
Emporio Italia
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About Emporio Italia
Emporio Italia is an Italian restaurant in Ilkley, run from 7 Railway Rd as a father-and-son kitchen. The cooking is Southern Italian, from Calabria, and relies on ingredients sourced from Italy. The menu is a short blackboard that changes daily, and the chef-owner comes out to the dining room to talk guests through each dish. The room is small, and reservations are required. An Italian wine list accompanies the food.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingPaid street parking · Parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, seating
- Good for kidsHigh chairs
- DietaryVegetarian options
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention chef explaining daily menu, lasagna, fish dish and Italian wine list.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention chef explaining daily menu, lasagna, fish dish and Italian wine list.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the owner-chef coming to the table to talk through a short, daily-changing menu, which gives the room a family-run feel. Among the dishes named, the lasagna is called superb and the fish is described as as good as one reviewer has had anywhere. Others praise genuine Southern Italian cooking made with Italian-sourced ingredients. Close behind is the atmosphere, described as cosy, relaxed and friendly, with service called attentive without being overbearing and a wine list that sticks to Italian classics. Several say the place is very popular and advise booking in advance, with one noting tables can be taken months ahead. Value is repeatedly called reasonable for the quality. The criticisms are minor: one reviewer found the pasta a little overcooked with lots of sauce, and the inside is described as small, though an outdoor table suited one lunch party. One diner notes that every plate came back clean during a fully booked lunch sitting.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the owner-chef coming to the table to talk through a short, daily-changing menu, which gives the room a family-run feel. Among the dishes named, the lasagna is called superb and the fish is described as as good as one reviewer has had anywhere. Others praise genuine Southern Italian cooking made with Italian-sourced ingredients. Close behind is the atmosphere, described as cosy, relaxed and friendly, with service called attentive without being overbearing and a wine list that sticks to Italian classics. Several say the place is very popular and advise booking in advance, with one noting tables can be taken months ahead. Value is repeatedly called reasonable for the quality. The criticisms are minor: one reviewer found the pasta a little overcooked with lots of sauce, and the inside is described as small, though an outdoor table suited one lunch party. One diner notes that every plate came back clean during a fully booked lunch sitting.
Featured reviews
- Amanda Shepherd
“We had such a lovely evening here From the moment we walked in, we loved the warm, relaxed atmosphere. The food was the highlight for us. Beautifully prepared, full of flavour and made with authentic quality Italian-sourced ingredients. You could really taste the freshness , passion and care that had gone into every dish. Exquisite!!!!! The service was friendly and attentive without being overbearing, which made the whole evening feel relaxed and enjoyable. . 🇮🇹❤️ Amanda & girls xx”
- Dudley Nelson
“This is undoubtedly the best restaurant in ilkley. The menu changes daily and they talk through the menu to tell you what each dish is. There are many stand out dishes, the lasagna is superb, and the fish is as good as I've had anywhere. Very popular, make sure you book!”
- Graham Jones
“Quite simply THE best Italian restaurant in Yorkshire and probably the North of England. Don’t believe me? Then go and experience the food. The staff are great as well - genuine family business.”
- Emily Hutchinson
“3rd visit since late last year and it only gets better and better. It’s an absolute gem and we’re so pleased to have found it! The atmosphere is brilliant, the staff are always very welcoming and the food is spot on.”
- Hugh Fowler
“An absolute gem! Extremely good food and top quality, relaxed, professional service. It's a very good example of somewhere that appears to do something very well effortlessly whilst demonstrating clear skill and class. It's a small and intimate place and the buzz is electric. Every single dish in the fully booked second sitting for lunch today was clean - not a leftover to be seen anywhere. Everyone was clearly having a great time. Reasonably priced for sure for the quality and experience. I'm already thinking about when to go back!”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
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- Saturday
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- Sunday
- Closed
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Paid street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dine-in
- Vegetarian options
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- Alcohol
- Cozy
- Beer
- Coffee
- Lunch
- Dessert
- Offerings· 4
- Cocktails
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Wine
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Crowd· 1
- Groups
- Parking· 1
- Parking
- Dining options· 3
- Dinner
- Seating
- Table service
- Family-friendly· 1
- High chairs
- Planning· 3
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Reservations required
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Highlights· 1
- Great wine list
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Atmosphere· 3
- Casual
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Accessibility· 1
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Location
Italian restaurants near Emporio Italia
- Galo's kitchen4.82470 mi£20–60
two-course set lunch menu, scallops starter, focaccia
- Pranzo Italian Ilkley4.74350.1 mi£20–50
garlic focaccia, nduja sausage pasta, beef shin ragù pasta
- Stefano's4.75344.8 mi£20–30
complimentary pizza bread, complimentary limoncello liqueur, pork rolandino and specials
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emporio Italia | 4.9349 | — | £30–40 | chef explaining daily menu, lasagna, fish dish |
| Galo's kitchen | 4.8247 | 0 mi | £20–60 | two-course set lunch menu, scallops starter, focaccia |
| Pranzo Italian Ilkley | 4.7435 | 0.1 mi | £20–50 | garlic focaccia, nduja sausage pasta, beef shin ragù pasta |
| Stefano's | 4.7534 | 4.8 mi | £20–30 | complimentary pizza bread, complimentary limoncello liqueur, pork rolandino and specials |
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