Diners' Choice: Hot spot restaurants in North Yorkshire

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Updated November 05, 2026

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Stefano's Pizza

4.9

4.9 (312)

£25 and under

Italian

Harrogate

About the restaurant

Welcome to Stefano's!
The authentic, Italian, wood-fired oven pizzeria in Harrogate. We offer traditional, Neapolitan based pizza's, made with Italian love, passion and only the finest ingredients to ensure every pizza is perfect!
Whether you join us in the chilled ambience of our restaurant or opt for take-away, you are promised a mouth watering experience that will leave your craving to return again and again!
Stefano and the team look forward to welcoming you soon!
Ciao for now!

Top review

Alex

Dined on Oct 28, 2026

Always a great meal, delicious pizzas, our grandchildren love it.

Casa Brazilian Rodizio

4.8

4.8 (1548)

£26 to £40

Brazilian Steakhouse

York

About the restaurant

Ranked #1 in the UK and #8 in the world for Casual Dining in TripAdvisor’s Travellers’ Choice Best of the Best Awards 2025 & 2026.

We are a family-run, authentic Brazilian rodizio-style restaurant with one goal in our heart: To provide an unforgettable authentic taste, service and experience for an unbeatable set price!
Dining with us grants unlimited access to our boundless selection of homemade cold and hot dishes from the salad bar. Additionally, you'll have the pleasure of savouring eighteen exquisite cuts of locally procured, premium meats and a selection of fresh seafood, expertly prepared by our skilled Brazilian chefs and served with passion from the kitchen to being carved at your table. We also serve a traditional Brazilian caipirinha cocktail, mojito and margarita, with a selection of beers, classic cocktails, wines, spirits and alcohol-free options.

Top review

OpenTable Diner

Dined 4 days ago

Great time here on a Tuesday evening. All food delicious and presented so well. Staff very attentive and welcoming. Expectations were high on booking this given the reviews but I am pleased that these were exceeded.

Johnny's Bar and Parlour

4.8

4.8 (63)

£26 to £40

English

Harrogate

About the restaurant

Johnny's Bar and Parlour is situated in the heart of Harrogate Town Centre, where the soul of jazz meets the art of dining. Slip behind the velvet curtain and into a warm, low lit haven of relaxation and discovery. Our bar showcases expertly crafted cocktails, an extensive wine menu and a fine whisky collection. While the kitchen serves a variety of dishes, each with a story to tell... Jemima Harrison, head chef and founder, has curated a menu with fine-dining inspired dishes influenced by flavours from around the world. This includes small tapas-style dishes to larger plates that tantalise the tastebuds. Johnny's comes alive with intimate live music that sets the mood for nights that linger...

Top review

catherine

Dined on Oct 30, 2026

Outstanding as always, the ambience, the live music. The EXCELLENT service (the team really are that good) the quality of the wine & drinks list & the exquisite food. COMPLIMENTS TO THE CHEF!

The Pickled Sprout

4.6

4.6 (1862)

£25 and under

British

Harrogate

About the restaurant

**Harrogate’s newest botanically inspired bar and restaurant**

Awarded Harrogate’s Restaurant & Chef of the Year 2025, The Pickled Sprout is set in the heart of town, offering a fresh and soulful dining experience in opulent surroundings.

Our menu features hearty favourites, nourishing superfoods, and creative dishes made with the finest locally sourced ingredients, alongside house-crafted cocktails, wines, and lagers.

The Pickled Sprout offers a range of spaces including the restaurant, bar, private dining rooms, a garden room, balcony seating, and outdoor space.

*Dog friendly in our bar area and outdoor seating areas, while the main restaurant remains dog-free.

Please note: bar area bookings are bar service only.

Top review

Tony

Dined 7 days ago

The pickled sprout Harrogate is a fantastic place to eat I try my best to book a table at least once a month. The food the restaurant and the staff are outstanding you really cannot beat the pickled sprout. Anyone who books a table here will never be left hungry. The fantastic chefs cook your food to perfection and the rest of the staff make your evening outstanding and comfortable. Well done pickled sprout Harrogate once again; you’re the best.

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Popular dish

460g Grilled Chateaubriand

Drake's Fisheries York

4.6

4.6 (266)

£25 and under

British

York

About the restaurant

Coming Soon!

Top review

claire

Dined on Oct 30, 2026

Delightful staff & top quality food. Clean place with lovely ambience. Consistently good every time I've been!

The Fat Badger Harrogate

4.5

4.5 (2917)

£25 and under

British

Harrogate

About the restaurant

The Fat Badger restaurant offers an exquisite dining experience in the heart of Harrogate. The restaurant serves superb quality AA rosette food in elegant surroundings.
Dogs are welcome in our restaurant and heated & sheltered outdoor areas.
From Monday to Thursday your table is likely to be allocated into our bar area for lunch.
Tables for our bar on weekends and outdoor patio all the time can not be booked in advance and are offered on a first come first served basis.
Last orders are to be taken before the closing time.

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Zoe

Dined 7 days ago

As always excellent food in a lovely environment. Great place and always consistent.

The Star Inn The City

4.5

4.5 (7648)

£26 to £40

Contemporary British

York

About the restaurant

Located in the Old Engine House on the edge of York's Museum Gardens in a riverside setting close to the historic Lendal Bridge, The Star Inn The City has an enviable position, which we aim to match with the best produce God's Own Country has to offer and genuine Yorkshire hospitality for the 'whole package'.

We offer an all day menu which can be enjoyed for both lunch and dinner, as well as serving up breakfast Friday to Sunday, and on Sunday's we serve up our famous Sunday roasts between 12-4pm.

We pride ourselves on being a a food-led celebration destination, with guests being able to enjoy view of the River Ouse from our Garden Room or outside on our riverside terrace. For more intimate occasions we also offer two exclusive Private Dining rooms for celebrations such as graduations, weddings and birthdays.

For more information head to our website, or call one of our friendly members of staff today.

Top review

Robert

Dined 3 days ago

Enjoyed two courses from the Market Menu which were excellent and great value.

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Experience

Burns Night Supper Club

Malt Bar & Deli

4.4

4.4 (12)

£26 to £40

Wine Bar

Selby

About the restaurant

MALT Bar & Deli is set in the heart of the historic town of Sherburn-In-Elmet in North Yorkshire and is the brainchild of local couple Clare and Ant Eckford. Named after their four children – Molly, Anna, Lucy and Tom, it is a real passion project for them both, bringing a place to meet the needs of the changing community and to enhance our small but vibrant town centre.

Situated on the site of the former Fultons frozen foods store, we bring you locally roasted coffee, cakes and brunch items during the day and transform into a fabulous bar in the evenings. We also operate as a deli – fine cheeses and charcuterie to takeaway or eat in on our sharing platters, which includes a Yorkshire platter featuring Starkeys award winning pork pies! Finally our newest addition are our stone baked pizzas, as well as our fabulous toasties and sandwiches made with our local produce.

Our wine selection has been handpicked by Clare and our cocktails are legendary! We have live music most Saturdays.

Top review

Lauren

Dined on Oct 22, 2026

It was an amazing night! Really tasty food, good drinks and service. It was super busy so the atmosphere was really good but not so busy that you weren’t getting the right attention! Also, that dessert was incredible, thank you, it was amazing!

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Experience

Bottomless Brunch - £8pp deposit

Experience

Business Club

Experience

Private Event - £100 deposit

The Fat Badger York

4.3

4.3 (1683)

£25 and under

British

York

About the restaurant

Dine in style in The Fat Badger York with tables to choose from in our restaurant, private dining area or The Fat Badger bar. Or, if you'd like to dine alfresco we have a fantastic outdoor garden adjacent to York's historic city centre walls, overlooking the Minster.

Scan the QR code on your table to order and we will do the rest!

With our Head Chef, you'll find delicious, classic British and international cuisine, with daily specials chosen from fresh, locally sourced ingredients.

Please note bookable tables are inside, all outside tables are on a first-come first-served basis.

Dogs are welcome in our Bar area or Garden area (Walk-in only)

Top review

John

Dined 4 days ago

The Fat Badger is something I first tried in Whitby and was blown away with the quality of food, ale and service. York has been of the same high standard. Harrogate is next on my radar. Highly recommend 👍

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Experience

Fat Badger Burger Monday

Bowland Forest Farm

4.2

4.2 (24)

£26 to £40

British

Wigglesworth

About the restaurant

Nestled in the heart of the Forest of Bowland, Bowland Forest Farm offers two distinct dining experiences under one roof - The Forest Lounge and The Bowland Grill.

The Forest Lounge
The Forest Lounge is our relaxed, welcoming dining space, perfect for everything from leisurely lunches and casual catch-ups to coffee, cake and drinks. With its laid-back atmosphere and inviting surroundings, the Lounge offers a more informal dining experience, with a menu designed for easy, relaxed eating throughout the day.

The Bowland Grill
For something a little more indulgent, The Bowland Grill offers a dedicated dining experience centred around hearty, quality food and classic grill favourites. With its own menu and distinct area within the venue, the Grill is the perfect choice for those looking to sit down and enjoy a more substantial meal.

Two Concepts. One Destination.
While both experiences are part of Bowland Forest Farm, each has its own atmosphere, menu and identity.

Top review

Peter

Dined 6 days ago

Lovely Sunday lunch. Keep doing what you are doing great. Our friends enjoyed it too and have been a number of times. We had been with previous owners. Only things we forgot to use was our 10% discount, as we are all Bowland Fell caravan owners.

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