Piccolino Liverpool is a modern Italian restaurant at 14A Cook Street. An open kitchen brings some of the preparation into view, while the intimate terrace provides outdoor seating in suitable weather. The polished but welcoming room suits lunch, dinner, aperitivo and celebrations in the city centre.
The menu draws on different Italian regions through antipasti, fresh pasta, risotto and hand stretched Neapolitan pizza. Slow cooked ragù, seafood, seasonal vegetables and Italian cheeses give the dishes their depth. A raw bar, steaks and roasted fish expand the choice beyond the central pasta and pizza offering.
Vegetarian and vegan dishes are marked across the menu, and separate children’s and group selections make the restaurant useful for a range of occasions. Express lunch and tasting formats offer more structured alternatives to ordering à la carte. Guests with allergies should consult the current filters and speak with the Liverpool team before ordering.
Italian wine is a major part of the drinks list, joined by prosecco, cocktails, beer, coffee and alcohol free options. Tiramisu, panna cotta, gelato and other desserts provide a familiar conclusion. Piccolino Liverpool combines regional Italian flavours and contemporary presentation with the easy hospitality of a neighbourhood restaurant.
Address: 14A Cook Street, Liverpool L2 9QU, United Kingdom
Piccolino Liverpool Menu
Da Dividere
FOR THE TABLE
Olive
Pitted Gordal olives, marinated with guindilla chillies
Focaccia
Freshly baked focaccia, extra virgin olive oil & Maldon sea salt
Focaccia Style – Rosemary & Sea Salt
Hand stretched garlic bread
Tomato & Fresh Basil
Hand stretched garlic bread
Mozzarella & Smoked Provola Cheese
Hand stretched garlic bread
Crudi
RAW BAR
Tartare Di Tonno
Diced yellowfin tuna, lime juice, olive oil, salt, shallots, red chilli, chopped chive, avocado, sweet potato crisps & red vein sorrel
Oysters Six
Colchester oysters served with Amalfi lemon mignonette & tabasco
Oysters Nine
Colchester oysters served with Amalfi lemon mignonette & tabasco
Antipasti
STARTERS
Bruschetta Classica
Vine-ripened tomatoes, toasted sourdough, garlic, oregano & fresh basil
Bruschetta Con Gamberoni
Toasted sourdough, king prawns, confit garlic butter, chilli, lemon & flat leaf parsley
Arancini
Crispy truffle & mushroom risotto balls, mozzarella & truffle mayonnaise
Calamari
Crispy fried baby squid, chilli & lemon mayonnaise
Carpaccio
Thinly sliced raw beef, Venetian dressing, rocket & Parmesan Reggiano salad
Fritto Misto
Lightly fried king prawns, red mullet, baby squid & whitebait with confit garlic mayonnaise
Cocktail Di Gamberi
North Atlantic prawns, baby gem, Marie rose sauce, pickled cucumbers, spring onion & watercress
Burrata Con Pesto
Apulian creamy mozzarella, basil pesto, semi dried tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil
Capesante – Three
Hand-dived scallops, garlic & parsley butter & fresh lemon juice
Capesante – Five
Hand-dived scallops, garlic & parsley butter & fresh lemon juice
Antipasto Misto (Small)
Parma ham, salame Calabrese, bresaola, salame Napoli, mozzarella di bufala, Pecorino Romano & ricotta. Freshly baked bread, balsamic onions, pickled hot peppers & caper berries
Antipasto Misto (Large)
Parma ham, salame Calabrese, bresaola, salame Napoli, mozzarella di bufala, Pecorino Romano & ricotta. Freshly ba
Pasta
Linguine Gamberoni
King prawns, vine-ripened tomatoes, chilli & garlic butter
Linguine Vongole
Fresh Palourde clams, white wine, vine ripened cherry tomatoes, chilli & garlic
Tagliatelle Bolognese
Slow cooked beef ragù, tomato & fresh basil
Orecchiette Con Salsiccia
Traditional small ear-shaped pasta from Puglia, Neapolitan sausage ragu, spicy ‘nduja, semi-dried tomatoes, matured Italian cheese, fresh basil & parsley
Spaghetti Carbonara
Free-range eggs, guanciale & Pecorino Romano
Ravioli Granchio
‘Hand-picked Devonshire crab filling, North Atlantic prawns, lobster sauce, red chilli, garlic, basil & chives’
Lasagne Verdi
Slow-cooked beef ragu, traditional green pasta, bechamel, tomato & Parmesan
Rigatoni Alla Vodka
Fresh rigatoni with a spicy vodka tomato sauce & grated parmesan
Rigatoni Alla Vodka (Sharer)
Vodka, tomato sugo & cream, white wine, garlic, onions & freshly grated parmesan
Paccheri All'Amatriciana
Large tube pasta, guanciale, tomatoes, pecorino Romano cheese, onions, garlic & freshly chopped garden herbs
Paccheri All'Amatriciana – Sharer
Large tube pasta, guanciale, tomatoes, pecorino Romano cheese, onions, garlic & freshly chopped garden herbs
Paccheri All'Amatriciana Vegan
Large tubed pasta, red onion, tomato sauce & fresh basil
Paccheri All'Amatriciana Vegan – Sharer
Large tubed pasta, red onion, tomato sauce & fresh basil
Salads
Caesar
Gem lettuce, Parmesan, pancetta, Caesar dressing, anchovies & garlic sourdough croutons
Caesar Small
Gem lettuce, Parmesan, pancetta, Caesar dressing, anchovies & garlic sourdough croutons
Caprese Large
Vine-ripened tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella & fresh basil
Caprese Small
Vine-ripened tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella & fresh basil
Tricolore, Small
Buffalo mozzarella, heritage tomatoes, avocado, basil pesto & fresh basil
Tricolore, Large
Buffalo mozzarella, heritage tomatoes, avocado, basil pesto & fresh basil
Bistecca
Dry-Aged Ribeye 275G
Cotswolds & West Country | British Isles | Heritage Breeds
Fillet 225G
Heritage Breeds | British Isles
Chateaubriand
Heritage Breeds | West Country & County Amagh | British Isles | The prized cut from the fillet, deliciously soft & tender, served with roasted rosemary & garlic potatoes, grilled mediterranean vegetables & steak sauces
T-Bone Fiorentina
Heritage Breeds | West Country & County Amagh | British Isles | The prized cut from the fillet, deliciously soft & tender, served with roasted rosemary & garlic potatoes, grilled mediterranean vegetables & steak sauces
Pizza
Diavola
Tomato, spianata Calabrese spicy salami, ‘nduja, stacciatella, mozzarella, red chilli & flat leaf parsley
Margherita
Traditional Neapolitan recipe, tomato, mozzarella & fresh basil
Capricciosa
Tomato, chestnut mushrooms, Italian roast ham, mozzarella & crispy Leccino olives
Calzone
Folded pizza stuffed with Neapolitan sausage, tomato, ‘nduja, mozzarella & roasted peppers
Spagna
San Marzano tomato, mozzarella, chorizo, blue goat’s cheese & hot honey
Zucchine E Tartufo
White base, soy truffle cream, courgette ribbons, vegan mozzarella-style cheese, chestnut mushrooms, chilli & basil
Prosciutto Crudo E Tartufo
White base, truffle cream, mozzarella, DOP Parma ham, rocket & Pecorino Romano
Sides
Patatine Fritte
Potato fries | Add truffle & Pecorino 1.75
Patate Al Forno
Garlic & rosemary roasted potatoes
Pure Di Patate
Mashed potato
Pure Di Patate Con Tartufo
Add truffle 1.50
Zucchine Fritte
Courgette fries
Broccoletti
Tenderstem broccoli, chilli & garlic
Spinaci
Garlic baby spinach
Piselli E Pancetta
Peas & pancetta
Rucola E Parmigiano
RRocket & Parmesan salad, with vinaigrette
Insalata Mista
Italian leaves, lemon dressing, basil, red onion, chives
Terra
FROM THE LAND
Pollo Milanese
Pan-fried crispy breaded chicken, served with a rocket & shaved parmesan salad
Fegato Alla Veneziana
Our take on a true Venetian classic. Pan-fried calves liver, pancetta, onions, butter & sage with creamy mashed potato
Polpette Con Patate
Beef, pork & caramelised onion meatballs, slow-cooked tomato sauce & roasted rosemary potatoes
Parmigiana
Fried layers of aubergine, tomato, smoked provola cheese & basil pesto
Parmigiana Starter
Fried layers of aubergine, tomato, smoked provola cheese & basil pesto
Mare
FROM THE SEA
Branzino
A whole roasted sea bass, samphire, sea purslane, olive oil & lemon
Merluzzo Peperonata
Roasted cod, peperonata & crispy samphire
Sogliola
Whole Dover sole pan-fried, butter, capers, lemon & served with roast potatoes Subject to seasonal availability
Express Lunch
2- Courses £24.00pp | 3-Courses from £29.50pp
Bruschetta Classica
Vine-ripened tomatoes, toasted sourdough, garlic, oregano & fresh basil
Arancini
Crispy truffle & mushroom risotto balls, mozzarella & truffle mayonnaise
Tricolore, Small
Buffalo mozzarella, heritage tomatoes, avocado, basil pesto & fresh basil
Linguine Gamberoni
King prawns, vine-ripened tomatoes, chilli & garlic butter
Polpette Con Patate
Beef, pork & caramelised onion meatballs, slow-cooked tomato sauce & roasted rosemary potatoes
Margherita
Traditional Neapolitan recipe, tomato, mozzarella & fresh basil
Semifreddo
Chocolate & amaretto iced parfait, white chocolate coating, cherry molasses & hazelnut brittle & Amarena cherries
Tiramisu
Espresso coffee, amaretto soaked sponge biscuits, mascarpone cream & cocoa powder
Gelati Biscotti Biscuit
Selection of award-winning ice cream – Vegan flavours available on request
Express Lunch – Desserts
2 courses £24.00pp | 3 courses from £29.50pp
VANILLA
CHOCOLATE
NUTELLA
MINT CHOCOLATE CHIP
HONEYCOMB
WILD BERRY SORBET
VEGAN VANILLA
VEGAN CHOCOLATE
Kids – To Start
GARLIC BREAD V
Garlic & rosemary
CRISPY MOZZARELLA V
Crispy coated mozzarella sticks, with tomato sugo dipping sauce
CAPRESE SKEWERS V
CRISPY CALAMARI
Crispy fried squid, with garlic mayonnaise
Kids – Pizza
PEPPERONI
Pepperoni, tomato & mozzarella
PROSCIUTTO E FUNGI V
Ham, chestnut mushroom, tomato & mozzarella
CALZONE V
Tomato, mozzarella & fresh basil
MARGHERITA V
Tomato, mozzarella & fresh basil
MARGHERITA VEGAN V
Tomato, vegan mozzarella-style cheese & fresh basil
Kids – Pasta
SPAGHETTI BOLOGNESE
Beef & tomato ragu
PENNE POMODORO V VG
Baby plum tomato & basil sauce
SPAGHETTI CARBONARA
Kids Spaghetti Carbonara
PENNE PESTO
Basil pesto & fresh tomatoes
Kids – Mains
LASAGNE
Layers of pasta with beef ragu, bechamel sauce, cheese & basil
STEAK & CHIPS
Sirloin steak, garlic butter & chips
POLLO MILANESE
Crispy breaded chicken with rocket & parmesan salad
Kids – Sides
BROCCOLI
PEAS
SALAD
Kids – Desserts
WARM CHOCOLATE PUDDING
SUNDAE BAR
Dessert – Dolci
BOMBOLONI V
Italian doughnuts, raspberry & chocolate sauce
CREMA CARAMELLATA V
Baked caramel custard, rum poached prunes & vanilla cream
TORTINO AL CIOCCOLATO V
Warm chocolate fondant, chocolate sauce & vanilla ice cream
SEMIFREDDO V
Chocolate & amaretto iced parfait, white chocolate coating, cherry molasses & hazelnut brittle & Amarena cherries
ZEPPOLE
Soft choux bun, vanilla cream, nutella ice cream, hazelnut brittle & chocolate sauce
TIRAMISU
Espresso coffee, amaretto soaked sponge biscuits, mascarpone cream & cocoa powder
PANNA COTTA
Set vanilla cream, amarena cherries & amaretti biscuit
AFFOGATO V
Amaretto, espresso coffee, amaretti biscuit & vanilla ice cream
CIOCCOLATINI V
Six handmade chocolate truffles flavoured with Frangelico
Dessert – Gelati
GELATI BISCOTTI BISCUIT V
Selection of award-winning ice cream – Vegan flavours available on request
VANILLA
CHOCOLATE
NUTELLA
MINT CHOCOLATE CHIP
HONEYCOMB
WILD BERRY SORBET
VEGAN VANILLA
VEGAN CHOCOLATE
Sunday Roasts
ROAST BEEF
served pink or well done
ROAST CHICKEN
Yorkshire-bred Hubbard chicken, rosemary & garlic
PORCHETTA
Slow roasted pork belly, rosemary, garlic & sage
NUT ROAST VEGAN V VG
Our own recipe, rich in wholesome ingredients & full of flavour
SHARING ROAST
Our beef, chicken & porchetta served together to share, with all the trimmings
Grande Tasting Menu
5 COURSES 58.00 PER PERSON | WINE FLIGHT 32.00. For a minimum of two people to share.
OLIVE
Pitted Gordal olives, marinated with guindilla chillies
FOCACCIA
Freshly baked focaccia, extra virgin olive oil & Maldon sea salt
TARTARE DI TONNO
Diced yellowfin tuna, lime juice, olive oil, salt, shallots, red chilli, chopped chive, avocado, sweet potato crisps & red vein sorrel
BURRATA CON PESTO
Apulian creamy mozzarella, basil pesto, semi dried tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil
PACCHERI ALL'AMATRICIANA
Large tube pasta, guanciale, tomatoes, pecorino Romano cheese, onions, garlic & freshly chopped garden herbs
MERLUZZO PEPERONATA
Roasted cod, peperonata & crispy samphire
FILLET 225G & FRIES
West Country & County Armagh | British Isles, Heritage Breeds, served with fries & peppercorn sauce
SEMIFREDDO
Chocolate & amaretto iced parfait, white chocolate coating, cherry molasses & hazelnut brittle & Amarena cherries
A Taste of Piccolino
5 courses £48.00 per person | wine flight £32.00. For a minimum of two people to share.
OLIVE
Pitted Gordal olives, marinated with guindilla chillies
FOCACCIA
Freshly baked focaccia, extra virgin olive oil & Maldon sea salt
ARANCINI
Crispy truffle & mushroom risotto balls, mozzarella & truffle mayonnaise
COCKTAIL DI GAMBERI
North Atlantic prawns, baby gem, Marie rose sauce, pickled cucumbers, spring onion & watercress
RIGATONI ALLA VODKA
Fresh rigatoni with a spicy vodka tomato sauce & grated parmesan
BRANZINO
A whole roasted sea bass, samphire, sea purslane, olive oil & lemon
POLPETTE CON PATATE
Beef, pork & caramelised onion meatballs, slow-cooked tomato sauce & roasted rosemary potatoes
TIRAMISU
Espresso coffee, amaretto soaked sponge biscuits, mascarpone cream & cocoa powder
Kids – Drinks
Innocent Juicy Water – APPLE & MANGO
Innocent Juicy Water – APPLE & STRAWBERRY
Cawston Press – APPLE & PEAR V VG
HAPPYCCINO
Frothy whole milk served with a chocolate smile & marshmallows