Clifford's Tower, York
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Restaurants in York
The restaurants below have been grouped into four different pricing categories:
$$$$ (over £40)
$$$ (£30 to £40)
$$ (£20 to £30)
$ (up to £20)
These prices are based on the cost of a three-course meal for one and a half-bottle of house wine or equivalent (where applicable).
El Piano
This vegetarian restaurant has a lot of charm and a boho feel: a cosy place decorated in warm, eclectic style, with lots of citrus colours and Moroccan cushions. There’s a great café downstairs. The menu mixes things up, with everything from falafels and hummus to Aztec tofu and cheesecake.
J Baker's Bistro Moderne
Critically acclaimed chef Jeff Baker launched the Bistro Moderne in 2006, a contemporary modern bistro with a cosy, informal atmosphere in the centre of historic York. The food is simple yet bold, and every dish brings the very best produce from the greatest Yorkshire suppliers.
Café Concerto
This café-bistro hybrid serves up delicious homemade dishes, often with locally sourced and fair-trade ingredients. Inside is a soundtrack of jazz and an arty vibe, with wooden tables, a handwritten menu and musical sheets pinned up to the walls; outside is a spectacular view of York Minster.
The Blue Bicycle
Housed in a building that used to be a brothel in the early 20th century, The Blue Bicycle channels its heritage with a sensual, baroque atmosphere, featuring soft candlelight, private vaulted booths and a red and rustic design.Taste buds will be tickled too - gourmet food, with fish specials, relies on local and hearty produce.
Ask
York's Ask, of pizza and pasta fame, is no ordinary chain restaurant. Situated in the Grand Assembly Rooms, possibly the earliest neoclassical building in Europe, the interior threatens to overwhelm the food - lofty ceilings, giant chandeliers and opulent marble pillars garnish this Palladian space.
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