York’s intimate restaurants, cozy pubs, and candle-lit wine bars offer ambiance you won’t find just anywhere.

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popular restaurants covering all cuisines

York is a fantastic city for food lovers, offering a wide variety of cuisines and dining styles—from traditional British to global cuisine, cozy cafes to fine dining.

Michelin-starred restaurant

Roots York

68 Marygate, York YO30 7BH

High-end restaurant offering a seasonal farm-to-table tasting menu in an 1800s building.

specialising in creative small plates

Skosh

98 Micklegate, York YO1 6JX
Contemporary British cooking with an international influence. Snacks and small plates.

Situated on the banks of the River Ouse,

The Star Inn The City

Lendal Engine House, Museum St, York YO1 7DR

Contemporary restaurant with a riverside terrace and an all-day menu of Modern British dishes.

Dinner & Cigar Lounge

Pairings Wine Bar

28 Castlegate, York YO1 9RP
Pairings is a relaxed table service bar with an appreciation for fine wines, beer, whisky, gin and cocktails. Offering small plates and sharing boards.

Traditional British Food

Guy Fawkes Inn

25 High Petergate, York YO1 7HP

Historic pub with hearty, traditional meals and cozy atmosphere.

Enjoy candle-lit dining in this atmospheric cellar restaurant

Delrio’s Restaurant

10-12 Blossom St, York YO24 1AE
Italian dishes with Sardinian influences, served in a cellar restaurant with vaulted brick alcoves.

Situated on the banks of the River Ouse,

Il Paradiso del Cibo

40 Walmgate, York YO1 9TJ

Authentic cuisine with only the freshest ingredients, and the warmest of welcomes – just like any Italian would expect.

French cooking in a busy, vibrant and upbeat Bistro

Rustique Restaurant

28 Castlegate, York YO1 9RP
A rustic French menu served in a bright room with wooden tables, mirrors and a stained-glass window.

The fresh and vibrant tastes of authentic Thai cuisine

Phranakhon

19 Grape Ln, York YO1 7HU

Phranakhon Thai Tapas is a revolutionised Thai dining restaurant with a combination of European indulgence and authentic Thai tastes.

Flame-grilled Latin American dishes

Las Iguanas

21 Back Swinegate, York YO1 8AD
Las Iguanas’ vibrant restaurant will take your taste buds from the beaches of Brazil to the streets of Mexico to the steak houses of Argentina and beyond.

SPARK is home to York's best independent food and drink

SPARK York

17-21 Piccadilly, York YO1 9PB

Buzzing destination featuring bars & eateries in funky upcycled shipping containers.

Hearty Food and real ale

The Fat Badger

2-4 High Petergate, York YO1 7EH
The Fat Badger is Yorks most characterful Inn with delicious cuisine, hand pulled ales, a secret beer garden.

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popular local attractions

In total, there are over 100 attractions within York and its surrounding areas, encompassing museums, parks, historic sites, and cultural venues. Whether you’re interested in history, nature, or the arts, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.