Villa Romana - Italian Restaurant Liverpool in Liverpool

Lovely restaurant and good food. We knew about the 90 minute sitting before we booked but still felt a bit rushed so we didn't go over our time limit. We didn't have time left for deserts. But apart from that all good.

Food was amazing. Wine list was mass market Italian centric but good quality. Ambience was loud and crowded but lively and enjoyable enough. Enjoyed dinner here.

Came here for my birthday. Food was really good and very good service from staff. They also played happy birthday and gave me free icecream with a candle. Definitely would come here again.10/10

What can we say about the place where the Fab Four, better known as The Beatles, launched themselves into the world? Being in that environment is like taking a wonderful trip back in time... Party all day, fun people and the sound, Beatles, of course!

Great atmosphere Lovely food Great staff

Food was delicious. Staff were so helpful - good prices though the garlic tomato bread starter was a little on the small side however main course was more than substantial. Will most definitely be back. Xx

Lovely restaurant...proper Italian food and hospitality. A definite go-to for a great evening . Thank you

Brilliant food, exceptional service and price is very reasonable

Very basic food. I had Pasta Romana nothing special quite boring.

We were really looking forward to our evening in this beautiful restaurant however we were very disappointed. We booked for 8pm however they said they could take us at 8:30. We were more than happy to attend at 8:30 as we were really looking forward to eating at this particular restaurant. As we arrived at 8:30pm the kitchen staff drew us dirty looks unhappy at the time we came in. A young waiter rudely asked are you booked as we approached the front desk. We then sat down and were looking at the menu, a senior waiter approached our table abruptly and told us we better hurry up and decide what we want as kitchen closes at 9. A bit disappointing as it was the restaurant who asked if we could attend at 8:30pm however they seemed so angry at having to serve us. Service for the rest of the evening wasn’t good, the base of my partners pizza was undercooked, we understand this could have been rectified if we had sent back the food however we didn’t as we were already made to feel unwelcome enough. no second drinks were offered, no deserts offered. We had to wave over for the bill and were left so disappointed. As two hospitality workers ourselves we know and completely understand it’s not easy when restaurants are busy however we were celebrating something very special last night and unfortunately felt so disappointed. We had hoped to eat desert and have another drink however due to not feeling welcome this did not happen. Sorry to have to leave a negative review, I wish our experience was different. We would have preferred you to knock back our reservation rather than treat us this way on such a special evening.

Nice ambiance and accommodating staff!!!

Cosy traditional Italian in the heart of Liverpool with great food every time.

Well what a fantastic experience the three Mcs had here. The food,setting and staff were exceptional. The service was brilliant, the food was sublime. Also a very good varied menu and clean surroundings. We will be back. Thank you.

Delicious food, lovely service and great atmosphere, the decor is beautiful and a roaring fire to boot! The dessert trolley is a spectacle to behold

Wonderful in all areas. Will be back next time we are in Liverpool.

Our 1st time visiting here on our stay in Liverpool,and were not disappointed. Such a great atmosphere Staff pleasant and friendly. Food delicious. Well recommend. Definitely be back.

We went last night for my daughter's birthday. The service was excellent and the place is really authentic. My starters and desert were very nice but was disappointed with my main course ( tortelloni basilica) having said that about my main my daughter's was lovely and I would recommend the place as overall it was a very good experience.

The food was excellent and the prices were very acceptable. However, I have a question...can you open a restaurant in Glasgow??? Please!

Been eating here for over twenty years, and the food has always been superb. Friendly and efficient service, and lovely surroundings. Wonderful!

Great Italian restaurant in Liverpool. The dishes were very delicious, the atmosphere was pleasant. The first floor is very beautiful, well decorated and spacious. Thanks!

Lovely....make sure you book. Very busy !

We ordered the Margherita pizza, which is not Italian at all, but it tastes excellent, and the rice with mushrooms was bad. I also did not like the tortellini with spinach and cheese. We spoke sweetly to her, and we were also impressed. 😂 The restaurant is larger than its size and has more and better options. The price for two people is 47 pounds.

Three courses, excellent food and flavours. Highly recommend 👌

Couldn't fault it. Excellent choice on the menu, very tasty food and great service. All staff were friendly and welcoming. A lively feel to the restaurant on a Friday evening, which was full, so glad we booked in advance. Very happy to recommend.

What a find! Food is impeccable and the value for money is insane. The staff were so wonderful. The dessert trolley was a personal highlight, as someone who has a massive sweet tooth. Would definitely come here again.

Beautiful meals really enjoyed it

Luv this place, visit everytime we in Liverpool

Favourite italian in Liverpool, food delicious, service superb and the building is beautiful

Fantastico: lovely wee place: food, location and ambience excellent. Staff made it that wee bit special.

Service staff really friendly and helpful Food excellent

Nice and busy place. Excellent food!

Amazing spot for dinner in Liverpool. We had the spaghetti bolognaise and carbonara, both of which were delicious. We also treated ourselves to a mojito and dessert, both of which were incredible! We had the salted caramel brownie and tiramisu which were wheeled to us on a very fancy dessert cart! 😋 Lovely place for a date night.

Amazing food amazing staff, the atmosphere fantastic, not a place for a quiet romantic meal but great for a fun evening.

Great atmosphere, friendly servers, and delicious food. One of the best options in Liverpool.

Love everything about this restaurant. The best in Liverpool. Always our first choice place to eat.

What a lovely place! We visited Villa Romana for a family meal as a small group. My daughter had visited before, and requested to go back again as she had been so impressed on her first visit. It certainly did NOT dissapoint! The ambiance in Villa Romana was perfect. The authentic decor is absolutely beautiful, the smell of amazing food, friendly reception from the staff and the whole place is spotlessly clean and well presented. The food and drink - we dined on a variety of foods from the menu and all were piping hot, beautifully presented and delicious. The dessert trolley was amazing. Wines were excellent quality and realistically priced. A good range of food options were available and again, prices were reasonable, especially for a high standard city centre restaurant. Service - this was faultless. Staff were smart, well mannered and attentive. Service was prompt and staff managed to get the balance of availability and descretion on point. We would definitely return and recommend Villa Romana, a little piece of Italy in the heart of Liverpool.

Lovely food and great service 👌

Really good food. Was very busy when we went but service was quick. We had to pay on the way out as all the staff were busy with orders and we couldn't get anyone's attention to pay. Book ahead on busy days.

Wow! This place was buzzing - great food and service. Will return if we come back to Liverpool!

Been going there on and off for probably 30 years. Always great food, lovely staff and great atmosphere at reasonable prices.

Never fails ..always excellent. Daughter at liverpool university 3 years. had her 18th..21st and just had her graduation meals here. Always book in advance ..

Came here as a walk in table of 4 today, despite being very busy they fit us in upstairs, the atmosphere is definitely nicer downstairs but the food and service was great, would recommend

Came here for a friends 50th birthday. Reservation highly recommended. We were sat upstairs. Service was quite quick despite being busy. The portions are a decent size. My friend got the carbonara starter size and said it was enough. We also got starters 2 garlic bread, a tomato and onion salad and goats cheese. They have a dessert trolley with plenty of options and a decent portion. Staff are friendly. Would recommend.

Had a pre-theatre meal early evening meal here. Excellent menu at sensible prices.

Excellent service we are back tomorrow great value and great selection of good wine

We were there on Wednesday evening a party of 4. The 3 choose steak the food was superb the staff were very patient with us. The wine was very nice too. The overall impression was brilliant and when can I come back.

We had a lovely Italian meal here. The food was delicious and the dessert trolley looked amazing! Sadly, we didn't have time for dessert as we were off to a show. I would definitely recommend this restaurant.

Authentic Italian restaurant. Food was exceptionally good 👍 Our party enjoyed all our starters and mains. The deserts are out of this world. The service was great, friendly and efficient with an Italian authentic mix. The atmosphere was spot on, we were sat in a room full of chatter and merriment, people enjoying food, fine dinning and great company.

My friends and I visited yesterday on the 28th on a Friday around 1:30pm without a reservation . We were seated quickly and the staff were friendly and accommodating. We each had a pasta meal, the food was decent, definitely somewhere to go if you want a hearty meal. The only small gripe we had was the speed of the service at the end when we paid our bill and had to go up to ask for our change. Other than that it was lovely.

Excellent food and service. Highly recommended

Excellent food and prompt service.

Great staff and food, Only pizza wasn't that great day

As,always delish food and lively service, staff so friendly and welcoming

Good value for its location. Food delivered very quickly

Great father's day meal at Villa Romana. Great food and service, not to mention the price - £192 for drinks and 3 courses for six of us. Better then the hyped up Casa Italia

Really enjoyed the meal today, very nice staff delicious food and great atmosphere, will definitely be coming back.

Simply wonderful and welcoming space. Friendly staff with a contagious sense of humor. About the food, pasta and canelonni, excellent! I recommend!

All good, excellent Italian restaurant 👌

Always a superb meal, good choice of drinks and attentive staff.

If it was acceptable to lick the plate in public I would have. Absolutely amazing food. Highly recommend to anyone 👌👌

Lovely food, again and great friendly staff. Did I mention how good the food is? A gem of Liverpool!

Been multiple times and staff are very attentive, food is always great. One of my favourite places to go

Brilliant service and amazing food, highly recommend

Nice atmosphere, good service and lovely freshly cooked food, the calamari was the best I've had in a while. Some of the starters could pass off as mains as portions were generous.

Best Italian I've been to in Liverpool

I’m sad to say but what looked from appearances to be a lovely Italian restaurant was actually quite poor. Firstly a lunch time sitting and the waiter never smiled or particularly engaged with us which made me feel unwelcome . As another negative review mentioned the food came out too quick to be freshly prepared.We were not asked if our food was ok and mine had uncooked vegetables not Al dente but raw. I requested a refund which was agreed on my dish.The rest of the parties food was ok nothing special. I think the question is when food comes out within minutes is it freshly made for us and we wouldn’t return for the lack of interaction from the waiter and one really poor dish

A very disappointing visit, we had been a few years ago and really enjoyed our meal, the atmosphere and decor. Booked last night, a party of seven for a special birthday. A completely different experience, no music, no atmosphere, very brisk service which was quite abrupt and not very welcoming. The food was very disappointing, spaghetti bolognaise served cold and had to go back, Spaghetti pescatore did not taste fresh, quite pungent, Four of our party not feeling well today. Such a shame, maybe the chef had an off day, we decided not to order desert or coffee and left after paying a substantial bill. Such a shame, we won’t be back.

The food was delicious. Staff were friendly and were patient. Marlot was very nice.

Excellent option to eat well in an elegant atmosphere.

Very nice place but it's not authentic Italian. Food was edible... But felt it was a dish I could do at home for less money. Waiters were very nice. Not very knowledgeable about the drinks/food combination, but fast. Unfortunately, the tiramisu I asked for wasn't fresh, I could smell the fridge odour in the over whipped cream, we couldn't eat it. A pity, because it's a really nice place...

Impressive menu and portion sizes

Stumbled across this little gem whilst in Liverpool. Gorgeous place-authetic Italy in the middle of the city centre. Food was amazing, staff great. Actual restaurant building so lovely. Will definitely go here again.

Found villa romana after searching for Italian restaurants for our stay in Liverpool. Restaurant was busy but we had booked beforehand. Service was great, food arrived very quickly after we ordered, delicious! We were so impressed with the dessert trolley, have never been somewhere with a dessert trolley before. My dad had the amaretto cake, he said it was amazing.

The food here was nice. However it is very noisy, and we were seated upstairs next to the stairs and squashed up against a wall. Almost like it was a walkway where a table had been squeezed in. It wasn't really a great place to sit and eat, I was sat facing my partner who had the wall directly behind him and a wall to my left, the stairs just next to our table where the waiters were coming up and down to serve other people. The service was good. I wouldn't go here again, as the upstairs tables weren't very desirable, and the downstairs were too noisy to tall to each other properly.

Couldn't fault this place, starter, main pudding and wine were all superb. Fantastic ingredients cooked to perfection.

Visited Saturday 4 May which was the most recent of the many times I've dined out here. Had a fabulous 3 course meal and a bottle of wine, served by friendly and attentive staff. The restaurant, although busy, has a lovely ambience. We where sat upstairs on the balcony this time, which was lovely. I have and will continue to recommend Villa Romana as a place to dine out.

A really nice experience. Very good food, great service and a nice atmosphere in a very busy restaurant

Superb food; the flavours were noticeably better than our usual Italian in Bold Street. Essential to book, though. We went on a Thursday evening, and virtually every table was occupied.

Wonderful ambience felt like I was in Italy. The service from the staff was excellant, all very friendly and efficient. A good selection to choose from the menu. All the meals were well presented and delicious. The wine list is excellent, I would heartily recommend the Passo del Sud Appassimento. The desert trolley was a fantastic touch, making it too much of a temptation, with such a wonderful selection to pick from. Would definitely make a retun journey to dine here again.

This is always my fave place for dinner when in Liverpool. Walk past and look through the windows; always packed to rafters because their reputation is so good. All the food was great but you must save room for the dessert trolley. Top stuff!

Food was delicious, great for the lunch we had and excellent value. Staff were attentive and made us feel at home. Will definitely be back soon for dinner.

Walked in and it was half empty. Ask for a table for 2 and the host rolls his eyes because we haven't booked. Takes us to a table. Slams his hand down and says I need the table back by quarter to 3. It was about 1pm at this point. If I could give 0 stars I would. Terrible service. Went to the Casa Italia where they at least welcome your custom.

Came in at 1.10 greeted if you want to call it that by a gent. Asked if we had booked (there was about 3 tables with people the rest was empty) when we said no he huffed and walked away then pointed to a table. So we walked over. We sat down and he slammed his hand in the table and said I need this table back at 2.45 and walked away. Myself and my husband were just shocked at how abrupt and snotty this server was we walked out. If it was as busy as the casa Italia gets I could understand but it was literally empty, we walked to the casa Italia and were greeted with a smile and amazing service.

Absolutely beautiful venue, lovely attentive staff, very reasonably priced and the most amazing dessert trolley!!!!

Visited here with friends whilst I had time to spare between the boat arriving from Douglas on the Isle of Man and awaiting the coach back home to Bristol (had 5 hours and was a RESULT OF THE TRAIN STRIKES) Anyway had a very nice pizza and drinks - the service and ambience was nice - would well recommend and even had a doggy bag for the left overs which was nice - called in on a lunchtime

Wife and I booked this for a Friday evening, wanted something close to our hotel Nova Hotel which is about 500 yards away. So glad we did, stunning food, service, atmosphere and value. The ribs for starters are to die for, my wife had the meatballs, I had the sea bass, wife had the chicken, brocoli pasta, lemon meringue pie and I had pecan, caramel gateau, we had a bottle of house wine, 2 peronis came to under £95. No complaints absolutely stunning. Thank you.

Good Italian restaurant, it is a compromise for those who want to eat Italian without spending too much and the interior of the restaurant is very nice.

Went there with a high expectation thinking I was getting a itialan experience, as soon walked in and they sat us down ,very fast which was OK but they we was waiting for the waitress and they were playing oasis which I thought was not a feeling of a itialan restaurant and after that felt like they had NOW 54 on , then we ordered a very expensive red wine which was good, that we ordered a starters as soon as we ordered we had a sip of the wine and the starters was there within seconds, and then we ordered a pizza and looked like and tasted like an asda pizza, 50 minutes we were in there and it felt very rushed and definitely didn't feel like a itialan restaurant very disappointed as we had high hopes for this place Pizza tagged at bottom, you can't tell.me that doesn't look like a pizza from asda

By far my favourite Italian restaurant, food is amazing and great service.

Been here both times I've come to Liverpool, unbelievable!

Pizzas served are delicious. Waiters are polite but somehow snub. They don't look much friendly and they have a unique way to make you feel intimidated to ask something from them. Maybe this is just an Italian way of waitressing.

It's a gem, delivering authentic Italian flavors through standout pasta dishes, fresh seafood, and expertly grilled options. The warm ambiance and attentive staff make it a top choice for a delightful dining experience in the heart of the city. We enjoyed the seafood spaghetti, lamb chops, and lasagna, all of which were absolutely amazing. However, the milk cake for dessert fell short of expectations.

Brilliant night with my German Moenchengladbach friends

Beautiful, authentic restaurant with a lovely atmosphere and decor. The food was amazing and served well too. Lovely staff and service. Prices were reasonable and quality and taste of food excellent. Would recommend and return. Dessert trolley was jaw dropping - just a shame my pasta filled me and I couldn’t indulge further! A great place to dine.

Delicious; wholesome food. Quick service, hot, tasty food. Trattoria feel about it. Will definitely come back for more delicious Italian food.

What a fantastic place, fantastic and amazing staff. We will be back

One of the best Italian restaurants in Liverpool. A very authentic, cosy Italian vibe with friendly staff and a great choice of brilliant food and drinks. There is also a dessert trolley that has an amazing choice of cakes etc.

Great Italian food, lively atmosphere and good service.

Decent. The goats cheese starter was delicious. Pizzas were ok. Dessert was dreadful, advertised as oreo cheesecake was infact dry cake

Where to begin, no trip to town is complete without a stopping at this delightful venue. We know the menu off heart, bring on the garlic bread with cheese and two bowls of penne arrabbiata. Finish the meal by getting something from the desert trolley. Beware, one meal will never fulfil, you will always be coming back for more. Conveniently, located behind Bold Street and Liverpool Central Station and a 5 min walk away from Lime Street.