Best Restaurants in Oldstead

In total, there is 1 award winning restaurant in Oldstead, based on the combined awards from the leading UK restaurant guides.

Were you expecting to see more restaurants in Oldstead? Remember at Leading Restaurants we only list restaurants holding awards from major restaurant guides; currently less than 3% of all restaurants in the UK and Ireland hold an award from a major guide.

The best restaurant in Oldstead is The Black Swan at Oldstead in York (based on our unique combination of the leading UK restaurant guides) where head chef Tommy Banks serves up award winning Creative British Cuisine. The Black Swan at Oldstead currently holds 1 Michelin Star and 4 AA Rosettes.

There is currently a single listed Michelin Star restaurant in Oldstead which holds 1 Michelin star.

There is currently a single listed AA Rosette restaurant in Oldstead which holds 4 AA Rosettes.

Tucked away in the serene folds of the North York Moors National Park, Oldstead is a delightful rural hamlet that has managed to capture the imagination of food lovers across the country. Though small in size, it has earned a distinguished place on the gastronomic map, owing much to the pioneering work of the Banks family and their celebrated establishment, The Black Swan. This Michelin-starred restaurant is a beacon of culinary excellence, where modern gastronomic innovation meets traditional Yorkshire warmth. The use of homegrown ingredients—plucked from the surrounding gardens and foraged from the moors—creates a unique, terroir-driven experience that feels both immediate and timeless. The story of dining in Oldstead is as much about rooted heritage as it is about reinvention. The Black Swan, under the helm of chef Tommy Banks, has become emblematic of a new wave in British cuisine. Here, dishes are not merely composed; they are curated to reflect the seasons, local environment, and a deep respect for sustainable practices. The transformation of Oldstead from a quiet rural outpost into a culinary destination speaks to the power of place in shaping flavour and philosophy. Guests come not only to eat but to connect with a rich farming tradition and an intimate sense of locality that is increasingly rare in food culture. In Oldstead, dining becomes an immersive escape into the heart of Yorkshire.