A charming spot at Gillygate, Café No.8 Bistro is perfect for a cosy meal. The atmosphere was relaxed and welcoming, and service was warm and attentive.
I remembered how enjoyable the dining experience was; everything, from the plating to the flavours, was handled with care and creativity. It’s the kind of place that delivers quality and value without fuss!
Deb Sleep★★★★★
Fantastic restaurant. Really interesting and varied menu. Food is beautifully presented and tastes amazing. Staff are very friendly. So pleased to have found Bistrot no. 8 and will definitely be back.
Sun P★★★★★
Food was fantastic. Good attention to detail to flavours and presentation, very tasty vegetarian options too. Came quickly. Customer service was also very good - all staff were friendly and attentive. General atmosphere could use some work - it seems very understated but maybe that's the appeal. I think some extra colours and photographable features may help bring attention to the place. Overall enjoyed the experience and would come again.
Matthew Watkins★★★★★
We both had a lovely meal to celebrate our anniversary. A "proper restaurant" that strikes exactly the right balance of doing excellent food, without feeling too formal.
They also have vegetarian and gluten-free options which is good on a small menu.
Excellent wine, starters, mains and desserts.
gwendelene foo★★★★★
I visited Cafe No 8 before Covid and really loved the food. They shorten their operation hours after Covid and we finally made it for Sunday lunch today. We had a starter, mains and dessert. The food was just as good as I remembered. Service was good too. This place just celebrated their 20 years' anniversary in York which tells you that they got to be good to last that long given the ultra competitive food scene here. The food was of top quality, refined and cooked with care. We had beef and pork tenderloin and they were so tender. The potatoes were roasted perfectly. And we had a selection of vegetables (Broccolini, Parsnip, Carrots, Spring Onions etc) not over cooked like many places. And I was so glad to try the Dark Belgian Chocolate Truffle with Black Sesame Ice Cream. I love black sesame ice cream but is a rarity to find them in York. I wish I could buy a tub of their black sesame ice cream and bring it home. If you are looking for a place with a relaxed atmosphere, serving non-pretentious and delicious food, I recommend Cafe No 8 Bistro.
Venceslas Devillard★★★★★
We booked in advanced and spent a great night. We were seated in the backyard room and it was cosy and relatively quiet.
The food was good and we went for a mix of seafood and meat.
I definitely recommend the banoffee pie that was really good.
Craig Stapleton★★★★★
Absolutely gorgeous food. Fantastic flavours, perfectly balanced. The service is really friendly - personal but not intrusive. An excellent find that I can't recommend highly enough. A short but perfectly delivered menu - just how a good restaurant should be. Treat yourself to top level food without the top level prices. We'll be back soon!
Ian Guiver★★★★★
We had a really fantastic experience last night. The food and wine menu are both short and perfectly chosen. The food is delicious and beautifully presented. The atmosphere great, music spot-on for a relaxing vibe but the owners and their staff really make the place. This is a restaurant with heart that's wonderfully different from the soulless here today gone tomorrow places that seem to be everywhere nowadays. We make an annual trip to York to the Nine Lessons at the Minster and this restaurant will now be part of our trip in future. Totally recommend a visit.
Rex Petty★★★★★
Turned up on spec and received warmly without question. The food was wonderful and the service better. Will visit again,the 260 miles from home will be worth it. Excellent ☺️
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Cafe No.8 Bistro is located at 8 Gillygate, York YO31 7EQ, United Kingdom
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You can contact Cafe No.8 Bistro at +44 1904 653074
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