Diners' Choice: Italian restaurants in Yorkshire

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Updated 05 March 2025

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La Rustica

4.8

4.8 (1019)

£26 to £40

Italian

Doncaster

About the restaurant

WE REOPEN ON 12 SEPTEMBER 2024

We look forward to welcoming you back to dine with us.

We are proud to breathe new life back into the oldest Italian restaurant in Doncaster.
Our aim is to deliver quality, affordable Mediterranean cuisine with a contemporary twist – all served in a unique & relaxed environment.

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Peter

Dined 2 days ago

Beautiful food and very nice and attentive staff. We will definitely be returning as we all enjoyed it so much. Thank You !

Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - Hull

4.7

4.7 (329)

£25 and under

Italian

Hull

About the restaurant

Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar boasts an open kitchen, cocktail bar and a small but perfectly formed alfresco terrace, so you can dine all’aperto “in the open air”. Our restaurant features our distinctive plush nautical-inspired interiors- the colour of tranquil Italian seas. The friendly team will transport you in style to experience a true taste of Italy here in the UK, bringing style, sass and glamour to modern Italian dining. Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar invites you to experience authentic Italian dining in Leeds. We believe that Italian dining is all about La Dolce Vita – the sweet life! That’s why we use only the finest ingredients to create all of our drinks & dishes. Add to the mix a touch of 1960’s high society glamour and we have the perfect recipe for an authentic, modern, Italian experience in the heart of Hull.

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Lynn

Dined on 8 Feb 2025

Whenever I go into Riva I always have Arrancini starter I absolutely love it I don’t like fish but there is plenty of other dishes I have tried lots of them

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4.8

4.8 (172)

£25 and under

Italian

Harrogate

About the restaurant

Welcome to Stefano's!
The authentic, Italian, wood-fired oven pizzeria in Harrogate. We offer traditional, Neapolitan based pizza's, made with Italian love, passion and only the finest ingredients to ensure every pizza is perfect!
Whether you join us in the chilled ambience of our restaurant or opt for take-away, you are promised a mouth watering experience that will leave your craving to return again and again!
Stefano and the team look forward to welcoming you soon!
Ciao for now!

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Rebecca

Dined 7 days ago

Great pizza restaurant in Harrogate. Fantastic base and loads of choice and authentic Italian combinations. Always lovely service and accommodating for our young daughter. A real treat every time. Highly recommend.

Piccolino - Harrogate

4.7

4.7 (402)

£26 to £40

Italian

Harrogate

About the restaurant

*** 2025 New Opening hours Monday - Thursday from 4 pm and Friday - Sunday from 12 pm ***

Piccolino on Parliament Street in Harrogate has perfected the full Italian experience: balancing quality food and delicious drinks with a laid-back atmosphere and sumptuous surroundings. There’s something special here for everyone; from watching the chefs work their magic in the open kitchen to hosting a work meeting in the beautiful private dining room or enjoying the sunset on the stunning rooftop all-weather terrace.
We visit the regions, meet the producers and are committed to sourcing the best quality ingredients. . At Piccolino, passion for provenance is at the forefront of our menu, which incorporates the best and freshest seasonal produce, Italian cheeses, meat and seafood, all delivering pure classic Italian flavours. We partner with artisan suppliers from all over Italy bringing some of the best Italian ingredients to our restaurant in Harrogate.

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Jack

Dined 1 day ago

Delicious food, amazing experience, will definitely come again.

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Vivido Bar & Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (2406)

£26 to £40

Italian

Harrogate

About the restaurant

Vivido is a truly Independent, family run business and we have been here just over 5 years. We are excited to show everyone our ongoing improvements.

We are still serving authentic Italian and Mediterranean cuisine, We pride ourselves on using fresh local produce, as we know this will result in the highest quality dishes for our customers.

Bookings are available for food only. We are happy for you to join us just for drinks, but due to limited tables this will be on a walk in basis only.

We look forward to seeing you at Vivido

Michael, Louise & the Team.

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Donna

Dined 4 days ago

Plenty of menu options, delicious food. Staff helpful, friendly and polite.

Piccolino - Collingham

4.7

4.7 (298)

£26 to £40

Italian

Collingham

About the restaurant

Welcome to the beautiful Yorkshire village of Collingham. Situated 2 miles south of the town of Wetherby and in close proximity to Leeds city centre, Collingham is ideally located for visitors. This pretty village is home to an abundance of amenities and shops, and of course, one of the area’s best Italian restaurants, Piccolino.
Piccolino, an authentic Italian Restaurant, is a proud fixture of the Collingham dining scene. Ideally situated on Wetherby Road, Piccolino in Collingham proudly boasts an open kitchen, cocktail bar and tranquil rear garden for the ultimate alfresco dining experience overlooking the tranquil countryside views.
We visit the regions, meet the producers and are committed to sourcing the best quality ingredients. At Piccolino, passion for provenance is at the forefront of our menu, which incorporates the best and freshest seasonal produce, Italian cheeses, meat and seafood, all delivering pure classic Italian flavours.

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Rosamond

Dined on 15 Feb 2025

A fantastic treat for lunch with a friend. Amazing service and food. Attentive pleasant staff. Just great

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Ponti's Italian Kitchen Sheffield

4.7

4.7 (313)

£26 to £40

Italian

Stocksbridge

About the restaurant

Our Sheffield restaurant is in prime position at the beautifully designed and award-winning Fox Valley. We were proud to be part of the original line up when the centre opened in 2016 and we've been bringing our unique take on family friendly Italian dining to our fabulous Yorkshire foodies ever since. Our warm and welcoming restaurant with a stunning private dining room has built up a great reputation and we’re proud to be part of this beautiful part of Yorkshire.

Inspired by the Emilia-Romagna region, our seasonal menus are made with beautiful ingredients from suppliers we know, creating classic Italian dishes presented simply and elegantly and always with the special Ponti's touch.

The private dining room can remain closed from the main bar area – or opened up to be part of the space. This stunning and stylish flexible area is ideal for parties, weddings and meetings – the perfect backdrop for you to make memories.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined 1 day ago

Best Italian I’ve had in ages, delicious cocktails, great value meal deal for kids and attentive, without being overbearing, service.

La Piazza Antica

4.7

4.7 (425)

£26 to £40

Italian

York

About the restaurant

Welcome to La Piazza Antica!

We're a team of passionate food lovers who are dedicated to bringing you an authentic Italian dining experience. Our restaurant is not your typical Italian restaurant, we have a unique twist that sets us apart from the rest.
Our focus is on using high-quality, fresh ingredients and traditional cooking methods to create delicious and flavorful dishes that will leave you wanting more. Our menu features a variety of classic Italian dishes as well as some unique creations that you won’t find anywhere else.
We take pride in our warm and inviting atmosphere, where you can relax and enjoy your meal with family and friends. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff is always on hand to make recommendations and ensure that your dining experience is nothing short of exceptional.
Whether you’re looking for a romantic dinner for two, a family gathering, or a night out with friends, our restaurant is the perfect destination. Come and experience the taste of Italy with us!

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Michelle

Dined 4 days ago

Warm welcome, fab service throughout, and wonderful food. Great addition to our night out of the York food festival offer!

Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - Leeds City Centre

4.6

4.6 (344)

£26 to £40

Italian

Leeds

About the restaurant

Located in on Park Row in the heart of Leeds, Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar boasts an open kitchen, cocktail bar and a small but perfectly formed alfresco terrace, so you can dine all’aperto “in the open air”.

Our restaurant features our distinctive plush nautical-inspired interiors- the colour of tranquil Italian seas. The friendly team will transport you in style to experience a true taste of Italy here in the UK, bringing style, sass and glamour to modern Italian dining.

Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar invites you to experience authentic Italian dining in Leeds. We believe that Italian dining is all about La Dolce Vita – the sweet life! That’s why we use only the finest ingredients to create all of our drinks & dishes. Add to the mix a touch of 1960’s high society glamour and we have the perfect recipe for an authentic, modern, Italian experience in the heart of Leeds.

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Jacqui

Dined 6 days ago

A great restaurant with wonderful staff and incredible food. Loved it.

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Salute At The White Swan

4.6

4.6 (1144)

£25 and under

Italian

Leeds

About the restaurant

Salute starts with what Italians are most proud of - fantastic, rustic dishes, using recipes that have been tried, tested and loved! As well as serving exceptional food, we aim to create a neighbourhood venue, inspired by the Italian table where people relax, share, and enjoy each others company.

Please note to book an OUTSIDE table for more 6 guests please call the restaurant.

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SueS

Dined 3 days ago

Lovely food, the haddock florentine was particularly good Our server Elli was really attentive and very chatty and made us extremely welcome

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