Farm Bistro in Harrogate

What a hidden gem, a wonderful place with excellent service and reasonably priced. They have gluten free, vegetarian , as well as fantastic steaks, burgers and coffee. A perfect place to catch up with friends.

This hidden gem has it all - great food and drinks, the most wonderful host and hostess (Fabrizio and Lise) and the quirkiest décor! Great vegetarian and vegan options too. Once you've been here, you will keep going back <3

Visited here on Saturday 9th November 2024. Called in on the off chance that they were still serving at about 3pm. Saw the menu outside which looked really good. We were'nt dissapointed. Greeted with a warm welcome from a gentleman we believe is the co-owner, and later on had a lovely conversation with the lady co-owner. From start to finish, the food and service was excellent. The haddock with champagne sauce that i had and my wifes pork milanese were beautifully cooked and just enough of a serving to leave room for grannies crumble with custard. Lovely people, lovely service, lovely food. Will definitely be calling again on one of our trips out from Halifax to Harrogate. Highly recommended.

Well worth a visit. Hidden gem. Food was delicious and the quirky decor made for a very enjoyable time

Absolutely love quirky farm bistro and cannot recommend highly enough. Me and my partner have travelled from Leeds just to be able to revisit and the owners are extremely lovely and food amazing. We have been for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Saw this place walking around town, but it was only open at lunchtime. Searching the net for somewhere to eat tonight and saw it was open, quick message and yes, a table for two was available. Fantastic rustic, quirky ambience, wonderfully relaxed, welcoming service and absolutely fabulous food and wine. We have never been to Harrogate before, came for a short break, it's a lovely place, and we would definitely revisit Harrogate just to come here again!. Thank you Lise and Fabrizio for a most enjoyable, culinary evening and experience. Aldrin and Sarah. Xx

Quirky is certainly an apt name, both for the decor and layout as well as the surprising choice to serve Caribbean and Italian food. We visited for dinner (a new service) which is available currently only on Friday and Saturday. Opening for evening service is a good shout. We shared the Arancini as an appetiser, followed by Shrimp pasta for Elizabeth whilst I chose the Antiguan stew. My food look so appealing that Elizabeth had tried 3 spoons full before I had released my spoon from its napkin!! It was delicious. The pasta was ok, looked better on the plate than it tasted but that’s a minor grumble. Owner spent lots of time with us - made a humourous error with the wine for which he was shocked but we laughed - and he has that way with him as do most Italians. Perfectly charming. Reasonable pricing, good recommendations and even the chef came to see us. It’s great to see a fun place such as this and we will certainly visit again on our next trip to Harrogate.

such a cute place! as a vegan with coeliac disease i really struggle to find good food options and this place was absolutely fantastic! amazing atmosphere, super friendly staff and really delicious food. if i could give this place more stars i would, and i will be definitely returning in the future! <3

Family owned and run by a lovely couple with home made food. we went for breakfast liked it so much we also went back on the same day for a late lunch atmosphere is like being in there own home and quirky sums up the decore. Not the most noticeable entrance but worth finding we will be back .

A real find… in Harrogate for a night after watching Harrogate Town. Great service and amazing home cooked food. Go!!

Found this gem of a place! Food was excellent. Loved the small touches such as warmed milk for the coffee. The owner was friendly and welcoming. The decor certainly is quirky. So glad we found this place. Would highly recommend.

Found this fabulous place after searching online for somewhere different to go for a meal to celebrate our anniversary. We were not disappointed! The food was outstanding, the Aranchini starter was the best that I have ever had and the chicken special with plantain and cream rum sauce was to die for. My other half even opted for us to share the rum cake pudding... We had a beautiful bottle of red wine to accompany and everything was such fantastic. Even managed to have a great chat with one of owners as he was serving us. All in all a wonderful experience and we would go back again in a heartbeat.

One of the best meals I ever had! First of all, I never expected to find a Italian & Caribbean fused with british farm influences! We got to meet the chefs as well, very friendly people, we spoke a lot. Fabrizio makes the best arancini in the world! The Caribbean soup was amazing , and the fish croquettes will certainly stay on my mind for a long tine. I felt that the quality of all the ingredients is very high! Locally sourced from the best farms. Don’t forget to try the deserts too! Not lastly, great ambiance !

Such a shame as looked lovely..45 minutes wait which we didn’t mind but the food was not worth the wait..snotty eggs and underwhelming food .. Staff were really nice and made aware of wait but almost an hour and only 4 breakfasts serves..don’t know if the usual chef was not available but the food wasn’t good and service poor

We stayed at the Hilton for an anniversary treat, travelling from north Wales but instead of going for the easy option of breakfast at the hotel, we decided to go for a wonder. We managed to find this little treat the day before and were glad we booked for breakfast the following day. “Quirky” is so true. Blink and you’ll miss the entrance to this hidden gem. We had a wonderful breakfast with freshly prepared food, juices and coffees. It’s clearly popular as many were turned away as they were fully booked. Well worth a booking for breakfast. I’m only disappointed we weren’t here long enough to come back for lunch/ dinner!

Food was 5 out of 5. Mum sadi best scrambled egg shes ever had! But it took 45 to get the special and to scrambled eggs on toast.

The atmosphere was nice, get to see a nice street view of town centre and service was nice too. The food, which was the chef’s recommendation, was very basic and was not worth £16. The food took sometime coming out too. I would recommend it but it is quite expensive for what it is.

A really great place with fantastic food! We were made to feel so welcome and the food is so well priced and delicious.

A warm welcome from the host who showed genuine interest in us. Food was excellent and the quirkiness of this bistro kept us amused.

We found this little independent restaurant a few weeks back and enjoyed a lovely breakfast, we booked again for dinner this evening and it was just as good. Excellent service, great home cooked food, unusual menu with Italian and Antiguan dishes. Would 100% go back, we like to support local businesses, also the goat curry wasn’t ready as we went early, so Will certainly return so we can try that!

Went for a Saturday night evening meal. A real treat to find a small quirky restaurant run by a lovely couple. It's not fast food so don't be in a hurry. Lovely choice of food and a warm friendly service at a reasonable cost. Will be back.

A great place to eat. Friendly service and great food. A place worth finding

Interesting ambience, good location and enjoyed the breakfast.

Hidden Gem. Great atmosphere and food in a quiet location. A little hard to find if you are just passing by. The owner and his partner make a great team producing an unusual mix of Italian and Caribbean dishes. The owner is very personable and genuinely wants to ensure you have a great experience and a great meal. Quirky Farm Bistro is at the top of my favorite places to eat when I'm in Harrogate! See you again soon.

Lovely food and an even lovelier host (Fabrizio). They have all day breakfast, as well as Italian inspired dishes with some Caribbean ones on the menu as well. The space is lovely, being upstairs overlooking the street. The espresso is also very good.

What a fantastic hide away. This was such an amazing place to visit. The owner was such a fantastic interesting guy. Such a pleasure to meet and nothing was too much trouble. I can't recommend this enough the place is fantastic and food too. It is hard to find it's next to the buchers at the end of Oxford St. It's only a little door way so don't miss it .

We come here almost every week! The food and the service are amazing. Prices are reasonable, too. My favorite part is that you can pay and leave quickly, which is a real problem when dining in the UK. Getting the bill is usually a mission, but not here! Highly recommend the coffee, and the French toast and omelettes are phenomenal.

Great staff and cool decor. We were surprised that it wasn’t full on a Saturday night, quite a few empty tables. It’s situated on the very edge of the centre so surroundings not quite as salubrious. Food was great but the starters were way too big, we were quite over-faced, they were like main course portions. Definitely worth a visit though.

Love this little Bistro hidden away in Harrogate town centre, very quirky decor, very friendly staff and the food and drinks are delicious.

Visited with my 10 year old daughter. We are from Korea. It's an expensive neighborhood, so it's more expensive than Korea, but the taste and service are the best.

really, fantastic restaurant. We were a family of 4 on an early saturday evening. Inside is lovely and laid back. Wonderful kind and knowledgable service. I would eat virtually everything on the menu. Kids loved it and we all ended up having 3 courses which we never do. We have eaten in scicily (incredible for food) and this is right there with it. But the range of dishes with twists (carribean etc) is also fantastic. Very reasonable too. Our new favourite restaurant and we will definitey be back.

Amazing place to go for a lovely meal. The food is delicious and the staff is so attentive, kind and caring, they really do want you to have a great experience and enjoy your time there. Great portion of food and the price is reasonable. I am now a regular!

Brilliant hidden brunch spot! Lovely place inside and really friendly staff, but the real kicker is the food, delicious and served in plentiful portions. Great choices for tea and coffee as well.

This place is an absolute gem. Service was quick, and the staff were so attentive. I came here by myself for dinner, and the atmosphere, food and general vibes were excellent. The portion sizes are also massive for the prices, I left very full and happy! There are plenty of gluten free options as well, and it was delicious. Thank you again for having me x

Quirky Farm Bistro in Harrogate is an absolute delight from start to finish. As you ascend the narrow staircase, you're immediately greeted with warm smiles and genuine friendliness from the staff. Stepping into the small yet intimate dining room feels like stepping into a cosy, quirky haven that's been plucked straight from a storybook. The decor is charmingly eclectic, creating an atmosphere that feels more like dining in a dear friend's home than in a restaurant. It's quaint, it's definitely quirky, and it's utterly enchanting. Now, onto the menu – small but perfectly formed, with each dish carefully crafted to perfection. The soulful home-style cooking truly shines through, offering a comforting taste of culinary bliss. We opted for the sautéed garlic shrimps with crispy crostini and the chicken and mushroom crepes, and both were nothing short of stunning. Chef Leonardo, take a bow – your culinary prowess is truly something to behold! But the magic doesn't stop there. The service at Quirky Farm Bistro is equally exceptional. Our server, whose name eludes us but whose brilliance does not, was an absolute gem. Attentive, personable, and incredibly efficient, he ensured that every diner felt welcomed and cared for. In conclusion, our experience at Quirky Farm Bistro was nothing short of magical. With delicious food, fabulous service, and a warm and inviting atmosphere, it's safe to say that we'll be returning time and time again. If you're in the area and looking for a culinary adventure, do yourself a favour and pay them a visit – you won't regret it!

We loved this restaurant. A fantastic range of extremely tasty food; really lovely wine (his recommendation was perfect and very good value), a great ambience inside and extremely welcoming and friendly staff. Really tasty food - every dish was delicious and well balanced. 10/10 would be a great place for anything from a date night to a girls dinner to, as we did, a family catch up. Wishing all the best to the lovely owner!

So glad we happened upon this place, our lunch was lovely, service excellent and the whole place is very welcoming, will definitely be back.

Absolutely delicious food, had the prawn and avocado sandwich with skinny fries, which was lush. Attentive friendly waiting on staff. Dog friendly too… will definitely be coming back!!!

We booked in fairly last minute for an evening meal. We were not disappointed! The welcome was warm and friendly, the food divine and the ambience friendly and cozy. I would definitely recommend to anyone. The staff were all so attentive and kind too. Definitely will revisit 😊👍

We have had breakfast here a few times and every time we really enjoyed the food and the ambiance. As they are now open on a Friday & Saturday evening we have it a try. Along with our dog we had an exceptional meal and the staff and owners are just lovely charming people who made us feel so welcome and nothing was to much trouble. Can highly recommend the Goat curry for something different. Great choice of dishes on the main menu and a good selection of specials all cooked freshly by the excellent chef. A lovely experience and we will certainly be back in an evening.

A really nice place for a tasty cooked breakfast. The owner and staff are very friendly. The bistro is clean, uses great quality produce and is reasonably priced. The 'quirky' touches definitely add to the experience!

Gorgeous little restaurant tucked away upstairs above some shops in Harrogate. We wandered in on a sleepy Easter Sunday looking for a bite to eat and had a fresh, generous and delicious lunch. Super warm and friendly staff, a great menu and a lovely cosy atmosphere with wonderful people-spotting views over the street. Really glad we found it and will definitely be returning when we’re next in town. Grazie mille!

Highly recommend. This restaurant is cosy, intimate and very friendly. Staff are very welcoming. The food was some of the best Italian cooking I've ever tasted (The Arancini starter is absolutely superb). Very much a family atmosphere. Will definitely be returning!

Decided last minute to grab some lunch. Found this absolute gem. Did wonder going up the stairs to the first floor where it is and entered this. Dry “quirky” but spacious eatery. Ordered tuna sandwich which was beautifully made with Ciabatta. Served with a lot of filling, along with home made fat chips. Was extremely tastefully served and was lovely. I hate anywhere where service is poor and I have to wait. This was the opposite. They were quick and attentive, but not intrusive. Apparently they are now opening on a Friday and Saturday evening. Well I’m definitely booking and going back. I always worry about advertising a gem such as this, but if we don’t use them, we lose them so I suggest if in Harrogate give it a run.

Just lovely - great friendly service . Comfortable homely feel . Great menu lots of choice . We all had 3 different breakfasts all excellent produce and portions . The lunch and evening meals looked fantastic too . Would definitely return.

Great cooked breakfast, excellent coffee and ice cold orange juice. Really attentive service, good suggestions on what to order and it was all served quickly and piping hot.

Best lunch in Harrogate. Had the spicy mexican chicken. Looking forward to going again. Good service. Fun setting. Good location. Good value for money.

Went today for breakfast based on a friends recommendation, I will never forgive them for waiting so long to share the secret. Great food, lovely atmosphere and Cerberus guarding the entrance ;)

Beautiful breakfast, lovely friendly staff, great little bistro

Stunning. We came (again) for Sunday breakfast and it never disappoints. Great quality ingredients, well made and beautifully presented. Very tasty in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere, watching the Harrogate world go by. Great value for money too. Well recommended in an area where there’s lots of competition.

Love the decor and ambience of the place and food was excellent. Service was a bit slow and unlike all the other tables we were not told/shown the specials board so we ordered from the main menu (didn’t realise there were specials). As it was a birthday celebration I was a bit disappointed about that. Can’t fault the atmosphere, the food and good value though.

My friend and I both had the chicken breast in lemon sauce , accompanied by roast potatoes and vegetables . For afters I had Antiguan Rum Cake ……..delicious . The Quirky Bistro is something quite unusual …… a fusion of Italian and Caribbean reflecting the origins of the owners , and other dishes in between ! The decor , which they inherited from the previous owners , is very definitely quirky , there’s nowhere quite like it in Harrogate ! You will be assured of a friendly welcome and good wholesome food .

Definitely a quirky 5 out of 5, thank you! Had lunch here as a couple. The beef bourguignon with mushrooms and olives was simply delicious. The accompanying vegetables were cooked to perfection. The hostess was lovely. Will definitely recommend and return. Went to The Ivy last night and the food here is just as good and the service a million times better here. Thank you

Absolutely brilliant food and service 👌 You need to look hard to find this place, which is just a door way, between two other businesses located in Harrogate. This is a very quirky restaurant as you will see if you visit, with all the details and items that decorate the interior. The service was excellent, very attentive, and the food exceptional. Will definitely return.

Fabulous place. Very friendly. Spot on breakfast. Cant wait to go again! Great choices. Good quality ingredients. Very yummy.

My wife and I enjoyed a great three-course dinner at the Quirky Farm Bistro. The menu is extensive, we were spoilt for choice. We especially liked the seafood/fish dishes. The staff were exceptionally friendly without being intrusive. We are looking forward to returning soon :-)

Popped in for lunch yesterday. The staff are all charming and very attentive, and the food was delicious.

We visited Quirky Farm Bistro for breakfast on a weekend away. The service was excellent, the food very tasty- freshly cooked and presented beautifully. My partner had the full breakfast and I had eggs Benedict. It was so tasty- the paprika hollandaise adding that little extra. We enjoyed it so much that we went back the next day as we both knew we'd have another great breakfast. Would definitely recommend and if we head back to Harrogate again, we know where we'll be having breakfast.

I absolutely love this place, I would 💯recommend. Always my go to when visiting Harrogate. Lovely food, cooked well. The best cocktails and the owners are just so lovely and so welcoming. An all rounder in my opinion!!

Quirky does specialty loose leaf tea. I had the earl grey and it was wonderful. The tomato soup starter came with some crusty bread which was nice. Wonderful flavor. The main was well presented and full of flavor. The roasted potatoes had a nice crunch. The vegetables were cooked beautifully. Service was quick and prompt. Will definitely be returning.

Such a lovely place , very friendly service, delicious food . Would highly recommend & we will definitely be visiting again x

Just go! Fabrizio, Liz and their amazing chef Leonardo get it all right! Harrowgate is lucky to have such a place. We tried the Princess Haddock and the Chef’s Shrimp Risotto. We wish we had room for the pink Nutella crepes! Or come for breakfast to try the eggs benny. Next time!

Sublime coffee and service. Thank you Quirky Farm. I will return.

A spur of the moment decision to have lunch in town, so we ambled up the wooden stairs to this glorious bistro. A lovely warm welcome awaited us, and we were seated in the window. The service was brilliant, & I have to say the food was absolutely gorgeous. I had one of the specials which I think was called chicken parmigiana, with came with a gorgeous spaghetti in a wonderful tomatoes sauce. The melted cheese was just lovely, and very good portion size. I was desperate to clear my plate as it was so delicious, but sadly left had to leave a little of the pasta. It’s quite tucked away, you have to know it’s there, but once you find it you will return. We certainly will.

We stopped by after reading the great reviews and were not disappointed. We had a lovely breakfast, beautifully presented with pot of tea and coffee. The service was brilliant and had a lovely chat with the owner. Will definitely be back when we next visit Harrogate.

We came for breakfast on the back of some excellent reviews online and were not disappointed. The breakfast was as high quality as we have ever had and the service was fast, polite and welcoming. Very highly recommend ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Very welcoming staff. Food very tasty with good portions. There were 8 in our group and 1 person thought this place was amazing

A wonderful experience all round. Food very tasty & presented. Value for money, staff friendly. It was the best bistro I have ever seen the deco is so interesting. If I visit Harrogate again we will definitely return.

We had a wedding party here on 25.11 and it was absolutely perfect. The planning was easy, and they were really amenable to my dietary requirement (gluten free) doing a lovely menu for us. Fabritzio and Lise were especially helpful when we realised on the night that two of our guests don't eat beef (we had chosen the same starter for everyone), they helped by making up a great beef-free dish really quickly. The whole evening was really reasonably priced (unlike other venues) and we are really happy with what we got and that we spent our money here. For anyone seeking a venue that goes above and beyond, quirky farm bistro is the place to go. They helped make an unforgettable celebration which shows their expertise and dedication, ensuring that every event becomes a cherished memory for a lifetime.I would recommend this place to anyone, its a must go! I have also recommended quirky farm bistro to several friends who have all loved it. I can't recommend this place highly enough!

Excellent little gem, great food and very friendly staff

Great food, with attentive service. Good selection of food choices and it's always a good sign when you look at food going to other tables thinking you could also eat whatever they're having.

Lovely owners. Had a private dinner here to celebrate my brothers engagement - it was perfect!

Restaurant is based on shabby chic but the service and food is excellent

Very friendly staff, food was delicious, came quickly and was very reasonably priced. Will definitely be returning!

Great little restaurant in Harrogate City centre, fantastic food and very very attentive owner who explained about any of the foods we asked about on the menu will definitely be back next time we visit.

Came here for lunch on a Wednesday after another “you decide where to eat” tennis match with my boyfriend and we were so glad to have come here. From outside you don’t see/expect much but once you go upstairs it really is a quirky bistro! The host/waiter was really friendly and though there was a middle table available he offered us the option of a window table that he quickly prepared and we were seated quickly. We ordered the arancini starter which is the BEST bolognese sauce I’ve ever had, the burger which was balanced well with the onions, and the tuna ciabatta which was very generous with the tuna! The arancini starter was my favourite and the chunky chips were fluffy but crisp. We’ll definitely be back if we’re ever in Harrogate again!

We followed the other reviews to find this place and so glad we did. English food with Italian agility. Lovely warm welcome from staff. We had eggs royals which is as good I’ve ever experienced and the fussy missus (of a catering background) was made up with a perfect omelette to her “well done” request. We will be heading straight beck when next in Harrogate

What an absolutely beautiful place. As soon as we walked in, we were greeted with genuine warmth. The service was great without being overbearing and the food was delicious. Will definitely be back!

Such a wonderful little hidden gem. Easy to walk past the entrance, but we'll worth going inside. Lovely warm and welcoming atmosphere and truly delicious food.

The food was ok, but the service was pretty awful, sorry to say. We had to fight for the waiters' attention and they were slow, uninterested and chaotic

Great place, gorgeous food, loved the decor and the service was brilliant. Arancini starter with bolognese sauce was really tasty. We had the fish specials tuna and also salmon which were delicious. Friendly staff spending time to have a chat with you made it even more special. Will definitely return next time we're in Harrogate thankyou

Well worth a visit. Great little bistro with amazing food. The service is excellent and the food was superb. I had breakfast omelette and my daughter had pink Nutella crepes. Fabulous. Recommend 100%. Also nice little quirky touches add to the ambience.

Went for lunch. The service was fantastic, and the food was spectacular. Will definitely be going again.

Had a nice meal here out with my family for my Mum's birthday. Everyone enjoyed their meals. Unfortunately I had to send my halloumi salad back, the halloumi tasted old, almost gone off, and some of the salad leaves had gone off. Should've been checked before it went out. I sent it back and it came back and was fine. I think the only other feedback was that the eggs Benedict could've had more sauce. The host seemed very nice and attentive. Only one bathroom here, so there was always a bit of a queue for it!

Really friendly staff, great food. Amazing range of gluten free options. Reasonably priced, comfortable, relaxed dining.

Very nice place, great food. Very friendly staff. Would definitely recommend

Not been here for a few years and we understood it was under new ownership / management. We had a few Saturday morning errands to run so decided to treat ourselves to a breakfast nosebag. The staff were very friendly. Drinks generous in size and good quality. Food very, very nice, served perfectly... All very good Will be back soon for a lunch. Thankyou

Lovely atmosphere 👌 very attentive staff and great food.

We found this lovely bistro quite by chance and were very glad we did. A lovely interesting and quirky venue with delightful food. We had lemon chicken and pork tenderloin followed by apple pie and blueberry bread and butter pudding, all of which were very flavourful. The prices were very reasonable and the portoin size was good.The owners Fabrizio and Lisa were very friendly and attentive , we will certainly return now that we have discovered the Quirky Farm Bistro.

Fabrizio and Lisa welcomed my partner and I, on our arrival. They were very polite, friendly and caring. Their Restaurant is very unique, cute and beautiful. The atmosphere, the food, and the desserts were all full of love, taste, and joy. We definitely go there again soon. THIS IS A MUST GO PLACE AND IT DEFINITELY DESERVES A BIG FIVE STAR. THANK YOU.

Great place and quirky … didn’t realise the quirky was reflected in cold undercooked cold food. Lovely staff just not attentive … overrated, over priced. Sorry

Lovely brunch with an Italian twist. Really good Vegan/Veggie options in a relaxed but stylish setting. A new staple for when we are in Harrogate.

Beautiful settings. Breakfast was amazing ❤️

Lovely place, beautifully decorated, full of character and style. The food was excellent. Love the fact that breakfast is served all day. Ingredients were top quality. Omelette and Full English. Great coffee. Service was lovely. Highly recommend.

Booked lunch at the Quirky Farm Bistro after coming across it on Tripadvisor. It was everything we hoped it would be. The bistro is upstairs.. which would be difficult for those with poor mobility I guess. From entering the doorway the ecclectic decor and attention to detail is wonderful and inviting.. it gets better as you ascend up to the dining area. Stunning, ambient and relaxing. We ordered a breakfast, garlic shrimp with chunky chips, followed by apple pie. Disappointed that their famous blueberry pudding wasn't available (will have it next time). The service was friendly and on point. The food despite sounding basic was cooked to perfection and presented immaculately and tasted devine. I forgot to mention the rum punch mmm.. deeeelicious. We loved it.. will definitely visit again.. and will highly revommend this little gem. Denise & Jeff from the Scottish Borders

It was AMAZING experience from start to finish very friendly concierge They had an egg timer which had week medium and strong for the strength of the cup of tea very quirky but brilliant we will be returning again with my partner/ mother

Amazing! Had a lovely Nutella crepe and mango smoothie was delicious the lady working was so lovely

Very expensive for what you get, we ordered two breakfasts and two drinks and it came to £30. We was a little shocked to see the breakfast when they put it down on the table, nearly one of everything. One mushroom, half a tomato and One sausage, one slice of bread. And about Two tea spoons of beans in a pot. See picture. Definitely won’t be returning.

Really rustic and authentic atmosphere, with outstanding food and really friendly waitress

Delicious food with great presentation. The staff are extremely polite and reliable, and the atmosphere is straight up charming. Definitely worth checking out!