Authentic Italian Restaurant in Ripon

We are open

Mon, Tues & Thurs 4.30 – 9pm

Fri & Sat 4.30 – 9.30pm

Wed & Sun – Closed

You can now book online using this link

For tables of 8 or more, please call first on 01765 602 034 to check availability

Award Winners!

We were delighted to win ‘Best Restaurant – North Yorkshire’ at the 2025 England Business Awards. This is welcome recognition of the great work our team put in every day!

Prima on Kirkgate

A Passion for Food

Pietro loved cooking from an early age and this led him to have his first experience at age 15, working in a professional kitchen in his hometown of Canosa di Puglia in Southern Italy. Since then, it’s been his passion. But his greatest food memory is of his mother’s Ragu cooking on the stove, the aromas of that rich sauce filled the whole house.

In 2015 Pietro came to Ripon to work at Prima Pizzeria, where he developed his skills and fired his ambition. He started at the bottom and worked his way up very quickly going from Commis to Head Chef in just 3 years. However, in November 2021, an opportunity to fulfil his dream presented itself. After 37 years, the Fantoni family were ready to hand over the reins. Now Pietro and his team are carrying on the tradition of delivering an authentic Italian dining experience in Ripon.

Prima Pizzeria
2023
Recommended

Pietro says “Being a Chef and Restaurateur is the ultimate job for someone who loves food. No two days are the same, trying out new dishes, listening to what your customers say, tweaking recipes and constantly looking to improve. But above all, it’s immensely rewarding and great fun”.

He loves to travel, experiencing new food and all types of restaurants. It’s this along with his Italian heritage which inspires every dish. That passion for food which saw Pietro make the move from Puglia to Yorkshire which is at the heart of what a customer can expect from the kitchen.

That’s why he makes a point of meeting all his local suppliers personally to ensure the quality of their produce. From locally reared meat and poultry to his favourite Brymor Ice Cream, Pietro ensures standards are maintained. Even the wine needs the seal of approval before it goes on the list…!

Put simply, Prima Pizzeria serves great food, in a cosy atmosphere, with the buzz of a busy restaurant which makes booking highly recommended – especially at weekends.

If you would like to make a reservation…

Call us on

01765 602034

The house “Blackboard Menu” is updated on a regular basis to accommodate for fresh seafood and seasonal game and a Children’s Menu is available. Prima Pizzeria also has an extensive Take Away Menu if you want the Prima Experience at home.

Located, only a two-minute walk from either Ripon Market Place or Ripon Cathedral, Prima Pizzeria, is at 33 Kirkgate which is a characterful cobbled street packed with small shops.

Pietro and the team are looking forward to welcoming you to Prima Pizzeria 

 

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We’re open

Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 4.30pm until 9pm

Friday & Saturday 4.30pm until 9.30pm

Closed Wednesday & Sunday 

We offer a Select Menu (2 Course – Starter with Pizza or Pasta £18.90 or Starter with a Special £23.90) Monday, Tuesday & Thursday all night and from 4.30pm until 6pm Friday & Saturday (T’s&C’s Apply. Not available on Bank Holiday Weekends) 

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What our customers say about us…

  • star rating  Excellent food with great service. - This is an excellent restaurant with great service and fantastic food. We had the tagliatelle with truffle and steak one night, and the next night we had lamb chops. I... read more

    avatar thumb Shelley S
    November 15, 2024

    star rating  Great early diner menu. This is really good value. The starters were varied and delicious. The main courses were wide ranging and we opted for the pork medallions. The portion... read more

    avatar thumb Ali07London
    October 5, 2022

    star rating  We always visit on Christmas Eve and as usual had a fabulous time. Food was exceptional and all of the staff were excellent - thank you Prima.

    avatar thumb Odyssey44761910469
    December 24, 2021
  • star rating  After our visit to Fountains Abbey we booked to eat at Prima, really good choice. The food and service where excellent, food cooked to perfection. Really worth a visit.

    avatar thumb MandM5960
    June 27, 2021

    star rating  My girlfriend and I had another wonderful experience at Prima last Friday evening.

    We booked very late but were welcomed for an early evening sitting. The restaurant was... read more

    avatar thumb Tony E
    June 5, 2025

    star rating  Excellent - Excellent in every way.The service and food could not be faulted.
    Prima certainly lives up to its revues
    a return visit is planned

    avatar thumb Sandy01Harrogate
    February 18, 2023
  • star rating  Fantastic place - Went for a meal last Thursday. Thoroughly enjoyed the meal, food was excellent. Was very busy (always a good thing) and the service was spot on. Would recommend to anyone... read more

    avatar thumb Jonathon W
    May 28, 2024

    star rating  Treated ourselves to a Thursday early evening treat. Great atmosphere, good food and house wine. All very reasonable and as it should be for an authentic Italian meal. Would go... read more

    avatar thumb David-DWTG
    October 29, 2021

    star rating  When ever we come to Ripon, Prima is always our number one restaurant. The specials are always different and delicious as well as the very excellent service! Very reasonable price.... read more

    avatar thumb el10ttt
    October 9, 2021
  • star rating  Good quality great value and friendly staff. Really couldn’t fault it. Nice atmosphere.

    avatar thumb Vaughan H
    March 4, 2026

    star rating  What a fabulous night, lovely greeting, chose from the two course early bird menu, prawns and Lasagne, lovely presented , both cooked to perfection and the lasagne omg, I would... read more

    avatar thumb SHARON26B
    October 5, 2021

    star rating  Fantastic food, warm service, and a real Italian atmosphere. Every dish was delicious and clearly made with passion. Prima Pizzeria is a true gem – we’ll definitely be returning. Highly... read more

    avatar thumb james s
    January 13, 2026
  • star rating  Looking for somewhere to eat on a bank holiday weekend in Ripon, noticed the reviews about this place were very good so we called in on the off chance of... read more

    avatar thumb S7868NAdanc
    August 28, 2021

    star rating  Pizzas were really good and atmosphere and service excelklent. Small complaint was that wine not available as 125ml which is a bit annoying plus required by law so not good... read more

    avatar thumb markonemillion
    August 22, 2022

    star rating  A welcoming atmospheric restaurant with delicious food and friendly & attentive staff. - A lovely evening in a busy but friendly & atmospheric little restaurant. We had very helpful staff who were prompt, attentive & efficient without rushing us. The food... read more

    avatar thumb Tony E
    April 20, 2025
  • star rating  Extensive menu - Small frontage, but the restaurant goes back a long way. Very busy for a Thursday evening and so having been seated at a table at the back we felt... read more

    avatar thumb Chris T
    May 28, 2024

    star rating  Good menu and quality - Excellent food and service. The best dish in my opinion was the asparagus ravioli - it was soooo good. Really enjoyed it and recommend. Thank you.

    avatar thumb Katie M
    April 13, 2025

    star rating  I was booked in with a group of friends, some of whom I had not seen for a while in person because of covid.

    I ordered from the early... read more

    avatar thumb Singleness_Expert
    August 22, 2021
  • star rating  Took us as walk in at 6 on a Friday. Couldn't have been more pleasant. Ordered bread and olives while we looked at the menu. My pasta meatballs and my... read more

    avatar thumb allanmillie
    July 6, 2025

    star rating  Lovely restaurant! Amazing food and service.
    Went with some friend for my birthday, everything was absolutely perfect!!!
    We will be back next time we are in Ripon ❤️

    avatar thumb Chloe F
    January 13, 2026

    star rating  I went up to Ripon with my parents to celebrate the end of my university exams and booked here as the early bird menu looked good, i had deep fried... read more

    avatar thumb Tommygun45
    May 12, 2022
  • star rating  Beautiful vist - We arrived and were met with a lovely warm friendly welcome after been shown to our table the waitress offered us some drinks then gave us plenty of time to... read more

    avatar thumb Andy
    April 27, 2025

    star rating  One of the best meals I have had in a very long time, And with the staff so pleasant and efficient, recommend it to anyone

    avatar thumb JohnB15967
    February 14, 2026

    star rating  I was down in Ripon with my husband, and we went here for our evening meal, as we saw online they did Gluten Free food too. It was absolutely brilliant... read more

    avatar thumb EricaLN
    April 3, 2022
  • star rating  A great authentic Italian experience - A great authentic Italian experience. We visited in August for an evening meal. Starter - the olives were delicious. For mains I had the Pollo alla crème and my wife... read more

    avatar thumb philip
    August 6, 2024

    star rating  Very nice resturant and conveniently located in a lovely part of the city. We has pizzas and we were a bit disappointed to be honest. The quality of ingredients was... read more

    avatar thumb F53ZWdavidg
    June 6, 2025

    star rating  Different - Gutted! The best seafood pizza I have ever had and regularly have at Prima has been taken off the menu and replaced with a king prawn and garlic butter pizza.... read more

    avatar thumb markonemillion
    September 28, 2024