Find our Favourite Places to Eat in York
York is becoming a haven for foodies and we're not complaining
Black Wheat Club
52 Fossgate, York YO1 9TF
blackwheatclub.com
Rapidly becoming one of York’s most talked about restaurants, in just over a year Black Wheat Club has not only earned a loyal following, but national acclaim for its offering. Founded by Polish couple Marta and Tomek, everything is made in-house, from naturally leavened sourdough to ferments and preserves. The menu is fuss free yet refined, and there’s an equally engaging wine list. Offering breakfast, lunch and dinner, Black Wheat Club have also recently introduced a takeaway deli menu for foodies on the go.
22 Yards Wine Bar
21 High Petergate, York YO1 7EN
01904 651215
22yardswine.com
An LN favourite just a short distance from York Minster, the wine list is at the heart of the experience here, where you’ll find more than 70 wines served by the glass. The menu is streamlined and intentional, with a selection of snacks, small plates and desserts. Their Sunday roasts are particularly good, and we’d always recommend stopping by on Tuesday for steak night.
Los Moros
15–17 Grape Lane, York YO1 7HU
01904 636834
losmorosyork.co.uk
This vibrant spot serves up seriously good North African cuisine. The team have been loved locally since their days as a pop-up in Shambles Market, and now their space on Grape Lane is an ideal place for dinner with friends. Alongside their homemade pickles and chermoula, expect fresh fish from local fishmongers, meat sourced from the Yorkshire Dales Meat Company, and squeaky cheese from the Dama Company in Huddersfield.
Fish & Forest
13 Grape Lane, York YO1 7HU
01904 661135
fishandforestrestaurant.com
This cosy spot on Grape Lane has earned Michelin acclaim for its sustainable ethos and innovative menus. The lunch menu is an eclectic mix of small plates, from the bar enjoy an extensive wine list and original cocktails, and in the evening choose from the à la carte menu. Each menu is influenced by sustainably-sourced fish, game and seasonal vegetables. The team have also recently opened their courtyard for sipping in the sunshine.
Legacy at The Grand
The Grand, Station Rise, York YO1 6GD
01904 380038
thegrandyork.co.uk
This elegant, Michelin-recommended restaurant is at the heart of The Grand. Led by chefs Kevin Bonello and Ahmed Abdalla, the tasting menu is created using Yorkshire’s freshest produce, and pairs perfectly with the curated wine list. The Grand is only a stone’s throw from the train station, and dates back to the early 20th century.
Inos
9 Piccadilly, York YO1 9PB
Instagram @inos.york
Having been open for just over a year, this Greek taverna and bar is a relative newcomer to York (and to the Michelin Guide). The interior is simple, working well with the restaurant’s laidback atmosphere. Tuck into authentic Greek small plates, Greek wine, and a great selection of cocktails.
Roots
68 Marygate, York YO30 7BH
rootsyork.com
Tommy Banks’s Michelin-starred city centre restaurant, Roots, is light, airy and far from formal. Ingredients come from the kitchen garden and are utilised across two tasting menus and their special Sunday feasting menu. Dishes are innovative, and led by the seasons, all created under the direction of Will Lockwood.
Pranzo
15–17 Church Street YO1 8BE
01904 307427
pranzoitalian.co.uk
Pranzo has recently expanded its presence into York and we’re all the better for it. This is a sleek and modern Italian restaurant offering a warm welcome and great service. Choose authentic options from the all day set menu, main menu and new pizza menu, and they even offer an Italian-inspired Sunday roast.
Skosh
98 Micklegate, York YO1 6JX
01904 634849
skoshyork.co.uk
Free-flowing by design and by nature, Skosh brought a fresh, bold perspective to York’s culinary scene when it first opened a decade ago, and has maintained that standard ever since. The open-plan dining room and kitchen keeps diners at the heart of the action, and from the menu you can expect eclectic dishes and an expertly curated wine list.
The Star Inn the City
Lendal Engine House, Museum Street, York YO1 7DR
01904 619208
starinnthecity.co.uk
The urban sister restaurant to Andrew Pern’s The Star Inn at Harome, this Michelin-recommended riverside location is a tranquil spot for dinner. Stop by for an exemplary Sunday lunch, breakfasts and à la carte options which champion seasonality. The terrace is our favourite spot here, overlooking the river.
The Cumberland
Cumberland House, Cumberland Street, York YO1 9SR
01904 530925
thecumberlandyork.co.uk
The Cumberland is York’s newest restaurant to know. Beside the river on Cumberland Street, the menu is full of elegant seasonal dishes covering lunch, dinner, Sunday lunch, and pre-theatre options. Think beef carpaccio, pan-seared scallops and steak.
Wet
110 Micklegate, York YO1 6JX
01904 468182
Instagram @wet.york
This is a vibey new spot where kitchen collaborations, menu rotations and foodie events mean no two visits are ever the same. The experience revolves around a selection of eclectic small plates and a great bar offering. Keep an eye on their socials for the latest, and we recommend booking ahead.
