Based on 4.606 opinions finded in 3 websites
Based on 4.606 opinions finded in 3 websites
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3 course dinner for Restaurant week (basically it equate to a free drink with the offer). All of the food was prepared and served beautifully and tasted amazing.
Kim Rekik . 2024-10-19
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Very disappointed, after being shown to our table the waitress came over to say the grill was not working so we could order anything from half the menu. Kalamari starter was meant to have mussels aswell but couldn’t find any and the kalamari was soggy. Main was ok but very rich and a little to much cheese
Cinders . 2024-10-17
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Great food and service. Lovely setting and a very informative member of the team explaining the history of the building.
alan bramwell . 2024-10-16
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Lovely meal, great service and generous portions. The two course lunch menu is excellent value.
Paul Raidersgolf . 2024-10-13
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This restaurant was very difficult to get a table at and we can see why! The food is absolutely incredible!! We went for a friends birthday dinner celebrations and we are so glad we managed to dine here. We each had a starter and a main course all of which very reasonably priced. There was a slight mishap with the tablet the waitress ordered from so my main didnt arrive with everyone elses (..technology, it happens!!) But the staff were very apologetic and we were well looked after, and my carbonara was 100% worth the wait! The staff came to sing happy birthday and even brought out a little birthday dessert along with Limoncello shots and a bottle of Prosecco. I cannot fault this gorgeous restaurant in the slightest and I can't wait to come back with my family. Your staff are a massive credit to La Vecchia 👏
amelias440 . 2024-10-13
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Having briefly sheltered in the entrance on Tuesday, we booked to go for dinner on Wednesday. None of the online nonsense which is quite irritating - someone at the end of a phone; and there was a genuine Italian host for me to practise my feeble Italian language. Quite busy for a Wednesday and very nice atmosphere. Sometimes for 4, menus are not to all tastes, but here lots of very appealing choices on the menu and we were made very welcome. The 2 and 3 course set meal choices are more than sufficient and while we chaps had the prawns to start; arancini, lamb and sirloin mains; the ladies had pannacotta with limoncello to finish. Four 2 course set dinners plus drinks and service under £40 per head very reasonable. Abbiamo passato una bella serata; e complimenti al cuoco ! Lo consigliamo !
stanmansurrey . 2024-10-12
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All the food and appetizers were great, the only thing that surprised us is that unfortunately they don't allow you to take your food away and you have to leave the leftovers.
Neda Norouzi . 2024-10-12
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Staff very pleasant and food acceptable but very average with most of the good tasteless. We were presented with a menu which apparently wasn’t available on Friday evenings. Why did the staff give us this option in the first place? Given the plethora of restaurants in York we’ll probably not be returning here.
Martin S . 2024-10-11
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What could be nicer than dining in an old school house, beautifully converted into a restaurant, yet keeping lots of original features. From the moment we entered we were welcomed by charming staff. We opted for the 2 course evening special which did not disappoint. Calamari and pate for starters and good sized portions. Seabass and lamb for main. A lovely evening and if we visit York again we will return.
Valerie W . 2024-10-10
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Definitely the best Italian we've been to.
Peter Welford . 2024-10-09
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If you’re looking for somewhere great to eat in York, this is the place!! The food was fantastic! We went with the chicken risotto and lasagna paired with a nice glass of wine with the Banoffee pie for dessert. Antonio (Tony) was positively delightful, he went above and beyond to made our experience one we’ll definitely remember!! Highly recommend!!
Monica Simpson . 2024-10-07
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First time here and really enjoyed my meal. The staff were super friendly and polite. Will come back when I’m York again.
Sarah Walker (MeowJiggler) . 2024-10-06
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Visited on a Friday evening, as a walk in the Gentleman greeter found us a table for 2, a lovely venue and great food, my wife had Risotto and I had Pollo vechia, both were delicious, a side order of green beans, we had the house white, and tiramisu for dessert, we will definitely return on our next visit to york
Jon . 2024-10-06
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We had an excellent meal last month when celebrating our wedding anniversary. The ambiance, with the Minster within sight, is very nice. We were given a couple of free glasses of prosecco when the staff realised it was our anniversary - so very good communication by the staff. The lasagna was simply superb. Thank you very much much for a superior experience.
David Burgess . 2024-10-04
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Wonderful Italian restaurant in York. Beautiful garden setting. Food was outstanding as well as service. Highly recommend!
Mark Logan . 2024-09-30
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Centrally located, great food, great service, and nice atmosphere. Can get busy so I would definitely book in advance. I would highly recommend a visit if you're ever in York.
Fergal O'Mahony . 2024-09-29
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Excellent food and quick service in beautiful surroundings
Joanne Storey . 2024-09-28
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Here's an improvThe food was delightful, but the service was truly exceptional! From the moment we arrived, we were warmly greeted by the Maître D', who made us feel like longtime friends. The staff were incredibly attentive, always smiling, and made sure we had everything we needed without being intrusive. By the time dessert came around, we were too full to order, but the Maître D' insisted we try their signature cake, offering us a complimentary slice. It was absolutely delicious and the perfect ending to a wonderful meal. Highly recommend!
AJ Warner . 2024-09-25
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We loved this restaurant and can't wait to go back. The service was excellent: friendly, efficient and extremely helpful. Our dinner was delicious: among other things, we had a couple of different risottos, a Margherita pizza that was perfectly customized for our picky youngest son, Fritto di Mare and pate. This is an authentic Italian restaurant and one of the very best places we ate during our ten-day trip.
Rob Hunt . 2024-09-19
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We loved this restaurant and can't wait to go back. The service was excellent: friendly, efficient and extremely helpful. Our dinner was delicious: among other things, we had a couple of different risottos, a Margherita pizza that was perfectly customized for our picky youngest son, Fritto di Mare and pate. This is an authentic Italian restaurant and one of the very best places we ate during our ten-day trip.
Rob Hunt . 2024-09-19
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Very slow service to the point they had not put our order through to the kitchen
Bryan Telford . 2024-09-18
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Very slow service to the point they had not put our order through to the kitchen
Bryan Telford . 2024-09-18
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We have eaten at this place on a couple of occasions whilst visiting York. The service is good and the restaurant is clean . On our last visit we did notice the quality of the food didn’t seem as good my meal was like warm and my wife’s was crispy and over cooked. We no other left food on our plates which we wouldn’t normally do. The portions are not massive but enough. Will probably try another Italian restaurant next time.
Wayne Stanley . 2024-09-16
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Just perfect! Delicious food and stunningly presented. Wonderful service and great ambience. Thank you!
Carole McMullan . 2024-09-14
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One of my favourite restaurants! I've been here many times over the past 7ish years, exceptional food (especially their carbonara). Friendly and professional service, lovely building looking onto private gardens, would highly reccomend! Improvement opportunity would be to have a wood fired pizza oven to do more authentic pizzas, but the pizzas are still good.
Joe Myers . 2024-09-12
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I cannot praise this restaurant highly enough. The service and food were first class. Beautiful surroundings. The vegetarian calzone was excellent. My meat eating friends were equally impressed with their dishes.
Joy Bridgwater . 2024-09-08
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Absolutely superb, the building is awesome, front of house welcoming, the staff attentive, the food mouthwatering. Highly recommended
Simon Butterworth . 2024-08-29
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Fantastic restaurant in the heart of York. Good food and excellent value.
Gail Lawton . 2024-08-26
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THIS IS NOT A WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE RESTAURANT ANYMORE *Please update it on google to avoid future inconvenience*
Melissa Deraet . 2024-08-22
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Really liked it here, want to return
Natalie . 2024-08-20
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I have to say, what a beauty this place is. The food was mouthwatering! So beautiful, quiet and gorgeous building. Spotless with friendly waiters/waitresses. The best Italian in York 👌🤤. If we ever come to the north again we would love to sample another dish off the menu! I am still dreaming about that gorgeous pork belly. Thank you so much for a lovely experience 🥰
Natasha Simpson . 2024-08-19
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We popped in on the off chance as a walk in customer on out visit to York. A front of house staff just completely ignore us whilst we were waiting to be greeted, eventually a manager came over and they had a table available. Our orders were taken quickly. I feel the quality of the food didn't quite reflect the price, nor did the drinks at a diet coke costing an eye watering £5.25!. The food was yummy and fresh but I expected a wow factor, and there wasn't one. Staff were attentive but seemed to lack at building rapport with customers, almost robotic which I wouldn't expect on an establishment like this. There is a lot of competition for Italian restaurants on the same street that may well have better food, however the gardens at the back are beautiful!
Emma Jenks . 2024-08-18
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We decided to try La Vecchia Scuola after a recomendation from some freinds. The resturant is located close to the Minster, and is a big building. On arrival the a member of staff greated us and asked where we would like to sit, as it was a hot day we opted to avoid the conservatory area as it was too warm. After looking at the menu, we opted for Brie empanato & Bruschetta pomodoro for starters, and Maiale smaltato, Branzino limone for mains and to finish Tiramisu della casa. The service was excellent, and the food quality was amazing, we opted for the Lunch special menus which is good value for money at £24.95 for 3 courses. They have a good selection of wines and beer to accompany the meals. It was our first visit and we will definatly consider again.
Stephen c . 2024-08-18
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Good service and ok atmosphere but unfortunately REALLY disappointing food. The bruschetta as a starter and very underwhelming. Lacking in flavour. Just whole cherry tomatoes on rock hard bread. Wasn’t finished. Chicken Alfredo for mains was inedible. Two of our party got it and we couldn’t finish it. No flavour at all. No consistency in the dishes. One of us got loads of sauce and the other had none. Really bland. Lasagna was terrible. Basically no mince in the fish and very watery. Wasn’t finished. Staff were pleasant and lovely, but unfortunately didn’t make up for really disappointing food. Wouldn’t go back.
Erin Connor . 2024-08-18
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A great lunchtime meal here, good food & wine, great value.
ALAN CLARK . 2024-08-17
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Good food and quality commensurate with the price. Very good table service and what set this restaurant apart was their very careful and attentive approach to food allergies. Once having mentioned my partner had a fish allergy one of the kitchen staff came out before preparing the food to explain one of her items was prepared in the same fryer as shellfish. That wasn't a problem in my partners case - and demonstrates they are attentive to allergy needs. Gets my vote.
Peter Ward . 2024-08-17
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On holiday in York, we came to La Vecchia Scuola for a meal on our second night. The waitresses were very attentive and the atmosphere was extremely friendly and welcoming, especially when two other guests celebrated their birthday and everyone in the vicinity joined the staff in singing happy birthday!! I would particularly recommend the bolognese which is flavoursome and light, and of course the home-made tiramisu. Would definitely return if holidaying in York again!
LaPetiteVoyageuse2204 . 2024-08-15
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one of the best italian meals I have had. The quality of the food was exceptional. Excellent service provided as well. Will definitely return.
David Wardle . 2024-08-13
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Nice ambiance in lovely building .Staff friendly and attentive. Food good. However following my meal-pate/chicken/panna cotta I was sick. Very unusual .
Hols2014 . 2024-08-12
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Lovely place to eat in the centre of York, but beware! We were celebrating a graduation and hadn't been told that we'd need to vacate the table after a couple of hours and the staff were quite abrupt about it. We didn't order desserts, which was probably fortuitous for the group following on!
Heather Fuller . 2024-08-12
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Worst Italian food I’ve ever had. Bruschetta bland and like a doorstop, couldn’t be bothered chopping the tomatoes up. Chicken Alfredo pasta was tasteless and I struggled to eat it. Food was brought out within minutes obviously not freshly prepared. Will not be returning ever again. My dining experience was over within 30 minutes, then went back to the hotel to be sick.
Nik Swift . 2024-08-11
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Visited as a couple for mid week lunch to celebrate my birthday Restaurant busy but nowhere near full Interior and ambience very good Ordered the sharing starter of anti pasti this was nice HOWEVER My husband ordered Lobster Ravioli as a main . On arrival was suspicious as every ravioli was identical in shape and not indented to indicate handmade. Fulling tasted strongly fishy not how lobster tastes at all more like fish paste We asked the waitress if the dish was homemade on site she stated not. So basically this restaurant is charging £20 for main course pasta that is store bought, delivered in a plastic bag and warmed up. If that’s what we wanted we could get it at Pizza Express for half the price. My husband only ate a very small amount of the ravioli due to this and it didn’t taste nice. Complained politely to the waitress and sent it back advising how disappointed we were that an Italian restaurant of this nature would not serve homemade dishes or make its own pasta on site She told us it is rare nowadays to find restaurants that don’t do this?!? No apology given, basically argued with us Sorry but we live in York which is FULL of excellent restaurants that make fantastic homemade dishes . If we wanted reheated store bought food we can do that at home Hubby had to leave our table to go and find a manager to remove the cost of this from our bill - bearing in mind he didn’t eat it as it was awful no offer of this from the staff initially Wish I’d seen the previous poor reviews on here saying exactly the same about the lobster ravioli so seems not just our experience as there have been many complaints We intended to stay for dessert but changed our mind as this spoilt what was intended to be my birthday meal especially the attitude of the staff After requesting the bill I was brought a complimentary piece of Tiramisu with a candle which was a nice gesture but again not the best Tiramisu I’ve had just average and I doubt this was homemade either 1 star given due to the drinks menu having a very extensive range of alcohol free options as I don’t drink Won’t be returning here
NB19731 . 2024-08-08
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Came in for lunch by Chance and wasn’t disappointed, Friendly service and excellent food.
FSeg7 . 2024-08-06
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The food was really good, though the portions were rather big. The service was fast and the place was nice.
Luna . 2024-08-06
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What a fantastic place to eat, the food is wonderful my steak was delicious as was all the food, great service/ staff
rob fretwell-bates . 2024-08-05
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I had a lovely meal here at the weekend. Everything was fresh, homemade, and tasty (plus loads of vegan options). The portions are on the large side. Thankfully, 2 of us were sharing a starter. The service was outstanding. Staff were incredibly knowledgeable and professional. The building is also beautiful. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend to others.
Cat Bell . 2024-08-05
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Overall a good experience. However, when I asked for the uneaten food to be bagged up so we could take it, the waiter gave me some nonsense about health and safety regs forbidding it. Basically they could not be bothered and considering the prices this is very poor and mean. I have never experienced this before, from inexpensive cafes to 5 star haute cuisine. Really, Vecchia Scuola, your customers deserve better.
David Nathan . 2024-08-02
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Having spent 3 days in York and eaten out everyday this was by far the best. Plenty of choice Lovely generous food attentive service and excellent value . All set in a lovely building.
Smudger1234 . 2024-07-31
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Excellent food in a lovely restaurant
Natalia Amelotti . 2024-07-27
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We ordered a few starters, along with our mains. I do not recommend the bruschetta as the taste was very bland, and the risotto was also lacking taste. We came here on a Saturday and it was full; had to wait more than 1 hour for our mains. The entire restaurant does not have proper ventilation and air conditioning. It was so uncomfortable that we could not stay for dessert.
VW . 2024-07-21
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Great meal yesterday for my Wife's 60th Birthday. All staff were very friendly and helpful, especially to our Grandkids! We will be back, no doubt. Peter & Lynne
Handcrafted wood products . 2024-07-21
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A fantastic little gem of a place, staff and food were excellent. Lovely atmosphere will definitely visit again when back in the city
Darren Slater . 2024-07-20
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Very tasty authentic Italian food with helpful and friendly staff, we were sat in the conservatory on a lovely summer's evening, very nice.
Dean (Framejockey) . 2024-07-18
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Beautiful, smart restaurant, fast and very efficient service, great food.
Ruth Ferris . 2024-07-17
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Beautiful place with very friendly staff and incredible pizza
Dylan . 2024-07-17
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A lovely boutique restaurant in the heart of the city. Our first time here and certainly not our last. For an authentic Italian light lunch, you could do a lot worse than to pop in here. We enjoyed an excellent 2 course lunch with great customer service in a very pleasant environment. All of our food was delicious, and the servings were plentiful.
James . 2024-07-16
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La Vecchia Scuola is a hidden gem! Delicious food, cozy atmosphere, and friendly service. Perfect spot for any occasion. Highly recommend!
Hoàng Lê . 2024-07-12
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Lovely food and staff. Beautiful place
charlotte carter . 2024-07-07
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Lovely food and a nice relaxing atmosphere
Paremjit Gill . 2024-07-07
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Really enjoyed the food. Service was good. Well recommended.
Robert GALIMBA . 2024-07-06
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Fantastic food, attentive staff, lovely venue. Exceeded my expectations!
Luke . 2024-07-06
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Nice place, good food, but the olives were a let down, soft, and some squashed. Not expected from a restaurant.
Alan Porter . 2024-07-04
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We booked a table back March on open Table requesting a table in your Conservatory for our Wedding Anniversary. We came from Nottingham with some good Friends only to find out that last month they are no longer accepting Open table on bookings. The only table they had was next to bar. We also have a discount card which we were given last year which expires in 2026. But we were then told they are not accepting this as well.. not to be contacted by anyone prior to arriving was very disappointing as this was our 35th wedding anniversary. Sorry to say even though the food is excellent we won’t coming back to this restaurant again when we visit York.
Andy Brudenell . 2024-06-29
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My partner and I went here for lunch. It was the lunch special which was 3 courses for £25. I had the calamari to start, my partner had the mussels. The calamari batter was extremely soggy, no crisp or crunch to it at all, my partners mussels were extremely bland. The mains followed, mine was lasagne and she had the calzone. This was one of the worse lasagnes I've ever had. Long story short we complained and said we weren't happy and just wanted to pay for the starter and drinks and leave. Absolutely abysmal even if it was a different menu for the lunch special.
stussy 76 . 2024-06-29
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Best meal experience of our entire trip in England! Loved the setting in the garden room, loved our pasta dishes and especially loved our server, Antonio, who went above and beyond to make this the most memorable meal of our trip!
Ren and Cristina Egbert . 2024-06-28
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Can’t wait to return, came recommended. Fabulous place all round from moment you walk in to when you leave.
Dianne Proctor . 2024-06-27
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Absolutely delicious; very attentive waiter (until we wanted to pay, then I think he forgot us!). Highly recommend the grilled chicken and the banoffee pie.
Rachael Smith . 2024-06-27
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Lovely food, and nice surroundings!
lene graarud . 2024-06-25
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Second visit here. Appreciate it all. Great service with charming staff and lovely hot foot.
jan fleet . 2024-06-24
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At the time it was extremely busy so it took a couple of minutes for the head waiter to attend to us. The waitress serving us was polite and attentive without hovering. The food was absolutely divine. Presentation of the dishes enhanced the experience. Should you want Italian dining when in York, this should you be a definite port of call.
Norman James . 2024-06-23
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Great service and wonderful food and good value
gill Bignell . 2024-06-20
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Absolutely fantastic food and service cannot recommend this place highly enough
David Storey . 2024-06-20
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Fantastic service, lovely causal venue, great value for money for the quality of food.
Robert Baird . 2024-06-19
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Lovely atmosphere, friendly staff and the food was beautiful. Highly recommend.
Aimi Pinch . 2024-06-19
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Used to be a long time regular at this place - way back before Covid. Can remember the lunchtime set menu for 2 courses being around £12, then increased by a pound or so around 2019. Went there a few weeks ago to find all the regular staff have gone - suspect a change of ownership. This would seem to be confirmed by 2 courses now costing a whopping £16 - and a sea bass supplement of £3………For ITALIAN food. ????….I think not. !! We don’t intend to go back. There are plenty of good restaurants in York that aren’t taking the p*** to that extent !! Update 12/June 2024 : - While passing today, stopped to review the current "Lunchtime Deal" board at the front steps. 2 courses have now risen in price to just short of £19 !! Definitely made the right decision last year.
William Gibson . 2024-06-12
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Fantastic place , highly recommend
Anna Myshenkova . 2024-06-11
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1st visit lovely food staff was lovely too We did feel a little rushed but they was very busy so understand why But would have been nice to have a a little more time in-between courses But don't let any of that put you off visiting definitely worth a visit. All staff work very hard
Deborah Alvey . 2024-06-09
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This is hands down my go to in York. Head and shoulders above anywhere else I’ve been in the city, 10/10 service, 10/10 service, 10/10 environment. Prices are bang on and absolutely worth it, amazing value for the quality of the food! Always excellent.
Oscar Glendenning . 2024-06-05
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Food was good, service was excellent, wine was also well chosen. Would go back.
Andrew Kerr . 2024-05-27
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Oh my goodness! This is the place to go when in York! The service was amazing and the food was delicious! The staff were friendly, warm and welcoming let alone humorous! The atmosphere was great and the venue itself was inviting! Will definitely visit again! Thank you!
Jess White . 2024-05-25
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A gem, but if u want a table overlooking the garden...... Book!
John Douglas . 2024-05-25
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We came here for my Partners Birthday meal during our trip to York. The service was amazing from start to finish, all staff were super friendly and attentive. We were sat at a lovely table in the conservatory and both Drinks and Food arrived in a timely manner. The food was absolutely lovely, I had the Paté as a starter, which was nice and smooth with some charrgrilled ciabatta which gave it some really nice extra flavour. We both had a Pizza as our main and loved them, I could have eaten the crust for days it was perfect. To top it off, they came in with some ice cream and a candle and sang Happy Birthday for my Partner, which I didn't even know about but was such a sweet touch, the whole room joined in which was just so much fun. We had a great time and we would absolutely come back.
Tanja Lynch . 2024-05-25
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Today was my 5th visit too this awesome restaurant and I was in the mood for seafood and I was NOT disappointed! Whether my day is good or bad, I always leave here high spirits (as well as completely satisfied 😊)! I’ll be back! (Arnie voice) 😂🤣😂🤣
JN Travel . 2024-05-23
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Let's be positive first. The garden area with the glass walls was such a lovely setting and ambience. Service was good. My dinner mates said their pasta dishes were good. Now for the brutal honesty. I had the worst pizza from any italian restaurant here. I always finish my pizza but here I couldn't muster it. I even took the remainder home to try and redeem it but it still didn't taste good and went in the trash. It was just way way too greasy and oily. The crust was good but either the sauce was made funky or something else went askew. The topping placement was so awkward. There was like 3 pepperonis stacked on top of one another! And there was 3 gigantic blobs of ricotta. I think I would have preferred smaller bits of ricotta scattered throughout?
Cornelius . 2024-05-22
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My husband and I walked down here from our hotel for dinner. I ordered the pate and lamb, and my husband had the calamari and chicken. Our food was delicious, and the server was friendly and attentive.
Hether Belusky . 2024-05-21
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Very disappointed. Icy welcome and the food did not warm up the bill. Gaby was placed in an annex room and not in the main room even though he had booked for 2 weeks. The vegetarian calzone contained green beans: has the pizza maker ever been to Italy? ... To those who read me, go your way
Gaby Turudmoscu . 2024-05-18
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Overpriced Lasagne with very little mince very little pasta........with a cream sauce 🤔.
Mick Ramsey . 2024-05-18
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First visit to this restaurant in an amazing building. Amazing food so well presented and excellent service with just the right amount of attention. Will be back again the next time were in York
Diane Wilson . 2024-05-17
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Never disappointed with the food or service. Highly recommend
Lee Chesterfield . 2024-05-16
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The food and service are excellent. The staff are very pleasant. However, we were a party of 8 and initially on trying to book a table for Saturday lunchtime we were told they only had tables for 6 max. They did accommodate us in the end, with a caveat we only had the table for 2 hours, but this 'new policy' was very surprising to us coming from a Mediterranean country.
Jane Atkinson . 2024-05-14
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Went here with family to celebrate a birthday. Had a brilliant night . Staff lovely Good food Lovely setting
Jacqueline Nuttall . 2024-05-11
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A Culinary Journey in a Charming Setting: Nestled within a transformed former school, this Italian restaurant offers a delightful dining experience that combines hearty portions, quality cuisine, and a welcoming atmosphere. From the moment we entered, we were impressed by the warm ambiance and the friendly demeanor of the staff. Despite a busy period, they remained composed and approachable, adding to the overall enjoyment of the dining experience. One of the standout features of our visit was the exceptional quality of the kids' menu. It's rare to find a restaurant that takes such care in crafting meals for younger patrons, and it speaks volumes about the chef's dedication to serving all guests well. As they say, when a chef serves kids well, they're sure to serve adults well too. The food itself exceeded expectations, with hearty portions that left us feeling satisfied. Each dish was expertly prepared, showcasing the chef's skill and attention to detail. In addition to the culinary delights, the restaurant boasts a charming ambiance that adds to the overall dining experience. Clean and well-maintained toilets further underscore the establishment's commitment to excellence. Overall, our visit to this Italian restaurant was truly enjoyable, thanks to the combination of delicious food, friendly staff, and inviting atmosphere. Whether you're looking for a family-friendly meal or a cozy dinner for two, this restaurant delivers on all fronts. Highly recommended.
Noelle Ng . 2024-05-07
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We needed somewhere nice to celebrate my wife's birthday. We have been to the old school house before and not been disappointed. We were able to get a table in the Conservatory. We decided on the lunch specials. I had the Brie and Chicken followed by Banoffi. My wife had Goats Cheese, the Bream and Tiramisu. We shared a bottle of Chardonnay and had Coffee to round off the meal. The cost was as expected. There were plenty of others having Lunch but there was little delay in service. Will be back!
Keith Dales . 2024-05-05
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A very beautiful restaurant in the heart of yours.
Garry H . 2024-05-02
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Lovely food, welcoming staff, all in the perfect setting. Will be visiting again soon.
Deborah Campbell . 2024-04-26
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Just shared a special meal for two. The staff were so kind and friendly, the setting very pleasant and the food was excellent. Was expecting to have three courses, but the portions were very generous and could not manage a dessert. Great value for money and happy to recommend it to anyone.
David Charles . 2024-04-25
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Visited here yesterday with my partner and must say how nice it is. The service, food and location / views are all absolutely brilliant !! My calzone was absolutely huge and so good, absolutely full of ingredients. Lovely friendly staff and great service.
Bryn Mcvittie . 2024-04-23
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This was our second visit, the staff are so welcoming and friendly, the food fabulous, the restaurant this time was quieter, a loud large party last time was the only reason that I didn't give 5 stars all round. The pork was amazingly good. We will definitely be back, highly recommend.
Ang Baird . 2024-04-21
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Must do better! Arrived at 8.30pm and seated very promptly, order taken within 15 minutes…. It all went downhill after that. In my opinion the food was slightly above average. I’ve eaten in so many authentic restaurants and I’m afraid this isn’t one of them. Having waited over 1 hour and 40 minutes for our main courses to arrive, the food quality was poor and underwhelming. Lots of apologies from the front of house staff for the wait, which at that point I just wanted to leave, I was very respectful towards the front of house staff, but if I’m honest it’s just not good enough. Bringing out a ‘free’ tiramisu just didn’t cut it… wasted our time, our evening was pretty ruined by the whole experience and then a lovely £100 bill to pay. The restaurant I would say is no different to a commercial chain, if you prefer that experience. Very disappointing.
Lisa Glendinning . 2024-04-20
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Five stars as ever. I was made up with cold but well worth the effort to go out. I can't fault them
Susan Athanasiadi . 2024-04-17
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Unfortunately did not have a great experience here due to mistakes that could have been avoided, we booked a table for a work celebration there was about 20 of us, we preordered based off the menu online. I had preordered penne marinara from their online menu, as I am from England I understood that this was just a tomato pasta sauce, and there is nothing on their online menu to suggest marinara is seafood, however I received a penne pasta with tomato sauce and seafood. My sister is allergic to seafood and I don’t eat it to keep her safe. I told them I didn’t order seafood penne, he became angry and shouted at me that I did, I asked to see the menu when he showed me, that’s when we all realised their online menu is different to the one in the restaurant, he brought me a menu to say marinara is seafood, but this is not mentioned on the online menu we used when we preordered, and unfortunately being English and not being Italian, marinara in England is just tomato garlic sauce not seafood like it is in Italy, my fault for not knowing marinara means seafood in Italian but the manager or owner who was serving us just began shouting at me. A female waitress apologised and moved him away from me and brought me just a tomato penne pasta said sorry again and understood what had happened and fixed the issue without an issue, clearly a mistake on both parts. After I’d eaten it the angry manager came over and asked me how my seafood pasta was sarcastically. 3 or 4 of us preordered the online menu tomato garlic bread to start, and one of us ordered a tomato garlic bread for their main. But when it arrived in the restaurant it was a plain garlic pizza bread, as their menu in their restaurant is different to the one online and doesn’t include tomato. Also despite pre ordering two of the starters were missing and had to be chased up 10 mins or so after we had all eaten our starters and the same happened again for our mains, two were missing and a side of chips which we had to chase up. We spent about £582 and just didn’t feel we had a good experience despite pre ordering and we even brought our pre order on a document with us to make sure we were organised when we got there. Food was excellent however and we had a good time. Just a shame to be shouted at in a restaurant by the manager at what clearly was a genuine mistake, as I don’t speak Italian.
1033 Opinions
We were served by Soufyane who was the perfect host - smart, extremely friendly and totally professional. The food (we opted for the two-course lunch) was superb: fresh ingredients, beautifully prepared and served. We had a glass of red wine which complemented the food perfectly.
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My friend and I popped in here, where a cinnamon pastry caught my eye and served as a sweet breakfast. Aly’s looks to specialise in cheesecake, but we were heading into the city centre, so it wasn’t really the time for us to buy a slice.