Italian cuisine: the best places to taste it in Formby

6 restaurant menus in United Kingdom, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Coopers Venetian Bacaro
Coopers Venetian Bacaro
100/100 (25 ratings)
Restaurants
Wine Bar
Wine Bar
European
Italian
Cafe
Italian
Cafe
Northern-Italian
Northern-Italian
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Café
European
Northern-Italian
Italian
Wine Bar
Café
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Seating
Drive Thru
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Family style
Non-smoking restaurants
Dog Friendly
Reservations
Breakfast
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Mid-range
Don Luigi
Don Luigi
92/100 (1693 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Pizza
Italian
Southern-Italian
Gluten Free Options
Sicilian
Pizza
Italian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Lasagne
Prawns
Fish and Chips
Tagliatelle
Udon
Lasagne
Venison with Mashed Potato
Beef
Lamb
Cheese and Biscuits for One
Pesto
Hawian Pizza
Fish
Lobster Ravioli with Prawns and Cherry Tomato
Pasta
Pork
Mix Veg Strogonoff
Risotto
Spaghetti carbonara
Sunday roast
Mussels
vegan
Linguine
Salmon
Onion rings
Sea Bass
Pepperoni Pizza
Seafood Pasta
Watermelon
Penne
Cheese Dip
Rigatoni
Lamb Cutlets
4 fromage
Ribs
Tiramisú
Sit down
Pizza
Southern-Italian
Sicilian
Italian
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Dinner
After-hours
Lunch
Mid-range
"Fabulous food, atmosphere and wine! Our first visit and we were not disappointed- everything was fabulous - food is delicious, the wine is lovely..."
Noreen Fessey
"Amazing food friendly staff and a great atmosphere food was the best I've had in an Italian restaurant the only place I will be eating from now..."
Peter Lawson
"Came here for an early birthday treat. As usual 5/5 stars for service and lovely food and drink. I had a lovely seafood pasta dish. I can recommend..."
Dawn Romero
"The best family run Italian restaurant in formby. Great food and staff. Always a great..."
Gareth Riley
"Always superb food and service. Whilst it's the best restaurant in Formby, I'd go further than that to say it's some of the best Italian food that..."
David Inman
"We booked a table for our 45th wedding anniversary, we had super service by great staff. The food was excellent so clearly, the kitchen staff were..."
Michael John Ainscough
"Amazing food and great staff. Really would recommend this restaurant to..."
Thomas Callan
"Amazing food, very friendly staff, can only say good things! Love it..."
Claire L Wright
"Friendliest place to take children to a top quality restaurant. Food superb, waiters attentive and friendly. Best place to go as a couple, group,..."
Janet Lomax
"We held a family meal there to celebrate my wife’s 60th. The food was excellent (as usual) and the staff simply couldn’t do enough to help. They..."
Colin Robinson
"Simply the best restaurant in Formby and consistently excellent food and service with a great..."
Andrew Burgess
"Lovely restaurant, lovely food & lovely staff. Would highly..."
Lynn Osborne
"Had a lovely meal tonight with my son and daughter at Don Luigi's ...the food was wonderful and as always the service and staff were 1st..."
Kallie Maffitt Rich
"Fabulous meal for Mother's Day !! The staff are always very welcoming and friendly and it has a great atmosphere..."
Helen Hall Cameron
"Came here as a foursome. Ordered starters and mains and all were really of good quality and taste. Friendly staff too. Would come back..."
Margaret Hennessy
"Great food and equally great service. Very friendly staff and was very welcoming to have us. We had the Pollo al Forno and Spaghetti Chicken pastas...."
Akshay Ghate
"You’re not finding a better authentic Italian restaurant as good as Dons, at all! Every time I go, my mouth is in Italian heaven. The pasta is..."
Olivia Mai Foley
"If you was going to the Toby in Formby forget it!... We went to Don Luigi's next door 😊.. Great service, great atmosphere, reasonably priced and..."
Wayne Radford
"Popped in today for tea after a trip to the beach. Warm welcome as always and service was great. Staff are so friendly and food was amazing. We had,..."
Charlie Hill
"Absolutely delighted with our first visit to this lovely restaurant. A warm welcome, delicious food and cosy Italian atmosphere! We will be back..."
Jennie Withers
"Food was delicious! That's the most important thing . Small minuses are 1 long wait for service ( there where really busy today ) and no car park at..."
Rafal G (Maledictus Pictures)
"After a day at the beach we were all starving. I had a car full of wet dogs so wanted to avoid sitting in anywhere. We ordered two large pizzas to..."
Kieran Marsh
"First time at the beautiful restaurant in formby and I was very impressed there was twelve of us and everybody said it was a great experience and..."
Phillip Brogan
"What a super place! Genuine Italian greeting and people; lively and well supported even mid afternoon and fully booked in the evening. Upstairs for..."
Debbie Fleming
"Best food I’ve tasted waiters were very helpful selection of foods was amazing just an all round lovely family run restaurant. Suitable for all the..."
Anthony Murphy
"Had the best night ever here, the food is amazeing and the staff couldnt do any more for you fantastic, cant wait to go..."
Miss M
"Great food, good value, excellent service, really looked after us on my father's 90th birthday. Could not done better, highly..."
Andy Driscoll
"Lovely food excellent..."
Paul Fagan
"Great food great atmosphere very friendly staff we will be going back..."
Ian Logan
"Fantastic family meal out!! All staff were brilliant very friendly and professional. Food was delicious and very well priced. We did not wait long..."
Helen Smith
"Thank you to Lyndsey and all the team for making my 21st birthday celebrations special. They went above and beyond and the food and atmosphere was..."
Shaun Perrin
"Absolutely amazing Time,, food fabulous atmosphere fantastic,, brilliant staff 😀 Think we payed £50 pounds over for what we had ,,, after adding..."
Danyelle Farrell
"Excellent first time experience at Don Luigi's. There was a great atmosphere, amazing food and faultless service. Will definitely be..."
Chris Coulson
Riva Lounge
Riva Lounge
91/100 (704 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Italian
International
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
"Amazing friendly staff ! The Ribs are the best I have ever tasted. Relaxed atmosphere and nothing too much trouble. Fully..."
Nicki Platt
"Probably the best bar in Formby at the moment. Had a few good coffees here and had a couple of great nights out. There's always a good crowd and the..."
Andy Geoghegan
"We had breakfast there, it was delicious.the staff are lovely and nothing too much trouble. I would highly..."
Liz Flatley
"Lovely place,nice food,wonderful service. Especially a lovely waitress,Fabiana. � We really enjoyed our time. Definitely come back again. Thank..."
Denise Ster
"Fantastic Bar, lovely staff, love the table service, music and cleanliness......would definitely recommend..."
Gill Hurst
"Had a lovely breakfast here would highly recommend we will definitely be..."
Laura Witham
"Fabulous food for our Christmas Party, private room upstairs and a great venue for a night out. Many thanks to you and your excellent staff..."
Brian Spencer
"Gorgeous decor,food is lovely + fresh,best breakfast I’ve had in a..."
Joshua Liam
"Lovely atmosphere, good lighting and table service makes a difference. Great singer on Friday night. Also just had a lovely meal at Sorrentos..."
Amanda Ann Lukic
"Lovely friendly staff and great service! Love this place..."
Joanne Louise Whiteside
"Great lunch menu - omelettes are fab! - staff are excellent too! What’s not to..."
Carol O'Reilly
"Brilliant Venue. Just what Formby has been crying out for........Breakfast the next morning the best..."
Stephen Griffin
"Magnificent little gem in the heart of Formby village. Beautiful food, terrific service, and a wonderful atmosphere. Nice to find a place where the..."
Stephen Jones
"Lovely staff. Great choice on the menu. The big breakfast is fantastic. Coffee is nice and strong. For lunch the sandwhiches/ panini are really..."
Andy Coey
"Highly recommended for anyone planning a party. My wife and I had our sons fifth birthday party upstairs in the function room at Riva on 29th..."
Peter Millward
"Lovely Italian atmosphere, the girls are very welcome and willing to accommodate your request. Because we don't eat pork the Eggs of benedite was..."
Ana Green
"Always a lovely welcome,we went on Saturday with our family to celebrate our Wedding Anniversary. The cocktails are really lovely, our Granddaughter..."
Anne Hughes
"Visited here for a wedding anniversary recently and it was lovely. The staff were good and the place had a great atmosphere. We really enjoyed the..."
Steph Robinson Larkin
"Excellent food, drinks and atmosphere. Highly recommended coming..."
James Connolly
"You wont get a better Full English Breakfast anywhere and I'm sure anything on the menu will be equally as good With excellent service to..."
Andrew Sutton
"Lovely place, friendly staff and nice food (and..."
Tricia Fox
"Food well presented. Service extremely good. Staff friendly. Highly..."
Brenda Smith
"Clean plate club...... Top scoff once..."
Andrew Stockell
"Perfect as always food lovely service outstanding very..."
Francis Riley
"Great, upscale local bar. Good food and friendly/efficient staff. Good..."
Andy Geoghegan
"Lovely food and warm atmosphere. Not too..."
Lesley Fearn
"Lovely food, good..."
Lisa Monaghan
"Excellent service. Great people, lovely drinks and tasty..."
Mark Hughes
"Amazing cocktails, great decor and music, amazing staff and..."
Daniel Arslanian
"Service is very good place is clean and new. Nice for drinks or for small..."
Halima AT
"Quality breakfast at reasonable price. Staff are..."
Mark Forster
Sorrento Formby
Sorrento Formby
90/100 (5770 ratings)
Restaurants
Mediterranean
Southern-Italian
Sicilian
Vegetarian Friendly
Pizza
Mediterranean
Italian
Gluten Free Options
Southern-Italian
Sicilian
Pizza
Italian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Brunch
Pizza Mare E Monti
Tagliatelle Fantasia
Lasagne
Burrata with Ham
Carbonara
Tiramisú
Sirloin Steak
Bruschetta
Bruschette
Prosciutto
Pesto
Tortellini
Salad
Fish
Antipasto
Risotto
Lasagna
Starter Pasta Dishes
Ravioli
Penne
Penne
Linguine
Salami
Spaghetti alle vongole
Puddings
limoncello
Cake
Prawns
Vegetarian Pizza
Calamari Fritti
Insalata Di Mare
Sit down
Mediterranean
Southern-Italian
Sicilian
Italian
Pizza
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Dinner
After-hours
Lunch
Brunch
Mid-range
"Always absolutely great. Had a seafood salad that had everything in it including 2 whole octopus, gorgeous! Love their pizza dough, calzone was very..."
Gareth Muchall
"Family meal with two children, staff were lovely and the food fantastic, I had king prawns to start and fillet steak for main, l’m dying to..."
Patricia Lennon
"The best Italian. Great food & fantastic service always. Highly recommend..."
Paul McComb
"Took my Fiancé there to celebrate his birthday. The staff are so welcoming and friendly. There is a lovely atmosphere in there. The food is..."
Carla Sykes-Barnes
"Food was gorgeous , staff friendly and attentive , what a lovely place , definitely will be visiting again . Could not falt anything :)..."
Ami Ashcroft
"We visited for the first time to celebrate my Birthday on Saturday evening and loved every moment. The restaurant is lovely and there is such a nice..."
Matt Smith
"We lunched there today with my family. Amazing place : kind staff, very good service, yummy food… what a moment. Thank you team, don’t change..."
julien ansel
"Fabulous family restaurant. We have dined here for many years and class the staff as our friends, they are beautiful people who serve top quality..."
Kate Smith
"Great meal love night. Going back here to the place we had our first meal together and last night was as husband and..."
Susan Hiatt
"Very nice restaurant, friendly staff, 10+ for the food, I will definitely come back again. Viva l’Italia...."
Giorgia Orchid
"We discovered a great Italian restaurant with fresh foods and amazing testing, the service was excellent and friendly, Pd. We’ll be back..."
David
"We were in Formby for the first time but intend to come back and Sorrento will be our family favourite. The food is beautifully presented, authentic..."
Christine Westwell
"Great food and service. Not rushed and all the staff and the owner are really friendly. Highly..."
Stuart Crone
"Been going here for around 7 years and will keep going back. Pleasant dining room. Friendly, attentive staff and great food. Always very..."
Mark
"We have had another fabulous visit to Sorrento this weekend. The food and service was excellent, as always. We love the atmosphere and vibe of..."
Claire & Glen
Pizza Express
Pizza Express
87/100 (281 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Pizza
Italian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Pasta
Pesto
"Absolutely love this place. The food is great, and the service second to none. Ashley, in particular, is gorgeous - so friendly and..."
Cee Thomson
"Fantastic place, great food, wonderful..."
Dominic Farrell
"Always good value food if you search online for a promotion. You're paying over the odds if you pay full price. The "prize" of free home delivery is..."
Ben Ashworth
"Great pizza place. One of the few places in formby that let you use the taste-card. Has a wide selection of pizzas and great drinks menu. Offers..."
Tom Bates
"We go here most Friday evenings and each visit we've had a pleasant experience and lovely meal, very well managed and they always us feel very..."
Ryan Brown
"Pizza is always great. Staff are very friendly and know their stuff about the menu. Only thing that stops it from being a five is if you don't have a..."
IndiaAgain
"It was everything you'd expect from a Pizza Express. Quality of service was excellent and the staff were very friendly and helpful, especially with..."
Dave Brooks
"First visit ever to a pizza express. Very impressed. Great layout. Friendly efficient service. Food was really..."
JANE
"Real good food friendly staff. Highly..."
Martin Wright
"Great restaurant. Good service and the food was lovely.Can highly recommend this..."
Simon Bloomer
"New branch with additional outside pavement seating. Quick and friendly service. Child friendly but fairly..."
Fred Jones
"Lovely fresh pizzas. Quite expensive but when you present your 20% off voucher, which is always available online, it's..."
Deb Jones
"Absolutely amazing service, staff were incredibly helpful when we were greeted by appalling language and kindly moved us. Highly..."
Georgia Mills
The Patio At Formby Hall
The Patio At Formby Hall
81/100 (2082 ratings)
Restaurants
Pizza
Pizza
Italian
Mediterranean
Mediterranean
Italian
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Mediterranean
Pizza
Italian
Parking Available
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Serves Alcohol
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range