Villa Romana
A family-run Italian in a Grade II listed building on Wood Street
Villa Romana is a family-run traditional Italian restaurant at 6–8 Wood Street, Liverpool (L1 4AQ), in the Ropewalks. It serves home-style pizza and pasta in a rustic red-brick dining room with chequered tablecloths. The building, 6 and 8 Wood Street, is Grade II listed and dates from the early 19th century.
- Address
- 6–8 Wood Street, Liverpool, L1 4AQ
- Cuisine
- Italian · traditional
- Building
- 6 and 8 Wood Street (Grade II listed)
- Built
- Early 19th century
- Nearest station
- Liverpool Central · 4 min walk
An old-school Italian inside an early-Victorian workshop
Villa Romana occupies 6 and 8 Wood Street, a Grade II listed building of the early 19th century. Historic England describes it as offices with a workshop attached: brick with stone dressings, three storeys with a top pediment, and sash windows on the upper floors.
Wood Street sits in the Ropewalks, the district named after the long, straight rope walks where ropes for Liverpool's sailing ships were made in the 18th century. The area later filled with warehouses and workshops like this one.
Inside, the restaurant is a family-run, traditional Italian, with exposed red brick, chequered tablecloths and a dessert trolley, and a loyal crowd of regulars.
Signature dishes
Traditional, home-style Italian cooking.
- 01
Cannelloni Villa Romana
The house cannelloni, baked with cheese.
- 02
Pizza and pasta
Home-cooked Italian classics.
- 03
Garlic bread
A regulars' favourite.
- 04
Dessert trolley
Traditional Italian and house desserts.
Good to know
Where is Villa Romana in Liverpool?
At 6–8 Wood Street, Liverpool L1 4AQ, in the Ropewalks, about a 4-minute walk from Liverpool Central station.
Is the Villa Romana building listed?
Yes. 6 and 8 Wood Street is a Grade II listed building of the early 19th century.
Does Villa Romana have vegan or gluten-free options?
Yes, vegan and gluten-free options are available.
How do I book Villa Romana?
By phone on 0151 708 6664 or through its website.
