The 30 Best Restaurant in York

“Weekday lunch after a 7m walk. The bar staff rearranged the table so we had more room and booked us into the tap room as we had a dog (I mistakenly booked the restaurant). Easy online booking, good menu choice and all the food was delicious and decently cooked. We were informed that the food would take about 25m which it did. Easily recommended. Great views across Otley Chevin”

“We use the Leeds East hotel regularly but our visit this weekend was a really great experience. Young man on reception was very welcoming and professional. A special mention to the lady who put some treats in my daughters room as she heard it was my granddaughters 2nd birthday. What a lovely touch. And finally the lady in the breakfast room who was so lovely with my young granddaughters giving them a chocolate biscuit and a balloon each. This service was really welcomed so thankyou all and apologies I didn’t get names of the people who really made a difference.”

“We did not stay here,they catered for my husband's funeral,just before Christmas. They did an excellent job,plenty of food, friendly staff. Made a very sad occasion end a wee bit better. Recommend.”

“My boyfriend and I came here for a few drinks after travelling 4 hours. We couldn't have asked for a better place! Absolutely wonderful pub, couldn't fault the place whatsoever. Great atmosphere, very friendly staff and very clean. Will definitely be coming back!”

“Amazing service and luxurious rooms. Would visit again in the future. They give a welcome present (wine). Towels provided. Good location, near city centre. Very clean. Leeds Advo Hostel is very good.”

“great location and rooms are clean and tidy good breakfast we enjoyed our stay at the Queens Hotel went through booking. com and thought the parking was in with the price. but got charged £19 that was the only complaint”

“I would highly recommend Judges Lodgjngs as this hotel is ideally located within easy reach of all the historic sites, the walls, shops, café, restaurants, bars, etc. Also, the rooms are very comfortable, and all the staff are friendly and always willing to help. Jackalyn, on Reception, was always very friendly and helpful throughout our stay. She advised us that she had only recently started at The Judges Lodgings, but this was never evident, and it was lovely chatting to her throughout our stay.”

“A gorgeous and very well priced coffee. Such a better atmosphere, price, and coffee than the chains. Friendly staff who were very kind and open to my friend with learning disabilities, which always leaves a good impression.”

“Went here on my day trip to York and the food was absolutely delicious. Came out piping hot and plated beautifully. The service was also extraordinary and the waitstaff went out of their way to make me and my friends feel accommodated. This restaurant truly captures the essence of a family owned business and feels like a warm hug.”

“On holiday, stumbled across Indian Ocean. Excellent Service, very friendly. Food was amazing, lamb was beautiful and soft with peppers tomatoes and onions, a dish recommended by a member of staff. Daughter enjoyed her korma and husband sizzling chicken dish. Probably the best Indian we've had. Lovely and clean restaurant, would visit again.”

“Brilliant meal here tonight. Monday evening but still busy. Food very good and service first class. Made to feel very welcome. Thank you”

“Lovely meal at olive tree. Friendly service with a warm welcome into a nicely decorated dining area.Special thanks to rumel and safa.. Busy on a saturday evening. We were a group of 6 peoples.We ordered starters and main both.. For the main, 3 of our party had the Steak and each opted for a different sauce option. I chose peppercorn and would recommend this. Steak was juicy and cooked well to a medium rare. Fries were thin and crispy. For dessert I had the Tiramisu . This was the best tiramisu. I tried. I also had a glass of the Merlot this was nice. The toilets were well decorated and flushed effectively. Everything was spot on.. Surely,Would definitely back again..”

“Great takeaway, delivering to Boston Spa, and better value than others. Would recommend chicken in black pepper sauce! Salt & pepper chips not the best, but all other dishes were delicious.”

“Order from here all the time, consistently great food and always really quick to deliver. Salt and pepper box is really good for the £18 they charge, there is a lot of food with it.”

“We were starving and found this lovely place to eat. The brother let us try sample of the lamb and delicious chicken. Spoilt for choice We ordered a mixed shawarma. The size was amazing- We had to share 1 between us two. Such good value for money and absolutely delicious full of flavour. We tried the spicy sauced version. Loved it.”

“Me and my friend visited Three Chefs after a night out and we were blown away. Lovely service, and beautiful food, especially the rice and lamb ribs! 10/10. The owner is so sweet and gave us free drinks and salad and a cigarette!”

“Nice cafe which caters mainly for students Nicely decorated and has 3 seating eariers Ordered a capaccino ,tea, and to scones with jam for a total price of £13 The service was excellent. i definitely recommend this lovely cafe .”

“Had an absolutely amazing stay here over the weekend. Staff couldn't do enough to make you feel welcome, spacious room with a FANTASTIC shower, right in the centre of town as well which was perfect for us. Breakfast was included in the coatvof the room and was massive and so tasty! Would definitely stay again.”

“I have been here twice this year, both times the food was excellent and the staff were lovely. The restaurant itself is nice and has a great view of the river. What more can you ask for? As well as this I am lactose intolerant which can cause problems when eating out, however at this restaurant they have an entire vegan menu and they will adapt pizzas to make them lactose free. The pizza dough recipe here does not contain milk. The staff here take intolerances seriously and are very helpful when you have questions. In my experience, some restaurants act inconvenienced or do not understand when you have a dietary requirement, but I can eat at this restaurant with confidence as I know that the food will not upset my stomach whatsoever which is rare as I have a stomach condition on top of lactose intolerance. They have amazing vegan garlic bread, even my partner was impressed with it. The vegan cheese that they use is really good too, unlike most places. This is our go-to restaurant now in York and I highly recommend it.”

“Fantastic food and service! Been ordering from this place a few times now and really enjoyed it! I ordered tonight and accidentally pressed collection instead of delivery without realising. They rang me to tell me after time passed and they still managed to deliver it to me really quickly and the food was still hot. I even got a free cheesy garlic bread even though it was my mistake! Very generous thank you! :)”

“I had a great service from , and he was very helpful with informing me on the new deal I may be able to make use of and made my night fat more enjoyable. Although many orders came in, and it seemed tl be only him on front of house and back. Which increased my wait time a lot. Pizza hir should hire at least another person. You cannot have one person serving customers but also making the pizzas and cooking them for the other customers.”

“Absolutely amazing stay. Beautiful cozy bedroom with the comfiest of beds, slept brilliantly on both nights. The spa was fantastic. Treatments were the best and staff amazing at what they do. Definitely worth a mention. Gary who works front desk at spa makes the place. He is a huge asset. Very welcoming and friendly. He deserves the best review. Hope he gets to see this. We are going through a lot at the moment and Gary went above and beyond for us. He is funny and attentive. Made us laugh and smile and we felt very relaxed and can’t thank him enough.”

“Great location just outside the city walls. Tim the landlord really friendly and helpful. Quirky pub with games on every table. Great English breakfast will be back again”

“We hosted our annual trade show pre-dinner at the Biltmore Bar & Grill in York on Tuesday, 14th October, and it was a fantastic experience from start to finish. The atmosphere was vibrant and welcoming, and the staff were attentive and always ready to help. Bar service was quick, efficient, and delivered with a friendly smile. The food was outstanding, a wide variety of delicious options, all of excellent quality. Given the size of our group, we opted for a buffet-style setup, which worked perfectly. The staff ensured the buffet was consistently replenished and that everyone was well looked after. I would highly recommend the Biltmore Bar & Grill for future events. We’ll definitely be returning the next time we’re in York. Thank you to the entire team for your exceptional hospitality and for helping make our event such a great success! Kristina - HB Clark.”

“We were served by Amy, Lottie and Kerry, really friendly and lovely staff. Well deserved Compliments to Chefs Josh and Chelsea for the wonderful meal and beautiful presentation as it was served to our table. My client and I really enjoyed dining at The Black Bull and will definitely come back!”

“Great food Top customer service. All top lads very friendly and welcoming nothing but nice things to say about them. All round good lads like the banter .”

“Delicious Sunday lunch, good value and attentive service. Can't understand why the restaurant isn't heaving.”

“I honestly don't know how they can produce such high quality food as a buffet, with so many available dishes. All the meat was tender, even the beef. They had some unusual dishes to try, like eel sushi, which was delicious and apples cooked in wine, which was the star of the show, in my opinion. Very friendly staff too. We will definitely be back.”

“Very welcoming and accommodating staff, who were very attentive but not overly so. The food menu was interesting and varied. Everything we ordered was tasty, hot and well presented. The drink selection was comprehensive and nicely chilled. Very dog friendly with a selection of snacks and drinks available for canine friends. Would definitely recommend it to anyone who likes a nice cosy pub atmosphere. We will definitely be coming back.”

“Good delicious food , extensive menu.Service friendly and attentive, music like being in a lift but not a serious complaint”