WATANI RESTAURANT

🏠 453 Smithdown Road, Liverpool, L15 3JL

🍽️ Afghan Restaurant

Tier Achieved:

⚡ HIGH STAKES ⚡

Good food, hygiene's had some notes. Probably fine.

The food's genuinely great and the hygiene issues are "Improvement Necessary" — not catastrophic. Worth a punt if you're not a germaphobe.

🧼 Food Hygiene Rating 3/5 FSA Certified
⭐ Google Rating 4.6 290 reviews
Mon11 AM–1 AM
Tue11 AM–1 AM
Wed11 AM–1 AM
Thu11 AM–12 AM
Fri11 AM–1 AM
Sat11 AM–1 AM
Sun11 AM–1 AM

Flavors to die for, hygiene to fear.

Watani Restaurant is like a thrilling food rollercoaster. Yes, it has a hygiene score of 3, but the reviews will have you convinced you’re in for a treat. Fab TR was singing the praises of the mantu dumplings and kabuli pulao like they were the last supper, while Layeba Khan found the kabuli pilau so good that it could convert even the most hardened critics. But hold your horses, Dr. Khan had a very different experience, calling out undercooked kebabs and mushy rice as a food crime.

So, you might be rolling the dice here, but for the brave souls who can handle risk, this place could be a paradise of flavors. Just remember, if you’re looking for well-cooked meat and well-spiced dishes, tread carefully. Your taste buds might just throw a party if you're lucky. 🎉


💬 PEOPLE SAY 💬

amazing Afghan foodexcellent staffundercooked kebabsdelicious kabuli pilaumixed service experiences

✨ FEATURES ✨

🍽️ Dine-in🥡 Takeout🚗 Delivery📅 Reservations☀️ Outdoor seating🍺 Beer🍷 Wine🐕 Dog friendly👶 Kid friendly👥 Groups

📝 REVIEWS 📝

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"Absolutely amazing Afghan food!"

— Fab TR

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"Mango lassi was refreshing and cold."

— Layeba Khan

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"Best nan bread ever."

— Ian Humphery


🔬 FSA BREAKDOWN 🔬

🧼 Hygienic Food Handling GOOD
🏗️ Cleanliness & Facilities GOOD
📋 Management & Safety GOOD

Watani Restaurant, Liverpool — Food Hygiene Rating: 3/5

🗓️ Last inspected: 16 July 2025


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