Pasta Cosa to open second Liverpool site

Humble Grape Bow Lane is set to open in November
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Sisters Kayleigh and Talia Baccino will open a second site of their Italian restaurant Pasta Cosa this week.

Opening at Liverpool’s Royal Albert Dock, it will join the pair’s Francie’s Focaccia & Coffee Italian cafe at the development.

The original Pasta Cosa opened on Liverpool’s Castle Street in 2016 and serves a range of fresh pasta and toasted ciabatta.

The new opening is the latest in a series of independents choosing to open at the dock, with 25% of its total space, equivalent to 90,000sq ft, now dedicated to food and beverage.

In the past 18 months, new independent food and drink venues have opened at the dock, including Delhi House and Bar Glue, joining brands including Maray, Madre, Lunyalita and Rosa’s Thai.

“We’re delighted to welcome Pasta Cosa to the dock and to have Kayleigh and Talia expand their wonderful business here. It’s fantastic to see that our relationship with existing operators has helped facilitate the growth of Pasta Cosa, all whilst bolstering our ambition to curate a more independent, exciting F&B offering at the dock,” says Jacob Loftus, CEO at General Projects.

“Their commitment to authentic, high-quality food in a welcoming, relaxed setting is a perfect fit for the dock’s vibrant dining scene. We know they will be a huge success and a fantastic addition to our diverse offering, for both residents and visitors.”