Piccolino Liverpool
Italian restaurant with open kitchen and terrace on Cook Street
Piccolino Liverpool is an Italian restaurant and bar at 14a Cook Street, L2 9QU, between Castle Street and North John Street. It has an open kitchen and a small alfresco terrace, and stands next to 16 Cook Street, Peter Ellis's Grade II* listed building of 1866, known for its early glass curtain wall.
- Address
- 14a Cook Street, Liverpool, L2 9QU
- Cuisine
- Italian restaurant
- Building
- 14 Cook Street
- Nearest station
- James Street or Moorfields (Merseyrail)
Cook Street
Piccolino occupies the ground floor of 14 Cook Street, a short street linking Castle Street and North John Street in the city's old commercial district.
Its immediate neighbour, 16 Cook Street, was designed by Peter Ellis and built in 1866. It is listed Grade II* (list entry 1068298) and is noted for its floor-to-ceiling glazing, described as the world's second glass curtain-walled building. At the North John Street end, Nos. 18–22 North John Street and 18 Cook Street form a stuccoed office building of the 1840s, also listed.
Signature dishes
The menu follows Piccolino's regional Italian format, with dishes highlighted on the Liverpool page including:
- 01
Arancini al Tartufo
Saffron arancini with truffle mayonnaise and aged parmesan
- 02
Polpette con Patate
Beef and pork meatballs in tomato sauce with rosemary potatoes
- 03
Bruschetta Classica
Charred sourdough with tomatoes, basil and Sicilian olive oil
- Monday–Friday
- 12:00–22:00
- Saturday
- 12:00–23:00
- Sunday
- 12:00–21:00
14a Cook Street
Liverpool L2 9QU
from James Street or Moorfields (Merseyrail)
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Where is Piccolino Liverpool?
At 14a Cook Street, Liverpool L2 9QU.
Does Piccolino Liverpool have outdoor seating?
Yes, it has a small alfresco terrace.
Is Piccolino Liverpool wheelchair accessible?
The restaurant lists wheelchair access and accessible toilets.
What is the building next door?
16 Cook Street, a Grade II* listed office building of 1866 by Peter Ellis.


