Must-see restaurants in York

  • No 8 Bistro

    York

    A cool little place with modern artwork mimicking the Edwardian stained glass at the front, No 8 offers a day-long menu of top-notch bistro dishes using…

  • Cochon Aveugle

    York

    Black-pudding macaroon? Strawberry and elderflower sandwich? Blowtorched mackerel with melon gazpacho? Fussy eaters beware – this small restaurant with…

  • Mannion & Co

    York

    Expect to queue for a table at this busy bistro (no reservations), with its convivial atmosphere and selection of delicious daily specials. Regulars on…

  • Hairy Fig

    York

    This cafe-deli is a standout in York. On the one side you've got the best of Yorkshire tripping over the best of Europe, with Italian white anchovies and…

  • Mr P's Curious Tavern

    York

    Mr P’s specialises in imaginative small plates, deli meats and cheeses, with a quality wine list – not what you’d expect from its touristy location. It's…

  • Star Inn The City

    York

    Its riverside setting in a Grade II–listed engine house and quirky British menu make Andrew Pern’s York outpost of the Star Inn an exceedingly pleasant…

  • Bettys

    York

    Old-school afternoon tea, with white-aproned waiters, linen tablecloths and a teapot collection ranged along the walls. The house speciality is the…

  • 1331

    York

    This courtyard complex houses a bar, a cocktail lounge and even a private cinema, along with an appealing 1st-floor restaurant serving a menu of crowd…

  • The Bow Room at Grays Court

    York

    An unexpected pleasure in the heart of York, this 16th-century mansion hotel's small restaurant focuses on British, locally produced food, some of it…

  • Shambles Kitchen

    York

    Fast food doesn't mean unhealthy at this hugely popular little takeaway (there are only three tables inside). The place is best known for its pulled-pork…

  • Café Concerto

    York

    Walls papered with sheet music, chilled jazz on the stereo, and battered, mismatched tables and chairs set the bohemian tone in this comforting coffee…

  • Olive Tree

    York

    Local produce gets a Mediterranean makeover at this bright and breezy bistro. Classic pizza and pasta dishes are complemented by more ambitious recipes…

  • Ate O'Clock

    York

    Heated outdoor seating in a cosy, covered alleyway makes this a popular choice. The menu is full of classic bistro dishes (sirloin steak, slow-roasted…

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