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Best places to eat and drink in Gillygate
Gillygate is a useful search area for York visitors comparing food and drink close to the city's main walking routes. This page brings together 9 places in Gillygate, ranked with rating strength, review volume and practical visitor details.
Search intent
places to eat in Gillygate York
Venues compared
9
Average rating
4.7 / 5
Last updated: 2026-06-24
£Aly's Bakery York
A casual and cosy cafe in Gillygate, York.
£Original shawarma
Gillygate's casual spot for restaurant.
££££Cafe No.8 Bistro
Stylish bistro and walled garden serving creative and traditional dishes from fixed-price set menus.
£££Mamma Mia
Long-standing, casual Italian restaurant with tiled floors, serving comprehensive traditional menu.
££Love Cheese
Light-filled bistro featuring cheese-&-cracker boards, chutney, wine & backyard garden seating.
££Upper River Restaurant
Unfussy eatery featuring homemade siu mei dishes, stir fried noodles & other Asian staples.
££Mali Thai Food Takeaway
Gillygate's casual spot for thai.
£V's Artisan Kitchen Bakery
Gillygate's go-to spot for bakery.
£££Yahala Mataam
A casual restaurant in Gillygate, York.
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Is Gillygate good for food and drink?
Gillygate is worth checking when you want a more precise York food search than the whole city centre. It helps narrow choices by walking distance, which matters when planning lunch, dinner or drinks around sightseeing.
How YorkEats ranks Gillygate venues
Recommended order combines rating, review count and featured status. You should still check opening hours and booking availability before travelling, especially for evenings and weekends.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best places to eat in Gillygate, York?
The best places to eat in Gillygate depend on your occasion, but the top of this page highlights highly rated venues with strong review volume and useful visitor details.
Is Gillygate walkable from York city centre?
York's visitor core is compact and many named streets and districts are walkable from the main attractions. Check the individual listing map for the exact route and distance.