Family behind award-winning Cucina di Vincenzo to open new 'dream' venue

The family behind much-loved a South Liverpool restaurant are opening a new venue.

Cucina di Vincenzo, on Woolton Road, will be expanding with a new "dream" venture just two doors down from the Italian restaurant. The team behind the restaurant are keeping tight lipped about what ViVi will be, however they've teased that the new business will feature small plates and dough-based dishes.

Vincenzo's was opened in 2016 by Vince Margiotta who runs the restaurant with help along the way from his children Nina, Gabriella and Luca. Vince has been known on the Merseyside food scene for decades, after being a managing partner of Sapporo Teppanyaki and Il Forno, on Duke Street in Liverpool city centre.

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However he struck out on his own, fulfilling a lifelong dream to own a traditional family-style Italian restaurant, specialising in classic, home-cooked food. Almost eight years later, he is now expanding the brand with ViVi.

The cooking family Margiotta originate from a small village called Picinisco in Southern Italy’s Campania region and Vince’s grandparents moved to Scotland before World War II. Vince’s grandfather Alfonso created the now-famous Valvona and Crolla deli and wine merchant in Edinburgh.

Dad Armando founded the Fudge House on the city’s Royal Mile and had a weekly cookery slot on Scottish TV. Clearly good food is part of the Vince's heritage, and his loyal customers are already excited for what is coming next.

Commenting on the ViVi Instagram page, on person said: "How exciting!! Can’t wait." Another commented: "Best of luck guys , I'm sure it'll be a fantastic