York Restaurants

Black Swan, The

'Charming' is just one of the epithets you would use to describe The Black Swan at Oldstead, a delightful gastropub in York with an AA Rosette. Located not too far from historic Byland Abbey, the simple and understated décor with oak floors, Persian rugs, and candles emitting a soft glow from atop their perch in brass holders adds favourably to the ambience.

• Address: Oldstead, Coxwold, York, YO61 4BL (Map)
• Cuisine(s): European, Modern British, Gastropub
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £25.00, Dinner: £30.00

Blake Head Vegetarian Cafe, The

Booklovers are likely to find solace with like-minded folks as The Blake Head is something of a treasure trove of books at prices that are sure to keep you adding several to the cart. Then follow on with a stopover at the vegetarian café at the rear, a comfortable spot for an invigorating breakfast, a light lunch or just a cup of coffee.

• Address: The Blake Head Bookshop, 104 Micklegate, York, YO1 6JX (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Vegetarian, Vegan
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £15.00, Dinner: £15.00

Blue Bicycle Restaurant, The

Romantically housed in a former house of ill repute this star amongst the angels, however fallen, in York, now offers predominantly good quality seafood, with additions. There are suggestions that performance is a trifle irregular, but in general support still seems to be good.

• Address: 34 Fossgate, York, YO1 9TA (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Modern European, Seafood
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £25.00, Dinner: £48.00

Bluebell Country Inn, The

Here is yet another of those cosy Yorkshire inns that tend to prove right the general supposition that the county is more than ordinarily well provided for in this respect. The Bluebell has the added attraction that the value for money is incredibly good, and whilst Yorkshire may be the county of 'brass' it is so largely because they are not only good at earning it, they can also use it pretty wisely.

• Address: Main Street, Alne, York, YO61 1RR (Map)
• Cuisine(s): International
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £18.00, Dinner: £26.00

Cafe Concerto

What happens when you step into Café Concerto and find strains of jazz music wafting within manuscript-papered walls, creating a laid-back atmosphere? You may be inclined to think that this charming little bistro-style café truly lives up to its name.

• Address: 21 High Petergate, York, YO1 7EN (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Bistro, Café
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £22.00, Dinner: £29.00

Cafe Rouge - York

Café Rouge has around one hundred branches throughout Britain all offering a wide range of dishes drawn from the French cuisine. Slightly less than half their branches are in or close to London. Almost inevitably the décor and design of each restaurant differs from the others, but there is a general curtsy towards La France.

• Address: The Adams House, 52 Lower Petergate, York, YO1 7HZ (Map)
• Cuisine(s): French
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £21.00, Dinner: £26.00

City Screen Café Bar

The inextricable link between cinema and food is well-known, but there's more happening at the City Screen Picturehouse like fun activities for children, competitions and autism friendly screenings.

• Address: 13-17 Coney Street, York, YO1 9QL (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Bistro, Café
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £24.00

D.C.H Restaurant at Dean Court Hotel

Rumour has it that on a quiet day it is possible to hear the choir intoning at Evensong in the Minster, just across the road from the D.C.H restaurant located in the Dean Court Hotel, which must have without doubt the most enviable location in York.

• Address: Duncombe Place, York, YO1 7EF (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Modern British, Modern European
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £22.00, Dinner: £30.00

Dawnay Arms, The

• Address: Newton on Ouse, York, YO30 2BR (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Gastropub
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £16.00, Dinner: £25.00

Delrio's Restaurant

Delrio's, although described as presenting cuisine from the Mediterranean is Sardinia-specific and, as such, a pretty good gem to have in your city. As though realizing this there appears to be a conspiracy to ensure that you don't find the premises which are, to say the least, obscure.

• Address: 10 Blossom Street, York, YO24 1AE (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Italian
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £32.00