Emporio Italia

Great experience. Finally managed to get a table here - be warned you have to book far in advance. We took a weekend midday sitting and when we arrived the chef came out to tell us about the menu which was a nice experience. They have a good list to choose from and will cater to dairy free and vegetarian as everything is cooked fresh. The food tasted so good and it was very reasonably priced. Service was super friendly. Would recommend 100%!!

Fabulous experience. From the enthusiastic greeting, highly attentive but not in your face service, to the exceptionally well cooked food, we found this place to be delightful. Highly recommend you try this, be mindful that there is usually a long waiting list to get in, but I can truly understand why!

Booked in for lunch and it was excellent! A weekly changing menu fully explained by the chef. Family run and super professional. The pasta was brilliant with each dish tasting unique. We had the Penne alla montanara with Porcini Mushroom and Calabrese sausage, and the lasagne with fennel and pork. Delicious. Highly recommended and you'll need to book a few weeks ahead.

If you’re looking for a truly authentic Italian dining experience, Emporio Italia is a must visit. I had the pleasure of having lunch here with my partner; we dined al fresco on the decking overlooking some impressive planters, but certainly didn’t miss out on the quaint ambience that this place exudes both inside and out. The atmosphere is charming and romantic, and the cosy interior gives a warm and homely feel. Hearing the menu and ingredients of each dish being presented to all the customers was a unique touch that made the experience extra special. The food was fantastic; piping hot, generously portioned and superb value. The House Special Penne alla Montanara was spectacular, so fresh and tasty! From the get go we were made to feel welcome by the staff who were so friendly and efficient, thank you Fabby, Sofia, Gianluca and Luigi, I would highly recommend Emporio, this family-owned restaurant is a real treasure in Ilkley. I hope to be back again soon!

Had wonderful Saturday lunch time, special menu: food, coffee and a glass of wine for £18.95. (extra it's not cheap) The menu features a range of classic Italian dishes with signature of "Italian calabrese taste"...even a little bit adapted.(pasta a little overcooked and lots of sauce). Nice personal introduction from a member of team , who explained the dishes of the day to everybody. Staff friendly. The place is rather small inside, but we enjoyed the atmosphere outside table. We will visit again in the future.

This place is sensational. Authentic Italian dining experience. It’s super cosy and the food is quite simply fantastic. The owner and chef Luigi comes out in to the restaurant and talks you through his menu, it’s a really special touch. Service is great, front of house team are really knowledgable and very friendly. Need to make sure you book in advance as it’s really popular and rightly so.

One word - Outstanding! I've waited a while to visit here and finally I got to sample some of the best Italian food outside of Italy. The service is very good and the staff are really friendly and attentive. I loved how the menu was read out to everyone before service began. Each dish was just amazing, with the right portion size that by the end I was full but not uncomfortable. The lasagna was rich in flavour but not overpowering. The pasta just melted in my mouth. I would return here to try a meat dish next time