Reviews of Il Forno. (Pizza) in Liverpool (Merseyside).

Il Forno

859 Reviews

354 Comments

Pizza

Italian restaurant

132 Duke St, Liverpool L1 5AG, United Kingdom

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Information of Il Forno, Pizza in Liverpool (Merseyside)

On this page you’ll find the address, open hours, more popular times, the contact, photos and real reviews of this business.

This business has received very good reviews from their customers, so probably it’s a place you should try if you are looking for this kind of services.

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Reviews of Il Forno

I. A.

Great atmosphere on a Friday night with really friendly waiters and fast service. Fun to have the carbonara served at the table and the chocolate bomb melted for us for dessert. The ox cheek was absolutely incredible, definitely recommend that dish!

E. G.

Make a reservation!! This place was delicious and I wish we had more time here. We were lucky to get here around 5:00pm and they allowed us to have a table until 6:30pm. I did feel rushed, but only due to time. I’m hoping it would have been different if we reserved. They have a large wine selection and they have options that are not very pricey. The food is delicious, this is hands down the best calamari I’ve ever had as an appetizer. I ate the Spaghetti alla Carbonara and they prepare it in cheese in front of your table. My husband had the Ravioli di Cinghiale. We ordered a bottle of 103 Sauvignon and two glasses of white wine recommended by our waitress. We also had the cannolis for dessert which was recommended by our waitress as well, but to be honest was a little too sweet for my taste. Everything was delicious! We would highly recommend and return. They were very busy and had at least 3 reservations for large parties especially bachelorette parties.

M. A.

First time there, our night was definitely pleasant due to all of the staff and especially Ariana. Carbonara, and linguine with sea food are a must! We felt so pampered.

M. R.

Amazing restaurant! The food was amazing. Staff all friendly, really nice atmosphere. I had the wold boar ravioli, and it was amazing!

a. c.

Lovely atmosphere, food was served quickly. Lasagne slightly disappointing due to size, tasted ok. Loads of space in the restaurant. Toilets downstairs.

L. S.

Excellent Calzone with Italian sausage, and you have to see for yourself how they prepare your Carbonara at the table, it's delicious! We went before going onto the Phil to see a show, ideal restaurant for this.

E. D. P.

Place is AMAZING and the staff is so polite and funny. Loved every second there. The food is very tasty, and really similar to the food I eat when I go to Italy. Not just the quality of the ingredients but the plate choices and the presentation of the food made the steak and the fish more delicious...I really recommend...

A. Z.

Lovely food, great staff, perfect place for a meal

O. F.

Excellent food - friendly staff - great atmosphere!

R. K.

Super birthday meal at this authentic Italian restaurant earlier in the week. A party of 6 and we all enjoyed the food and experience. Spacious seating. Great atmosphere and friendly service. It's always nice to have fresh food prepared at the table and to see the chefs at work in the kitchen (and using the built-in pizza oven). We had a mix of meat, fish and vegetarian eaters in our party and everyone was full and happy afterwards. Definitely on our list for a revisit next time we're in Liverpool. My personal favourite was the seafood linguine - delightful. Parking was also easy in the car park (pay n display) just on the side street.

S. P.

Couldn’t recommend anymore ..Amazing authentic food … helpful friendly service , relaxed atmosphere & reasonably priced

A. B.

I'm not usually someone who leaves reviews, but this time it's really deserved. I ordered a cacio e pepe with pasta modification (spaghetti instead of mezze maniche), they were fabulous. One of the best Cacio e pepe I have ever eaten in the UK. But the best compliments if I can, I dedicate them to the Lady (Arianna): congratulations! I felt at ease, she suggested me an excellent white wine, and a magnificent tiramisu like in Venice. All closed with a glass of limoncello. THANKSSSSSSSSS

M.

My Wife and I have been frequenting this restaurant for the last 4 years and I can say that we have never had a poor experience. Food is always fresh and authentic, service always friendly, premises always clean. I have been to many Italian restaurants over the years and this is definitely up there. Thanks Il Forno. Keep doing great things guys 😀

p. y. F.

Excellent restaurant with high quality services. ❤️

G. S.

Il Forno was ok. I have had better Italian meals for less money to be honest but the place is nice and the ambience is pleasant.

H. C.

The best Italian restaurant in the country that compares to true authentic Italian food. Amazing experience, restaurant is gorgeous, food was fantastic everything was so fresh and well presented. Staff were very helpful polite and friendly especially Arianna she was lovely! We will definitely be returning back to this place!

F. M.

Went for a meal for my partner’s birthday whose Italian and he felt like he was at home. It’s a beautiful restaurant with delicious authentic Italian dishes. I really enjoyed the fish and the dessert was amazing. The service was impeccable and it was even better that most of the workers spoke Italian. The place was very clean and they even provided masks for customers to wear when walking around the restaurant. I would definitely go again.

S. I.

It's decent enough but for me the Website creates a very good image of high end Italian cooking but the reality is less impressive. A bit hit and miss. Nice staff and great service, but the food, in my opinion, was a bit of a let down.

l.

Very good Italian restaurant, went there prior to going onto the Philharmonic for a show. Excellent quality food. You have to experience the preparation of a Carbonara dish at your table! My wife said it was delicious!.

C. K.

Used to be one of my favourite restaurants but seems to have gone down hill. Food was very basic this time, I got bruchetta for starter which was burnt and rock hard and chicken milanese for main which was very dry huge chicken and tiny bit of spaghetti. The waiters serving us where so quiet and no personality. Not sure if the restaurant has changed hands but doesn't feel anything special anymore.

P. B.

Go on Sunday and get a roast dinner! The gravy is something else, and you can’t beat a huge Yorkshire pud. Very accommodating staff with fitting our pram in too

L. S.

Fantastic. Food was excellent. Generous portions, very tasty. Great atmosphere and friendly staff. Recommend for sure.

L. K.

Nice atmosphere and lovely staff. Food is okay for a chain, a bit flashy for the sake of it. For example, the Carbonara is finished table side in a huge wheel of cheese - but it was only okay, not very warm (cause it had been 'fluffed' in the giant cheese bowl), and they used Pancetta instead of Guanciale. I know it sounds snobby, but if you are going to go to the trouble of putting on a show (and charging for it) at least use the right meat ingredient The Wagu Ribeye Steak was nice, the Prosecco was good too. Don't think I would go back. Good for the Instagram models, date nights and group meals. Avoid if you want genuine Italian food, there will definitely be a more authentic Italian somewhere else in Liverpool

L. M.

Delicious food and great service. Love the outdoor covered area! Will be back to try more dishes soon!

D. I.

We visited this place for the first time and were fascinated.And the pasta was the most delicious I've ever eaten with black truffles🤌 The only remark - the bartender had put a big lump of ice in my cocktail, filling half of the glass, but after a complaint the management corrected his mistake.🙃🙂

A. 0.

We really enjoyed our main courses but didn't like their version of tiramisu. We ordered from lunch set menu which we found very good value. Service was also good. Will visit again if we go that way.

C. O.

Lovely Italian restaurant with lots of space for group and couples. Meals very nice though not cheap. The medium stake was legit. Healthy options available too. Very nice hosts. Has toilets downstairs. Nice backgroind jazz music. Overall nice place.

M. C.

Superb! Food wine and service all 1st class. Nice space too. Recommended

L. F.

Fabulous food, probably the best yet. Chicken livers to start and lamb cutlets as a main, both superb.

E. J.

Went for their bottomless lunch deal out in their terrace. Was so warm you didnt need to worry about coats etc. Service was so attentive and amazing value they kept you topped up the entire 90mins which is unusual for bottomless deals. There was such a varied range of choice with the food too and they caterer for us being vegetarian and brought slightly different dishes out! £35 was such a good price to pay for what we got out of it!

C. W.

We went on a Monday so ordered from the all day menu getting a three course meal for £17. The servings were generous and everyone thoroughly enjoyed their meal! Beautiful atmosphere, very relaxed and fine dining, plus excellent wait staff!!!

l. d.

We had a works meal out, the staff are lovely and service was very good. Everyone was happy with the food they ordered, the wine and prosecco went down well too. Food is slightly more pricey than other places but the quality was worth it. It felt like more of a high end meal out. Would love to go back again.

A. H.

Nice food, we arrived in after a flight and day of travelling. Our waitress seemed quiet and honestly barely spoke the whole time we were there which made us feel a bit judged as we were a little underdressed since wede been travelling. Lovely place with nice enough food but don't expect alot of customer service. But thats just been our experience.

C. T.

The meal was well presented and flavoured also the cocktails were on point

M. C.

Rating is a very average of my son chicken satisfaction (high) and my spaghetti which for first time in a lifetime I needed to send back. Cause really overcooked abs cut like for kids ! Now I want to give a credit since they made me a new one and they were ok. So an average rate stands but can’t be more than that

M. H.

We went here on a busy Saturday without a booking, the lady squeezed us in and I'm so glad she did. A young man was our waiter, he was polite and attentive, great service. The food was excellent, the calamari starter was particularly good.

S. W.

Party of 15. We all had amazing food. Starters & mains all really nice. Staff lovely nothing was to much trouble.

K. C.

Food was lovely, service was great, staff are very helpful and friendly.

H. D.

Lovely Italian food. Friendly charming staff. Il Forni has been redecorated and it is beautiful. Highly recommend.

L. O.

Great food and amazing staff

J. R.

We were there for a celebration the restaurant is nice staff were very good but the food was not as good as expected ,lasagne served In the container it was probably frozen in no side salad or coleslaw, soup was tasteless, other meals not worth the money ..

A. W.

Nice atmosphere inside, and the food was great. But it would be nice to see more fresh pasta dishes. I had the truffle pasta, and it was maybe a little awkward having it cooked at the table, but it was delicious though for my taste the truffle could have been more potent. Pasta itself was lovely, bouncy and with good bite. Wines were great and service was excellent, despite me confusing the staff with some requests (and subsequently forgetting I had done so) beforehand! There is a bit of spectacle with gigantic cheese wheels and such that I'm not personally a fan of, along with cooking stuff at the table. But others seemed to really enjoy that, so your mileage may vary. All in all, a really nice meal. Not in a major hurry to return but hard to think of anywhere I'd prefer to go for Italian in Liverpool.

L. E.

Amazing food, plenty of choice, quick service and friendly staff. Reasonably priced too. Highly recommend the Clazoni Classico, Focaccia with Mozarella and Cranberry Martini.

E. G.

Very nice food and atmosphere - but check your bill is correct especially on large table bills !!

M. E.

Welcoming and comfortable. Eating at Il Forno is always an enjoyable experience. My only gripe would probably be a lack of continuity in terms of presention and ingredients. Example shown in photos..same dish on two separate occasions taken just a few weeks apart.

P. C.

Very attentive and helpful staff.we had meals for 10 in family all delicious and thoroughly enjoyed

T. S.

The menu is extensive with lots of delicious choices, never had a bad meal here. The wine choice is also very good and there's a decent, though small, selection of beer available. Desserts are a must! The only negative point is you always get the impression it's just a touch overpriced when you get the bill.

S. C.

Me and my partner visited on a busy Thursday night. We booked 20 minutes prior to attending and we were ecstatic to find they managed to fit us in. We were greeted by 2 fine waiters, one who seemed to be the manager. Very polite, warm and welcoming. We were seated at our table and greeted by our waiter, Ioannis. He started with a very energetic welcome and had a great smile on his face. He was polite, charming and most importantly, attentive. Ioannis customised a dish for me, and it was exactly what I wanted. A thick, creamy, king prawn dish. He truly knows his stuff. I would highly recommend visiting as a couple, family or even a large gathering. Great atmosphere, great environment with some fantastic aesthetics. P.S say hello to Ioannis when you attend!

A. K.

Fantastic lasagne and Quattro formaggi pizza! Pizza dough was exactly what I was looking for, lasagne fresh and tasty.

D.

Excellent food and great service! Good selection for various dietary requirements too

C. P.

Great food, staff and atmosphere. Really well set up with current restrictions.. you'll have to book!

I. H.

This restaurant was where I took my wife for our first date over 15 year ago, food is always amazing, great atmosphere

G. K.

Lovely Italian restaurant, beautiful decor and great food.

V. C.

Food served too quickly no time to breath between courses. Food very good but felt too rushed it was a graduation party And would have welcomed a slightly more relaxed approach.

V. S.

Amazing pizza and cocktails! And the server we had was so attentive even though they were busy!

M. M.

One of my favourite restaurants,great for special occasions. Food and service excellent.

J. R. S. F.

Amazing food and service. I recommend

P. S.

Excellent service, delicious food and beautiful decor ...the fire pits were a bit warm in the eating area but the staff did a lot to accommodate us by opening the overhead roof ....Will definitely return.

C. T.

We have been going to the restaurant for years however the cost of many menu choices have soared in cost and service is not as good as it used to be

K. S.

Food was okay - I was personally expecting more from this restaurant that I'd heard so much about. Service was hit and miss, some staff were exceptional but others were quite uninterested. The food here is also very expensive in comparison to its high street chain alternatives The pros however: Ideal city centre location Huge selection of cocktails Patisserie cabinet is to die for

P. M.

Food amazing, staff very helpful, things you order .special drinks ....was .taking a bit longer...but was busy nite any way ...... I understand... Over all.... I must say also we did not bokk table...but the gentleman by the door booking ( got a table for us 5 x) ... Great ..customer service.. Thank you all . Will be back ..again....

J. S.

Beautiful place. Great atmosphere and delicious food

H. O.

My friend and I had such a lovely meal here, the food was so nice and also really good value for money. The scallop starter was sooooo nice and the carbonara was also really good, finished off table side in a wheel of parmesan. The staff were really accommodating and always check in with us to see if we wanted anything else. Overall, really good restaurant, and I would 100% go back.

L. H.

Amazing food and top class service

T. T. F.

This was a great find and would highly recommend. Great restaurant, food was amazing and lots of it. We throughly enjoyed the table side cooking for a couple of the dishes all added to a very personal experience.

S. L. M.

Beautiful decor, friendly staff, great sausage pasta dish. Wine is expensive.

R. C.

Best Italian anywhere. Loved it. Went back the next night

J. M.

Wonderful service and great food.

D. W.

Family had the shared roast dinner... It was amazing value for money. The meats were the tastiest I've ever eaten, especially the roast lamb and pork. Would highly recommend this restaurant... If you can book a table! Grazie Il Forno

P. K.

Had lunch here last week. Fantastic restaurant. Great menu serving wonderful food. Staff were wonderful and so welcoming. Simone is a great ambassador for Il Forno. Exceptionally clean restaurant. Highly recommend a visit.

M. S.

Very beautiful restaurant and pleasant staff, food is nice and priced ok, we waited 45 minutes for dessert. Once we told the staff they were very apologetic and we got free shots and dessert came promptly afterwards. I'd definitely go back

i. k.

Best restaurant going, nice staff proper good food

D. S.

Food guwjus. Best calamari I've tasted since living in greece

b.

Great food and service. Go for the carbonara experience. Order the sea food and ended up with takeaway for 2 days...large portions.

A. J.

Fabulous customer service and great atmosphere, but I don't think the food was worth the high prices. The dishes we ordered were bland

M. K.

Superb food and great staff who were very helpful and attentive. Even better with the 20% off because we were staying at the Resident Hotel. Would definitely go again (even without the 20% off).

S. L.

I thoroughly enjoyed my dining experience at Il Forno on Saturday evening 14th August 2021. The occasion was a surprise 21st birthday party for my Son and was attended by 25 people. The event was organised superbly through Catherine Wise and our waiter Daniella was brilliant at making sure everyone was well looked after. I can't wait to return to Il Forno for our next party! The whole vibe of the place is fantastic and the staff are so friendly. It's a pleasure to give a five star rating ! From Steve Lunt, friends and family

R. C.

Alway amazing service and great food!!

D. W.

The supper was perfect, the service was good , this was by far the very best Italian restaurant I have had the pleasure of attending.

F. F.

Top class food, wines and service

T. C.

Recently attended on a Tuesday evening for a celebratory meal with my girlfriend after recently getting engaged. Refurb is very stylish and new menu is great. We had 3 courses each which were all delicious. Fresh, quality ingredients cooked well! Staff very attentive and made our evening special by moving us to a quieter part of the restaurant for our dessert and threw in a complimentary after dinner drink. One of our favourite restaurants in Liverpool and can't wait to return!

J. R.

Great food & service a proper Italian restaurant

A. B.

Lovely food , great for a special occasion

S. C.

Best Fiorentina steak in town

J. K.

Amazing food! Would highly recommend 👍

C.

Best Italian restaurant in Liverpool. Been there far too many times and every time the service and food quality were exceptional. Arianna is one of the best people that works there, along with Sanda and all the team. Thank you for always being such amazing place to come back to !

R. D.

The Sunday roast sharing plate was excellent although the lamb and pork were slightly too fatty and the house red wine was really poor. Level of service was second to none and such a friendly team. The restaurant is stunning to look at and desserts were delicious. Will 100% return and try their Italian menu.

B. M.

Excellent food, wonderful service, one of our favourite eating places

C. L.

Very nice clean restaurant with great food and great staff . Will visit again when I'm in the area.

T. K.

I have been eating here for several years and I would argue that the menu isn't as extensive as it used to be. However I think they have kept good, staple dishes that you did expect to find in any good Italian. The seasoning and flavours are always great and ingredients are fresh. I like the open plan kitchen area, and would say that it doesn't disturb diners even when sat right infront of it. I have never had a negative experience with the food, but sometimes it can take a while to get the staffs attention and drinks service can be slow

P. B.

I celebrated my birthday today in this excellent restaurant. I am glad to say that we passed a delightful evening and the venue was absolutely one of the reasons for this happy meeting. The stuff collaborated in a graceful manner, the food was yummy and my buddies were extremely thrilled. We shall surely visit again for more celebrations. Thank you very much.

B. L.

Food superb staff attentive beautiful surroundings. At the table theatrical presentation of some dishes. A great experience of fine dining in Liverpool

E. K.

Very beautiful place, pleasant, polite staff. Good prices and service.

J. B.

Top restaurant to visit, friendly staff, pleasant comfortable atmosphere, lovely decor and of course delicious food. Every dish was just beautiful, would definitely recommend!

I. L.

Yes if you like big pasta dishes this is the place to be very helpful staff and would highly recommend going amazing food .

S. K.

Seafood linguine was amazing. Cooked at the table. Great service from friendly staff. A nice vibe to the place. Would recommend.

D.

Such amazing food and wonderful service! I always get Ariana as my waitress and she's always so friendly and helpful! Love it

C. S.

Went here on New Year's Eve as a party of 6. The food was amazing!!! I still can't get thr taste of the lasagna out my mind lol The prices were reasonable (about £40 each for a 3 course meal and a few drinks). And the service was fantastic! Every member of staff was so friendly and welcoming. Thanks guys!! Can't wait to come back soon, very soon!

I. F.

Friendly staff , lovely setting... food average for the price

E. S.

Wide variety of typical Italian dishes. il Forno is very friendly and warm. Delicious.

J. G.

Attended here a couple of times. First time was mothers day and the food, service and staff was amazing. I booked for my hen night meal with those who preffered a quiet one as I really enjoyed my previous visit and had a totally different experience. Food was still amazing however the staff were rude and abrupt. They practically threw us out as soon as we had eaten which was disappointing as it was supposed to be my hen night. I swore I would never go back and I haven't been. Shane really

B.

Absolutely amazing place. Our host Ariana was amazing from start to finish she was so lovely! Will definitely be back in the future

C. J.

Simply the best Italian restaurant in Liverpool. World class! Superb food, excellent cellar, friendly and courteous staff, who offer a warm welcome and friendly, knowledgeable advice. Italians eat here.... always the hallmark of a good restaurant when it's patronized by the ex-pats. I have enjoyed many meals here and have always been delighted.

L. J.

Nice Italian restaurant near the top of Duke Street. Good pasta and pizza are available, together with other meat and fish dishes. Service is good, and prices are reasonable. You can look at the pizza oven whilst dining, as it is in the form of a head with the oven opening as the mouth. Interesting!

D. B.

Very nice traditional Italian food, we did some upholstery work for the owner him and all the staff here are lovely friendly, and will give you a brilliant experience.

M. R.

Good dishes, fair prices.

C. B.

Personalised greeting by the owner making a casual evening into something special. Fabulous food, well presented with generous portions. Good priced wine and desserts that melted in the mouth. Great place if you feel like an Italian.

L. A.

The pizza here is amazing, genuine Italian with such a nice sauce and dough with whatever topping you might get which isn't overloaded with cheese. A little expensive some of it and cheeky charging the gin and tonic separately but very friendly, Italian staff and decore (especially the pizza oven on show for all to see)

A. W.

A truly incredible Italian restaurant. Food, service, decor, wine selection, atmosphere, everything was incredible with very reasonable prices. It was absolutely packed on a Saturday night but the service was swift, efficient and highly personable. For a fun experience, order the carbonara!

F. W.

Every time I think of Italian food it gotta be this place amazing food and vibes, fire pit table is so romantic ☺️

B. M.

Lovely meal here, would really recommend the seafood pasta, it was delicious

Y. E.

The pizza was decent but the other food was mediocre and portions small especially for the price.

C. L.

Visited on a Sunday evening for my god daughter's birthday . We were quite a large party but there was no.panic and the food was beautiful.and well presented . The service was fantastic and the waiters were wonderfully patient and on the ball. Would definitely recommend !!!! :)

C. W.

excellent ,will definitely be going back there. great staff great service food fantastic and arrived quickly too

K. C.

Me and my family have been coming to Il Forno for years, and this was probably our third New Years Eve spent at Il Forno. The staff are always so lovely and attentive, the food is great, and at midnight there was a spectacular firework display for over ten minutes! We were expecting just a few fireworks, so we couldn't believe how long they went on for! Thank you for an unforgettable evening, it was the perfect way to start 2020!

J. S.

Wasn't bad, food that my wife & I ate lacked some flavour, good service & ambience, just wasn't great.

J. S.

I sent my friends to this place with my highest recommendations. I visit this place often. This recommendation is always successful. The dishes they serve are flavorable and the stuff is welcoming and cooperative. Whenever we eat in this place we have a delightful evening. highly recommended.

J. S.

I decided to book this restaurant as part of a weekend away with my wife. I searched the internet to find a good restaurant and the reviews and menus for this placed looked great. The restaurant is very good and the drinks menu is also great. The service wasn't bad but wasn't great. Unfortunately the food was really disappointing, over salted, undercooked and generally lacking flavour. Disappointing considering all the great reviews...

V. C.

Great service, amazing pizza. As the name says the main feature is the oven, and you see how they make pizza. 4 stars because they had a 2 or 3 course menu at a set price but when the bill came apparently the dessert was not included (certainly was included in the menu!)

C. S.

The food was fine but nothing exceptional. For the price and the reputation I was expecting a bit more, the bruschetta was especially disappointing. We also felt as though we were being rushed by the waiter to finish our meal and leave, because we didn't order anything particularly expensive.

K.

I got the Carbonara and Cappuccino. They used a parmesan cheese wheel to dress the Carbonara and it was absolutely delicious. The service was very accommodating as well. I ended my meal with a cappuccino and it was made to perfection. Excellent end to a wonderful meal. Considering portion size, I would say it's very affordable. Oh, forgot to mention that the Zinfandel Blush I had was also very pleasant. If I recall, 175 ml was £6, which I wouldn't consider too expensive.

L. T.

Meal was amazing (but very filling). Staff were really friendly and helpful. Really enjoyed our meal. Will definitely be coming back here again.

R. R.

Went a few weeks ago for a meal with my girlfriend. We used some Christmas vouchers we were given. Had some nice Carbonara with lots of proper Grana Cheese. Mocktails were really nice and fresh, and the best part of it was this beast of Coppa Amarena that I had for dessert! I would highlight the fact that the place feels and seems like a very authentic Italian Restaurant, not only for the deco, the way the servers, bartenders, managers are dressed up, plus the good service made me had a nice middle week night off my girld. Would recommend it to anyone around in Liverpool and hungry of some Carbonara.

J. C. S.

A nice setting, especially with the large pizza oven, makes for an interesting place to visit and enjoy some wholesome Italians food. Sadly, the price is a sticking point to puts me off visiting, especially with so many competitive independents near by. Ideal for a special occasion or celebration.

B. B.

Great resturant, 7 of us went for a celabration, food was top notch, well presented food, great team, best italian in Liverpool by far , many thanks guys ;

G. P.

Mama mia what a lovely Italiani meal my goodness the pasta 🍝 was incredible fresh and taste good. Me and my Queen 👸 roll down the street it was lovely 😊 🥰😍💥💥💥😍🥰☝️ special night with the love of my life ala italiana II Forno.

M. H.

Excellent Italian, I had lamb which was cooked to perfection. Very good and attentive staff and the resturant has fantastic surroundings and decor. The pizza oven was particularly impressive.

S. L.

Dover sole was absolutely fabulous and filleted at the table. Processco was slightly sweeter than what we are used to but still great. Very popular restaurant and good service with friendly but not supercilous waiting staff.

h. k.

Great food authentic Italian food great service been a few times and will continue to visit this place when I'm in Liverpool.

M. M.

Excellent food, lovely surroundings and great service. Very impressed.

I. W.

Definitely 5 star. You could choose anything on that menu and you wouldn't be anything but delighted. Service is first class. Authentic Italian both staff and cuisine. Best in Liverpool and indeed North of England.

H. M.

Been here over the weekend,,lovely meal,and first class service! Loved it,will call again!

E. K.

Food is unbelievable and the staff are very welcoming, will definitely be eating here again!

L. T.

Gorgeous food and service

L. Q.

I was impressed with the service here. We had a very large party of over 20 and they got all out orders out fast and correct. The only thing I would say is the drinks are a little pricey but I suppose that's expected in restaurants

L. K.

We went on friday evening when it was packed with racegoers for the grand national. Despite not having booked they found toom for us. The food was excellent and the service provided by Alphonso and others was without fault. Very unusual these days to be served promptly, have attention without being pestered and to be served with great courtesy and a smile even though staff are under a lot of pressure. Could not fault it.

P. J. G.

Expensive Meal ok nothing to write home about

R. B.

I can only describe every time i've visited Il Forno as a success. The food is divine and it is cooked in this titanic oven shaped like a head which I understand is imported from California. The restaurant itself is brilliantly decorated. However service could be better, we've had some problems in the past with wine (but I won't mention that). All things considered I believe this is one of the best restaurants operating in Liverpool today.

S. R.

Excellent service and meal, staff were very friendly and attentive.

B. M.

Great Italian restaurant. Extensive and interesting menu which changes frequently.. Excellent chef. Open fired oven cooking. Staff very helpful. Usually busy with a cosmopolitan clientele. Great for an occasion.

D. S.

Always loved this place. The food, atmosphere and service is very, very good.

A. M.

A genuinely Italian restaurant, very recognizably Italian and not just Italian-by-numbers. Authentic pizza from a stoneware oven, although disappointingly fired by gas and not wood. At any rate good pizza and a real Liverpool institution; we first dined here over 8 years ago and it's still very much the same.

T. D.

Went as a hen party back in May food was nice service was good. Knocked a star off as there was a live singer who got a bit carried away with another hen party leading to quite a confrontation with management. We got the feeling that he was dismissed as well which seemed quite harsh however you dont what he has been like previously and may have been final straw. It did howeve put a downer on the mood a bit to what was a lovely evening.

A. C.

Excellent food, service and atmosphere. Would highly recommend if you fancy a fine dining experience/celebration, or even if you're just craving a quick and casual bite to eat. You can't go wrong here.

d.

Had a nice meal there the other week, food was nice but was a bit steep in price! the decor is quality especially the oven and service was spot on. if price wasnt so high it would be perfect place. £18 for chicken and mash potatoes is a bit much!

M. S.

Huge portions the lasagne was the best I've ever tasted drinks a bit pricey but still ok no additional cost even though and it was new years eve liked the fact we pre-order our meals so no faffing about with menus, well do to all the staff

8.

Relaxed atmosphere, tasty food.

L. M.

This Italian restaurant is our family's number one eating place of all time. The food is amazing, the staff are attentive (you may even get an Italian chorus at your table if you have a birthday), and they have rightly won awards for their pizzas. Try asking in advance for their wonderful Tiramisu birthday cake, that they will decorate for you in advance. They have a wonderful range of pizzas, even offering takeaway - but only try Pizza Greca if you like a LOT of spice and have a long drink! Their large steak, shared between 3-4 people and cooked at the table with added seasoning of your choice, is an experience I would recommend for everyone. Our only quibble is that we have been unable to have meals there on a few occasions recently because it has become so popular - they need to open a second site...

J. B.

shared a meal here for a family members 21st birthday, the greeting we received on arriving was most welcoming, our waiter was G.G. he and management were very professional and accomadating, always pleasant and smiling. The food was well cooked, tasteful and nicely presented and the service at the table was excellant. I being from Liverpool was especially delighted wirh this restaurant because my family members are from out of town ......

S. S.

Amazing food and atmosphere 👌

d. e.

Had Sunday dinner there a few days ago, still getting over the amount of food,, awsume , the chicken, steak and seafood plater, as well as roast potatoes and all the trimming, wine, wow, If your watchinv the waistline, make an exception. Spoil yourself

V. P.

Excellent food and service staff were excellent especially Daniele

a. w.

Great restaurant ! Excellent staff and fab food

A. H.

The food was really quality and the staff were really looking after us! Would highly recommend, get out there and support them!

A. G.

Superb food and atmosphere. The autentic selection of food combine with the in house made dessert ad significance to be one of the best Restaurant in Liverpool. The wine selection catered to sophiscated taste and for the less domanding ones. I am a regular customer for many years and the environment is a must visit. Il Forno many times is also my best place for a meeting with a quick meal or afternoon coktails.

S. S.

Great authentic food wonderful friendly staff dont miss out get in there when you can.

S. C.

I love this place. Its a mixture of smart/casual so you can feel comfortable going for a relaxed meal or special occasion. The food is incredible and the service is always great. Portions are a good size too.

A. F.

I absolutely enjoy the food and service, excellent location nearby to my apartment. The workers are always very welcoming. Highly recommended.

B. O.

Excellent family Italian part of the liverpool food scene would highly recommend

S. K.

The Volcano Callzone disappeared off the menu during lockdown but knocking this beauty up was no problem for these guys. Thank you.

A. J.

Family birthday celebrated in style. Staff were courteous and welcoming, food was excellent and served quickly to a very hungry party of 20 people!

J. P. (. T.

Il Forno is a gorgeous Italian restaurant and easily one of the best that Liverpool has to offer. It is always very busy and it's easy to see (taste?) why. First off: book a table. It's packed on a regular basis, even popular with celebrities. Not that I care about that sort of thing, but it does mean you'll need to reserve your place. This doesn't mean it's cold and sterile though - the atmosphere is very welcoming, warm and relaxed. Now that that's out of the way and you're in the restaurant, the menu lights up your eyes. There is a wide range of delicious, authentic, Italian dishes to choose from. For starters, why not have Bruschetta Piselli e Mozzarella Parmigiano (Baked bread with garden peas, mozarella and parmesan), or Focaccia with salt, rosemary and extra virgin olive oil? The menu goes from strength to strength, featuring delicious soups and a HUGE range of antipasti. These are all an excellent choice and, in my eyes, they're so good that they're often one of the main highlights of the meal. I cannot stress enough just how nice the antipasti selections are - you could quite easily sit and just munch your way through these all evening. The main dishes are made up of winner after winner. Homemade pasta is combined with sun dried tomatoes, pine kernels and anchovies. Risotto accompanied with pumpkin, pancetta and parmesan. The Penne All'Arrabbiata is breathtaking and you can add tasty, fresh, Italian sausage. Even the pizzas here are phenomenal. Thin and cooked in a traditional oven, they have that Italian 'essence' that is often missing from pizzas elsewhere. A favourite of mine is the Pizza Il Forno, featuring buffalo mozzarella, spicy salami, porcini mushrooms, grated potato, parmesan and rosemary. The Calzones are equallly as good. There are lovely desserts too. The whole range seems good but I'm always drawn to one of my most favourite dishes of all - Tiramisu. Real, proper, tadty, Tiramisu. Unbeatable. I have no REAL negative points for this restaurant. It's expensive, so you could include that... but if you are aware of this beforehand and know what to expect, you'll soon realise that this place is well worth every extra penny you'll spend. It's a kind of posh-rustic restaurant, an interesting combination. The service here is great, everybody is friendly, chatty and helpful. They aren't too quick about things, which fits the Italian eating vibe perfectly. Don't come here for a quick bite, expect to stay quite a while... but you'll enjoy every second, every morsel. Highly recommended indeed.

M. P.

A good selection of high quality menu items. I'm a vegetarian and didn't have any problems. Would recommend to family and friends.

J. H.

The fegatini (chicken livers) starter literally blew my mind! 🤪 Incredible flavours! Don’t stop what you are doing!

S. K.

We went for my daughter's birthday. Everything was amasing😍😍😍😍food,drinks and very good service. Definitely I recommend this place...we'll be back😍😍😍😍

l. f.

Food was unbelievable and staff were amazing! Booked again for next month xx

j. o.

Best italian i've had, carbonara was something special

m. r.

Lovely had caesar salad and a dessert ,loved it will be going again soon.

R. B.

Lovely Italian restaurant modern but still authentic food very clean and plentiful with wonderful tastes.

A. S.

A great place to go out at dinner with friends or family. They have a nice menu. I spend here a really nice time and i had a tasty meal.

C. A.

Beautiful food, amazing service from Arianna. Thank you!

J. S.

Food is delicious staff are friendly very helpful would highly recommend il ferno

C. C.

I love itallian food and I loved it here. Service was professional with a nice decadent atmosphere. The only downfall was the Tiramasu. It paled by comparison to the starter and main. Would return.

D. B.

Dined here for my graduation meal yesterday, lovely service off the staff and continuous check ups to see if we are ok 👍🏻 ordered the food off the graduation set menu which was gorgeous 🤤 fully recommend here.

K. R.

My wife and I recently visited this restaurant . I can only say that the service and food was excellent and great value . The restaurant was recommended to me and i can say that it lived up to my expectations . I would certainly recommend this restaurant and am looking forward to our next visit .

a. c.

Lovely food and fantastic staff,would definitely recommend.

L. G.

Great food. Wide choice of Italian dishes. Attentive staff even when they were really busy. Will be back.

O. B.

Amazing food and service.

K. T.

Great friendly service and lovely authentic food

H.

Food excellent as was the service on our first visit. One of the best Dessert menus I have seen in a long time.

m. t.

Lovely food and service

s. h.

Had my Daughter's Hen party here on Tuesday night .Lovely food service fantastic one of the waiters was singing all night he was great.would highly recommend .

S. H.

Simply the best italian food I have had outside of Italy. Great service, very authentic...they didn't get their rewards for nothing!

W. D.

The best carbonara I've ever tasted.

C. “. G.

Beautiful clean place. Lovely food freshly cooked. No problem with gluten free.

C. O.

Seriously, I totally recommend this place!! Good food, amazing customer service and affordable price. Was attended by Nassos very kind!

L. Q.

Nice atmosphere, great service with a smile and fab early evening offers. Lovely quality food

G. M.

The food was to the usual high standard. Sadly the Waiter was a little scatter brained and messed up our star starter. Otherwise, very nice.

T.

Best Italian in Liverpool and Manchester in our opinion. For the last 5 years, wherever possible a visit to Liverpool has included a trip to IL Forno. Cheap parking nearby, amazing service that is very child friendly and fantastic food in pleasant surroundings. Forget the TV chef down the road, head for Il Forno!

J. S.

Beautiful food great service would go back again 👍

M. A.

Brilliant food- really tasty and fresh tasting .pasta was freshly made and cooked to perfection and despite being busy they were able to give me a table and the service was attentive. The waiter was Fabrizio

T. N.

Great service. Unexpectedly good quality food.

A. B.

A real Italian restaurant. Friendly staff, very good food, calm atmosphere. A very positive experience. Will come back.

S. T.

Speak about Margarita Pizza. Ilforno makes some of the best. Venue amazing. Service amazing. Food Fab-u-lous!

D. J.

Excellent food and service. Don't mess with the Don!

J. J.

Good food, friendly service and good atmosphere. We enjoyed it!

A. U.

Fabulous food in an air conditioned restaurant. Loved it !

H. R.

Had an excellent sharing board starter and some not so excellent Colchester oysters. Had the Strascinati Salsiccia Friarielli for my main, which was fantastic. Had great service too

J. H.

Great food, service, surroundings. Probably the best Italian restaurant in Liverpool.

J. D.

Great service and really nice food

L. R.

Service was impeccable food was tasty and well presented but the staff were wonderful and it makes all the difference xxxxx

s. p.

Very nice

S. P. M.

Really nice food but always its so busy in there and staffs wont check on you regularly

A. M. 8.

Very good place and nice food

M. H.

Been here a few times but last time the pizza had loads of oil on and just wasn't the usual niceness. Otherwise I like it here even if the wine is expensive.

E.

Superb meal. Squid absolutely perfect, beautifully tender Ossobuco and delicious risotto. Service impeccable. As always.

A. M.

Great food, attentive staff, nice atmosphere.

W.

I Went here for valentines. Food, service and drink all excelent. Will be going again 10/10

M. H.

Amazing food and the service was good considering how busy it was. Really recommended, we'll be back.

M. B.

Great rack of lamb, cooled exactly right.

R. A. L.

Great food and service had a lovely meal made to feel really welcome

P. R.

Excellent restaurant great atmosphere very attentive and friendly staff and fantastic food and service.

C. T.

Fantastic food and desserts. Lovely staff. Caters for groups and children. Smart restaurant in a prime location.

s. s.

Amazing food, service could be quicker and for a nice restaurant they should not be serving you sugar in sachet you would find in a cafe.

J. W.

Best food ever

D. B.

Great place to eat, fantastic food and quality service, a bit expensive but worth every penny

C. D.

Absolutely fabulous wonderful cooked fresh food, helpful friendly staff, would recommend this restaurant to enyone.

m. c.

We have really missed the place.....great night and finished it off with coffee and dessert at la travola......

M. S.

Great food. Brilliant service & lovely surrounding. Highly recommended

Y. A.

Always good and friendly service with great food.

D. I.

It was great.The food was delicious we will definitely go again.I recommend.

A. 8.

Supreme quality every time, food and love is the key here!!!

S. T.

Top restaurant for tasty Italian food, great service & really good value.

P. K.

Service a bit slow, food fine, trying hard to be Covid compliant.

M. M.

The food was excellent and the service was great went for a birthday for a family member

s. d.

Great food again, love this place.

L. S.

Brilliant restaurant, lots of seating and choice of food. Great service by all and great food.

I. L.

Food was fantastic. Had the steak. Cooked to perfection and melts in the mouth.

S. W.

Amazing food, Best pasta I have ever had. Awesome

T. M.

Excellent food and service a bit pricey for what you get but good place for a treat.

J. J.

Lovely meal. Nice decor and staff especially Stefano were wonderful

R. L. E.

Great staff and amazing food. A visit here is highly recommended 👍🏻🙂

H. T.

Excellent authentic italian meals. Modern interior large piza oven takes centre stage.

L. M.

Beautiful food and atmosphere

c. (.

Authentic italian restaurant, good for food less for the pizza. Do not forget to try the homemade italian icecream The average experience is extremely positive.

S. G.

Good food , service a little slow but it was a very busy Saturday night.

C.

Fantastic Italian food, fast service and friendly staff.

O. P.

Great Italian food. Service time was moderate. Servers speak broken English.

K. D.

Absolutely gorgeous food and the staff were brilliant ,very helpful

T. M.

Absolutely amazing food x

S. R.

Everything its special great atmosphere 👌 👏 🙌 ❤

N. F.

Food was good but had to wait a very long time to get it

J. F.

Staff willing to help. Good selection of food that tasted great.

b. s.

Amazing food great service nice ambience friendly staff a great place to eat

G. J.

Best Italian resturant in Liverpool. Friendly service and great food. Not too expensive either

R. O.

Christmas dinner very busy but still managed good service with traditional Italian menu

S. S.

Fantastic meal, great atmosphere and lovely staff.

K. O.

Good main courses. Desserts less so. Great service.

N. C. (.

This is the Italian restaurant to go to in Liverpool. Typical Italian dishes, home made pasta and wood 🔥 oven baked pizzas

J. M.

Couldn't be better. Sparkling service, a brilliant and varied menu, and some of the best pizza you'll have.

G.

Great food & service, our son loved his pasta!

C. M.

Great food little overpriced but good food n service

L. G.

Neat place with amazing food and great service. Prices are decent and the location is good.

S. K.

Really lovely place to eat great food and great staff.

A. R.

Lovely food, reasonably priced and wonderful staff

E. C.

Maria's is amazing service beautiful little Italy

H. B.

Really good food. Busy place, remember to book a table in advance.

P. F.

Best Italian in Liverpool food to die for and the best friendly staff , nothing to much for them.

G. I.

Lovely food and the staff was friendly!

S. S.

One of the best Italian restaurants in Liverpool, but can be pricey.

K. C.

Excellent service very attentive food gorgeous definetly be back

L. R.

Was disappointed, big portions but didn't taste much.

C. P.

Absolutely beautiful service was fast and friendly and food was amazing.

S.

I had some lovely red wine and excellent service

J. F.

Wonderful Italian Food with great friendly, attentive service.

S. D.

Amazing food, amazing people! Best Italian in town!

G. B.

Best Italian in liverpool Beautiful food excellent service from the staff

R. N.

Love this place and have been back many times. Highly recommended.

S. H.

Good food clean but a bit pricey

M. P.

Buonissima pizza! The place to go if looking for authentic flavours.

J. R.

Beautiful food and ambience will definitely come here again

C. S.

Top Italian restaurant in Liverpool. Never go anywhere else. Cheers Colin

C. J.

Amazingly tasty food, very contemporary vibe.

G. i.

Very nice place , with tasty food. My favorite place in town

M.

Great staff and food. Genuine cusine from italy. Just go there!!

D. R.

Very good seabass though a few spuds wouldn't have gone amiss

S. D.

Lovely restaurant great staff and fab food

C. M.

Very good food, service and price

J. F.

Great Italian foods, friendly service & correct price

A. T.

Great service, great food - highly recommended

R. H.

Couldn't fault it..great food and very friendly staff our favourite italian restaurant in Liverpool

J. N.

Good setting a great meal service excellent.

L. R.

Best roast dinner around

C. “.

Food and staff excellent watch out for pricy gin £10.00 for single Hedricks and tonic

J. T.

Lovely mothers day meal, great family atmosphere

L. H.

Amazing food and fantastic staff as always

A. F.

Delicious food, good setting, nice staff

F. T.

Great food and atmosphere

A. T. -. M.

Lovely food, great range of desserts

K. A.

Great food and service.

V. H.

Fantastic food, great atmosphere

S. D.

Fine Italian Restaurant - be sure to reserve in advance😇😊

R. L.

Goor food but far from the cosy Italian athmosphere we were looking for.

K. S.

Very good food and nice environment!

m. s.

Excellent food and service for a special occasion

J. m.

an extensive menu range. coffee shop also worth a visit

S. D.

Clean, fresh, good service lovely food.

J. H.

Great service, great value and my kids love the place

E. A.

Typical italian with amazing things and also you have live music.

I. W.

Excellent food and service.

C. R.

Lovely food and attentive staff

J. B.

shared a meal here for a family members 21st birthday, the greeting we received on arriving was most welcoming, our waiter was G.G. he and management were very professional and accomadating, always pleasant and smiling. The food was well …

G.

Great food & service, our son loved his pasta!

G. M.

Exquisite always.

J. m.

an extensive menu range. coffee shop also worth a visit

R. O.

Christmas dinner very busy but still managed good service with traditional Italian menu

T. B.

Food is good and service is great

W. B.

Really nice but not the best in Liverpool

N. C. (.

This is the Italian restaurant to go to in Liverpool. Typical Italian dishes, home made pasta and wood 🔥 oven baked pizzas

L. R.

Was disappointed, big portions but didn't taste much.

J. F.

Wonderful Italian Food with great friendly, attentive service.

M. A.

Food is amazing

B.

Want good food and amazing service? Go there!

R. S.

gorgeous

O. P. B. J.

Great food. A bit pricey.

D. T.

Great pizza and pasta at decent prices

C. V. N.

Brilliant meal and service

A. D.

Food was good apart from cheese board

A. G.

Great vegan options. No vegan desserts though.

C. R.

Happy friendly staff good food

J. T.

Nice food, staff very helpful

C. D.

Very nice place, hubby loved the pizza

S. H.

Good Italian fare. Nice service, good decor.

T. B.

Food is good and service is great

R. S.

Incredibe, dont care what anyone else says its the best resturant ive ever been to

M. E.

The Carbonara is spot on target, and good meat.

L. H.

Fab food and great staff

D. P.

Top food nice friendly staff

M. S.

Food and people are amazing

H. I.

Fantastic Italian with great atmosphere

a. e.

Good food , nice place

C. E.

Great staff great service great venue

j. s.

Had a great meal with family

M. A.

Great food with great staff.

P. C.

My meal was excellent

A. G. U.

Fantastic

L. P.

Good not told service charge disappointing

T. Å. N.

Good food, nice service..

M. M.

Best restaurant in Liverpool

D. E.

Great place. Good food

T. M. H.

Very good Italian restaurant.

W. B.

Really nice but not the best in Liverpool

H. S.

Enjoyed lunch thanks

P.

Bit expencive, but fantastic!!!

D. G.

Is a great example of Italian food

C. C.

Good Italian food..good service

J. M.

Wonderful food and service

C. S.

It's alright lad.

D. M.

Nice.

A. R.

Great place amazing food

F. A.

Beautiful atmosphere, very relaxe 🌹

E. W.

Pricey but enjoyable x

C. J.

Excellent food excellent service

F. W.

Very nice italian restaurant.

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