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Essenza Bar & Restaurant, Harrogate North, Yorkshire

Essenza Bar & Restaurant

4.7 (978)
£25 and under
International
34A Oxford Street, Harrogate North, Yorkshire HG1 1PP

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2 people
19:00
Booked 4 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 978 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
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 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 an exceptional tapas experience with "excellent" service and "outstanding" dishes like pork belly and ribs. Guests appreciate the "friendly and attentive" staff, "great value," and "fantastic variety." The restaurant promises a "relaxing atmosphere" and is a "must visit" in Harrogate.
978 Reviews
  1. Neil

    Yorkshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  2. Jon

    Hungary4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    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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  3. Clare

    North Wales3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    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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  4. Lynn

    Yorkshire5 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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  5. Ruth

    Newcastle and Northumberland1 review

    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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. Claire

    Yorkshire2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 27 May 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    For delicious lunchtime tapas, you can't do better than visit the'Essenza Bar and Restaurant'. There are tapas dishes to suit all and the price is very reasonable. The restaurant is on the first floor above the 'Jo Jo Maman Bébé' shop, with an entrance at the side. Friendly and efficient service.

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  9. Helen

    Manchester/Greater Manchester2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 25 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first time at Essenza but we will definitely return. Great service, wide choice of lovely food and relaxing atmosphere.

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  10. john

    Kent1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 17 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent Tapas. All so different and clearly a lot of thought on how they work together.

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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 978 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 4 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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