The Best Italian Restaurants in York
The Best Italian Restaurants in York
York is continuously named one of the best cities to visit and live in the UK, and it’s got some brilliant Italian restaurants too. What better way to dine than in the company of your friends and family, with a fine bottle of Italian red and some delicious homemade pizza?
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Dough Eyed Pizza
This cool and contemporary pizzeria is also donned as one of the ‘best pizza restaurants in York’ due to the vibes it brings. Not only does it serve up a tempting selection of pizza’s, but its also favoured for its bar and cocktail selection too.
You’ll often find the atmosphere electric, with the music to match, as it makes the perfect place for both an after work bite to eat or an evening get together. They don’t do reservations so be sure to get in early and grab yourself a spot!
7 Jubbergate, YO1 8RT
Il Paradiso Del Cibo
Italian food expert Paolo Silesu has been running this show-stopping restaurant for over 7 years. Having begun life as a small deli, the restaurant has grown into a huge local success with many customers describing it as having a ‘homely feel’.
Expect classic Italian dishes made from original recipes and extensive special boards featuring unique dishes created by Pablo and his team.
40 Walmgate, YO1 9TJ
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Little Italy
Nestled between York Minster and Monks Bar lies Little Italy, one of Yorkโs finest family-run Italian restaurants in York. Serving gourmet Italian cuisine for over 30 years with an extensive menu of hot and cold starters, a range of pasta dishes cooked to order and main courses using only the best local produce from Yorkshire.
A must try is their mouth-watering โGnocchetti Alla Sicilianaโ cooked with a delicious vegetable ragu and topped with grated ricotta cheese.
12 Goodramgate,ย YO1 7LQย
Marzano Italian Restaurant & Grill
Situated right in the heart of Yorkโs city centre on Fossgate lies Marzano. Expect stone-baked homemade pizzas, stuffed calzones or plates of pasta made with the freshest ingredients from marinated king prawns to rustic green pesto.
The modern twist on classic Italian cuisine gives you a surplus of options in your search for the best Italian Restaurants York.
13 Fossgate, YO1 9TAย
Buongiorno
Just a short drive outside York City centre, Buongiorno is an authentic Italian family-run restaurant that specialises in Sardinian cuisine. For those looking for a menu that boasts Mediterranean seafood and exciting flavours, Buongiorno is the place for you.
Serving up classic dishes and tasty specials, try out their โPizianti Pastoreโ pizza with spicy salami, chilli, gorgonzola and pecorino cheese. If you want a taste of homemade Italian cooking, Buongiorno is most definitely one of the best Italian restaurants in York.
Acomb Wood Dr, Woodthorpe, YO24 3XNย
Enoteca by L’UVA
This independent, family-run restaurant in the centre of York prides itself on serving freshly cooked, homemade food showcasing the best of authentic Italian culture. From al forno pasta dishes and risotto to steaks, pizzas and calzones, youโll get a true taste of Italy.
Start with an antipasto sharing platter followed by a fresh lobster ravioli in a creamy tomato and brandy sauce. Why not pair one of their specially imported Italian wines with your food? Produced by sister company Lโuva Italian Wines, sample the finest primitivo or pecorino Italy has to offer.
5 Bridge St, YO1 6DD
La Vecchia Scuola
This next addition to our best Italian restaurants in York list is something truly special. Situated on Low Petergate lies La Vecchia Scuola, a 300-year-old building once a school refectory now turned into an Italian restaurant serving the best contemporary Italian cuisine.
Indulge in La Vecchia Scuolaโs excellent service and exquisite food as you take in the breathtaking views of their landscape gardens. Sample their โLinguine alla pescatoraโ filled with squid, prawns, mussels and clam meat or their โMisto di Carneโ pizza topped with salsiccia curata, pepperoni and salami.
62 Low Petergate, YO1 7HZย
La Piazza Antica
Not only is it one of the best restaurants in York, but if youโre looking for an authentic Italian restaurants York with a twist, this is the place for you. La Piazza Antica is made up of a team of passionate food lovers bringing you an authentic Italian dining experience.
Their focus is on using only high-quality, fresh ingredients along with traditional cooking methods for all of their dishes to leave you wanting more. Graze on some Italian nibbles before diving into your main course of meat-filled ‘Calzone Diavola’ or 8oz fillet steak.
45 Goodramgate, YO1 7LSย
Burro Restaurant
Winding down on our list of the best Italian restaurants York, last but certainly not least we finish off with Burro Restaurant. Situated in the village of Riccall in the Old Riccall Mill, it may not be in the city centre but it’s sure worth a mention on our list of Italian restaurants in York.
This contemporary Italian restaurant offers hearty classics and dishes with a twist 7 days a week for lunch and dinner. Expect plates packed full of fresh ingredients and flavours carefully crafted by their highly experienced team.
Top recommendations including the โBraised beef gnochettiโ and the house โSpeck e zucchineโ with ribbons of grilled courgette and speck ham.
Old Riccall Mill, Landing Ln, Riccall, YO19 6TJ
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08/04/2025