In a lovely Northern England town dotted with tea houses, fine wine shops, tailored mens and ladies…read moreclothing stores, Italian restaurants are not hard to find. Indeed, we ate at three Italian restaurants while recently in Harrogate for a convention and I chose to review Sasso because of the three it had the best reputation amongst 'those in the know'. That being said, it wasn't what I expected. We were taken downstairs to a large dining room which seemed to be set up for catering and parties and the place didn't have a cozy or warm feeling to me. The food and service were okay, it's just that nothing really stood out as being memorable, and for the price, I would have preferred the owners to have gone a bit farther to introduce to Harrogate a more refined menu than what was on offer in virtually all the other Italian restaurants in this lovely North England town. Perhaps my criticism is not so much a dislike of "Sasso", but that of all the restaurants we tried in Harrogate, this one has the ability to stand out and shine. For a town that boasts some of the finest shopping in northern England, it would be worth the risk to raise the bar in the preparation and delivery of fine Italian food.

A pretty disapointing Italian meal, decor not that smart.. but 'smart ' prices…read more Far too wide a menu too produce good food, we should have known, anyway Cured meats at £7, well pretty poor. For main course went to Rabbit, it was quite a size wrapped in parma ham, but dry and the vegetables uninspiring. Wines a little overpriced, service was not exactly charming.

On a recent Friday my boyfriend and I had played our usual game of "who is going to cook the…read moredinner?" and came to a stalemate where neither of us were willing to do so. In the end we chose to browse the interwebs for the cheapest deal we could find and came across a fabulous one from gopher deals here at the relatively recent addition to Headingley, Giorgio's. Since we had no printer we photographed the deal voucher on our phones and called ahead to ensure that it would be alright, which it was! The deal was fifty percent off the food bill, which allowed us to enjoy all three courses without fear of breaking the bank. Our starters were huge. I chose the garlic bread and it was basically a huge garlic bread pizza and wouldn't have looked out of place as a main. For the next course I chose the lasagna and he had the penne pasta. Sadly for him the penne, although generous, was a touch on the bland side, whereas mine was excellent! I felt guilty enough to share half of mine, which was perfectly cheesy and creamy, but it turned out that this was a good idea since I was so stuffed! We chose puddings also, like gluttons, and I had the vanilla and pistachio ice cream. In a twist of fate I ended up feeling jealous of my boyfriend's ice cream as it was utterly fabulous, the strawberry was out of this world. Apparently it's proper Italian gelato, which is massively exciting since I don't know anywhere else that serves gelato. Yum! To top it all, the service was excellent. We were warmly welcomed, promptly seen to, there was banter aplenty and everyone here was wonderful!. With light fresh decor, fabulous staff and generous meals this place is a winner in my book!

Booked in here for Tuesday 24th April evening when the weather was rubbish and I had the holiday…read moreblues so didn't want to cook- and the added bonus of a Groupon voucher to use also swayed my decision. Parking isn't great to start with and I'd guiltily parked outside someones house down from the cinema entrance :-( We entered for them to address us quizzically and claim that even though I'd called earlier to book us in with my Groupon voucher reference they had nothing in the diary.. We were seated anyway- at a very small table squashed right up at the back- we had to 'bump' passed 3 other tables which I found quite rude to the people sat down. We had no sooner got our coats off & picked the menu up then we were pounced on to take our drink order- efficient maybe or just a bit too eager? We ordered a bottle of red wine anyway (not the house which I thought was a bit steep for a basic wine!) and it was brought quick as a flash- they then expected us to be ready to order- we had only been in the place 8 minutes! The waitress was sent back to us and we ordered the meat antipasti to start, followed by the Gnocchi for me & Lasagna for the Mr. We were brought a bread basket when the wine was produced however the butter given was solid- clearly not to be used!The bread was nice and fresh though. Again, i didn't even get a sip of my wine before the food was placed in front of us- had it been pre-prepared & sat waiting to be ordered? The starter platter was to feature ' A selection of Italian meats and cheeses served with artichokes, olives and homemade bread'- the only bread we had was from the initial bread basket and I wouldn't call 2 olives a selection! The meat was good quality but we felt a tad disappointed overall. We then had to wait 15 minutes for our main! My Gnocchi was nice, if a little bit bland, so I needed to be a bit over generous with the seasoning myself- it lacked a bit of bite to be honest but the portion size was good. My Mr didn't have may complaints for the Lasagna other than it could do with a bit more meat! (maybe just a man thing!) While we were eating, the close proximity of the tables to each other caused a few 'moments' with the waiters- a full portion of chips lost down the back of a diners chair and a bottle of beer knocked off the table when his bum stuck out a bit much in squeezing passed! Not really what I want to watch when having my dinner. We asked for the bill and sat for nearly 10 mins before I got up and went to the counter to ask again- they were in no rush to get it paid either so we took the bill to the counter and paid there. I can see a lot of people are impressed with this place and go back on a regular basis- I'm not won over after this visit however. - the tables are too close together - the service is either too eager or too laid back (where is the happy medium) - the beer & wine list is a bit pricey - the menu descriptions are a bit over zealous ( or they need to actually deliver on the description) - the food lacked seasoning. From when I observed during our meal, they are not short of business and do a good student trade. I'm not sure for the 'professional' couple however they have the right service/food/price quality balance I would be looking for to go regularly.

Great location. Was…read moreable to sit outside in the sun. Staff are good. I had a milkshake. It was nice. Made with their homemade ice cram. Thick and tastes great. Though was rather expensive at nearly £5. Hence the four stars.

Quick and friendly waiter service. Told us all burgers came…read moremedium and explained that this would be bit red in the middle unless we wanted it differently. Burgers came, I had le smokey burger with French fries. All fries and sides are extra so the French fries were an extra £3, which seems the norm as these burger places now, presumably where they make their money. However there were more than enough fries. I liked it and would go back

This place stocks a large selection of Italisn meats, olives, cheeses and breads. It's a little…read morecafe too so you can enjoy a coffee and cake in there if you fancy. I can recommend their olives and parma ham. The only complaint I have about this place is that it isn't nearer the central drag of Headingley and you have to navigate some compllicated road crossing to get there. Otherwise it's great

This is a really nice place to meet a friend for coffee or lunch. The sandwiches and paninis are…read morenice. But where this place comes into its own is with its selection of meats and cheeses. The quality is excellent.

This pizza express is located inside the Premium Outlet. Ambiance was good and our server was nice…read more We ordered 2 pizzas Sloppy Giuseppe and American. I liked the Sloppy Giuseppe better, it tasted like taco toppings turned into pizza. We also ordered calamari, chicken wings and 3 drinks which I thought were just alright. Chicken wings were not crispy and lacking in taste. Our total bill was about 50 dollars or so. Overall, if you are craving for pizza when you are in the outlet mall then its ok to give this place a try. However, I don't think I will come back to dine there again.

This Pizza Express is located on the upper floor of the York Designer Outlet, with McDonald's, Five…read moreGuys and Pret nearby, this represents one of the few non-fast-food options within the mall. The interior might not be as pretty as the newer Pizza Express locations, but I can understand it'd be hard to make said changes with it being a mall location. PRO TIP: Be sure to take advantage of their Pizza Express Club loyalty scheme on their app, after just a couple of visits you can get a bunch of freebies to make your trip more affordable. Without these offers, it can be a little pricey however once you unlock the gold tier you're able to get bonuses such as a free soft drink, bottled water, dough balls, coffee and Dolcetti and the list continues. I visited on a busy Saturday and was able to get a table pretty much straight away, despite being very busy, I appreciated how I was able to get a table and they didn't let service standards slip, as many locations do when they're busy, the food took a bit longer to arrive but I was fine with that as they were busy after all. The staff were friendly but they did appear to be a little short-staffed, I did have to wait a little while to pay with my gift card and after mentioning a minor billing issue, these issues were sorted. I ordered my usual Pizza Express order, a gluten-free Pollo Pancetta, the staff member was happy to find it on the legacy menu and make it for me, after confirming with the chef that they still had the ingredients to make it. The pizza tasted good, there was a nice amount of toppings, and the pancetta was extra crispy and cooked very well. I ordered gluten-free dough balls as a side with my pizza, which were fine, they paid attention to ensure all food was brought out at the same time, which again is an issue I've had at other Pizza Express locations who didn't do this, despite clearly requesting it. My guests ordered the Margherita Pizza on a Romana Base and were also happy with their pizzas. Prices do seem slightly higher than most other Pizza Express locations, likely down to the rent in the Outlet Center, it only worked out 50 p extra on the pizzas, and I'm not sure what the difference was on the other items our party ordered. 4* - This is a good Pizza Express location showing good standards of service and food quality even when busy. Milestone review #4300

Food was great. Service was horrible. Young waiter with big biceps was barely competent to take our…read moreorder. Ordered appetizer, salad and entree; salads for all at our table was missing in Action by the time the entree was delivered. Told him to not bother with the salad. Then, he did a poor job of not offering anything from the large dessert menu. Finally, when asked to split the check, he was unable to remember who ordered what--even when we were the only ones left in the dining room. To top this off, manager treated a customer rude and like a child. We were visiting from out of town, so no chance of them losing us as customers...

Ask restaurants dont really differ too much on the whole from branch to branch. The only real area…read morethey show a noticable difference in is usually service. Of the branches 've visited over the last few years, this is one of the better ones. Its also one of the more compact venues, so the two are probably linked as it never really gets TOO busy, unlike some others I've been in. The food here is usually fresh and tastes fine, although sometimes the pasta can be overcooked and the pizzas a little burnt, but its nothing which really spoils your enjoyment. Theres plenty of choice on the menu starters, main courses, and a dessert menu, which is the only overpriced element to the place. The drinks menu is pretty extensive too - with a decent wine list, and an occasional specials menu which offers something a little different from time to time. As mentioned, service here is unhurried and friendly, and the atmosphere - particularly at night when they put the candles out - is cosy. Recommended.

Located in the busy shopping centre Monks Cross, this Pizza Hut is handily located for a bite to…read moreeat during a busy morning/afternoon shopping. The decor inside is modern, with high ceilings and well upholstered comfy chairs. (beats the horrible old hard plastic or wooden jobbies!) I believe that it has been refurbished fairly recently! The food is what you come to expect from Pizza hut, a selection of Pizzas with a variety of base styles, including, thin and crispy and their famous 'stuffed crust'. There is also Pasta dishes and some scrummy salads. Another thing Pizza Hut is famous for is the buffet, which is great for those with the bigger appetites as you can keep going back and forth as many times as you like. Very much a family orientaed restaurant and the waiting staff will help you with a highchair if you need one. Sometimes the tot in the highchair will eat for free, sometimes I was charged for my daughter, sometimes not! I guess it depended who was serving us!? but she always receives some crayons and book to keep her occupied which is a nice touch!

Pizza hut is great with nice food and decent prices. The complaints above should be expected as to…read morebe honest the salad bar buffet is gross, not because of the food but because of the people and kids that mess with all the food before troughing it down, word of advice, never eat the salad bar! The pizzas are awesome and they have just introduced a range of pastas for a ever so slightly healthy option. It is always clean and the staff friendly, the only problem is it tends to get quite busy and I personally prefer to eat in quieter restaurants but hey ho you just have to take it if you want the wonderful pizzas held within!

Spicy chicken banner pulled me in and Chicken I must say that its better than KFC. Enjoyed it and…read morewill go back soon.

I had a coffee here the other day, and was left wondering whether the 'caffé' in this pizzeria's…read morename was actually a misspelling of the word 'café' rather than a reference to it serving genuine Italian coffee. In short, it was a perfectly acceptable caffeine hit but nothing spectacular. The food fared a little better, and the pizza I had was tasty, generous and well priced, although my friend's burger warranted less glowing praise. Mezmez feels like it's trying hard to be a proper Italian establishment, but it commits the common crime of feeling like it has to offer other dishes too, and it's the inferior quality of these that lets the whole side down. That, and the coffee. A better choice than many of the cafes and takeaways in the area, but it will have to do better to compete with the mighty Box up the road.