Ninello's Restaurant

4.5 (101)

£26 to £40

Italian

15 Duke St, Liverpool, Merseyside L1 5AP

About this restaurant

Charming
Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem

Welcome to Ninello's Restaurant, your destination for authentic Italian cuisine in the heart of Liverpool. Located at 15 Duke Street, just steps from Hannover Street and Liverpool One bus station, Ninello’s offers a cozy, intimate setting perfect for romantic dinners, special occasions, or relaxed meals with friends.

Our menu highlights traditional Italian flavours with a focus on Sicilian specialities. Enjoy signature dishes like Sicilian beef ragù lasagna, veal meatballs (Polpette Nonna Gianna), and Arancino Ragù Messinesi. Try our unique Pinsa selection or indulge in our Fine Dining tasting menu, crafted with fresh seasonal ingredients. Don’t miss our classic Tiramisu and homemade Sicilian Cannoli.

We offer a full bar with wine, beer, and cocktails, counter seating, and an outdoor smoking area. Ninello’s is also dog friendly.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
0151 458 7076
Website
https://www.ninellos.co.uk/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Antonino La Via
Private party facilities
We are offering the opportunity to hire the whole restaurant for a private event.

Location
15 Duke St, Liverpool, Merseyside L1 5AP
Neighborhood
Liverpool
Cross street
Hannover street
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Liverpool One bus station
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

Garlic Bread
- Plain£7.50
- With cheese£8.50
- With tomato£8.50
Bruschette
- Tomato£6.75
- Avocado cream & spicy prawns£8.95
- Sausage & mushrooms£7.95
Polpette Nonna Gianna
Sicilian veal meatballs
- 3 Polpette£8.70
- 5 Polpette£14.50
Arancino Ragù - Messinesi£5.50
Traditional Sicilian fried rice balls filled with beef ragù
Olives£4.50
Pinse
Additional toppings for £1.50
Margherita£14.95
Tomato base with mozzarella & basil
Pistacchio£17.95
Pistacchio cream base with soft cheese, mortadella and chopped pistacchio
Boscaiola£16.95
Tomato base with sausage, mushrooms, mozzarella & truffle oil
Salmone£18.95
Tomato base with smoked salmon, crispy rocket and burrata cheese
Vegetariana£15.95
Tomato base with grilled aubergines, courgettes, mushrooms & olives

Pasta

Lasagna£15.95
Layers of homemade lasagna sheets filled with traditional Sicilian beef ragù, béchamel & grated cheese
Caserecce Piccanti£14.95
Caserecce pasta with ‘nduja and sausage
Risotto Marinara£18.25
Seafood Carnaroli rice
Fettuccine Alla Boscaiola£14.75
Fettuccine pasta with mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, crispy pancetta & cream
Spaghetti Alla Bolognese£14.95
Spaghetti pasta with Sicilian traditional beef ragù

MAINS

PANINO NINELLO'S£16.95
Panini filled with traditional Sicilian braciola served with fries
COTOLETTA ALLA MILANESE£16.95
Crispy chicken Milanese cutlet served with fries or salad
PARMIGIANA£14.95
Fried layers of aubergine, tomato, mozzarella & basil
5 POLPETTE£14.50
Five Sicilian veal meatballs

SIDES

FRIES£4.50
ROAST POTATOES£4.50
Broccoli£4.50
House Salad£4.50
Tomato & Onion Salad£4.50
Caponata£4.50
Chopped fried aubergines and other vegetables, seasoned with olive oil, tomato sauce, celery, olives, and capers, in an agrodolce sauce

Dessert

Tiramisu£6.95
Sponge biscuits soaked in espresso coffee, layered with mascarpone & dusted with cocoa powder
Bianco e Nero£6.95
Sweet puffs, assorted filled with cream & glazed with chocolate
Cannoli£6.95
Homemade Sicilian fried pastry dough filled with ricotta cheese
BAILEYS PANNA COTTA£6.50
Cream flavoured with Baileys

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Ninello's Restaurant.

4.5

(101)

4.6Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

101 Reviews

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Sheila
Liverpool2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 10, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great little restaurant. Food was exceptional and the staff were excellent. After our meal we retired to the lounge area for a few drinks. It was very comfortable and quiet. A really lovely afternoon and highly recommended.
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Susan
Liverpool2 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 4, 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Family lunch here, we all had a lovely time and enjoyed our food. Service was friendly, lovely cosy atmosphere. My only gripe is that the price of the food, although at first glance is very reasonable does become more expensive when you factor in sides which dishes like the chicken definitely needs. The chicken could also have done with a bit more seasoning. The tiramisu on the other hand was to die for so worth going just for that.
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Jessica
Edinburgh1 review
5.0
Dined on March 7, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was perfect pasta was Al dente staff knew the menu and very good recommendations hidden gem
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Jack
Liverpool1 review
5.0
Dined on March 7, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A wonderful restaurant in the city. All courses of food was amazing and will return again in the not so far future. All staff were very friendly and welcoming. Pricing was in line with other city centre restaurants, maybe a little less. A hidden gem..for now.
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OpenTable Diner
London1 review
5.0
Dined on March 7, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a warm welcome, beautiful atmosphere and surroundings. A cosy venue with exceptional service and excellent food.
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VICKY
Cheshire2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 7, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A fantastic dining experience. Wonderful staff and outstanding food. A real treat. Highly recommend
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Jane
London1 review
5.0
Dined on March 3, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic food and excellent service. Would highly recommend
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Kate
Liverpool5 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 2, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Quiet lunch relaxed atmosphere fantastic food fresh authentic Italian ingredients beautifully prepared. Service is attentive and we all said one of the best lasagne dishes we have ever tasted and we have been to Italy! The Tiramisu is heaven great to share too! Thank you for a wonderful lunch.
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Helen
Liverpool1 review
4.0
Dined on February 21, 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We recently dined at this restaurant for the first time, choosing it specifically because it isn't part of a larger chain. Upon arrival, we received a really warm welcome, and our waitress provided attentive service throughout our meal. Although I am partially deaf and found the ambiance slightly echoey, I understand this might just be a personal experience. The food was delightful, and the exceptionally friendly service made us feel like old friends by the end. We are certain we will be returning.
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Chloe Gold
London4 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 14, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Delicious lasagne and the tomato garlic bread was unreal
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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
0151 458 7076
Website
https://www.ninellos.co.uk/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Antonino La Via
Private party facilities
We are offering the opportunity to hire the whole restaurant for a private event.

Location
15 Duke St, Liverpool, Merseyside L1 5AP
Neighborhood
Liverpool
Cross street
Hannover street
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Liverpool One bus station
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

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Ninello's Restaurant

About this restaurant

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Appetizers

Garlic Bread

Bruschette

Polpette Nonna Gianna

Arancino Ragù - Messinesi£5.50

Olives£4.50

Pinse

Margherita£14.95

Pistacchio£17.95

Boscaiola£16.95

Salmone£18.95

Vegetariana£15.95

Pasta

Lasagna£15.95

Caserecce Piccanti£14.95

Risotto Marinara£18.25

Fettuccine Alla Boscaiola£14.75

Spaghetti Alla Bolognese£14.95

MAINS

PANINO NINELLO'S£16.95

COTOLETTA ALLA MILANESE£16.95

PARMIGIANA£14.95

5 POLPETTE£14.50

SIDES

FRIES£4.50

ROAST POTATOES£4.50

Broccoli£4.50

House Salad£4.50

Tomato & Onion Salad£4.50

Caponata£4.50

Dessert

Tiramisu£6.95

Bianco e Nero£6.95

Cannoli£6.95

BAILEYS PANNA COTTA£6.50

Dining areas

Additional information

Not available on OpenTable