Carlisi
Sicilian food, coffee and cocktails from the Carlisi brothers on Dale Street
Carlisi is a Sicilian-run Italian bar, restaurant and deli at 92–94 Dale Street, Liverpool (L2 5TF), run by the Carlisi brothers. It serves Sicilian street food, charcuterie, cannoli, coffee and Italian cocktails, including its own Agrigento gin. A second Carlisi opened at 57 Allerton Road in 2023.
- Address
- 92–94 Dale Street, Liverpool, L2 5TF
- Cuisine
- Sicilian & Italian · food, coffee, cocktails
- Building
- Victorian commercial frontage, Dale Street
- Built
- Victorian
- Nearest station
- Moorfields · 3 min walk
A Sicilian welcome on one of Liverpool's seven original streets
Carlisi trades from a Victorian shopfront at 92–94 Dale Street, its turquoise frames set between polished granite columns with carved capitals. Dale Street was one of the seven original streets of the borough created by King John's charter of 1207, and was later rebuilt as the commercial spine of the Victorian port city.
The venue is run by the Carlisi brothers, who are Sicilian. Their food draws on the family kitchen: arancini, focaccia, mortadella and burrata, cannoli and cassata, served alongside espresso, spritzes and a gin named after Agrigento, the family's home town.
In 2023 the brothers opened a second Carlisi at 57 Allerton Road, taking the same food, coffee and cocktails to south Liverpool.
Signature dishes
Sicilian classics, sharing boards and Italian drinks.
- 01
Arancini
Sicilian rice balls, including arancini al ragù.
- 02
Focaccia pistacchiosa
Focaccia with pistachio pesto and pistachio mortadella.
- 03
Charcuterie boards
Italian cured meats and cheeses, with burrata and mortadella.
- 04
Cannoli & cassata
Classic Sicilian desserts.
- 05
Aperol Spritz & Italicus
Italian spritzes and cocktails.
- 06
Agrigento gin
Carlisi's own gin, named after the family's Sicilian home town.
Good to know
Where is Carlisi in Liverpool?
At 92–94 Dale Street, Liverpool L2 5TF, in the Historic Core, about a 3-minute walk from Moorfields station. A second Carlisi is at 57 Allerton Road, L18 2DA.
What does Carlisi serve?
Sicilian and Italian food (arancini, focaccia, charcuterie boards, cannoli), plus coffee, spritzes and cocktails, including its own Agrigento gin.
Who runs Carlisi?
Carlisi is run by the Carlisi brothers, who are originally from Sicily.
Can I book a table at Carlisi?
Yes. Reservations can be made through the Carlisi website, or by calling 0151 236 9030 for Dale Street.
Does Carlisi offer private hire and catering?
Yes. Carlisi offers private hire with food and drink packages, and catering; enquiries go to info@carlisi.co.uk.
