Paolo & Donato’s Italian Deli

My Favourite Place to Eat in Liverpool City Centre. Always a friendly, warm welcoming atmosphere being greeted by Paolo with a smile and the Other staff. The food ranging from the Various types of Panini’s, Pizza slices are the out of this world, deserts like Rum Baba, Fruit Tarts, Tiramisu are heaven. If you are visiting Liverpool or Live in Liverpool, I Would recommend you pay a visit you will not be disappointed.

«A man that never spends time with his family can never be a real man» famous words from one of the best onscreen characters on film, Don Vito Corleone. I’d like to think that philosophy is transferable when it comes to Mancunian foodies. You see, us North Westrians are lucky to have sibling cities such as Chester and Liverpool within half an hour’s drive. I therefore make it my business to travel within this foodie heaven golden triangle as often as I can.
On one such trip over the Easter weekend I stumbled upon this magnificent establishment. Wow. Mama Mia. Chamone. Superlative overload. Even Belissimo doesn’t seem to cut it!
We live in a world of monotonous corporate food chains. Yes, in twenty year’s time Paolo & Donato’s may well be one of those chains, such is the inevitability of expansion. But for now here it is, in all its glory. It was an absolute pleasure meeting Paolo the main proprietor, it’s difficult to miss him actually. Wearing a genuine warm smile, his approach to greeting customers was more family like than business orientated. When you first visit this may seem a little strange, a bit like those overzealous fake smiling employees at Selfridges who ask you if you need any help every 2 minutes. (I can say that, I used to be one) Not the case here, the staff are extremely helpful and attentive.
Love and affection oozes from the place. From the meticulously decorated deli counter, to the large family portrait that adorns the wall. I may just have found THE Italian go to place in the entire region. That coming from someone who hasn’t even tried any of their food. No, this was just a quick pit stop for some ice-​cream. Not just any ice cream folks, this was home madelicious, the good stuff. I chose a flavour I hadn’t tried before, it had an Italian name that escapes me, but I’m here to report it was arguably THE most refreshing and tasty thing I’ve had for a long time. The sandwiches and pastry desserts looked and smelled heavenly and I have no doubt the taste buds won’t be disappointed when I return to sample them.
Keep an eye out for a more extensive review after my second trip. I did do my best to all but beg Paolo to open his next Deli in Manchester. He seemed very agreeable with the idea. Hallelujah P&D’s is coming to Mancytown! Don’t believe me? Next sun sponsored weekend, get in ya car and go check this place out peeps. You won’t be disappointed, me promise!