Delrio's Restaurant in York

Had a wonderful meal at Delrio's! The food was great, the service was top-notch, and the atmosphere was really welcoming. We tried a few different dishes, and every single one was tasty. Definitely recommend it!

Good taste, I like it. The shop is very attentive, I like it very much.

The food was great. There was a smell of food round the restaurant. The spaghetti carbonara with pancetta was the best I have ever had.

Great hidden place. Good was tasty, service great and resonably priced.

After having a delicious meal here February 2024, we had our post-wedding meal at Delrio’s April 3rd 2025 and it was perfection. We were a party of 9 (small registry office wedding!) and as soon as we arrived they were so accommodating, bringing Prosecco over to me and my now husband! The food was delicious, as were the cocktails and the staff were so attentive. We can’t wait to come back very very soon!

Amazing food, brilliant service and just a great restaurant. Would definitely come back next time we’re in York.

The best cheesecake I’ve ever eaten, simply superb. Food in general is very good, staff friendly and helpful and it has an undoubted rustic Italian feel. Unfortunately access is the only criticism, you have to go downstairs into the basement, so not brilliant if you have mobility issues, but it is what it is, a basement cellar type restaurant. Overall though I would happily recommend it to anyone.

Our favorite restaurant in York so far

This is the ultimate gem in York. Proper Italian food and wines. Not easy to find as in a cellar. Never take first time visitors anywhere else and some come back just to go there. Atmosphere is just lovely.

Excellent restaurant with a great atmosphere and brilliant food!! We went as a large group and everyone had a brilliant time, nothing but compliments on the food and the staff were great. A really well run and great restaurant, will definitely be returning!!

Great Italian food in a lovely basement setting. Would definitely recommend.

This is now our favorite restaurant in York, and we will definitely be back. The food was incredible, and each of our party of 8 loved both their meal and their dessert. It's a tight space in a cellar, but the atmosphere is warm and inviting. The staff were so friendly and the manager is now a life-long friend who can come visit us in America anytime she wishes. If you need further proof, we met a couple outside afterward who told us that they had canceled their dinner reservations for the rest of their trip in favor of eating here every night. Add Delrio's to your list! You won't regret it.

We had a lovely dinner in what I can only describe as the cutest and most atmospheric restaurant I have ever dined in! I enjoyed just looking in all the nooks and crannies, but the food was delightful too (and I have been to Italy several times). Service was very efficient and friendly and menu prices very reasonable.

Fantastic food and staff. Pricing is very reasonable for the area and quality as well, we were very impressed.

Excellent value and lovely atmosphere

Foods very average. Some meals served cold not much creativity just like most Italian chains. Regarding the staff some are very arrogant and some are just lifeless. Not a pleasant experience. 10% service charge added. This is not America! Spent £600 here in one evening and honestly would be treat better at Wetherspoons. We were rushed. 3 courses. Wine etc but told us we had a time limit of 80 minutes as soon as we sat at our booked table. Ruined the special occasion. Much better restaurants about in York. Ten years ago I remember this place was worth visiting. Not so much anymore. It’s still living in its shadow. Times have changed and it needs to correct itself and improve. I wouldn’t return. The staff are awful to be around. Had it not of been a pre booked special occasion I’d of walked out when the waitress tutted and rolled her eyes threatening we had a time limit. Table was booked for 7 we arrived at 6:55pm and at 7:02pm she was angry wee weren’t ready to order we were all still settling down and greeting each other. Italian food is very generic and basic something I’d call poverty food however which can easily be made at home, yet they seem to think it’s the greatest food in the world. Here I could have made better at home which is not what you expect when paying this price at a restaurant. Had the service been better and the food served hot the experience would have been better I’m not saying the food is bad it’s just what you expect from an Italian but no different to a cheaper Italian franchise. However other Italians in York have really blown me away with flavour and most of all good service. I wouldn’t go out of your way to visit.

A wonderful, authentic place with fantastic food every time, the staff are so welcoming too. I cannot recommend it higher.

Always perfect. One of our favourite Italians in York and we're italian !

Great food and a great evening.

Ordered linguine with mixed seafood. It came with spaghetti, two cold mussels and not much seafood. Would not recommend or go again.

It's hard to justify a 4.8 rating but this place certainly does. Food was lovely, staff are polite and friendly. Atmosphere and interior design was on point.

Absolutely delicious food & a fabulous atmosphere. The restaurant is justifiably busy with such a brilliant offer but full of nooks to provide that private romantic feel for the meal. Fresh bruschetta, beautiful flavours in the pasta dishes and stunningly light desserts, a perfect date. We’ll be recommending to everyone we know visiting York.

From the outside this restaurant doesn’t do itself justice, going down the stairs and walking into the cellar style restaurant is simply amazing. The food is fantastic, atmosphere is great and service is brilliant. If you are in York then I suggest making a reservation to dine here. I’m glad we booked because when we walked in the restaurant at 5.30 it was already packed, a good sign that this place is one to dine in.

Amazing food, fantastic service and a lovely romantic atmosphere. Made my birthday very special, thank you will definitely be returning!

Beautiful amazing words can't describe. Service was fast and amazing. I will be back

Excellent authentic Italian restaurant. Had a very good pizza washed down with a very good Canonau - the waiter told me it was from a vineyard owned by a friend of his. Highly recommended.

Great little Italian, with excellent food & wonderful service. It has a real authentic feel about it which all adds to the experience.

Beautiful restaurant so authentic, food menu was plenty and quite reasonably priced. Definitely recommend the lasange and seafood linguine. Staff were attentive without being over the top .Great atmosphere !!

Came here whilst staying in York. It sits just outside the city walls, situated downstairs, you could quite easily miss it. Lovely friendly staff, who will help with your menu choices. Complimentary bread to start, I kept mine to dip in my sauce which my mushroom starter was done in, delicious. My husband had mussels and there were plenty of them. I had the seafood linguine for mains, loved it. Had a lovely bottle of gavi with dinner. Give this place a go, but make sure you book, or you won't get in.

Staff squeezed us in on the very comfortable top floor. Approachable ambience, wonderful staff, great service. The special pappardelle paradiso was the perfect ratio of sauce, noodles, and toppings. Left feeling like my stomach and soul had been gently marinated/massaged with a balsamic glaze.

From the moment I walked in, I was pleasantly surprised! The hostess was incredibly professional and welcoming—she even guessed my reservation name correctly! Every dish exceeded my expectations; I closed my eyes to savour each bite (except for the pizza). Some dishes were so delicious they literally gave me chills! I was so immersed in the experience that I even forgot to take photos. Highly, highly recommended!

The food was absolutely amazing. Could not find a single fault. The food and service were exceptional. We would definitely visit again.

Beautiful little spot, well worth a visit, food was fresh and delicious, good service too

The pizza was delicious and there was a great intimate vibe in the restaurant! The waitresses were both lovely and I would urge you to try the goats cheese pizza! It's the perfect place for date night

We went to Delrios by chance in a birthday stay in York for my partner. Really enjoyed it and wouldn’t hesitate to go again on another York visit. Excellent food and service. Very busy (which is always a good sign) so I’d recommend booking. What you imagine an Italian restaurant to be like.

If you are in York and are looking for somewhere Italian to eat, highly recommend, - you will need to book.

Absolutely amazing food, one of the best atmospheres I’ve ever experienced in a restaurant and the staff were very attentive to you. If I could give more stars I would.

Amazing! Been three times now and spectacular every visit. They could charge twice as much and you'd still leave feeling like you had good value for money

Haven't been for about 20 years but still amazing food and excellent service. Definitely won't leave it another 20 years!

Visited with my husband while staying in York and had a fabulous meal - beef stroganoff, fillet medallions, sautéed spinach, a bottle of Prosecco, tiramisu and crème brûlée. Everything was beautifully cooked and the beef was tender. The service was great, staff were so friendly and welcoming, the ambience is lovely and we had a fabulous evening. We will return! Highly recommended!

An amazing restaurant, food quality and service is superb, very busy so it's best to book in advance but you won't be disappointed once you've been.

A fabulous Italian restaurant, walking distance from York city centre. Situated in what appears to be an olde cellar, a relaxed dining setting, well lit, comfortable with friendly attentive staff and superbly, delicious Italian food and wine. What’s not to like.

Fantastic place. First time here would definitely recommend this Italian. Service fantastic. Atmosphere fantastic. Staff friendly service 10/10

Really lovely restaurant serving authentic Italian food. I had the ravioli and my husband had seafood tagliatelle both of which were delicious. Excellent service too!

Delicious food in a cosy, unique atmosphere

Very busy but also very well run and organised, friendly efficient staff made our visit a lovely experience, cosy underground setting gives this place a special atmosphere

Amazing food and service on a busy eve. Wish this restaurant was near where we lived. Would definitely return if visiting York again.

Wow. Just wow. My wife and I have lived in York for nearly 30 years so how this has been our first trip to Delrio’s I’ll never know 🤯 But what an outstanding place this is. Fantastic food, excellent service and the pacing of each course was perfect - this place is always busy yet we were made to feel like we had all the time in the world. It’s one of the first times in ages I’ve genuinely said the service was outstanding; most places it’s just ‘ok’ but I can’t say enough good things about it. 100% chance of returning in the near future 🥰

This restaurant is a top class well oiled machine, we went last night on my husbands birthday weekend and we were blown away. Every part of the experience was outstanding, the ambiance, food and service were second to none. Special shoutout to Gulia who looked after us and made our experience even better - Thank you. We will return!

Gorgeous. Went few days before Xmas with family and as always a bit sceptical as sometimes the reviews often can be mis leading. Not in this case. Amazing. All food ordered from starter to dessert was second to none. Arguably the best Italian restaurant we have ever been in. No criticism at all. Not a thing. The staff were very attentive and fully aware of everybody eating pace and desires. Nothing too much trouble. Lovely atmosphere and just a great evening and experience all round. Early booking advised and we will definitely come back when we visit York again.

We really enjoyed our visit to Delrio's. The food was excellent - bruschetta is hard to do well and the they did; humble lasagne done just right. The atmosphere was buzzing and the service was friendly and attentive.

Lovely food, service was amazing from the moment we arrived to when we left, very friendly staff. Can't wait to return to this charming little restaurant. Booking advised as it's only a small restaurant.

Great food, beautiful atmosphere, highly recommended.

Amazing food, great Italian vibes. Staff very friendly and knowledgeable, knew great Italian. Myself and my partner shared starters, deserts and had a main each with drinks and was £30 each, great price for great quality

Came here for my birthday meal as the reviews are incredible! I had the scallops to start, which were amazing, perfectly cooked. My partner had the carpaccio which was nice but cured, almost as if it had been pre-prepared from a packet and put on a plate, not fresh. The bruscetta was also incredible. For main, we both had the truffle tagliatelle which is our favourite, so we have had that dish from many high-end italian restaurants. This was really disappointing and probably the worst truffle pasta we have both ever had. Firstly, it was flavoured with truffle mince from a jar and truffle oil, no actual fresh shaved truffle, which I would expect from an authentic Italian restaurant charging £18.5 for the dish. The wild mushrooms were also half overcooked and mushy (previously frozen) and half of them were chewy and hard which were clearly dried and not soaked for long enough. The pasta was also overcooked, not al denté in the slightest, and did not taste fresh. Overall a very disappointing dish, where none of the ingredients were fresh. It was edible when you weren't chewing on bits of hard mushroom but the richness and delicacy of truffle was lost in translation. The atmosphere was quite authentic, albeit noisy (but it was very busy), the price was reasonable and the service was good considering how busy they were, but if you're looking for authentic, fresh italian cuisine, with a love of truffle, I would not recommend this restaurant.

Fantastic spot for a celebration meal. Everything fresh, everything delicious and perfect service.

Love going here food always amazing

It feels so authentic and the food is absolutely amazing. I come every year, it's always rammed, they do cocktails too. Not a huge menu but it seems like whatever they do, they do perfectly.

Best Italian meal I've ever had. Absolutely beautiful!! Very attentive, friendly and efficient staff.

So good we had to visit on two consecutive nights on a short break to York! Would recommend to anyone - great staff, lovely atmosphere and wonderful food!

Great food and great service, a little pricy for me but overall good food.

1st time and loved it. Food was amazing and have never had a dessert so 😋. Menu was extensive and was hard to choose. Definitely be back.

Amazing, an absolute must visit

We booked well in advance as we knew it had a great reputation and we were not disappointed, service was fantastic, setting and decor was beautiful and the food was just incredible. We throughly enjoyed our visit and will most certainly be returning next time we are in York

Lots of vegan options (just ask and they explain all the dishes that can be veganised). Soup, bruschetta, garlic mushrooms can all be veganised / already vegan. And vegan cheese available on pizza. Plenty of pasta/risotto dishes can be veganised. Also they gave two vegan dessert options. Really friendly Italian waitress.

Delrio's was recommended by a friend so we decided to pay it a visit. Lovely environment in a beautiful building. Suitable for a friendly family meal. Quite expensive but most places are in York. Nothing out of the ordinary, nice food but nothing wow. Wasn't super flavourful or memorable and we tend to like restaurants with innovative food or at the very least stand out dishes. You don't tend to get this with Italian restaurants such as Delrio's due to their clientele and their overall appeal. However, I do think that even such restaurants can do it well and will have me return if they manage to exceed my expectations. But unfortunately, Delrio's fell sort of flat. This is just somewhere you could meet with friends or visit with your family. Service was good but I find places like this where staff are overly attentive to be slightly uncomfortable, I can pour my own water etc. but some people do like being pampered. We probably won't return as it was just average overall. The Tiramisu also was just okay... and as this is my favourite dessert it was slightly disappointing. The building where the restaurant is set is probably the only memorable factor. This being one of the highest regarded restaurants in York is slightly questionable, I prefer another Italian restaurant in York personally.

This place is my absolute favorite! I’m obsessed with their Risotto ai Frutti di Mare and Cozze alla Marinara—the fresh Scottish mussels are truly amazing. Their Costata di Manzo was also really good, and their Tiramisu is hands-down the best I’ve had in York. I’ve never tried a more authentic one! On top of the incredible food, the staff are always super nice and welcoming every time I visit. Highly recommend!

Absolutely faultless place. Everything from the friendly staff, the delicious food to the gorgeous interior was wonderful. Best Italian I’ve ever had. Will absolutely be coming back next time I’m in York. Hidden gem!

Brilliant little spot to eat some great Italian Food. The staff were great and the food was delicious! Will be going again

Really good food. Fast and very polite staff. Recommended

Had such a lovely meal at Delrio’s - cosy restaurant, that feels authentically Italian! The staff were so friendly and helpful, happy to adjust a dish and the food was excellent. Must get the cheesecake if visiting!!

Lovely restaurant, brilliant service, friendly staff and great value for money. Delicious authentic Italian pizzas and dessert was lovely too.

There's been a mix up with our reservation and we had to wait a bit, but, other than that, great food and staff!

Delrios is verywell rated, but also one of the more difficult reservations to get in York. You need to plan ahead unless you want to eat at 5pm or 9pm. So with such popularity, I was very interested to finally visit. Firstly, the venue. It's in a cellar, but is nicely and atmospherically done out. Service we found a bit off. The staff seemed annoyed with everything we did! Not exactly welcoming. Prices are decent. Menu is basically a very classic Italian menu. You don't come here for innovation and inventiveness. Food - this is the real test, and sadly its just very average and forgettable in my opinion.

Simply the best service, food and surroundings to eat in. Will certainly be back next time we visit York. Thank you!

Authentic Italian restaurant with great food, lovely staff and amazing atmosphere! We had the garlic and rosemary pizza and contadino for starters, then risotto, tagliatelle and lasagne for main - the risotto was a standout!

Having worked in the restaurant industry for years and many of those at an Italian restaurant- Delrio’s is extraordinary! You go down the stairs into the restaurant and you’re welcomed into nonna’s house. The staff were all so lovely as we waited for the table to be cleared. It was actually surprising how many people could fit in this quaint place. The starters of bruschetta were phenomenal. Everyone at our table loved the mains. I was in awe by the way ALL of the staff worked in symphony with each other. Front and back of house. By far one of the best Italian restaurants I’ve ever been to in my life. Thank you so much Delrio’s for a lovely evening. We’ll try to leave room for dessert next time.

Lovely place, lovely food, highly recommended

This is an amazing Italian Restaurant, the food is always lovely. The staff are always helpful and pleasant. If we lived in York, we would be here on a regular basis, would highly recommend

We called in for a meal last Thursday with our baby. Everyone made us feel so welcome and made a huge fuss of our little boy, which we loved! The food & staff were all amazing. Thank you

This was our first visit - 6 of us. I erroneously booked the wrong night and phoned within two hours of our intended visit. The receptionist/meeter and greeter was brilliant and understanding and rearranged tables to accommodate us (disappointed I can't remember her name especially as she could remember mine when we left!). The atmosphere, food and service were all excellent. My only very minor gripe was that it was quite noisy - a factor when you're an old git like me. But we will definitely be back!

A gem that I wish I'd discovered years ago. Booked based on reviews and proximity to my hotel, and was not disappointed. Beef carpaccio starter delicious, carbonara main indulgent, white chocolate cheesecake special for dessert light, heavenly and to die for. Service attentive but not overbearing, and faultlessly polite. Offers to hold the next course to give us time to digest and simply not rush through the meal too fast were particularly appreciated. Given the quality of the food offered I'd describe the prices as very reasonable, bordering on cheap. We enjoyed it so much we attempted to reserve a table for the following evening, given we'd not made other arrangements, but they were already completely booked out, and no wonder. Provided you can cope with the flights of stairs - the establishment is in the cellar of the building - then Delrio's comes highly recommended.

Food exceptional atmosphere great a little piece of sardinia in york

We found Delrios some years ago and we were absolutely amazed how good it was. Many years on and we have many friends who visit York and we recommended Delrios and they to make their way to our favourite restaurant. Never had anything but excellent food and service, keep it up.

Easily our favourite place in York for food. Have spent our 5th and 10th Wedding Anniversarys in here. The staff are so accommodating and the food is incredible. Atmosphere is lovely. Thanks again for fitting us in.

What a great find! Fantastic food, service and atmosphere!

I’ve eaten at hundreds of Italian restaurants and this is easily one of the best. Incredible service, delicious foods, good portions, a homely and hearty atmosphere, and central location. I would absolutely come back here and encourage anyone else to do the same on a visit to York

This is a gem of a place. The service is great, as is the food.

the staff are super friendly & attentive - every time i’ve been the food is always lovely & very reasonably priced

Great atmosphere, real Italian staff providing top service, attractive basement restaurant. Really good food and wines.

Splendid, fresh Italian food. Very quick and friendly service. Reasonable pricing. Would love to return! Such friendly atmosphere. No difficulty in finding reservations.

Wow! What a wonderful experience. The food, the welcome, the beautiful staff and gorgeous rustic atmosphere. Delrios you were exactly what I hoped for and more! Having a hidden disability and therefore an assistance dog its not always made easy but your wonderful team welcomed us with open arms. I had the best birthday meal I could have asked for and we may not be local but we will definitely be back. Thank you so much.

My wife and I had dinner at Delrio’s last night and it was just superb. From a very warm welcome when we arrived to the great service and beautiful food and wonderful atmosphere in the restaurant we could not have imagined a better experience. If your in York you must go to Delrio’s.

Came with my boyfriend for his birthday dinner and the food was divine, the service was flawless and the atmosphere was beautiful. I would highly recommend to anyone taking a trip York to visit. Also special credits to the lovely and friendly Rachele and the waitress with black hair that seated us and took our order (sorry I didn’t get her name) and the chefs for our amazing food xx

Had a fabulous meal here for 5 people whilst visiting York. Excellent service and fantastic authentic Italian food cooked with love and so tasty. I love authentic Italian food and this did not disappoint. An excellent restaurant with a unique atmosphere and thoroughly enjoyable. Loved the desserts

The food here was excellent. We had a 3 course meal for 4 people and I cannot fault a single thing we had. Everybody loved it, and the staff were brilliant, very attentive but not overbearing and they even brought my daughter her pudding with a candle and sang happy birthday to her. She was delighted. I'd highly recommend this restaurant for a true taste of Italy.

Amazing food served by friendly personnel. Portions are big enough and atmosphere is really cosy.

Food, service and atmosphere were all of a very high standard. It's some of the best Italian food I've ever eaten. Well worth a visit when you're in York.

Great service, ambience and food!

Would have taken pictures of the food….but the second it hit the table it was gone - it’s really that good! From the moment my colleagues and I entered the restaurant, the team there were fantastic and continued till the moment we left! They really couldn’t do enough - service was exceptional. The food is out of this world and can tell it is made and served with love…..and reasonably priced considering the quality. Will definitely be visiting again!