IL Capitano's in Sefton

Best pizza Crosby and Waterloo, delicious!

Ordered takeaway from here a few times. Staff are always very pleasant and friendly. And pizzas are really tasty and authentically itialian. But whenever you order takeaway on a busy night I.e a weekend, either by delivery or pickup, it's always late. Sometimes by around an hour foe delivery or half hour for pickup. And the last two times I've got pick up, I've asked for pizzas without certain toppings, only to get home and find they're still on the pizza The restaurant looks great to sit in and its a really nice local pizzeria with great staff and great pizzas. Just the service for takeaway leaves a little to be desired

Wow!. I had the most amazing Amatriciana, best I have ever tasted. First visit here but we will be back with a proper tip next time! 🙈

Me and my boyfriend came on Friday, It was quiet when we came in but it did fill up fast. The food was lovely but even though it was quiet we had empty glasses and plates on the table after our starter and it was a good while till the plates where taken, we ordered 2 more drinks then my pasta came out and I didn't have a fork to eat it with,so i asked the dark haired waitress for a fork and she just looked at me and turned away, I seen our drinks getting prepared then left on the side, in the meantime by boyfriend had nearly ate his pizza and I was still waiting for a fork.. the dark haired girl then Brought our drinks over 10 mins later so I asked did she have a fork and she just looked at the tray an there was the fork, she didn't apologise or even talk to us, The blonde haired girl was lovely but i found the dark haired girl very rude... Also there is a big fridge by the toilet, as I came out the girl slammed the door shut without looking behind, nearly took me out. Again the food really was lovely and it was cozy but that waitress ruined the experience for us.

Came to Il Capitanos for my 30th birthday and it was great. There were 25 of us and Grace, Shannon, Chris, Diana and Kenny couldn’t have been more accommodating. A brilliant afternoon with great food and drink. Thank you!

You’ll have to go a loooong way to find pizza and staff as good as these guys. Don’t miss out 🍕

Really great food and service, overall a lovely place.

The best pizza in Crosby if not Liverpool! Whether take away or in house. Blessed to live close by.

Best Italian food in Crosby / Waterloo

Really tasty food. Visited this place not long before their closing time, but staff was super friendly and they were still able to serve us food. Place is nice and tidy with nice music in the background. We have tried two different types pastas and they were delicious. Tomatoes they use to prepare food - first class. We will definitely come back to try carbonara and their famous pizzas as well. Thank you.

Excellent service by a lovely waitress and tasty authentic Italian cuisine. Will definitely be revisiting 😋

The reason to go here is the pizza which is in the authentic Neapolitan style. The simplicity demands quality ingredients which are fresh and that's what I got. The Bruschetta was just okay and the others I was with enjoyed their meals. The house white was super lemony and pretty acidic so if you like that style it's a variety I hadn't tried before. A good spot for this type of food, I'm glad to have come across it, I think in future I will get takeaway and I look forward to trying the pizzetas

Incredible pizza and great service! The atmosphere and decor (nautical meets disco) absolutely shouldn't work but totally does. The tiramisu was unreal!

Great decor, a real surprise! The food was delicious! Reasonably priced. Recommend the calamari, the pear, cheese and chestnut pizza (amazing!) And the pulled pork and beef bolognese. The house red wine was fantastic. It was fairly empty. Staff waiting on tables were warm and welcoming, but needed reminders over drinks ordered. We will certainly come again and I'll be recommending to friends.

Absolutely the best pizzas ever! Always loads of toppings and so fresh Love the slight charcoal on the edge of the pizza delicious

Really nice place to eat. I found the pizzas really tasty. Nice atmosphere too.

Fantastic pizza, great atmosphere and friendly service. Came on a weekday night with friends and loved it, thank you!

Good food friendly staff nice relaxed atmosphere

Excellent pizzas and drinks and very friendly staff I can highly recommend this restaurant

We love the pizzas from this place and have always had good pizzas from here. We were disappointed tonight as the edges looked cooked but the base of the 4 pizzas were quite soft and undercooked. Hopefully next visit it will be back to normal

Just popped in for takeaway,the service was excellent and the food was even better can't fault this hidden gem.

Went for first time on Father’s Day. Mike was great with us all, offered to cater for my one year old son and looked after us all night, food was boss and had a great atmosphere in there. Defo be back!

Took my son there this afternoon for tea. Lovely welcome from Stefan and lovely pizza. My son couldn't finish his but they boxed it up so we could bring it home. Will be back for more!!! I heartily recommend

Quality genuine Italian pizza, the best I've had outside of Italy, a disco ball, and quality music playing. Brilliant staff in a fuss free environment. This place is an absolute gem, and never disappoints

Have ordered from Il Capitanos twice now. Both times I can say I've had fantastic, tasty fresh pizza. However, both times I have ordered online and arrived on the stated collection time. The first time round I had to wait about 20 minutes with partner and young child in the car. Second time I picked up a couple of pizzas with friends and our pizzas were only going in the stone oven as we were invited to take a seat and wait. They're worth the wait, but they really need to sort out the whole online delivery/collection thing to prevent annoyances.

Lovely fresh Italian food. Friendly staff, quick service.

Food was amazing up there on the top 5 pizzas I've had however it did feel like other customers who came in received better service than us.

Best pizza I've had in Liverpool. Nice staff.

Local to where we live, we've been meaning to try for ages and are glad we finally did. Friendly staff, good service and great pizza Will definitely be visiting again.

Went to IL Capatinos for my wife's birthday with family, booked table and this was reserved for us on arrival , the pizzas as always freshly cooked and delicious, allowed to bring own birthday cakes in for dessert, at no cover charge,which was brought to table by staff with roman candle in cake lit, The staff and customers sang happy birthday, and a great evening was had !! Would definitely recommend for a great pizza and good wine and beer, excellent service , only give 5 stars on 3 previous occasions, this is well deserved 👏 ☆☆☆☆☆

Food was lovely but the service was not so good.

Small and friendly pizza restaurant in Waterloo. I had been recommended this place by a friend so thought I’d give it a try. Staff were attentive and quick to serve food and drinks. Bruschetta was nice but not amazing the unusual addition of anchovies was a bonus but the quality and flavour of the tomatoes was a bit of a let down. The olives were poor low quality. I really think places miss a trick selling rubbish olives as I definitely won’t have them again here. The pizza itself was a fabulous hand drawn wood fired pizza - although we were really disappointed that the Frutti de mare pizza (seafood) was not available so we had to have our second choice again with those rubbish olives! Wine was nice and reasonably priced. Dessert salted caramel cannoli was ‘bought in’ mini cannoli served with ice cream nice but a bit of cheat. The limoncello spritz was very nice. Overall pretty good and to be honest probably the best actual pizza in Waterloo. They just need to make a few minor improvements and it would be excellent. Thanks

We went there yesterday with the kids who are the best critics when it comes about pizza!!! One of them (7 years old) managed to eat the whole pizza after he had a meal at home just one hour before!!!??? This is how much he LOVED IT!!! I've had a medical problem in the past and I was advised to avoid certain things in my new diet including PIZZA!!!?? This is the only PIZZA I can eat without any repercussions!!! I don't know what Chef Florentin is using in his secret recepies but we know one thing for a fact: For our kids and family this is THE BEST PIZZA in the world (according to the little ones 😘😘😘❤️❤️❤️) We've been in both their locations and never had a reason to fault them, so, WELL DONE Florentin & Jay and keep up the good work because as long as you'll keep the quality standards at this level, you'll be always TOP OF THE LIST!!! THANK YOU!!!❤️🥰😘🙏 Lucian and family

NOT GOOD FOR GLUTEN-FREE. I am exceptionally passionate about supporting local businesses and it is even more satisfying when there is a local "high-quality" gluten-free restaurant. For those of you, who like me have coeliac or need a gluten-free diet, you will understand how difficult it is to find decent and tasty gluten-free food. I used to look forward to the pizzas from IL Capitanos, and have previously had great experiences. However, nothing angers and annoys me more though than when a local business become successful and significantly lowers its standards, which is what has happened at IL Capitano's. They have swapped their large, exceptional tasty gluten-free base to a significantly smaller base that tastes like cardboard; however, you still have the pleasure of paying more for this pizza, costing £16.30. You can see from the photos attached, the significant difference in size and quality. The previous gluten-free pizza is in the foil tray and the same size as a normal pizza, compared to the child's size portion you now get. When I pointed out that the pizza was considerably smaller, I was told it wasn't and they aksed what I expected, they have to pay more for gluten-free bases! I was offered a refund but after waiting over an hour after ordering and having traveled to collect it, at 8pm on a Friday night, I thought I might as well just deal with it (it wasnt nice). The worse part, is that the staff were not bothered at all, showing considerable disregard for customers. If you were going to go here for a gluten-free pizza, I really would not waste your time.

Unbelievable authentic Italian pizza, amazing staff, owner always present and making sure business is 5 star could not recommend more if your looking for a real pizza experience, this is the place ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

We started ordering takeaway from the knotty ash branch and the first time the pizzas were spot on wexwere chuffed to find woodfired pizza locally . Since then every time we get them they are undercooked and soggy. Also they dont cut them which is really annoying....well they probably cant cut a soggy pizza! We have given up now wont be ordering again.

☹️ soggy chips and £11 for a salty salad that should've come with goats cheese. No goats cheese so £11 for a box of greasy croutons. Pizza was ok but quality has been so much better before this evening. Hope you are ok, Il Capitano's? I'll try not to hold this against you🫡

Beautiful pizza. Great atmosphere. God's service

Gorgeous, traditional neapolitan pizza. No complaints about tastes, flavour or service: all perfect.

Just an amazing place food to an extremely high standard and staff so welcoming

Wow amazing pizzas honestly have to say the best I ever tried by far well done I really have to go Dine in now very soon thank you again Michael

Had takeaway from here. Much better than Dominos/ pizza hut, the base and ingredients are fresh and tasty. Other places tend to rely on salt and sugar to taste but this is just great ingredients well cooked. Would definitely recommend.

The truffle fries are worth going for alone, pizzas are fresh and it’s value for money - defo going back 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

Great pizza, fresh and tasty, good wines to go with, highly recommend, staff are great Mike and John go above and beyond, will be back.

Great pizza, but the place has changed since it started. Now the music is so loud you can barely hear you neighbour talking. I’d advise a takeaway…

Wow amazing, knotty ash by far the best restraint I have ever been too! And I’ve been to a lot. There service spot on there food spot on

I ate a sensational pizza with Florin Pizzaiolo, a man of 1000 resources, a great character if not for his second passion that cannot be told online, incredibly good pizza

Having visited all Neapolitan pizzerias in Liverpool and a few classic ones in Naples, I can say this is the best one in Liverpool and just as good as the real ones. Wilson’s pear pizza is amazing.

Erm, it's alright but I don't think I'd be getting this pizza again. It's priced too high for the quality. I had to remove all the ham (tasted kinda old) and artichokes (were extra dry) from my capricciosa pizza to make it taste dissent.

We love this place... Food, drinks, service all brilliant. We travel from Huyton to eat here so are looking forward to the new restaurant opening nearer us soon! Definitely recommend a visit x

Never fails to impress me this place. Best pizza I've had in the city.

Delicious pizzas! Brilliant staff! Nothing is too much for the team very attentive. Best wood fired pizzeria restaurant in Liverpool!

A cosy and atmospheric environment, somewhere I would return to eat again. Foods good too.

Heard loads of people talking about this place, so decided on a takeaway treat for father’s day. Phoned and asked to order some pizzas for a set time. Turned up at the restaurant, it was packed and the place was bouncing, but our pizzas were ready at the time requested, the staff were super friendly...got home and had the best pizza I’ve had in a long long time, they were absolutely delicious. Real quality, super cheesy and the wood fire really does make all the difference. Great to have this locally, can’t wait for another one, next time we’re going in to the restaurant for some of that atmosphere!

Best pizza in crosby, by a long stretch. Have a go of the tirramasoo and pistchio riccotta cake, topdrawer.

Three for two pizza today - doesn't get better than this, best pizza around, the flavour from the wood oven is delicious. Lactose intolerance? No problem, really good vegan mozzerella. Busy but great service. An absolute gem.

The best pizza I’ve ever had, great vibe and attentive staff. We can’t wait to go back

We've been a few times and the food is always amazing! Couldn't ask for better pizza or service, always friendly and welcoming when you go and such a gem to find outside of Italy. We live locally and use the takeaway service too, there are no bad things to say about this restaurant!!

Fantastic food, lovely friendly staff. Small place so book ahead if you can but even if fully booked you can get a takeaway.

Disappointed (to say the least). After being recommended regarding this place by a visiting London chef I know who makes a point of testing out pizza places around UK...and plus rave reviews here I was keen to say least. Imagine my disappointment when the overwhelming taste I got throughout was burnt carbon. If the underside and edges being charred black was part of Napoli authentic experience then I'm afraid it's wasted on me. Would have got lower stars , but the desserts were excellent and the staff very friendly and attentive. However won't be returning.

Their Pizzas are abslutelydellicious. I've only used them for take out but they are most efficient & never fail to please.

Vibe: Family friendly nautical disco Service: excellent - friendly and helpful Food: Literally the best pizza I've had in my life. The menu felt like an italian hug. Had caprese to start - no fuss no frills, just tasty. The pizza crust was absolutely amazing. Light, fresh and utterly delicious. A real treat but the kind that isn't just for special occasions - just because. We'll be back!!

Spur of the moment dinner with a friend. We got the last table! Staff were very friendly and attentive but not pushy. Food was delicious! Pizza base was perfect and the toppings tasty. A visible decorative traditional pizza oven added to the ambience... and probably taste! Highly recommended.

The best service, pizza an value around. A little gem

The pizzas are really nice and feel like a healthy fix. Don’t usually love pizza but would recommend this restaurant lovely staff and amazing food.

I can honestly say that I was so excited to try this place out considering it was traditional "Italian" pizza however my whole experience was awful. First of all, the customer service from the staff was terrible, I literally had to shout multiple times to get the waiters attention and terrible communication they were not approachable at all. Secondly the food tasted okay when I was eating it however the base was very soggy and undercooked. A couple hours later I eventually ended up vomiting it was that bad, this was literally the only thing I had eaten all day so it couldn't have been anything else. I'm not sure whether I decided to go on a bad day or whether it's constantly like this on a daily basis however it is safe to say I will not be going there again sadly. Lastly when it was time to receive the bill, the trainee had charged me double the amount for the cannoli thinking I wouldn't notice. Just an awful experience which has completely put me off.

Hey this place is great! Pizza olives wine and desserts to die for. Had such a lovely night. Great atmosphere and didn’t feel like we were in St John’s Rd. Fantastic value fir money will definitely be returning. Thank you

Struggling to find a better word than perfect. The dough is perfectly made - thin with the perfect crust. The pizza is baked in the wood fired oven till perfection. The topping combination was perfectly delicious! Genuinely recommend this place. Treat yourself and you won't regret it, I promise you that!

What delicious pizzas. Lovely place with friendly staff. Will come again soon.

Best pizza 🍕 shop around I refuse to go any where else lovely staff and great service ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Star's all day keep up the good work

Favourite restaurant in Liverpool, nothing better than the best pint of morreti in a frosted glass with a calabrese pizza! The best

This pizzeria close to Waterloo station in Crosby is absolutely fantastic. I have tried many pizzas in Italy and across the UK and so far this is one of the best. Definitely much much better than famous “italian” pizzerias in London. Very simple space with a simple menu, as you would expect from an authentic Pizzeria in Italy. The dough is absolutely delicious, with a high crust thinning towards the centre. The toppings are amazing. Perfectly cooked in a wood fired oven. Absolutely a must try if you are in Liverpool. Luckily I just moved closed by and I will definitely go back.

Best Pizza in Crosby, scratch that Liverpool.

Amazing pizza's always. Highly recommended

Great lovely food and lovely staff will be back there 😀

Great pizzas, friendly staff, great for take away, we are regulars.would highly recommend them and they serve great lager

Lovely food, atmosphere and staff. We will be visiting regularly. The pizzas are superb.

Cancel ordered because they can't be bothered won't be making any orders again wouldn't recommend

Fantastic food. Highly recommended 👌

Pizzas are just the absolute best, it’s great value and a lovely atmosphere. Can’t go wrong!

Words cannot do justice to the pizza here. From “award winning” pizza in Edinburgh to pizza in Napoli the pizzas at il capitanos make these sultry imitations taste a pile of dirt. Nothing compares to the pizza, the wine and most importantly the service and I cannot state enough the PIZZA! Please if you’ve considered this place, BOOK! You won’t regret it, in fact you’ll never be able to eat a pizza anywhere else!

Visited here for the first time last Saturday. Headed back this Sat which I think says all you need to know! I had the carbonara pizza and tiramisu which I'd happily recommend.

Went to IL Capitano's early Wednesday evening (09/06/21). I have used the takeaway service throughout lockdown and always enjoyed the pizza but I have to say getting them direct from the wonderful oven took them to a different level. Absolutely delicious 😋 Terrific little restaurant with pleasant attentive staff and a good buzz. Very reasonably priced as well. What's not to like. Highly recommended.

Lovley food! Pizzas was spot on 😋

1st visit tonight, lovely fresh food in pleasant surroundings.

Hands down the best pizza around. As authentic as you will get. I can't recommend enough. Staff are lovely and helpful to. Would give it more stars if I could

This place is truly amazing! We've visited quite a few times since they've opened and the food is always spot on, the service is perfect and the staff are extremely friendly and accommodating! The pizza is some of the best we've had, and their inclusion of a decent vegan menu is a godsend to us. We never hesitate to come here for great food and boss atmosphere! Definitely give it a go if you're ever in the Waterloo areas, you won't be disappointed!

Great night last night sitting outside il cap , brilliant food and drink, thoroughly enjoyed ourselves, cheers Jay and team !

Delicious. The quality of the ingredients really shows. If you want proper pizza, this is the place to go.

If Caps is one of those places you've seen and thought "I should try them", I urge you to do it. You won't be disappointed. With 24hr fermented dough that catches in the wood fired oven in just the right way I cant recommend these guys enough. I thought I had more pictures but by the time I've got these home I just want to dig in!

Fabulous pizza and really helpful with ensuring that gluten free option was labelled and kept separately. Looking forward to eating in once we are allowed to

Amazing pizza, friendly staff and the yummiest cheesy garlic bread. Would recommend !

Absolutely amazing pizzas again! Can’t recommend this place enough for a take away pizza .. thank you

Got three pizza to salty, one the cheese slid of the pizza another was hard, mine was burnt on the edge, looked very basic and not a lot of meat on them, couldn't even slice them, won't be going back

Not only are the pizzas gorgeous but the staff are so friendly and helpful. I don't think I've ever actually been able to pick a time for delivery for a take away. Really cheered up what should have been a rubbish lockdown birthday.

Had a fantastic takeaway from here on Sunday evening - two lovely pizzas and the antipasto sharing starter for two. Really good portions, very quick service and reasonable price. Real traditional pizza. Highly recommended!

Good meal out, even in these different times. 2starters+2pizzas+1desert+1coffee+bottle red. £52.

Absolutely outstanding.First rate,authentic wood fired pizza,great ambience.Would recommend o anyone who wants the real deal....

Fantastic pizza. Ive only had take-out and always been really impressed. They made me a four cheese pizza as per my request and it was excellent. The restaurant looks beautiful as well.

Best pizza I've ever had. Lovely and attentive staff and quick service. Can't wait to go back.