Marco's Café Restaurant in Hebden Bridge

Reviews

1. Adam Mirsky ★★★★★

   Wow, what a place! First, the decor: Tins of chopped tomato line the shelves - more varieties of chopped tomato than I knew existed - and the walls are adorned with both local artwork and stunning relics from the restaurants Marco’s father had owned in Italy. A highlight was a painted plate, depicting Marco’s father and mother as a chef and what can only be described as a seductress (neither depiction accurate, according to Marco) under the watchful eye of Il Passatore - a roguish Italian highwayman and Robin Hood figure. Second, the welcome: Marco is a delightful man. He came and chatted to us. He told us about Il Passatore. He brought us appetisers made with friarelli, a Neapolitan broccoli so nice my colleague left with a jar! He gave us a delicious and very boozy alpine digestif as we left. He is an excellent host and restaurateur! Third, the food: I had a puttanesca pizza - divine. Homemade chilli sauce to dip the crusts - divine. Friarelli and red pesto appetiser - divine. My colleague had a calzone the size of three-year-old. We ate like kings. I cannot recommend a meal at Marco’s enough. I was in Hebden Bridge for only one week. I simply popped in on my lunch break, and was treated to a meal I will remember for years. I left with a Marco’s Cafe T-shirt - the design a collaboration between his daughter’s artwork and Marco’s own AI skills - which I will wear fondly for a long time. Thank you Marco!

   almost 9 months ago
2. keith lambert ★★★★★

   What a hidden gem this restaurant is. Don't let the rather ordinary exterior fool you, this is a really good traditional Italian eatery. Best pizza outside Italy! I've never seen such a magnificent calzone and certainly never eaten one so delicious- thank you Marcos. Will return anytime I'm within an hours drive.

   almost 10 months ago
3. Rahul Samuel ★★★★★

   Excellent food. Accidental find while we were driving through but they pleasantly surprised us. The pizza and Parmigiana were absolutely delicious. Must also have their coffee and desserts.

   almost 10 months ago

1. Seb Cunningham ★★★★★

   me and my girlfriend visited yesterday (27/6, for our anniversary) based off recommendations and great reviews and it more than lived up to expectations, by far and away the best pizza both of us have ever had. All the staff were incredibly helpful and friendly and made our day even better. would 100% recommend and come back again.

   1 year ago
2. Vicente Lopez ★★★★★

   Amazing little Italian restaurant, the meaty calzone is beyond delicious, the pizza spectacular. Recommend 100% but watch out. They are big!!! Haha the Rica pizza also out of this world

   almost 3 years ago
3. Ella Of The Ways ★★★★★

   My life was changed forever when I had my first pizza at this most amazing place. I was sent into another realm of ecstatic bliss upon the first bite. The best pizza I've had in a long time and I used to live in Italy!

   almost 3 years ago

1. Money UK ★★★★★

   Unreal pizza. Best I've tasted. Rivals Florence, Rome and pizza sampled across Tuscany. Definitely more memorable on flavour. Large glass of wine for £6 was v nice.

   almost 3 years ago
2. Lili E ★★★★★

   Had a really delicious lunch here! The pizza was great and so was the vegetarian foccacia, and the staff were really lovely too. Beautiful seating by the river too.

   almost 3 years ago
3. LD Ella ★★★★★

   A Lovely Hidden Gem! What drew us to have our Lunch here was the Smell as we Walked past, then we saw the Fresh Focaccia in the Window....We found the Entrance along the Canal Side. Was quite popular, quiet and friendly. The Menu was small and limited but that did not affect the Quality of our Pizza. The House Wine was DELICIOUS too! Cannot Fault, Highly Recommend. Really Welcoming. We had a Simple Margarita Pizza between Us. I've never had such a Thin Based Pizza, it was Yum! This is now our No1 place to Dine! We will be Back :)

   almost 3 years ago

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