Attentive staff in a very helpful.Beautiful Georgian building interior is opulent . Lunchtime menu until 5PM at reasonable prices £12.95 one course &17.95 for two courses can't remember the price of three courses.Plenty of choice on the menu much more than pizza unlike a number of others
August 2025
Great quality food, great portions, amazing view in the conservatory and amazing staff. What more can you want. On the top of our list in York.
Welcome to La Vecchia Scuola – where tradition meets taste in the heart of historic York. Located on charming Low Petergate, just steps from the iconic Minster, our restaurant is set in a beautifully restored 300-year-old Georgian building that once housed York College for Girls. We offer a true celebration of Italian cuisine, combining cherished family recipes with bold, seasonal creations. Since 2013, we’ve been serving dishes crafted with passion, using only the finest local ingredients. Whether you’re here for a relaxed lunch, romantic dinner, or special celebration, La Vecchia Scuola invites you to slow down, savour the moment, and experience authentic Italian hospitality, one delicious plate at a time.
