We pulled the live Google rating and review count for all the restaurants in Harrogate (checked 4 October 2026), ranked on rating first and review count to break ties. Every figure below is real and correct at the time of writing. Nobody paid to be on this list, and ratings move, so a quick check before you go is worthwhile.
How we ranked them: highest Google star rating first, ties broken by number of reviews.
Photo: from the business’s Google Maps listing
With 5 stars from 129 Google reviews, Kismet Contemporary Brunch and Meze Bar is rated highly by the people who have used it. It is listed in Harrogate as a turkish restaurant. According to its Google listing: open Tuesday 10:30 am–2:30 pm, Wednesday to Friday 10:30 am–2:30 pm, 5:30–10:30 pm, Saturday 9:30 am–2:30 pm, 5:30–10:30 pm, Sunday 9:30 am–2:30 pm; closed Monday.
Good to know: phone 01423 638005, has a website with more detail.
Photo: from the business’s Google Maps listing
Jodhpur
Harrogate
The best Indian restaurant, Jodhpur, 4 - 5 Station Parade, Harrogate HG1 1UF
Get directions View full profileGoogle reviewers rate Jodhpur 4.9 out of 5 across 1,255 reviews. It is listed in Harrogate as an indian restaurant. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (last rated April 2026). According to its Google listing: open Monday 5–10 pm, Wednesday and Thursday 5–10 pm, Friday 5–10:30 pm, Saturday 1–10:30 pm, Sunday 1–9 pm; closed Tuesday.
Good to know: phone 01423 550792, has a website with more detail.
Photo: from the business’s Google Maps listing
ILLAM Restaurant- South Indian Kitchen
Known for paratha
ILLAM Restaurant- South Indian Kitchen is rated 4.9 from 438 Google reviews. It is listed in Harrogate as a south indian restaurant. Reviewers most often mention paratha (21 mentions), pleasant staff and portion sizes. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (last rated April 2026). According to its Google listing: open Monday to Thursday 5–9:30 pm, Friday 5–10 pm, Saturday 12–10 pm, Sunday 5–9:30 pm.
Good to know: phone 01423 553991, has a website with more detail.
Photo: from the business’s Google Maps listing
Oliveta Harrogate
Known for family run restaurant
With 4.9 stars from 416 Google reviews, Oliveta Harrogate is rated highly by the people who have used it. It is listed in Harrogate as a mediterranean restaurant. Reviewers most often mention family run restaurant (29 mentions), freshly cooked food and albanian food. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (last rated April 2025). According to its Google listing: open Monday to Friday 5–10 pm, Saturday 12–10 pm, Sunday 12–9 pm.
Good to know: phone 01423 709553, has a website with more detail.
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Stefano's Pizzeria
Known for welcoming staff
Google reviewers rate Stefano's Pizzeria 4.9 out of 5 across 275 reviews. It is listed in Harrogate as a restaurant. Reviewers most often mention welcoming staff (15 mentions), neapolitan pizza and outdoor seating. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (last rated September 2026). According to its Google listing: open Tuesday 4:30–9:30 pm, Wednesday and Thursday 4:30–10 pm, Friday and Saturday 12–10 pm, Sunday 12–9 pm; closed Monday.
Good to know: phone 01423 652336, has a website with more detail.
Photo: from the business’s Google Maps listing
Gurkha Nimto Nepalese Restaurant
Harrogate
Gurkha Nimto Nepalese Restaurant is rated 4.9 from 136 Google reviews. It is listed in Harrogate as a nepalese restaurant. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (last rated June 2025). According to its Google listing: open Tuesday 5:30–10 pm, Wednesday to Saturday 5–10 pm, Sunday 5–9:30 pm; closed Monday.
Good to know: phone 01423 550167, has a website with more detail.
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Champagne + Fromage Harrogate
Known for champagne
With 4.9 stars from 58 Google reviews, Champagne + Fromage Harrogate is rated highly by the people who have used it. It is listed in Harrogate as a restaurant. Reviewers most often mention champagne (15 mentions), welcoming atmosphere and charcuterie. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 4 out of 5 (last rated July 2026). According to its Google listing: open Tuesday to Thursday 12–10 pm, Friday and Saturday 12–10:30 pm; closed Monday and Sunday.
Good to know: phone 01423 226561, has a website with more detail.
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Essenza Bar & Tapas
Harrogate
Google reviewers rate Essenza Bar & Tapas 4.8 out of 5 across 673 reviews. It is listed in Harrogate as a tapas restaurant. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (last rated June 2026). According to its Google listing: open Monday to Thursday 12–2:30 pm, 5–9 pm, Friday 12–2:30 pm, 5–10 pm, Saturday 12–10 pm, Sunday 12–9 pm.
Good to know: phone 01423 505300, has a website with more detail.
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Nomad Cafe and Deli
Known for vegan options
Nomad Cafe and Deli is rated 4.8 from 664 Google reviews. It is listed in Harrogate as a mediterranean restaurant. Reviewers most often mention vegan options (57 mentions), cakes and pastries. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (last rated April 2025). According to its Google listing: open Monday to Thursday 9 am–5 pm, Friday 9 am–5:30 pm, Saturday 9 am–6 pm, Sunday 9 am–5 pm.
Good to know: phone 01423 202090, has a website with more detail.
Photo: from the business’s Google Maps listing
Efes Bar & Grill, Harrogate
Harrogate
With 4.8 stars from 316 Google reviews, Efes Bar & Grill, Harrogate is rated highly by the people who have used it. It is listed in Harrogate as a turkish restaurant. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (last rated March 2025). According to its Google listing: open Monday to Thursday 4:30–10 pm, Friday to Sunday 12:30–10 pm.
Good to know: phone 01423 701658, has a website with more detail.
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LILYPAD
Known for tapas
Google reviewers rate LILYPAD 4.8 out of 5 across 291 reviews. It is listed in Harrogate as an asian fusion restaurant. Reviewers most often mention tapas (9 mentions), vegan options and craft ale. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (last rated May 2026).
Good to know: phone 01423 527505, has a website with more detail.
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Rhubarb Restaurant Harrogate
Harrogate
Rhubarb Restaurant Harrogate is rated 4.8 from 203 Google reviews. It is listed in Harrogate as a fine dining restaurant. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (last rated October 2025). According to its Google listing: open Wednesday to Saturday 12–2:30 pm, 5:30–9:30 pm, Sunday 12–5 pm; closed Monday and Tuesday.
Good to know: phone 01423 787654, has a website with more detail.
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Farmhouse
Harrogate
With 4.7 stars from 1,405 Google reviews, Farmhouse is rated highly by the people who have used it. It is listed in Harrogate as a brunch restaurant. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (last rated January 2025). According to its Google listing: open Monday to Friday 8 am–5 pm, Saturday and Sunday 9 am–5 pm.
Good to know: phone 01423 313010, has a website with more detail.
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Cattlemen's Grill
Harrogate
Google reviewers rate Cattlemen's Grill 4.7 out of 5 across 1,205 reviews. It is listed in Harrogate as a steak house. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (last rated January 2025). According to its Google listing: open Monday to Thursday 12–9 pm, Friday and Saturday 12–9:30 pm, Sunday 12–9 pm.
Good to know: phone 01423 561456, has a website with more detail.
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Vivido Bar And Restaurant
Known for gluten free options
Vivido Bar And Restaurant is rated 4.7 from 1,168 Google reviews. It is listed in Harrogate as an italian restaurant. Reviewers most often mention gluten free options (46 mentions), efficient staff and portion sizes. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (last rated May 2025). According to its Google listing: open Monday to Thursday 4–10:30 pm, Friday 4–11:30 pm, Saturday 12–11:30 pm, Sunday 12–10:30 pm.
Good to know: phone 01423 566453, has a website with more detail.
The verdict
On Google rating, Kismet Contemporary Brunch and Meze Bar ranks first of the 15 restaurants we checked, with 5 stars from 129 Google reviews.
How we ranked them
- Which businesses: every listing for restaurants on Google Maps in Harrogate with a genuine local address and a public rating. National chains and businesses that don't fit the category are left out.
- Order: Google star rating, highest first, ties broken by review count. Places with fewer than 50 reviews come after the rest, and places with fewer than 10 reviews are not ranked at all.
- "Mentioned" counts: these come from the review topics Google shows on each listing. We haven't picked or edited them.
- Nobody paid to be on this list, and nobody can pay to move up it.
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