The best restaurants serving Italian food in Sefton North West

Having read the reviews for Il Capitano i count wait to visit. Not a massive pizza fan but this place is pretty local so was hoping for good things. First off the food is lovely. We shared a chacuterie sharer which was really nice. I had a pizza and the wife had a seafood linguine, again both were very nice. So why only 2* review. First off its incredibly busy. Not with diner but with takeaway drivers. There is a constant stream of just eat, uber eat, deliveroo etc through the door making the venue freezing cold. It also means the staff ( one server ) are rushed off there feet. We waited 40 mins just to order a starter. It also means the food and drink is literally thrown down. I ordered a red wine which was stone cold because the bottle is kept on a shelf by the till. Lastly there is only one toilet shared by men and women and the seat was hanging off.Something so easily fixed should be allowed in this day and age. I hope they can sort these issues because the food really is outstanding.

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.

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 .

This is an absolute hidden gem. This small restaurant in maghull could honestly be in the running forvthe best pizza in liverpool. We got a margherita and napoletana pizza and both were excellent and were very authentic and high quality pizzas. Staff were lovely and there is a nice and informal atmosphere. This is a genuine hidden gem.

The food is amazing at this family run restaurant the ambiance ia wonderful and staff are terrific i would highly recommend this restaurant

Back to Don Luigi restaurant in Formby tonight. Service was great and lovely food. Well worth a visit.

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

The best fat italian love it here always great food

Such a special place. Top quality food, truly delicious. But also a family run restaurant and so friendly. Totally recommend.

Lovely local place with a nice atmosphere. Food is lovely and great service! Have some great singers on to!

Food is unbelievable! Staff are even better! Francesco especially made an impression- he was super friendly to me and my partner on Valentine’s Day

Walked in and we were seated immediately. Food was excellent and service was friendly and fast. Loved the selection and atmosphere.