Diners' Choice: Best Ambience restaurants in Yorkshire

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Updated 05 December 2024

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Legacy at The Grand, York

4.9

4.9 (129)

£41 and over

Contemporary British

York

About the restaurant

With a dedication to curating incredible dishes that showcase locality and seasonality, Head Chef Ahmed Abdalla implements modern cooking methods across all courses of the locally grown and sourced tasting menus. When combined with a perfect wine pairing chosen by our expert Sommelier, attentive service, theatre, and an intimate setting, Legacy offers an unforgettable dining experience.

Top review

RuthVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Absolutely fantastic meal - how they haven’t got a Michelin star yet is beyond me. I have eaten at so many top restaurants and the meal choice , the wine pairing was my favourite in 14 years ! Absolutely lovely and perfect

Norman's Neighbourhood Kitchen

4.9

4.9 (107)

£25 and under

Tapas / Small Plates

Grange Moor

About the restaurant

We are a small but passionate team who pride ourselves on taking fun seriously. Serving small plates in our restaurant with Will Webster in the kitchen creating tasty dishes to enjoy in our relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

Out front relax and let the team headed up by Ted Henderson and Oliver Roberts look after you with our carefully crafted wine list, seasonal cocktails and local beers.

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Anne

Dined 4 days ago

The food is amazing, the presentation of it, the flavour combinations, is wow. The staff were excellent, attentive, helpful and happy

The Old Post Office Haworth

4.7

4.7 (98)

£25 and under

Café

Keighley

About the restaurant

Experience a taste of history, served over the original Brontë Post Office counter.

We are open Wednesday to Sunday and offer a range of delicious food and drinks; current menus can be viewed online.
We are fully licensed, so why not enjoy a glass of wine or a beer in our cosy Snug or sunny Courtyard Garden...

Dogs and muddy boots welcome!

Top review

Wendy

Dined 1 day ago

As usual, our experience at The Old Post Office was truly outstanding. The staff are extremely pleasant and attentive, but not intrusive. Although all of the tables were full and the staff were very busy, nothing was 'too much trouble' for them. I recommend booking because this venue has always been busy when I've dined there, no matter what the time of afternoon or evening. As a vegetarian, I chose the baked cauliflower dish and was not disappointed. Gorgeous! My companion chose a burger which she thoroughly enjoyed. The ambience is exemplary and the food is value for money. Five Stars from both of us!

Hern

4.9

4.9 (21)

£41 and over

British

Leeds

About the restaurant

Hern is a relaxed but ambitious bistro from chef Rab Adams, located in the suburb of Chapel Allerton in North Leeds. Rab and his team build menus by focusing on products that are in season and at their best. Organic vegetables, local cheeses, heritage-breed meat and wild fish all feature heavily.

The restaurant is open:

Wednesday Dinner - a la carte menu
Thursday-Friday Dinner - set menu (4 courses)
& Saturday lunch - a la carte menu

Please note; we need all dietary and allergy information at the point of booking. Sample menus can be found on our website.

Top review

Kai

Dined on 13 Dec 2024

Always a great night out. Lovely food, well paired wine, friendly and helpful service. Our favourite restaurant.

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Experience

New Years Eve @ Hern

Wood Fire Dine

4.9

4.9 (485)

£25 and under

Pizzeria

Leeds

About the restaurant

WOOD | FIRE | DINE is an artisan pizzeria based in Yorkshire with bar area Vespers. Owned by award winning Chef Mark Baber Pizza chef of the year 2019 & Finalist for 2021.

We pride ourselves on our authentic hand making processes and our commitment to quality and excellence.

Top review

NicolaT

Dined on 13 Dec 2024

Fantastic pizza, one of the best I've had. Lovely little place and excellent service. We'll definitely be back.

The Wensleydale Heifer

4.9

4.9 (660)

£26 to £40

British

West Witton

About the restaurant

Situated in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, The Wensleydale Heifer may be within easy reach of the A1 and M6 but it still feels totally rural. A traditional white-washed inn complete with leaded lights and swinging sign, The Wensleydale Heifer gives the visitor a real flavour of Britain meaning it’s popular not only with locals but with tourists searching for the real Yorkshire. From the lounge, with its comfortable leather settees, country pursuit paintings and imposing fireplace through to the wicker seating, beamed ceilings and eau de nil painted walls, the interior could have leapt from the pages of Country Homes magazine. The contemporary British menu includes seaood from across Britain plus locally sourced meat and veg, all prepared using the Wensleydale Heifer philosophy – keep it simple.

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Kate

Dined on 10 Dec 2024

Fabulous food and fabulous service, very welcoming and brilliant with our 2 dogs

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70s Style Prawn Cocktail

Vivido Bar & Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (2334)

£26 to £40

Italian

Harrogate

About the restaurant

Vivido is a truly Independent, family run business and we have been here just over 5 years. We are excited to show everyone our ongoing improvements.

We are still serving authentic Italian and Mediterranean cuisine, We pride ourselves on using fresh local produce, as we know this will result in the highest quality dishes for our customers.

Bookings are available for food only. We are happy for you to join us just for drinks, but due to limited tables this will be on a walk in basis only.

We look forward to seeing you at Vivido

Michael, Louise & the Team.

Top review

Kate

Dined 5 days ago

Outstanding! This was the first but most definitely not the last time we visited Vivido. We were a table of 9 and the service was impeccable: friendly and attentive but in no way overbearing. Staff were very friendly and seamlessly attended to us without being intrusive. The food was very very good - we had a mix of pizzas, pastas and risottos, all of which were excellent. In fact one of my colleagues who cooks a lot said it was the best risotto they’ve ever had! Amazing gluten free options. We also had a child with us and she was catered for with a children’s menu. It’s hard to find a place that has a good atmosphere, great service and amazing food. Vivido have it all. Highly recommend!

Kendell's Bistro

4.7

4.7 (3314)

£26 to £40

French

Leeds

About the restaurant

Kendells Bistro is a casual Informal place to dine with the main focus on quality of food, wine and service within a French bistro atmosphere. It’s relaxed and informal - no waiters topping up wine glasses after every sip or sneaking up behind you with a six foot pepper mill. Cloth napkins but not starched, blackboard menus and open plan kitchen, intimate cosy candles flickering, friendly without pretence.

Bookings of 5 or more will need to contact the restaurant directly, either by emailing info@kendellsbistro.co.uk or calling us on 0113 2436553.

Top review

Katie

Dined 4 days ago

As a group of 4 we each chose something different and no one was dissapointed. Would recommend the lamb dishes. Intimate atmosphere with a nice selection of drinks to choose from including low alcohol.

The Hawthorn

4.8

4.8 (1497)

£41 and over

Gastro Pub

Keighley

About the restaurant

The Hawthorn is a Georgian gem in the heart of Haworth, packed full of period features offering a relaxed environment to unwind with friends and family. This warm and appealing gastropub has been renovated throughout to showcase an array of local antiques including a stunning array of Barraclough clocks, homage to John Barraclough himself, Clockmaker to the Brontes, who used to live in this very building in the Georgian era.

We serve only food made using the freshest seasonal British produce and our menu changes through the weeks to reflect this.

We have a custom-made Josper charcoal grill which is the hottest indoor grill available and used by the best restaurants in the country. Cooking on the Josper ensures none of the natural moisture or flavour escapes from the food, whilst at the same time adding the distinct chargrilled taste.

Top review

Marie

Dined 2 days ago

Our third time and it never disappoints. We happily travel 90 minutes to eat here.

Box Tree Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (1366)

£41 and over

British

Ilkley

About the restaurant

Please note we now only offer a tasting menu for all reservations.

This small renowned restaurant in the heart of Ilkley was founded in 1962. It was the first 2 Michelin Starred restaurant outside of London and for over 60 years has continued to be at the forefront of northern Gastronomy.

The modern British menu and extensive wine cellar offer food lovers an unforgettable experience. The kitchens commitment to the best, freshest ingredients, with an emphasis on locally sourced, fresh ingredients from farmers and local suppliers.

The Box Tree represents a combination between 21st century efficiency and exquisite good taste. Whilst the kitchen boasts the latest equipment, the restaurant features a collection of art and antiques which define the style and luxury for which the Box Tree is famed.

Top review

KarenVIP

Dined 7 days ago

Perfect in every way. Fantastic service and food.

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