Where to Eat in York: Cafés, Pubs and Restaurants

York is a city that visitors tend to explore on foot, so it helps to know where you might stop for tea, a quick lunch or a proper dinner. The places below are among the most reviewed in our York listings, and each has been rated by thousands of people on Google. We have grouped them by occasion, so you can find something to suit the time of day and who you are with.

Where can you get tea, coffee and something sweet in York?

Bettys Cafe Tea Rooms is listed as a tea house and is the most-reviewed venue in our York directory, rated 4.6 from 9,131 Google reviews. Google lists it as reservable and good for children, and it has a food hygiene rating of 5.

For something sweet, Heavenly Desserts is listed as a dessert restaurant and is rated 4.7 from 2,680 Google reviews. It is listed as good for children and reservable. If you want a simple café, Highwayman Cafe is rated 4.2 from 2,216 Google reviews, and Google lists it as both dog-friendly and good for children.

Where can you get fish and chips in York?

Three fish and chip places stand out in our listings. Thompsons Fish & Chips (A64) is listed as a takeout restaurant and is rated 4.7 from 2,904 Google reviews. Wetherby Whaler is rated 4.5 from 2,897 Google reviews, and Drakes is rated 4.5 from 1,980. All three have a food hygiene rating of 5, are listed as good for children and are marked as reservable.

Where can you grab a quick bite?

If you want something fast between sights, German Doner Kebab is listed as a fast food restaurant. It is rated 4.5 from 2,008 Google reviews and has a food hygiene rating of 5.

Where should you go for dinner in York?

Dinner is where the highest ratings in our listings sit, and the choice covers several cuisines.

French, British and grill

• Rustique Restaurant is a French restaurant rated 4.7 from 3,534 Google reviews, with a food hygiene rating of 5.
• Cut and Craft is listed as a restaurant and is rated 4.5 from 3,999 Google reviews.
• The Ivy is a British restaurant rated 4.5 from 3,423 Google reviews.
• Casa Brazilian Rodizio is a Brazilian restaurant rated 4.7 from 2,450 Google reviews, and Google lists it as good for children.

Thai, Polish and pizza

• Rosa’s Thai is rated 4.8 from 2,973 Google reviews.
• Khao San Road Thai Tapas is also rated 4.8, from 2,778 Google reviews.
• The Blue Barbakan is a Polish restaurant rated 4.7 from 2,445 Google reviews, with a food hygiene rating of 4.
• Cresci is a pizza restaurant with the highest rating in this guide, 4.9 from 2,320 Google reviews.

Where can you go for a drink in York?

Tank & Paddle is the pub in our listings, rated 4.2 from 2,477 Google reviews. Google lists it as reservable and dog-friendly. The Botanist is listed as a live music venue and is rated 4.4 from 2,484 Google reviews.

For cocktails, Bobo's is a cocktail bar rated 4.6 from 1,997 Google reviews. Las Iguanas York is also listed as a cocktail bar and is rated 4.3 from 2,354 Google reviews.

Where can you eat out with a dog in York?

Google lists several venues in our directory as allowing dogs. Besides those mentioned above (Highwayman Cafe, Rosa’s Thai, Khao San Road Thai Tapas, The Blue Barbakan, Tank & Paddle and The Botanist), there is Bills Restaurant. It is a British restaurant rated 4.3 from 3,781 Google reviews, and it is also listed as good for children and reservable. Dog policies can vary by area of a venue, so check before you go.

Which York restaurants take bookings?

Many of the venues above are listed on Google as reservable, including Rustique Restaurant, Cut and Craft, The Ivy, Cresci, Rosa’s Thai and Casa Brazilian Rodizio. One more is Cosy Club York, a restaurant rated 4.4 from 3,549 Google reviews. It is listed as reservable and good for children.

Which York restaurants suit families?

Several well-known restaurants are listed as good for children and reservable:

• ASK is an Italian restaurant rated 4.5 from 3,712 Google reviews.
• Zizzi is rated 4.5 from 2,594 Google reviews.
• Fat Hippo York is rated 4.6 from 3,546 Google reviews.
• Nando's is rated 4.2 from 1,980 Google reviews.

Along with Bills Restaurant, Bettys and the fish and chip restaurants above, that gives you plenty of choice with children.

Tips

• Book ahead for weekend dinners, especially in the busy season.
• Check each venue's own page for current opening times before you set out.
• If you are travelling with a dog or children, confirm the venue's policy when you book.
• Google ratings and review counts are a guide, not a guarantee, so read a few recent reviews too.