3 Best British Restaurants in York

“The Ivy St Helen's Square York brings friendly, sophisticated all-day dining to York. From modern British cuisine to brasserie-style classics and fantastic vegan and vegetarian dishes, there's something for everyone to love, seven days a week. They serve all-encompassing, contemporary British menus for breakfast, weekend brunch, lunch, afternoon tea, and dinner. On the first floor of The Ivy St Helen's Square, you'll discover the Etty Room, a private dining space decorated with vibrant botanical prints and elegant artwork, complemented by vintage dining chairs with floral and palm-patterned fabric. Their private dining room can seat 24 guests across one long table, 28 across four round tables and 40 standing guests. The Ivy St Helen's Square York has vegetarian, gluten-free, and vegan menu options. They are open seven days a week, offering all-day dining to local businesses, residents and visitors. Gift vouchers are available.”

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“The Star Inn The City is an award-winning brasserie-style restaurant located by the River Ouse in York. They aim to bring a little taste of the countryside to the city, offering diners the chance to enjoy exquisite modern cuisine in an idyllic riverside setting all year round. They offer an all-day menu for lunch and dinner, serve breakfast from Friday to Sunday, and have their famous Sunday roasts available from 12 to 4 pm. Inspired by Andrew Pern of the Michelin-starred Star Inn at Harome, they prepare delicious seasonal dishes with top-quality, locally sourced ingredients. They also offer a wide drinks list with wines, local ales, and speciality cocktails. With a passionate and dedicated team, The Star Inn is renowned as one of the best restaurants in York. They have an extensive drinks list that includes beers, wines, cocktails, hot drinks, soft drinks, and alcohol-free drinks.”

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“Bill's York Restaurant serves eclectic British dishes made with fresh and seasonal ingredients. The restaurant is located in the centre of the city. This light and airy space transforms into a sparkling and intimate setting for the evening, featuring cosy booths, candelabras, and larger sharing tables. The restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and everything in between. Their private dining space is available for special occasions, private parties, celebrations, gatherings and meetings. Groups of 6 or more can enjoy a complimentary Doughnut Tower when dining from their Celebration Set Menu. From Monday to Friday, from 11:30 am to close, you can savour two delicious courses for £17.50. Their new Set Menu features dishes like Chargrilled Minute Steak, Spicy Duck Salad, and Blackberry and Lemon Spong, perfect for the cooler weather.”

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