Central-Italian cuisine: the best places to taste it in Liverpool
6 restaurant menus in Liverpool, (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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"Best wine and sharing platter I've had in a long time! Service is exceptional and the produce they sell is top..."
Joseph Patrick Unsworth
"Went there back in October for the first time, and it was amazing. Carmello was so friendly and a wonderful range of items. Cooked a delicious dish..."
Dan Crane
"I've been to Italy a few times now and travelled North to South, East to West and what they say on their website - feeling as though you are in a..."
Omir Ul-Haq
"What a find! Lovely little Italian deli that sells "the best gluten-free pasta" my kids have ever tasted and fresh pesto that is a real game changer!..."
Matt Driving Instructor Porteus
"I was delighted to find this lovely gem of a place on Penny Lane today. They have a wonderful array of Italian products (including some tender and..."
Christine Hodgson
"Recommended this gem of a place by a neighbour.
I like the availability of the products. Genuine Italian products and good quality ingredients..."
IamTelfer
"For such a little shop they've got an incredible selection of Italian produce. The meats and cheeses are spot..."
Joe Furniss
"I bought some fresh pasta and some fresh pesto. Both were absolutely gorgeous. They also do a good range of fresh cooked meats and a nice choice of..."
Paul Dickson
"Great little deli. Small but quality selection of meat and cheeses, with helpful and friendly..."
Thom Moorhen
"Found this little Italian shop fabulous.
Lovely food.
Will definitely going..."
Jackie Cross
"Kristiina was very friendly and welcoming, and she was able to give me some good recomendations. They have a wonderful selection of hard-to-find..."
Ewan Bates
"Great little deli packed with all sorts of delights. The owners are charming and very helpful. If you're looking for a great selection of cheeses,..."
Ronan McClafferty
"Our new favourite place.
We've been here for shopping and for a glass of wine sat outside on Penny Lane.
Christina is so knowledgeable about..."
D G
"My son and husband were the first costumers. Everything was really lovely and we had a great time tasting what they bought. We will definitely come..."
Eszter Nagy
"This place is a real gem. There is also another shop in Woolton. A stunning selection of meats,cheeses and beers and wine. I would definitely..."
mark james
"Great range of proper Italian things, and very reasonably priced too. Very helpful owners. Can't recommend highly..."
DavidRachael Worrall
"I have stumbled into this place accidentally when I was pekish. Carmelo made a tasty sandwich. I would definitely recommend this place if you like..."
Marius Kumpelis
"This shop is an absolute delight! Loads of variety and such a lovely shop owner. Tried the fresh pesto and it did NOT disappoint. Can’t wait to go..."
Elissa Brighouse
"Lovely owners,excellent selection of cold cuts.They let you sample very good wine(mainly sicilian).It's a..."
Jailbird and Hogfather Pizzas and Burger Burger Loaded Fries
Full breakfast
Holy Cow Fries
Pulled Pork
Smiley Clare with Pizza an Stuff
Beer
Pepperoni Pizza
heineken
prosecco
Iced coffee
Juice
Peppers
Hawaiian Pizza
Cheese Dog
Chicken Wings
Pizza and a Cooked Breakfast
Strawberries and Cream Cocktail
Love Lane Beer
"We visited here on a Friday afternoon it weren’t too busy but I could imagine the atmosphere to pick up late on. The food was nice we opted for the..."
Chloe
"Food slaps. Service was epic as well as atmosphere. Me and my dad are big gig goers. We decided this is our Liverpool spot now aha. Really nice place..."
Kirsty Forshaw
"Ordered the the spicy chicken burger and a pizza, food was delicious and fresh. Drinks were very reasonably priced and the staff were very friendly...."
Mandy Jones
"Partner and I went to Dough Bar for something to eat.
Place is really good. Pleasant and friendly vibe with some sports on telly, video games great..."
Damian Rys
"Proper retro, loved all the little touches.
Order at the bar and just tell them where you're sitting. The most fantastic selection of pizzas and..."
Kirsty Dale
"We popped in for a quick meal before a gig. The staff were friendly and helpful. The venue is aimed at students and as such is very reasonable..."
Michelle M
"Totally awesome staff food and drinks great way to celebrate being in..."
Ross Davis
"It was ok but I guess it's a place for younger people but, I still enjoyed the place. Staff very polite and, took their time to make sure I ordered..."
Henry Jarman
"Had a lovely brunch/lunch. Lovely quirky little bar with video games. Staff were really friendly and food was..."
emzidudle
"Our favourite liverpool bar! A great location, fantastic selection of drinks (including cocktails), food is amazing, and the staff are always really..."
Ellis Kindred
"Easily the place I've visited most in Liverpool, good atmosphere, friendly staff, cheap drinks and amazing food. Great place to hit up before a night..."
Jidhu Nair
"I brought a group of 22 Italian teenagers to Dough Bar Liverpool and we were very pleased with food, service and value for money. Great atmosphere..."
jane read
"Lovely place just by the railway station. Food here was fresh and very filling. Shame some of the consoles weren't working (Xbox) but otherwise a..."
Will Griffiths
"I loved everything about this place. A varied drinks menu of cocktails for very little money (£2, £3 and a bit more), beers available on tap and in..."
Heather Barnshaw (H)
"Me and my friends have been coming here for 10 years. Every time we come the atmosphere is so welcoming and chill. Food and drinks are always..."
Ry Stew
"Can't believe I've not been here before! Loved the retro gamer vibes! The food and beer are great. I'll be back for more..."
Simon Pemberton
"It's a bit run down but has a nice atmosphere. The service is good as is the quality of the food. It is also good value so good for a..."
"Have a superb wine tasting afternoon. I would highly recommend this place. They do cooking, cocktail, gin workshops too plus they do a bespoke..."
Anne M Hurcombe
"Did the pasta making course over the weekend, great experience. Had a lot of fun and the staff were excellent. Beautiful authentic Italian food for..."
Barry Francis
"I really recommend this place for a real Italian aperitif and some amazing Italian products! Real Italian people for a warm Italian..."
Jona Jordi
"This is a fabulously warm and friendly deli. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable about the produce they sell and everything they sell is..."
Simon Roughneen
"Did the pasta sauce course. We took our three children ages 9, 11 and 3months! The staff were so friendly and accommodating. Would highly..."
Katie Dickinson
"Authentic Italian deli cafe and bar, lovely friendly knowledgeable staff . The food and especially the cakes are fabulous choose of wines..."
Cecilia Discala
"Ottime degustazioni..una chicca nel cuore di Liverpool...specialità tutte italiane .. grande professionalità di Maria insieme al suo..."
Mariella Pepe
"Was there Saturday night with my family, wine and food were fantastic. Thank you Maria for your..."
David Mapley
"Lovely place for an authentic Italian coffee, Aperol Spritz and anti..."
Elaine O'Hagan
"Prodotti di primissima scelta, personale preparato: insomma un punto di riferimento per la qualità e l'italianità.
Excellent products and superb..."
Alfonso Buono
"Really friendly service, authentic Italian food n drinks, lovely relaxed atmosphere, will be a regular 'go to ' for all foods..."
Chrissi Jones
"Beautiful place
Food and drink very fresh
Staff very professional & polite
Thanks..."
Tony Nolan
"Complimenti davvero!! son passata ieri e avete reso la mia cena fantastica con mozzarella, prosciutto e pane italiano. Non vedo l'ora di tornarci..."
Daniela Marcogiuseppe
"Fantastic shopping experience. The tomatoes with 5 grain bread, olive oil and basil made a delicious..."
Amanda O'Neill
"Great little corner of Italy right here in..."
Vickie Anderson
"Grande..."
Stefano Gargano
"Maria and her team are fabulous. We keep coming back!! Third time for the cookery class and learning something new every time. Looking forward to..."
Lesley Dooley
"Perfect afternoon spent at Maria’s welcoming restaurant we were made to feel like one of the family and 6 of us had a wine and food tasting..."
Simon Barber
"Wonderful welcome from genuine Italian staff. Food freshly made and excellent. Been here several times now - a great place for cheery laid back all..."
diverron1
"4 of us attended the pasta Cookery class with Maria today.... wow what an amazing afternoon, fabulous food , lots of great tips for making and..."
D&D Martin
"Authentic Italian deli, great atmosphere and wonderful customer service. Maria is always ready to welcome every one with a smile. I used A Tavola for..."
Ana Green
"Beautiful family run deli, cafe and cookery school. Maria is a wonderful hostess. We had lovely coffees/hot chocolates before taking part in a..."
Sarah Kilgallon
"Amazing hidden gem of a place. Perfect for those who love their Italian food and particularly their wine. We got a fine selection of cheeses and..."
Tom Margetts
"Perfect for an aperitivo or even a nice meal. The terrace is heated, or you can sit inside. Staff are always friendly. Makes me feel like I'm back in..."
Gary McCreadie
"How is this not 5 star
Amazing food and service. The team here are so..."
abi simmons
"Absolument délicieux ! 😉 exquisite traditional Italian cuisine, fresh produce, in a very welcoming and warm setting..."
Isa 0105
"Great service, the best staff, generous drink measures and THE BEST food! 😍
Go in there and tell Maria that Rupen sent..."
Curly Liverpool
"A true hidden gem in the heart of Liverpool city centre!
Authentic Italian deli, with a wide offering of cocktails, wines and spirits as well as..."
Sandro Cavaleri
"Loved the Italian cooking class. We went for the Ravioli class and enjoyed every minute of it. Drinks included were great..."
David Seiboth
"We recently called in on a lazy Sunday afternoon for a glass of wine (excellent) before moving on elsewhere. However, we enjoyed the ambience,..."
Steve Hayles
"We had a wonderful evening meal here -we could not fault it.
Delicious starters which were very generous in portion size. All four of us chose a..."
Linda Lewis
"Need a cosy place to go after dinner indulging yourself with a nice coffee with a sweet, a cocktail or a glass of wine with nibbles? Well this is the..."
Alessandro 87
"Really nice food, very nice staff. Unfortunately some pastas are very small, in my case I had to order an extra one, my friend had to do the same. I..."
Paul Carrasco
"Great time on our cooking class! Maria and her staff are..."
Elaine Mooney
"Ate here yesterday...fabulous food and service. Little hidden gem..."
"This restaurant is fab it is kid friendly vety good value for money excellent food is prepared in the open kitchen and the sraff are all vety nice..."
J Butchard
"Another great place, food really nice atmosphere relaxed. A good place to take the whole..."
Nola Talent
"Beautiful, authentic restaurant with a lovely atmosphere and decor. The food was amazing and served well too. Lovely staff and service. Prices were..."
Natalie McPherson
"Thank you Villa Romana to gave us a great dinner and memory in Liverpool. It was our first time to visit this restaurant because of those positive..."
Suet Hei Ng (Hailey)
"It's a gem, delivering authentic Italian flavors through standout pasta dishes, fresh seafood, and expertly grilled options. The warm ambiance and..."
Aisha Alabri
"One of the best Italian restaurants in Liverpool. A very authentic, cosy Italian vibe with friendly staff and a great choice of brilliant food and..."
Anthony Mahon
"Found villa romana after searching for Italian restaurants for our stay in Liverpool. Restaurant was busy but we had booked beforehand. Service was..."
Samantha Gibbons
"Wife and I booked this for a Friday evening, wanted something close to our hotel Nova Hotel which is about 500 yards away. So glad we did, stunning..."
Paul Lawrence
"Great food! We had the Calamari for starter, and the Tournedos Rossini and the Tagliatelle Con Funghi for mains and then desserts and we genuinely..."
ellie a
"Beautiful decor, and lovely food. I was a bit disappointed with my main but not because of the cooking I just didn’t really like the sauce on my..."
Amy Gill
"Brilliant food! I definitely would recommend visiting this place if you love Italian food. Great service & friendly staff. They even brought the..."
Lily Higgins
"A really nice experience. Very good food, great service and a nice atmosphere in a very busy..."
Douglas Killock
"really good atmosphere, the service is nice. Strongly recommend lamb rib, very..."
Clary z
"i absolutely loved it !! the best restaurant i’ve ever been too, the food was delicious and filling. the atmosphere is giving italy vibes and such..."
Raluca Rm
"We stopped by at this amazing Italian restaurant on a weeknight, and we were not disappointed. The restaurant was busy, but we got a table and were..."
Buki Okoro
"Had a great experience and some amazing tasting food! The waiters were super kind and the vibe was amazing!
You don't have to wait long after..."
Lindy de Klerk (Lindy)
"The food here was nice. However it is very noisy, and we were seated upstairs next to the stairs and squashed up against a wall. Almost like it was a..."
Amy Roberts
"Probably the best Italian food I've ever eaten, I liked the way the meals were presented. The decor was also pretty impressive, some might say it's a..."
Daniel Szecsko
"Visited Saturday 4 May which was the most recent of the many times I've dined out here. Had a fabulous 3 course meal and a bottle of wine, served by..."
Ian Burbridge
"Stumbled across this little gem whilst in Liverpool. Gorgeous place-authetic Italy in the middle of the city centre.
Food was amazing, staff great...."
Diane Holmes
"This is always my fave place for dinner when in Liverpool.
Walk past and look through the windows; always packed to rafters because their reputation..."
Grilled Atlantic Halibut Supreme Fine Herbs Crushed New Potatoes
Scallops
Vegan Grilled Tofu Cheese
Lasagne
Calamari
Calzone
Carbonara
Risotto
Puddings
Focaccia
Mussels
Cake
Birthday cake
Calamares
Soup
Pesto
Spinach Salad
Salmon
Sea Bass
Fish
Seabass
Sausage
Antipasti
House Red
Steak
Chocolate Bomb
Cheesecake
Beef
Seafood pasta
Tiramisú
Spaghetti carbonara
Cakes
Lasagne
Prawns
Burrata
Cannoli
Lobster
Wine
Lamb
Fritto Misto
Sit down
Pizza
Campânia
European
Mediterranean
Central-Italian
Southern-Italian
Neapolitan
Sicilian
Tuscan
Italian
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"A decent Italian place around. The food was really good and the desserts made the experience class apart. Must try Italian food in this..."
Akhil Kohli (gourmet.theories)
"We had a lovely dinner here whilst on holiday in Liverpool. We were seated by the open kitchen which was great as I love to see whats going..."
My Food Wishlist
"Always great quality food and great atmosphere. Top quality dining experience -..."
Roffers
"Absoloutly fantastic, I enjoyed a superb meal there last night, pizza was cooked to perfection and my pasta sauce was just delicious my friend who..."
Arran Campolucci-Bordi
"If you like good quality food and have a bit of cash going spare this is a great place to eat. Some of the nicest steak ive ever..."
Eddie C
"It was a loverly place staff were really friendly and food was excellent really nice was a bit pricy but is worth every penny..."
Aimee
"For those working in education, summer is always a time of change and goodbyes and this year was no exception. After a meal at Esteban earlier in the..."
Honest Ade
"Service was brilliant. Portion sizes are great for the money! Wish we would have seen the roast dinner option - other diners had this and looked..."
Gaby
"Food is always lovely. Would always recommend the lasagna and the carbonara. My top 2 dishes, didn’t really like the spaghetti bolognese as much..."
Tilly
"We were walking around town and wanna some small mot to filling and found this place with deal of tree appetizers and vine was perfect for us!
The..."
Simas
"An elegant upmarket venue presenting authentic Italian cuisine. The ambience is most certainly upper class and the food does not disappoint. On the..."
Anesh Soni
"The restaurant is beautiful, the food is amazing, special mention to the risotto and tiramisu which were outstanding, but the staff is lovely and..."
K. Nathaly Girón
"Love everything there! Good food and service..."
Aster Lai
"Wonderful valentine's menu, and we were well-looked after by the excellent Daniele.
In terms of food, the lobster thermador was delicious, and the..."
Mike Bishop
"The second time we've been here and it was just as amazing as the first. We initially sat down at another restaurant and decided it wasn't for us. We..."
Jade
"We had a delightful evening here. Randomly chosen as we walked past but such great food and service. Some special dishes prepared at the table are a..."
John Curtis (vrtual)
"Stunning food, delizioso!
Beautiful restaurant, so stylish. Lovely, warm atmosphere with friendly, attentive staff. Will definitely return and..."
"A very cozy place located in Bold Street, very lovely, the pizza really nice, thin and crispy. Love desserts that served in there. Will go back to..."
Aulia Aldjawa
"The gnocchi is delicious. The tiramisu is served in a bowl, which was odd and may have been why it was wetter than I'm used to. Service was friendly,..."
Megan Brett
"Good pizzas but service could be better.. Very nice for a lazy afternoon. It's a bit more expensive than other cafe food on Bold Street but the food..."
DC
"The star of this show was the Ossobuco, a classic dish done really well, it was a special that added perfectly to the limited standard menu. I was..."
Food Fascination
"Lovely place with surprisingly high ceilings once you're inside. Not sure what it might have been originally as the back interior is quite ornate.
So..."
debbier65
"I often use shrimp as a starter. The prawn in this restaurant were rubbery. The sauce seems to be correct, the tomatoes are fresh, the pan is hot,..."
Vladislav Popov
"i genuinely have never had a better meal in my life. i felt a changed woman. the lasagna made me feel so satisfied with life that i would be happy..."
Jade Scott
"What a place, walked past here for years and never ventured in, well so glad we have now, it won't be the last time we visit, the food was freshly..."
Homerj Simpson
"A little gem! Fabulous, tasty food, lovely friendly staff and a lovely relaxed atmosphere. Would highly recommend this place and can't wait to come..."
Jan Samuel
"Excellent Italian food and great service. Would recommend you book in advance as it is busy, but we were very lucky to get a table as we arrived as..."
Sean Wilks
"Favourite place to eat in Liverpool, food is amazing and staff are so..."
Danielle Croft
"Absolutely fantastic food & busy atmosphere. The building is well lit, but not overly bright. Service was outstanding. My only minor gripe is the..."
Si Donbavand
"If you love Italian food, this is an unmissable restaurant; if you're meh about Italian food this will convert you I promise! Staff friendly and..."
Nick Jones
"Came in for a quick drink and bite to eat. Food, drinks and service were lovely. The restaurant has a great atmosphere with lots of street..."
Barney Watson
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