Little Italy in St. Helens

First visit and what can I say? Fabulous food 👌🏻lovely venue 😍 and friendly, welcoming staff and service 🤗. I would highly recommend, we enjoyed every minute and will definitely be back. ThankYou for a wonderful visit 😁

Went for a quick lunch whilst on my break at work. The carbonara was 10/10. One of the best I’ve eaten. Quite an achievement considering I’ve had carbonara in Rome!

A stand out quality restaurant for the area miles around. Small, so quirky. Authentic Italian food.... should be as run by Italians

Delicious authentic Italian food and fabulous customer service

UPDATE #3: We have now been many times for both lunch and dinner. Always great food, atmosphere and service. UPDATE #2: Wow. Just been for lunch. Fantastic food. We will be going again. UPDATE #1: It is open 6th June 2023 ORIGINAL POST: This new business is described as an Italian kitchen and takeaway. It has not opened yet, but I am really looking forward to it and trying it out. It should be a great addition to the local community.

Visited for lunch today. Fantastic restaurant. Food lovely, service great and smells like Italy! Highly recommended.

The food was absolutely amazing! Every dish was cooked to perfection. I had gnocchi, and I could not fault it. The staff are very welcoming and Carol has an incredible knowledge of all the dishes. We are looking forward to our next visit to Little Italy.

Awful food. Overpriced. I have been twice now but seens as it had good reviews I thought i'd give it a try again. Nope its still awful. If this is authentic italian then i'll give Italy a miss.

Went on Friday tea time with my 2 friends absolutely fantastic food 👌 the atmosphere is perfect and staff are so friendly welcomeing and helpful can't recommend enough, 😋thank you so much looking forward to my next visit 😊 .🇮🇹

Brilliant Italian Meal. Delighted. We regularly go here as our favourite local restaurant. Wonderful welcoming staff plus very good service overall.

This place is a little gem, first visit for us but it won't be the last, the food was very nice hospitality also was good a lovely place to visit, we recommend a visit, and we rate this place a 5

First time we’ve eaten here and it was fabulous. Family of 4. The garlic bread was so tasty and authentic. Had the pasta for main courses and it was lovely. Would highly recommend this place. Also the service was perfect attentive and friendly but not over bearing

Our first visit to Little Italy, Rainford, and it won't be our last! We are regular visitors to Italy and this is the best authentic Italian food we have had outside of Italy. Everything was cooked to perfection with beautiful fresh ingredients. We started with mushrooms and pate followed by pizza and spaghetti arrabiata. The tomatoes sauce and kick from the chilli was perfecto. The base to the pizza was true to it's Italian heritage. Sicilian lemon cake and cannoli for desert, again delicious and authentic. We finished the meal off with coffee and even had the option of fresh decaf. The staff were very friendly and helpful. A special shout out to Carola who ensured we were happy with everything. A little Italian gem, with a wonderful atmosphere for a true taste of Italy. We will be back to sample more delicious food and Italian hospitality.

Very small portions not authentic food Long wait Not for us at all

Brilliant choice for daytime or evening meals. I regularly go there with my wife and friends. Love the food and the service is first rate.

I had the pleasure of visiting Little Italy in Rainford after winning a voucher at a charity event, and despite it being miles away from where I live, it was absolutely worth the trip! From the moment my wife Joanne and I walked in, we were greeted with warmth and outstanding hospitality. The staff were amazing—friendly, attentive, and made us feel right at home. The food was nothing short of exceptional, with every dish cooked to perfection and bursting with flavour. We had a wonderful evening, and it’s safe to say we’ll be back again sometime soon! If you’re looking for a fantastic Italian dining experience with top-notch service, I highly recommend Little Italy

???? Any chance of looking after your other companies clients or was you really a chef and not an electrician as you claimed

I would say this is the best Italian ever wow the flavours are to die for I had food from the specials on both occasions and it never failed . The food was cooked and flavoured to perfection. The staff are so lovely and Italian too

We had never been before, but had been recommended as we love to eat out. We were made very welcome from the moment we entered. Very friendly and attentive staff, all could ask any questions about the menu. Food for each course when it was served was delicious and even though it is a trek for us to get there, we will definitely be back! Ian, Julie, Jacqui and Keera 😀

Excellent evening at Little Italy with our group of friends. We were well looked after, even though 11 of us, we were all served together. Food was delicious as usual, lovely venue. Great atmosphere, a good time had by all.

We have visited little Italy quite a few times and we are never disappointed. Always a lovely warm welcome from Carolla . The food is always amazing and the specials board changes daily the tiramisu is an absolute must . Keep up the good work

Well little Italy never disappoints food was fresh and tasty the menu is great and so much to choose from on the specials , the cleanliness of this place staff constantly wiping down and cleaning, the bathroom is spotless, the staff are so friendly and polite nothing is to much trouble for the staff can’t wait for my next visit

Little Italy is the best restaurant in St Helens. Their produce is always fresh and high-quality, and many ingredients are sourced from Italy and Sicily. The specials board changes frequently which is a great sign of a restaurant as many places haven't changed their specials board in months. The beer, wine and spirits are also outstanding. Staff are friendly and knowledgeable about the food and drink menu as well as friendly and professional.

Excellent authentic Italian food and great service from a friendly team. Good selection of starters and mains on the daily specials board too. Would definitely recommend.

First visit great food and service from the staff. Spotted online looking for somewhere to eat prior to concert in St Helens .

As you step through the door of this fantastic family run restaurant, you are greeted by the warmest of welcomes from the super friendly staff. The food is excellent (there is a great variety) and you are spoiled for choice by the additional dishes on the specials board. Nothing was too much trouble for the owners and the personal touches made our evening so much more special. Thanks to all, we will be back again soon!

Nice little Italian restaurant, shame as in the title a small restaurant it does not have enough covers for its popularity so book before you try 👍🏻...

Everything was excellent. Already planning our next visit.

Beautiful meal, fantastic service. A lovely relaxing evening

Gorgeous little Italian, fantastic waiter. I've only given 3 stars because the lasagne was such a disappointment! It was just a mound of slop on the plate... no flavour other than tomato and cheese, no discernable ragu sauce or beef, we were totally bemused because the other food was lovely.

Outstanding quality food and service. The mix of traditional pasta/ pizza dishes and more adventurous specials works really well.

Fantastic food Great drinks choice Helpful staff

I have a real problem with this restaurant, it doesn’t get worse, the food quality is brilliant, portion sizes are very good, service is excellent and the prices are well within acceptable levels for the quality of the food. We went as a group of four, seated immediately, drinks straight away, specials personally described and service well within acceptable limits. The food is very, very good. Warm, tasty and plentiful. Whether you are there for a family party, friends get together or single eating the service and quality are the same. The service from all of the staff is impeccable, friendly and personable.I love this place 😁🇮🇹🍝🍕

We go regularly to this restaurant with friends and we all think the food and welcome are exceptional. The owners and staff are lovely and friendly and the ever changing special board means there’s always something new to try. A particular favourite at lunchtimes is the sharing platter which is really tasty and there again varies in content each time. Always a pleasure to visit.

Visited little Italy for the first time today and it was so worth it. Had dinner there, two carbonaras and a cheesy garlic bread between us and it was absolutely amazing. As soon as we walked in there we were greeted with a smile and a team very clearly dedicated to bringing the best service to their customers. Wanted dessert but we were both too full to even think about ordering it. Can’t wait to come back!! Thank you

Fantastic as usual. We have been here many times. The food and severice is excellent. The specials board has different choices every visit. We are stuck for choice after the translation. Great starters and mains. The staff are exceptional and helpful no matter how busy they are. Can't wait for next visit.

Another fantastic lunch at little Italy. Food and severice exceptional. The owners and staff cannot do enough. The menu and specials board leaves you stuck for choice Can't wait for next visit.

what a fantastic run restaurant the food is amazing the best pizza anywhere, angry Vinny my favourite !! pasta dishes my hubby loves them especially the specials the staff are all so friendly the lady at front of house is so friendly and polite and is so informative about the dishes and specials she should be very proud of her family they are credit to her , all the staff make you so welcome nothing is to much trouble for these guys can't wait to return

The food nice but the service with the man was terrible asking for sauce for the kids and pulling a face . When serving food they should asked if you want sauce for the chips and salts that normal . Woman can be very rude when she wants to be . It's a shame good food but service is terrible

Great place for a pizza or just a coffee

Delicious food, fantastic fast service, staff who couldn't do enough, great food and reasonable prices. Cosy little place.

Fabulous Italian food, innovative not just a standard menu. A great welcome, excellent and friendly service creating a really enjoyable atmosphere. Can't recommend enough - make sure you book though, it is both small and popular!

Lovely lunch with girls from work. Amazing food, service was excellent and such nice staff! I will definitely be back!

Unbelievable!! 🍕🇮🇹🍝 This place has it all, from amazing quality food, outstanding service and a great atmosphere. We arrived after being recommended it because apparently this place has great pizza (they wasn’t lying). We asked if they had a table for 4 and space for a pram, the staff very quickly made a space for the pram and we were seated. The atmosphere was relaxed and welcoming, at no point did we feel we were in the way or a hindrance with the pram or baby. We were given the lunch time menu to order from, and it had a good selection, easy to pick something, especially with a young fussy eater in the group. The pizza’s were delicious, fresh, light and the best pizza I’ve had. We had fries they were very tasty. Someone in the group ordered pate and commented how nice it was. Garlic bread was also fresh, none greasy and went down a treat. The staff was kind enough to make plain pasta with no flavour or herbs adding for the young person in the from who is a fussy eater and she finished the whole dish. Onto deserts, they have a whole selection to choose from, we picked ours to take out and this wasn’t a problem, they were more than happy to package this up. Overall a small slice of perfection in rainford that’s definitely worth visiting, they have a pizza can that is open so if the restaurant is busy the same quality is able to be served outside. We now have a new pizza favourite and I don’t think anyone will be able to beat this for quality or quantity. They also do food to take out.

Takeaway food .plenty in portion.

Called in for lunch today. Excellent menu, homemade food, friendly staff and reasonable prices. Although small inside it was very impressive and we will return. No hesitation recommending Little Italy.

Our first visit and we weren't disappointed. The food and service were both excellent. So pleased we chose to have lunch there and can't wait to go back

This is an amazing authentic little family run restaurant that never fails to surprise... From the moment you walk in the greeting is warm friendly and professional.. The food is fresh good quality and full of flavour you may be full, but have to try a desert..which if needed can be "take away!" From coffee and cake.. or cocktails and antipasti never fails. It's my go to place to have time with friends or a date with hubbie.. It's a gem of a place... You would be "crazy" not to go..

The food was amazing. So lucky to have such amazing food options on our door step. I'd recommend it to anyone who loves Italian food.

Right out the draw! My new go to. Usually go somewhere else not to far away? but we will be down here more often. The food was excellent, the cheesy garlic bread! The main was spicy arribietta, with a mozzarella bomb, could not fault anything!

We go here regularly and in the last 15 times we've been, there hasn't been one issue with the food. Their chuck steak burger is immense (on the specials board, so not guaranteed) so get it while you can if it's up there!

Great experience. We went not long after opening. Service was quick and friendly. We shared a few dishes and they were all delicious. Meatballs, bruschetta, burrata, Italian sausage focaccia. Highly recommend them all. Will be returning soon to try out the evening menu! 😋

Absolutely outstanding, from the food quality all the way to the staff & the atmosphere of the restaurant was amazing would highly recommend paying this restaurant a visit. Couldn't of had a better time than I did at little Italy 💯👍🏼

Absolutely cracking little spot for lunch. Went for the arabbiata which was spot on, whilst my colleague had an excellent lasagne. In addition they’ve got a great selection of cakes and desert on offer. Definitely worth checking out if you’re in the area.

Wow,first time tonight ,food and service amazing, so many more things I need to try ,definitely will be back 😋

Delicious and nice staff, wonderful weekend away and this was the highlight of the weekend when it comes to eating out instead of pub dinners which are dated

We had our first visit to Little Italy yesterday and after hearing great things, it didn’t disappoint! The food and the service was exceptional. Carolina was lovely and she guided us through the dishes. The other staff too were very attentive and friendly. The atmosphere was relaxed and cosy. We will definitely be visiting again soon. Would highly recommend!

Cannot wait to go again … what a fantastic little place with lovely people and the tastiest Italian food ever!! Myself and a friend sat and tried to eat our way through the menu. Alas we need another visit to do the other half! The ribs were amazing (not Italian enough for you? Wait till you try the sauce on them!!!) once again thank you for a lovely afternoon of delicious food 😃

Had a fantastic lunch today at Little Italy. The food was absolutely delicious. Can highly recommend the sharing platter, the ribs (sauce was unbelievably tasty) and the carbonara. The desserts were heavenly…it was difficult to choose as they all looked gorgeous but went for tiramisu and was happy I did. The staff there really made our visit. Friendly, welcoming and lovely people. We can’t wait to go back. You should definitely give this place a go. Thanks for a lovely meal.

Lovely food at both lunch and dinner settings, very welcoming staff, loved the food, enjoyed the coffee and the gin. Great atmosphere 👌

65 minutes after arriving we asked could we order another bottle of £27 wine. Answer was we need the table back at 7.15pm but I will give you the cork for the wine so you can drink it at home! Not welcoming.

Amazing food & hospitality! Great addition to Rainford

Beautiful, authentic Italian meals served within comfortable surroundings.

Enjoyed a lovely meal, very pleasant staff. Would highly recommend. Will be returning again soon.

A lovely smallish restaurant with great authentic Italian food and a very decent bar we try to go as often as possible

Very nice , but most of the food is just pasta and sauce that cost penny's. It was very tasty though. It needs to be bigger , so if you go for the evening you will need to book a table

Lovely meal tonight. Food was fresh and tasty. Excellent service, so good I was even tempted to get the amaretto pudding, which didn't disappoint. The atmosphere was relaxed and cosy. Definitely head back soon.

The food here was absolutely beautiful, one of the best Italian meals we’ve ever had. The service was wonderful, really good recommendations for local Italian beers. They gave us the tiramisu to go and that was gorgeous. We would 100% recommend going here. It’s probably worth noting, there is no gratuity added to the bill and we hadn’t taken any cash with us but we really would have liked to have left a tip.

Great food, great staff :) Really lovely experience and will be returning Just a notice for people- the salad with the calamari and the bruschetta (both very, very nice) have balsamic vinegar over them

Fantastic menu, food and even better owners. Special board explained proudly by Carole or Fab. Freshly cooked proper Italian food.

Been here quite a few times and always enjoyed the meal and atmosphere. Both lunches and dinners are tasty and authentic Italian food. Well worth a visit but you'll probably need to book

A gem of a restaurant in lovely Rainford. Tasty meals and small plates, served by the most pleasant staff/owners. Always a pleasant welcome.

Absolute gem of a restaurant. Food was excellent. Staff and service were excellent and a lovely relaxed atmosphere. Will be returning soon.

This is a cosy, welcoming place to be. Nothing is too much trouble and everyone is so helpful. The food and service as always us fabulous.

As the name suggests, a little gem of an Italian restaurant in the heart of Rainford. Delicious focaccia bread lunchtime sarnie with mortadella and provolone, including side salad with quality balsamic vinegar dressing. Lovely cappuccino too. All served up by friendly, attentive staff....

I have been trying to get a table on a Saturday evening for a while. Little Italy 🇮🇹 did not disappoint. We were greeted warmly on arrival which continued throughout the evening. All the team made us feel like an old friend. The food was all fresh and delicious. The Spaghetti Vongole was the best I’ve ever had. Perfect evening, perfect food, perfect hosts. Thank you ❤️

Excellent food, great service in a relaxed environment. We shared the calamari starter then both had a special for main. I had the linguine gamberoni and my other half had the Stinko. Both beautifully cooked and very tasty. We have now eaten here many times and all of it is tasty and brilliantly executed.

A fantastic place to eat . The staff were very friendly & hospitable. The food was excellent & great recommendations from front of house staff . A cosy family restaurant with great food . I would highly recommend a visit , you won't be disappointed

seating area in a small restaurant, but with a massive Italian heart .all our food was excellent, well prepared ,fresh and nicely served .concise menu but a good selection .highly recommended.

We booked for a five o'clock early evening meal, we were shown straight to our table and had what I can only describe as a sensational meal. We have recently come back from a trip through Milan, Bologna, Florence and Siena and the food was on par with the best we ate anywhere and better than most. For starters we had Arancini and a special of the board Cotechino. Both were delicious and portion sizes were very good and the food was full of flavour. For mains we had Spaghetti Vongole and King Prawn Linguine, again I couldn't fault either, perfectly cooked and well presented. Drinks wise we tested the authentic Italian beers, the Moretti and Messina and an Espresso Martini, couldn't fault any of them. The service in Little Italy is second to none, friendly and very competent. Everything is done with a smile and the chap who does the cocktails kept the whole restaurant smiling. We have been before and will absolutely return again, this really is an authentic slice of Italy in Rainford. Thank you.

Fantastic food and hospitality. Outstanding. Great service - traditional food and great choice of drinks. We can’t wait to go back!

Lovely friendly Italian, food quality and portion size excellent. I had Cannoli ricotta and spinach, lovely fresh salad with Balsamic dressing , Tiramisu/ ice cream and coffee all for £16.50 My partner had delicious pizza, coffee and ice cream for same price. We really enjoyed our meal and felt it had been cooked by a chef who cared about quality of ingredients. We will be back. Can also recommend this lovely Italian for cyclists who need a coffee and cake fix !

Excellent welcome, food, ambience and service.

Brilliant food polite staff will use again and deffo recomend to others

Fabulous food, friendly staff, lovely surroundings! Highly recommend. In particular the sharing platter.

Had breakfast there this morning 07/11/23 and it was brilliant - Italian twist on a full English. We will be back very soon for an evening meal.

Staff and food lovely. Nothing too much trouble.

I treated my mum to lunch here this afternoon. She recommended it after coming here with a friend, and it did not disappoint. The place is quaint & has a great atmosphere and feels cosy. Throughout our visit, it was always busy with couples/groups coming and going throughout. They were accommodating a group after a funeral, yet the owner still came over & managed to find us a table for 2 and seated us, without fuss. We had a pasta dish each, both of which were full of flavour and a great portion size. My mum had a glass of wine, and I had a latte. The prices were amazing - £7.95 for a pasta dish on the lunch menu was beyond reasonable! No wonder it was busy & comes highly recommended. As well as the great food & atmosphere, we had great service too - the waiting staff were attentive, friendly and kept checking everything was okay, with the owners chatting away to customers as well as working in the kitchen. Can’t wait to return and can’t recommend this local gem enough!

It's a lovely little place would definitely recommend it if you like a good coffee

Amazing food and atmosphere… staff are very welcoming and personable. We’ve been a few times now, either as a couple or with our young children and we have always had the BEST experience in every way. We also hired the whole place for our ladies cricket end of season meal and that was a wonderful night too and really well organised. We all agree that as a family, it’s our favourite place to eat, not only within Rainford but also the entire local area. My eldest son said it’s “a very calm atmosphere” and “you feel a bit like you’re on holiday”. He’s right. It’s difficult to get a table with it being so small so we always have to book weeks in advance. Very reasonably priced too. Thank you, and see you soon!

My friend and I went for lunch. Both meals were done to perfection. Staff was friendly and welcoming, atmosphere was good. Was rather busy for a lunch time Will definitely retuning to try the evening menu Highly recommend

We went for our anniversary and it was the most perfect dinner. The staff couldn’t do more and the food was both quick and delicious. The rustic feel of the restaurant and ambiance was delightful. Even lemons and oranges in a tree as though you...

We had a lovely evening such a welcoming atmosphere. Serving staff efficient and so friendly. The food is delicious. One of our party has a number of food allergies, this was discussed prior to our visit and he was so well catered for , nothing...

Third visit to Little Italy, really great night out again. The new staff who served us were really nice, looked after us and so friendly, we had a few laughs with them and this added to the great atmosphere in the restaurant. The food was...

quite easily the best Italian food I've ever had in this country. the atmosphere and service is brilliant and welcoming. would advise booking as its the popular you struggle to walk in.

Fabulous evening spent at the Little Italy restaurant, where you are guaranteed tasty and authentic Italian food and exceptional customer service. The atmosphere is like being invited for a family meal …highly recommended ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Come here often, best thing that has happened to the village. Food is amazing, fresh. Staff are really welcoming and professional, have a wealth of knowledge on all Italian food and wines. They have the nicest red wine I have tasted.

We was looking for a table here, but it is obviously very popular,nxt time I will book in advance "My fault for leaving it till the early evening on a busy Friday 😀 but the restaurant was willing to do me a take away,even at there busiest time which was very nice of them!! The food ordered was a little Italy pizza for myself&a cannelloni for the misses,which I highly recommend&the misses does too!! It was well presented&really fresh&tasty,if you like proper Italian food,don't hesitate its great&the staff are nice&very well mannered&very deserving of being popular

Ye proper boss pizzas here staff are sick as well

Bought me&misses a take away,which was absolutely lovely&well presented,I can honestly highly recommend the little Italy pizza,which was so tasty&well made,my misses had the cannelloni which she was highly impressed with,well worth the money&wait as its made completely fresh. If you like real Italian food...