Italian restaurant in York

“10/10 spot if you are looking for somewhere romantic. The staff were so nice and friendly, the food was spot on. Service was excellent and the decor inside was amazing. I definitely recommend this spot if your looking for a cute romantic dinner spot”

“A fantastic meal tonight! It’s our first time here and it won’t be the last! The food was fresh and delicious and the service was swift. The green mandarin juice was delicious too! We had a little corner of the restaurant which was great! Looking forward to trying the other dishes next time!”

“Sunday lunch with family. Great place in an unusual setting. Food was excellent and so was the service. Definitely worth a visit”

“One of the best pizzas I have had! Tasted absolutely amazing and the food came very quick! Also had cheesecake for desert which was incredible! Price was decent, would 100% come back here! Definitely book a table as the restaurant was very busy around dinner time.”

“We visited for the first time this weekend. The food was delicious and great portion sizes. I had the goats cheese and my wife had garlic mushrooms. They were fantastic. I then had the chicken on skewers with rice and bbq sauce andmy wife had the steak. Great portion sizes and couldnt finish it all. Nice atmosphere with attentive and welcoming staff. We will be back the next time we are in York. Highly recommended, give it a try you will not be disappointed.”

“Olives were nice, but would have preffered pitted olives personally, and could have been a bigger portion. Garlic bread with caramelised onion starter was nice and enough for 2 people to share a small portion each. Salad was lovely with lots of sauce and added goats cheese. Malbec was nice. Wagyu pizza was very good and the honey sauce was very nice. Vincent our waiter was new and he got our orders right and was very polite. Vegan chocolate cake was nice but probably would have been better had it been warm and maybe with some vegan ice cream. Overall lovely meal.”

“Fab evening meal here last night - great good, really friendly staff (perfectly on the right side of attentiveness) and very reasonable prices. Unfortunately for this lovely restaurant, its owner and staff, we realised afterwards that we'd seen what is sadly becoming an increasing issue of people running up large bills and then trying to get away without paying: a very loud and entitled family of four were seated near us; we noticed them ordering a lot (and being advised by the staff about portion sizes and what would be arriving, so as not to over-order) and they were very happy, smiling, laughing and talking loudly through their whole meal. The wait staff then took away empty plates at the end. We only saw as they went to pay that the man was now (quietly) trying to create an issue, and after they left, the staff were very upset. We spoke with the owner, and this family had complained that there was a problem with one of the meals - which, to note, they had eaten IN ITS ENTIRETY - so had been trying to blag the whole bill free. Absolutely disgusting behaviour from these obnoxious and selfish diners. From the impact alone on the staff, they should be thoroughly ashamed of what they did.”

“An absolute gem of a restaurant! Fantastic location, plenty of seating and a great atmosphere. Food is fab and a great menu to chose from and there is something for everyone! The skewers are so tasty, the tiramisu is to die for and the range and choice of drinks complement each and every dish. Well worth booking so don’t arrive and be disappointed! Staff are super tentative and friendly and made our meal special. Thanks and already looking forward to coming back again soon!”

“Wow- What a beautiful setting! We visited on the off chance for our wedding anniversary and didn’t expect them to be so accommodating and kind. Anna provided exceptional service and her bubbly nature just added to our special day. She even gave us a drink to celebrate properly with. I would not hesitate to visit again. York is our favourite place. I can’t believe we haven’t been before now!”

“Absolutely beautiful food, we ate everything. Could not fault a thing, the staff are really nice and friendly. My daughters and me had a lovely time.”

“Loved it! We did not have a reservation, but luckily there was a table for us (8 pm Friday night). The service was good and they were very quick. The portions were very good and the food was lovely for a great price. We went with the dinner menu which is a very good deal. Would recommend!”

“A family-style Hong Kong-flavoured restaurant with a warm and friendly atmosphere. The menu includes clear photos, so you can easily order just by looking at the pictures. Highly recommend the roast duck and roast pork. We also ordered the crispy noodles with pork ribs — the portion was generous and it was absolutely delicious. The iced lemon tea is also a must-try. If I visit York again, I’ll definitely come back here for dinner.”

“The atmosphere was buzzing. It was so busy throughout the evening yet the staff remained friendly and bright and service of food didn’t seem affected. Great atmosphere and Great food”

“Lovely Italian restaurant in York! We had pizza for lunch and it was really delicious. The staff were extremely kind and helpful, especially with our wheelchair, which made the experience very comfortable for us. Great food, great service, and a very welcoming atmosphere. Highly recommended!”

“Absolutely amazing little restaurant. The best carbonara I’ve eaten since Rome!! The food was authentic and so delicious. the staff made it such a special night. So relaxing and beautiful background music I would definitely recommend this little gem. We will be back in the New Year!”

“Really delicious! Everything was freshly made and the seafood was top quality. The staff were super friendly and the airfield view was interesting! I'll definitely be back.”

“Excellent Italian cuisine with fair prices in the heart of York - perfectly located close to Shambles in a beautiful medieval building. Welcoming staff and chef, well recommended! They also offer a very worthy kid's lunch menu.”

“My husband and I I went for dinner and had an incredible experience. Dishes are many and varied and all seem to be mouth-watering. We ordered gorgonzola-and-nuts gnocchi and mushroom ravioli and they were both absolutely delicious! The atmosphere was great, as was the service. A little bit pricier than other places, but totally worth it!”

“Great restaurant, we’ve been a few times now. The staff are always friendly, the food is good quality and the atmosphere is warm and welcoming. Never had a bad meal, always had a great time! Will be back!”

“My wife and I spent yesterday at the Barbican for the snooker. After the afternoon session, we decided to see what was available nearby. We didn't have a reservation, but we were quickly shown to a table. Food is excellent well prepared and presented beautifully. High praise to the owner and staff. Very welcoming little restaurant 2 minute walk from the Barbican. To sum up in one word, Bellissima”

“Arrived in York and wandered round from where we were staying. We popped in on the off chance. Excellent decision! Staff very friendly and attentive, atmosphere lovely and both my husband and I had the best pizzas we have had in a very long time- the base was light and crisp, toppings we plenty and tasty. We will definitely come back during our visit here.”

“Very tasty food for a reasonable price. We especially liked shrimps, tasted very much liked from Sardinian and mushroom risotto. Calamari in seafood salad were very good too. Wine was ok Be aware that you need to bring cash as they don’t accept card payment”

“Got to be the best Italian food we’ve had in York! Everything was fresh, perfect textures and temperatures, packed with flavour and good portion sizes. Amazing authentic gelato for dessert. Solid selection of vegan options. Great service.”

“We decided to drop in here for our evening meal on the off chance and I am so glad we did, such a Beautiful little restaurant. Staff were so friendly. We had food from the specials boards which was Devine. Priced very reasonable too. Service was quick and efficient.”

“One of my favourite Thai places in York. The food here is absolutely delicious and great as a dine in or takeaway option. The gluten free options are clearly labelled on the menu with quite a few different dishes being gf. The only thing to note is that when I said I was a coeliac, I was told the gf labelled fish cakes wouldn't be suitable due to cooking methods creating cross contamination. While it is really good that the staff are so well trained in dietary requirements and were able to tell me this clearly to prevent me from getting poorly, it is a shame that something labelled gluten free on the menu wasn't ultimately suitable for coeliacs. They instead advised a different gluten free starter which ended being fantastic.”

“LOVE coming here. Atmosphere is always cosy but vibrant. They constantly do jazz nights and food night. I came today (Monday evening) and it was a bit quieter but it was still a lovely atmosphere. The team are friendly, i just love visiting.”

“Seriously delicious food. Walked in without booking on a Sunday and luckily secured a spot. Looking around they were doing multiple shifts of booked tables so next time I'll book in advance to be sure of a place! The staff was very attentive and even brought hot water with lemon when they noticed my aunt had a cough. We weren't charged for it which made us feel seen and appreciated. Waiter was happy and in for a joke but professional nonetheless. Both waiters on duty took time to answer our questions and didn't rush us to order. The food tasted excellent, was served quickly, but didn't feel like it was pre-made. I will definitely be returning.”

“The food is excellent and the customer service is on top! Highly recommend! Thanks for the drinks!”

“A simple yet authentic pizza place. Got the 'Shambles' pizza and was not disappointed. Crust was excellent and toppings just right”

“The Best taste of a pizza I had ever.. Staff, services and atmosphere is awesome. I would like to thanks to David sir who made my experience the Best.”