Little Italy in York

Great little Italian near the York Minster. Food menu was really well thought out with many options making it hard to choose what to enjoy for dinner! Great food and service and we had a lovely seat by the window downstairs that they managed to fit us in when they thought they were already fully booked. Thanks ❤️

Beautiful authentic Italian food. Lovely menu! The staff were so friendly and couldn’t do enough for us. Cozy atmosphere. Cannot recommend highly enough. Will definitely be returning.

Brilliant authentic Italian restaurant. Very good food with friendly, helpful service. Good atmosphere surrounded by items from the delicatessen (downstairs dining). Food at standard equivalent to the best Italian restaurants we have visited in Italy.

Second visit having been here 2 years ago. Food good with lots of choice. Quick to bring out courses and aligned with our progress. Has an authentic deli counter if you need some Italian inspiration. We pre booked and the place was full so I recommend booking.

We had THE most amazing meal here. Everything was first class; the food, the atmosphere and the service, which was provided in a professional, knowledgeable and friendly manner by the lovely Enzo. Thank you, we will be back.

You won’t find a better Italian restaurant in the area. The flavours you experience here are like no other.

What a fantastic restaurant, the food was out of this word, probably the best pasta I've ever eaten (& I've travelled all over Italy) I would 100% recommend you try little Italy when in York. You won't be dissapointed.

Went there instead of where we'd originally booked, fantastic food and service. Lasagne was incredible, wife loved the limoncello Tiramisu (beat dessert she's had in years).

The food was lovely, but after an error was made with one of the dishes, the wait was far too long, with very abrupt staff. The young guy

What a lovely place,brilliant vibe ,brilliant service and food,chicken,lamb and seabass The oyster slight criticism is that we waited quite a while because it was busy

Went for our anniversary dinner, as we do most years. Absolutely delicious fresh food all round. Good quality wine at a cheap price. Food is 5 stars, service very good but could be friendlier. We will definitely be back.

Fabulous little restaurant serving high quality food , lots of choice and great service . Meal was so lovely we went back again !

Such a perfect little spot for a date night, a lovely welcoming warm atmosphere. The staff were all brilliant and so accommodating. The food was also incredible!

This was our first time at Little Italy, we were made very welcome and the food was perfect as was the service, thank you Enzo.

Can't comment on restaurant as I did not go in. The deli pastries tasted hard and stale.

A charming, family-run restaurant with absolutely delicious, beautifully presented food and impeccable service.

Best Italian food I have ever tasted. Presentation also excellent. Service excellent.

So much choice for dining in York but we keep coming back to Little Italy. Food, service and atmosphere as always, first class.

We had a wonderful dinner at Little Italy. The upstairs room was warm and homey. The food and service wonderful. The next night we went to another recommended restaurent, we wish we had gone back to little Italy again and tried other menu options. We highly recommend Little Italy.

Great place for lovely authentic Italian food, and great service .

Best steak I have ever had. Staff are brilliant and very attentive. Wonderful atmosphere and a great place to eat

Went in on the off chance there was a table. I was not disappointed. I was on my own. As always food etc was top notch.

Exceptional food. As good Italian food as you'll eat anywhere.

Outrageously delicious fresh pasta. Fantastic menu - the recommended special starter, Arancini in Bechamel sauce was incredible. My main of gnocchi with Gorgonzola, mushrooms and walnuts was a perfect winter warmer. Great service too from Stefano!

Everythin is Very much delicious 👍 Excellent Italian restaurant. I have eaten at Italian restaurants all over the world, including many throughout Italy. Little Italy comes out on top. The food is fresh and delicious and the service is second to none. Thank you for a wonderful evening. +1

I came here with high expectations being from a Calabrese family. I was definitely not disappointed. Felt like being back in the south of Italy. Food was fantastic and Giovani and the staff treated me like I was family. If you want true Italian culture and food you need to visit!

Best Italian restaurant in York. Authentic, fresh and very tasteful food. Pastas al dente. And very good housewine. The price is a bit higher than other places in York but totally worth it! And you have to try their limoncello tiramisu…..

Great Italian food served by Italians in an Italian atmosphere. Very popular, even on a Monday, so you need to book.

Exceptional Italian restaurant. I have dined in Italian restaurants all over the world including many across Italy. Little Italy ranks with the best. The food is fresh and delicious, and the service is second to none. Thank you for a wonderful evening.

Great food and good service. Portion sizes for pasta was massive.

Possibly one of the best Italian meals I have had in the UK. Service was exceptional, staff made you feel at ease and were happy to accommodate and recommend dishes, food was exquisite, perfectly cooked and tasty af!

Absolutely love this place. Star knocked off atmosphere, thanks to a large party getting boisterous. Saying that good to see plenty of people in the restaurant. The food here is excellent.

Very good restaurant, food is delicious 😋 and the service is impeccable.

Group of ten Saturday evening. Pre booked. Great food and service. No complaints from any of the group. Everyone loved it. We intend to go back as a couple very soon.

Great food but expensive for York

After a week traveling around England, starting from London, we found true Italian cuisine in York. If you're looking for REAL Italian food and you're in York, eating here is safe. A "little Italy" in York which is the Top for food, service and environment. Ps. Sicilian gnocchi and fabulous mushroom ravioli 🤩

Having lived in York for over 20 years this was our first visit to Little Italy. It certainly won't be our last. Saturday night was vibrant, the place was buzzing, the service was excellent and the food was simply stunning. Fabulous !

Simply the best Italian meal we have eaten in years The food was of the highest quality The pasta was simply Devine The steak was perfectly cooked and could cut it with a spoon it was so tender The service on an extremely busy night was simply outstanding We were down stairs by the door and it felt like a truly little Italy experience in any of the worlds big cities I can’t wait to return

Had a wonderful time + meal, and most of it was thanks to these gents! STEFANO & ENZO had some of the best service out there, good lads.

eventhough we had no reservetaion and it was busy, they were able to squeeze us in and we had a terrific delicious freshly made dinner.

Fantastic place! Excellent homemade gnocchi. Excellent service and Stefano friendly and professional. Recommended!

A lovely place to be, excellent service and delicious food. We had starters, mains and a bottle of wine. There was more food than we could eat but it was really tasty

We were glad we had booked for a Monday evening since they were turning others away. It is definitely Italian with the staff and food emphasising that. The minestrone soup starter was excellent and so was the Funghi con polenta tartufata (mushrooms in a creamy garlic sauce). Both portions were generous, but that did not prepare us for the mains which were a struggle to finish. We had RAVIOLI AL PORCINI (mushroom ravioli) and MISTO DI PESCE (a giant selection of mussels, scallops, prawns and squid). The house red was very good and washed it all down wonderfully. Was there going to be room for a dessert? Just room for an affogato al caffe and two spoons. Definitely recommend but don't forget to book!

Cozy and very pleasant atmosphere. I had bruschetta starter, pasta arrabiata as a main course and tiramisu for dessert. The food was typically Italian - very tasty.

Delicious, authentic, friendly, fantastic - still my favourite Italian restaurant in the UK! Exquisite homemade pasta, perfect Italian hospitality and just a thoroughly enjoyable evening out. Be sure to book a table in advance or risk disappointment at the door!

The menu clearly said all main dishes come with a choice of mixed salad or chips, but when we ask if we could have the salad to go with our main the waiter simply said no to us. If it’s the problem with the menu, it should be properly fixed. Other tables came after us (about 15-20’) has their drinks and meal before we even have our drinks or starter. The waitress then brought us a bill of a different table which was double the price of ours. Starter was not great but the main dishes were very nice.

Very nice customer-friendly people who work there! And delicious food! We were no longer able to go back for lunch, otherwise we would certainly have done so.

We ate here several times, twice each for dinner and lunch. The food was excellent and the service was friendly and they served us the way we wanted - taking our time. They make good take away sandwiches for lunch. The wine list was good.

Atmosphere, friendliness of staff, and most importantly the food, is always 10/10 . Best Italian restaurant in York, maybe even the world.

In terms of food standards, the pasta is delicious, the portion is quite large, and you will feel full.

A sensational little establishment, which I go to religiously and will never stop recommending to people, the sandwiches and desserts are delicious and perfectly placed in scenic york, A MUST VISIT!

Delicious food, quick service and friendly staff. Highly recommend the crab and lobster ravioli.

Our family of three ordered fillet steak, classic Italian spaghetti sauce, and grilled mushrooms. My daughter is very satisfied with the spaghetti, and my wife thinks the grilled mushrooms are delicious. My fillet steak is tender and juicy, paired with the Italian sauce from the restaurant, it's really delicious. This is the best fillet steak I've ever had！

First time trying little Italy and we had an amazing experience. The food was served fresh and absolutely delicious! Authentic italian food. The customer service was amazing thank you Stefano ! We highly recommend to friends and family!we will be back again 😍

Outstanding service form waiter stefano . Food is one of the best I eat in all England.Fresh pasta!!!

We become used to many Italian eateries wherever we go. But, then you come across an Italian restaurant that stands above the crowd. Little Italy on Goodramgate in York is one of those. Everything about this visit wad top quality making for a memorable dinner.

Fab independent restaurant, with a lovely atmosphere, food and wine. Good quality menu .we were looked after by Stefano who was very helpful and discussed Wimbledon results. Next time I’m in York will definitely go here .

Had a great dinner, quality of food, taste and service was great. Thanks to Stefano and all the servers. 10/10 and will be back next time I'm in York

I brought my management team for an evening meal to thank them for all their hard work, eleven of us were welcomed and looked after all evening. The service from the Little Italy team was nothing short of excellent. As for the food, this is the best Italian restaurant I have eaten at, every dish was delicious and well presented. You can tell when someone cares and it shows. Thank you again for a lovely evening from my entire team.

Best Italian food, hands down! Mara was our server and had so many great recommendations. The tagliatelle dettori was the best pasta dish I’ve had in my life. Great flavor of food, cozy, family owned, and right next to York Minster. Can’t wait to come back!

This restaurant was recommended to us. We booked our table earlier the same day. There was plenty of choice on the menu and the dishes we selected were delicious and generous sized portions. We were served by Stefano and he was knowledgeable, efficient, and very friendly. We will definitely return.

We celebrated our wedding anniversary at the restaurant last month, and were overwhelmed by the attentive and kind service offered. The food was excellent, and the staff went to so much trouble to ensure they catered for my husband's food intolerance. Huge thanks to the whole team, especially Mara and Stefano for a wonderful evening!

Exceptional and genuine Italian restaurant, great ambience, decor and service. The food was outstanding and our server, Mara, was fantastic. Cannot recommend this place highly enough.

Best Italian I've ever had, excellent food excellent service.

Had a meal at Little Italy yesterday evening with friends. We wanted a place to spend some quality time catching up over good food and wine. We were served by Stefano. He made us feel welcome and explained the menu and specials to us and made wine recommendations to complement our food order. I have to say it was one of the best Italian restaurants I have ever been to and I have been to many in Italy! Great food, great wine, fantastic atmosphere and the staff are the best!

Duo mio! My goodness. Honestly, the best pasta I've ever had. And I've had a lot of pasta! Fresh, homemade pasta. Bellisima! The cook is Calabrese, so maybe a little too flavorful for northern Italians, but oh my, absolutely marvelous. We had the antipastini for 2 and the tagliatelle con salsicce e funghi with a bottle of house rosé. It's really a stunning meal. Topped it off with the apple caramel desert with ice cream. Took us 40 minutes to walk the 10 minutes home. Hats off to the Maitre d and serving staff and kudos to the chef. Viva Eboracum!

Great food BUT... Waiter who pulled me up on asking for Parmesan on the mixed seafood because "they don't eat it like that in Italy".. Come on man, it's not like I asked for HP sauce on it. Cheese me up I say.

Superb wine, lovely pasta made on site, and the professional friendly staff says it all. Great place to visit.

Very kind staff. Real Italian restaurant!

Fantastic hidden gem food Nissan excellent and the staff are amazing thoroughly recommended

Our family loved our dinner at Little Italy. The food and service were excellent. They made a delicious bowl of fresh spaghetti for our 6 year old. Our son's lasagna was delicious. My wife had the spicy sausage pasta dish which was equally great. I had a special gorgonzola gnocchi and loved it. Each item was among the best versions I've had. Stefano and all staff provided perfect service. I highly recommend Little Italy.

Totally amazing, food, staff & location. Couldn't fault anything. Will definitely be recommending & going back for another visit. Deli shop is packed full of authentic Italian delicacies.

Incredible food and friendly staff, authentic Italian food no issues or complaints whatsoever. The deli shows some incredible food at incredible price. It’s that authentic it’s like you at in Italy.

Great little place, proper Italian food. Would definitely recommend.

From start to finish, our meals, the service, the warm welcoming...everything was superb! We truly would have gone there the next night, as well, but we were visiting the area and wanted to sample other restaurants. We enjoyed it very much!

My partner and I ate here last Saturday night whilst enjoying a weekend break in York. Without doubt one of the best Italian meals I have ever had! The staff were brilliant and the atmosphere was a proper authentic Italian family feel. Can't wait to visit York again so we can go back.

Would highly recommend everything is fantastic.....Will revisit again and again and again.

Loved this place! The service was amazing and the food was even better. And it was a reasonable price as well!

Enjoyed a fab impromptu lunch at Little Italy. Stefano looked after us well - excellent service delivered with a smile. Food was fresh, made to order and delicious . Would defo recommend!

Exceptional service and Italian food and wine in York, recommended by nearby Gray’s Court Horel.

Amazing food and service, highly recommend!! Superb service from Stefano. Had the risotto with prawns and scallops

Incredible, authentic food with an atmosphere that made the whole experience so much more enjoyable.

What a find! Delicious food, really friendly staff, real family atmosphere

They don't do Pizza! They do rather overcooked pasta. I had lasagne and I might as well have bought one from a supermarket. My husband had some other pasta dish and the pasta was waterlogged and without texture. Sorry but I lived in Rome for 6 months so used to good pasta.

Little Italy is the best Italian restaurant I've ever had the pleasure of dining at. The food is rich and flavoursome, but at the same time, it is remarkably fresh. When you eat here, you can tell that they're discerning with their ingredients. That is the first allusion to the authenticity of this establishment. In Italian cooking, chefs notoriously take pride in the quality of their fare. The service is lovely. The staff are warm and polite, always wearing a smile. As well, the atmosphere is very cosy, intimate, and somewhat rustic. I've been told that the majority of the staff here are Sicilian in origin. However, inside, it feels as though you could be in a villa in Tuscany. To make all this even better, they have a delicatessen on the ground floor. So, you too can take their ingredients home and have a go yourself. When I visited Little Italy, I tried three items on the menu. They were: 1) Casarrecce alla Toscana - Containing Tuscan sausage and steak. 2) Mushrooms in Garlic Sauce with Polenta - Rich and top-notch. 3) Bufala Mozzarella - Fresh and light. This was the perfect starter. If you're in York and looking for a good Italian to visit after work... ... Don't go to Pizza Express or ASK Italian. Pay a visit to Little Italy. It'll serve as a reminder that nothing beats the real thing. 🍝

A true Italian restaurant. It's popularity showed by the fact that it was 3pm and standing room only. The atmosphere was great, food delicious and the staff were attentive to all our requests. A+++ all round.

Amazing, authentic Italian restaurant in beautiful part of York. Food was so fresh! Service was fantastic and Mara was fabulous. Will return on our next visit to York.

Great food that strike a nice balance between authenticity and comfort.

Traditional Italian and superb delicatessen. Food and wine top class, oodles of atmosphere, great service. One small drawback was a group of over exuberant young men but the waiter had a word!!!!

One of the most delicious meals I’ve ever had.

We did not feel welcomed at all, possibly because we appeared to be Asian tourists compared to the other tables. We were polite and tried to be friendly, but we received no smiles. Other tables received explanations of the soup of the day and specials, but we did not. We left quickly, disappointed.

Excellent authentic Italian food. Most highly recommended is their lobster and crab ravioli. The olive bread from the deli is just simply the best.

Lovely fresh food and great friendly service. We liked menu, was difficult to choose.Recommended by my daughter, will be going back. Would book or ring to check if table.

I was blown away by Little Italy. Best meal I ate in the UK by far! The staff was super friendly and fun to chat with. I started off with their prosciutto specialty appetizer which was delectable, followed by the Pollo Farcito. Everything was cooked to perfection. I even indulged in the Tiramisu Al Limoncello, and it was better than any other tiramisu I've had to date. I would travel back to York just to eat here again!

The waitstaff is trained to provide excellent service and ensure that every guest's dining experience is memorable.The menu features a fusion of international cuisines, providing a diverse range of flavors and tastes.

This place is a lesson in getting things right. Great, friendly service, wonderful, FRESH pasta, seafood, fine wines. The whole thing is first rate from start to finish. Had a great birthday lunch in there. We were probably a bit rowdy, but I think we behaved ok!!! All my mates loved it just as much too. Thanks guys for a first class meal once again.

First visit to this restaurant, but not the last. Excellent food and service. Great ambience.

Shared another great evening at Little Italy with our friends who were visiting York. They always ask to visit here when they are up in York. Lovely freshly made food and friendly staff ...attentive and polite. We enjoyed a chat re Puglia with Vanessa , our waitress ,who looked after us well. Grazie.!!

Cuisine traditionnelle italienne de belle qualité, un service attentionné, un petit plus pour Vanessa, sa disponibilité, et sa maîtrise de la langue française.

Great quality food and large portions. Our servers were amazing especially Ergest.