Italian Restaurants in Harrogate: 11 Best Picks for 2026
The best Italian restaurants in Harrogate, from Vivido and Buon Gusto on Cheltenham Crescent to Pranzo's fresh pasta, Divino's £14.50 lunch and Neapolitan pizza on Kings Road, with set menus, opening days and booking.
In short: the best Italian restaurant in Harrogate by our score is Vivido on Cheltenham Crescent (8.4), where most of the menu can be made gluten-free at no extra charge. On the same street, Buon Gusto was a finalist for Best Restaurant in Yorkshire at the UK Italian Awards 2026. For fresh pasta go to Pranzo on Cold Bath Road, and for a cheap lunch Divino does two courses for £14.50. Book for Friday and Saturday nights.
Harrogate's Italian restaurants are mostly small and family-run, and they sit close together: two on Cheltenham Crescent, two on Cold Bath Road, two on Kings Road. This list covers the eight Italian restaurants in our directory, plus Zizzi and two Neapolitan pizzerias. Prices, set menus and opening times were checked on each restaurant's own website on 28 October 2026. Where a site keeps its prices in a PDF or an image, we say the menu is on its website rather than guess. For other cuisines, see the best restaurants in Harrogate.
| Restaurant | Area | Good for | Price guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vivido | Town Centre | Gluten-free | Menu on its website |
| Buon Gusto | Town Centre | Early dinner | Early bird, 2 courses £19.99 |
| Pranzo | Cold Bath Road | Fresh pasta | Set lunch, 2 courses £19 |
| Divino | Low Harrogate | Cheap lunch | Lunch, 2 courses £14.50 |
| Zizzi | Town Centre | Open every day | Lunch, 2 courses from £15.95 |
| The Italian Connection | Cold Bath Road | Daytime and dogs | Menu on its website |
| Al Bivio | Oatlands | Families | Kids menu £11.95 |
| Gianni's Brio | Kings Road | Takeaway | Menu on its website |
| Portofino | Town Centre | Kids | Kids menu £6.95 |
| Stefano's Pizzeria | Kings Road | Wood-fired pizza | Margherita £11.50 |
| Rudy's | Town Centre | Walk-ins | Menu on its website |
Which is the best Italian restaurant in Harrogate?
Vivido for the score and the gluten-free menu, Buon Gusto for a classic dinner, Pranzo for pasta made in the kitchen. All three are a short walk from the town centre.
Vivido
An independent, family-run restaurant run by Michael and Louise. Most of the menu can be made gluten-free at no extra charge, pizza bases are suitable for vegans and there is vegan cheese.
- ⭐ Score 8.4
- ⏰ Mon to Thu 4pm to 10.30pm; Fri 4pm to 11pm; Sat 12pm to 11pm; Sun 12pm to 10.30pm
- 💷 Mid-week specials, Mon to Thu, 4pm to 6pm
- 📅 Book on OpenTable
- 📍 Cheltenham Crescent, Town Centre
Buon Gusto
Open since June 2017, with a head chef born and raised in Sicily. The early bird menu is the cheapest way in, and the two private rooms take groups of 20 and 40.
- 💷 Early bird 2 courses £19.99: Sun to Fri until 6.30pm, Sat until 5.30pm
- 🍕 Margherita £13.25; lasagna £15.75
- 🏆 UK Italian Awards 2026 finalist
- ⏰ Daily from 12pm; to 10.30pm Fri and Sat, 10pm other days
- 📍 Cheltenham Crescent, Town Centre
Pranzo
Pasta is made in house to recipes rooted in Calabrian cooking, and the site shows an AA Rosette for 2025. There is a large outdoor terrace and a Sunday roast for anyone not in the mood for pasta.
- 💷 Mon to Fri set menu: lunch 2 courses £19, 3 courses £23; evening 2 courses £22, 3 courses £26
- ⏰ Mon to Thu 12pm to 3pm and 5pm to 9pm; Fri and Sat 12pm to 11pm; Sun 12pm to 10pm
- 👥 Private room for 12
- 📍 Cold Bath Road, Cold Bath Road
Where can I get a cheap Italian lunch in Harrogate?
Divino, at £14.50 for two courses. Zizzi's weekday lunch and The Italian Connection's daytime café come next.
Divino
A family-run Italian opposite the Convention Centre, with fresh seafood, meat dishes and the classics. Handy before an event, with outdoor tables for a dry evening.
- 💷 Lunch 2 courses £14.50, Mon to Sat 12pm to 2pm
- ⏰ Dinner Mon to Thu 5pm to 9pm; Fri and Sat 5pm to 10pm; Sun all day
- 📅 Book on ResDiary
- 📍 Ripon Road, Low Harrogate
Zizzi
The chain's branch on Station Parade, open all day every day and easy for a train. It is cashless, and it keeps some tables for walk-ins.
- 💷 Lunch 2 courses from £15.95, Mon to Fri until 5pm
- 🍕 Classic Margherita £14.75
- 👶 Kids 3 courses £8.95
- ⏰ Daily 11.30am to 10pm; to 11pm Fri and Sat
- 📍 Station Parade, Town Centre
The Italian Connection
A family-owned coffee shop by day and restaurant in the evening, serving for over 25 years. Homemade cakes, outdoor seating and dogs welcome during the day.
- ☕ Daytime Tue to Sat 9.30am to 4pm
- 🍝 Evenings Wed to Sat from 7pm
- 🐕 Dogs welcome by day
- 📞 01423 564160
- 📍 Cold Bath Road, Cold Bath Road
Which Italian restaurants in Harrogate are good for families?
Al Bivio, for its kids menu and half portions. Portofino has the cheapest kids menu, and Gianni's Brio has been feeding Harrogate families since 1983.
Al Bivio
An independent at Hornbeam Park since 2004, with easy access for wheelchairs and prams. Most dishes come as half portions, and its Vinoteca sells wine to take home.
- 👶 Kids menu £11.95, up to 12
- 🍕 Pizza Ortolana £15.95; pasta arrabbiata £14.50
- 🌾 Gluten-free pasta; gluten-free pizza base £2.50 extra
- ⏰ Check opening times on its website
- 📍 Hornbeam Park, Oatlands
Portofino
A modern Italian on Albert Street with pasta, pizza, steak and North Sea seafood. It opens at 11.30am every day, and the menu includes breakfast and light lunches.
- 👶 Kids menu £6.95 with a drink and ice cream
- ⏰ Mon to Sat 11.30am to 10pm; Sun 11.30am to 9pm
- 📅 Book online; 10 or more by phone
- 📍 Albert Street, Town Centre
Gianni's Brio
Gianni and Franca opened their first restaurant on Cheltenham Parade in 1983, and the family still runs it. Simple Italian classics, with its own artisan gelato for pudding.
- ⏰ Open 7 days: lunch and dinner Mon to Sat; Sun 12.30pm to 7.45pm last orders
- 🥡 Takeaway 7 days, 10% off food
- 📞 Book by phone for the same day
- 📍 Kings Road, Kings Road
Where can I get Neapolitan pizza in Harrogate?
Stefano's on Kings Road, which scores 8.7, higher than any Italian restaurant above. Rudy's in the town centre is the easier walk-in. More on our pizza page.
Stefano's Pizzeria
Stefano, from Pescara in Abruzzo, and Sally opened in June 2024. Wood-fired pizza with San Marzano tomato and fior di latte; there is no gluten-free pizza.
- 🍕 Margherita £11.50; bufala £13.95
- ⏰ Closed Mon; Tue 4.30pm to 9.30pm; Wed and Thu 4.30pm to 10pm; Fri and Sat 12pm to 10pm; Sun 12pm to 9pm
- 🐕 Dogs at the outside tables
- 📍 Kings Road, Kings Road
Rudy's
Neapolitan pizza made to the AVPN's standards, from dough fermented for at least 24 hours. Vegan pizzas are on the menu.
- ⏰ Daily from 11.45am; to 10.30pm Fri and Sat, 10pm other days
- 🚶 Some tables kept for walk-ins
- 🥡 Click and collect, Deliveroo, Uber Eats
- 📍 John Street, Town Centre
Do I need to book an Italian restaurant in Harrogate?
Yes for Friday and Saturday nights. Gianni's Brio takes up to 24 hours to answer online requests and Al Bivio wants same-day bookings by phone, so ring both on the day.
- 🚫 Closed Monday: Stefano's, The Italian Connection
- 🌙 Monday from 4pm: Vivido
- ✅ Monday lunch: Buon Gusto, Pranzo, Divino, Zizzi, Portofino, Gianni's Brio, Rudy's
Italian restaurants in Harrogate: questions
What is the best Italian restaurant in Harrogate?
Vivido on Cheltenham Crescent scores 8.4, the highest of the Italian restaurants in our directory. Buon Gusto, on the same street, was a finalist for Best Restaurant in Yorkshire at the UK Italian Awards 2026.
Where can I get a cheap Italian lunch in Harrogate?
Divino on Ripon Road serves two courses for £14.50 at lunchtime, Monday to Saturday. Zizzi's two course lunch is from £15.95, Monday to Friday until 5pm.
Is there gluten-free Italian food in Harrogate?
Vivido makes most of its menu gluten-free at no extra charge, and Al Bivio has gluten-free pasta and a gluten-free pizza base for £2.50 extra. Stefano's does not offer gluten-free pizza.
Which Italian restaurants in Harrogate are open on a Monday?
Buon Gusto, Pranzo, Divino, Zizzi, Portofino, Gianni's Brio and Rudy's open on Monday, and Vivido from 4pm. Stefano's and The Italian Connection are closed. Check Al Bivio's hours with the restaurant.