Antonio’s Bar & Grill in Knowsley Village has once again cemented its reputation as one of the region’s most exceptional dining destinations, after being awarded the 2025/26 Good Food Award – Gold Seal, a distinction reserved only for restaurants that achieve consistently outstanding customer feedback, food quality, and value over three consecutive years.

The Gold Seal is one of the highest honours within the Good Food Awards. It is presented exclusively to the top-performing establishments across the UK who not only deliver exceptional cuisine, but do so with unwavering consistency. Earning this accolade places Antonio’s in a class of
its own — a true marque of distinction.

“The restaurant that just keeps on giving.”

From the moment you step inside Antonio’s Bar & Grill, you understand why the recognition keeps coming. The philosophy is simple: Real food. Real flavour. Real hospitality.

Owners Tony Cummins and the Antonio’s team have created something rare — a restaurant built not around volume, but around passion, purpose, and pride. Their attention to detail is remarkable, from the warm and personal guest experience to the craftsmanship behind every dish.

Antonio’s champions the best local and seasonal produce, showcasing the flavours of the region with a menu that evolves throughout the year. Their commitment to quality is most evident in their
renowned steaks, including their signature Salt Moss Dry-Aged Beef sourced from Irish master butcher Maurice Kettyle, whom Tony describes as “The Master of Dry-Aged Beef.”

“It’s not about numbers,” says Tony. “It’s about serving real food — hearty gastro dishes people genuinely love — and doing it with care, integrity, and passion.”