Our Favourite Places to Eat in York
York is becoming a haven for foodies and we're not complaining
22 Yards Wine Bar
21 High Petergate, York
YO1 7EN
01904 651215
22yardswine.com
A charming wine bar and merchant a stone’s throw from York’s iconic Minster, where diners will find more than 70 different wines by the glass alongside a streamlined selection of delicious small plates – think beef tartare, pigeon breast, torched mackerel and charcuterie and cheese options.
Arras
The Old Coach House, Peasholme Green, York
YO1 7PW
01904 633737
arrasrestaurant.co.uk
This modern and relaxed restaurant serves creative, refined dishes with flair, earning itself a place in the Michelin Guide. With a contemporary, Mediterranean vibe inside and a delightful terrace for al fresco dining, on the menu you’ll find dishes such as duck cervela with Black Forest purée, mushroom and potato ravioli with tea-smoked veg, and grilled sirloin with pickled vegetables and kimchi ketchup. Stop in at nearby Little Arras for some of the best sweet treats in York.
Black Wheat Club
52 Fossgate, York YO1 9TF
blackwheatclub.com
A new addition to York’s culinary scene, whether you’re stopping by for a morning pastry and a coffee, a long lunch, or a glass of wine in the evening, you’ll find exceptional food without any of the fuss. During brunch, enjoy a menu of reimagined classics built around their signature house sourdough and brioche buns. In the evening the menu expands, offering bold flavour pairings with local ingredients. Drawing on their Slavic roots, the owners here blend tradition and innovation seamlessly.
Brancusi
104 Micklegate, York
YO1 6JX
01904 403928
thebrancusi.com
From the same bright sparks behind Partisan, Brancusi is all about laid-back dining inspired by great local producers. The evening menu is streamlined and uses seasonal ingredients simply – think carrots with sour cherry harissa, cashew butter and quinoa, ox cheek ragu parpadelle, and skrei cod with saffron aioli.
Fish and Forest
13 Grape Lane, York YO1 7HU
01904 661135
fishandforestrestaurant.com
Following a recent move to Grape Lane, Fish and Forest has retained its cosy atmosphere. The menu at this Michelin-listed restaurant sticks to the central guiding principles of seasonal produce from land and sea, resulting in delicious dishes like crab tart with rhubarb, and pulled-mallard ragu. Stop by sister venue Notes Wine Bar on Micklegate to sip on something delicious.
Howl
7 Castlegate, York YO1 9RN
01904 207057
howlyork.co.uk
This relaxed neighbourhood wine bar specialises in low-intervention wine and craft beers alongside seasonal small plates which are perfect for grazing on to soak up the booze. Howl has a sustainable ethos that extends to the farm-to-table style menu – expect the likes of artichoke bruschetta, roast beetroot with goats’ cheese, and roasted cauliflower with walnuts and tahini dressing.
Legacy at The Grand
The Grand, Station Rise, York YO1 6GD
01904 380038
thegrandyork.co.uk
Legacy is The Grand’s fine-dining jewel with elegant interiors, a menu led by local and seasonal Yorkshire produce, and unbeatable service. Earning a place in the Michelin Guide and three AA Rosettes, diners can expect an indulgent tasting menu informed by local history, with three culinary journeys to choose from: stone, water or steel.
Los Moros
15–17 Grape Lane, York YO1 7HU
01904 636834
losmorosyork.co.uk
Serving seriously good North African cuisine, Los Moros began as a small stall on Shambles Market (which is still in operation today) before opening a bricks-and-mortar restaurant on Grape Lane. 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.
Melton’s
7 Scarcroft Road, York YO23 1ND
01904 634341
meltonsrestaurant.co.uk
Celebrating 35 years, Melton’s has an unshakeable reputation for exceptional food, offering a memorable fine-dining experience in an informal atmosphere. The menu is built around modern British cuisine (which has earned the restaurant a place in the Michelin Guide as well as two AA Rosettes) and there’s a fabulously eclectic wine list. Try salt-aged pork with caramelised apple, confit carrot with sea buckthorn and cashew, or preserved blackberry with pistachio and meadowsweet. For a true gourmet undertaking, try their seasonal tasting menu, and keep your eyes peeled for the return of their signature raspberry soufflé.
Roots
68 Marygate, York
YO30 7BH
rootsyork.com
This city centre, Michelin-starred restaurant from chef Tommy Banks combines innovative cooking techniques with one-of-a-kind ingredients and exceptional service. Under the direction of head chef Will Lockwood, there is a Core tasting menu or Signature tasting menu on offer, combining local ingredients to create modern dishes inspired by their traditional Yorkshire roots.
Rustique
28 Castlegate, York YO1 9RP
01904 612744
rustiquerestaurants.co.uk
A delightful French bistro in the heart of the city, as the name implies you’ll find plenty of rustic charm here, as well as a private outdoor dining terrace. Expect classic French cooking on the main menu (beef bourguignon, moules marinères, and steak frites), as well as a streamlined set menu and excellent wine list.
Skosh
98 Micklegate, York YO1 6JX
01904 634849
skoshyork.co.uk
An LN favourite, this open kitchen restaurant concept from chef-owner Neil Bentinck serves contemporary British cooking with an international influence on a menu of snacks and small plates which make it one of York’s best restaurants.
