Lunch in York
J Baker’s Bistro

There are innumerable places to eat in York, England, so sometimes deciding which ones are the best restaurants is a difficult task.

From tearooms and chip shops to cafes and fine dining, the city has an impressive array of dining options that feature quality food at all levels of the price spectrum.

I’ve scoured the city from the Snickelways to the outer walls and have found several restaurants that deserve a mention in a list of best restaurants in York.

J Baker’s Bistro Moderne
Address: 7 Fossgate, York
Phone: 01904 622688
With inventive cuisine, a top chef, and a great 3-course lunch tasting menu for just £12, J Baker’s Bistro Moderne is definitely one of the best restaurants in York.

nineteen restaurant
Address: 19 Grape Lane, York
Phone: 01904 636366
With food that is “Modern British with a European twist”, nineteen restaurant serves up fresh, local cuisine and offers great meal specials and prix fixe menus.

Little Betty’s Cafe
Address: 46 Stonegate, York
Phone: 01904 622865
The sister restaurant of the famous Betty’s Cafe and Tea Rooms, Little Betty’s Cafe is famous for its mouth watering cakes, breads, and scones as well as for its beautiful decor. Upstairs you can enjoy tea and cakes by the fireside.

Wackers
Address: 45-49 Gillygate, York
Phone: 01904 672 279
Wackers restaurant in York serves up some of the best fish and chips in Yorkshire at prices that won’t break the bank.

The Black Swan at Oldstead
Address: Oldstead, York, North Yorkshire, Y061 4BL
Phone: 01347 868 387
Located outside of York, The Black Swan at Oldstead is worth a trip. The only Michelin-starred and AAA Rosette pub in the north of England, it is a great option for those willing to travel for food.