Trinacria Sicilian Restaurant, Pizzeria & Gelateria is at 27 Bishopthorpe Road in York. Its vibrant, recently renovated dining room includes an open kitchen, allowing guests to watch the chefs prepare a full meal or stop in more briefly for espresso and gelato.
The kitchen is dedicated specifically to Sicilian cooking and prepares dishes to order with fresh ingredients. Pizza, pasta and regional plates reflect the island’s Mediterranean character, with a range intended to serve both traditional tastes and diners looking for something less familiar.
Homemade gelato is a defining feature, with flavours such as stracciatella, toasted almond, tiramisù, vanilla and fruit varieties. Vegan gelato ensures the counter also has a plant based option, whether ordered after dinner or on its own to take away.
Seasonal Sicilian baking adds another layer to the business, including panettone sourced through specialist bakeries in Vittoria for Christmas. That mix of restaurant, pizzeria and gelateria makes Trinacria equally appropriate for a family dinner, a casual lunch or a simple sweet stop on Bishopthorpe Road.
Address: 27 Bishopthorpe Road, York YO23 1NA, England
Trinacria Sicilian Ristorante, Pizzeria & Gelateria Menu
Antipasti
Zuppa del Giorno
Fresh soup of the day with toasted bread
Alette di Pollo
House special chicken wings with cajun spice, cayenne pepper, fresh chilli & paprika, served with garlic mayo & salad garnish
Panelle Palermitane
Chickpea fritters with lemon & salad garnish
Pani Cunzatu
Sharing starter – focaccia topped with tomatoes, sicilian pecorino cheese, anchovy fillets, fresh basil & extra virgin olive oil. Vegan option: artichoke, capers & black olives
Calamari Fritti
Fried calamari served with garlic mayo and salad
Caponata di Casa con Focaccia
Traditional sicilian sweet & sour vegetable dish served with homemade focaccia bread
Pizza Garlic Bread
Garlic bread with tomato
Zuppa di Cozze
Fresh scottish mussels in either white wine & cream or spicy tomato sauce with toasted homemade bread. Also available as a main.
Primi
Aglio, Olio e Peperoncino
Spicy spaghetti with garlic, olive oil and chilli topped with rocket
Alle Cozze
Spaghetti with fresh scottish mussels in a spicy tomato sauce
Carbonara
Penne pasta with bacon, egg and cream
Norma
Penne pasta with fried aubergine and salted ricotta, in a tomato sauce with basil & toasted breadcrumbs
Polpette Trinacria
Trinacria’s homemade meatballs served two ways: with linguine pasta, or with bread and mozzarella
Lasagna di Casa
Traditional lasagne with ragu, rich besciamella sauce and ricotta
Arrabbiata
Penne pasta in a spicy tomato, garlic, onion and fresh chilli sauce. Make it Matriciana by adding cubed pancetta.
Frutti di Mare
Mixed seafood linguine with fresh mussels, prawns, clams and squid rings, in a spicy tomato and white wine sauce
Sugo di Maiale
Fresh egg tagliatelle with homemade pork ragù
Risotti
Ai Funghi
Mixed mushroom risotto with rocket, parmesan and truffle oil
Zucchine e Gamberetti
Creamy prawn and courgette risotto with herbs
Allo Scoglio
Mixed seafood risotto with fresh mussels, prawns, clams and squid rings, in a spicy tomato and white wine sauce
Insalate
Caprese di Bufala
Buffalo mozzarella & tomato salad with fresh basil, olive oil & focaccia
Insalata Cesare
Grilled chicken caesar salad with crisp lettuce, anchovies, parmesan & croutons
Secondi
Tagliata di Manzo
10 oz sliced grilled rump steak cooked to your liking and served with rocket, parmesan shavings, balsamic reduction and chips
Salsiccia alla Siciliana
Pan fried sicilian sausage with black olives, capers, cherry tomatoes, red onions & garlic, with toasted bread
Parmigiana
Aubergine layered with tomato sauce & cheese served with green salad and homemade bread
Cotoletta di Pollo
Breaded chicken breast with parmesan, served with chips & salad
Contorni
Side dishes
Mixed Green Salad with Dressing
Mixed Salad
Green leaves, cherry tomatoes, red onions, black olives and artichoke
Tomato, Onion & Caper Salad
Home Marinated Olives
Homemade Bread, Olive Oil & Balsamic
Onion Rings
Chips
Le Arancine
Traditional deep fried rice balls, with various fillings, coated in bread crumbs and served with a tomato sauce & green salad
Ragù
Ragù sauce and mozzarella
Melanzane
Aubergine and mozzarella
Prosciutto e Formaggio
Ham and mozzarella
Funghi Trifolati
Garlic mushrooms and mozzarella
Spinaci
Spinach and mozzarella
Pizze
Vegan cheese available. Gluten free base +£2.00. Extra toppings all £1.50.
Margherita
Tomato and mozzarella
Trinacria
Buffalo mozzarella, basil and slow roasted vine cherry tomatoes
Ai Funghi
Mixed mushrooms, truffle oil & rocket
Diavola
Pepperoni, spicy salami, red onion & fresh chili
Capricciosa
Ham (or roasted aubergine), mushroom, artichoke & black olives
Napoli
Anchovies, capers & black olives
Fiorentina
Spinach, egg and parmesan cheese
Norma
Roasted aubergine, salted ricotta and basil
Ragusana
Sicilian sausage, ricotta, sun-dried tomato & pistacchio
Vittoria
Sicilian sausage, fresh fennel, mascarpone & slow roasted cherry tomatoes
Contadina
Mixed roast vegetables with fresh basil
La Speciale
Sicilian sausage, spicy salami, nduja (spicy pork & chilly paste), red onion and piquante’ peppers
Calzoni
Oven baked folded pizza served with tomato sauce
Etna
Spicy meat and mozzarella
Prosciutto e Funghi
Ham & mushroom & mozzarella
Brunch
Fri-Sat-Sun only, 10am until 12pm
Uova al Tegamino
Eggs poached in our homemade tomato sauce with fried onion, served with toasted homemade bread and a choice of: Sicilian sausage & bacon, Buffalo mozzarella & spinach, Mixed grilled vegetables & basil
Tostato
Toasted homemade bread topped with either: Fried, scrambled or poached eggs, Butter bean pate, slow roasted cherry tomato and pistacchio nibs
Panino
Sandwich with homemade bread and a choice of: Freshly cooked Sicilian fennel sausage, M&K smoked bacon