Rudy's Pizza Napoletana - Castle Street
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About Rudy's Pizza Napoletana - Castle Street
Rudy's Pizza Napoletana - Castle Street is a pizza restaurant at 3-7 Castle St in Liverpool, where the dough is made on site every day. It ferments twice over 24 hours, then spends 60 seconds in the oven, which gives a thin, soft Neapolitan-style base. The menu includes the Marinara and the Triple Pepperoni, and diners can add their own toppings to a pizza. Tiramisu is on the dessert menu. The space is large, with a bar area and tables, and waiting staff provide table service. Dogs are welcome.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingPaid parking lot · Paid street parking · Usually somewhat difficult to find a space
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, restroom, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · Has changing table(s) · High chairs
- DietaryVegan options · Vegetarian options
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention thin napoletana pizza, tiramisu, spritz drinks and marinara pizza.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention thin napoletana pizza, tiramisu, spritz drinks and marinara pizza.
Customer Review Summary
The pizza is the draw, with reviewers praising a thin, soft base, which one describes as almost like a pancake, and flavour that one calls spot on. The Triple Pepperoni and Cinghiale are singled out for taste and presentation, and one dinner group praises the spritzes and a shared tiramisu. Staff come up repeatedly as friendly and relaxed, with several describing warm greetings and regular check-ins, and a birthday party of eleven found the evening went smoothly. The complaints are specific. One diner was seated at the bar despite at least three empty tables, the waitress ended her shift without handing the table over, and the party had to beg for someone to take payment. Another found the toppings stopping two to three inches from the edge, leaving a pizza about 40% crust, and a tiramisu that was mostly cake and dry. One parent notes their daughter has celebrated birthdays here since she was two, and this year the staff made her an honorary staff member.
Customer Review Summary
The pizza is the draw, with reviewers praising a thin, soft base, which one describes as almost like a pancake, and flavour that one calls spot on. The Triple Pepperoni and Cinghiale are singled out for taste and presentation, and one dinner group praises the spritzes and a shared tiramisu. Staff come up repeatedly as friendly and relaxed, with several describing warm greetings and regular check-ins, and a birthday party of eleven found the evening went smoothly. The complaints are specific. One diner was seated at the bar despite at least three empty tables, the waitress ended her shift without handing the table over, and the party had to beg for someone to take payment. Another found the toppings stopping two to three inches from the edge, leaving a pizza about 40% crust, and a tiramisu that was mostly cake and dry. One parent notes their daughter has celebrated birthdays here since she was two, and this year the staff made her an honorary staff member.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Maisie was are server tonight. She was such a lovely girl to have. She was so happy, friendly and full of life. She was a joy to have, the food was amazing, we’ve been several times and each time it’s beautiful. The atmosphere is always lovely great for catching up with friends and family.”
- Google user
“Our waitress Kay and the girl from Spain were so kind and hospitable that made the experience at Rudy’s even more pleasant!!! Good quality food and if you skip this joint, there is something definitely wrong with you. 😂”
- Google user
“Thoroughly enjoyed our evening at Rudy’s! I had dinner here with my friends and we all had a lovely evening. Pizza’s were amazing and fab choice of drinks (particularly spritz’s!) and me and friend shared a tiramisu which was also amazing! Couldn’t fault the food. We had fantastic service from Thanos from start to finish which made our experience super enjoyable and overall there was a really nice atmosphere. My first time here and will definitely be back!”
- Google user
“The pizza tasted great, properly cooked and good dough and toppings. My only gripe is that the toppings ended about 2-3" from the edge leaving me a pizza that was about 40% crust... Then the tiramisu was 90% cake with only a little of the cream on top making it a bit dry and disappointing. Overall the food was nice but if they didn't skimp on the good stuff it would be excellent.”
- Google user
“To experience an authentic and traditional Italian pizza, you should definitely visit their branch on Castle Street. The pizzas are made with quality ingredients and traditional techniques, giving you a true taste of Italy. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, and the friendly, attentive staff make the experience even more enjoyable. Whether you're visiting for a quick bite or a relaxed meal with friends and family, it's a place that's well worth a visit. Gracious Rudy's 🍕🇮🇹”
Highlights
“For us it’s all about the pizza. Just like in Naples, our dough is made on site every day, takes 24 hours to double ferment and just 60 seconds to cook. It is soft, light and floppy… so fold for strength or tuck in with a knife and fork. Enjoy.”
- Great beer selection
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Paid parking lot
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
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- Delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Family-friendly
- Vegan options
- Bar onsite
- Service options· 1
- Onsite services
- Offerings· 11
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Free water refills
- Hard liquor
- Late-night food
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Parking· 2
- Paid street parking
- Usually somewhat difficult to find a space
- Dining options· 7
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Counter service
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Atmosphere· 3
- Casual
- Cozy
- Trendy
- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Pet-friendly· 2
- Dogs allowed inside
- Dogs allowed outside
- Highlights· 4
- Great beer selection
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Crowd· 5
- College students
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- Transgender safespace
- Family-friendly· 3
- Good for kids
- Has changing table(s)
- High chairs
- Planning· 2
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Dinner reservations recommended
Location
Pizza near Rudy's Pizza Napoletana - Castle Street
- 0.5 mi
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- Roman Nice Pizza4.31061.9 mi
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- Pizza Plus2.175.7 mi away
late delivery times, pepperoni pizza, food arriving cold
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rudy's Pizza Napoletana - Castle Street | 4.72,790 | — | thin napoletana pizza, tiramisu, spritz drinks |
| NEAPOLITAN Pizza & Bar Lime Street | 4.94,925 | 0.5 mi | neapolitan pizza, pistachio tiramisu, honey and chilli oil pizza |
| Roman Nice Pizza | 4.3106 | 1.9 mi | doner kebab wrap, burger meals, spicy chicken wings |
| Pizza Plus | 2.17 | 5.7 mi away | late delivery times, pepperoni pizza, food arriving cold |
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