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The best restaurants

in York

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Sotano

Tapas Bar Little Stonegate

Sotano is an independent bar and restaurant in York serving Mediterranean tapas plates and classically-inspired cocktails. Food served within their new outside terrace or just go for drinks within a cosy and intimate setting in their basement bar. Over 27 gins and 60 different beers. Popular at weekends, set within the lively Quarter area.​​

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Pavement Vaults

Bar & Grill Piccadilly

An American style BBQ smokehouse, serving BBQ, smoked food and pizzas, as well as specialising in craft beer, gin and cocktails. Within a relaxed and modern setting, suitable for all.​​

Drovers Arms

The Drovers Arms

Gastropub York Road

The multi award winning Drovers Arms has great food, fine ales, plenty of gin, friendly atmosphere and has become one of the area’s main destination restaurant. The delicious created dishes are locally sourced from as close to our door step as possible and reflects the ever changing seasons, mirroring the wonderful walks to be found through Skipwith Common, right on its doorstep.​​

Los Moros

Los Moros

North Africa Restaurant Grape Ln

North African restaurant in an old brick building with a garden & house-branded pale ale​​

Roots

Roots

Fine Dining Restaurant Marygate

Roots is a Michelin-starred restaurant in the heart of York by chef Tommy Banks, offering an innovative and unique tasting menu and Sunday Feast menu.​​

Melton's

Melton's

Fine Dining Restaurant Scarcroft Road

Simple, intimate restaurant for upmarket Modern British dishes including a Yorkshire tasting menu.​​

Dough Eyed

Dough Eyed

Pizza Restaurant Jubbergate

Unassuming option specialising in Italian-style savoury & sweet pizzas, plus cocktails & craft beer.

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Arras

Restaurant Peasholme Green

Classy, modern restaurant offering tasting menus with creative British cuisine, cheese & wine.

Spark

Spark

Food Court Piccadilly

Buzzing destination featuring bars & eateries in funky upcycled shipping containers.

Cresci Pizzeria

Cresci Pizzeria

Pizza Restaurant Piccadilly

Unfussy, brick-lined eatery dishing up pizza & Italian offerings, plus beer, wine & desserts.

The Whippet Inn

The Whippet Inn

Restaurant North Street

Hidden away on one of York’s least-photogenic streets, you’ll find our beautiful Grade II listed building. Inside you’ll find unpretentious food, unapologetic decor, and unrivalled service — all wrapped up in an almost sultry, laid-back atmosphere that you just sink into.

Fish&Forest

Fish & Forest

Restaurant Grape Lane

We are Fish & Forest, an independent restaurant on Grape Lane, York, serving seasonal and sustainable fish, game and forest foods. Recognised in the Michelin Guide for our Commitment to Sustainable Gastronomy, we are also listed on Harden’s and the Good Food Guide as well as AA Rated.

Skosh

Skosh

Small Plate Restaurant Micklegate

A bespoke dining room with an open concept kitchen designed specifically to create a unique experience, in which to enjoy uncomplicated, yet refined dishes in a comfortable and informal manner.

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Sora

Asian Fusion Restaurant Rougier Street

A dining concept to elevate the senses. Mix and match small plates from an irresistible selection of sushi, Robatayaki and pan-Asian style tapas dishes.

Tasca Frango

Tasca Frango

Portuguese Restaurant Colliergate

Frango's was born out of a love of simple Portuguese cuisine, often replicating at home with friends and family. We aim for you to experience the comfort and joy that food can bring, taking humble ingredients, putting our spin on them, for you to enjoy.

Legacy at The Grand

Legacy at The Grand

Fine Dining Restaurant Station Rise

With a dedication to curating incredible dishes that showcase locality and seasonality, Head Chef Ahmed Abdalla implements modern cooking methods across all courses of the locally grown and sourced tasting menus. 

Pearly Cow

Pearly Cow

Restaurant Clifton

In a Georgian building full of warm character, where art and pantry produce hang, that bounty is what’s celebrated at Pearly Cow. That and life made good by enjoying a little or a lot of what you love. There are many York restaurants to choose from, but we think Pearly Cow York stands out from the crowd.

Buongiorno

Buongiorno

Italian Restaurant Acomb Wood Drive

Small family business, creative , authentic, using very fine ingredients mixed up with your local fish and meats. Friendly service with a professional touch. 

Burgsy's

Restaurant Walmgate

Hefty burgers, fries & beer offered in a relaxed eatery that has American cowboy decor.

Casa Brazilian Rodizio

Casa Brazilian Rodizio

Brazilian Restaurant Micklegate

Meats are carved tableside at this Brazilian steakhouse with a salad bar and weathered wood decor.

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