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ASK - York Summary

  • Address: The Grand Assembly Rooms, Blake Street, York, YO1 8QG (Map)
  • Tel: +44 (0)1904 637254
  • E-mail: N/A
  • Cuisine(s): Pizza & Pasta
  • Opening Times:
    Mon - Sun: 12:00 - 23:00
  • Avg Price: £22.00
 

(Avg Price is the average cost per person for a full meal, drinks/wine and service/tip.)

ASK - York Description

For some time I made the mistake of thinking that no group of restaurants in the region of 200 locations could hope to maintain the quality for which I was looking.

Then one day I decided to put my prejudices to the test, walked into Oxford Ask! and discovered that I could not have been more mistaken. Their claim to serve freshly prepared quality food in stylish and comfortable surroundings with friendly and efficient service proved to be absolutely spot on.

Since then I have also discovered that a degree of consistency seems to operate throughout their restaurants, and that certainly does take some achieving, implying a degree of management that is enviable. They are perfect places for an impromptu snack, a bit of culinary grazing, or the full works, and families are catered for particularly well.

Their trendy décor usually comprises tiled floors and black furniture with well set tables that sparkle with glass, silver and spotless linen. Ten starters include crostini and bruschetta, followed by a range of salads, pasta and al forno, oven baked pasta, some with chicken.

The pizzas are stone baked in the oven, creating a crisp, authentic and delicious flavour, and they all come topped with mozzarella and tomato. Calzone introduce a touch of opulence with a folded pizza baked in the oven and topped with garlic butter and melted grana padano, whilst inside expect to find chicken or a vegetarian mix.

Amongst the specials may I warmly, in every sense, recommend the polpette al forno, a popular Milanese dish of beef meatballs sautéed in garlic with fire roasted peppers, caramelised onions, chilli and pomodoro sauce, with penne pasta, topped with cheese and oven baked.

An enticing selection of desserts list banoffee pie and tiramisu amongst them, and the coffee tastes like coffee, which may sound banal, but I guess you know what I mean.

Thanks to a well selected wine list speculative drinking can offer handsome dividends, even with prices rarely crossing the £20 barrier.

Your Reviews of ASK - York

Autumnchilde (10 March 2008)

We ate there on a Saturday evening when it was extremely busy. I didn’t like how they packed people in to capacity - we were sat extremely close to other couples on each side. We also found that whilst the Assembly Halls setting is amazing, it made the acoustics in the restaurant deafening. We couldn’t hear the waitress, she couldn’t hear us and we couldn’t hear each other - not exactly an intimate romantic meal.

However, whilst it was extremely busy, the staff were very efficient, the food came out fast and was delicious. I am not sure we would go back again if we did, we would maybe choose a quieter time.

Gillian (5 January 2008)

I ate at ASK-York, while taking my daughter to York University. We had a fabulous, mum and daughter last meal. Great food and great service and I’m now taking her back along with her Dad after Christmas leave. It is as much for the food as the amazing venue. If you are in York then you have to try ASK.

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Additional Info for ASK - York

  • Yes Children welcome
  • No Groups allowed
  • No Air conditioning
  • No Outside seating
  • Yes Reservations
  • No Cover Charge
  • House red: £11.95
  • House white: £11.95
  • Service charge: Not included, 10% for 8 or more
 
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