A Tavola Italian Deli in Liverpool

We discovered this wonderful restaurant a couple of years ago and since then it has been our go to dining place in Liverpool. We are always deeply touched by the genuine warmth of welcome on each occasion by the lovely Maria.......our friends and family are always likewise impressed. Currently temporarily based in an adjoining premises during refurbishment work on her own building, the warm friendly welcome is still matched by the outstanding quality of genuine, home cooked Italian dishes. We can think of no better Italian restaurant. it is a delight to spend an evening here. Thank you again Maria for hosting such a memorable evening for us again..........and you certainly do serve the best of all Aperol Spritz !

Authentic Italian restaurant. We knew as we stumbled upon it that it was the place for a post graduation celebration. Italians were eating there, which was the best sign. Maria was the perfect host, giving a free drink of their choice to the graduands and suggesting sharing antipasti, which was plentiful and delicious. Everything was perfect and we couldn’t recommend it more

Authentic Italian restaurant. We knew as we stumbled upon it that it was the place for a post graduation celebration. Italians were eating there, which was the best sign. Maria was the perfect host, giving a free drink of their choice to the graduands and suggesting sharing antipasti, which was plentiful and delicious. Everything was perfect and we couldn’t recommend it more

My partner and I visited yesterday for the cooking masterclass they hold every Sunday. We had such a brilliant time that I wanted to write this review. We were with 9 other people and it was a really enjoyable atmosphere throughout - Maria taught us how to make fresh ravioli from scratch, then added them to a butter and sage sauce with a pumpkin-filling. Maria was extremely knowledgeable and a fantastic teacher - the food was beautiful, although unsurprisingly mine looked different to everyone elses! They also gave us wine and snacks as we cooked. Such a fun and educational way to spend nearly three hours. To top it off, I'd mentioned when booking that it was an anniversary surprise for my girlfriend and Maria very kindly gave us a dessert and wine to celebrate afterwards, which was so so lovely! Completely unexpected and topped off a great afternoon. We're already planning our next trip over.

Omg..Maria we had the most amazing time..thank you soooooomuch. I would so much recommend this course

They are temporarily in the back of Il forno at the moment, but are usually across the courtyard. Delicious food, friendly welcoming staff, a real family vibe, and good to visit if you want to brush up on your Italian 😄

Wonderful pasta and dessert from Maria!! So warm, so personal, so good! Grazie mille❤️

The most amazing food and an incredible host who went above and beyond for our friend’s birthday. A small restaurant with a very big heart. 200% recommended.

We attended a cookery course for a stag do, which was easily the highlight of the weekend. The staff were lovely, accommodating and great fun all round. A top recommendation all round.

How is this not 5 star Amazing food and service. The team here are so welcoming

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 cooking pasta . Would highly recommend for an afternoon of fun and the most amazing pasta 😋. Thank you Maria we loved it and you !! We will definitely return for another class soon xx

Absolument délicieux ! 😉 exquisite traditional Italian cuisine, fresh produce, in a very welcoming and warm setting 👍

One of the friendliest restaurants in Liverpool

Ate here yesterday...fabulous food and service. Little hidden gem !

The place to be. Ideal for an aperitif before a long evening 😉

FANTASTIC WINE TASTING EVEING. Very professional and fabulous food and wine .great company and met lots of new interesting people. Go on your own if you need to as it was all very friendly . Staff are amazing and helpful if you have any issue with food choices. Delightful very knowledgeable speaker . Thanks again Maria for a very special night .

Great service, the best staff, generous drink measures and THE BEST food! 😍 Go in there and tell Maria that Rupen sent you!

Can't fault this restaurant. Have visited a few times and never been disappointed with the food and wine quality, the service or the prices. Looking forward to my next visit.

What a fantastic afternoon we spent at A Tavola. Tucked away in a great square in Liverpool’s East village, we spend 2 hours making pasta with Maria and her team. Welcome drinks kick started the experience, ingredients were prepped and laid out in readiness for our culinary adventure. She provided great instructions, clear demo and lots of fun! We made some delicious capellacci and tortellini. The results were cooked for us and served with a yummy sage butter sauce. Great fun was had by all - clearly there was lots of banter and competition (loved my “perfecto!” feedback - #topoftheclass). We ended the afternoon with retail walk around the deli to take home more delicious treats. What a great experience … we’ll defo be back!

I love a Tavola's coffee I go there every time I travel to Liverpool I have to attend a pasta and pizza cooking workshop One of the best places for Italian food made by Italians

First time visit to this wonderful place. We shared a Tagliere Salumi followed by a divine spaghetti Orecchiette. Superb wines were available by corovin if needed and the selection of bottles is stunning. Maria took us through the preparation of her signature Neapolitan tomato sauce created with baby tomatoes ( no liquid) with salt and chilli flakes… to DIE for! The breads and olives and gorgeous oil were a perfect accompaniment to the salumi. Breathtakingly good! KEVIN COYNE

Great time on our cooking class! Maria and her staff are excellent.

One of Liverpools hidden gems , fantastic food and a great atmosphere

Fantastic place, lovely staff and increbidble food!

Good coffee, very friendly owner, thank you

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 Europe as lots of Italian, Spanish customers. The aperitivos are always welcome (thanks, Maria!) And the aubergine ravioli is possibly the nicest thing I've ever eaten. Great parmigiana, focaccia and lasagne too. So lucky to have this on our doorstep in Liverpool.

Excellent service beautifully presented selection of Italian food

Beautiful place with amazing hospitality

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 experience with our own sommelier fantastic all round

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 seeing you all soon

What a fantastic experience, our second time with friends at the cookery school. Maria is the star of the show.👌🇮🇹

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 still gave you 5 stars, but please make the dishes much bigger

Wine and food excellent and great atmosphere.

A really lovely experience. Food fabulous.Service great and so dog friendly:

Nice little bar hidden away . Love the outdoor seating too very cozy.

Mamma mia!! We had a fantastic aperitif and dinner at this wonderful Italian oasis in Liverpool!! Maria was the perfect host and the food was delicious! A great place for a real Italian evening! Grazie mille!!!!!

Brava Maria un’apericena squisita!!! Da leccarsi i baffi … grazie ottimo lavoro Alla prossima

Best Italian in Liverpool staff were so attentive, food and wine delicious and good value.

First night in Liverpool and arrived close to 10pm and was welcomed with Italian hospitality the food ..authentic recommend this place

We recently called in on a lazy Sunday afternoon for a glass of wine (excellent) before moving on elsewhere. However, we enjoyed the ambience, service and general buzz of A Tavola so much we didn't want to move. We had another drink and then some delicious food. I had the smoked salmon linguini with cream. My only slightly negative comment is that there is just a single WC for everyone. To be fair, it was clean but had a very suspect lock and the door opens out to a tabled area. I wouldn't want to queue if I was in a hurry! Would I recommend this place? Yes of course.

Gosh..... such lovely place to eat , service and all people so lovely and very professional, Maria = was such professional and lovely and no stop to explain all , we have a such SPECIAL TIME , learning and eat and drink and make memories, WHAT A FAB PLACE TO eat and hVe a FAB TIME . THANK YOU ALL FOR GIVING US A SUCH SPECIAL TIME ... IF I DO OPEN MY RESTAURANT, I WILL HAVE TO PINCH MARIA TO RUN MY RESTAURANT, SHE IS SO PERFECT 🥰. AMOR TO ALL XXX PEDRO X

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 different main course and all were fantastic. A lovely tiramisu to finish! With truly lovely staff, we cannot rate this highly enough.

Welcoming and attentive staff. Outside seating available. Brought out some delicious nibbles to have with drinks before meal. Lasagne was tastey.

Gorgeous hidden little gem. Food was amazing, the staff are so welcoming and they went above and beyond for our wine tasting 🥂

Wonderful welcome from genuine Italian staff. Food freshly made and excellent. Been here several times now - a great place for cheery laid back all afternoon lunch!! Excellent choice of very tasty wines.

Great friendly staff and a lovely chilled out vibe. Would definitely recommend!

Wonderful evening ✨️ hosted professionally, food amazing 👏 💯 % thanks

Spritz e tagliere con prodotti italiani di alta qualità. Personale gentilissimo e disponibile, da provare.

Absolute perfection, relaxed staff, amazing food (the yellow pumpkin pasta is all I've talked about since my first visit) spotlessly clean. One of Liverpools hidden gems I could not fault it and I'm a hard person to please! Round your meal off with a canoli and a coffee for the full experience can not rate this place enough, it makes il forno look like Burger King and puts the wine list to absolute shame the casa will always have its charms, but I have fully been converted! Also the nibble are a nice touch!

Boss plates, boss wine, boss hostess

Fresh pasta great food and sevice staff brilliant

The service is not very good here at all. We were sat outside and waited so long to be served. Eventually we got up and went inside to order at the till. During our evening it was very difficult to get the attention of staff and no apologies were offered for our wait. When the food arrived it was extremely hard and not edible in parts. The apertivo was also disappointing. On Instagram it looks plentiful but in reality we received a bowls of crisps and olives, which would ordinarily be okay but this is very different to what's advertised. Would only recommend for drinks, do not bother with the food

Locale carino e situato in una bella zona di Liverpool ma l’ho trovato freddo e senza personalità e il personale anche non molto accogliente . I prezzi un po’ alti e l’aperitivo consiste solo in un po’ di patatine in busta e qualche tarallo, nulla di che. C’è di molto meglio per quanto riguarda qualità prezzo.

Hands down the best espresso in town!!

I don’t know where to start other than wow! The people are amazing here, Maria and Roberto ran a Pizza Masterclass that was second to none, the class ran for over two hours we never felt rushed, Roberto helped everyone in the class individually to ensure their pizza was a success! All ingredients used are the very best quality so it was no surprise when the pizzas tasted amazing. We learnt so much and felt very welcomed throughout I would have no hesitation in recommending this place to anyone. The location is a little gem that you would easily walk past, the family also own a number of venues next door which we can’t wait to try out! Thank you to all of the A Tavola family for a wonderful experience.

Loved the Italian cooking class. We went for the Ravioli class and enjoyed every minute of it. Drinks included were great too.

Great coffee after a morning shopping.

A hidden gem / the best Italian family and service ❤️🇮🇹🍾🍷

Buenos pinchos.Sitio tranquilo para tomar vinos italianos

Phenomenal meal and wine selection - thank you so much to Maria and Darren for an amazing evening. Will 100% be back

Is the best service and very nice place deserves more them 5 star 👍👍

We only had coffees here but it was clean, friendly and had lovely outdoor seating. Perfect for a sunny Saturday afternoon

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 snacks and food. The location offers a unique atmosphere, unparalleled in town, which brings you closer than you could imagine to an Italian wine bar. Maria- the owner- is very caring with her customers and brings her full self, with her high energy and joy to every single group that visits her place. Go, and enjoy it!

Excellent staff made you very welcome

Absolutely adore this place. Would call it a hidden gem but that doesn't do it justice. Deli is stocked with everything you'd need and even things you may not have heard of/had. Food is all cooked fresh and is simply delicious. The Arancini is a must! Coffee is spot on, bar has bottles, spirits, cocktails, draught and the wine list is pretty impressive. Can't recommend this place highly enough as it literally does everything. They even have evenings teaching you had to cook Italian meals. Love it.

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 my meetings or a quick meal. Every Christmas I have my humpers prepared to friends and work colleagues. There are other restaurants around the premise but A Tavola give a taste of Italy informally and elegant. The wine sélection are to all tastes from Rocca di Montemassi, Sassicaia, Masseto, Solaia, Barolo, Amarone, Tignanello. If you don't understand, no problem Gigi is always willing to help both for the food and drinks.

Lovely staff and amazing coffee. Proper italian dishes and wine from the origin. Would definitely recommend.

Great spot to have an Italian aperitivo in town, the atmosphere is super friendly, here is where you can get the best cannoli in town!

Absolutely amazing time in the Sunday cooking experience, right gem of a place will be going bck in new year to conquer another class, friendly helpful staff , lovely service could of easily stayed there all day

Very nice place with friendly staff. I have visited a few times and has never failed.

If you like italian food then well worth a visit .

For a nice "aperitivo" just come here...

Tasted some Italians but this one was sooo good and completely incomparable to a usual Italian restaurant. Karol matched the wine for me and O.M.G!! It was such a perfect personal experience your tastebuds get transported to Mediterranean! No joke, this is not an ad.

Amazing day again. Best little Italian Deli and bar in Liverpool. Grazie Maria and your team, you are amazing #Simples

Absolutely brilliant place to get top quality pasta, cheeses and meats.

Small menu but excellent home cooking, friendly informal service and very reasonably priced. Give it a try!

Amazing service, atmosphere, food and drinks.

Arrived to collect our amazing picnic and had closed early. Took ages in the storm. Very disappointed

If you are not one of their regular customers, they treat you super badly and do not give you a drink with the excuse that they cannot serve you because it is too late I do not recommend it

My friends and I visited A Tavola after covid restrictions were slightly lifted, and we were initially enthused by the location and reservation we were provided, but we were prevented from ordering alcohol after 10pm due to the manager stating the night was a “disaster” whilst they continued to serve tables of girls. I would definitely not recommend this place to anyone as you may be cut off at any point if you’re not an attractive female. Will not be coming back.

A Sweet break at work. I ordered 10 cannoli and all the staff was impressed by the sweetest Italian recipee. Highly recommended.

One of my favourite places on Earth. Stunning wines, brilliant food amazing customer service. This is the 1st place we will go to once lockdown is over.

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 cooled meats as well as garlic ciabatta and calamari. Prices are about what you expect for somewhere in the town centre. The manager, Marie, I believe is exceptional.

Great atmosphere, only 2 indoor tables so if you book ask for one of those especially in the winter. However there are heaters outside and many tables where full even in December. The meat and cheese boards are amazing, so is the selection of wines ( not cheep though) We have a great time every time we visit.

Great selection of Gluten free Italian items!

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 right and only place in Liverpool. Exceptional is not enough!!

We love it here... Taste of Italy .......amazing food and the wine is superb.....try it you will love it!!!!!!

What a class place! Hidden deli with lots of choice! Will be back for wine and cheese board soon!

Visité aquí como parte de un recorrido gastronómico "Tours gastronómicos de Liverpool". Es un pequeño lugar increíble, escondido en una plaza cerca de Duke Street, con asientos al aire libre, sombrillas y calefacción, lo que significa que puede tener una comida o bebida al aire libre segura.Tuvimos tres vinos diferentes con una tabla de quesos, panes y galletas saladas. Todo fue explicado por el gerente y fue genial. Planeamos volver pronto.

What a wonderful evening, well done Maria and her team for creating a wonderful unique event. A selection of five wines and delicious food to accompany the wines. Was so enjoyable really felt like we were on holiday. Looking forward to visiting again.

the owner Maria was dreadful asking me to pay double because the bottle of wine of 65£ tasted corked!!!! poor cheese poor meat lot of noise never ever coming back😅😅😅😅 just kidding!!!!!!!!! BEST APERITIF AND ITALIAN TIPICAL FOOD EVERrrrrrR😍

Este lugar es la mejor joya escondida de Liverpool. Se siente como si estuviera de vacaciones cuando visita A Tavola. El servicio es excelente y todo tiene un precio razonable. El deli tiene comidas increíbles para probar con porciones perfectas para compartir con amigos.¡Volveré pronto!

Maria, Paulo y el equipo, gracias por una velada increíble y auténtica en su restaurante familiar.Usted y su personal son fantásticos y su comida y bebida son increíbles. Realmente no podemos creer que acabamos de descubrir su increíble lugar y a poca distancia de nuestra casa.¿Volveremos pronto y repetidamente?

¡Tuve una noche increíble! María fue la anfitriona con más, ¡con mucho el lugar más amigable de Liverpool! Tuvimos deliciosos langostinos, sqeed y pulpo seguidos de muchos otros platos fabulosos que ella preparó para nosotros. Muchos asientos al aire libre y desinfectante de manos en cada mesa. ¡Volveremos muy pronto!

Lugar maravilhoso! Fãs de comida italiana vão amar este lugar! Estávamos em um grupo grande portanto pedimos muita coisa e tudo estava impecável, a lasanha foi a melhor que eu já comi em toda a minha vida. E o ambiente é acolhedor e aconchegante, o serviço também é excelente. Recomendo!

Amazing Italian Deli and wine bar! The best place for an aperitif. Nice foods, nice wines, very professional and attentive service, everything absolutely perfect. Very high reccomended! Donato è un grande!

Ottima enoteca fornitissima accompagnata da un ottima scelta di prodotti tipici italiani dai salumi ai formaggi pasta e molto altro ancora ci si sente a casa

Hemos visitado A Tavola en muchas ocasiones para tomar café y bebidas y para comprar vinos, pastas y productos frescos, ya que es una deliciosa charcutería italiana.Decidimos llamar el domingo pasado para comprar pasta después del almuerzo en Il Forno, que está al lado y después de ver el menú, decidimos llamar ayer después del trabajo para probar el tablero de charcutería.María es una excelente anfitriona y la tabla de carne y queso para dos personas con pan ciabatta casero fue increíble, fue como estar de regreso en Italia.Disfrutamos de un par de vasos de Primitivo y preguntamos si podíamos tener nuestros postres de tiramisú y cannoli para llevar, lo cual María amablemente nos agradeció.Definitivamente regresaremos y probaremos una de las escuelas de cocina que hacen todos los domingos.Grazie

I broccoli sott'olio sono un qualche cosa.... Una vera chicca

Hidden gem, outstanding food, wine and service, well worth a visit.