Best Restaurants in Harrogate: 12 Picks for 2026
The best restaurants in Harrogate by occasion, from FIFTY TWO's tasting menu and Rhubarb's set lunch to Indian, Thai, Nepali, Greek and seafood in the town centre, with prices, opening days and booking rules.
In short: the best restaurant in Harrogate for a special occasion is FIFTY TWO at Rudding Park, which shows a 2026 Michelin star (dinner is ten courses at £135). In the town centre, Rhubarb Restaurant holds two AA Rosettes and does a £32 set lunch. For a cheap lunch, Divino serves two courses for £14.50. Book at weekends, and note Rhubarb is closed from Wednesday 28 October and reopens on Friday 6 November 2026.
The best restaurants in Harrogate, chosen from the top scores in our directory and spread across cuisines and areas, so this is not twelve Italians. Prices, menus and opening times were checked on each restaurant's own website on 23 October 2026. Where a site does not show a price, we say so.
| Restaurant | Cuisine | Area | Price guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| FIFTY TWO | Tasting menu | Pannal | Lunch £75, dinner £135 |
| Rhubarb Restaurant | Modern British | Town Centre | Set lunch £32, tasting £85 |
| The Drum & Monkey | Seafood | Montpellier Quarter | Lunch, 2 courses £28 |
| William & Victoria | British | Cold Bath Road | Set lunch, 2 courses £23 |
| Divino | Italian | Low Harrogate | Lunch, 2 courses £14.50 |
| Jodhpur | Indian | Town Centre | Check its website |
| ILLAM | South Indian | Town Centre | Menu on its website |
| Sukhothai | Thai | Town Centre | Menu on its website |
| Mykonos Bar & Grill | Greek | Kings Road | Fixed price menu |
| Kismet | Turkish meze | Kings Road | Check its website |
| Gurkha Nimto | Nepali | Kings Road | Momo from £6, thali from £13.99 |
| North Slice | Pizza | Cold Bath Road | Menu on its website |
Where are the best restaurants in Harrogate for a special occasion?
FIFTY TWO for a once-a-year dinner; Rhubarb for a celebration in town. Both are on our fine dining page.
FIFTY TWO
There is no menu. Five tables face an open kitchen and a run of dishes arrives, using produce from the kitchen garden. It scores 9 in our directory, the highest of any restaurant in Harrogate.
- ⭐ Michelin star, 2026
- 💷 Lunch 6 courses £75; dinner 10 courses £135
- ⏰ Lunch Fri and Sat; dinner Wed to Sun
- 🍷 Drinks pairing £50 at lunch, £65 at dinner
- 📍 Rudding Park, Pannal
Good to know: dietary needs need 48 hours' notice. Dinner guests arrive at 7pm, or 6pm on Sunday.
Rhubarb Restaurant
Modern British cooking from Head Chef Varun Khanna. The six-course lunch tasting menu at £49 is the best way in for less than dinner costs.
- 🏅 Two AA Rosettes
- 💷 Set lunch 3 courses £32; dinner tasting £85
- ⏰ Lunch Wed to Sun; dinner Wed to Sat; closed Mon and Tue
- 📍 Cheltenham Crescent, Town Centre
Good to know: closed from Wednesday 28 October, reopening Friday 6 November 2026. The wine list has an AA Notable Wine List Award, and there is a covered terrace.
Where can I get a good-value lunch in Harrogate?
Divino has the cheapest set lunch we found. William & Victoria and The Drum & Monkey cost more but serve the same deal again early in the evening.
Divino
A family-run Italian opposite the Convention Centre, handy before an event. More Italian restaurants are in the directory.
- 💷 2 course set lunch £14.50
- ⏰ Lunch Mon to Sat 12pm to 2pm
- 🌿 Conservatory and outdoor tables
- 📍 Ripon Road, Low Harrogate
William & Victoria
It calls itself Harrogate's longest running wine bar, and the food is classic British. Good for a long lunch near Valley Gardens.
- 💷 2 courses £23, 3 courses £28
- ⏰ Set lunch Mon to Sat 12pm to 2.30pm; early bird 5pm to 6.30pm
- 🎟️ Online for up to 8
- 📍 Cold Bath Road, Cold Bath Road
The Drum & Monkey
A seafood restaurant on Montpellier Gardens, with a menu that changes with the season and what is available. The lunch menu runs from moules to a fish pie.
- 💷 Lunch and early bird, 2 courses £28
- ⏰ Mon to Fri 12pm to 1.45pm and 5.30pm to 6.30pm
- 🎟️ Online, phone or email
- 📍 Montpellier Gardens, Montpellier Quarter
Good to know: some dishes on the set menu carry a supplement of £3 to £5.
What are the best restaurants in Harrogate town centre for dinner?
Three of the best dinners in the centre are Indian and Thai, all in the town centre. See every Indian restaurant and Thai restaurant we list.
Jodhpur
North Indian dishes and Rajasthani specialities such as dal bati churma. It scores 8.8 in our directory, level with Rhubarb.
- 🍽️ Menu on its website
- 💷 Prices: check its website
- 🎟️ Book online
- 📍 Station Parade, Town Centre
ILLAM Restaurant
South Indian cooking, with dosas and biryanis, which sets it apart from the town's curry houses.
- ⏰ Sun to Fri 5pm to 9.30pm; Sat 12pm to 10pm
- 💷 Menu with prices on its website
- 📍 Kings Road, Town Centre
Sukhothai Harrogate
The Harrogate branch of a Yorkshire Thai group. It is open every evening, so it suits a Monday.
- ⏰ Every evening from 5pm
- 🍸 Wine list and cocktails
- 🎟️ Book online
- 📍 Cheltenham Parade, Town Centre
Where should I eat in Harrogate with a group or on a date?
Kings Road, a short walk from the centre, has the best spread of small independents. Browse more Mediterranean and Asian restaurants.
Mykonos Bar & Grill
A family-run Greek restaurant. The upstairs bar takes private parties at no extra charge.
- 👥 Upstairs parties of 20 to 30
- 🌿 Covered terrace, 35 to 40 seats, no booking
- 🥗 Vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free options
- 📍 Mayfield Grove, Kings Road
Good to know: closed at weekday lunchtimes, but it will open for groups of 10 or more on request.
Kismet Contemporary Brunch and Meze Bar
Turkish Aegean meze and dishes from a Japanese Konro grill. Every bottle is sold by the glass, which makes it our pick for a date.
- ⏰ Dinner Wed to Sat 5.30pm to 10pm
- 🍳 Brunch Tue to Sun
- 💷 Prices: check its website
- 📍 Kings Road, Kings Road
Gurkha Nimto Nepalese Restaurant
A Nepali restaurant on Kings Road, trading since 2024. Start with momo dumplings, steamed or fried.
- 💷 Momo from £6; curries £11.99 to £12.99
- ⏰ Tue 5.30pm, Wed to Sun 5pm; closed Mon
- 🎟️ Book by phone or WhatsApp
- 📍 Kings Road, Kings Road
North Slice
A small pizza bar inspired by Naples, New York and London, with Negronis and craft beer. The best casual pick on our pizza page.
- ⏰ Tue to Thu 5pm to 9pm; Fri and Sat 12pm to 9pm; Sun 3pm to 7pm
- 🍕 Last food sitting 8pm
- 🐕 Dog free
- 📍 Cold Bath Road, Cold Bath Road
Do I need to book a restaurant in Harrogate?
Yes for weekends, and always for FIFTY TWO, which has five tables. North Slice welcomes walk-ins but advises booking, and the Mykonos terrace is the one table here you cannot reserve.
- 🚫 Closed Mondays: Rhubarb, Kismet, Gurkha Nimto, North Slice
- ✅ Open Monday: Sukhothai, ILLAM; lunch at Divino, William & Victoria, The Drum & Monkey
Best restaurants in Harrogate: questions
What is the best restaurant in Harrogate?
FIFTY TWO at Rudding Park, which shows a 2026 Michelin star and scores 9 in our directory. In the town centre, Rhubarb Restaurant holds two AA Rosettes.
Where can I get a cheap lunch in Harrogate?
Divino on Ripon Road serves a two course set lunch for £14.50, Monday to Saturday. William & Victoria's set lunch is £23 for two courses.
Which restaurants in Harrogate are open on a Monday?
Sukhothai and ILLAM open on Monday evenings, and Divino, William & Victoria and The Drum & Monkey serve Monday lunch. Rhubarb, Kismet, Gurkha Nimto and North Slice are closed.
Where can a large group eat in Harrogate?
Mykonos Bar & Grill on Mayfield Grove takes private parties of 20 to 30 upstairs at no extra charge, and opens at weekday lunchtimes for groups of 10 or more on request.