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Emporio Italia — Italian restaurants in Ilkley

Emporio Italia

Italian restaurantsIlkley

4.9 out of 5 stars4.9(349 reviews)

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Quick info

+44 194 360 87 97
7 Railway Rd, Ilkley LS29 8HQ, United Kingdom
£30–40

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

  • Reservations
    Accepts reservations
  • Parking
    Paid street parking · Parking
  • Accessibility
    Wheelchair: entrance, seating
  • Good for kids
    High chairs
  • Dietary
    Vegetarian options

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Reviews

4.9/5
349 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention chef explaining daily menu, lasagna, fish dish and Italian wine list.

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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
,
Saturday
,
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
Show more amenities
  • 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

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