Location: York
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Where to eat Mediterranean food in York: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Discover Restaurants offering the best Mediterranean food in York, England, United Kingdom. Just two hours north of London by rail, the city of York holds 1900 years' worth of history in its ancient walls. The Romans built the city in 71 AD, and the Vikings captured it in 866 AD. Stop by the Yorkshire Museum and Gardens for a look at what the Roman and Vikings left behind (they must have packed light when they left). From there, move on to the York Castle Museum for a not-so-quick overview of the most recent 400 years.
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10. The Olive Tree
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1051 reviews
One of the finest Mediterranean restaurant in York city since 2006. Stunning view of Clifford's tower through the wide window and freshly cooked dishes with friendly staff will give you a real experience. Our passion for Mediterranean food has always been
Reviewed By dig32
Interesting menu with lots of choice for vegetarians and meat eaters. We enjoyed the pumpkin ravioli, four cheeses pizza and slow cooked lamb. Fantastic service and good value as well as a great view of Cliffordâs Tower. Canât understand why it was not full on a Friday night. Go there!!!
9. Il Paradiso del Cibo
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1332 reviews
Real and authentic italian food with strong sardinian influence.Good selection of home-made fresh pasta , regional italian dishes, fantastic pizzas cooked in a real wood burn pizza oven .large screen tv featuring all the major european leagues games live.
Reviewed By Lucy R
This restaurant was recommended by the nearby hotel where I was staying. Hotel staff kindly booked a table for me for later that same evening. The restaurant is very small and I noticed people that came in without reservations were being turned away. (so by all means book in advance) The pasta dish I ordered was very good, a plentiful portion served with bread and olive oil. The house red wine was fine with my meal. Price was very reasonable, considering the quality of the food. Service was prompt, staff friendly. If you want Italian food in York this is the place to go. Highly recommend.
8. Zills - Tapas & Mezze
Overall Ratings
4 based on 307 reviews
Zills a quirky, rustic, yet modern place on the bohemian quarter of Gillygate â 60 second walk from York Minster. Sip our Taverna style drinks, travelled from Spain, Italy, France, Greece and Turkey. The likes of Keo, Efes, Peroni, Moretti. Check out our
Reviewed By danielwD298FB
A difficult 3 stars to give - an evening of ups and downs. The staff were extremely enthusiastic and friendly, which was really lovely, and the atmosphere was close and intimate. The food was good - nothing out of this world or novel, but delicious nonetheless. The pricing was not horrific either. Unfortunately they seemed particularly stressed - our order was taken twice, and despite this we still did not get the dishes we ordered, and got a few dishes we did not order. The prawns were also unshelled on the menu, but came very much shelled. This seemed to be the case with a few tables around us as well. We still managed to have a really enjoyable evening, helped by the zeal of the staff.
7. Marzano Italian Grill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 572 reviews
Marzano Italian is a new Restaurant on Fossgate, York. With a warm atmosphere and authentic Italian food. Gluten free options available also.
Reviewed By DebbieC796
We visited here for my Birthday....had a lovely table in the window (I do like to people watch). My Husband and I shared The Mediterranean Platter to start. I then had Risotto Pollo E Funghi my Hubby had Calzone Con Pollo E Pancetta. All very delicious.I was also presented with a scoop of ice cream with a candle! haha If ever we're inYork we'd visit again.Hi Debbie, thank you so much for leaving us such a nice review, we really appreciate your feedback!We always try to go the extra mile for our guest's Birthdays and we hope to welcome you back to our venue in the near future for another 5 star experience.
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6. The Olive Tree
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1051 reviews
One of the finest Mediterranean restaurant in York city since 2006. Stunning view of Clifford's tower through the wide window and freshly cooked dishes with friendly staff will give you a real experience. Our passion for Mediterranean food has always been
Reviewed By dig32
Interesting menu with lots of choice for vegetarians and meat eaters. We enjoyed the pumpkin ravioli, four cheeses pizza and slow cooked lamb. Fantastic service and good value as well as a great view of Cliffordâs Tower. Canât understand why it was not full on a Friday night. Go there!!!
5. Little Italy
Overall Ratings
4 based on 2871 reviews
Our listing for Little Italy restaurant appears to have been removed from the York restaurant listings , can you please ensure we are re listed . Thank you
Reviewed By Andrew R
Our experience on 31 Oct 19 replicates that of sealdriver below, almost exactly; so there appears to be an unwelcome trend developing. This review is therefore intended as a genuine feedback to the management so that this, previously excellent, restaurant doesnât go âdown the panâ on the service level.First, arrived at the head of 3 groups of diners (tables for 2, 4 and 2 respectively) at 1915 for a pre-booked table, in our case, for 1930 - so a little early - and werenât surprised to be told that the table wasnât ready and would we please wait; no worries, expected that. The group of 4 were booked for 1915, their table was ready, and they were ushered straight up. The third couple were also a 1930 booking, so we expected them to be waiting a few minutes with us. Not a bit of it. They were ushered straight up for their table for 2 as well! After a wait, we too were ushered upstairs to our table and seated at a window seat; we were initially pleased about that as we hoped to watch the Halloween activities in the street below! However, it was immediately apparent that there was a very cold draught coming from the window area across our lower extremities; we reluctantly lowered the blind and placed a scarf along the window ledge to try to block the cold. Nonetheless, it was clear that we were going to be chilled during our meal and we asked to move to another table for 2 immediately adjacent, that was now vacant, to get out of the draught. This was readily agreed, and the initial part of dinner proceeded in accordance with our previous experience here. THE FOOD WAS EXCELLENT; well cooked, tasty, nicely presented.Once the main courses had been cleared, however, we werenât asked if we wanted dessert and try as we might we couldnât get the attention of the waiting staff working our area, it was as if we had become invisible; other diners who had been seated after us were now well into their coffee! Eventually, we got the attention of a waiter working a different section and ordered our desserts; we wouldnât now have time for coffee to meet our transport timetable. As dessert was cleared, we asked for the bill; 15 minutes later still no bill (waiting staff clearing and relaying tables for further, non-existent, diners; restaurant now 2/3 empty). We had no option but to go to the counter to ask for our bill, which hadnât been actioned/totalled. In summation, the food is good/excellent. But the level of customer service was poor. So, thatâs the reason there was no gratuity. This was for our wedding anniversary and the pleasant dining experience was overshadowed by the unsatisfactory level of service that, unfortunately, became the topic of discussion for the rest of the night and took the edge off of what should have been, based on previous experience, a pleasant eveningâs dining.We will go back again, everywhere has an off day; but if it happens againâ¦â¦â¦.
4. L'uva Vino e Cucina
Overall Ratings
4 based on 193 reviews
L'uva is a an authentic Italian Wine Bar and restaurant based in the centre of York. Our passion is to serve exclusive Italian wines and fresh Italian food packed full of flavour in an atmosphere that is comfortable, stylish and welcoming. Our menu change
Reviewed By Robzere31
Visited L'uva whilst on a weekend visit to York for my wifes birthday, friendly service throughout, great wine with many being imported specifically for the restaurant. Food is superb, the spaghetti with truffle & creamy cheese sauce is the best I've eaten since a visit to Rome back in 2015, & whilst not the cheapest place to eat the quality of the food certainly makes it worth the money for a special night out.Thank you for the fab review! We look forward to hosting you for your next celebration! Kind Regards,Georgia
3. Delrio's Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 2562 reviews
Delrio's Restaurant offers home-cooked Italian food with a strong Sardinian influence in a lively environment. Enjoy candle-lit dining in this atmospheric cellar restaurant located adjacent to the historic Micklegate Bar and just a few minutes walk from Y
Reviewed By LancsRecruiter
What a great underground find. The restaurant is downstairs in a cellar, which provides for some great alcoves and a fantastic atmosphere. We didn't have a reservation for a Thursday night visit, but when we turned up a 6pm, they had just opened and managed to squeeze us in. I would recommend a reservation though, as by the time we left at 7.30pm, the place was really busy. Great food and service, what a fantastic place, highly recommended.
2. Sotano Charcuterie & Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 726 reviews
Sotano (Spanish for basement) is situated in the heart of York in the Old Latin Quarter. Sotano offers a relaxed atmosphere, serving authentic tapas/small plates/sharers, fine wines, craft/world beers, rare spirits & bespoke contemporary cocktails. Open T
Reviewed By janeclayton
Great range of tapas and plenty of vegetarian options.Specials board too with a another great section. Service was extremely friendly and efficient.The majority of our tapas were delicious especially the mushroom croquettes, wow, they were amazing. The patatas bravas however were quite a disappointment, the cubes of potato were too big, sauce rather bland and not much of it.Will definitely return we are in York next time and look forward to trying other things on the menu. Such great value for money and lovely cosy ambience.Thank you so much for the feedback! We are so sorry about the Patatas, this really isn't something we hear, its usually people asking for the recipe! We will certainly investigate this. See you again soon!
1. Buongiorno
Overall Ratings
5 based on 317 reviews
Small family business, creative ,authentic, very fine ingredients mixed up with your fish and meat . take away food available only if the restaurant is not too busy.
Reviewed By Charlotte L
Great experience, food fantastic, just like being on holiday. Will definitely be coming again soon, and lovely to have such a wide choice of specials. Very hospitable and friendly staff too!
