Places to Eat in York

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And thats OLD York, not New York!

I've been a couple of times in recent years so I know a few good places to eat already, but I bet there are still loads of places there I have not had a chance to visit yet. I like a variety of foods, though I do have a preference for American, mexican and Indian. Italian I can take or leave. And good quality British cuisine is always welcome :)

Places I know for definite I like and would consider going to again include:


Oscars - Never had a chance to sample their burgers last time, want to correct that this time

Gourmet Burger Kitchen - Also good for a burger

Harkers - pub grub, but very tasty! Especially the fish and chips.

Cafe Rouge - Simple and tasty french style cuisine.

Dean Court Hotel resteraunt - 4 star hotel, so fine dining. Not outrageously priced and good quality food.

Danish Kitchen - a nice little cafe. Good for a quick lunch

Bettys Tea room - expensive, but decent food. Good for the experience if nothing else

York Hogroast - a takeaway place that does FAAAANTAASSTIC rolls filled with sliced roasted meats.

Evil Eye/Bora Bora - cocktail bars. Gotta love a tasty cocktail!



Places that have been recommended and added to my list of possible places to go:

Rustique
The Olive Tree
The Blue Bicycle
Cafe 8
The Biltmore Bar & Grill
Nineteen
The Living Room
Bobo Lobo
El Gaucho's
Asia Gourmet
Yo! Sushi
Viceroy of India
Red Chilli
Hotel du Vin



PLACES TO BE AVOIDED!

The Slug and Lettuce
Loch Fyne
Russell's
Meltons



I'll be there for 9 days, starting May 13th, so I have plenty of opportunities to try a lot of places. If possible I'd like to be able to try somewhere new for every lunch and dinner, and maybe even the occasional breakfast, though I'll likely eat breakfast in the hotel most mornings. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated :) :D
 
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Rustique is absolutely excellent and do a discounted lunchtime menu.

The Olive Tree is also meant to be excellent.

Both look good. Will definetely add them to my list of places to possibly go :)

Evil Eye, as you said, is good. They have lovely food too.

Café Concerto is a must when I go (for lunch)

Only had a drink in Evil Eye. There food does look good though, so I think I'll give that a go. Not heard of Cafe Concerto. Will keep my eyes open for it.


Does anyone know if the Loch Fyne seafood resteraunt is any good? I've passed it, but never went inside.
 
Spanish Tapas you normally have to book

http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restau...ws-Ambience-York_North_Yorkshire_England.html

Really good curry house bets in York by a mile

http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restau...oy_of_India-York_North_Yorkshire_England.html

True authentic Chinese

http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restau...-Red_Chilli-York_North_Yorkshire_England.html

Really good Italian

http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restau..._Restaurant-York_North_Yorkshire_England.html

Sure others will be along to suggest others but all of the above are really great and I have been to them all in the last 6 months

Edit for something truly Asian in service , food , deco and very cheap food here is awesome, but keep on mind it really is basic deco and service, we got asked to move tables mid meal because we were on table of 4 when there was only 2 of us! But the food is to die for really good!

http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restau...sia_Gourmet-York_North_Yorkshire_England.html
 
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Loving the suggestions so far! Keep em coming :D

What about The Slug and Lettuce? Thats another place I've passed, but never been into. Their menu online looks very appealing.
 
Loving the suggestions so far! Keep em coming :D

What about The Slug and Lettuce? Thats another place I've passed, but never been into. Their menu online looks very appealing.

ive been to the one in portsmouth a couple of times and i wouldnt go back, Philly steak sandwich loaded with sinew, chicken fillet burger that was a thin slice of cold meat.. it was more of a cold chicken salad roll than a burger.

mixed reviews about the York one http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restau...k_Riverside-York_North_Yorkshire_England.html
 
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I most certainly did well, the lottery one ;) .... Wondered where that post went!

Thieving thread stole my post!

That's what ya get for replying to threads whilst riding a unicorn
 
As for chain places don't got to them in York , you really are spoilt for places to eat , leave the chain type places for another day.

We really are spoilt for good food places in York.

If you fancy Thai , try Koh san road or Old Siam house both of those are good
 
As for chain places don't got to them in York , you really are spoilt for places to eat , leave the chain type places for another day.

I've said it before, but where I live theres a shocking lack of places for eating. Theres like two or three decent resteraunts in the local area that are good for eating and a bunch of subpar places.

Even a half decent chain resteraunt would be a treat for me :p
 
I've said it before, but where I live theres a shocking lack of places for eating. Theres like two or three decent resteraunts in the local area that are good for eating and a bunch of subpar places.

Even a half decent chain resteraunt would be a treat for me :p

Please for the love of god DONT GO TO SLUG AND LETTUCE! It's over priced, generic and cooked from frozen. Same goes for Cafe Rouge Bella Italia and GBK. Honestly York has so many amazing independent restaurants, it would be criminal to miss them!

If you really must do generic chain Italian food, 'Ask' is in a nice building at least but the food is still overprices carp.
 
Please for the love of god DONT GO TO SLUG AND LETTUCE! It's over priced, generic and cooked from frozen. Same goes for Cafe Rouge Bella Italia and GBK. Honestly York has so many amazing independent restaurants, it would be criminal to miss them!

If you really must do generic chain Italian food, 'Ask' is in a nice building at least but the food is still overprices carp.

Please listen to him :(

GBK go Oscars far better

cafe Rouge just search trip advisor for a decent alternative
 
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