Reviews The Fat Italian

This is a fantastic restaurant I visited with a friend after doing some shopping a week or so ago ( the pics popped up in my memories so I'm writing this now only because I went in to a food coma after visiting 🤤🤣) it was quite busy but happily fitted us in without a booking ( it was the last available table I will book next time just to be safe ) I ordered the duck starter a lasagna and the chocolate brownie all the food was impeccable sorry I didn't photo the starter it smelt soo good when it came to the table I totally forgot to take a pic 🤣 and it was as good as it smelt I loved the crispy seaweed / kale ( it was one or the other ) the lasagne came to the table bubbling and was nearly perfect maby a little more seasoning and mince but (make sure you have a big appetite) it's a monster size really deep and super saucy I had to use my second stomach for my pudding but it was no problem because the chocolate brownie was warm gooie yummyness with the ice-cream hot cold contrast the best Finnish for a brilliant meal check back was done for every course and drinks kept topped up fantastic customer service will definitely be going again soon payday Friday hopefully I can book in for Monday because unfortunately I'm in work the weekend in hospitality myself and really would say it's the best place I have eaten in a long time ( going to be dreaming about that meal tonight salivating now 🤣)🤤🤤🤤😆

We called in here May bank holiday weekend, after a day out at Crosby beach. We hadn't booked, but were welcomed and taken straight to a table by Shameen. Rochanne mainly waited on us, and was absolutely lovely from the minute we sat down until we left. She was also was very sweet and attentive to our five year old little girl, wh8ch made us feel welcome and relaxed. James also waited on us and they both regularly checked in with us about our meals, and kept our drinks topped up... excellent service from them both. My husband had the sticky chicken starter and said it was fabulous (a very generous portion). I had the crab and prawns on smashed avacado, and iceberg lettuce, which was just bursting with flavour, and was also a generous portion. I told Rochanne that it was the tastiest starter I'd ever had and to please pass this onto the chef. My husband then had the beef lasagne, and I had the seafood pasta. We both agreed that the flavours, texture and taste were absolutely spot on. The portion sizes were so generous that we were fit for bursting, and my husband was even defeated and couldn't quite finish his off. Our daughter had the kids "fish goujons meal", and again couldn't finish it as the goujons were actual fillets in a delicious tasty homemade crumb, so there was no way we were wasting them, and so took them home in a box. (My husband had them for his supper on tiger bread later that night and said they were the poshest kids fish fingers he'd ever tasted hahaha)!! We had a break, a glass of Sauvignon Blanc, then enjoyed the Dime bar sundae, kids ice cream and the luxurious "Afgogato" (espresso/ice cream delight recommended by Rochanne). The decor is very nice and has a lovely ambience, and just as importantly, the toilets were IMMACULATE (possibly the cleanest I've ever seen in a restaurant). It was nice to feel relaxed, and very welcome. The young staff here clearly enjoy their jobs and are capable of keeping up the expected "excellent standards" of an Italian eatery in a prominent position in a seaside town!! All in all, we came away 100% satisfied that we'd had a lovely late lunch/early tea, value for money, and "service with a smile" from all the management (Alex) and staff. There was a definite proud feeling from the staff as they told me about the Italian chef "Franco" that set up his restaurant many years ago. I think they're doing a great job in keeping his legacy going. We'll come here again for sure if we visit Crosby in the future. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Excellent food. Lovely restaurant. We had the Early Bird Menu. Each meal (4 of us) was fantastic. Look forward to our next visit when we're back in Liverpool.

Great Italian near to Crosby Village. Very busy on a Friday I visited for my Niece's 18th with a fun, lively atmosphere. Food was great and the staff are quick, attentive and very welcoming. Recommended.

Why have I not been here sooner. The service was outstanding, beautiful food and atmosphere. Absolutely will be visiting again soon.

Visited for dinner prior to going to aintree and had an absolute fab meal . very friendly helpful staff who couldn't possibly do any more to improve there hospitality.we after having a great day at the races ,re visited to have yet another fab meal

A warm and friendly place to have a meal. The staff were lovely; the food was nice.

Amazing place! Food was delicious, hot, good portion sizes 🐷😂 and very reasonably priced. All staff were friendly and helpful especially the young lad with dark hair (didn't get his name) Absolute gem of a place! We will definitely be returning again.

Absolutely fantastic service and food , service was definitely 10/10 nothing to much trouble. Happy and bubbly definitely enjoy there jobs , attentive to customers needs , food was amazing and presentation was great , definitely will be visiting again and recommend to friend , keep up the great work you all do