Best Restaurants in The North York Moors

In total, there are 5 award winning restaurants in The North York Moors, based on the combined awards from the leading UK restaurant guides.

Were you expecting to see more restaurants in The North York Moors? 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 The North York Moors 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 The North York Moors which holds 1 Michelin star. There are also 4 restaurants holding a standard Michelin Guide listing.

There are currently 2 listed AA Rosette restaurants in The North York Moors consisting of 1 restaurant holding 4 AA Rosettes and 1 restaurant holding 2 AA Rosettes.

Situated in the picturesque North East of England, the North York Moors offers a delightful gastronomic journey deeply rooted within the rich tapestry of British culinary history. This expansive, dramatic landscape hums with a seductive kitchen symphony unique to its setting, with game, freshwater fish, and locally grown vegetables being a few of the bountiful yields procured from its diverse geographical bounty. Quaint taverns that bear the heavy footprint of time are wedged within this moorland, echoing distant whispers of Victorian feasts and Edwardian gourmet. In these settings, pub fare is elevated to gastronomic artistry, bring nostalgic smiles to many of its patrons. Meanwhile, the boutique restaurants cluster within the pretty market towns scattered through this remarkable region carry on a time-honoured culinary tradition whilst incorporating innovative nuances that reflect modern tastes. Veiled by the moor's rolling clouds and teetering atop emerald knolls are Michelin-star establishments, proving that the North York Moor's extraordinary culinary journey doesn't start and end with rustic, heartwarming fare. Whether it's a comforting steak and ale pie or a masterfully crafted duck confit, this enchanting English landscape truly provides a canvas of flavours, waiting to be painted by each unique visitor's palate.