Lovely meal on our first night visiting York. Charming staff. Started with arancini which is a…read morefavorite. Then a nice pasta carbonara which was not too rich which I appreciated with just the right touch of salty pancetta.

Really good food open late with a nice warm vibe and good service…read more We're grateful this place was open late, everywhere else seemed to be closing down. It was a cozy Italian spot and the service was wonderful. We started off with some focaccia and olives and they bring out a really nice olive oil with balsamic. Then we had the gamberoni picante which came in a lovely red sauce. For our mains we had the seafood casserole and the ribeye. Both tasted really nice and we were pretty happy with the experience. Definitely the kind of place you go for a casual dinner or late night bite.

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

Second visit Had the Tagliatelle mushrooms with truffle…read morecream 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

This is a very busy restaurant so make sure you make a reservation a day or so ahead of time. The…read morefood was excellent, would definitely come again. Staff are efficient and good at dealing with all the customers coming in during their busy period. We had the lamb and seafood, both cooked to perfection.

Doesn't look like much when you walked past and I was dying of hunger…read more But the food doesn't disappoint. Despite of my hungry, I'm also a picky eater... the starter and the mains are really GOOD! It's definitely worth trying if you are in York!

We are a 2.5 because my wife was a 3 and I was a 2. While walking through the Shambles, we decided…read moreto stop by and give Bari a try. Given that it was lunch time, they were quite busy with only one gal helping with drink orders and another man taking all orders and serving the food (possibly the owner). The servers were nice enough just not nearly enough of them for the lunch rush. We had to wait quite some time to order. My wife had a chicken salad. She liked it but, surprisingly, there was too much meat and not enough lettuce. I had a bite of chicken and had a bone in it (part of my 2 star reasoning). I had a pizza that was pretty good, but it had huge bubbles that hadn't been popped while in the oven so they created huge areas of just burned crust where toppings should have been.

We were going to Strada Cucina when our B&B host caught up with us and asked where were going. He…read morekind of winced and said you might want to try Bari in shambles area. What a FANTASTIC choice! My gf had lasagna and I had the carbonara. It was awesome. Then we see they make zabaglione and we knew we were in the real deal. Go here, you will not regret it.

The great reviews of El Paradiso are no joke. This restaurant is awesome! The week I have been in…read moreYork I have heard such great things that I decided to give it a go last night; and boy am I happy I did. The food and service was so great. The staff was super friendly and took great care in serving my table. For dinner I started with a red wine and the Mozzarella Di Bufala Alla Caprese, which Buffalo Mozzarella with vine ripe tomatoes and fresh basil topped with olive oil and sardine meat. Then for my main course I had the Ai Funghi - Three Mushroom Risotto With Garlic, Parmesan Veg Stock And A Touch Of Cream. All the food was A+! And the price for dinner was very reasonable, under £21.

Amazing authentic Italian! They even made our daughter a dish not on the menu. Great service and…read moreamazing desserts. We loved it!

We arrived on an unexpected busy Thursday afternoon with no reservations but with a little cajoling…read morewe were able to get a table fairly close to our requested area which we very much appreciated. We all chose from the pre fixed menu and everything was excellent. I had the sea bass for my main and loved it. The wait staff were very attentive and helpful and there was never a feeling of being rushed even in a busy restaurant. The space it's self is beautiful and so are the ladies room, a testing point for me personally, dirty bathroom, questionable kitchen. Can't wait to return!

Don't be fooled by the pretty outside and well presented interior…read more My wife and I visited on 31st October 2025. I had a calzone pizza which was listed as being served with mascarpone. Unfortunately, the mascarpone was served frozen! It had been pre-prepared and frozen, and had not been thawed prior to serving. Surely, the mascarpone should be freshly prepared, like all other decent restaurants do it. So if you want to pay expensive city centre prices for frozen microwave meals, this is the place for you. We also had a bottle of Chardonnay (allegedly it was Chardonnay). It was the worst bottle of wine I have ever had in a restaurant. It was very acidic and we didn't finish the bottle. Anyway, the manger was impolite and extremely challenging, reducing the bill by a total of £2 after a long conversation. No wonder the restaurant was less than 10% full. It won't be long before this restaurant changes ownership (again).

We had dinner tonight and had such a good experience that I felt compelled to come back here and…read moretell others. This place is so easy to overlook that despite knowing it existing even I walked right past it (it was a weekday night in the off-season so everyone was upstairs), but there's a decent sign for the narrow spot in the Shambles. This place truly feels like a tiny restaurant you might stumble upon in a small town in Italy. The wait staff is so friendly that you feel as if you're in their home and speak to you just as frankly. I was impressed to hear the waiter recommend the house wine to someone at a nearby table asking over anything on their wine list because of how uncommon primitivos are there and that it's a hardy wine. I had a glass of it and thoroughly enjoyed it. All the food was excellent (as authentic as I've tasted in a while) and very reasonably priced (though we only had starters and pasta) - even the free bread was surprisingly good and very useful in sopping up sauces later in the meal. Keeping in mind that it's a small place and you may be in for a wait if you don't book ahead, I can't imagine it disappointing someone looking for a real Italian experience in York.

Whilst looking for restaurants I could think of to review I was astounded to find that no one had…read morereviewed this place. This has to be one of the best Italian restaurants I have visited outside of Italy. Gianni who runs the place is very friendly and remembered me after my first visit, when I went in again 3 months or so later. It is VERY small so booking is essential I would say (and even then you may have to wait a little when you arrive) but it is perfectly formed, very cosy, warm & with an authentic trattoria feel. The steaks are great as are the house specials but do not go here looking for pizza, the kitchen is too small to make them apparently. The desserts too are out of this world, Toscanella being my fave - which is like a profiterole pie - mm mmm mmmmm!

I haven't actually been to Fellini's for years but I used to love it. It's a big, friendly, Italian…read morerestaurant and the food is lovely. I went on a birthday once and they made a fuss of me and were really nice. Would love to go again soon.

Lucia's was a great spot for dinner while in York! Since it…read moreis a wine bar my husband and I started our dinner with a glass of wine- "when in Rome" and all that. We split the bruschetta, margherita pizza, and caesar salad- all were 10/10! The atmosphere was very fresh and elegant and totally added to the experience. It's cllocated very centrally in the "shambles" area - so pop in while shopping when hunger strikes!

I arrived with a party of three and we were seated outside. It was a little cold but luckily they…read moregave us blankets that we could use. The music was way too loud so we had to half-shout over it but otherwise the ambiance was really nice- pretty colors, lots of plants and such. The menu is relatively limited but I love Carbonara so that's what I ordered. It arrived after a normal amount of wait time and it was very good. I'd order it again if I went back.

During our family travels across the UK, we've made a point of trying different restaurants in each…read morecity. On our first day in York, we embarked on the original walking ghost tour, which led us through the city's winding streets and ended near a small, unassuming Italian restaurant--Caesar's. It had that quiet charm--quaint, understated, inviting. It reminded me of the little trattorias in Positano and Sorrento, where simplicity is a sign of confidence rather than compromise. That fleeting moment stuck with me. I asked my kids on our final night in York what they wanted for dinner, the unanimous answer was Italian. I turned to Yelp, browsed through options, but nothing felt quite right. Then I remembered Caesar's. I searched for reviews--only old ones, nothing recent. Was it a hidden gem, or had it lost its spark? I wasn't convinced either way, but something told me it was worth a shot. We took a walk through the city, considering different Italian spots along the way. One looked too formal, another had an unkempt exterior, yet another had a menu that felt uninspired. As we neared York Minster, the bells began to ring--a soaring melody that followed us down the street. A sign, perhaps? We arrived. The menu was simple--pastas, pizzas, antipasto, fresh bread, classic desserts. No pretense, just honest Italian fare. I decided to trust my instinct: At the very least, I'll give it a recent review. Inside, the décor was humble--Italian posters, Italian music playing softly in the background. We were seated right by the window. Our order: Pepperoni pizza Margherita pizza with prosciutto Pasta Bolognese Caesar salad Fresh bread basket Lasagna The food took a little time to arrive, but for good reason. When it did, everything was piping hot, fresh, and generous in portion. The bread looked homemade. The salad had chunks of cheese--possibly Pecorino Romano. The pizzas were huge--easily shareable. We could have gotten by with just one. My son, clearly delighted, licked his pasta bowl clean and used the remaining sauce to make a makeshift sandwich with the bread. Then came my lasagna. It arrived bubbling in a baking dish, too hot to dive into immediately. I waited, watching my family enjoy their meals--like any good mamma would. The first bite transported me--back to Positano, 16 years ago, hungry and pregnant, savoring a plate of pasta arrabbiata with a side of mussels. I remember tossing the mussels into the pasta, creating my own dish, and nearly crying at how perfect it was. That feeling--the comfort, the fullness, the warmth--came rushing back with every bite of Caesar's lasagna. This is home-style Italian. It's the kind of meal that fills not just your stomach but your spirit. The kind where you can taste the love in every dish. So if you're searching for a meal that feels like home--where the food is made with care, where simplicity is celebrated, where you leave not just satisfied but happy--then Caesar's is your place. It's as if Nonna herself was in the kitchen, cooking for you. Grazie, Caesar's, per la meravigliosa cena! - Famiglia Paoluccio

We have always enjoyed meals at this place. the food is really delish! the prices are similar to…read morepizza Express or Tuscany. The staff are really good at their jobs and helpful/professional. We ate here a few times before moving to York and here is where we chose to have our wedding Meal. It really is that good!!!! they have a great lunchtime menu too. well worth checking out. Really recommended.