Harden's survey result
Summary
This Italian institution on the Yorkshire coast is “a reliable treat” (according to a regular who has “dined here since 1975”!) with chef-patron Giorgio Alessio at the helm since 1997, combining fresh local seafood personally selected every morning at Scarborough harbour with the cuisine off his native Piedmont – in particular the white truffles from Montcalvo that are his passion.
Summary
“We go regularly and are always sated and often delighted”, say fans of the authentic Italian cooking at this stalwart on the Yorkshire coast, owned since 1997 by chef-patron Giorgio Alessio – a champion of the cuisine of his native Piedmont and the white truffles that are its crown jewels. He first talked of retiring five years ago, so don’t postpone your visit too long.
Summary
“A hidden gem with authentic Italian home cooking”, this Yorkshire stalwart provides much better cooking than one might expect of this seaside town, thanks to its careful sourcing and preparation by chef-patron Giorgio Alessio (owner since 1997) who travels regularly to Italy to buy white truffles and other ingredients. “Since 1975 we have eaten here 2-3 times a year: it has never disappointed!”.
Summary
“Still as good as ever, with fresh fish daily from the quay and a very good selection of Italian wines” – this Yorkshire institution has dazzled diners for more than 40 years and is “one of the few safe bets in Scarborough”. If you visit in season, you may be lucky enough to taste some of the white truffles Giorgio Alessio, the owner since 1998, brings back from his native Piedmont.
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33 Queen Street, Scarborough, YO11 1HQ
Restaurant details
Prices
 Drinks |
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|---|---|
| Wine per bottle | £30.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £3.00 |
 Extras |
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| Service | 12.50% |
33 Queen Street, Scarborough, YO11 1HQ
Opening hours
| Monday | 7 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Thursday | 7 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Friday | 7 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Saturday | 7 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Sunday | CLOSED |
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