Lino first came to the UK in 1960 after years of travelling the world working on the cruise liners. He won a Scholarship to study in England at catering college, and with a choice of Liverpool or London, he chose Liverpool. Starting out at Speke airport, he soon found himself over on the Wirral at the Old Quay in Parkgate and it was around this time when he met his soon-to-be wife, Barbara. They were married on the 26th February, 1963 and they took over the Cottage Loaf in Thurstaston soon after. Their son, Enrico, was born in 1965 and by the age of 15 he was already learning the trade in the kitchen – and he hasn’t looked back. Lino, Barbara & Enrico opened their very own place, Lino’s, in 1983 in Hoylake where they enjoyed many years of feeding the Wirral’s most discerning diners. With Lino as front of house, Barbara as head chef (having learned her skills from Lino’s mum in Italy) and Enrico as sous chef, this family team worked together for over 15 years. Enrico has now been head chef for 20 years and whilst he uses all of the classic skills he learned from both his mum and his nonna, he blends the traditional with a fresh and modern twist. Enrico’s son Emilio can often be found helping his dad in the kitchen, whilst daughter Talia prefers life out front giving a hand to Ian, who has also been with us for over 20 years. If you love food, you’re in the best hands in the North West. Lino’s – where nothing is too much trouble.