Best Restaurants in York

In total, there are 16 award winning restaurants in York, based on the combined awards from the leading UK restaurant guides.

Were you expecting to see more restaurants in York? 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 York is Roots (based on our unique combination of the leading UK restaurant guides) where head chef Will Lockwood serves up award winning Modern Cuisine. Roots currently holds 1 Michelin Star, 3 AA Rosettes and a ranking of 76th in UK in the Hardens Top 100.

There is currently a single listed Michelin Star restaurant in York which holds 1 Michelin star. There is also 1 restaurant holding a Michelin Bib Gourmand and 6 restaurants holding a standard Michelin Guide listing.

There are currently 14 listed AA Rosette restaurants in York consisting of 4 restaurants holding 3 AA Rosettes, 3 restaurants holding 2 AA Rosettes and 7 restaurants holding 1 AA Rosette.

York, nestled in the heart of the United Kingdom, possesses a culinary scene as rich and diverse as its embedded history. Once the stomping ground for Roman and Viking warriors, York's gastronomic tale today elicits intrigue and savour — from its era-definitive pubs to trend-setting eateries. The city's food culture, like its historic walls, transcends time — presenting a fascinating blend of time-honoured treats and contemporary creations. Traditional fare continues to thrive here. Nothing quite encapsulates the spirit of York more than the classic Yorkshire pudding. Moreover, the city also takes great pride in its unique confections like the delectable York Shambles toffee and decadent York Chocolate Stout. Yet, the city is far from being lodged in the past — with an array of avant-garde restaurants consistently innovating and pushing the gastronomic boundaries. Indeed, the city offers a cornucopia of gustatory delights that pay homage to its rich historical tapestry whilst embracing the new wave of culinary artistry. Describing York as an epicurean's paradise would, therefore, be no exaggeration.