Il Forno opened in 2005 and quickly established itself as Liverpool’s leading authentic Italian dining experience located in the heart of the city. Managed by Italians, using produce from their homeland’s bountiful regions and staying true to original recipes and renowned Italian custom has ensured Il Forno has been one of Liverpool’s most successful destination restaurants for the last 6 years.

Each of Il forno’s talented Italian chefs is dedicated to creating authentic italian recipes resulting in deliciously traditional Italian dishes; authentic pizza, pasta, meat and fish dishes and the favourite of many a local, the array of homemade Italian ice cream.

Cooking at Il Forno is a family affair with the Head Chef Paolo Cillo from Basilicata, first generation, born, raised and trained in Italy. He brings the family’s detailed technical knowledge married with an Italian passion for food and desire to continuously produce fabulous dining experiences for all guests to the restaurant. His brother Donato Cillo is Restaurant Manager and Donato’s wife is a pastry chef in the restaurant.

All the dishes served in the restaurant are made on site. The dishes served at Il Forno are a “mix of the best regions”, made with only the freshest ingredients imported directly from Italy including olive oil, flour and Italian meats and cheeses. The cured meats and cheeses are sourced directly from the producers in Parma and Salerno while the extra virgin olive oil used at the restaurant is produced exclusively for the restaurant in a remote mountain village in Basilicata.

Il Forno is passionate about food and dedicated to providing excellent quality and hospitality to create a little piece of Italy in Liverpool.