The 30 Best Restaurant in York

“A great dining experience. One of the best in recent years. Delicious food, beautifully balanced and presented. Staff excellent. A wonderful wine list with prices for all budgets. Will be back for sure. Thank you.”

“A fantastic meal tonight! It’s our first time here and it won’t be the last! The food was fresh and delicious and the service was swift. The green mandarin juice was delicious too! We had a little corner of the restaurant which was great! Looking forward to trying the other dishes next time!”

“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!”

“10/10 spot if you are looking for somewhere romantic. The staff were so nice and friendly, the food was spot on. Service was excellent and the decor inside was amazing. I definitely recommend this spot if your looking for a cute romantic dinner spot”

“Sunday lunch with family. Great place in an unusual setting. Food was excellent and so was the service. Definitely worth a visit”

“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”

“So had a take out delivered to our campsite, delivered on time, delicious food, big portions, hot, well packed and really tasty, definitely order again, highly recommended.”

“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!”

“Enjoyed a quick lunch here before setting off from York. We had the shawarma wrap and plate which were delicious, especially with the garlic and chilli sauces. To start we had the hummus and moussaka which had incredible flavours. The staff were very friendly and helpful, would definitely visit again.”

“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 an absolutely wonderful stay at No.1 Guest House in York. We mentioned we were visiting for my partner’s birthday, and to our surprise they double upgraded us—such a thoughtful touch that immediately set the tone for a special weekend. The room we were given was beautiful, spotlessly clean, and lovely and spacious, with all the details that make a stay feel genuinely luxurious. We’d previously stayed at No.15 in Bath and loved it, which is exactly why we decided to try No.1 in York. It absolutely lived up to the reputation—warm service, gorgeous surroundings, and that same signature charm that makes you feel instantly at home. A truly memorable stay from start to finish. Highly recommended, and we can’t wait to return!”

“Great meal for the four of us this evening. All of us enjoyed our meal. Efficient service, polite and personable. Love the new decor too. New crockery and cutlery too. Will be back again soon.”

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

“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”

“Beautiful hotel, very close to train station and a short walk from the main shopping area of York. We had a lovely visit, and most of the staff were very courteous, welcoming and friendly. The room was well presented and we had a very comfortable bed. It is a higher priced hotel and you could see the attention to detail and little touches that made it special. We were slightly disappointed that we didn't receive the same warm level of greeting as other guests. It was a stay we'd saved for and had looked forward to very much. It was obvious they had regulars, which is fantastic and means the hotel gets it right as a general rule. But it would have been nice if we'd had a little conversation with the check-in member. The couple being checked in next to us were being asked very general questions like where they'd travelled from, creating a little conversation, but we didn't get the same; just a hello and asked about what card we wanted to put on file for incidentals and then silence. I did attempt to make a little polite conversation with the receptionist but it was clear that they were not interested. It made us feel a little awkward. Asking simple customer service questions makes guests feel welcome and at ease, which we didn't experience at that point. On checking out it was better; we were asked if we'd enjoyed our visit to York, where we were going back to, etc. It made us feel more welcome, even though we were checking out. All in all though, our check in experience hasn't put us off booking in again at some point. Chances are it was an exception to their usual level of service.”

“We stayed one night and it was such a peaceful place — amazing views of the Minster. The staff were kind and helped us find good vegan breakfast spots”

“A big shout out for Tom for the support he gave us when we visited Everyman in York today. We are still adjusting to life in a wheelchair so were disappointed to find that there is no lift access to theatre one on the first floor. Tom patiently helped us negotiate the stairs and ensured that we were safely seated. His kindness and generosity contributed significantly to an enjoyable day out. That said, surely there should at least be a stair lift installed. Planning regulations were given as the reason for inadequate access provision but surely the Local Authority could be supporting the building owners to find a solution which respects the historic building whilst upholding York’s commitment to inclusivity.”

“We had the Catalan and Rillettes Galettes, and wow, they were so good! Really good size and filled to the brim. Definitely recommend trying one of these.”

“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!”

“Went to Brew York for a couple of beers and found they have a food company selling Asian inspired street food. You wouldn’t believe how good it was! One of the best katsu chicken I’ve ever had and the salt and pepper hash browns were something else!! Absolutely amazing food.”

“Had a great meal here other night. I was really busy, so I had to wait a bit, but that's to be expected. It was worth the wait. the food was beautiful. You can take your own beer too, which I like. Cheers”

“When looking for a place to eat we seen this place on Google. We were staying around piccadilly was around 10 min walk from there. Staff were very friendly and accommodating and did everything to make sure you enjoyed the food and your time there, lots of advise and options on food if you weren't sure about anything. Food was amazing and did not have to wait long for it. Great atmosphere lots of laughter from staff and guests. We didnt book but we went at a early time at 4 as it did start getting busy around 5. Will 100% go back here to eat.”

“This restaurant was recommended by a friend and it exceeded our already high expectations! This was genuine Keralan food made to order as we asked about items not on the menu. We had the Railway Mutton Dosa, Butter Chicken with sides. Fantastic service and thanks for our anniversary treat! Big shout out to Suryan! Great evening and we even took food home!”

“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!”

“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!”