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Essenza Bar & Restaurant, Harrogate North, Yorkshire

Essenza Bar & Restaurant

4.7 (981)
£25 and under
International
34A Oxford Street, Harrogate North, Yorkshire HG1 1PP

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2 people
19:00
Booked 6 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Neighbourhood gem
Fresh food, cocktail, variety of wines from Italy, Portugal, Moldova, Spain, freshly baked pizzas, tapas, selection of the most popular Eastern European food,

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    International, Eastern European, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00–14:30 Sat, Sun 12:00–17:00 Dinner Daily 17:00–22:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    We can do private events for 20 and more covers
  • Area
    Harrogate
  • Cross Street
    34A Oxford Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Outdoor Smoking Area, Takeaway, View, Wine

What 981 people are saying

Essenza Bar & Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • North Yorkshire

    Good for business meals

  • North Yorkshire

    Good for groups

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Essenza Bar & Restaurant offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent tapas and good value for money." Guests rave about the "fantastic atmosphere" and "friendly, attentive staff." The menu is well-priced, with a wide variety of "delicious, well-presented" dishes. Highly recommended for both casual and celebratory occasions.
981 Reviews
  1. Allyson

    Durham/County Durham1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service and Food amazing ! Lovely atmosphere! We will definitely be returning.

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  2. Sue

    Newcastle and Northumberland1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous service, very friendly and welcoming. The food was gorgeous and plenty of it.

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  3. Paul VIP

    Yorkshire20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Second visit here and certainly not my last, friendly welcome from an attentive professional waiter, well balanced, good priced menu and a very reasonably priced bottle of wine!

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  4. Neil

    Yorkshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 7 June 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another excellent visit the food was amazing and the staff were great.

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  5. Jon

    Hungary4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 5 June 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    A nice evening with interesting tapas. Wine was good food tasted a much and service was really good. We will come back.

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  6. Clare

    North Wales3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 4 June 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    tapas - excellent and generous portions. Service was very good - friendly and attentive without being intrusive. Pleasant place to eat, good atmosphere

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  7. Lynn

    Yorkshire6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 June 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was plentiful and very nice. The waiter was great. Overall an excellent night out for our wedding anniversary

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  8. Ruth

    Newcastle and Northumberland2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 June 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Absolutely lovely meals , we all had the Tapas. Great value & the staff were great. Definitely be going again.

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  9. Sarah

    Yorkshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 31 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great find. Beautifully cooked tapas with a fantastic variety on offer. Fabulous service. Will be back!

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  10. Sally

    West Sussex2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 30 May 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The staff were very friendly and helpful. The food was very good on the whole, we had the tapas and some of the dishes were truly outstanding like the belly of pork, pork ribs and the chicken livers. Would highly recommend

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FAQs

Essenza Bar & Restaurant does offer delivery in partnership with Deliveroo, Just Eat and Uber Eats. Essenza Bar & Restaurant also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 01423 505300.

Essenza Bar & Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 981 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 6 times today
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34A Oxford Street, Harrogate North, Yorkshire HG1 1PP

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    34A Oxford Street
  • Area
    Harrogate
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00–14:30 Sat, Sun 12:00–17:00 Dinner Daily 17:00–22:00
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    International, Eastern European, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Outdoor Smoking Area, Takeaway, View, Wine
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