Lunch restaurant in York

“We went here on a Thursday evening, and it was packed. Welcome was wonderful, and we were seated quickly, and drinks arrived soon after. Opted for the tuna carpaccio, sword fish, and prawn pasta, followed by the Lemoncello baked cheesecake. All was delicious, the fresh pasta extremely so. We would absolutely go again. I would recommend booking early, we arrived at 19:00 and it was just about right.”

“If you visit Rosa, you must try the chicken rice — it’s incredibly delicious and tastes just like home in Thailand! The dipping sauce is perfect, the appetizers are great, and the noodles are amazing too. Every dish is full of authentic flavor. The restaurant has a cozy, lovely atmosphere with friendly service. Definitely worth a visit — highly recommended!”

“Very authentic and delicious food, verified by my Greek friend. I got a chicken gyro without chips. The chicken was delicious and well served, juicy and tender. The sauce was very balanced and the portion was good.”

“Just had lunch here before our train home after a weekend in York and this is quite possibly my favourite meal so far! Absolutely delicious and lovely, friendly service.”

“We had the best Tom Yum Noodle Soup at Bamboo Thai! The flavours were perfectly balanced —rich, tangy, and with just the right amount of spice. Every bite was packed with fresh ingredients that made the dish incredibly tasty. The service was fantastic, too; the staff were attentive and friendly, making the whole experience enjoyable. Highly recommend for anyone craving authentic Thai flavours! Thank you so much!”

“One of the best restaurant with warm hearted people serving everyone. We had an accidental stop over in May 2023 and we really enjoyed the food”

“We visited for the first time this weekend. The food was delicious and great portion sizes. I had the goats cheese and my wife had garlic mushrooms. They were fantastic. I then had the chicken on skewers with rice and bbq sauce andmy wife had the steak. Great portion sizes and couldnt finish it all. Nice atmosphere with attentive and welcoming staff. We will be back the next time we are in York. Highly recommended, give it a try you will not be disappointed.”

“Simon is the most incredible server I have ever had. We came for a bottomless brunch for my birthday and he made sure our drinks were always filled, food was coming. He made our visit here impeccable. I would highly recommend. Worth every penny”

“Came back here for a second time to order the same dishes. Amazing steamed sea bass with chilli, lime, and coriander broth, and sticky rice. And the Bangkok platter and sweetcorn cakes to start. Delicious! Will definitely be coming back when we’re next in York.”

“This is one of my favourite places to go for take away. The food is delicious and quick. I usually get a quesadilla and the jalapeño jelly that comes on the side is fantastic. It's fairly small inside the shop so I do think it is better to take away.”

“Yet another awesome sushi restaurant of which there seems to have been an explosion of in recent years which is fab! Beautifully light and crisp mixed tempura, gorgeous fresh sashimi (the mackerel seemed particularly good) and a delicious rainbow roll (I think it was). We then had a couple of the special desserts - apple gyozas and an ice-cream ball rolled in dessicated coconut, dipped in tempura batter and deep fried. Amazing! Wonderful, friendly and polite service and lovely atmosphere. Another one to recommend!”

“Fab evening meal here last night - great good, really friendly staff (perfectly on the right side of attentiveness) and very reasonable prices. Unfortunately for this lovely restaurant, its owner and staff, we realised afterwards that we'd seen what is sadly becoming an increasing issue of people running up large bills and then trying to get away without paying: a very loud and entitled family of four were seated near us; we noticed them ordering a lot (and being advised by the staff about portion sizes and what would be arriving, so as not to over-order) and they were very happy, smiling, laughing and talking loudly through their whole meal. The wait staff then took away empty plates at the end. We only saw as they went to pay that the man was now (quietly) trying to create an issue, and after they left, the staff were very upset. We spoke with the owner, and this family had complained that there was a problem with one of the meals - which, to note, they had eaten IN ITS ENTIRETY - so had been trying to blag the whole bill free. Absolutely disgusting behaviour from these obnoxious and selfish diners. From the impact alone on the staff, they should be thoroughly ashamed of what they did.”

“An absolute gem of a restaurant! Fantastic location, plenty of seating and a great atmosphere. Food is fab and a great menu to chose from and there is something for everyone! The skewers are so tasty, the tiramisu is to die for and the range and choice of drinks complement each and every dish. Well worth booking so don’t arrive and be disappointed! Staff are super tentative and friendly and made our meal special. Thanks and already looking forward to coming back again soon!”

“Olives were nice, but would have preffered pitted olives personally, and could have been a bigger portion. Garlic bread with caramelised onion starter was nice and enough for 2 people to share a small portion each. Salad was lovely with lots of sauce and added goats cheese. Malbec was nice. Wagyu pizza was very good and the honey sauce was very nice. Vincent our waiter was new and he got our orders right and was very polite. Vegan chocolate cake was nice but probably would have been better had it been warm and maybe with some vegan ice cream. Overall lovely meal.”

“The future of kebabs is in great hands. We tried these yesterday and had to get them again tonight. They are the tastiest kebabs we have ever had! Served in a naan with juicy lamb thats spiced to perfection and served with salad and the sauces you get with pickle trays, especially that mint one that everyone fights for it was just amazing and so filling. Well done to the chefs and whoever decided to put it as a menu option! Try it out and be prepared to get addicted!”

“Wonderful little restaurant in city centre. Easily accommodated for our large group of people. Food was prepared to our liking and served rather quickly, even though we were 14+ guests. Lasagna was delicious and appetisers utilised proper Italian meat and cheese. Pasta was also good. Kind staff was a good bonus.”

“Loved it! We did not have a reservation, but luckily there was a table for us (8 pm Friday night). The service was good and they were very quick. The portions were very good and the food was lovely for a great price. We went with the dinner menu which is a very good deal. Would recommend!”

“I’d say this is one of the best lunch deals ever. With £8 you get a Chicken & Bacon Avocado Sandwich, complete with fries and salad, and a cup of coffee. They tasted good too! The place was cozy and nice. I came in on a Thursday afternoon (the lunch deal starts from 12 to 4) and it was super crowded. People coming in from 12.30 onwards had a hard time finding seats. I would definitely recommend this place whether for lunch or for a drink.”

“Had a lovely meal here. Fresh food, nicely cooked and presented. Nice music, very friendly chatty staff. Also fairly priced. Recommended !”

“Came here with my mum and nana after shopping and we all really enjoyed it. The food came out hot and fresh — I had the katsu curry and it was spot on. My mum and nana both liked their meals too, and the staff were super friendly and patient with us. It was a bit busy (since it’s in the outlet), but the atmosphere was still chill and the service was quick. Prices are a little on the higher side, but you get good portions and quality food. Overall, really nice spot to grab something tasty after a day of shopping. Would definitely go again”

“A family-style Hong Kong-flavoured restaurant with a warm and friendly atmosphere. The menu includes clear photos, so you can easily order just by looking at the pictures. Highly recommend the roast duck and roast pork. We also ordered the crispy noodles with pork ribs — the portion was generous and it was absolutely delicious. The iced lemon tea is also a must-try. If I visit York again, I’ll definitely come back here for dinner.”

“Great Chinese, fresh food cooked by a lovely and generous owner who's always happy to recommend new things to try and talk about the food he makes. My local and I absolutely recommend to anyone in the area, cash only as it should be.”

“You can never tell with a review, but this is my honest opinion of my experience at this hotel. Lady at reception, very efficient, polite and very cheerful. My room was very clean, I checked ruthlessly. The location is amazing, about 5 mins walk from the station and in an area with plenty going on to entertain and feed yourself. Can’t report on the food as we had stuff planned.”

“Stayed here for a night for my first time in York and loved it. The hotel location is very convenient as it's right next to the station and shops. The staff are lovely and accommodating; kept my food in their fridge and reheated it for me. The room was clean bed was very comfortable and had a tea corner. The TV connects to mobile so was able to watch Netflix/YouTube! Also the breakfast was great. Would stay again next time I'm in York.”

“Oh my had a satay tonight and it was absolutely lovely. Peanut as it said and a good bit of heat . Is there a new chef?? We use you all the time and this was one of the best satay dishes I have had.”

“The atmosphere was calm and perfect for a relaxing dinner.”

“We visited the Alium Restaurant for the Vegan menu. I am pescatarian hence we went for this menu. Wow is all I can say. The food, wine flight, and service was incredible. The chef Luke came out to explain a number of the dishes personally and was incredibly helpful. We have tried to book for the next Vegan week but they haven’t released the dates yet! I am fortunate enough to have eaten all over the world in some incredible restaurants, this beats them all and it is in our home town!”

“I visited the Pizza Hut near the Shambles in York for the lunchtime buffet. There weren't many people there but Milly, the waitress, came straight over with a happy smile, got me seated and helped me with the QR code. I explained I was a veggie and she ordered a pizza to be added to the buffet and then let me know so I didn't miss out. She was attentive, caring and made me feel good. It is a rare thing to see in the modern world of fast food. Anyway, I really hope that the York branch stays open through the current climate. Thankyou.”

“Ayamase , poundo yam & Efo elugusi, Gizdodo , goat pepper soup was on point. I enjoyed it”

“We stopped here for a late lunch and it was delicious! Would definitely recommend. Nice range of specials and menu items to choose from. Friendly staff. Would definitely return, thanks!”