Delrios is a beautiful quaint restaurant in York. We triedcon NYE but couldnt get in but was happy with this visit we both had calzones which were awesome. The staff wete amazing and took good care of us. read more

Second visit Had the Tagliatelle mushrooms with truffle cream sauce I was thinking the truffle might be too strong but it was perfect you could still taste the mushrooms and cream sauce The service was amazing read more

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We saw the high ratings and instantly made plans to dine here. The website had a booking option yet when we actually headed to the restaurant, we noticed a sign that implied that dining required a reservation. Fortunately, we were able to reserve a spot within the hour. Once inside, the dining area has a romantic, old-fashioned feel to it. Service was quick. We started off with pizzas and as fans of thin crust, we were delighted. Despite the strong start however, we were much less enthusiastic about the main course pasta dishes that came next. They were obnoxiously salty. I didn't want to spoil the mood for our vacation night, so I quietly ate my pasta while still thinking about the pizzas. But when my partner took a sip of water after each bite, I knew something was off. We switched dishes and confirmed what each other was thinking. Given the high ratings from other diners, we were very surprised. Perhaps we were just unlucky. I rounded down from a 3.5/5 because service was slow. If ever in York, we might return just for the pizza. read more

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The best carbonara I've ever had. The service was very good as well. And the interior was very well designed. read more

Delrio's Restaurant - Tagliatelle carbonara - Italian Near Me - York, YOR

We found this restaurant on yelp! I don't think I can put into words how exceptional our experience was at Delrio's. Firstly, being American, we eat Italian often. So it takes a lot to wow us in the Italian food department! We walked in about 30 mins before closing without knowing, we were greeted so warmly and never felt rushed. When we realized it was close to closing we apologized and were quickly told " we don't want you to worry, we are making dinner for the staff so please stay and eat, no rush!" That was so kind of them. Food: My lasagna was the best lasagna I have ever had, hands down. The sauce was homemade (tasted) and the noodles were perfect. My husband had chicken carbonara and his words to describe it was "exceptional, I will never find a better plate of pasta". We didn't want our visit to end, the food and drinks were outstanding and the staff was so friendly and made us feel like we were in their home. I loved they spoke in Italian and seemed to be genuinely kind people. We will forever consider this place to be the best Italian we have ever had read more

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Server was terrible but pizza was dynamite! Manager/owner was really cool Would go again read more

This was recommended by a local, and even though they were fully booked, they got me in for dinner. The bruschetta was delicious and the chef's special pasta, fabulous. You might not think much of the entry, down some steep stairs inside a building housing another restaurant, but I assure you it is worth your time. Lovely staff and great food. What more could you want after a day of touring the city. Just make sure to make a reservation. read more

Great food, squeezed us(4) in without a reservation. Really enjoyed it. Classic Italian restaurant feel.

The food is excellent and the atmosphere is so charming!! We had the seafood pasta, pepperoni pizza and chicken breast with tiger prawns. The staff was friendly and helpful. Would definitely go back! read more

What a delightful restaurant! Somehow the basement location really adds to the vibe. We had a mostly secluded corner of the basement inside a doorway to ourselves. Service was impeccable. I had the spaghetti and meatballs - wonderful! we almost came here again the next night! Honestly, I wish we had. Highly recommend. read more

We researched this restaurant before we traveled to United Kingdom. We just left with bellies full. We ordered the pizza Margareta and meatballs on tagliatelle pasta. The meatball and pasta was great but the Margareta could have been cooked longer. The dough was not crisp. The waiters have Italian accents and are very personable. The service was amazing, attentive and quick. All staff helped each other. Best I have seen of wait staff working together. The restaurant is downstairs and charming. The dessert we chose was Dulce de giorno ~ dessert of the day and it was fantastico. read more

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My husband and I love nothing more than taking weekend breaks around the UK to experience the different culture of each city. He enoys showing Britain to his American wife, and I enjoy seeing the width and breadth of this tiny island. Unfortunately, we tend to use the following pattern unfailingly: -rock up in city -look around a bit -eat too much food at lunch -have a cheeky drink (or three) -see more of city -have ridiculous amounts of food for dinner -drink enough alcohol to float York Minster -spend Sunday slogging through tourist attractions, bleary-eyed, trying not to take our hangovers out on each other. And where does Delrio's fit into this? In the "have ridiculous amounts of food and alcohol for dinner" bit. After having Googled around a bit and seeing nearlty unanimous 5-star reviews for the restaurant, husband made a booking. Apparently Delrio's serves its own take on traditional Sardinian food (not the fish, the island, in case you think to ask, like I did). Delrio's is located just the other side of Mickelgate, one of the gates in the walls around York. It's a cellar restaurant, so one goes through the entrance, and down a flight of stairs. There is a delightful montage of Italian, American and British photos, memorabilia and souvenirs gracing the walls as you descend the stairs. Upon entering the restaurant, diners see the bar located on the left and the restaurant straight ahead. There are about 25 tables, so booking is essential. The decor is welcoming, warm and quaint, replete with crumbling brick walls, dried herbs, ceiling decorations and wine bottles tied with string. The atmosphere is small and homey, just like many tiny Italian eateries in Little Italy. There are several small nooks with tables for two. There is nothing worse than being in a small restaurant and feeling as if you're sitting right on top of other diners, but Delrio's makes the best of their space. They also play Italian music loudly enough so that the table next to you can't hear your discussion of bodily functions -- always handy. Each table is graced with a table cloth and a Chianti bottle overflowing with multicoloured candle wax. Anywhere else, this would come over as naff, but Delrio's managed to make it kitschy and charming. Onto the food... Hubby had ordered a bottle of champagne to arrive at the table when we did. The manager brought it over with gusto and flair, and made cheeky comments, which I love, but some may not enjoy. A waitress walked around telling diners each of the specials, asking if she could get anything. We were then presented with menus, which are heavy on the meat dishes (most females under 30 aren't heard ordering lamb's kidneys) and pizza. However, portion size is small enough that dishes aren't overwhelming. And what Delrio's gets astonishingly right is their sauces -- gorgeously aromatic enough to make Posh Spice want to lick her plate. I honestly don't think I've ever tasted such delicately flavoured food. For starters, we both had Scallops wrapped in Parma Ham, with a ginger vinaigrette sauce. We were in Foody Heaven! Score one for Delrio's. After that we had some garlic pizza bread, very light, well-raised pizza dough, not too heavy. Hubby had Whole Baked Seabass for his main, and it was grilled to perfection with minimal seasoning. I had Chicken breast pan-fried with tiger prawns in white wine, mustard and cream sauce. This sauce was so divine, I really wanted to bathe in it. Even with the smallish portions, I felt like I was eating a feast. Each bite tasted better and better. For dessert, we had the Special: Whipped Cheesecake with chocolate-covered honeycomb. Dear God, I nearly spontaneously combusted, it was so good. We were pleased with everything we tried, and would gladly go back, just to wash dishes in the kitchen and eat diner's leftovers -- drool-worthy cuisine in the heart of York! The wine list isn't extensive, and is mostly by the bottle. Unless you skip the starter and order a pasta or pizza dish, expect to spend no less than £50 for two. Absolutely worth it, though. read more

Delrio's Restaurant - Italian Near Me - York, YOR

My wife and I decided to try Delrio's based on the Yelp! reviews. The front of the restaurant is very small and unassuming--we walked right past it the first time. If you're going on a Friday or Saturday, I'd recommend a reservation. We showed up on a Saturday at 8:30 pm without one and had to wait for a table. The restaurant had a very authentic feel to it. The staff was helpful and friendly. For a starter, we ordered a dish we'd never heard of or tried--a warm buffalo cheese wrapped in prosciutto. We loved it. It's a lot of cheese, so you may want to stay away if you don't love cheese. I was told the "house special" was the beef medallions in a peppercorn sauce. There were only three small medallions, but it was delicious! I wanted to lick the plate. My wife ordered the prawn and scampi dish. She loved it as well. We will definitely go back if we have another chance. read more

A great dinner in York! Ravioli di spinaci e ricotta and tagliatelle al tartufo were our two favorite entrees. Both had great sauce and were delicious. Seafood pasta dish was average not great (can't remember the name but a mix of seafood). We had two different waiters during the meal, one was nice and the other wasn't. That is why only 4 stars. Service was a little slow but food made up for it. read more

Had read elsewhere that this was a well rated restaurant, we turned up without a booking at around 8.15pm on a Friday, so would not have been surprised if there was no room, and it did look full! But, no worries the very helpful maître d' scanned the restaurant booking sheet, thought for just a moment, beckoned one of the friendly waitresses over and asked her to take us to a table. Nice location, corner of the room. The whole restaurant had a pleasant bistro/bohemian ambiance to it. We were given sufficient time to study the menu and drinks were delivered promptly whilst we were deciding. I had the Sea Bass in lime and coriander, my date the Tuna Steak. Both were excellent. After our meal we say in the bar area for coffee. We asked if there were any mints, which there were not, but the waitress behind the bar returned shortly with a couple of sticks of her own mint chewing gum for us! My only, and it's a very small, criticism was that it got rather warm inside and as the restaurant is located downstairs in a sub-basement area was a little bit stuffy. But then this was late July and probably as warm as it's ever going to get. Would definitely eat there again. read more

Wonderful early evening meal. All ingredients fresh. terrific ambience. Wonderful service. Close to my hotel. Good selection. visited in mid October 2019 read more

Was here the other night with a couple friends and was terribly sorry we had to catch a train and couldnt stay longer. I have never encountered a more friendly staff in the UK than I did at Delrio's. From the host to the server to the food runner everyone was absolutely lovely and really gave our meal that extra spark. It isnt the best Italian food I have ever had, but it is certainly very good and done well with obvious attention given to each dish. I have dairy issues, but was desperate for a side of spinach. Without even having to ask, our server checked with the chef about making a side of spinach without butter (yes!). THAT my friends is a sign of a good restaurant. Id give 5 stars alone for that. We all commented that the restaurant had a particularly homey feel and that even though it was full, the small room we were in gave it a cozy feel. Maybe it was the nice bottle of red wine we had that made everything seem so rosy, but I will definitely be returning to Delrio's on my next York trip. read more

I wanted a quirky restaurant to dine in one evening, so I did a bit of research on a very popular search engine and up pops Delrio's - a restaurant situated in a cellar! This is a fantastic place to dine in York, and probably one of the best in the city. I really like the decor, and the service was relatively quick and friendly. I ordered the steak with vegetables, and it was cooked really nicely. The only thing I wasn't a big fan was, was the soured beetroot, but overall a really nice main course. After a satisfying main course, I had to have dessert. I was in a phase where I was obsessed with profiteroles, so I ordered their homemade profiteroles with chocolate sauce and boy did they not disappoint!! I would definitely recommend this restaurant to any restaurant lover, and this was the best Italian restaurant I have dined in, is also very competitively priced! read more

This is an amazing restaurant, fantastic food with out a doubt this is mine and my wife's favourite restaurant to visit when in York, the service is great, the atmosphere is also great. I can't give high enough praise I love this place, went on about it to my friends and they thought I was exaggerating until they went and quote "Some of the best food we have had in a long time". Check this place out! (Based on 4 visits) read more

"This is the best Italian food I've ever had!" -my wife (And she really likes Italian food) Delrio's unassuming storefront makes it pretty inconspicuous, but one flight of stairs down, you'll be met with amazing aromas, warm service and incredible eats. So glad we happened upon it accidentally when our original plans for dinner were closed. read more

Excellent food and atmosphere Worth finding this gem Nice for couples place relaxed unhurried meal Will be back again soon read more

Great place, we were sat a nice and quiet corner lit by candlelight, food was lovely - staff were nice and accommodating Too full for a dessert, but they sounded beautiful, would recommend anyone to come here. 10/10 read more

This is likely the best restaurant we tried in U.K. The food is truly Italian, reminds me of the experience we had in Italy. The cook knows his stuff, the pears pasta are just incredible. As for starters, ordering one set of garlic bread is enough for 2! Love it, the atmosphere, the folks (truly Italians), the wine! read more

I didn't expect to walk into one of the best Italian restaurant I've ever been to. The foods from appetizers to pastas to the affogato are just extraordinary. Waiters are fun and talkative. The wine they recommended for us goes well with the foods. I couldn't ask for more. read more

Amazing food, excellent wine and cozy environment. Definitely recommend the fish of the day. Great for dinner.

Great location and nice ambient atmosphere here with it being underground. Friendly classy service with an excellent choice of food and wine on offer. Never wanted my main course of Sardinian pasta to end. Would definitely recommend and wish to come back and try something else off the menu read more

The best restaurant in York!A hidden treasure! The best garlic bread ever!It doesn't open on Sunday and Monday.They speakItalian too !you can't miss it! read more

Ace. V traditional downstairs Sardinian trattoria. Great atmos. nice food freshly cooked from open-fronted kitchen. Extensive menu inc pizza/pasta & specials. Fast paced friendly service. A little old-fashioned but in a nice way. read more

Amazing calzone and great service will be back every time I'm in York .......that's all I'm going to say

From the appetizer to the dessert, everything was amazing. And more, the service is perfect. Everybody works in a excellent mood. I'm very glad that I had dinner there. read more

Excellent food, service, price and atmosphere. A good menu and a specials board with a selection of quite unusual dishes. A decent selection of wines and beers. Can get very busy. read more

To me this is the best Italian in York, it's been here 25 years and the food is always delicious. The fagato (liver) is the best you'll ever eat. read more

Having been staying in York for a couple of weeks in digs, I found this place and have now eaten there alone three times over a week. It's a Sardinian restaurant. The waiting staff operate in the way I am used to Italian waiters in Italy, where it is vocational. They take care over their work. By the third time I came in they remembered me and understood my requirements. As a solo diner, they always managed to find me a little tucked in place where I could enjoy my meal, and I never felt rushed or ignored. It's pretty good value, if you're restrained. I had the Syrah, which they sell by the glass, and the first night I had the special, which was a lovely squid ink linguini. I was surprised that the specials didn't change over the course of a week, but I've tried a few of the other options on the menu and have always been satisfied. The five star rating is not to say that this is the best Italian food I have ever had. But it is to say that here, in York, you're not going to get better. And the atmosphere, decor and staff add to the whole experience. Great service, good food, good atmosphere. I noticed that service is not added to the bill, and they do not do that thing of making you say yes or no when you pay by card. So if you did enjoy it, don't forget to tip! read more

great value for money, friendly staff, fantastic service and mouth watering food. We shall be visiting here again.

Ate here 24th Oct, it was a recommendation from our hotel. We didn't book and arrived around 9 pm, we were shown to seating at the bar whilst a table was prepared, the very short wait was worth it, a cosy table in a alcove. The food was excellent, with great service and very well priced. Would recommend this place to all read more