Ресторан · Liverpool · ⭐ 9.1/10 · 1935 reviews · $$ · updated: 2026-06-30 21:30:40
Address: Villa Romana, Wood St, Liverpool L1 4DQ, United Kingdom
Authentic rustic Italian on Wood Street
Villa Romana is an authentic Italian restaurant on Wood Street, a Liverpool city-centre favourite for decades. The setting is rustic — exposed brickwork, arches, beamed ceilings, wooden furniture, checked tablecloths and Italianate frescoes. Quaint, unpretentious and known for fast, attentive service.
What to order
The pride is genuine Neapolitan pizza, hand-made on site — from margherita to pepperoni and calzone — alongside fresh pasta (carbonara, bolognese, lasagne), grilled and pan-fried meat and fish, and antipasti. The seafood spaghetti is a highlight.
Who it’s for
A great choice for a relaxed dinner, a date or a family meal — casual, charming and quick.
Atmosphere
Villa Romana keeps the warm, lived-in feel of a proper neighbourhood trattoria — vaulted ceilings, candle-warm corners and Roman touches that have made it a city-centre fixture for decades. The mood is unpretentious and family-friendly, quick and buzzy at a busy service yet easy to settle into.
Spread across characterful rooms, it works as happily for a casual pizza as for a long, leisurely dinner.
Questions and answers
What food does it serve? Authentic Italian — Neapolitan pizza, fresh pasta, meat and fish.
What should I order? A hand-made Neapolitan pizza or the seafood spaghetti.
What’s the atmosphere like? Rustic and unpretentious, with brickwork and frescoes.
What’s on the wine list? An extensive Italian selection, and the family-run team are happy to match a glass to your pizza or pasta.
Opening hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 12:00–14:00, 17:30–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 12:00–14:00, 17:30–22:00 |
| Thursday | 12:00–14:00, 17:30–22:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–14:00, 17:30–22:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | 14:00–21:00 |
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Just had a wonderful dinner. The senior waiter, however, wasn't very friendly. We didn't book a table, so we were given a table for two in the corner. Moved the video service for a better view, and he refused! The food i…
Reviews last updated: 2026-06-30 21:30:40
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A wonderful Italian restaurant. A booking is needed, but it's very easy to do. The food is wonderful, and the atmosphere pleasant, though it can get a little noisy when the restaurant is full. They charged 10% for servic…
We came yesterday for lunch before watching 'Miss Saigon' at the Liverpool Empire. We really enjoyed the food from start to finish, we were welcomed, and our drinks order was taken right away. The staff were pleasant and…
We went there on a Friday evening and were lucky to be served without a prior booking, we had to wait 10 minutes, but the wait is worth it! If you're going there, definitely book a table. The staff are just wonderful, th…
I've been there many times, because the food was truly incredible. I love the prawns with pepper and the steak, and the roast potatoes are really tasty. You need to book a table in advance. For dessert, the best is the p…
Booked this Italian restaurant for my son's 12th birthday. We wanted a quiet, celebratory, authentic atmosphere, and that's what we got. The food was truly Italian, unlike the previous restaurant (Bella Pasta), where the…