
La Piazza Antica
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About La Piazza Antica
On Goodramgate in York city centre, La Piazza Antica is an Italian restaurant in a family-run format that welcomes walk-ins across lunch and dinner. The kitchen covers a broad Italian menu with pasta dishes such as penne arrabbiata, lasagne, and carbonara, alongside pizza and seafood, and finishes with tiramisu. Diners sit in a relaxed, family-friendly setting, with dogs welcome and a private dining room at the back for groups. Service is counter-style at the front, and the chefs are known to step out of the kitchen to chat with guests. The restaurant sits among the streets of the old town, close to the main shopping lanes and within easy reach of the city walls. A vegan menu runs alongside the main Italian list.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingUsually difficult to find a space
- AccessibilityWheelchair: seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · Has changing table(s) · High chairs
- DietaryVegan options · Vegetarian options
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Menu & Prices
74 dishes · mains £4–66- Moretti 660ml£6.95
- Peroni Pint£6.95
- Peroni 1/2 Pint£3.95
- Mela Rosa Cider 330ml£5.75
- Black Sheep 500ml£6.75
- Peroni 330ml£5.55
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention italian food, tiramisu, carbonara and lasagne.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention italian food, tiramisu, carbonara and lasagne.
Customer Review Summary
The carbonara draws consistent praise, with several diners calling it exceptional, and the lasagne is singled out as very good. Staff friendliness and a welcoming atmosphere run through nearly every review. One diner describes a long wait and a bland, overcooked meal, while another notes a baked dessert that a server had promptly remade. Most recommend booking ahead, and many say they plan to return on future visits to York.
Customer Review Summary
The carbonara draws consistent praise, with several diners calling it exceptional, and the lasagne is singled out as very good. Staff friendliness and a welcoming atmosphere run through nearly every review. One diner describes a long wait and a bland, overcooked meal, while another notes a baked dessert that a server had promptly remade. Most recommend booking ahead, and many say they plan to return on future visits to York.
Featured reviews
- Angela Whiting
“Lovely restaurant , nice busy atmosphere, delicious food . Lasagne was very good and the staff were very friendly. Would definitely recommend.”
- Christine
“De passage a York pour nos vacances, nous avons trouvé ce restaurant et nous y sommes rendu sans réservation, nous y avons été tres bien accueillis. Le personnel très sympathique à fait son possible pour comprendre notre mauvais anglais et nous avons beaucoup rit ensemble de nos erreurs. La cuisine etait excellente, nous nous sommes régalé. Un petit soucis avec un dessert trop cuit, je n’avais rien dit car nous passions un très bon moment, mais dès que la serveuse s’en est aperçue, elle en a parler au cuisinier qui s’est empressé de venir s'excuser et de m’en refaire un, j’ai trouvé ca particulièrement gentil et professionnel. En bref c’est un endroit magnifique, un personnel vraiment gentil, sympathique et pro. Si nous retournons a York nous y repasserons sans hésiter.”
- Tim Barrett
“This restaurant was recommended to us. We really loved the authentic Italian food and the atmosphere. We are going back tonight.”
- David Whalley
“For a busy restaurant with a lot of cover the servers did amazing and the food was equally as good. Thanks you for a perfect night and the best lamb cutlets I’ve ever had. And being short staffed you wouldn’t have noticed. Thanks you.”
- BaluMark
“Insanely good carbonara, and one of the only places I been to do Tiramisu eight”
Highlights
“La Piazza Antica | Authentic Italian Restaurant in York City Center Located near York Minster in a historic, 15th-century timber-framed building, La Piazza Antica serves traditional Italian cuisine tailored for tourists and locals. Our Menu: Stone-baked pizzas, classic pasta dishes, premium steaks, fresh seafood, and a fully dedicated vegan menu. Atmosphere & Space: Features a spacious dining area for large group parties, cozy intimate seating for romantic date nights, and a private outdoor courtyard for open-air dining. Ideal for anyone searching for the best authentic Italian food, group dinner venues, or romantic restaurants in York.”
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed outside
- Dine-in
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- Family-friendly
- Vegan options
- Bar onsite
- Cozy
- Onsite services
- Beer
- Offerings· 11
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Free water refills
- Happy hour food
- Hard liquor
- Late-night food
- Private dining room
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
- Planning· 1
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Dining options· 6
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Atmosphere· 3
- Casual
- Historic
- Romantic
- Highlights· 3
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Crowd· 3
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- Parking· 1
- Usually difficult to find a space
- Family-friendly· 4
- Good for kids
- Has changing table(s)
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Location
Italian restaurants near La Piazza Antica
- Lucia4.53,7180.1 mi£15–30
cocktails and spritz, mussels in garlic sauce, seafood linguine
- Marzano Italian Grill4.62,3510.3 mi£20–40
risottos, gluten free options, large portions
- Il Paradiso Del Cibo4.61,3970.3 mi
bruschetta, carbonara, tiramisu
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Piazza Antica | 4.7878 | — | £20–30 | italian food, tiramisu, carbonara |
| Lucia | 4.53,718 | 0.1 mi | £15–30 | cocktails and spritz, mussels in garlic sauce, seafood linguine |
| Marzano Italian Grill | 4.62,351 | 0.3 mi | £20–40 | risottos, gluten free options, large portions |
| Il Paradiso Del Cibo | 4.61,397 | 0.3 mi | — | bruschetta, carbonara, tiramisu |
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