The Best Places to Eat in York

recommended restaurants, cafés and other places to eat


Roots

York

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  • award-winning
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  • central location

Michelin-starred dining curated by chef Tommy Banks to combine innovative cooking techniques with one-of-a-kind ingredients and exceptional service

  • independent restaurant
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  • locally sourced ingredients
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  • British theme
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  • family-friendly
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  • character property
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  • open year round
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  • award-winning
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  • central location
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  • close to station
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  • air-conditioning
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  • terrace

award-winning brasserie-style restaurant, set in the Museum Gardens with a terrace overlooking the River Ouse

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  • open year round
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  • award-winning
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  • central location
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  • close to station

part of the Grand Hotel, a former railway company headquarters, this three AA rosette restaurant pays homage to the pioneering spirit of the inspiring engineers and architects of York’s past

Arras

York

  • independent restaurant
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  • open year round
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  • terrace

former coach house with quiet garden terrace and contemporary interior offering a fun and captivating dining experience

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  • fine dining
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  • tasting menu
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  • locally sourced ingredients
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  • character property
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  • open year round
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  • central location

set in a beautiful Jacobean house with a peaceful garden, close to the Minster, the Bow Room has a wood-panelled bar and modern restaurant with large bow window.

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  • international theme
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  • character property
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  • open year round
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  • award-winning
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  • central location
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  • close to station

1711 is situated in the Judges Lodging, an historic Georgian townhouse in central York, offering a modern twist on global cuisine, recognised with 2 AA Rosettes

Skosh

York

  • independent restaurant
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  • open year round
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  • central location
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  • air-conditioning

bright, lively restaurant near Micklegate Bar, serving multiple small flavourful dishes with an Asian influence.

Melton's

York

  • independent restaurant
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  • fine dining
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  • locally sourced ingredients
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  • British theme
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  • open year round
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  • award-winning
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  • air-conditioning

cosy suburban restaurant, features in all major food guides, renowned for serving high quality food in a relaxed and informal atmosphere

  • independent restaurant
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  • locally sourced ingredients
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  • British theme
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  • seafood
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  • open year round
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  • award-winning

weekly-changing menus take inspiration from the sea, the forest and the Yorkshire countryside, with seasonal dishes using ingredients from sustainable sources