Pranzo Italian York
Pranzo Italian opened on Church Street in York in 2025, a short walk from the Shambles and York Minster. The menu draws on owner Marco's family roots in Calabria, southern Italy, and everything is made in-house, from pasta made fresh daily to bread, sauces and desserts. It is part of a small group with restaurants in Ilkley, Harrogate and Manchester.
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Pranzo Italian York
Cooking inspired by Nonna
Marco grew up watching his grandmother make pasta with ingredients from the family garden in Calabria, and that sets the tone. Pasta is rolled fresh every day, with a separate pizza menu, Sunday roasts and dedicated gluten-free, vegan and children's menus, which makes it a straightforward choice for groups with mixed dietary needs.
Set menus and offers
A weekday set menu runs at lunch and in the evening and is good value in a part of town that can be pricey. Seasonal menus change through the year, including a festive menu from November, and there are occasional family offers during school holidays. Gift vouchers and a rewards app are available. Children eat from their own menu.
Where it fits
Church Street links King's Square, at the end of the Shambles, with the Minster end of the city, so Pranzo is easy to slot in after sightseeing. York's Chocolate Story and Shambles Market are within a couple of minutes' walk. It opens from lunchtime through to late evening every day, and online booking is available. The restaurant also takes group bookings and has private dining, useful for celebrations.
Highlights
- Pasta made fresh in-house every day
- Calabrian family inspiration
- Gluten-free, vegan and children's menus
- Weekday set menu at lunch and dinner
- Steps from the Shambles
Good to know
- Book online or call 01904 307427.
- Separate gluten-free and vegan menus are available.
- Group bookings and private dining can be arranged.
Frequently asked questions
Sources: pranzoitalian.co.uk