Valentino'S Ristorante

Spada on the specials . Swordfish with a roast pepper, chickpea and basil salad . #italian #ripon #lovewhatyoudo #cucinareconamore

We have been shortlisted for Ripon’s restaurant of the year to vote for us or any of the other fantastic businesses or trades please visit Www.riponawards.co.uk

When customers give you lemons make limoncello then use the left over zest from the limoncello to make biscuits! Much better than lemonade #italian #ripon #cucinareconamore #lovewhatyoudo

ARAGOSTA FESTIVAL starts on Wednesday 4th July . Our favourite time of year cooking fresh native lobsters with an Italian twist . #cucinareconamore #italian #ripon #lobster

Italian Restaurant of the year . Thanks to all for taking the time to vote for us . A very emotional day with the absence of the head of our family but we still got him in the photo . We are proud to continue the standards and work with the passion Fermino instilled in us. #italian #ripon #cucinareconamore #learntfromthebest #famiglia

Balsamic vinegar soaked strawberries and vanilla ice cream . Tastes amazing ! #cucinareconamore #italian #ripon #valentinos

There is something very enjoyable about preparing the food you love first thing in the morning when there is no one around . #lovewhatyoudo #cucinareconamore #learntfromthebest #italian #ripon #valentinos

Some special starters this week . Pan fried red snapper on picked fennel, cucumber &basil. Also Yorkshire Bruschetta made Yorkshire by changing the typical crostini for a sundried tomato and Parmesan scone ! #italian #ripon #cucinareconamore #lovewhatyoudo @ Valentino's Ristorante

Pre school baking for a busy weekend with the youngest . Cantucini , sundries tomato scones for new special and pistachio meringues . #cucinareconamore #lovewhatyoudo #familybusiness

If you get chance over the next few weeks and you buy a gazette please take the time to vote for us in the second round of this competition . Thanks for all your votes already. #italian #ripon #cucinareconamore #famiglia

This weeks cantucini are inspired by mother Mary baking Lila’s christening cake , rum and amaretto soaked fruits, almonds and lots of love ! #cucinareconamore #lovewhatyoudo #italian #ripon

This mackerel with a Sicilian influence of pistachios , raisins and fennel is a great summer dish this week .

Tidied up the herb garden this morning . Looking forward to using all these herbs even more . Thanks also to @bronco_digital and @bodylogicfitness for the flower seeds they gave me . I’m sure they will give us a splash of colour . #cucinareconamore #italian #ripon

As a restaurateur part of the morning ritual (as well as preparing for the day and visiting suppliers ) is checking reviews on trip advisor, google & facebook . So this morning it was lovely to walk into this card from a customer the other weekend who we drove home as there were no available taxis . It’s also been lovely to hear gratitude in so many voting for us as restaurant of the year . We love the industry we are in and we are happy that you enjoy what we do . Remember you can still vote in this weeks gazette . #italian #ripon #lovewhatyoudo

Loving these flavours . Poached asparagus with basil oil no messing around taking the taste away from the asparagus . Also a pizza inspired by a run down the river stopped off for some wild garlic . The pizza is finished with potato and Parma ham . #cucinareconamore #lovewhatyoudo #italian #ripon #freshflavours

If anyone is picking up a Ripon gazette or Harrogate advertiser today you may see this hidden at the back . If you get the time a vote would be appreciated . If you prefer Mario’s or Prima’s then I’m sure both Mario and Franco would also appreciate your vote. It would be great for any of our long standing family run restaurants to get short listed !
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Buona Pasqua Tanto Amore Valentino’s #italian #ripon

beautiful food 5 star service. I would defiantly recommend to anyone and it is reasonable prices also

We went there for our friends birthday the food was great and the staff maded us very welcome love the place and the atmosphere

We held our company birthday party at Valentinos this week. Fantastic food, great service and the perfect venue for a group or family meal. We had a big table of 14 with plenty of space, and we were all able to order off the full menu without preordering. We had 2 vegans in the party who had a wide choice of food available which was great. Highly recommended #excellent

We had our daughter in February so as you can imagine it was quite difficult to get out, however on Mother's Day in March myself, my partner and our 5 week old daughter went to Valentinos for our dinner, we were welcomed with such kindness, nothing was a problem, not even parking the pram along side us. Food and staff are second to none, we had a wonderful night. So Sunday being 'Fathers Day' we decided to go again, we got an even warmer welcome as staff remembered us, and cooed and smiled at our daughter, who is now nearly 5 months old. Service, food and friendliness are top class and we plan to make eating at Valentinos a tradition in our new little family. Thanks again xx

Thoroughly enjoyed our meal this evening, a warm welcome and lovely atmosphere. Having allergies often makes eating out stressful however the staff and chef ensured we all ate delicious and safe food, with a special pasta being made to order for us. Well done Valentinos, we'll be back!

Thank you Rick,Daniel and all the staff for making mums birthday so special.

The lobster was fantastic. .....will be back soon.x

Service, atmosphere and food as good as ever.

Lovely friendly staff, and the best lasagna ever.

Just been for our wedding anniversary, great atmosphere, great service and delicious food.

Favourite restaurant in Ripon.

I've been coming to this restaurant for 32 years and it has always had the same welcoming feel. It's an awesome family friendly and accommodating place that will always have a special place in my heart. Great food and better service. Try it at your peril - everything else will pale into insignificance in comparison!

Had such a wonderful experience here last night. Great atmosphere, the service was impeccable and the food was outstanding. Thank you to Rick and all the staff.

Great meal as usual last night. Lovely atmosphere and great service. Thanks to all at Valentino' s

Friendly and attentive staff, great food in pleasant surroundings. Add in good company and you have a great night out.

Fantastic family friendly restaurant!! First visit this evening and have definitely gained our customer. Went above and beyond for our children!! Thank you so much for making our evening relaxed and enjoyable.

Fantastic

Delicious food only place in ripon that serves Italian food as is should be. Recommend to anyone that wants to experience a true Italian meal, staff very attentive overall excellent service

Delicious food and amazing staff. Excellent service, very child friendly. They always make us feel welcome even though we make last minute booking

Best pizza outside of Italy you'll ever have! Can't believe I didn't know this till recently. Authentic Italian food and friendly service. Absolutely love it here!

Been going as a family regularly now for over 20 years. This is the most authentic Italian food you will get in Ripon! Top restaurant and staff

beautiful food 5 star service. I would defiantly recommend to anyone and it is reasonable prices also

We went there for our friends birthday the food was great and the staff maded us very welcome love the place and the atmosphere

We held our company birthday party at Valentinos this week. Fantastic food, great service and the perfect venue for a group or family meal. We had a big table of 14 with plenty of space, and we were all able to order off the full menu without preordering. We had 2 vegans in the party who had a wide choice of food available which was great. Highly recommended #excellent

We had our daughter in February so as you can imagine it was quite difficult to get out, however on Mother's Day in March myself, my partner and our 5 week old daughter went to Valentinos for our dinner, we were welcomed with such kindness, nothing was a problem, not even parking the pram along side us. Food and staff are second to none, we had a wonderful night. So Sunday being 'Fathers Day' we decided to go again, we got an even warmer welcome as staff remembered us, and cooed and smiled at our daughter, who is now nearly 5 months old. Service, food and friendliness are top class and we plan to make eating at Valentinos a tradition in our new little family. Thanks again xx

Thoroughly enjoyed our meal this evening, a warm welcome and lovely atmosphere. Having allergies often makes eating out stressful however the staff and chef ensured we all ate delicious and safe food, with a special pasta being made to order for us. Well done Valentinos, we'll be back!

Thank you Rick,Daniel and all the staff for making mums birthday so special.

The lobster was fantastic. .....will be back soon.x

Service, atmosphere and food as good as ever.

Lovely friendly staff, and the best lasagna ever.

Just been for our wedding anniversary, great atmosphere, great service and delicious food.

Favourite restaurant in Ripon.

I've been coming to this restaurant for 32 years and it has always had the same welcoming feel. It's an awesome family friendly and accommodating place that will always have a special place in my heart. Great food and better service. Try it at your peril - everything else will pale into insignificance in comparison!

Had such a wonderful experience here last night. Great atmosphere, the service was impeccable and the food was outstanding. Thank you to Rick and all the staff.

Great meal as usual last night. Lovely atmosphere and great service. Thanks to all at Valentino' s

Friendly and attentive staff, great food in pleasant surroundings. Add in good company and you have a great night out.

Fantastic family friendly restaurant!! First visit this evening and have definitely gained our customer. Went above and beyond for our children!! Thank you so much for making our evening relaxed and enjoyable.

Fantastic

Delicious food only place in ripon that serves Italian food as is should be. Recommend to anyone that wants to experience a true Italian meal, staff very attentive overall excellent service

Delicious food and amazing staff. Excellent service, very child friendly. They always make us feel welcome even though we make last minute booking

Best pizza outside of Italy you'll ever have! Can't believe I didn't know this till recently. Authentic Italian food and friendly service. Absolutely love it here!

Been going as a family regularly now for over 20 years. This is the most authentic Italian food you will get in Ripon! Top restaurant and staff