La Piazza in York

Great service in a clean and pleasant place. Very good food and moderate prices. I really liked the pasta al mare.

Excellent all-round experience Food top quality, service friendly, attentive and professional. The guy serving the front area deserves a pay rise. Although young doesn't need to change a thing. Many thanks for a pleasant evening.

The food was excellent and we were made very welcome a wee bit expensive but worth it service was reasonably quick.

Meal was delicious and the staff were very professional and friendly. A special thank you to Giulia.

Had lunch here yesterday. The food was delicious and menu varied. We were greeted and served by the lovely Julia who made our lunch even more enjoyable. Would definitely recommend a visit.

Food was delicious, service was realy good didn't wait long for food

Great restaurant in York fabulous food and brilliant staff. Central location, really good Italian 👍

I was drawn in by the cosy atmosphere that was obvious from just passing on the street, and once inside, it was felt very genuine. The staff were cheerful and professional, and the food was excellent and reasonably priced. I’ll definitely be back.

Pleasant staff, delicious food, would definitely recommend and visit again

First time here yesterday Atmosphere is good nice and relaxed and cool Can't fault the service staff are friendly and helpful Foods great Full of flavour and nice portions We will be going again

Booked a table for 6 and waited over an hour to be served, waiter told us that he couldn't take our food order due to the kitchen being busy, very understaffed, felt sorry for the team working on a Saturday evening. Wouldn't recommend.

Lovely little place, the food is excellent and friendly & attentive staff. Definitely recommend 👌🏻

I would highly recommend this restaurant - we did not only have excellent authentic Italian food here (Pollo San Marco and Penne all'Arrabiata) for a reasonable price, but our server Giulia was also wonderful and made thoroughly sure our stay was pleasant throughout!

We were early for our table but we were taken straight through and asked what we wanted to drink immediately, we then ordered our food which was amazing, we were served at the table by Simone who was very attentive and nothing too much trouble, very friendly while remaining very professional. I would definitely recommend a visit to anyone, and we will definitely be back. Thankyou

Lovely restaurant with very friendly staff, would definitely come here again! Simone was fabulous, his recommendations were superb, and his interesting insights delightful!

We had an amazing evening here. Was last minute so didn’t book and the staff got us sat down and a highchair sorted for our toddler quickly. Food was EXCELLENT as was the service. Have already told family and friends to come and would highly recommend to anybody!

Everything was amazing from the start to the the and. Our waiter was Simon and it was very chatty and very knowledgeable. We will definitely come back.

Excellent meal and service! Simon (apologies of misspelt!) took excellent care of us. We had mains and desserts of the steak and pasta, which were excellently cooked and very fresh. The desserts were lovely-we were told the apple tart had been made that morning, and the brownie was delicious. Highly recommended. The staff were attentive, friendly, and so welcoming.

Simon was absolutely amazing, so attentive and chatty, loved the service! would 100% come again!

Fantastic food and great service from Simone! Would definitely recommend

Just WOW! We booked a table for my husband’s birthday and from the minute we walked through the door everyone was so polite, smiley and happy. Simon was our waiter this evening and nothing was too much trouble, he was great. The food was incredible, a small piece of Italy in York. Perfect! Grazie mille.

Absolutely wonderful meal and service. This was our first time in York and are we so glad we stumbled into this lovely place. The staff were all so welcoming and really wanted to make our night special. I can't recommend this place enough to you. It's absolutely lovely.

Our first time here. Everything was stunning. As Italian i was expecting really good food and It was Way more than that,the owner was extremely friendly and managed to sort out the Little issue we had in no Time,our server Giulia was Amazing,can t wait ti be back

Absolutely love this restaurant. Me and my partner have been several times and made sure to visit twice this weekend as we unfortunately do not live locally. Amazing food, service and atmosphere. Shout out to our waiter Simone, I’m sure we’ll see you very soon! From your Grimsby couple :)

Lots of Italian restaurantschoices in York centre but this one seemed the most appealing Spotlessly clean, lovely attentive waitress Bruchetta was great so was the lasagne £45 for 2 x two course meals including drinks. Great value. One complaint is the room was a little cold. Definitely would recommend a visit.

Hadn't booked but managed to get a table. Really glad we did. Delicious food, good service and a lovely relaxed atmosphere. The lobster ravioli was sensational.

A fantastic meal for York restaurant week. First time we’ve visited this restaurant and it certainly won’t be the last. Great food and excellent service.

My husband and I went for lunch for the first time today. From the moment we stepped inside it was good. Max, the waiter opened the door and showed us a table. When the food came. My pizza was obviously freshly cooked and my husband had chicken in a mushroom sauce with tiny roast potatoes and green beans. He said it was delicious.. That's all we had and it was reasonable priced...both for 23 pound. We shall definitely go again in a couple of weeks time. Max and Julie were excellent. Highly recommend

Special day for our party of twelve. We will be back. Many thanks to all staff.

We had a lovely meal at LaPiazza Antica and exceptional table service from Sayara Thapa on our wedding shopping weekend

We had a lovely meal and it was reasonably priced. The service was also good.

Superb lunch menu, quality of food and execution very good.

Great food in a good restaurant.

Best Italian in York, beautiful food. Gorgeous building. Friendly and attentive staff.

Genuinely lovely experience in this restaurant tonight. Very much a family feel, food was superb and service very good too. Would visit again and recommend to anyone.

A Wonderful Dining Experience at La Piazza Antica! I had an amazing time at La Piazza Antica! From the moment I walked in, I was impressed by the warm and inviting atmosphere, set in a beautiful historic building. The staff was incredibly friendly and attentive, making sure we felt welcome and well taken care of throughout our meal. The food was absolutely delicious-authentic Italian flavors, fresh ingredients, and beautifully presented dishes. The pasta was cooked to perfection, and the pizza had the perfect balance of crispiness and flavor. To top it off, the desserts were divine! If you're looking for an authentic Italian dining experience in a charming setting, I highly recommend La Piazza Antica. I'll definitely be coming back!

The staff set this place apart the food is amazing but the staff are uniquely passionate.

Popped in while visiting for the weekend, what a great find, food was delicious and all the staff were so friendly and helpful, I would definitely recommend.

Beautiful food, excellent service by Max. Definitely recommend! 😊👌

Went in on a Saturday Lunchtime with a reservation. Staff were friendly, service was quick, and the food was delicious. Definitely worth a visit.

Absolutely FANTASTIC. Genuine Italian - with a nice alternative selection if you're not too struck on pasta and pizza. Prices seem ok. Service was quick - if that's what you want. We went for the set menu - 3 course - £26.95 - which included some very nice Calamari, sea bass and the gelato. A pint of Peroni and a limoncelo ( they're never cheap) and it came to about £70 - leaving room for a reasonable gratuity without it becoming too expensive.

Great food. Reasonable price. It wasn't overly crowded mid week, which was nice. Staff were helpful and polite.

This is a wonderful restaurant with spectacular food and Sam who kindly served us was truly engaging. Please, try this independent restaurant, you’ll not be disappointed.

The pizza was okay but the fritto misto is not worthy of a restaurant at this price. So I'm disappointed

Had dinner here on Saturday. Service was truly dreadful. Waiter friendly but service far far too slow. There were clearly not enough staff on. Food lovely when it arrived.

Just back from a top weekend in York ..A great night here ..Fab food , Top Service , Top Banter , Got to mention Julia , Sam, Lydia, Tony & Dennis.. Made our night more than yous know ..Thank you ! 5 stars throughout guys and girls ..

Great food, friendly staff, nice relaxed vibe. We called in after the lunch special had officially ended but were allowed to choose off the lunchtime special menu, which was very much appreciated. I would certainly visit again when next in York.

Absolutely fabulous food and very reasonably priced , service and staff exceptional, this place is a must to visit

We were left waiting 35mins for main meal, reason the very thin chicken took 25mins to cook? & the green beans were raw & inedible.

Lovely meal with friends and colleagues - service was fantastic, couldn't fault it at all. Food was of a high standard, tasty and well presented. Lovely atmosphere and surrounding.

After a few visits now, i wanted to review what i have decided is my favourite Italian restaurant in York. The last visit I had here was on Sunday. It was a quiet and calm atmosphere. I'd definitely book for a busier night, such as Saturday. The staff are very friendly and happy to chat and recommend things. It cost just under £60 for 2 of us. We had a starter to share, a main each, a dessert to share, and a couple of alcoholic drinks. For York city centre, this is about the average price. Portion sizes were great. The food tasted absolutely delicious. The calamari rings were the right amount of softness, with a beautiful crispy batter. However, a couple still had the stringy outer bit. This wasn't an issue for us and was still by far the nicest calamari we have been served in a while, but worth noting to set expectations. I had the Tagliatelle pollo e tartufo which tasted really good. Just the right amount of creaminess, and not watery. The overall experience is well worth the cost. I would definitely recommend this Italian restaurant to anyone visiting York.

Just popped in for a last min craving of pizza after a very busy work day, have to say food was top tier and service from staff was beyond excellent 👌 not the 1st and definitely won't be our last visit. Thankyou see you again soon x

I just have to start this review off by saying it's a shame I live so far because this is by far the best Italian I have been to!! The food was gorgeous and there is a wonderful wine selection to accompany it. Sam is a fantastic waiter and he delivered excellent customer service. We felt really welcomed here. The food and service was so good that we went everyday during our visit. I would highly recommend La Piazza to anyone visiting York.

Came across this place by chance. Didn't book a table as it was a Monday night but it was still quite busy. Food was delicious and the service was very attentive. Would definitely go again when in York!

Went here for a meal and loved it. Great service and warm welcome. Food was amazing Quick service and top quality food. Great flavours and a reasonable price.

Beautiful restaurant. Lovely staff. Good food. Recommend. Buon appetito! 🇮🇹

Lovely italian food served in a beautiful old building that captures the very essence of York. Service was quick and the food high quality. The mussels were some of the best I've ever had. I would've loved a larger portion, but I understand that might just be me. I definitely recommend it

Italian restaurant, located in the center of York, with delicious food, fast service, friendly staff.

It can be quite loud downstairs, but we were upstairs which was fine. Excellent food and friendly and attentive staff.

Food was 10/10 and the staff were lovely, would recommend to anyone visiting York

We stepped into the restaurant to be greeted by really friendly waitress. They accommodated our walk in for 2 request on a busy Saturday night so it was a great start. The Buratta with avocado and tomato to start was perfect. Shared between the 2 of us. The pasta was lovely. I ordered the 8oz fillet steak as medium-rare. It came cooked nicely on the outside. The inside was honestly raw. It was “blue” on the scale of cooked steak at best. I ate through as much as possible. Didn’t particularly want to make a fuss. When the waitress came to clear up, she asked how things were.. I replied it was all fine thank you. She noticed I wasn’t ecstatic but I didn’t make any further comment. When the manageress later returned to take payment, she insisted on receiving any feedback. At this point I did let her know the steak was a bit under cooked for my liking but no big deal…her response was to thank me for the feedback and let me know that “next time, maybe you should order medium instead of medium rare 🫠”. Other than the blue steak and the sarcy comment I thought it was a really nice atmosphere inside with charm and character.

Food was amazing and good value for lunch. Waiter and waitress were both very friendly and pleasant. Nice ambience in the restaurant with old Italian music playing. Magnificent! 👌🏼👌🏼

Probably the worst Italian in York. In a city where you have so many options I’d avoid at all costs

Incredible restaurant, with incredible food, service at the highest level, special thanks to Xhulia, she made the day even better😊❤️

Xhulia and Gianfranco served us tonight, they were so very kind and funny! Great service and atmosphere. I’ll be back again for more of the tiramisu ♥️

The food was good. Ambience is lively, with crewked walls, paintings and flooring. But the best part was Julia who served our group of 30 people, happy to accommodate our last minute changes and not complaining about it. 😀. She was the star of night for our group and the big chunky piece of Tiramisu 🫠 Thank you.

The best food I have had for ages. Fab.

The pizza and the calzone we tried here were fabulous, as was the dessert. The service was friendly and extremely attentive, and the atmosphere was sublime. One of the best Italian restaurants I have ever had the pleasure to try. We will definitely be back.

Best Italian in York, I know because I live here. The food menu is excellent. The staff are always caring and attentive. Always checking that you are OK. Lovely looking restaurant and plenty of room for a couple or large party. Ambience is perfect. If you visit here you will definitely go back again and again. Thank you.

Very tasty food I had the calamari then sea bass ,my daughter arancine then lasagna & garlic bread delicious

We were regular customers but we have moved away from York. They made great efforts to get USA table in the main restaurant. Food , service and atmosphere were as we remembered great night, thank you.

First time here under the present ownership. We had been here before, but under the previous ownership. It was a good experience. Excellent food, good choice of wines and superb service. Very nice atmosphere and clearly a popular choice. Definitely worth a visit.

One person in particular makes this restaurant a true delightful experience

The best calzone I've had in a long time. The service was superb. Our host was world-class. The quality and freshness of the ingredients left a well-balanced aftertaste.

We were 3 friends in York and had lunch in this lovely restaurant. Very cozy atmosphere, service 10 of 10. Delicious food and good prices. We recommend 💯

My husband and I had a lovely meal at La Piazza last evening. The food was delicious and the service was outstanding. Xhulia and Sam were very helpful and handled dining room with ease and aplomb. If we were staying York longer we would definitley dine there again.

Great food and very friendly staff

Excellent restaurant in York central. After a long day strolling around York, we incidently came over and it was so great cause of delicious food, friendly staffs, cosy atmosphere with super super beautiful Italian music playing on. Every corner of the restaurant is pretty and made people feel really comfort. Absolutely come back, and highly recommended.

Walking past this I got drawn in by the smell and the food was amazing. If your looking for an Italian restaurant in York this is the place to go

Thanks to Lydia and the team especially chef, for an amazing dinner. Kids menu - hand stretch pepperoni pizza was fantastic. Pork medallions were amazing, lasagne was great and the calamari the best we have had in a long time. Great price for fixed menu. Lydia and the team made our daughter feel very grown up, and were attentive, great service. They do you proud. Chef, your food was delicious.

Lovely food and atmosphere 👌 proper carbonara which is rare but was absolutely gorgeous

Wonderful place. Cozy atmosphere and high quality food!

Very good Italian restaurant with good food and excellent service.

Had the set menu, starters were lovely. drinks great. Service initially was great. The mains came, a ball of mud was on my plate in the spinach. My partner cut into it thought it was part of the dish, turns out, it was mud!!!! I offered to pay starters and drinks, until the owner came out and accused me of putting mud in my own food!!!! He was rude, condescending and arrogant. Would not recommend.

Had lunch there in a group of 15. Usually large groups need to choose the either the same dish, or two different ones but we were free to choose anything on the lunch menu. Everyone thought their meal was delicious.

Great food! Excellent service!!! The two Italian staff were super super sweet and kind! Will definitely go again if I visit York again.

Very average food. The place is run by authentic Italians but the food was not very great. The prices are quite high because it’s York but you don’t get quality in return. The music is super loud and people have to scream to have a conversation. The waiter will also burst into opera singing at any moment. We tried a salad, pizza and two vegan options.

Wonderful food, friendly staff, good service, still as good as I remember it!

This has to be our favourite Italian restaurant in York. The lasagne is absolutely delicious, really cheesy creamy bechamel sauce. Some lasagnes are too dry, some are too tomatoey but this one is just perfect! I would also recommend the garlic mushrooms as a starter. The staff are all lovely, special mention to Gianfranco, he’s a real character!

Nice food and hot when given to us

Give La Piazza Antica a try. I can vouch for the food, which hits the spot as something very Italian, with just the faintest hint of adaptation for a British palate. The service must be lauded above all else, however, as the staff were all very charming. I would like to call out Toni specifically for giving us a good hearty laugh and very genuine friendly treatment. Take your family, take your friends, or take yourself. You certainly won't be disappointed with what is on offer here.

Friendly service staff👱 Had a delicious dinner 😋 Unforgettable dinner I will come again😍

Decent food with great service. Beautiful old building and atmosphere. Good value for money.

Food was great really nice pizza All served at pretty much the same time Staff was amazing, we were a larger group (6+a highchair) and our wait time was the same as a table of two amazing! The atmosphere was fantastic with both owners present and seemed very involved All their staff were very friendly and attentive The restaurant gave a very personal and home feel Overall would come again!!

Got a pepperoni pizza, an Americano and 2 scoops of gelato. The Americano was probably the best coffee I've ever had. The pepperoni pizza was warm and crispy. And the gelato was nice and smooth. The only downside is that there was no disabled toilets and no downstairs toilets.

Great central York Italian restaurant. Excellent service (you might even get Italian singing from the owner!). Staff very friendly. It's a cosy bright place with lovely food and wine at a good price. My Wife and I will certainly return on our next visit to York.

This restaurant is very special in many ways.Delicious food(I recommend vegan Risotto Zafferano), fascinating stories about historical building,super helpful staff(Maya is a great a asset to the place,so is Gian Franco with his amazing voice singing to the customers on the special occasions),beautiful Italian music and more (like cheeky limoncello on the house;-).In my opinion it is"MUST"when in York.

Me and my girlfriend had lunch here today and we was so impressed with the food quality,Portion sizes and lovely staff,I would give the food an easy 15 out of 10 so so tasty and fresh!

First class food, service with a smile (and a few bars of opera!) and a really lovely York building make for a great meal. Highly recommended.

We were given a warm welcome from the start, we had literally just arrived and were looking for somewhere to eat. This lovely lively place did not disappoint. Food was delicious with a good selection to choose from. Friendly staff. Will definitely be returning.