Perfect restaurant to grab some Italian small plates!…read more * * * EXPERIENCE * * * A rainy evening at Liverpool, wandering around to find a dinner place and walked into Bacaro. Service was good and attentive, my server did a good job explaining the highlights of the broad menu and yes I was by myself and had 4 dishes, but since the portion was not very big I'm glad I actually got the chance to try out all those wonderful food. * * * FOOD * * * Roasted Tomatoes, Mozzarella and Fresh Basil Pizza: A It tasted just like the name of this dish, the roasted tomatoes added extra grilling taste to the pizza, the dough was perfectly made, lots of mozzarella and bail used in this rather small personal pizza. Roasted Cod: A It's my first time trying creamed mash mixing with egg yolk, the slimy texture was very interesting. Cod was perfectly prepared. But overall it was really the egg yolk that added the delightfulness to the dish. Braised Ox Cheek: A It's kind of gamey which I actually enjoy a lot. It was perfectly cooked, very tender and temperature was very even across the whole piece. The sauce was really interesting, I tried to figure out what it was but still couldn't, there was some truffle and bone marrow flavor to it, and with the creamy mushroom.... perfect. Risotto: A- Perfectly made from texture standpoint, the whole dish was slightly salty but the asparagus added hint of freshness. Lots of flavor on the palate, the snow peas added another layer of texture to the sticky risotto. Overall I enjoyed every dish that evening. Glad that I found such a wonderful place in Liverpool.

Lunch special was great value. 19 euro pp for 3 dishes from the selection. Dishes are the same size…read moreas the regular menu but it's a limited choice Each dish we tried was really tasty. The unanimous favorite was the sea bass though. Id recommend also selecting a pizzette as it is quite filling. Friendly staff. Busy place.. we came around 12ish on a weekday and it was packed. Lots of workers from local offices.

Walked in today and got seated quickly. The service was friendly and like they knew us, but they…read moredon't. We're from California and we're in Liverpool, England. Food came out hot and was tasty good. Noisy but that is because of the taverns and pubs nearby.

On the recommendation from Dave at the Double Tree - Liverpool, we stopped by to try this 47 year…read moreold go-to establishment. The food was not too shabby, the service was pretty good too. We went there after typical lunching hours and found the place still pretty busy with folks cycling in and out. I heard that the line goes out the door at dinner, so I figured we'd try it out. The huge pane glass window allows ambient light in, then it's classically lit on the inside with yellow lighting to give that Lady and the Tramp effect. :) I ordered one of the daily specials, Risotto Italia, that had diced chicken, slices of ham, onions, mushrooms all in tomato sauce. It was fine, but a little heavy on the sauce. The sauce was good, but it buried the risotto. My dish wasn't nearly as good as Liz's Tortellini Italiana, which came in a meat sauce under baked cheese. The consistency of the crusting cheese was great, and the meat sauce was generous with the meat. We also tried the Bruschetta Tricolor which was a great balance of a caprese salad over a fresh bread and pesto... it was really good. I really enjoyed by visit to Casa Italia. It was very well priced, and I can see why its popular. You get a lot for a little... even with the picodillo (small) portions. Reservations need only be made for groups greater than 6. Give 'er a try!

Amazing pizza and service was top notch!! Was very busy and I had just walked in but made my order…read moreanyway- above and beyond!

I'm gonna have to do a very cliched OMG here - the steak in this place is amazing!! Described as a…read more'rustic Italian restaurant' it is just that - but no description could do the food justice - you have to try it for yourself!! With the typical white marble statues dotted about and plastic grapes from plastic vines, you may think this is your run-of-the-mill Italian, but there's a certain something that just makes it stand out. Probably the steak. Did I mention the steak? Huge fan... I mean its not like the food is drop down dead out of this world, but when you consider the price (very reasonable) and the location (centre of town) it seems like a miracle. Plus the fact that if you didn't know it was there you'd probably walk straight past it. But please don't walk past it! The waiters thankfully don't do phony Italian accents, because the majority of them are actually Italian, and if you don't like steak there's also a vast array of other food to try. Try Villa Romana asap and come back to tell me what you think....

Absolutely amazing food. We have been 3 times in 8 days. The lasagna is the best I have ever had…read more Everyone in our party loved each of their meals.

This place is excellent. I was there back in March, visiting N.Wales, and Liverpool was the last…read morestop. Because my bf and I weren't familiar with the area, I just googled "gluten-free food" and this restaurant came up and looked pretty positive. By the time we walked there, it was very busy. And so incredibly lucky, as the host said we were the very last walk-ins they could accept, loud with clamour and guests talking over each other. I'm sorry they had to turn away the one other couple behind us, but I was scared too because I wouldn't know where else to get allergy sensitive food. The thing is though, if you do have food allergies here, everyone always tells you that you have to speak up about it every time. I guess I didn't because I always figured I'd just work around my problems. So my host/server always told me I needed to mention that to all the people coming to take my orders. I convinced my boyfriend to try some of the pate -- which came with a piece of gf bread and cucumbers, he didn't like it, but I enjoyed it. It was smooth and creamy -- but also, I felt that I needed more salt as the flavor was semi-bland too. Adding in more salt or pepper isn't really an issue with me, that's why they put those on the table. But bf got some really cheesy lasagna and I got a gluten-free pizza. The crust was thin and had the right texture of chewy-ness and flavor. It was incredibly delicious and delightful. It also took awhile longer, I'm sure the chefs have to be very careful about food contamination, which is why you have to constantly remind servers about your allergies so they can relay it to the back. Which reminds me, by the end of the night, I ordered a basic vanilla gelato. I thought this probably doesn't have any wheat in it! So I ordered it with one of the circulating servers, but our host at the front came over (I wish I remembered his name :( ) came over and took the bowl away because I forgot to tell this server I'm gluten-sensitive. So my bad! But it took so long for the gf gelato to come out. But it was one of the best vanilla gelato's I've ever had. Like nothing compared to any I've tasted in California. I'd definitely recommend this place. Staff was very attentive and food was excellent.

Delicious Italian food! I have heard of Piccolino before,…read morebut 25% off offer is the one that finally drawn me in. Very elegant design, attentive staff and amazing finger-licking food! The staff is very happy to advise on dishes, the service is quick and everything we ordered was just superb. I would definitely like to come back to try out more options!

A very nice restaurant with white tablecloths and a very orderly chic layout. Clean and classy…read more The food was modern Italian. The gluten free pizzas are alright, it's difficult to make it taste good, but the toppings were nice. The calzone was perhaps doughy, but the filling was a pleasantly spicy njuda, and there was an adequate amount. The staff were kind and jovial, and very happy to do what they could to make our stay more comfortable. There was an old glass with some water still in it. Perhaps water accidentally added, perhaps a glass leftover from a previous diner, but they were quick to replace it. Overall I would not say it is worth the price, but it is perfectly fine.

I've gone past this restaurant multiple times but had never tried it…read more The restaurant is now opened for indoor and outdoor dining. They were only allowing 1hr-1.5hr time slots and were very adamant about it, so if you're looking for a place to chill, this isn't the place for the moment. The inside was super cozy and welcoming. Definitely Italian vibes. The service was quick, we order right away and our food came at a very reasonable time. They were attentive and checked up on us a few times. Food received compliments from all of us, but from what I had, the bruschetta was my favorite. I'm sad they had run out of tiramisu, guess I have to return to try it. A sign that it's surely good if they ran out, right? I will definitely return and a place to must try if you're a fan of Italian.

Amazing service. Amazing food. Great price. Chill overall vibe to the place. Easy Italian food…read morechoice for tourists.

Restaurant is busy and our waiter was very nice. Unfortunately, Rudy's pizza just is ok. The crust…read moreisn't crusty it's more like naan bread pizza. Sorry, but I prefer NYC or Connecticut pizza.

Party of three arrived one hour before closing at 8 PM restaurant closes at 9 PM was told I could…read morenot sit at a table. They offered carryout ordered a large cheese pizza took pizza 800 feet to hotel next-door the Leonardo. Pizza was not cut all the way through due to it was undercooked cheese was not melted. Cheese fell off the crust when picked up. feel like I was pushed through like an assembly line. Definitely not a five star restaurant other than that the pizza was good.

Amazing food, outstanding service and a gorgeous setting…read more Happy days! Made my hubby's birthday a special occasion. Thank you x

Came here for my Sons graduation dinner. Their air…read moreconditioning had broken, and it was stifling. It's a shame that they didn't buy some fans but we made the best of it. The cocktails were great, the food tasted amazing, and the service was exceptional (especially considering the heat). The limoncello at the end were a nice touch by the waiter.

Everyone has been to the italian kitchen, its soo nice i usually get pasta from there but u can get…read moresome gorgeous pizzas. The restaurant is also very clean and beautifully decorated and so you really do feel like you are some where special.The food/drink isnt cheap but still not bad priced. Apon arrivel we were seated very qwickly and had are drinks ordered within a few minutes, they provide a very qwick service. There may be no such thing as a free lunch but at the Italian Kitchen you can certainly get a very, very cheap dinner - On tuesday night everything is half-price so if you want to try its best to ge then.

I've been the Italian Kitchen a number of times and never been less than satisfied. The service is…read moregreat and the food is good. Generally whenever I've been I've shared a pizza and a pasta with someone else, usually lil Lynz and it's been great. Also they offer lunch time and pre-evening deals which are really worth checking out.

Having had mixed experiences at their Manchester location, I decided to give Gino D'Acampo My…read moreRestaurant's Liverpool location a try, which is affiliated with celebrity chef Gino D'Acampo and run by Individual Restaurants. On the corner of Church Street, a stone's throw away from Liverpool One, it is in a good yet slightly hidden location in Liverpool city centre next to Moose Coffee, the building does look good from the outside where you can even see the flag of Italy. The interior also is pretty fashionable and similar to the Manchester location. The staff seemed friendly and sat me down quickly, as I had a reservation. I went with the gluten-free carbonara, the dish overall was just OK, it was a little boring, parts of the pasta and meat were undercooked and the dish had a mixed temperature, some of the pasta was cold, yet others were piping hot, it felt like they made two dishes and just threw them together in a bowl. The staff did seem friendly enough, but as always this doesn't warrant adding a service charge onto the bill, this is something I hate, I think people should be able to tip however they want, adding a service charge onto a table of one person ordering one main course wanting a quick lunch is ridiculous, it isn't like a group of people which I would sort of understand. 3* - I did see potential, the overall vibe of this place and the service was good, the pasta was mainly OK, the issues was mainly with the temperature and how part of the meat was cooked. Would I return? Maybe, but it wouldn't be my first choice.