Culinary Adventures: Finding the Best Restaurants in York

Discover cafes that highlight local ingredients, or indulge in the bold international flavours attracting tourists to this ancient city. York offers culinary delights for all tastes, especially for food enthusiasts. Explore our top picks for the best dining experiences in York.

Roots

Roots York, a Michelin-starred restaurant in York, offers a unique dining experience led by chef Tommy Banks. The focus is on Yorkshire's agricultural bounty, presenting a modern twist on traditional flavours. With head chef Will Lockwood at the helm, the restaurant provides a relaxed yet innovative atmosphere.

Roots

Skosh

This unique culinary destination was opened by chef-owner Neil Bentinck in 2016. Situated in a refurbished Grade II listed building near the 12th-century Micklegate bar, the restaurant offers a bespoke dining experience with an open kitchen.

Skosh‍

The Ivy St Helen's Square York

With a passion for seasonal, classic food and a devotion to service wrapped up in the art, the stories, and the glamour of over 100 years at the forefront of British hospitality

The Ivy ‍

Bill's York Restaurant

Bill's offers a vibrant and welcoming dining experience in various locations, renowned for its all-day dining, famous burgers, and various delicious dishes. With a focus on fresh, seasonal ingredients.

Bill's York Restaurant‍

Forest

Galtres Lodge in York hosts the cosy and rustic restaurant FOREST, offering an inviting ambience for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or just a casual drink and snack. Emphasising local ingredients and historic charm.

Forest‍

Rustique Restaurants

Rustique is a restaurant that has been around since 2004, and it's known for its rustic French cooking. The restaurant has a lively, upbeat bistro atmosphere, and serves a wide range of traditionally cooked meat and fish dishes sourced locally. Rustique takes pride in delivering a first-class French-inspired dining experience to its customers.

Rustique Restaurants‍

Partisan

Partisan is a unique establishment that combines a cake shop, café, gallery and restaurant all in one. The neo-Victorian rooms are filled with an eclectic mix of art and antiques, which are also available for purchase. The chef-owner, Florencia Clifford, sources many of the herbs and vegetables used in the dishes at Partisan from her farm on the edge of the Yorkshire Wolds.

Partisan