Stefanos Italian Restaurant in Bradford

Whenever we are on holiday in the area we try and book in at this restaurant. As previous visits, enjoyed some lovely food and received great service. Can highly recommend

Thank you to all of you 😘 The food is delicious 😋 The service top 👌 The prices, they cheapest in the whole Yorkshire, beautiful 😍 🤩

I'm Italian and love to cook some rarely find an Italian restaurant that comes up to scratch. This place however is fabulous. Yes it's small. Yes it's cramped. Yes they do sittings. Yes the owner has her own style. To me all these things add to the experience ✨️. The food really is top notch and the wine is lovely. Not overpriced either comparatively. Best Italian restaurant I've ever been to.

I had a starter of potatoes in skins. They were chips. No finesse. No frying with onions and or garlic to lift them. Nothing. No imagination. The lady owner argued saying that some people like bland food. Why would you go to an Italian for bland food.

On holiday in Yorkshire and saw this place recommended on varios apps So before we went on holiday we booked a table as it said it was aiways busy When we arrived it was lovely we were made welcome by staff and owners After ordering drinks owners wife came olong with the Specials telling us all about them We all ordered our starters which were gorgeous and we had free pizza with our starters. Our Mains came which were piping hot and we had free patate al forno(chips type) and a slice of Italian Bread All was devoured and was lovely didn't have room for deserts but had a complimentary drink at the end of the meal We left Happy with Full Bellies and were wished goodbye by everyone What a Brilliant Place Thank You All Loved It cant wait tinn next time

Wow! If I could give 6* I would! A great welcome, lovely staff, A-MAZing food (as Craig R-H would say), this is somewhere I would definitely come back to. We were on the canal and this was our last evening meal - home with happy memories! Thank you, Stefano and team!

Due to health issues it has been some time since we visited Stefano’s. Wow how we missed the brilliant food. Stefano is so keen that all his dishes leave the kitchen to the same standard. His fish dishes can’t be bettered. Add to that the efficiency of Beta and the restaurant can’t be beaten. We have so missed out visits and we will be back very soon. So good to see that the restaurant is always busy. Even though prices have had to be increased slightly Stefano’s still represents excellent value.

We had heard so many good reports about Stefanos but never got round to booking as we heard how small it was inside.We decided to give it a try & are so glad we did! As it seemed we were the only couple we were put at the side of the kitchen which felt a bit squashed.Actually it was a great experience! The staff were so friendly & were almost apologetic about our table position,swiftly giving us free pizza while we waited to order.This was delicious as was the food to follow.I had a pasta arrabiata & my husband Lasagne.Superb! We shared a homemade roulade & finished with coffee & complimentary liqueur. It was an entertainment being able share the "organised chaos" as the owner said.That may be but it worked! Can't wait to return.A great evening!

Good food, friendly service and a good atmosphere. It’s small and tables are close but not a problem for us. Really enjoyed it.

We were taken to Stefano’s as a birthday treat by some very good friends. What good friends they were! Stefano’s has the most delicious traditional Italian food we have ever tasted here in the UK and in Italy itself. The menu had some beautiful dishes as did that day’s specials, expertly recited by our host for the evening Elisabetta. We really did enjoy true Italian fare with a very wide choice of pastas and pizzas and many fish and meat dishes. Every choice was freshly prepared with high quality ingredients. The setting is very quaint and has a great ambience. The staff are excellent, nothing was too much trouble, with a lovely complimentary fresh pizza bread and a liqueur of choice, to begin and end our meal. We will be back very, very soon to return the experience of the birthday treat for our friends. If you are in the Yorkshire area, Stefano’s is an absolute must, you will not be disappointed. A little piece of Italy in Silsden!

What an absolute delight! The food was delicious, the staff were so friendly and nice and the whole experience was fabulous. Will definitely be back 👍🏻

Visited for a birthday treat and what a treat it was. Staff are always friendly and helpful, courteous without being too over the top. Our choices were the meat sizzler and the haddock thermadour, both of which were excellent. We have been to Stefanos several times and have never been disappointed.

Absolutely fabulous. Very busy but superbly run. The food was delicious, staff so helpful, definitely worth a visit. Excellent value for money

A family run restaurant with all the love a happy family can put into the most delicious food I have had in a long time - prawns then Dover Sole all cooked by Stefano himself. Fantastic service and atmosphere. The UK is lucky to have this gem!

A small family run restaurant with a wonderful assortment of dishes to choose from. Such tasty food at good prices and a friendly relaxed ambience... A highlight of our trip to Silsden and would definitely recommend

Fantastic tiny restaurant with lots of specials all cooked within 10m of the tables. Resembles a tiny bistro in Italy. Food was excellent!!

Had a lovely date night, service , food , price, atmosphere all amazing. Such a nice touch of complimentary items throughout the meal . Will definitely be back !

Our food was delicious and reasonably priced….but unfortunately the experience was marred by the small and crowded restaurant and other very loud irritating diners. It seems that the lady owner is the only one allowed to take orders and issue bills, and so when you...

After trying numerous times to book a table over the years , we finally got one tonight. All good things come to those who wait! From the minute we walked through the door the staff were attentive and very welcoming. Everything about the various food...

I’ve been to Rome a number of times and Naples too and still find this one of my favorite places to eat Italian food. It genuinely feels like home cooked, indulgent authentic Italian food. The specials are amazing. Loved it.

Great 3 courses. Waiters really attentive.. set up unique in the sense menu is really brought alive by the specials as opposed to the original menu you’re handed. Highly recommend if you’re in the area. We went the earlier evening sitting and it was full.....

Ordered Friday night as usual it was after calling about 50 times. We were told it would be ready at 7.30pm, stood outside freezing waiting until 8.05pm 35 minutes stood outside “sorry they were busy.” What an absolute joke! Time wasters, need to sort themselves...

Absolutely outstanding. Went here on a Tuesday evening as a spur of the moment tea. Wow it was devine. We stuffed ourselves with three courses. It was flavoursome, hot and the service fantastic. We will definitely be returning!

Having visited some time ago ( and disappointed then). We decided to give them another go. The split booking arrangement means you cannot book to visit at your prefered time. On arrival you notice how cramped the tables are. Some people may enjoy being in...

Moved to silsden in 2019 and have always heard good things about this restaurant however due to being vegan I have never tried. I noticed on their facebook that they now offer vegan pizza so I ordered one for takeout the same evening. I was...

We luckily got a last minute cancellation and very happy we were too. This is a family run, traditional Italian restaurant. We were shown straight to our table and bread and menus soon followed. Whilst perusing the menu we got complimentary garlic and tomato pizza...

We've both lived locally but only visited recently despite numerous recommendations. We should have listened and visited sooner! Absolutely stunning Italian food that's reminiscent of trips to Napoli, that's unbelievable good value, with a stunning atmosphere and outstanding service. The best Italian we've ever had...

Being of Italian heritage myself we rarely eat out Italian as my hubbie says my food Is better however this restaurant food was lovely. Friendly and efficient service too. The only slight issue was we were cold as the fire door at the top of...

Visited last weekend with my husband, sister and her partner after we managed to grab a late cancellation table. The food was absolutely amazing as always, Stefanos remains my absolute favourite restaurant and it was well worth the 23 mile drive. I had the Penne...

Delicious food. From the tomato garlic bread through smoked salmon with garlic prawns and onto a variety of delicious mains this was a meal to savour. Brilliant cooking, lively atmosphere and authentic Italian cooking. Wish we lived closer!

Great place! Authentic Italian food. Great atmosphere and food. I wish I’d been there sooner will definitely be back.

Managed to grab a table without booking at a busy hour, the restaurant was buzzing but the friendly waitress made us feel nothing was too much trouble. Gorgeous food with a few added extras and very good value for money :D

Excellent Italian food. Extensive menu. Watch the food being made in the kitchen. Lovely staff who made us very welcome.

Was tipped off about this place from my Italian tutor and it didn’t disappoint.Very rarely leave a review but thought I must with how good the food was. Service was caring and attentive also.Went with my son (8) who also loved it, place was packed on a Tuesday.It is very very small but is managed in a very good way. I would’ve liked a chat with the chef but he was mowed out.Will defo be returning and also telling family and friends to visit.Apologies for not tipping as I had no cash and your waitress flew in and out with contactless payment.This will change on my next visit. Well done, buonissimo…..

This was quite a find in this small town (not in Keighley itself but a few miles away). They had only just reopened after the enforced closure, which probably explained why the service was a bit rusty. No complaints otherwise, and the fact that all the tables were full as soon as doors opened bore this out. I had an a monumental pasta dish and my companions were equally satisfied.

We had the great pleasure to be invited by friends to Stefanos. The food is amazing and cooked to perfection in full view of the customers. We honestly struggled to pick a favourite dish. The service is both friendly and attentive and everything on the menu is incredibly good value. We had the good fortune to meet Betta at the end of the evening and heard the fascinating history of the family restaurant business. They deserve every success.

The food is amazing absolutely delicious if that was all the rating would be 5 star. But the service is absolutely rubbish. When you phone for a takeaway you have to repeatedly keep phoning. When they answer you’re asked to wait for a while whilst listening to noisy background noise, it’s usually 3-5mins you’re sat waiting. When the person comes back to the phone they never ever know the specials, so you have to sit and wait another few minutes whilst they yell asking what they are down the phone. After this you’re asked to wait again whilst the person yells out your order down your ear hole to the kitchen, you’re then told a time. When you show up at that time 100% guaranteed to be stood outside waiting for at least 20 minutes as it is NEVER and I repeat NEVER ready on time. The food it absolutely fantastic! But the organisation, the communication and the timing is absolutely horrendous it spoils a nice evening as by the time you’ve waited and been messed around for so long it just puts you into a bad mood.

You know it is going to be a good evening when you rock up at Stefanos at 5.50 on a September Wednesday evening and the place is busy. We had booked ( you have to if you want to be sure of a table. The restaurant is tiny & the kitchen even smaller. The food is fabulous. I had the fish duo whilst my wife had lobster/pasta parcels with haddock. We are regular but this was the best meal we have had to date. I finished with strawberry creme brulee and my OH had coffee icecream with liqueur. The whole lot was £60 including drinks. Staff are friendly, attentive and good humoured which adds to the atmosphere.Stefanos has been consistently good for many years. Long may it continue.

Wow. The service is fantastic. Not pretentious. But feels like you are in the back streets of Italy. The food is to die for. I can be a hard person to please. But highly recommend

We were staying in Silsden on holiday so a few weeks before, I phoned to book a table for two at Stefano’s and was offered Sunday evening at 7.30pm – a little late for us, but this restaurant was recommended. We arrived early and were first in, shown to our table, given a menu and asked what we’d like to drink. Customers seemed to arrive at about the same time as if there were timed sittings. We sipped our drinks and chose from the menu even though we’d previously looked online at the menus. Each table filled in the small restaurant - no social distancing here! After a while, we noticed that the owner (Mrs. Stefano?) was attending each table taking orders, but not ours – maybe we’d be next. No! Not only was she taking orders, several times she explained in depth what was in each dish even though this was detailed on the menus. Whilst the flustered, perspiring owner was scooting around the restaurant taking orders, several members of staff were standing near the kitchen area looking bored. Why couldn’t they take orders? I got up and went over to the nearest waitress and explained that although we were first in, our orders had not been taken…she looked shocked and said the owner would be over shortly. This didn’t happen and the waitress came over to say that there had been a problem in the kitchen and there would be a delay. One table were even eating their starters! Meanwhile the owner was like a demented woman running around the restaurant; having taken orders, she was now directing the cooking. At one point she ran across to a corner table and took a guy’s starter away leaving him astounded. Things were starting to look like an episode of Faulty Towers! Fearing we wouldn’t get any food that evening as it was around 8pm, we left cash for our drinks and walked out…we didn’t rush, but nobody asked why. I was facing away from the serving area, but as we left, my husband told me that Mr. Stefano had walked out of the kitchen and gone upstairs; he didn’t come down while we were still there. The whole place appeared to be in chaos, mismanaged, waitresses standing around doing nothing. Unfortunately, I couldn’t comment on the food as we didn’t get any, but the service was awful. It ruined my evening…after that we went to three other different restaurants we know of, but by this time they had all stopped serving meals. Out of desperation, we bought a couple of microwave meals in a Co-op that was still open as luckily we had a microwave in our lodgings.

Food good, service not so. Lady taking orders was stressed out and abrupt, causing us all to feel uneasy. The 3 members of waiting staff chatting between themselves were oblivious to customers, we had to call to them to get drinks, as they were not keeping an eye on things. No draught beers (although advertised on a display board) and bottles of Moretti at £3.50 (less than £1 in supermarket), overpriced. Food was good, but overall not an enjoyable experience.

First visit, after a lovely day of walking, in need of food and drink. Having read the excellent reviews we booked in for an evening meal. The restaurant is very pleasant and the staff most welcoming. We enjoyed a lovely meal, well cooked and presented. The menu is excellent with something for everyone and a great selection of drinks. The service was very good and the complimentary additions a nice touch. a return visit is on the cards

We booked for the 6.00pm sitting. It was busy but service was relaxed and friendly. The complimentary pizza to share was very good. We all enjoyed the food but for me the stand out dish was the fish. Superb.

A visit to Stefanos is not just for eating it’s an experience. We were lucky to get a Saturday evening on their first week of opening up after lockdown. Well worth it. We had table number 1 and to watch the amazing and vast amount of food coming out from such a small, well run kitchen was an experience not to miss. We were in awe. Staff were very friendly and great to see so much love for the regulars. Food was delicious. Well worth a visit if you can get a booking!

Great authentic Italian food delivered quickly by very helpful and friendly staff. We enjoyed Pizza's, the base was perfect topped with quality ingredients. We were also given complimentary bread, garlic bread and sautéed potatoes with onions, all delicious! We were also given a complimentary liqueur at the end of the meal. Highly recommend!

Have visited the area for many years and have always wanted to eat here but never got round to it until our latest trip .What a joy , food amazing ,service impeccable a sheer delight and the highlight of my Birthday.Sooo looking forward to eating here on our next trip .

Today was our first opportunity to visit Stefano’s after lockdown restrictions have been lifted.The restaurant has been extensively refurbished introducing a modern bistro style appearance. What has not changed during lockdown is the sheer passion of Stefano and his team. The quality of the food was as good as ever. Welcome back Stefano brilliant as ever.

This review comes from someone who doesn’t eat Italian food much - I prefer curry. However, we tried this last night and it was absolutely amazing. The menu is extensive and they had specials as well. Everything we had was delicious. It was busy - and deserves to be - so it was a good job we booked. Will I go again??? I think I have been converted so the answer is, yes, definitely.

Tonight I collected 2 calzones, 2 pizzas and 2 portions of chips, we haven’t ordered before as we live in Oakworth so it’s quite a trek but wanted to try it. . And Wow. Absolutely amazing. I have never tasted an Italian like it. Truely outstanding. Everything was boxed perfectly, and the chip wedges were gorgeous. 100% recommend. The staff were truely working their socks off to make sure everything was perfect..... and it was more than perfect. Very well done in a very tough climate. We enjoyed it so much. Thankyou we’ll be back. Xx

Its been many months now since my last Review, and in essence nothing has changed since that last Review.The Covid Virus still rules our lives, but we are fortunate in that the Restaurant remains open for pre-order and then 'collection meals'.The Staff remain committed to their task of beautifully prepared food, and excellent Service.By coincidence yesterday the Lamb was again on the Menu, and delicious it was, with Bev again choosing the 'Fish Duo' as her preferred main course meal. During these uncertain times its lovely that we are able to treat ourselves at this, our favourite Restaurant.For those who haven't paid the Staff a visit why not treat yourselves.You won't regret it, and its sure to put some 'bounce back in your step'.BevandFras.

We miss visiting our favourite Italian restaurant that has been closed during Covid. Stefano and his team have changed and developed a great system of ordering a quality take away meal. Customers can still enjoy their favourite dishes in their own home. Nothing has changed with the food quality just a different venue.

So on a stopover on the narrowboat, no restaurants open so decided to try a takeout to bring back to the boat, my hubby had meatballs + i had caneloni, food tasted amazing + better then what we had in sorrento last year, wish we were here longer so we could try other food on the menu, whoever runs this restaurant knows how to cook!! brilliant cooks and lovely staff thankyou

Had a birthday takeaway whilst on holiday. Well cooked food and plenty of it. The order was phoned in and was ready when they said it would be. There was a little too much sauce - 3 cartons and we used about a half. We had a selection of starters, Kiev calzones, the burger special and a pork dish. I loved that the takeaway cartons were in put in pizza boxes to make it easier to carry.

I'll start by saying that Stefanos Restaurant is our favourite Restaurant, and we've been returning customers for many years. The present Virus circumstances have been a great strain on everyone, and for those of us who previously enjoyed the fortnightly visit to see Betta, Stefano and all the lovely Staff, we were delighted to see that during these 'dark times', the Restaurant have recently started an 'Order and Collect' system.Ring up after 2pm and place your order. (Not open on a Monday).We ordered and collected a couple of Pitzas last week. Beautiful, and today we ordered the Fish Duo, and on a 'Special Order' basis, I ordered the Lamb Rump.As usual the meals were beautiful and tasty. (The Lamb being locally sourced).A fantastic effort is being made by one and all in the Restaurant, always during 'normal times', and even more so now during these uncertain times. For those who have never visited, go the extra mile, and for all those who are 'in the know' make that call and once again enjoy the great taste of the beautiful food prepared by Stefano and his Staff. Bevand Fras.

So, I ate alone last night, the highlight being a fantastic dish of two large pork medallions sandwiching oodles of spinach and covered in cheese with a great sauce to boot. Excellent friendly service as ever, but this CV business isn't doing any restaurants good in terms of bums on seats and Stef's is no exception. Still doing takeaways though and they'll survive all this because folk love the place too much to allow it to go under. My next review will be in a few months when I should have held my 75th birthday party, booking the whole place - 34 covers - for a Saturday night! I mean, where else...???

Lovely little restaurant serving fantastic Italian cuisine. Have visited many times. Food absolutely delicious on every occasion.Excellent Staff always very friendly and welcoming.The constant queue of people collecting takeaways may be testament to the quality of the food but I want to dine in a restaurant not a take-away.(10 people queuing for takeaways in the middle of a very small restaurant with nowhere else to wait means standing over people dining - not acceptable) Will not be visiting again !(Don't sit near the door)

Enjoyed a family meal on Sunday at this very friendly restaurant. The food from the varied menu, to suit all tastes, was excellent - well cooked, tasty and presented. The staff were very efficient, friendly and obliging. Only downside, restaurant small, but don't be put off, enjoy a visit!

Absolutely beautiful food. A true family run Italian restaurant. I have visited many of times and not found a better Italian yet. The restaurant is small and it would be nice to have a proper waiting area for people waiting for takeaways so they’re not stood next to your table in the middle of the restaurant. The food makes up for this minor inconvenience or you can get a takeout order which is cooked to the same high standards. 100% worth a visit, you won’t be disappointed! I highly recommend the penne arrabiata!

If you’re looking for a taste of Italy with well made food at a reasonable price look no further. The premises are a little small so dining in does sometimes feel a little squished, but the enthusiasm of owners and delicious meals make up for that. That said, we absolutely love (and probably prefer, purely for the lack of space in there!) getting a takeaway. The pizzas are amazing, so fresh, and the spare ribs are like no others!! The constant queue of people collecting their takeaways is testament to the quality and service. Brilliant xx

Well......we went for my birthday meal after recently moving to the area and recommendations and we were not let down! We were however surprised at the size of the restaurant when we first arrived as it is pretty small which we will now call cosy! We thought the complimentary bread and butter along with the tomato garlic bread was a lovely touch! I ordered the salmon fillet, the others ordered chicken in a creamy sauce, build your own pizza and a spaghetti bolognese.......none of us were disappointed and thoroughly enjoy it, very tasty! My children couldn't quite finish their mains after the complimentary bits and starters so we boxed and took away what wasn't eaten. All we could speak of on our walk home was how nice it was, how we were really pleasantly surprised and when we were next going back! Service was on point too! Lovely!

Beautiful authentic Italian food, with lovely people serving. The standard menu isn’t huge, but there is an impressive specials menu. I had garlic mushrooms to start, with prawns - nice and for main I had a linguine dish with smoked salmon and prawns from the specials. Only a small establishment, shame there isn’t a bar or waiting area - but the standard of food makes up for this! Defo recommend!

Visited for a group meal that booked the whole of the small restaurant. The group meal/Christmas menu was 5 courses (incl coffee), with multiple choices for starters and mains. Food was excellent, with friendly service.

Many visits to Stefanos as the food is superb, absolutely beautiful. Love the penne arrabiata. The best Italian food for miles however the restaurant is extremely cramped!

We arrived for the second sitting (8.30) We got a warm welcome from the staff and shown to our table, the free samples came out piping hot. I went for the stunning meatballs with Parmezan cheese,And a maincourse of Canneloni . We chose the House red wine which was a very Pallatable Montepulciano D abruzzo. A free limoncello to round off a wonderful evening. Being a thursday night it was slightly easier to book a table. Be warned Fridays and saturdays are booked up weeks in advance.

Very average food. But ok. Wouldn’t rush back Booked table at 6pm. Allowed to order by 6:45. Luckily the complimentary bread and tomatoe bread staved off the hunger. Type of place older generations go as they don’t know any better.

Food from Stefanos is second to none. Stefanos is the top of his game at “cheffing”. Dining room is warm and welcoming. Decor ok but we go for the food and that’s first class 👌🏽

stefano cooks hundreds of meals each week and every one comes out as perfect as the first so tasty and delicious so enjoyed our meal last night thank you all

Take away - Really lovely pizzas but ordered at 7pm, told it would be ready at 7.50, had to wait in the restaurant until 8.30, 40 past the time they told us on the phone that our food would be ready.

Our party of eight had our annual visit to Stefanos whilst in the area. We were impressed with the food yet again. Great food and great staff. Definitely worth a visit.

Been meaning to try this place for so long. Finally ticked it off the list and can't wait to re visit. Food was great and so were the atmosphere.

Decided to order from here after receiving recommendations from locals in The Red Lion. Ordered meal deal of 2 pizzas, meatballs and pasta of the day for £19.95. Unbelievable value for quality of food. Meatballs were succulent and flavoursome, with pasta and sauce very tasty. Pizzas were amazing! Couldn’t eat all, so took the rest home for the following night, reheated and just as nice. Restaurant was really busy when picked up food. Good to see for a small town on a Wednesday afternoon/evening.

We went here for a family gathering - as a small restaurant and a booking for 10, they facilitated our wish to try them out on a busy Friday night. Typically Italian it was happily noisy. Lots of lovely complimentary unexpected treats, which were gratefully received, however, the quality of their food and their reasonable prices made this icing on the cake! I recommend their fish specials- perfectly cooked. It was an unusual night in that a family of 10 including 6 children( with a couple of fussy eaters) from 11 to 17 and a vegetarian were all delighted with their food. Thank you Stefano and his team.

A small family run business serving excellent Italian food at great prices all presented by friendly staff. Complimentary garlic pizza, you can see your food being prepared, a wonderful experience all round.

Amazing is a much overused word but it is the perfect description for Stefanos. This was the best Italian meal I have ever had. Service was great and the food absolutely delicious. We had tasty morsels of fish with mayo & salad for a starter followed by tender slices of pork in brandy & cream. The vegetables were cooked to perfection. The sweets were also delicious. Portion sizes would fill the hungriest of dines and prices are very reasonable indeed. There are complimentary surprises but I'm not going to you about them- go there and discover them for yourself. You won't be disappointed! I look forward to my next visit.

Everybody raves about stefanos and I almost didn’t want to believe it, but how wrong was I! This quaint little restaurant serves beautiful authentic Italian cuisine, the flavours are brill and the service great, we liked it that much we got take out pizza the Friday after our reservation. Book in advance as they fill up fast, we only managed to get in due to a cancellation. Can’t wait to return

Tried to get into Stefanos on numerous occasions but it has always been fully booked. It was well worth the wait and persistence for availability.

Love love love this place! Always my first choice! Amazing food, lovely staff, every time I forget how yummy it is!

Staying nearby our hostess recommended Stefano’s and she wasn’t wrong. Freshly cooked food from a huge menu arrived piping hot and delicious. Hubby had salt and pepper ribs which fell clean off the bone and I had minestrone soup laden with veg. We both had chicken, mine with a tomato sauce, and his with cream, mushrooms, ham and cheese. Lyonnaise potatoes were so Morris’s and veg too meant we did not have room for dessert but the pavlova and Italian custard looked so nice. All this and complimentary liqueurs. Highly recommend. They also do the whole menu to take away!

Although living in Silsden for the last 7 years, this is the first time that I've managed to get a table in this Italian Restaurant. From the outside, this restaurant doesn't look much, but it is well worth trying. We received a very warm and friendly welcome and although the place is a bit cramped, it was a very enjoyable experience.

When we walked in the restaurant we were given a genuine warm welcome which was the best ever! The food then matched the welcome. It was first class.

Managed to get a table at short notice, made to feel very welcome. Good menu, specials board and then extras. Meatball starter followed by Pizza. All food served hot and reasonable gap between starter and main. Did not feel rushed.

Extremely busy and well patronised Italian restaurant. Tables somewhat close together but Maitre D' managed to squeeze around all the customers with consumate ease. Food excellent with reasonable choice of bottled beers/lagers.

A small well run restaurant always busy. The front of house staff are efficient and friendly.

Opted to order a takeout whilst staying in the local area on a Tuesday evening, to take advantage of the £9.95 offer. The offer is only on Tuesdays and Thursdays I believe. As part of the offer you can choose any pizza with two toppings, a portion of the ‘pasta of the day’, and a portion of layonnaise potatoes. This particular evening the pasta was cream of tomato with bolognaise, ham and salami. We ordered early as the reviews suggest that only a certain amount of takeout orders may be accepted, depending of course on how busy the restaurant is. I was informed my 6pm order would be ready for collection by 6:30pm (unsure if delivery is offered), and I arrived just before to collect. There was a very short wait and I could see that already the small restaurant was full. The food we received was absolutely wonderful, excellent value for money at only £9.95 and, comfortably fed 2 adults. All three of the dishes were flavoursome, extremely well presented and cooked.

I have eaten here a couple of times and have never left feeling disappointed (or hungry!). The restaurant is quite small and the downside to this is people stood over you while they wait for takeaways. There is a vast menu and loads of specials to choose from! The staff are all friendly and are very efficient. Booking is absolutely necessary.

I have been to a lot of Italian restaurants and I no good food it is organised chaos which gives it that family feel and the food is amazing I always get the scampi al a cream it is amazing!!! My family as had other pasta dishes, calzone and pizza and not one of us has ever had any fault. Only the wait time for take away and you can never get a table unless you book way in advance. You must try this place any bad reviews are people who don’t no what good home cooked food is.

It is a few years since we have eaten at Stephanos I won’t make that mistake again. We arrived for the 6pm sitting sat right in front of the kitchen didn’t feel in the way was fascinating watching the chefs st work in such a small area. We had steak and fish between us truly the best meal we have eaten at n ages. Brilliant service and wonderful food. Won’t leave it so long next time

I've been to Stefano's a number of times. The food is always brilliant with excellent service. The restaurant is small, so make sure you book. Highly recommended!!

Table for two on a Tuesday in January the restaurant was quiet save for a table of regulars who were clearly enjoying their evening. Despite being quiet there were plenty of staff to attend to us. With drinks on order (house red was lovely) we turned our attention to the menu. There was a huge choice across the regular menu and specials board but were then enlightened as to the extra special dishes. This made me think that the chef was creating food according to the good fresh ingredients which had been available to him that day. Whatever was going on the food was out of this world. Nicely presented within a suitable time scale, piping hot and tasty beyond compare. A complimentary side of garlic/tomato bread to accompany our starter and complimentary sautéed potatoes with our main was very tasty and appealed to our Yorkshire sense of values. The maitre d’ , chef and waitresses were brill; a fantastic mix of Yorkshire friendliness and Italian hospitality. We really enjoyed or evening. Thank you.

Been here several times and food is always brilliant. The place is small so you need to book. If you havent been you must try!

I’ve been visiting Stefano’s for 13 years now, and in my view there is still no restaurant within 50 miles to compare with its friendliness, excellent service, cheek-by-jowl intimate atmosphere, its gorgeous house red, and above all its glorious food. I Miei amici Stef and Betta are and always have been the most concerned of hosts to ensure an experience memorable for all the right reasons, and my latest visit was no exception. If I say that I had the Sea Bass and Haddock the dull words can’t possibly do justice to the hot, melt-in-the-mouth fishes and their sauce that the impossibly small kitchen conjured up. Steak? You just rest a knife blade on the meat and it sinks in almost without pressure. I’ve eaten mussels here that would grace any Belgian friterie. The waitresses are always gorgeous, helpful and professional – for all her motherliness Betta runs a tight front of house and the service is always impeccable.

Excellent food and great service. There’s always plenty to choose from. Staff very efficient and friendly. Good value for money!

It’s not often I feel I have to jump in with both feet....butttttt ... I’ve just read someone else’s review about this incredible restaurant and felt I had to respond. Some kind soul has actually commented that Stefanos is ‘disgustingly dirty’ and ‘greasy’ ... oh please?? You sure you were at Stefanos bud? Firstly ... the whole restaurant has just been decorated (not that it needed it!) Secondly the kitchen is totally open so you can see every single thing that’s going on... including constant ‘cleaning down’ ...and thirdly .... there is absolutely no grease in good, genuine Italian cooking. Extra virgin olive oil of the highest calibre is Stefano’s preference.. not ‘grease’ for goodness sake! This is a restaurant that can quite rightly rest on its laurels.. a truly genuine 100% Italian staff dedicated to quality and incredible value for money too. You try getting a table at short notice... it gets booked up for weeks in advance with regular customers happy to come back time and time and time again. SoooooooFrankiedemeter2 I detect an element of naughtiness in your remarks... leave Stefano’s alone mate... they don’t need you and your naughty comments!

their kitchen and food is very greasy and you can see the oil drip off your food! do not advise this as a good resaurant

The staff are so nice and helpful and friendly

Perfect family meal out. We all had a lovely time. Drinks all topped up with out having to ask. Lovely family run restaurant

Another visit to Stephanos this evening and not disappointed with either food or service. This little place is a gem! Have been on many an occasion and never been let down. All food is delicious and freshly cooked to order with specials available on starters and mains described and explained by staff. Complimentary homemade bread and tomato pizza bread whilst making menu choices, service quick and attentive.

A superb evening with friends an family made even more special by a great meal @ Stefano`s

The food here is to die for! For starters we had salt and pepper ribs, which were huge and just fell off the bone and Italian sausage with pasta in a really delicious sauce (I don't remember the name). For mains we had pasta and meatballs and fillet steak in a gorgeous garlic sauce, cooked to perfection. The complimentary tomato and garlic pizza bread and garlic potatoes are beautiful too. Italian food isn't usually my favourite but the food served here is stunning!

We dined here on a Sunday night in late September.