15 Must-Try Restaurants and Cafés in Harrogate
From casual all-day dining to a Mediterranean-style feast, there's plenty to feed your appetite in Harrogate
Foundry Project
1–1a The Ginnel, Harrogate HG1 2RB
01423 740701
foundryproject.com
Indulge on burgers, pizza or fried chicken, or share some loaded fries at the Foundry Project. They say the best way to enjoy brunch is bottomless, and who are we to argue? The bacon and egg bun is a must try but we’ve got our eye on the hash brown nachos.
Cardamom Black
2–6 Cheltenham Parade, Harrogate HG1 1DD
01423 313136
cardamomblack.com
An altogether different Asian dining experience, Cardamom Black’s striking interior is the perfect setting to enjoy cocktails and browse the extensive menu. Head Chef Dilu and his team of five chefs bring more than a combined 100 years’ experience in the kitchen, so whatever you order, you know your food is in good hands.
Harefield Hall
Pateley Bridge, Harrogate HG3 5QE
01423 711429
harefieldhall.com
This family-run guest house has a great restaurant with stunning views across Nidderdale. With the emphasis firmly on local and seasonal produce, there’s a good range of reasonably priced bar meals and an à la carte menu available. Dishes include pork lion or steak, merlot and red pepper pie, but don’t miss the fish specials menu which includes the likes of Whitby scampi, de-shelled king prawns and pan-seared seabass.
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The Malt Shovel
Main Street, Brearton, Harrogate HG3 3BX
01423 862929
themaltshovelbrearton.co.uk
In the perfect location for a walk followed by some excellent food and drink, The Malt Shovel is a lovely country inn in the heart of Brearton. As well as pub classics, you’ll find pan-seared tuna steak, carrot and honey tart tatin and venison steak on the menu – save room for dessert, the jam roly poly with custard is a must.
La Feria
Wellington House, Cold Bath Road, Harrogate HG2 0NA
01423 538181
laferiarestaurants.co.uk
Bringing the buzz of contemporary Spain to the heart of Harrogate, La Feria’s house speciality is free-range rotisserie chicken infused with the flavours of Spain. Alongside a selection of authentic tapas created with the finest ingredients, specials are chosen daily by the head chef, and their sharing boards showcase the best cheeses and charcuterie Spain has to offer.
Konak Meze
11–13 Mount Parade, Harrogate HG1 1BX
01423 500330
konakmeze.co.uk
Head to Konak Meze for authentic Turkish cuisine. The food here is prepared and served with a light, modern twist and there’s a great selection of hot and cold meze. With outdoor tables in the sunshine, try their reasonably-priced lunch menu and soak up some summer sunshine as you watch the world go by. There’s also an outpost in Horsforth.
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The Pine Marten
Otley Road, Harrogate HG3 1UE
01423 709999
thepinemarten.com
Head here for stylish interiors, a vibrant atmosphere and, of course, great food and drink. Featuring fresh flavours and ingredients inspired by modern world-food trends, choose from a broad range of premium grill dishes, fresh fish, Asian influences and plenty of great salads. Want to start your day right? Visit for brunch and order the chorizo, avocado, spinach and poached eggs on toast – you can thank us later.
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The Wild Plum
34–36 Hookstone Road, Harrogate HG2 8BW
01423 815320
snootyfrox.co.uk
Coming from a family lineage of entrepreneurial, amateur, and impassioned home cooks, head chef Bethany Haresign heads this wonderful brunch eatery. Expect colour, fresh flavours and quirky creations here – think breakfast doughnuts, spring pancakes, tomato crumpets and pea fritters.
Mykonos Bar & Grill
4 Mayfield Grove, Harrogate HG1 5HB
01423 565151
mykonosbarandgrill.co.uk
Bringing some of that Greek holiday charm to Harrogate, Mykonos offer mouthwatering mezes and Mediterranean-inspired mains – all with their award-winning customer service of course. We’ll have the chicken fillet marinated in Metaxa Greek brandy, with mushrooms in white wine cream sauce.
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Sukhothai
17–19 Cheltenham Parade, Harrogate HG1 1DD
01423 500869
sukhothai.co.uk
Head chef and owner Ban Kaewkraikhot knows a things or two about Thai food after running a successful restaurant in Bangkok for eight years before relocating to Yorkshire in 2002. Her imaginative, authentic menu, using only the freshest Thai ingredients, is now available in three stylish eateries – two in Leeds and one in Harrogate – where you’ll find delicious dishes like gang massaman pak (a rich and creamy coconut curry with peanut, carrot and potato) and pla neung manow (steamed seabass with Chinese leaf, chilli, coriander, lemon juice and garlic).
Stuzzi
46B Kings Road, Harrogate HG1 5JW
01423 705852
stuzzi.co.uk
Best shared between friends, Stuzzi serve tapas-style small plates, such as arancini, pappardelle pasta with slow-cooked North Yorkshire venison ragu and whole soft shell crab cooked in an Italian batter. Self-proclaimed purveyors of ‘fine Italian stuff’, these Italian grub fanatics are sure to keep any foodie happy with selections of Italian salami, cheeses, pasta and fish.
Three’s A Crowd
11 West Park, Harrogate HG1 1BL
01423 391459
threes-a-crowd.co.uk
Sit down to enjoy quality British food in a relaxed setting at this modern gastro pub. The ever-changing menu and hand-picked wine list make the perfect combination for a meal with friends (and the dogs). After the success of their Harrogate location, Three’s A Crowd now have an outpost in Leeds too.
The West Park Hotel
19 West Park, Harrogate HG1 1BJ
01423 524471
thewestparkhotel.com
This contemporary hotel and restaurant overlooks the 200-acre Stray in central Harrogate and its AA-Rosette restaurant has an intimate courtyard for al fresco dining. The à la carte menu includes tandoori sea bass with garlic and chilli broccoli, spring lamb with boulangére potato, and their sticky banoffee pudding is one for those with a sweet tooth.
Rudding Park
Follifoot, Harrogate HG3 1JH
01423 871350
ruddingpark.co.uk
Choose from contemporary fine dining in the outstanding three AA-Rosette Horto Restaurant headed by chef Callum Bowmer, or the more relaxed all-day Clocktower Restaurant and Bar, or the hotel’s Conservatory for afternoon tea. Don’t miss the ultra-relaxed Horto Café, a light bite health café where you can dine in your spa robe. Wherever you choose, be sure to book.
William & Victoria
6 Cold Bath Road, Harrogate HG2 0NA
01423 506883
williamandvictoria.com
Owned and managed by the Straker family since 1982, ‘Will & Vics’ is a firm favourite with locals and visitors alike. Something of a Harrogate institution, it works closely with local suppliers to source the best seasonal produce to create an extensive menu with ‘portions to satisfy Yorkshire appetites’.
