Cucina di Vincenzo in Liverpool

Charged a 18 year old £80 for a cancellation over 24 hours before booking. Absolute robbery disgraceful

Been meaning to write a review for this place for ages as I always have a great experience and today’s lunch was no different. This time I was looked after by the lovely Tegan who was a joy and enjoyed a few words with the man himself, Vincenzo. I went for a selection of starters including the scallops, mussels and a half portion of the always popular Orecchiette Vincenzo. Finished it off with a cheeky affogato cafe. All delicious!!!!! Already looking forward to my next visit. Thanks again guys!!!

Wow. One of our favourite restaurants, the food was great, but the service tonight was way below the standard I would expect. If it was the first time I’d visited, I probably wouldn’t go back. Ordered a bottle of wine. Half way through our main courses, I had to ask where it was. Our server had not put the order through. While we were waiting for it he was having a good, long chat with the table across from us. Then the same thing happened with our desserts. Half an hour after ordering, we were still waiting. This was blamed on the ‘dessert chef’ going home. I’d ordered ice cream and a grappa. Dessert chef, for a bowl of ice cream? Then, when I explained to the waiter why we were unhappy, he got defensive and gave me attitude. I was polite, but honest. The wine and desserts were removed from our bill. All very well, but took the shine off our evening. I’ll think twice before going back again. It’s very rare I leave a restaurant without tipping, but I made an exception tonight. Really disappointing. To the owner - one poor member of staff can put a spoke in the wheel of your business.

Our dear friends live a five-minute walk from this wonderful and exquisite restaurant and have been regulars there for a long time. So it's only natural that we've spent unforgettable evenings together there during our various stays in Liverpool. Here, you truly experience "pure Italy" on your plate; every dish is cooked to perfection, well-seasoned, and prepared with love. The service is professional, attentive, and very friendly. We're already looking forward to our next visit!

Had a wonderful evening here - creds to our server, Jacob who was brilliant!

The absolute best of the best. The food is out of this world as is the service and the atmosphere. No other Italian in Liverpool comes close. A special Diolch to Guto for excellent service through the night.

Fabulous food and Service. Really nice atmosphere. This was a first time visit and we will return.

They should up their Gluten Free game. It only requires flour swaps usually. Each time we’ve been I have to have fish as their menu is so beef heavy with only one chicken choice which has gluten in it. The desserts exclude gluten free options in terms of Bakewell slice etc but we can have a chocolate tarte, not a chocolate fan so didn’t have a dessert and the only other GF choice was ice cream based. Their Gluten Free pasta starter was delicious and the staff are great, even knocking off the cost of a full starter for us ( a misunderstanding, we wanted it between us) the fish kebab and risotto was lovely and my partner had the ribeye which he said was lovely. Please do some more gluten free choices all round though, I’ve had many Gluten Free Bakewell slices and frangipane etc. Thank you lovely staff.

What a family and what a lovely place to eat at '' food is next level also try vivi Liverpool next door for your taste buds to explode kind regards ian

Delicious! Never fails to be a great experience with great food and service 5*

One of our favourite restaurants in the city, it’s brilliant having it on our doorstep. Every time we’ve visited the food and service has been great. Make sure you book in advance for weekend bookings as they can get booked up.

Over the years we've been here for a few family birthdays. The staff are great, lovely food and accommodating for everyone.

This was our 3rd visit in 3 months. Incredible dishes, generous portions and very well presented. The team are friendly and attentive. Consistency is so hard for restaurants to master - Vincenzos in our experience have nailed it. Excellent wine list tops it off. If there were more vegetarian options that would see us back more frequently. Top top restaurant. Thank you.

Fantastic food Fantastic service couldn't have been any better 👏

If you've not been to Vincenzo's you're missing a real treat! This is authentic Italian food at its very best. Our favourite is the frito misto starter which is a generous portion and utterly delicious. The staff are always so lovely too, faultless

The food was piping hot, portion sizes were outstanding and the quality was second to none. The staff were friendly and attentive without being in your face. It really was outstanding.

Called in last minute and got a table upstairs. Food and staff were excellent. A bit more expensive than a normal Italian but you get what you pay for.

Lovely little bistro atmosphere. We visited as a group of 8 for my neices 11th birthday, not much option for me as vegan (only reason I gave 4 stars and not 5) but everyone, including me, really enjoyed the food we ordered. The staff all sang happy birthday to my neice when they brought her dessert, she was over the moon, it really made her night

Fabulous food and great service. Thank you.

Go. You won’t be disappointed. It’s hands down the most accomplished Italian restaurant in Liverpool.

Lovely food and attentive staff, reasonably priced. Book early as gets full very quickly

Tuvimos una muy buena comida en Nochebuena. El restaurante estaba muy ocupado, pero esto no detuvo al personal de ser amable y atento

Great food and lovely staff. Coming again!

We had a meal with 32 members of our family here yesterday after our daughter’s christening and it was fab. Food and service was perfect as always. Thanks for looking after us!

Excellent food as always! Arancini and lobster ravioli are perfect! Thanks again!

Mejor restaurante italiano en Liverpool. La comida es extraordinaria, especialmente la orecchiette... ¡guau! Personal amable, comida preciosa y buen ambiente.

Habría dado 4. 5 estrellas, pero he perdido uno debido al trato por parte del personal al final de nuestra comida. Deliciosa comida y buen ambiente. Sin embargo, al final de nuestra comida, un miembro del personal se acercó a nuestra mesa y comenzó a decirnos que la siguiente gente que debía estar en la mesa iba a llegar en un minuto y nos apresuró. De pie sobre nosotros diciendo “llegarán en un minuto”. Cuando se desafió en esto se señaló que llegué tarde, esto fue 5 minutos después de la hora que habíamos reservado para, ya que tenía que aparcar el coche (terribles instalaciones de aparcamiento). También tuve que señalarles que nuestra reserva inicial era a las 12: 30 , y que esto sólo se había cambiado a 12 : 15 la noche anterior, cuando llamaron al huésped que lo había reservado para pedir que cambiáramos nuestra hora. A lo que ella accedió. Luego me dijo que solo quería que las cosas estuvieran bien para los invitados de la mesa de al lado, lo cual es justo, sin embargo, también estábamos pagando a los invitados, después de haber comido entrantes, tuberías, vino, cafés y postre y gastar una cantidad considerable. Entiendo que antes de Navidad está ocupado, sin embargo, como clientes de pago no me parece justo, o hace que la experiencia sea agradable, si al final te apuran de su mesa groseramente y te dicen que llegaste tarde a pesar de que el restaurante llamó solo la noche anterior para modificar la reserva. El tratamiento fue un final amargo para lo que había sido una buena comida.

A really friendly, authentic Italian restaurant serving up food that is fresh and full of flavour. Definitely recommend!

Best Italian in Liverpool by a country mile. Everything from the service to the food to the ambience is 10/10. Most importantly, it is not pretentious at all. I'd reccomend it to anybody, for any occasion.

Lovely! A real gem. The owner is very experienced and opened the original Il Forno. Vincenzo selection of wine is one of the most special and sophisticated I have seen in Liverpool. It will accommodate any exclusive taste as well as the less knowledgeable. That also goes on the selection of starters to desserts. Special to say little, not a common for Liverpool range of restaurant, I highly recommend

A beautiful cosy restaurant just outside town. The food is incredible. We tried the aranchini, the bruschetta, the beef carpaccio, the fried calamari & king prawns, the lobster ravioli and one of the current specials which was the Tonnarelli Amalfi - an incredible fresh egg pasta with monkfish, prawns and calamari in a chilli & garlic sauce with a pistachio crumb. For dessert we tried the cheesecake and the Bakewell. The service from the moment we walked in was amazing. My partner ordered one of the festive drinks specials which was a drambuie & gingerbread concoction and was so tasty! The restaurant has a lovely ambiance to it. The service throughout the evening was fantastic. I highly, highly recommend the Carpaccio di Manzo starter & the Ravioli all’ Astice main although the fresh pasta in the Special dish was to die for. The Bakewell was our favourite dessert with a lovely flavour & a beautifully chewy crust. Thank you Cucina di Vincenzo for a gorgeous evening I can see why this restaurant is so consistently busy!!! Book ahead!

Visitamos este icónico italiano del sur de Liverpool para el cumpleaños de mi padre, lo que probablemente nos lleve más allá de las dos cifras de comidas disfrutadas aquí en los últimos años. Los precios aquí no son solo “centro de la ciudad”, sino “Londres” por naturaleza. ¡No es una comida barata, amigos! Pero los clientes siguen viniendo en sus montones para pagarles: la calidad de la comida, el servicio, la bebida y el ambiente, ¡constituye una inversión consistentemente valiosa de su dinero! Comí la bruschetta ‘especial’ para empezar (¡una porción de almuerzo en sí misma! ) seguido de bacalao al horno y un par de cervezas Menanbrea para lavarla! ¡Adorable! ¿Estás organizando una comida para una ocasión especial pronto? ¡Tenlo reservado!

Really nice place. Food was very tasty and service was attentive. A little expensive but not excessively.

Went Saturday night but hadn’t booked an there was no room in the in but friendly staff an great atmosphere food looks lovely definitely have to book next time

Acabo de tener una hermosa comida para el cumpleaños de los maridos. Esto fue comprado como un vale de nuestra familia. Una de las mejores comidas que hemos tenido en cualquier lugar. El personal era impecable. Asegúrese de reservar como muy ocupado. Vale la pena visitarlo.

Favourite restaurant, food always delicious; staff always welcoming, knowledgeable, helpful and overall delightful. I can say exactly the same about Vivi too. Well done everyone 👏 👏

Beautiful day out with my daughter 💕 Fabulous service and food... the staff were so lovely and all friendly. I was recommended to visit this place - so glad we did x

My boyfriend took me here for my birthday. Could not recommend it highly enough. The service was friendly and attentive. The food was so tasty it was such a treat. Could not fault it. We will definitely be coming back as was spoilt for choice. Didn't get a chance to try the autumn cocktails but gives us an excuse to come back.

Amazing experience! Was there today for my birthday. Staff are amazing , a guy from Lithuania , treat us very well . I’m Brazilian and half Italian and my boyfriend is Italian and we felt in Italy ! Thank you guys

The best restaurant in Liverpool

We had family visiting and came to Vincenzo’s, there were 10 of us. It was absolutely amazing. The food is outstanding, with quick service. All the staff were friendly, especially our server. She took time to talk with everybody and made every body feel comfortable, as well as having a laugh and a joke with us. I would high recommend Vincenzo for authentic Italian food with a great atmosphere and service.

Incredible authentic Italian food.

Superb food, never disappointed!

Fantastic food we will definitely be back

We've been here twice this year and each time have had a wonderful meal. The service is excellent, the atmosphere warm and the food excellent. The restaurant does not serve pizza (or not when we were there) but there is a good choice of pasta, meat and fish dishes. The starters are very good, especially my favourite, arancini. We've had a lovely evening each time we've been here - I'd say this is one of Liverpool's best restaurants.

Excellent food and drinks menu, the staff are great and very helpful. Always enjoy going there for lunch or dinner. Right up there with the best Italian food I've tasted in the UK or Italy. Well worth a visit.

Visited for the first time this week and will be returning. The food was delicious, well presented and piping hot. Service was perfect, attentive waiter who didn’t rush us at all

Food was below average, expected a lot better with the reviews. It was a rushed meal as well, wasn't a relaxing experience at all, especially when the expensive bill comes at the end. Would not recommend, even for a local place.

Exceptional !! Food is sensational, service excellent. A lively friendly place serving exceptionally good food. Booking (well in advance) is essential as it's a very popular place. Great for special occasions, a romantic meal, or just because you love great food!

Vincenzo’s performs time after time. We LOVE coming here Friendly, knowledgable, amazing staff Great service Food is always impeccable Some fantastic specials are always on offer Proper family run and family orientated restaurant Always flawless You do pay premium prices here, but that is absolutely reflected in food quality, quantity and service.

Been here a few times and it is always amazing definitely recommend. Food is delicious and service was excellent. meets expectations.

The greatest Italian in town. Ace food, great service and incredible value for money. This is five star

One the best restaurants in Liverpool, staff are lovely the, the food is always spot on, fresh food always.

Super place highly recommended the food is great.

Delicious food and incredibly attentive staff. Would completely recommend!

Just fabulous! Service and food top notch! Thank you for accommodating us! We will be back!

The food was incredible. Cacio e pepe ravioli was the highlight for me, but the Bakewell tart was also amazing. The small plates of pasta are pretty big. Definitely enough if you’re having a starter and desert. The serving board that the affogato came on was really cool. Nice branded wooden board with a space for each ingredient and a little magnetic spoon holder. Just a really nice touch. My one criticism was that the ice machine is in the dining space on the 2nd floor… So it’s pretty loud when someone is taking a load of ice from it and also when it refills. Annoying enough for me to be conscious of it anyway.

We’ve been here many times before and loved it but tonight was really disappointing. Firstly my 80 year old mother in law was made to struggle upstairs even though there was space downstairs when we arrived and left. Secondly we were rushed throughout the meal. Our main courses arrived as we were eating our bread. The waitress took our mains away but was obvious that they had been heated up when we’re ready to eat them. £36 for the Hake, £25 for the ravioli and they were both cold.

Me and my boyfriend tried Vincenzo’s for the 1st time ever and we were delighted. From the amazing food, to the atmosphere and the friendliness of the staff we will definitely be coming back. 5/5

A wonderful place. Superb service, better food and a lovely family atmosphere. It’s a 40 minute drive from us and we don’t care. It’s worth it!

We had Edy as our server and she was just wonderful! The food was amazing, we had delicious pasta, chicken and antipasti. Don’t miss out the cannoli - took me back to Italy

My first time at Vincenzos yesterday. My new fave place to go. The food and service are impeccable. The staff and manager genuinely care about customers and each other, which was nice to see. There's a lovely atmosphere and super efficient service. Lovely place. Be back very soon. X

Amazing Italian food, lovely staff and nice relaxing atmosphere.

time we have visited this restaurant and it definitely won’t be the last ! The staff in the restaurant are so friendly and helpful and will try and do anything possible to make sure you have a great experience . We were a large party for an 60 th and everybody's food was hot and delicious with plenty of choice and of an excellent quality. Prior to going to the restaurant I had contacted them on a couple of occasions and again they could not have been more accommodating . This is definitely a little gem and we will be back .

Simply the best restaurant in Liverpool. Martin and the the whole crew are amazing, and make you feel like part of the family. No other reataurant gets anywhere near the quality of the food. It really is Michelin quality.

Birthday treat heard so many good things about this place everything excellent apart from main course lobster quite chewy , which they changed for us and second time round still the same ,have to say my wife isn't one to complain and hates saying anything,but the manager or even if it was the owner was excellent on asking us what we would like ,few drinks on the house also , we never got to ask was the lobster fresh or frozen as its cooked on the grill still a good night all round

Omg this place a must. The food was impeccably delicious. The wines advised were perfect for the food we had. The staff are polite, curtious and very attentive. You absolutely pay for what you get. Outstanding that’s all I can say.

Best Italian I've ever been, food and service are fantastic

Very good! Restaurant managed from a lovely family... you feel like home!

A little over-priced. If everything on the menu was £5 cheaper this would be a really lovey restaurant. The food is good-but not outstanding-fairly standard Italian. Portion sizes are generous, but still not worth £18 for a lasagna which needs an extra £5 for a side dish (sorry if my prices are a couple of £s out). Service is attentive but feels like they are trying to up-sell the wine, by the way they keep topping your glass up unnecessarily. The atmosphere is nice, seats are comfy. 3 stars because the food isn’t quite good enough for the price tag in my opinion.

Best meal in Liverpool. Food fantastic, party of 6 all thoroughly enjoyed our meals. Service excellent, really friendly staff, very attentive. Would definitely come again

An outstanding restaurant with lovely food been here twice and is honestly one of the best restaurants I’ve visited would definitely recommend

Food was excellent and the staff lovely. A very enjoyable lunchtime. Visited again! This restaurant is excellent, again the staff could not have been nicer or more knowledgeable. I loved my lobster ravioli meal.Although I am lucky to be near all the restaurants in Allerton Road this is worth the extra distance !

Came with my friend for lunch yesterday and the food was lovely. Our waiter, James, went above and beyond to make our visit special. Will come back

This restaurant is the best. We had the best family dinner here with a lot of laughs. The atmosphere was friendly and quiet. The service was excellent. We were well looked after all night. The kids age 11 and 9 loved the pasta carbonara. They said it tasted exactly the same as the once they had in Italy. I had the best lamb chops and lobster ravioli. We also loved the aranchini and the chocolate torta. Don’t miss out on this brilliant restaurant!!

Exceptional food and service. We came bank holiday Monday an hour before closing and the staff were unbelievably accommodating. Food was delicious, staff really knowledgeable - and they were so patient, we didn't feel rushed at all despite visiting so late. Brilliant experience

A fabulous evening with the family. Really well catered for the children. The food was superb and our waiter Jacob was so attentive. Martin was so knowledgeable and so good with the kids!!! All round an amazing evening. The Dover Sole is a “must try” Brilliant 🤩

Some of the best Italian food I’ve had in my life!

Always great. Great for my birthday.

Loved it food amazing service excellent

Deservedly popular, this family-run, Italian restaurant serves delicious, homemade dishes that delight the palate. Always busy, booking is essential if you want to be sure of a table. Staff are extremely helpful and attentive and the atmosphere always has a buzz. Highly recommended.

Went to celebrate birthday with family and had a great time.

What a gem of a restaurant. Popped in for lunch. Absolutely stupendous. Ravioli special and halibut special. Waiters and staff really attentive, polite and just overall very pleasant. Really lovely place.

Best restaurant in Liverpool Vincenzo hosted a birthday for 20 people the whole experience was 5 star

Great discovery! Food was wonderful. Staff were lively. Vincenzo - legend.

I'm Italian and here I felt like at home. I can guarantee that the food is like in Italy. Superb quality, cooking skills and hospitality. Bravo Vincenzo.

Visited with other family members who have never experienced the quality of this family restaurant. They were blown away by the atmosphere; service and hospitality. A great overall experience for the guests whom I am sure will return again.thanks for a great afternoon guys!

We went here on Valentines night and had a fabulous time definitely one of the best Italian restaurants around.

You get what you pay for here. Excellent food and service in a great atmosphere. Well worth trying if you haven't. You wont be disappointed.

Just lovely food and really nice service . Nicest steak ever and the wine was gorgeous . Reluctant to recommend incase we can’t get a table here again !

We had a lovely meal at this restaurant. We were celebrating our sons birthday and this was a restaurant he really wanted to come to and it was so lovely.

Birthday treat for my wife. Food was good but service FAR too pushy. It felt like we were being rushed out the door. Less than 90 mins after entering told we had 30 mins before they needed our table back. No desire to go there again which is a pity because it’s a 2 minute walk away. If I wanted fast food I would go to McDonalds

Amazing place and crew, with genuine Italian food of excellent quality, and a great selection of very good wines. The place i charming, and the staff is helpful and friendly, and provides great service with a smile. An excellent place to enjoy a good meal and a glass or more of good wine with friends or collegues. We were a group of 50, and they even managed to handle that superbly.

Amazing place and crew, with genuine Italian food of excellent quality, and a great selection of very good wines. The place i charming, and the staff is helpful and friendly, and provides great service with a smile. An excellent place to enjoy a good meal and a glass or more of good wine with friends or collegues. We were a group of 50, and they even managed to handle that superbly.

Fabulous food Service and Atmosphere brilliant night had by all

Came up from London to visit my Aunt who lives round corner from Vincenzo’s. She was raving about this place and of course when someone raves about somewhere so much, you wonder if it will live up to your expectations. Well, it really did.I had the king prawn, scallop and monkfish skewer on a bed of the tastiest risotto with perfectly cooked courgette and pepper. It was just exquisite and I know I’ll be craving it next week. The portions are generous and even the mixed leaf salad was tangy and fresh with a scrumptious dressing. Everything seemed to be made with love and care something you just don’t get everywhere. I eat out a fair bit in London and this is no exaggeration this was the tastiest food I’ve had in a long time. The waiting staff were perfectly pitched, just the right balance and really seemed to care about the restaurant, puffing cushions so they were just right and chatting to all the customers with a friendly ease! Well done Vincenzos! 👏

After numerous recommendations we finally got to eat here. Food was unreal, service was fantastic and the wine was superb. We will 100% be back!

Went for a meal with my 5yrs old daughter. Very accomodating staff and superb food. Couldn’t fault it.

Amazing, Attentive service, Sumptuous cuisine, best Italian meal I have ever had in the UK. The owner here has created a legacy. Look forward to returning soon. Adele & Will

The food is amazing here! Brilliant customer service like staff are welcoming. The restaurant has a cosy atmosphere. I definitely recommend the lobster ravioli, it is cooked to perfection. Definitely coming back!