IL Capitano's 143 Saint John's Road, Waterloo, Liverpool L22 9QE

"NOT GOOD FOR GLUTEN-FREE. I am exceptionally passionate about supporting local businesses and it is even more satisfying when there is a local "high-quality" gluten-free restaurant. For those of you, who like me have coeliac or need a gluten-free diet, you will understand how difficult it is to find decent and tasty gluten-free food. I used to look forward to the pizzas from IL Capitanos, and have previously had great experiences. However, nothing angers and annoys me more though than when a local business become successful and significantly lowers its standards, which is what has happened at IL Capitano's. They have swapped their large, exceptional tasty gluten-free base to a significantly smaller base that tastes like cardboard; however, you still have the pleasure of paying more for this pizza, costing £16.30. You can see from the photos attached, the significant difference in size and quality. The previous gluten-free pizza is in the foil tray and the same size as a normal pizza, compared to the child's size portion you now get. When I pointed out that the pizza was considerably smaller, I was told it wasn't and they aksed what I expected, they have to pay more for gluten-free bases! I was offered a refund but after waiting over an hour after ordering and having traveled to collect it, at 8pm on a Friday night, I thought I might as well just deal with it (it wasnt nice). The worse part, is that the staff were not bothered at all, showing considerable disregard for customers. If you were going to go here for a gluten-free pizza, I really would not waste your time."

"Heard loads of people talking about this place, so decided on a takeaway treat for father’s day. Phoned and asked to order some pizzas for a set time. Turned up at the restaurant, it was packed and the place was bouncing, but our pizzas were ready at the time requested, the staff were super friendly...got home and had the best pizza I’ve had in a long long time, they were absolutely delicious. Real quality, super cheesy and the wood fire really does make all the difference. Great to have this locally, can’t wait for another one, next time we’re going in to the restaurant for some of that atmosphere!"

"My favourite restaurant! This place never disappoints, amazing crust on the pizza every time and the anti pasto is beautiful. Staff are absolutely fantastic and can’t do enough for you, great for families, great for couples, great for everyonex"

"Struggling to find a better word than perfect. The dough is perfectly made - thin with the perfect crust. The pizza is baked in the wood fired oven till perfection. The topping combination was perfectly delicious! Genuinely recommend this place. Treat yourself and you won't regret it, I promise you that!"

"This pizzeria close to Waterloo station in Crosby is absolutely fantastic. I have tried many pizzas in Italy and across the UK and so far this is one of the best. Definitely much much better than famous “italian” pizzerias in London. Very simple space with a simple menu, as you would expect from an authentic Pizzeria in Italy. The dough is absolutely delicious, with a high crust thinning towards the centre. The toppings are amazing. Perfectly cooked in a wood fired oven. Absolutely a must try if you are in Liverpool. Luckily I just moved closed by and I will definitely go back."