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Average rating: 4.7
Dinner at Michelin starred Roots York.
This was a superb experience. Curated by chef Tommy Banks, under the direction of head chef and Great British Menu North East winner Will Lockwood, this was both innovative and technical cooking with a real farm-to-fork ethos with sustainability at its core.
Excellent produce, with beautiful presentation, each dish was fantastic, with the main course of venison being a stand out amongst many.
Service, from a young and knowledgeable team was both friendly and passionate, really bringing each dish to life, perfectly pitched.
A modern, bright and laid back dining room, with great music meant the overall experience was a special one and one of our best meals of the year.
We will be back again to enjoy the longer tasting menu. An awesome evening.




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Roots guide awards history
| Date | Guide | Old Award | New Award |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 2025 | Hardens Top 100 | 76th in UK | 48th in UK |
| December 2024 | Hardens Top 100 | 28th in UK | 76th in UK |
| December 2023 | Hardens Top 100 | 41st in UK | 28th in UK |
| January 2023 | Hardens Top 100 | 97th in UK | 41st in UK |
| February 2022 | Hardens Top 100 | Not in Top 100 | 97th in UK |
| October 2021 | AA Guide | No Rosettes | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
| October 2021 | AA Guide | Added to Guide | No Rosettes |
| January 2021 | Michelin Guide | ![]() |
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| October 2019 | Michelin Guide | Not Listed | ![]() |
Roots FAQs
Yes, Roots currently holds 1 Michelin Star, which was awarded in January 2021. Before the Michelin Guide update of January 2021, Roots held a standard Michelin Guide listing.
Roots currently holds 3 AA Rosettes, which were awarded in October 2021.
68 Marygate, York, YO30 7BH.
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The nearest train station to Roots is York (YRK), approximately 0.29 miles away (as the crow flies).
Our most recent description of the cuisine type served at Roots is Modern Cuisine.
No, according to our records Roots does not currently serve afternoon tea.
Our last recorded head chef at Roots is Will Lockwood.



