The best restaurants serving Mediterranean food in Harrogate Yorkshire and The Humber

What a let down. Many great reviews but tucked in amongst them are some telling ones which match our experience. We had a reservation for 8pm. On arrival there was a short delay before we were shown to a table in a small-ish back room. We were the only group in that room, the table was not set and the room was functional at best, completely lacking in the atmosphere and cosiness of the down stairs area and front room. (Note to owner - if you're going to use this room then (a) keep it decorated and tables laid and (b) put either a larger group in it or two groups.) We waited, and waited ..... and waited some more. Eventually one of us grabbed the waiter as he passed and requested the menus. These duly arrived. The waiter gave us a lengthy description of the specials and other dishes and we felt that things might improve. We asked to order our drinks and the waiter said he would come back to do that. We waited, and waited.... and waited some more. Half an hour later we still had no drinks, our order had not been taken and the table was still unlaid. We left. No acknowledgement from the waiter as we went. No apology. Nothing.

We waited 55 minutes for our food despite the restaurant not being that busy and having no warning about any delay. The food itself (when it eventually arrived) was tasty but the service was really bad, with no one interested in taking our order or checking on us at any point. This was topped off by a bizarre interaction with the waiter when I ordered a bottle of Peroni, who tried to make me change my order to an Efes. I get it, it's a Turkish beer and a nice one, I just happen to prefer Peroni. It then arrived pre-poured in a half-pint glass and there was no sign of the rest of my 330ml bottle, which we were charged for in full. Luckily, I was spared the embarrassment a second time because no one ever came back to offer me another drink when I finished it. We could have just come on a bad day, other reviews are largely positive, but we didn't get more than a cursory apology or even a thank you and goodbye when we left. Overall, this was some of the worst service I've ever had eating out.

Wide menu and good food but service was a significant issue. Booked table in advance for 7 of us at 8:30. Restaurant was busy on arrival but we took seats and ordered drinks. Eventually told the kitchen was overwhelmed and we would have to wait for food. Eventually food arrived after 10pm. Tapas was good and lots of choice, but note GF options are not all GF, ie GF meat on not-GF bread. Pizzas were ok but nothing special. Ended up spending far more on drink than we'd expected due to an hr and a half delay, so some compensation gesture from restaurant would have been nice.

ABSOLUTELY 5 STAR STAFF ARE LOVELY FOOD AMAZING DEFENTLY COME BACK One of best restaurant must go ! Very clean, atmosphere 5 🌟

Lovely experience all round with delicious food and excellent service!

First visit here. Made welcome. Relaxed and casual dining. Large menu choices. Mediterranean influences and Greek /Turkish specialities. Large selection of cakes patties.

Our second visit to this cafe. Our first visit was after they had just opened and it was a very enjoyable experience. However this was to be our last. Upon ordering we were advised there would be a delay on our food of no more than 30mins. 40 minutes later we were served 2 lukewarm dishes with no apology. There was no further acknowledgement of us while we sat waiting, no offer of a refill of our drinks which had been delivered shortly after ordering and drunk. The cafe did not appear to be overly full. There appeared to be no rush or urgency in the kitchen or on the delivery, with plates being left stood awaiting on the side to be delivered. No apology given upon paying or as we left. Obviously not bothered about the experience being offered or repeat business and trade. I wish we had we left and gone elsewhere.

Excellent food with lots of choice. The service was also excellent. Recommended.

Wraps are absolutely superb. Had one this evening, defo use again. Really filling, do not hesitate to order. Recommended to all.

I have visited on a number of occasions. This time we had dinner in The Orchid restaurant. We went for a drink in the bar at Fletchers Restaurant first which was lovely but completely empty. We then went to the Orchid which again was so quiet with only 1 other table occupied. The food was delicious, although hugely overpriced at £48 for a fillet steak with a few chips and an extra £5 if you wanted peppercorn sauce. The service was unfortunately extremely slow for drinks even though the restaurant was empty.