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Restaurants Near York Minster

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Average rating

4.6 / 5

Last updated: 2026-06-24

££££

Restaurants•Caribbean Restaurant

Turtle Bay York

Stonegate's casual spot for caribbean.

4.8(8,190)

Stonegate

£££

Restaurants•Thai Restaurant

Rosa's Thai York

A casual and cosy thai restaurant in City Centre, York.

4.8(2,829)

City Centre

££££

Restaurants•Mexican Restaurant

Las Iguanas - York

Flame-grilled Latin American dishes and shared plates served in a contemporary chain dining room.

4.6(3,690)

Swinegate

££

Restaurants•Pizza Restaurant

Cresci Pizzeria

Unfussy, brick-lined eatery dishing up pizza & Italian offerings, plus beer, wine & desserts.

4.9(2,224)

Piccadilly

££

Restaurants•Restaurant

Fat Hippo York

Petergate's casual spot for restaurant.

The Grand, York

Chic, luxury rooms in a grand Edwardian railway hotel, plus spa and a grill with York Minster views.

4.6(3,227)

City Centre

££££

Restaurants•Brazilian Restaurant

Casa Brazilian Rodizio

Meats are carved tableside at this Brazilian steakhouse with a salad bar and weathered wood decor.

4.7(2,360)

Micklegate

££

Restaurants•Food Court

SPARK York

Buzzing destination featuring bars & eateries in funky upcycled shipping containers.

4.6(2,592)

Piccadilly

£££

Restaurants•Italian Restaurant

ASK Italian - York

Modern Italian restaurant chain serving long, stone-baked pizzas, plus classic pastas & entrees.

4.4(3,523)

City Centre

££

Restaurants•Restaurant

Cosy Club

A casual and cosy restaurant in Fossgate, York.

4.4(3,480)

Fossgate

££

Restaurants•Fish & Chips Shop

The Wetherby Whaler

Fish & chips shop with a casual feel, in York.

4.5(2,865)

York

££

Restaurants•Dessert Restaurant

Heavenly Desserts York

Upmarket dessert cafe serving creative waffles, chocolate fondue & ice-cream sundaes.

4.6(2,387)

City Centre

£££

Restaurants•Italian Restaurant

Marzano Italian Grill

Upbeat bistro with a warm vibe offering pasta, pizza and other Italian favorites, plus a full bar.

Guy Fawkes Inn

Traditional rooms and suites, along with a cosy, classic pub in a Georgian townhouse.

4.4(3,156)

Petergate

££

Restaurants•British Restaurant

Bill's York Restaurant

Contemporary European chain dishing up separate breakfast, afternoon tea, lunch and dinner menus.

4.3(3,701)

City Centre

£££

Restaurants•Restaurant

Zizzi - York

Italian chain restaurant for pizza & calzone on wooden boards, plus traditional pastas.

4.5(2,472)

Lendal

££

Restaurants•Thai Restaurant

Zaap Thai Street Food York

Brightly coloured, convivial restaurant offering a Thai street food menu in a relaxed space.

4.7(1,711)

Lendal

£££

Restaurants•Buffet Restaurant

Panda Mami York

City Centre's casual spot for buffet.

4.2(3,850)

City Centre

££££

Restaurants•Italian Restaurant

Little Italy | Restaurant & Deli

Gourmet cuisine in a cosy, bare-brick setting with regular cookery demos and a downstairs deli.

4.7(1,657)

Goodramgate

£££

Restaurants•Restaurant

Bella Italia - York Clifton Moor

Casual restaurant serving Italian pasta, pizza & grill dishes, with a special children's menu.

4.5(2,098)

Clifton

£££

Restaurants•Live Music Venue

The Botanist York

Gastropub-style dining, kebabs, brunch & botanical cocktails in a striking interior.

4.4(2,443)

Stonegate

£££

Restaurants•Restaurant

Pho York

Simple, modern chain dining room serving Vietnamese noodle soup & street-food dishes.

4.7(1,440)

Petergate

££

Restaurants•Fish & Chips Shop

Drake's Fish & Chips

Upbeat operation doling out seafood classics, tacos & burgers, plus gluten-free options.

4.5(1,914)

Petergate

££

Restaurants•Hamburger Restaurant

Byron - York

American-inspired chain diner serving posh hamburgers with a choice of toppings, sides & salads.

4.4(2,155)

City Centre

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Tourist timing tip

York gets busiest on Saturdays, school holidays, race days and Christmas market dates. Book key meals ahead, then use casual cafes, pubs and bars as flexible backup choices while walking between attractions.

Frequently asked questions

What are the best options for restaurants near york minster?

The highest-ranked options on this page combine strong ratings, meaningful review volume and relevant location or feature signals. Use the individual listing pages to check photos, opening hours, maps and booking links.

Is York easy to explore on foot between meals?

Yes. York's historic centre is compact, which makes it practical to plan meals around York Minster, the Shambles, Stonegate, the city walls, the theatre, shops and the railway station.

How often should I check opening hours?

Always check before travelling. York venues can change hours around bank holidays, private events, race days and seasonal tourist peaks, especially outside standard lunch and dinner times.