Mangia Bites

25/07/2026

Hello everyone :)
Breaking News!
Next week we'll be closed from Monday 27th July until Thursday 30th July for a little summer break and well-earned recharge.
See you again on Friday 31st July... with full batteries, hot arancini and plenty of energy!
Thanks for keeping us so busy and for all your amazing support – see you very soon! 😀 ❤️

21/07/2026

Calling all truffle lovers... 👀🍕
Our Pizza of the Week has arrived!
Truffle Supreme is a rich white pizza topped with mozzarella, mushrooms, Parmesan, Parmesan shavings, fresh parsley, black pepper and finished with fragrant white truffle oil.
Creamy, aromatic and full of flavour.
💷 £16.50
⏳Limited availability, eat in or takeaway.
Pop in at Mangia Bites, 31 Water Street- Skipton or give us a call at 07928011638 to place your order. :)

14/07/2026

Good afternoon to you all :)
NEW AT MANGIA BITES!
This summer, we're bringing a true taste of Sicily to Skipton with our homemade Granita!
🌈 A different flavour every week!
This week's flavour: 🍉 Watermelon.
Made with fresh fruit for a naturally refreshing treat – perfect for sunny and hot days!
✨ Also new this week:
🍆 Arancino alla Norma. A crispy Sicilian rice ball filled with aubergine, sundried tomato, salted ricotta and basil.
🥄 Eat in or takeaway
📍 Mangia Bites, 31 water Street- Skipton
Come and discover what's new... and don't forget to check back next week for a brand new granita flavour! 😋

09/07/2026

Hello everyone :)
NEW OPENING HOURS FROM WEDNESDAY 15th JULY ✨
A little change is coming to Mangia Bites! 💛
From Wednesday 15th July, we’ll be changing our opening hours so we can focus our time and energy on giving you the best food and service possible.

🕰️ NEW OPENING HOURS
Wednesday: 4:30pm–9:00pm
Thursday: 4:30pm–9:00pm
Friday: 12:00pm–4:00pm & 5:00pm–9:00pm
Saturday: 12:00pm–9:00pm
Sunday: 12:00pm–7:00pm
Monday & Tuesday: Closed
🍽️ Did you know you can eat in?
Our cosy little dining room upstairs is open and ready to welcome you. If you haven’t seen it yet, you may be pleasantly surprised 👀✨
Walk-ins are always welcome, but booking a table is recommended — especially during busier periods — so we can make sure everything is ready for you and avoid disappointment.
📞 Prefer Mangia Bites at home?
You can order by phone and collect at an agreed time. Please note that telephone orders are currently collection only.
👩‍🍳 Most of our food is freshly prepared and cooked to order, with care and generous portions. During busy periods there may be a little wait, so thank you for your patience while we prepare your food properly. Good food is worth a few extra minutes! 💛
Come upstairs, take a seat, enjoy the music and let us bring a little taste of Sicily to Skipton 🌿☀️
📍 Mangia Bites, Skipton
📞 Call us to book a table or place a collection order at 07928011638.
See you soon — and come hungry! 😄🍕

26/06/2026

Hello everyone :) 🤗
The wait is almost over! ❤️
After weeks of planning, testing and making improvements, we're excited to finally introduce the new Mangia Bites menu.
Whether you're craving one of our freshly made pizzas, a sandwich, authentic Sicilian street food or one of our delicious desserts, everything is prepared with care using quality ingredients.

📅 Available from 1st July

Please note: as we prepare for the launch of our new menu, some items from our current menu may no longer be available while stocks last. Thank you for your understanding. ❤️

A few things to know before ordering:

- Everything is freshly made to order. During busy periods, your patience is appreciated while we prepare your food fresh for you.

🚫 We currently do not offer gluten-free options.

📞 Collection orders can be placed in advance by phone at 07928011638.

🍽️ Dine in available! As we have only 12 seats, we recommend booking in advance to avoid disappointment.

- Last orders are taken 15 minutes before closing time.

🎉 Our Party Boxes have also been updated! Please allow at least 24 hours' notice for all Party Box orders.

Thank you to everyone who has supported Mangia Bites so far. We can't wait to welcome you and hear what you think of our new menu! ❤️

📍 Mangia Bites – 31, Water Street, Skipton.

24/06/2026

23/06/2026

✨ Something is cooking at Mangia Bites...
Over the past months we've listened, learned, experimented and grown.
We've welcomed new customers, seen familiar faces return, and shared a little taste of Sicily with all of you.
Now, we're preparing for an exciting new chapter.
New ideas. New flavours. New experiences.
We're not giving too much away just yet... but some exciting changes are coming very soon.
👀 Keep an eye on our social media over the coming days for updates and a first look at what's coming next.
Thank you for being part of the Mangia Bites journey.

Stay tuned😇❤️

22/06/2026

Good afternoon to you all :), today the weekly appointment with "Bites & Stories" is about The Queen of Sicilian desserts: Cassata Siciliana.
Its origins date back over a thousand years to the Arab rule of Sicily, when ingredients such as sugar cane, citrus fruits, almonds and pistachios were introduced to the island. The earliest version of cassata was much simpler than the one we know today: sweetened ricotta mixed and shaped in a bowl.
The name "Cassata" is believed to come from the Arabic word "qas'at", meaning "bowl" or "basin", referring to the mould used to shape the dessert.
Over the centuries, Sicily's cultures, traditions and culinary influences transformed cassata into the masterpiece we know today. During the Norman period and later through the work of Sicilian convents, the recipe evolved with the addition of sponge cake, marzipan and the colourful candied fruits that make it instantly recognisable.
Today, Cassata Siciliana is considered the queen of Sicilian pastry and desserts. Rich ricotta, delicate sponge, sweet marzipan and vibrant decorations come together to create a dessert that is more than just a sweet treat – it is a celebration of Sicily's history, culture and love of food.
Every slice tells a story.
Have you ever tried an authentic Sicilian cassata? Tell us in the comments! 👇



Pic from web.

19/06/2026

Good Morning to you all :)
This weekend special is a spicy Sicilian pizza with capocollo, provolone, parmesan, chilli flakes, basil and EVOO.
🔥 Inspired by the lava fields of Mount Etna.
💷 £13.50
📍 Available at Mangia Bites, in store only. Pop in at 31, Water Street - BD23 1PQ in Skipton to try it; or give us a call at 07928011638 to book it for takeaway. :)

15/06/2026

Good Afternoon to you all :)
Today, for , we talk about the king of Sicilian cousine: the cannolo; its story goes back hundreds of years.
The word "cannolo" means "little tube" or "small reed". The name comes from the reed stems that were traditionally used as moulds to shape the pastry shells before frying.
Its origins are believed to date back to the Arab rule of Sicily between the 9th and 11th centuries. Historians think the first version was created around Palermo, where Arab influences introduced ingredients such as sugar, citrus fruits, pistachios and almonds to Sicilian cuisine.
According to one popular legend, cannoli were first prepared by women in a harem near Caltanissetta. After the Arab period, the recipe was preserved and perfected by Sicilian convents, helping it spread throughout the island.
Traditionally, cannoli were prepared during Carnival, symbolising celebration and abundance. Over time they became so popular that Sicilians refused to eat them only once a year, and they became an everyday treat.
The classic cannolo consists of:
🥛 Sweet ricotta
🍫 Chocolate chips
🍊 Candied orange peel
🥜 Pistachios
🥟 A crisp fried pastry shell
A true Sicilian cannolo is always filled shortly before serving, keeping the shell perfectly crisp and the ricotta fresh.
Today, cannoli are enjoyed all over the world, but for Sicilians they remain much more than a dessert: they are a symbol of the island's history, culture and passion for food.
Did you already try one? :)