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 .

I don't really review, but what an amazing experience, I witnessed today, Di Scala. As soon as we walked in, we was greeted with a welcome and sat down straight away. The atmosphere was amazing, clean and the staff were friendly. Food was superb and fast. The Garlic Bread with Cheese was to die for . First time coming here and will be going back there again

I came today with my family for a meal. Very good food and fantastic and friendly service.

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.

Service was excellent Food was very disappointing not good quality.

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

We went and there were six of us, and from the minute we actually sat down to leaving the restaurant, we were made to think that nothing was too much trouble - I can’t praise this enough -

Excellent food & service Great atmosphere 👌 I had the ravioli off the special menu and didn’t disappoint As always we ordered garlic bread to start a plain & a tomato one which was so good. Can’t buy this from a shop and recommend it.