The best restaurants serving Italian food in Sefton North West

Where to start here. We booked a table for 11 (in plenty of time), they gave us a table for 6 and then upped it to to 8 after a little while. We were asked if we wanted drinks once when we first sat down, they got the drinks order wrong. They did not bring over one of the kids drinks. We had to ask 3 times for the missing drink. They didn't ask again if anyone wanted a drink (we were there for 2 hours). We didn't have any starters and it took an hour for us to get our main courses (which were excellent). Included in the kids meals was some ice cream. We had to ask for it. We then had to ask for it numerous times again. It took a further 45 minutes to bring it over. An absolute joke. I wouldn't have minded but I ordered a drink that never came so I was thirsty. And then we were charged separately for the ice cream which should have been included as part of the kids meal deal. It was one of the most infuriating dining experiences that I've ever had. I've eaten here before and again the service was poor so I will never dine in here again. Takeaway only going forwards.

First time visiting so not sure what to expect, we got 2 slices of pizza and nachos, I got meat feast, wife got chicken & sweetcorn (with added onion) nachos arrived first followed by the pizza. Slices were about 1/3 of a XL at a certain ‘spot pizza delivery’ served with dips as well. Drinks were a bottle of zero San Miguel (only zero beer they had, but it’s one of the nicer ones) and 2x187ml wine. All came to £25 so not too expensive for Southport and we both thoroughly enjoyed it. We sat outside on a glorious Wednesday evening. Well recommended.

We had a family party at my home for my Mum's birthday and ordered a few platters of sandwiches and grazing meats. We were so impressed with the variety of food we were given, the quantity and the superb presentation. The scotch eggs are amazing! It was so easy to lay the platters onto the table and let our guests dig in. There were lots of oohs and aahs and very little wastage as everything was so delicious. I can't recommend these caterers enough. They are now my go to place for future occasions.

Food was delicious, lovely place, great friendly service from our waiter Elliot, nothing was too much trouble for him Would recommend

Best restaurant in southport for Italian needs. I had the pizza and was by far best pizza Ive ever had. Girlfriend had pasta and that was 10/10… will definitely be coming back here

Pasta 51 Express was fabulous ! Freshly cooked Italian food in a market environment. Southport market is made up of a myriad of kitchens with central seating and a huge affordable bar in the centre . Can’t rave enough about the freshly cooked spaghetti bolognaise at Pasta 51 Express. What a hidden gem the whole market is and so competively priced! Well done Southport .

Amazing food, really nice staff and the atmosphere is really relaxed. If you go there I definitely recommend their meatball pizza and the tiramisu (one of the best I've ever had)

Popped in here for lunch on a Friday afternoon expecting an average Italian meal. Wow the food was amazing. Great Caprese salad. The spaghetti alla vongole was superb too. The tiramisu was also exceptional. We just got back from a 4 day trip to Rome and honestly this food was better than anything we had there. Great family run business and great service too. Definitely coming back when we visit Southport again. Better than 5 stars.

A very charming evening. The staff created a wonderfully warm atmosphere for our family occasion. The food was of a high quality. Thoroughly recommend.

The food was nice, but to wait an hour and a half for starters is unacceptable.

A good place to visit for a chat and drink.

Shut & doesn’t look like the pictures so no idea what it’s like. Suggest you drive by before deciding as I cannot say it’s still in business

Good food wine menu polite staff good service

Thanks guys for brilliant food and great service whist we’ve been back home for a few months. One of our favourite restaurant in Southport and the food is so good. Been coming here since it opened and we have never had a bad meal. All the staff are so pleasant and very attentive. Look forward to returning November for a few months again. We’ve missed la Tabella a lot especially Friday nights . Thanks guys

Really nice place staff brilliant good beer /food