Molly McCann to open new Italian restaurant Polpetta in Liverpool

Molly McCann is opening a new restaurant in Liverpool’s Baltic Triangle.

Liverpool’s very own UFC flyweight star, known as Meatball Molly, is set to open Polpetta next month alongside her best friend and creator of The Macro Kitchen, Joel McCarthy. The Italian-inspired kitchen and deli will open at the Baltic Market next month.

Polpetta will join current traders including Hafla Hafla, Press Bros, Midnight Delivery, The Little Furnace, La Bistroteca, Spice Thai and more. Polpetta, which means meatball in Italian, will offer an array of dishes such as Italian subs, pasta and sides.

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From the age of 18 to 22, Molly ran the second busiest subway in the UK – which is where she gained her nickname Meatball. Having wanted to collaborate on a concept for a number of years, Molly, 33, from Norris Green and Joel, 32, from Penny Lane, said they set their hearts on launching Polpetta after a few Guinnesses.

Joel has been running his own business, The Macro Chef, for the last few years. With Italian cuisine being their favourite type of food, both Molly and Joel said they love how it brings people together and creates a community feel, reminding them of Liverpool.

Food from Polpetta in Baltic Market(Image: handout)

Polpetta will serve up subs including the ‘must-have’ Meatball Sub with beef and sausage meatballs, sugo, provolone, pecorino and basil, as well as the Deli Meat Sandwich with whipped nduja ricotta, fennel salami, bresaola, honey vinaigrette and seasonal salad leaves. There’s also the Heavyweight Sandwich packed with Italian beef, braised beef, beef fat mayo, roasted peppers, pickled onion and bone marrow jus.