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For Italian restaurants in Yorkshire you will find plenty of choice whether you're in the city centres of York, Leeds or Sheffield or out in the smaller towns and rural Yorkshire locations. You can find everyday pizza and pasta meals in any of the many Italian restaurant chains such as Ask, Cafe Nero, Zizis, Pizza Express and Pizza Hut. Alternatively you can aim for more adventurous or authentic Italian cuisine in the independent Italian restaurants around the county. Many Italian restaurants are run by Italian families who bring traditional regional Italian cuisine to many of Yorkshire's towns and cities. You can also find some of the country's best contemporary Italian restaurants in the region that offer modern Italian cuisine using authentic and locally produced foods.
The choice for vegetarians is usually excellent Yorkshire Italian restaurants as much of the authentic Italian cuisine doesn't rely heavily on meat. Check listings for those Italian restaurants in Yorkshire that specialise in offering a good range of vegetarian choices. There's nothing better than an authentic thin crust pizza and the more authentic Italian restaurants will offer these, alongside pasta and meat courses, with a variety of toppings to suit all tastes. If you're in a hurry or on a self-catering family holiday you may find it easier to have Italian meals or pizza delivered to your door - there's usually a good choice available in Yorkshire so check the iKnow-Yorkshire hospitality listings.
You will find a good choice of Italian restaurants in Leeds, Huddersfield, Scarborough and Wakefield. Don't miss hidden gems in Yorkshire towns and villages where you may just find a fantastic traditional Italian restaurant in former English country pubs with cosy traditional surroundings.
There's good smattering of Italian restaurants in York scattered all around the city centre. Like the city itself the Italian restaurants are a mix between traditional Italian restaurants serving authentic Italian cuisine and contemporary styled Italian restaurants and cafe bars serving good quality Italian food. There's even a Sardinian restaurant for particular regional specialities.
York Italian restaurants are popular with visitors and there is a good choice of Italian restaurants placed in particular hotspots along the River Ouse, near York Minster and in popular shopping districts in The Shambles and the authentic Tuscany Restaurant on Coney Street which also offers a good vegetarian choice. What more romantic setting than dining in an Italian restaurant in the shadow of York Minster? Try La Vecchia Scuola that prides itself on offering authentic, adventurous and creative Italian cuisine near the city's most famous landmark, York Minster.
Although there is the usual Italian chain restaurants scattered around the city, there are also independent Italian restaurants York offering simple, good quality Italian dining in contemporary and stylish surroundings. Pizza and pasta restaurants are often popular for busy visitors wanting a quick but authentic pizza or pasta dish before embarking on the next round of sightseeing. There are also plenty of Italian styled cafe bars - a must for topping up those caffeine levels!
Leeds is one of the main shopping and business centres of the north. It's therefore no surprise to find it being marketed as a "Gastro City" with a wide variety of different cuisines from all over the world. For Italian restaurants in Leeds an increasing choice of both authentic Italian-run restaurants and Italian pizza and pasta chain restaurants have become established over the last ten years or so. Bibis and Casa Mia are some of the most longstanding Italian restaurants in the city and there are plenty of young pretenders popping up all the time.
Today you can find Leeds Italian restaurants with street cafe dining, top Italian restaurants with contemporary authentic cuisine and the main Italian chain restaurants handy for the main shopping centres and business districts. For that quick stop off while hitting the shops there's plenty of informal pizza and pasta restaurants for Italian dining and if you're looking for something with that traditional lively Italian atmosphere try places like the Flying Pizza in Roundhay.
Just a little further out of Leeds city centre at Roundhay and Chapel Allerton is where you'll find some of Leeds' longest running restaurants like Rico's for traditional Italian cuisine and Casa Mia for an unpretentious Italian run restaurant. Although there's usually an excellent choice of vegetarian meals in all Italian restaurants Leeds, there are specialist vegetarian Italian restaurants and some also offer a takeaway service.
There's a fantastic choice of Italian restaurants in Sheffield. The city centre has the biggest choice of Italian restaurants ranging from nationwide Italian chain restaurants like Pizza Express, Ask, Bella Italia and Pizza Hut to traditional family run Italian restaurants serving authentic Italian dishes. Looking around Sheffield's city centre you'll find a huge choice of pizzerias, Italian pasta restaurants and take aways. You'll find more Italian chain restaurants at Meadowhall Shopping Centre and a good scattering of independent Italian restaurants around Sheffield city centre.
Sheffield Italian restaurants range from contemporary restaurants with authentic Italian pizza and pasta dishes in stylish surroundings to traditional family run Italian restaurants with typical Italian decor and dining. Top Italian restaurants in Sheffield include Nonnas which prides itself on its authentic rustic and traditional Italian dishes. The ever-critical Gordon Ramsey has even paid a visit! Sheffield is also home to Marco@Milano - voted one of the UK's best Italian restaurants in The Observer.
Sheffield's Golden Mile - Ecclesall Road - is where you'll find some of Sheffield's best restaurants and bars and that includes several Italian restaurants. The area is a fantastic, lively part of the city for a great night out. Italian food immediately conjures up the ultimate romantic dining experience. You'll find plenty of romantic Italian restaurants Sheffield with cosy booths or intimate tables for two. Rossi's is one such Italian restaurant renowned for its sumptuous decor and fine Italian cuisine - perfect for a quiet dinner for two.
Italian restaurants in North Yorkshire
Italian restaurants in West Yorkshire
Italian restaurants in East & South Yorks
