Luca Allerton is an Italian small plates restaurant at 109 Allerton Road in Liverpool. Opened under the Luca name in 2021 after its owners drew inspiration from Venice’s neighbourhood bacari, it combines an intimate dining room with a relaxed bar atmosphere.
The menu encourages sharing, with cicchetti style plates and more traditional Italian dishes prepared from fresh ingredients. Bruschetta, pasta, seafood, vegetables and slow cooked meats give groups the flexibility to try several flavours rather than commit to one large main course.
Breakfast, lunch and bottomless brunch menus run alongside the main evening selection. Gluten free and children’s menus are also available, and regularly updated seasonal specials keep the offering responsive to produce and changing occasions.
Italian coffee, wine and cocktails are part of the experience, followed by desserts such as tiramisu and changing sweet plates. Guests with allergies should use the dedicated current information and speak with the team because dishes are designed for sharing and ingredients can change.
Address: 109 Allerton Road, Liverpool L18 2DD, England
Luca Mossley Hill Menu
Spuntini
Nocerella olives
(ve)
Focaccia
rosemary & sea salt, butter (v)(veoa)
Pepperoni crisps
chilli honey
Arancini of scamorza mozzarella
& San Marzano pomodoro (v)
Arancini of crab & chilli
‘nduja mayonnaise, citrus
Crostini pomodoro & ricotta
marinated heritage tomatoes, basil (v)
Crostini Devon crab
hand-picked crab, chilli, microgreens
Bruschetta
Bruschetta Classica
marinated heritage tomato, young basil (ve)
Bruschetta primavera
charred courgette, peas & broad beans, pecorino, lemon dressing (v)
Bruschetta of braised lamb
herb ricotta, salsa verde
Insalata
Crispy breaded goat’s cheese
seasonal salad, walnuts, honey, Amalfi lemon oil (v)
Burrata panzanella
summer tomato salad, basil oil & capers (v)
Primavera salad
BBQ courgette, peas & broad beans, burrata, mint, chive oil & lemon dressing (v)(veoa)
Carne e Pesce
Chicken Milanese Classica
rocket & parmesan salad, balsamic
Rump of Welsh lamb
roasted courgette, peas & broad beans, salsa verde
Calamari fritti
‘nduja sauce
Sea bass
Jersey royals, baby spinach, caper & lemon sauce
Pizzette
Aglio e olio
roasted garlic butter, olive oil, roasted garlic (v) (veoa)
Goat’s cheese
caramelised onion chutney, garlic butter base, beetroot glaze (v)
Margherita
roasted plum tomato, buffalo mozzarella, basil (v)
‘Nduja
mozzarella, smoked chilli honey, kalamata olive, onion agrodolce (voa)
Bianco pesto
basil pesto, goat’s cheese, roast peppers, rocket (v)
Carni
pepperoni, lamb meatball, Tuscan sausage & ‘nduja
Pollo con funghi
roast chicken, white sauce base, truffle, wild mushrooms, parmesan
Pepperoni
buffalo mozzarella, pepperoni napoli
Pasta e Risotto
Gnocchi di patate
salt & pepper, padron, pancetta & mascarpone (voa)
Gnocchi alla Sorrentina
chilli butter, San Marzano & aged pecorino (v)
Rigatoni al burro
creamy sage, lemon, brown butter, chicken & parmesan
Linguini di gamberetti
king prawns, chilli & garlic butter
Devon crab linguini
chilli & parsley
Lamb ragu rigatoni
24-hour Barolo-braised lamb shoulder, pecorino & pangrattato
Spaghetti alla carbonara
the traditional way, pancetta, free range egg & pecorino (voa)
Orecchiette rapini
Tuscan sausage, wild broccoli, garlic, chilli, Parmesan (veoa)
Risotto of shellfish & saffron
king prawn, calamari & seabass
Risotto Saffron
primavera with spring vegetables (v)
Contorni
Fries
sea salt & rosemary (ve) / truffle & parmesan (v)(veoa)
House salad
(ve)
Roast summer vegetables
courgette, peas & broad beans (ve)
Jersey royals
roasted with rosemary and ‘nduja, parmesan & ‘nduja mayonnaise (v)(veoa)
Broccolini
whipped ricotta, pickled onion, balsamic (v)
Dolci
Cafe affogato
Add a shot of Baileys, Amaretto, Kahlua or Whiskey £2 (v)
Tiramisu classica
(v)
Sorbet trio
Lemon, raspberry & mango (ve)
Strawberries and cream
local strawberries, whipped cream and crushed meringue, balsamic syrup & mint
Limoncello polenta cake
mascarpone, raspberry (gf)
Chocolate & salted caramel torte
(ve)
Liqueur Coffee
Irish Jamesons; Italian Disaronno; Calypso Kahlua; French Courvoisier; Seville Cointreau
Limoncello
hand-crafted by our good friends at Zest Liverpool
Recioto Della Valpolicella Classico, Veneto, Italy (50ml)
Deep ruby red in colour with a distinctive and concentrated flavour. Notes of fruit along with vanilla nuances.
Breakfast
Monday to Friday 9:30am – 11.45am. Saturday & Sunday 9.30am – 12.45pm
English breakfast
Cumberland sausage, streaky bacon, poached eggs, wild mushrooms, Stornoway black pudding, tomato, baked beans, hash brown & sourdough
Avocado on sourdough
Toasted artisan sourdough with avocado, poached eggs, breakfast radish, vincotto & onion (v)(veoa)
Wild mushrooms on sourdough
Poached eggs, pan roasted wild mushrooms, pancetta, pickled shallot & mascarpone (voa)
‘Nduja scrambled eggs on sourdough
Toasted artisan sourdough, chilli agrodolce & mascarpone
Poached eggs on sourdough
Toasted artisan sourdough with poached eggs (v)
3 egg omelette
Omelette of spinach, crispy pancetta and parmesan with a piccola tomato side salad
Breakfast butty with hash brown – Sausage & eggs
Breakfast butty with hash brown – Bacon, egg & cheese
Breakfast butty with hash brown – Egg & cheese
(v)
Pancakes & maple syrup – Plain
(v)
Pancakes & maple syrup – Rasberry & white chocolate
(v)
Pancakes & maple syrup – Hazlenut & Nutella
(v)
Lunch – 2 small plates
2 small plates – £16 per person
Bruschetta of braised lamb
herb ricotta, salsa verde
Bruschetta primavera
charred courgette, pea & broad beans, pecorino, lemon dressing (v)
Crispy breaded goat’s cheese
seasonal salad, walnuts, honey, Amalfi lemon oil (v)
Pan-roast broccolini
whipped ricotta, chilli honey, balsamica di moderna & crisp onions (v) (gfoa)
Spaghetti alla carbonara
the traditional way, pancetta, free range egg & Pecorino (gfoa)
Risotto Saffron
primavera with spring vegetables (v)
Rigatoni lamb ragu
12-hour slow-cooked Welsh lamb in barolo & tomato sugo, Pecorino, pangratato (gfoa)
Gnocchi alla Sorrentina
chilli butter, San Marzano & aged pecorino (v)
Calamari fritti
aioli
Chicken milanese
rocket & parmesan salad, balsamic
Aglio e olio
roasted garlic, basil oil (ve)
Margherita
roasted plum tomato, buffalo mozzarella, basil (v)
Pepperoni
buffalo mozzarella, pepperoni napoli
Pollo con funghi
roast chicken, white sauce base, truffle, wild mushrooms, parmesan
Lunch – Sides & snacks
* prices apply
Nocerella olives
(ve) (gf)
Focaccia
rosemary & sea salt, butter (v)(veoa)
Pepperoni crisps
chilli honey
Arancini of scamorza mozzarella
& San Marzano pomodoro (v)
Fries
truffle & parmesan (v) / sea salt & rosemary (ve)
House salad
(ve) (gf)
Gluten Free – Spuntini
Nocerella olives
(ve)
House salad
(ve)
Gluten Free – Insalata & Bruschetta
Primavera salad
BBQ spring vegetables, burrata, mint, chive oil & lemon dressing (v) (veoa)
Bruschetta Classica
marinated heritage tomato, young basil (ve)
Bruschetta primavera
charred courgette, peas & broad beans, pecorino, lemon dressing (v)
Bruschetta of braised lamb
herb ricotta, salsa verde
Gluten Free – Pesce & Carne
Rump of Welsh lamb
served pink, fontina potato gratin, lamb bone jus, pea puree & aioli
Sea bass
Jersey royals, baby spinach, caper & lemon sauce
Gluten Free – Pasta & Risotto
Fusilli di gamberetti
king prawns, chilli & garlic butter sauce
Lamb ragu
24-hour barolo braised lamb shoulder, pecorino & pangratato
Fusilli rapini
pancetta, wild broccoli, garlic, chilli & parmesan (veoa)
Risotto of shellfish & saffron
king prawn, calamari & sea bass
Risotto Saffron
primavera with spring vegetables (v)
Gluten Free – Contorni
Roast summer vegetables
courgette, peas & broad beans (ve)
Jersey royals
roasted with rosemary and ‘nduja, parmesan & ‘nduja mayonnaise (v) (veoa)
Broccolini
whipped ricotta, pickled onion, balsamic (v)
Gluten Free – Dolci
Sorbet trio
lemon, raspberry & mango (v)
Little Luca
Spaghetti carbonara
Breaded chicken and chips
Tomato pasta
Margherita pizza
Pepperoni pizza
Little Luca – Dolci
Vanilla ice cream
with chocolate sauce
Little Luca Breakfast
Mini English
Bacon, sausage, hash brown, egg, beans, toast
Beans on toast
Scrambled egg on toast
Pancakes (2)
Maple syrup, White chocolate & raspberry, or Hazelnut chocolate
Luca Con Amici
5 small plates and a bottle of wine, £55 per couple, 4pm – 6.30pm. All prices are inclusive of VAT at the current rate. A discretionary 10% service charge will be added to all parties of 4 or more.
Bruschetta of braised lamb
herb ricotta, salsa verde
Bruschetta primavera
charred courgette, pea & broad beans, pecorino, lemon dressing (v)
Crispy breaded goat’s cheese
seasonal salad, walnuts, honey, Amalfi lemon oil (v)
Pan-roast broccolini
whipped ricotta, chilli honey, balsamica di moderna & crisp onions (v) (gfoa)
Spaghetti alla carbonara
the traditional way, pancetta, free range egg & Pecorino (gfoa)
Risotto Saffron
primavera with spring vegetables (v)
Rigatoni lamb ragu
12-hour slow-cooked Welsh lamb in barolo & tomato sugo, Pecorino, pangratato (gfoa)
Gnocchi alla Sorrentina
chilli butter, San Marzano & aged pecorino (v)
Calamari fritti
aioli
Chicken milanese
rocket & parmesan salad, balsamic
Aglio e olio
roasted garlic, basil oil (ve)
Margherita
roasted plum tomato, buffalo mozzarella, basil (v)
Pepperoni
buffalo mozzarella, pepperoni napoli
Pollo con funghi
roast chicken, white sauce base, truffle, wild mushrooms, parmesan
Sides & Snacks
Prices apply as listed.
Nocerella olives
(ve) (gf)
Focaccia
rosemary & sea salt, butter (v)(veoa)
Pepperoni crisps
chilli honey
Arancini
of scamorza mozzarella & San Marzano pomodoro (v)
Fries
truffle & parmesan (v) / sea salt & rosemary (ve)
House salad
(ve) (gf)
Bottomless Brunch
2 small plates and unlimited drinks for 90 minutes – £37.50 per person. All prices are inclusive of VAT at the current rate. A discretionary 10% service charge will be added to all parties.
Arancini of scamorza mozzarella & San Marzano pomodoro
(v)
Bruschetta Classica
marinated heritage tomato, young basil | (ve)
Bruschetta primavera
charred courgette, peas & broad beans, pecorino, lemon dressing | (v)
Calamari fritti
‘nduja sauce
Crispy breaded goat’s cheese
seasonal salad, walnuts, honey, Amalfi lemon oil | (v)
Gnocchi alla Sorrentina
chilli butter, San Marzano & aged pecorino | (v)
Aglio e olio
roasted garlic butter, olive oil, roasted garlic | (v) (veoa)
Chicken Milanese Classica
rocket & parmesan salad, balsamic
Spaghetti alla carbonara
the traditional way, pancetta, free range egg & pecorino | (voa)
Orecchiette rapini
Tuscan sausage, wild broccoli, garlic, chilli, Parmesan | (veoa)
Margherita
roasted plum tomato, buffalo mozzarella, basil | (v)
Pepperoni
buffalo mozzarella, pepperoni napoli
Cocktails
Raspberry Limone
Whitley Neill raspberry gin, Zest limoncello, raspberry purée, sugar syrup & lemonade
Amalfi Sour
Zest limoncello, Malfy lemon gin, sugar syrup & egg white
Sicilian Swing
Buffalo Trace bourbon, Aperol, sugar syrup, lemon & pineapple juice
Margarita
Choose classic or spicy; Tequila, Cointreau, sugar syrup & lime juice
Gin
SINGLE | DOUBLE
Gordons
(DRY | PINK)
Bombay Sapphire
Whitley Neill
(ORIGINAL | FLAVOURED)
Malfy
(ORIGINAL | ROSA | LIMONE | ARANCIA)
Whisky
SINGLE | DOUBLE
Jameson Irish Whiskey
Jack Daniel’s
Buffalo Trace Bourbon
Monkey Shoulder
Spirits & Liqueurs
SINGLE | DOUBLE
Absolut Vodka
(CLASSIC | VANILLA)
Courvoisier V.S
Southern Comfort
Disaronno
Draught & Bottles
Moretti Sale Di Mare
Angelo Poretti 330ML
Birra Moretti 330ML
Beavertown Gamma Ray 330ML
Soft Drinks
Coke 330ML
Diet Coke 330ML
Coke Zero 330ML
Sprite 330ML
Hot Drinks
Americano
Cappuccino
Latte
Unlimited Drinks
Unlimited drinks for 90 minutes included in the Bottomless Brunch package.
Angelo Poretti
Prosecco
Bellini
peach purée, prosecco