We pulled the live Google rating and review count for all the restaurants in Scarborough (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
North Street Kitchen
Known for accommodating staff
With 4.9 stars from 132 Google reviews, North Street Kitchen is rated highly by the people who have used it. It is listed in Scarborough as a brunch restaurant. Reviewers most often mention accommodating staff (19 mentions), homemade food and scones. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (last rated July 2024). According to its Google listing: open Tuesday to Saturday 10 am–3 pm; closed Monday and Sunday.
Good to know: phone 01723 671959, has a website with more detail.
NorthYorkshire.co branded rating card (no business photo used)
Harcourt Lounge
Scarborough
Google reviewers rate Harcourt Lounge 4.9 out of 5 across 58 reviews. It is listed in Scarborough as a bistro. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 3 out of 5 (last rated September 2025). According to its Google listing: open Monday 9 am–2:30 pm, Thursday 9 am–8 pm, Friday 9 am–1:30 am, Saturday 8:30 am–1:30 am, Sunday 8:30 am–8 pm; closed Tuesday and Wednesday.
Good to know: phone 07984 104671, has a website with more detail.
Photo: from the business’s Google Maps listing
Askim’s Turkish Restaurant Scarborough
Scarborough
Askim’s Turkish Restaurant Scarborough is rated 4.8 from 1,645 Google reviews. It is listed in Scarborough as a turkish restaurant. According to its Google listing: open Monday to Sunday 12–11 pm.
Good to know: phone 01723 370772, has a website with more detail.
Photo: from the business’s Google Maps listing
Lezzet Mediterranean bistro
Scarborough
With 4.8 stars from 720 Google reviews, Lezzet Mediterranean bistro is rated highly by the people who have used it. It is listed in Scarborough as a turkish restaurant. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (last rated January 2026).
Good to know: phone 01723 354154, has a website with more detail.
Photo: from the business’s Google Maps listing
Lanterna Restaurant
Known for monk fish
Google reviewers rate Lanterna Restaurant 4.8 out of 5 across 148 reviews. It is listed in Scarborough as an italian restaurant. Reviewers most often mention monk fish (5 mentions), gorgonzola and fillet. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (last rated February 2025). According to its Google listing: open Thursday to Saturday 7–9:30 pm; closed Monday to Wednesday and Sunday.
Good to know: phone 01723 363616, has a website with more detail.
Photo: from the business’s Google Maps listing
Dante’s
Scarborough
Dante’s is rated 4.8 from 110 Google reviews. It is listed in Scarborough as a sicilian restaurant. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (last rated December 2025). According to its Google listing: open Tuesday to Thursday 5–9 pm, Friday and Saturday 12–2 pm, 5–9 pm; closed Monday and Sunday.
Good to know: phone 01723 671496, has a website with more detail.
Photo: from the business’s Google Maps listing
Giannis Italian Restaurant
Known for vegan menu
With 4.6 stars from 1,719 Google reviews, Giannis Italian Restaurant is rated highly by the people who have used it. It is listed in Scarborough as an italian restaurant. Reviewers most often mention vegan menu (29 mentions), mussels and pavlova. According to its Google listing: open Monday to Saturday 4–11 pm; closed Sunday.
Good to know: phone 01723 507388, has a website with more detail.
Photo: from the business’s Google Maps listing
Lookout on the Pier
Known for views
Google reviewers rate Lookout on the Pier 4.6 out of 5 across 1,133 reviews. It is listed in Scarborough as a bistro. Reviewers most often mention views (151 mentions), harbour view and fish and chips. According to its Google listing: open Monday to Thursday 7:30 am–4 pm, Friday 7:30 am–6:30 pm, Saturday 7:30 am–7:30 pm, Sunday 7:30 am–6 pm.
Good to know: phone 01723 351000, has a website with more detail.
NorthYorkshire.co branded rating card (no business photo used)
il Piatto Italian restaurant
Known for lasagne
il Piatto Italian restaurant is rated 4.6 from 654 Google reviews. It is listed in Scarborough as an italian restaurant. Reviewers most often mention lasagne (24 mentions), prawns and Spaghetti Carbonara. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 3 out of 5 (last rated February 2025). According to its Google listing: open Tuesday to Thursday 5–9:30 pm, Friday and Saturday 5–10 pm, Sunday 5–9:30 pm; closed Monday.
Good to know: phone 07921 101166, has a website with more detail.
NorthYorkshire.co branded rating card (no business photo used)
Licorella on York Place
Known for lobster
With 4.6 stars from 547 Google reviews, Licorella on York Place is rated highly by the people who have used it. It is listed in Scarborough as a bistro. Reviewers most often mention lobster (17 mentions), hake and scallops. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (last rated August 2026).
Good to know: phone 07459 416675, has a website with more detail.
NorthYorkshire.co branded rating card (no business photo used)
Azzaro Turkish Restaurant
Known for freshly made food
Google reviewers rate Azzaro Turkish Restaurant 4.6 out of 5 across 108 reviews. It is listed in Scarborough as a turkish restaurant. Reviewers most often mention freshly made food (9 mentions), chicken shawarma and mixed grill. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (last rated June 2025). According to its Google listing: open Monday to Thursday 12–10 pm, Friday and Saturday 12–11 pm, Sunday 12–10 pm.
Good to know: phone 01723 267835.
NorthYorkshire.co branded rating card (no business photo used)
The View Restaurant
Known for sea view
The View Restaurant is rated 4.6 from 92 Google reviews. It is listed in Scarborough as a modern british restaurant. Reviewers most often mention sea view (9 mentions), fish and chips and welcoming staff.
Good to know: phone 01723 364500, has a website with more detail.
NorthYorkshire.co branded rating card (no business photo used)
Olivers on the Mount
Known for views
With 4.5 stars from 1,395 Google reviews, Olivers on the Mount is rated highly by the people who have used it. It is listed in Scarborough as a restaurant. Reviewers most often mention views (242 mentions), cakes and fish and chips. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (last rated March 2025). According to its Google listing: open Monday to Sunday 9 am–4 pm.
Good to know: has a website with more detail.
NorthYorkshire.co branded rating card (no business photo used)
Marisco Lounge
Known for friendly staff
Google reviewers rate Marisco Lounge 4.5 out of 5 across 1,078 reviews. It is listed in Scarborough as a restaurant. Reviewers most often mention friendly staff (403 mentions), tapas and vegan options. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 4 out of 5 (last rated February 2025). According to its Google listing: open Monday to Thursday 9 am–10 pm, Friday and Saturday 9 am–11 pm, Sunday 9 am–10 pm.
Good to know: phone 01723 376367, has a website with more detail.
NorthYorkshire.co branded rating card (no business photo used)
Indian Taj Restaurant
Scarborough
Indian Taj Restaurant is rated 4.5 from 495 Google reviews. It is listed in Scarborough as an indian restaurant. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 1 out of 5 (last rated August 2025). According to its Google listing: open Monday to Sunday 5–10:30 pm.
Good to know: phone 01723 378336, has a website with more detail.
The verdict
On Google rating, North Street Kitchen ranks first of the 15 restaurants we checked, with 4.9 stars from 132 Google reviews.
How we ranked them
- Which businesses: every listing for restaurants on Google Maps in Scarborough 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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