Ilana Zeldin
Fabulous food in a cozy atmosphere. Amazing steak. Great service and very friendly staff. The black sesame ice cream was delicious and unique. Recommend for an elevated dining experience in York for a great price.
Matt Davis
Describing it as bijou would be to do an injustice. We were in a group of five and we were treated very nicely by loving and warm staff. Between us we ordered a variety of menu items and all of us left happy and contented with such a beautifully presented and delicious meal. This is not something that suits an average student budget, perhaps more for the parents of students visiting. Located in the heart of York, with great decor and high ceilings, gave it an ambience that will last for many memories. The walls were festooned with a number of photographs which were very interesting. I can thoroughly recommend the fish cakes for starters.
Jane Seabrook
A true gem! This small and cozy bistro gave everything. The lighting and ambience well thought out. The menu all looked delicious and we struggled with what to choose! Our choices didn’t disappoint. Food excellent, well presented and delivered by the friendliest of staff. We had a really lovely evening and highly recommend.
Sara Ascroft
This was not our first visit to cafe no 8, we often book when we visit york. We didn’t have starter, both of us had the lamb, this was beautifully cooked, one criticism was we would have liked more veg ( one small piece of carrot and one small sprig of broccoli) and no option it seemed to buy more veg. We both had the chocolate and black ice cream dessert, this was again another beautifully put together dessert. This place serves beautifully cared for food with excellent service.
Richard Bence
A delightful bistro with a small but perfectly constructed menu. It was difficult to decide on what we wanted to eat as all the dishes sounded wonderful. The fishcakes and lamb dishes were truly delicious. Looking forward to returning.
Scott Anscomb
Fabulous food and service once again. Definitely recommend. Took our guests who were visiting York and they were also immensely impressed. Thank you Martin and team, we will definitely be back. Cheers, Scott.
Susan Phillips
We have been visiting York for years but have only just discovered this wonderful place. The food was amazing and the service was fantastic. We will definitely return and recommend.
Venceslas Devillard
We booked in advanced and spent a great night. We were seated in the backyard room and it was cosy and relatively quiet.
The food was good and we went for a mix of seafood and meat.
I definitely recommend the banoffee pie that was really good.
joe butler
Busy small restaurant where the welcome is friendly and the food simply amazing.
Yorkshire Lamb main was a feast to the eye and delicious. Prawns were a delight and the deserts well, don’t miss them as properly made and home made.
Elisa Winstanley
We had a wonderful lunch today! I’ve often walked past this restaurant and have been tempted for years! So we decided to give it a try! We didn’t need to book and was able to get a table straight away. The staff were friendly and attentive. We chose a main and dessert each and weren’t disappointed. The food was fresh and steaming, and full of flavour! It was beautifully presented and was so delicious! You can’t fault anything! We will definitely be back again to sample the rest of the menu!!
Graham Myers
A little gem just nicely tucked away from the centre but easy walking distance, I was recommended visiting and now I am doing the same...... great friendly service and awesome tasting dishes from a small yet plentiful evening meal menu.. a must book in advance place though, people being turned away on the evening ... that says it all !!
Black pudding & ham hock croquette starter was amazing, served with a perfectly cooked poach egg and grain mustard creme fraiche..
14 hour feather blade beef was melt in the mouth, served with bubble & squeak and horseradish cream and amazing beef jus, Pork belly with pork bonbon and fondant potato with quince was also amazing.
Desserts were no different, amazing and tasty, lemon posset with rhubarb compote and Eton mess ice cream was a real palate cleanser, while the dark chocolate delice was rich with the booze cherries and the most amazing licorice ice cream....,
Easily 5 star rating from me ......
Rachel Marley
A little Gem on Gillygate - Fabulous relaxed evening last night with friends, top notch food and the waitress very friendly. We will certainly be returning
Linda Wallace
Excellent food; friendly service and lovely atmosphere. Big challenge is deciding which of us had ordered the best thing - all was so good!
Elizabeth Benson
Not the obvious place to take a small child but service and food was excellent and we will return. High chairs are available and the staff were very helpful. Thanks for a delicious lunch
Beverley McGregor
We had an absolutely lovely time yesterday. The pate was delicious and the lamb was cooked to perfection. Definitely worth a visit. Staff were very friendly too. Thank you
Dean Gray
Great service in a very beautiful and peaceful setting close to york city centre. And to top it all off, the full English breakfast with the homemade bubble & squeak hash browns was delicious.
Paul Sutherland
Really great creative food and a relaxed positive atmosphere- lovely considerate and thoughtful staff - faultless service and food :). Ps I hate rhubarb ....but you made me love it !!!! How did you do that?!
Joanne Joe Bull
We were fortunate to try the roast dinner on Sunday at the Merchant Adventurers Hall. It was well presented, tasty and good value! I heartily recommend it .... and the chocolate ginger and and apricot cake for dessert which we took away was moist and all that a dessert ought to be! 5 stars :)
Kathryn Jackson
Extra special amazing & delicious food. Fabulous staff -- mega trendy place + excellent value for money.
Lynne Hopson
Fabulous evening, amazing food, celebrating our wedding anniversary tonight! Was perfect.Thank you.
Andrew Prince
Lovely staff, great food, excellent ambiance. Thanks Martin for a great night!
Keith Gooderham
Fabulous casual dining, great ambiance and service combined with a creative menu delivered with flair without being over fussy. Justifiably popular, book now!
Nicola Baigent
nice friendly staff and food was awesome wpuld reccomned to everyone
Hayley Cooney
Absolutely gorgeous food, great service and made to feel very welcome. Would highly recommend.
Ferry Gondo
One of our most memorable meal during our trip to UK was in this tiny little cafe around the corner from the main touristy attractions. This humble place serves beautiful food. The waitress was lovely and friendly. Love the horseradish cream and beetroot as the starter. Very aromatic and enjoyable. The risotto was damn perfect. The roast with gravy and yorkshire pudding was heavenly. It was the beginning of our love affair with Yorkshire Pudding as it was so inspiring.
Ange
Overpriced!. Over priced in my opinion, ok for a coffee, have eaten there on a couple of oocasions, thought that the food was unremarkable. Soup paticularly disappointing, bland, tasteless, could have made better myself. If the food was as appetising as it sounds on the menu and board, then the price would be no concern.
Les Cantlay
Great little find for those wishing to eat before the theatre which is just round the corner.
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