Arras Restaurant

This place is a gem. Treated ourselves to a long, lazy lunch here and had a wonderful time. Service was excellent. Attentive, friendly, knowledgable and very professional. We had a delicious round of pre-dinner cocktails before the three course lunch menu. All plates were beautifully presented and delicious. Abundance of flavour. Wine list is varied. Had an excellent bottle of Californian Chardonnay, recommended by the waiter. Deserts were particularly delicious. Treated ourselves to the petit fours which were a fun ending to a great afternoon. Dining room is a bit dated but didn’t detract from the meal. Highly recommend.

We booked at Arras for our wedding anniversary whilst visiting York for the weekend. Location wise this restaurant could be described as off the beaten track given it’s just outside the centre. We also found ourselves checking we’d found the right place as we approached because you’d be forgiven for thinking it was a Solicitor’s office or an Estate Agents. However, as you step inside you can see this is a modern restaurant with friendly staff who do all they can to ensure you have a memorable experience. The menu included starter choices of roast scallops, roast pigeon, pot roast artichoke, trout and a truly delicious ‘burger with the lot’. Obviously I went for the bavette burger dish and my wife chose the trout and the combinations of flavour provided a strong hint of what was to come with our main courses. I opted for the pork loin with smoked celeriac and prune ketchup, again a well crafted dish with so much going on. I also got to taste my wife’s lamb rump which was fabulous. There’s also a fairly decent selection of wines and the helpful staff provided some guidance on flavours to complement our food choices. All in all a wonderful fine dining experience which I would recommend for special occasions or if you just feel like splashing out

Fantastic food, served by very knowledgeable and friendly staff. Visiting York, on short notice, my wife picked this restaurant randomly, and they managed to squeeze us in. Trust me, we will be going back to York, even if it is just to dine here again.

Incredible doesn't even begin to explain the dining experience here. It's not cheap but it is worth every penny. The team are warm, welcoming and knowledgeable and the food is phenomenal.

We came this week for a special celebration, having had to cancel due to Covid last year! We were warmly welcomed and taken to our table. The dining area was beautifully decorated and had a relaxing ambience. The waitress offered iced water and gave us menus to peruse. There’s such a fabulous choice that we were stuck on which to choose! Once our orders were taken, we were offered some canapés. They were described to us and we couldn’t wait to tuck in! Amazing bursts of flavours and beautifully presented! We also had a loaf of quinoa bread made from Little Arras. Next came the amuse bouche of Roscoff onions which again was delicious! The starters and mains were perfectly cooked and full of interesting flavours that hit the palate like a party! The desserts were amazing too! The service was impeccable and the staff were friendly! We absolutely enjoyed our experience and have no doubt that we will return again! We have frequented their other business, Little Arras regularly and appreciate the quality of the food served! Well done to the chefs for putting on a memorable meal for us!!