The Italian Club Family is a collection of deli restaurants and bakeries where you can enjoy delectable dishes and products made the way Italians would at home. “I wanted to bring a bit of Puglia to Liverpool”, says executive chef and owner Maurizio Pellegrini.

This cozy local hangout mixes modest elegance with plenty of Italian charm. The 'A la Carte' menu has a variety of dishes to choose from, as well as daily 'specials' that reflect local and seasonal availability. The menu is reasonably priced and contains all of your favorite pizza and pasta meals, as well as some more unusual creations, such as the ever-popular My Spicy Cousin Vinnie pizza (with fresh red chili, tabasco, jalapeno, salami, and roasted peppers – perfect for those who prefer it spicy). There's also an all-new vegan menu if you're cutting less on meat.

Address: 85 Bold Street, Liverpool

Website: https://theitalianclubfamily.com/the-italian-club/

A Tavola offers a taste of Italy to Liverpool by serving some of the city's healthiest and most organic Italian produce. A Tavola is a one-stop-shop for all your Italian requirements, with over 500 choices of food and wine.

This beautiful deli and restaurant, situated away from Duke Street's main drag, has everything an Italian diner should have: fantastic cuisine, wine, coffee, and desserts. Whether you're looking for a full three-course meal or simply a great afternoon dessert, it covered everything. It's made even more unique by the Italian culinary lessons available. Make your own pasta and sauce, then enjoy it. Freshly made bread and Italian pastries, over 120 wines, a wide range of Italian meats and cheeses, fresh fruit and vegetables, gluten-free products, vegan ingredients, organic beers, and other luxury Italian products are all available.

Address: 12 Madison Square, East Village, Duke Street, Liverpool

Website: https://www.atavola.uk/

Although it started in Birmingham, the opulent mini-chain San Carlo has become a Liverpool icon because of its fantastic, always changing seasonal menu.

San Carlo restaurants are truly Italian, with freshly prepared food, superb service, and a vibrant, friendly atmosphere. The decor is so elegant that you'll feel like every meal is a special occasion. Every week, they buy the highest-quality products, many of which are flown in from Italy's produce markets. “The key to everything is the quality of the ingredients, that is what it comes down to. Italian food is based on simple cooking. So if the quality of your ingredients is good enough, then people will come back”, Marcello Distefano, managing director. The majority of their pizza, pasta, and meat dishes are delicious.

Head chef Paolo Cillo brings a true taste of Italy to Liverpool, combining years of Italian tradition with his own distinct creative flair to create seasonal dishes that have earned Il Forno national recognition time and time again.

Together with his brother, general manager Donato Cillo, he brilliantly combines expertise and passion to serve you authentically prepared classic favorites. Il Forno, in fact, encapsulates the Italian kitchen - literally. Donato's wife is a pastry chef, and his brother, as well as his son, is a pizza cook. From award-winning olive oil to the traditional flour used to make Il Forno's famed wood-fired pizzas, the Cillos carefully source the best products from their Italian roots. This is a family that lives and breathes Italian cuisine!

Address: 132 Duke St, Liverpool

Website: https://ilforno.co.uk/

This long-established restaurant has been serving feel-good Italian grub for more than 40 years, making it something of a Liverpool institution. There's a lot to praise about Casa Italia, from the freshly baked bread to the £14.50 carafes of wine to the to-die-for handmade tiramisu.

It is a well-known, authentic Italian restaurant with a great atmosphere, day or night. Its reasonable prices make it accessible to everyone, and it is known for its fresh ingredients, generous portions, and the greatest value Italian wine. It is a buzzing restaurant with a typical Italian design that seats 120 people downstairs and 60 people upstairs for parties and celebrations. It's proud to have hosted celebrities such as Paul McCartney, Liam Gallagher, Kylie Minogue, and Robbie Williams over the years – a testament to its reputation for good Italian food. From the pizza dough to the homemade tiramisu, everything is made fresh on the premises every day.

Address: 3rd Floor, 5 Temple Square, Temple Street, Liverpool

Website: https://thecasaitalia.com/

This busy thriving restaurant, located on Castle Street in the heart of Liverpool's business sector and only 200 meters from the city's nightlife, is excellent for relaxing any day of the week.

The restaurant and bar are open 24 hours a day, making it an excellent choice for both business and pleasure. Olive offers a true taste of Italy, as well as warm and rustic, pleasant settings that add to an Italian restaurant experience that everyone will appreciate. Olive's chefs use the freshest ingredients to create classic Italian meals as well as new ones for you to try. The finest handmade pasta and stone-baked pizzas make this a great Italian experience, as do dishes from the chargrill and brick-fired oven. Olive Liverpool is a great place for a quick lunch, a pizza with friends, a beer, or a Sunday visit with the kids for a taste of Italy.

Address: 25-27 Castle St, Liverpool

Website: http://www.restaurantsofliverpool.com/

This award-winning restaurant in Childwall, Liverpool, serves traditional Italian cuisine prepared with care by its family. In its warm, relaxing, and beautiful home away from home, you may celebrate, make lasting memories, and spend quality time with loved ones.

Cucina di Vincenzo takes all of your favorite Italian dishes and gives them a fresh, new spin. It creates dishes that would make mamma proud by using the freshest and highest quality ingredients possible. Each plate is prepared with precision and care, from the creamy oxtail ragù to ravioli loaded with melt-in-your-mouth mozzarella, juicy tomatoes, and fragrant basil. It's the ideal location for private gatherings and events.

Address: 256 Woolton Rd, Childwall, Liverpool
Website: https://cucinadivincenzo.co.uk/

Amalia, located just across the corner from Liverpool ONE shopping mall, is the ideal hearty stop-off after some hardcore retail therapy. The cuisine is classic and truly satisfying, including classics like mamma's lasagne and playful hybrids like their Americana pizza with pepperoni and chips.

Amalia serves contemporary Italian food in a beautiful setting. Miguel and Antonio, the company's founders, have been working together since 2007. Amalia is an Italian word that means "industrious" and "hardworking", which they say reflects in their service, food, and presentation. It's also a beautiful Italian flower that perfectly captures the restaurant's essence! The award-winning restaurant is always a favorite, with superb cuisine – and a Calzone Challenge for anyone brave enough to take it. You get the pizza for free if you eat the whole thing!

Address: 2 Campbell Square, Liverpool

Website: https://www.amalialiverpool.co.uk/

Villa Romana, which has tiled flooring, red-and-white checkered tablecloths, rustic exposed brick, and Roman-style sculptures make you feel as if you've walked into the set of an old-school Italian film. The buzzing atmosphere and affordable comfort food menu make this a great spot for informal get-togethers with friends or family.

In a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere, traditional home-cooked Italian cuisine is served. Freshly cooked pasta, grilled and pan-fried meat and fish dishes, antipasti, specialty bread, and salads are among the excellent Italian foods available. “Our dedicated team of skilled chefs has worked tirelessly to perfect the art of providing guests with a true taste of genuine Neapolitan pizza, hand made in our kitchen and cooked to perfection.”, according to VR. It boasts a diverse wine list that includes superb imported Italian wines as well as numerous outstanding home selections.

Address: Villa Romana, 6-8 Wood Street, Liverpool

Website: https://www.villaromanaliverpool.co.uk/

Trattoria 51 is located inside a grand Victorian building with soaring ceilings and a beautiful stone façade on Old Hall Street. Trattoria 51 began over eleven years ago as a wonderful Italian restaurant on the famous Southport Promenade.

Attilio brought his global culinary knowledge to a fantastic setting on Southport's famed seafront, and his fresh authentic Italian flavors were complemented with excellent value. His seafood is wonderful, his pizzas and pasta are authentically Italian, and he loves to add fantastic daily specials to the Italian menu. The delicate crab ravioli is really delicious. It's also ideal for pre-theatre dinners and more because it's directly across the street from the Southport Theatre and Convention Centre. Whether you choose a great value pre-theatre special meal offer or one of Trattoria 51's famed Italian specialties, you'll be sure to appreciate the flavors of Italy - particularly Puglia - and feel as if you've been enjoying some Mediterranean sunshine, rain or shine in Liverpool.

Address: 25-31 Old Hall Street L3 9BS, Liverpool

Website: https://www.trattoria51.com/