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Tidy Picks

A handpicked selection of York’s best restaurants, from fine dining and local favourites to global flavours, brilliant independents and places worth making a trip for. Search Tidy Guides to discover even more places across the city.

Casa Brazilian Rodizio

Casa Brazilian Rodizio

Micklegate, York​

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Casa Brazilian Rodizio is a Micklegate steakhouse serving tableside-carved meats, seafood and an unlimited hot and cold salad bar.

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Burgsy's

Walmgate, York​

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Burgsy’s is a tiny independent Walmgate burger house serving handmade burgers, loaded fries and homemade sauces using locally sourced ingredients.

Buongiorno

Buongiorno

Woodthorpe, York​

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Buongiorno is a family-run Woodthorpe restaurant serving authentic Sardinian dishes, handmade pasta, pizza and seafood with a contemporary twist.

Pearly Cow

Pearly Cow

Clifton, York​

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Pearly Cow is a stylish Clifton restaurant serving Yorkshire produce, North Sea seafood, quality steaks and seasonal dishes in a characterful Georgian setting.

Legacy at The Grand

Legacy at The Grand

Station Rise, York ​

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Legacy at The Grand is a fine dining restaurant serving contemporary British tasting menus with local, seasonal produce in an elegant five-star setting.

Tasca Frango

Tasca Frango

Colliergate, York​

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Tasca Frango is an independent York restaurant serving Portuguese-inspired small plates, piri-piri chicken, fresh seafood and carefully chosen wines.

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Sora

Rougier Street, York ​

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SORA is a rooftop York restaurant and cocktail bar serving sushi, Robatayaki, pan-Asian plates and cocktails with panoramic city views.

Skosh

Skosh

Micklegate, York​

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Skosh is an award-winning York restaurant serving creative British small plates with international influences in a relaxed Grade II listed setting.

Fish&Forest

Fish & Forest

Grape Lane, York​

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Fish & Forest is a Grape Lane restaurant serving sustainable fish, game and seasonal dishes with a strong focus on local, ethical produce.

The Whippet Inn

The Whippet Inn

North Street, York​

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The Whippet Inn is a tucked-away North Street restaurant serving British food, steaks, seafood and Sunday roasts in a characterful Victorian setting.

Cresci Pizzeria

Cresci Pizzeria

Piccadilly, York​

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Cresci Pizzeria is a Piccadilly pizzeria serving authentic Neapolitan wood-fired pizzas, Italian starters and drinks in the heart of York.

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Arras

Peasholme Green, York​

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Arras is a modern Peasholme Green restaurant serving inventive seasonal dishes and carefully chosen wines in a bright, stylish setting.

Dough Eyed

Dough Eyed

Jubbergate, York​

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Dough Eyed is an independent Jubbergate pizzeria serving Neapolitan-style pizzas and Italian drinks in a relaxed York city-centre setting.

Melton's

Melton's

Scarcroft Road, York​

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Melton’s is a respected Scarcroft Road restaurant serving modern British food, seasonal menus and local produce in a polished neighbourhood setting.

Roots

Roots

Marygate, York​

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Roots is a Michelin-starred Marygate restaurant serving creative tasting menus inspired by Yorkshire produce, farming and seasonal ingredients.

Los Moros

Los Moros

Grape Lane, York​

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Los Moros is a modern Grape Lane restaurant serving North African small plates, bold spices and locally sourced produce in a relaxed York setting.

Drovers Arms

The Drovers Arms

Skipwith, Selby​

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The Drovers Arms is an award-winning Skipwith country pub serving seasonal Yorkshire food, fine ales and an impressive gin selection with plenty of countryside charm.

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Pavement Vaults

Piccadilly, York ​

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Pavement Vaults is a Piccadilly smokehouse serving BBQ meats, burgers, small plates and craft beer, with low and slow cooking over Yorkshire oak.

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Sotano

Little Stonegate, York​

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Sotano is an independent York tapas bar serving Mediterranean small plates, sharing boards, craft beer, wine and cocktails in a cosy underground setting.

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The Cut & Craft

Sampson’s Square, York​

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The Cut & Craft York is a stylish St Sampson’s Square restaurant serving premium steaks, seafood, brunch and Sunday roasts in a polished city-centre setting.

Burro

Burro

Landing Lane, York​

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Burro is a contemporary Italian restaurant near York, serving handmade pasta, pizza, seafood and steaks in the characterful restored Old Riccall Mill.

Lucia

Lucia

Swinegate Court East, York​

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Lucia is a stylish Swinegate restaurant serving modern Italian dishes, cocktails, Sunday roasts and bottomless brunch with a floral courtyard.

Corner Grill House

Corner Grill House

King Street, York​

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Corner Grill House is an independent King Street restaurant serving quality steaks and grill favourites in a cosy setting near the River Ouse.

29 States

29 States

Tower Street, York​

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29 States is a contemporary Indian restaurant near Clifford’s Tower, serving dishes inspired by the flavours, spices and regional cooking of India.

Ambiente Tapas Fossgate

Ambiente Tapas

31 Fossgate, York ​

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Ambiente Fossgate is a Spanish tapas restaurant serving Mediterranean small plates, sharing dishes and drinks in a contemporary Fossgate setting.

Ate O'Clock

Ate O'Clock

High Ousegate, York ​

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Ate O’Clock is an independent York restaurant serving modern British and European dishes, cocktails and wines in a characterful setting off High Ousegate.

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TAAS

Bootham, York​

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TAAS is a cosy Bootham restaurant serving Nepalese and Indian dishes, from traditional curries and momo dumplings to grills and sharing plates.

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Yorkshire Burrito

Coney Street, York ​

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Yorkshire Burrito brings Sunday roast to Coney Street—meat, roasties, stuffing, greens and gravy wrapped in a giant Yorkshire pudding.

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Zest

Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma-Gate, York​

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Zest serves all-day brunch, Italian coffee and cocktails on Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma-Gate, with a rooftop terrace and 2-for-1 cocktails all day.

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Hatsu

Low Petergate, York ​

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HATSU brings sushi, sashimi, ramen and robata-grilled dishes to Low Petergate, served in a stylish setting near York Minster.

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INOS

Piccadilly, York ​

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INOS is a relaxed Greek taverna on Piccadilly, serving sharing plates, souvlaki, moussaka, Greek wines and syrup-soaked desserts.

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La Piazza Antica

Goodramgate, York ​

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La Piazza Antica serves fresh pasta, stone-baked pizza, seafood and steaks in a 500-year-old listed building, with a peaceful courtyard and vegan and children’s menus.

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Pranzo

Church Street, York​

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Pranzo serves homemade pasta, Roman-style pizza and seasonal dishes inspired by Calabria, alongside Italian Sunday roasts, spritzes, cocktails and wine.

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Enoteca

Bridge Street, York​

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Enoteca by L’UVA is a family-run York restaurant serving antipasti, pasta, risotto, pizza and steaks, with private dining and vegan and gluten-free options.

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Nola

Lendal, York ​

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NOLA brings New Orleans to Lendal with Cajun and Creole sharing plates, seafood, burgers and classic cocktails in a striking Art Deco chapel.

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Fat Hippo

Lendal, York ​

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Fat Hippo serves loaded beef and buttermilk chicken burgers, dirty fries and indulgent sides, with plenty of vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free choices.

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Tah Tien

North Street, York​

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Tah Tien brings Bangkok flavours to North Street, serving punchy curries, sizzling stir-fries, noodles, spicy salads and Thai sharing plates.

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Phranakhon

Grape Lane, York​

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Phranakhon serves traditional Thai curries, stir-fries, seafood and street-food dishes in tapas-style portions made for sharing.

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The Old Siam

Micklegate, York​

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The Old Siam is a relaxed Micklegate favourite serving traditional Thai curries, stir-fries, noodles, seafood and aromatic house specialities.

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PHO

Micklegate, York​

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Pho serves Vietnamese noodle soups, curries, rice dishes and street food on Low Petergate, with extensive vegan and gluten-free options.

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Panda Miami

Bridge Street, York​

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Panda Mami is a riverside world buffet serving unlimited Asian dishes, grilled meats, salads and desserts in York city centre.

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Bengal Brasserie

Goodramgate, York​

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Bengal Brasserie has served Indian and Bengali curries, tandoori favourites and regional specialities on Goodramgate since 1992.

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The Indian Lounge

Swinegate, York​

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The Indian Lounge serves traditional curries, small plates, tandoori grills, biryanis and vegetarian dishes in a contemporary Swinegate setting.

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Brancusi

Micklegate, York​

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Brancusi is an art-minded restaurant serving seasonal breakfasts, brunches and produce-led evening dishes, with vegetarian and vegan menus available.

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Batanga Mexican

Franklins Yard, York​

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Batanga is an independent Mexican bar and grill serving tacos, burritos, birria, nachos and plant-based dishes alongside margaritas and Mexican beer.

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22 Yards Restaurant & Wine Bar

High Petergate, York ​

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22 Yards is an independent restaurant and wine bar opposite York Minster, serving more than 70 wines by the glass alongside seasonal plates and sharing dishes.

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Little Italy

Goodramgate, York​

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Little Italy is a family-run Goodramgate restaurant and deli serving handmade pasta, stone-baked pizza, fresh seafood, Italian wines and artisan produce.

Coconut Lounge

Coconut Lagoon

Clarence St, York ​

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Coconut Lagoon is a family-run South Indian restaurant serving dosas, coconut-rich curries, seafood, biryanis and plenty of vegetarian and vegan dishes.

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Cafe No.8 Bistro

Gillygate, York​

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Café No.8 Bistro serves imaginative modern British food and Sunday roasts in an intimate Gillygate dining room with a secluded garden beside York’s city walls.

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L'Osteria Italiana

Castlegate, York​

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L’Osteria Italiana serves modern Italian cooking near Clifford’s Tower, from pizza and pasta to seafood and steaks. Seasonal ingredients and warm hospitality create an elegant yet relaxed dining experience.

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Impossible

Helen’s Square, York​

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Impossible York brings dining, afternoon tea and theatrical cocktails to the former Terry’s Chocolate Orange headquarters. Corinthian columns and ballroom-style spaces give this grand Grade II listed venue a suitably dramatic setting.

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Wildwood

Lendal Bridge, York​

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Wildwood is a relaxed, family-friendly restaurant on Low Petergate, serving pizza, pasta, burgers and grilled dishes. Children’s, vegetarian and vegan options make it an easy choice for lunch or an unfussy evening meal.

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Cicchetti Lounge

Low Petergate, York​

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Cicchetti Lounge is an intimate Italian restaurant and cocktail bar serving Venetian-inspired small plates. Share seafood, slow-cooked meats and bruschetta alongside Italian wines and freshly made cocktails.

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