Il Paradiso on the Forest
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About Il Paradiso on the Forest
On a road in York, Il Paradiso on the Forest is an Italian restaurant with a menu that runs to 110 dishes. Selections include Cozze E Vongole, Pappardelle Al Filetto, and Crostino Di Burrata, alongside dishes such as Manzetta Alla Sarda, Calamaretti In Salsa, and Melanzana Al Forno. The restaurant takes walk-ins rather than table reservations. With a menu of this size, the kitchen spans starters, seafood, and baked dishes in one sitting.
Good to know
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible car park · Has wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Menu & Prices
110 dishes · mains £3–65- Cozze E Vongole£14.50
- Pappardelle Al Filetto£21.50
- Manzetta Alla Sarda£32.95
- Calamaretti In Salsa£19.25
- Crostino Di Burrata£10.50
- Melanzana Al Forno£9.95
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention carbonara, fresh pasta, porchetta and wide menu selection.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention carbonara, fresh pasta, porchetta and wide menu selection.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers repeatedly praise the fresh pasta, with one diner singling out carbonara made specially for a child, alongside mentions of good seafood and porchetta. The staff draw consistent notice for being friendly, chatty and enthusiastic, with several calling them helpful and attentive, including help for a relative using crutches. One reviewer notes the authentic atmosphere can turn noisy and echoey when busy.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers repeatedly praise the fresh pasta, with one diner singling out carbonara made specially for a child, alongside mentions of good seafood and porchetta. The staff draw consistent notice for being friendly, chatty and enthusiastic, with several calling them helpful and attentive, including help for a relative using crutches. One reviewer notes the authentic atmosphere can turn noisy and echoey when busy.
Featured reviews
- Abigail Pay
“Great new local Italian for us. The food and portions are good, and the menu has a really wide selection, including many specials. The atmosphere feels really authentic and Italian, however can be really noisy and echoey when busy. The staff were very chatty and helpful.”
- Mike Richardson
“Fantastic place, the food was brilliant, the staff were sooo friendly, such enthusiasm about what they were selling, it was just great to see. The service was just amazing, the staff were so attentive, my mum uses crutches to walk & the …”
- Barbara Helliwell
“Found this gem by chance whilst having a few nights away near York. Food was delicious and well presented. Staff were friendly and attentive. Will definitely be returning even though it's at least an hour's drive from home.”
- Hollie Kennedy
“Me and my 6 year old went for tea, he is ASD and he had wanted carbonara since the morning. We arrived. They allowed him to choose the table (as it was early and plenty of availability). They catered for the dish he wanted, helped me choose what I wanted and to take away, catered for his ice cream desert, were friendly and helpful! The food was delicious 😋 Very delicious! Honestly, can't wait to go back!”
- Kris Barnes
“Wow what a fantastic find! As lovers of Italy and Italian food we were overly joyed at finding this restaurant. The staff were all so friendly, happy and genuinely passionate about their restaurant and the food. Which immediately got us excited. They were so welcoming and helpful and great with kids. The food was top class. Some of the best Italian food I’ve had in the UK. Fresh pasta, seafood, great porchetta - all delicious. We will be back multiple times soon!”
Amenities
- Has wheelchair-accessible car park
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- Accessibility· 3
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Location
Restaurants near Il Paradiso on the Forest
- Bella Italia - York Clifton Moor4.52,1285.3 mi away£20–30Outdoor seatingVegan optionsVegetarian options
friendly servers, kids birthday cake surprise, piping hot food
- The Mulan木蘭4.54635.5 mi away£10–20Wheelchair accessibleGood for kidsReservations
prawn toast, ribs, wonton
- Oceans Fish and Chips4.71675.9 mi away£10–20Good for kids
fish and chips, chips with scraps, golden chips
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Il Paradiso on the Forest | 4.8479 | — | — | carbonara, fresh pasta, porchetta |
| Bella Italia - York Clifton MoorOutdoor seating · Vegan options · Vegetarian options | 4.52,128 | 5.3 mi away | £20–30 | friendly servers, kids birthday cake surprise, piping hot food |
| The Mulan木蘭Wheelchair accessible · Good for kids · Reservations | 4.5463 | 5.5 mi away | £10–20 | prawn toast, ribs, wonton |
| Oceans Fish and ChipsGood for kids | 4.7167 | 5.9 mi away | £10–20 | fish and chips, chips with scraps, golden chips |
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