Maranto’s is a family run Italian American restaurant at 57–63 Lark Lane in Liverpool. Established in 1983 and shaped by the family’s Sicilian roots, it has become a long standing part of the street’s independent dining scene. The lively, welcoming room suits family meals, groups and celebrations as comfortably as a casual dinner for two.
Pizza and pasta form the Italian core of the menu, joined by risotto, burgers, steaks, ribs and other grill dishes that reflect its Italian American identity. Tomato sauces, cheese, herbs, seafood and slow cooked meats appear across generous, familiar plates. The breadth of choice is useful when a table wants the comfort of pasta and pizza without limiting every diner to the same style of meal.
Vegetarian and vegan choices include dedicated pizzas, pasta and other plant based dishes, giving meat free diners more than a token side. Children and larger groups are also well served by the accessible flavours and flexible portions. Guests with allergies should consult the latest menu and speak with staff because wheat, dairy, nuts and other allergens are used throughout the kitchen.
Wine, beer, cocktails and soft drinks support the restaurant menu, while the upstairs Gathering Place adds pizza, drinks and social games such as darts and shuffleboard. That extra space reinforces Maranto’s role as both a place to eat and a neighbourhood meeting point. Its enduring appeal comes from warm service, generous Italian American food and a strong connection to Lark Lane.
Address: 57–63 Lark Lane, Liverpool L17 8UP, United Kingdom
Maranto's Restaurant Menu
Appetisers
Small plates to start things off or share with the table
Popcorn Cauliflower
Battered cauliflower, chilli, ginger, maple, sesame (VE)
Bruschetta
Ciabatta, cherry tomatoes, garlic, basil, balsamic glaze and EVOO (VE)
Baby Back Ribs
Pork ribs, BBQ sauce, pickled cucumbers
Chicken Wings
Choose between buffalo, BBQ, asian zing, or hot habanero
King Prawns
Chilli, ginger, garlic, sambuca, focaccia (GFO)
Meatballs
Beef, chorizo, parmesan, napoli sauce, focaccia (GFO)
Calamari
Squid, garlic mayo, grilled lemon
Mushrooms With A Twist
Button mushrooms, garlic, napoli sauce, mozzarella, cream (V) (VEO) (GFO)
Funghi Crostini
Oyster and button mushrooms, parsley, lemon, garlic, ciabatta (V) (VEO)
Black Pudding And Chorizo
Red onion marmalade, ciabatta, rocket
Pasta
Hearty pasta dishes. Just like Nonna used to make. Small / Large sizes.
Maranto’s Famous Lasagne
Nonna’s original bolognese sauce, creamy bechamel topped with mozzarella and oven baked
Arrabbiata
Penne, ‘nduja, chilli, tomato (GFO) (VEO)
Pollo E Broccoli
Penne, chicken breast, broccoli, onions, garlic, cream, mozzarella (GFO)
Tortellini Con Spinaci
Spinach, ricotta, garlic, onion, cream, mozzarella (V)
Chicken Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle, chicken breast, courgettes, mushrooms, garlic, chilli, ginger, tomato (GFO)
Carbonara
Spaghetti, pancetta, cream, egg yolk, parmesan cheese (GFO)
Bolognese
Spaghetti, beef steak mince, tomato, garlic (GFO)
Jackfruit Ragu
Spaghetti, lentils, jackfruit, tomato, garlic (VE) (GFO)
Polpettine
Spaghetti, all beef meatballs, parmesan, tomato (GFO)
Marinara
Spaghetti, king prawns, mussels, garlic, olives, tomato (GFO)
Risotto
Seafood Risotto
Arborio rice, king prawns, mussels, garlic, tomato, cream (GF)
Risotto Piselli
Arborio rice, pea puree, mint, garlic, onions, white wine, mascarpone cheese (V) (VEO) (GF)
Risotto Funghi
Arborio rice, oyster and button mushrooms, white wine, cream (V) (VEO) (GF)
Steaks
Served with choice of potato and a rocket and balsamic garnish. Add a sauce: Peppercorn, Diane, or Blue Cheese for £3.50.
16 Oz T Bone
(GF)
8 Oz Ribeye
(GF)
8 Oz Sirloin
(GF)
Mains
Our signature dishes. Go big or go home.
Minted Lamb
Slow braised lamb shank, minted gravy, mashed potatoes
Chicken Parmesan
Breaded chicken breast, mozzarella, napoli sauce, and spaghetti pomodoro
Oven Roasted Cod
Herb crumb, sautéed onions, balsamic reduction, mustard mash
Maranto’s Baby Back Ribs
Full rack of ribs barbecued just like we did back in 1983, served with homemade coleslaw and choice of potato
Ribs And Chicken
Half rack of ribs, quarter of a chicken, coleslaw, choice of potato
Burgers
Served with choice of hand cut chips, curly, or skinny fries. Double up any burger for an extra £5 for a full pound of meat.
Classic
Half pound beef patty, lettuce, tomato, onion, brioche bun. Add cheese 60p, add bacon 60p, add both £1.
Messy Giuseppe
Classic burger with mushrooms, bolognese, mozzarella, brioche bun
Maranto’s Chicago Beef
Slow cooked, thinly sliced, roast beef, pickled peppers and onions, au jus, hoagie roll
Etna
Classic burger with nduja, jalapeños, cheese, sriracha mayo, brioche bun
The Goat
Classic burger with goat’s cheese, red onion marmalade, brioche bun
The Cowboy
Classic burger with bacon, onion rings, cheese, BBQ sauce, brioche bun
Hot Chicken
Fried chicken, buffalo sauce, pickles, lettuce, tomato, onion, ranch, brioche bun
Grilled Chicken
Chicken breast, lettuce, tomato, onion, brioche bun. Add cheese 60p, add bacon 60p, add both £1.
Classic Pizza
Our classic hand-stretched dough since 1983. Classic / Sicilian sizes. Make it Sicilian: a thicker, hand-made focaccia base with crispy edges.
Margherita
Tomato, mozzarella, oregano (V) (VEO)
Maranto’s Classic
BBQ, pulled pork, chicken, mozzarella
Meat Feast
Bolognese, meatballs, ham, pepperoni, mozzarella
Hot And Spicy
Tomato, pepperoni, spicy beef, fresh chillies, mozzarella
Colorato
Tomato, courgettes, peppers, red onion, fresh tomatoes, mozzarella (V) (VEO)
Buffalo Chicken
Frank’s red hot, ranch, chicken, peppers, onions, mozzarella
Diavolo
Tomato, nduja, jalapeños, hot honey, mozzarella
Pescatore
Tomato, anchovy, olives, onion, mozzarella
Hawaiian
BBQ, ham, pineapple, jalapeños, mozzarella (don’t tell nonno)
Pizza Of Choice
Select any four toppings or double them up: Pepperoni, ham, chicken, peppers, mushrooms, onions, sweetcorn, anchovies, olives, spicy beef, nduja, pineapple, hot honey
Sides
Skinny, chunky or curly. The choice is yours.
Garlic Bread
Garlic Bread With Cheese
Garlic Pizza
Garlic Pizza With Cheese
Olives
Skinny Fries
Hand Cut Chips
Curly Fries
Beer Battered Onion Rings
Coleslaw
Salads
Chopped
Mixed greens, tomato, onion, cucumber, avocado, blue cheese, bacon, vinaigrette (GF) (VEO). Add chicken £5.
Caesar
Lettuce, focaccia croutons, parmesan, half pound of grilled chicken, caesar dressing
Apple Walnut
Mixed greens, pickled red onion, walnut, apple, goat’s cheese, vinaigrette (GF) (V)
Daytime Specials – Brunch
Alongside our main menu. Mon–Fri served till 3pm, Sat–Sun served till 1pm. Our pastas are available in smaller sizes.
Full English
Two eggs, sausage, bacon, black pudding, mushrooms, beans, grilled tomato, toast
Eggs Benedict
Two poached eggs, choice of bacon or spinach, hollandaise, focaccia (VO)
Breakfast Bap
Fried egg, bacon, cheese, brioche
Avocado Toast
Focaccia, avocado, scrambled eggs (V) (VEO)
Chicken And Waffles
Fried chicken, buttermilk waffles, hot honey
Buttermilk Waffles
With whipped butter and maple syrup (V)
Daytime Specials – Sandwiches & Wraps
Alongside our main menu. Add chips for £3.
Chicken Caesar Wrap
Grilled chicken, lettuce, parmesan cheese, caesar dressing
Buffalo Wrap
Fried chicken, Frank’s Red Hot, lettuce, onion, tomato, ranch
Chicago Beef
Thinly sliced, slow cooked beef, pickled peppers, onions, hoagie roll
Caprese
Mozzarella, tomato, basil, rocket, balsamic, focaccia (V)
Meatball Sub
Meatballs, marinara sauce, mozzarella, hoagie roll
Chicken Melt
Grilled Chicken breast, bacon, cheese, bbq sauce, lettuce, onion, tomato, brioche bun
Sundays
Choose from: Roast Sirloin of Beef, Rolled Pork Belly, Half a Chicken, Veggie Roast. Served with tenderstem broccoli, parsnips, carrots, roast potatoes, Yorkshire pudding, and gravy.
Roast Sirloin Of Beef
Served with tenderstem broccoli, parsnips, carrots, roast potatoes, Yorkshire pudding, and gravy
Rolled Pork Belly
Served with tenderstem broccoli, parsnips, carrots, roast potatoes, Yorkshire pudding, and gravy
Half A Chicken
Served with tenderstem broccoli, parsnips, carrots, roast potatoes, Yorkshire pudding, and gravy
Veggie Roast
Served with tenderstem broccoli, parsnips, carrots, roast potatoes, Yorkshire pudding, and gravy
Cauliflower Cheese
Pigs In Blanket
Kids
And an ice cream cone for dessert!
BBQ Ribs
With chips or skinny fries, peas or beans
Kids Burger
With chips or skinny fries, peas or beans
Housemade Nuggets
With chips or skinny fries, peas or beans
Jackfruit Ragu
Spaghetti, lentils, jackfruit, tomato, garlic (VE) (GFO)
Mini Pizza
Plain cheese, ham, spicy pepperoni, or mushroom (VEO)
Mac ’N’ Cheese
(GFO)
Spaghetti Bolognese
(GFO)
Desserts
Affogato
Vanilla ice cream, espresso, amaretto liqueur (VEO)
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Warm date sponge, toffee sauce, vanilla ice cream or custard (V)
Tiramisu
Espresso soaked ladyfingers, tia maria, kahlua, mascarpone, cocoa (V)
Berry Pavlova
Crisp meringue, strawberry ice cream, whipped cream, mixed berries (V) (GF)
Chocolate Brownie
Warm chocolate brownie, vanilla ice cream (V)
Hot Fudge Sundae
Vanilla ice cream, brownie chunks, hot fudge sauce, whipped cream (V)
Selection Of Northern Bloc Ice Creams
1 scoop £3 / 3 scoops £6
Low & No.
Golden Mojito 0%
Lime, mint, ginger ale
Virgin Daiquiri 0%
Cranberry, strawberry, lime, grenadine
Watermelon Spritz 0%
Watermelon syrup, strawberry, lime, soda
Chicago Pink Lemonade 0%
Lime, lemon, grenadine, soda
Draught
Modelo
Lager 4.5%
Mahou
Lager 4.8%
Coors
Lager 3.4%
Camden Helles
Lager 4.6%
Bottles & Cans
Corona
Kopparberg
Strawberry & Lime, Crisp Apple, Mixed Fruits
Budweiser
Peroni Red
Classics
Pina Colada
Malibu, havana, lime, pineapple, coconut cream
Tommy’s Margarita
El jimador, agave syrup, lime. Ask if you want it spicy.
Frozen Daiquiri
Bacardi carta blanca, strawberry, lime
Sex On The Beach
Vodka, peach schnapps, orange, cranberry
Red Wine
Peregrino Merlot
(VG)
Euca Hill Shiraz
(V)
San Giorgio Montepulciano d’Abruzzo
(V)
Pablo Cortez Malbec
(V)
Whiskies
Jameson
Bulleit Bourbon
Bulleit Rye
Maker’s Mark
Gins
Gordon’s
Gordon’s Pink
Gordon’s 0%
Hot Drinks
Alternative milks available.