Best Romantic Restaurants in Dunnington

14 restaurants available nearby

1. The Star Inn The City

4.5

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary British • York

Booked 60 times today

Located in the Old Engine House on the edge of York's Museum Gardens in a riverside setting close to the historic Lendal Bridge, The Star Inn The City has an enviable position, which we aim to match with the best produce God's Own Country has to offer and genuine Yorkshire hospitality for the 'whole package'.We offer an all day menu which can be enjoyed for both lunch and dinner, as well as serving up breakfast Friday to Sunday, and on Sunday's we serve up our famous Sunday roasts between 12-4pm.We pride ourselves on being a a food-led celebration destination, with guests being able to enjoy view of the River Ouse from our Garden Room or outside on our riverside terrace. For more intimate occasions we also offer two exclusive Private Dining rooms for celebrations such as graduations, weddings and birthdays.For more information head to our website, or call one of our friendly members of staff today.

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2. The Cut & Craft York

4.6

Exceptional(441)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • York

Booked 124 times today

Located in St. Sampsons Square - a historic part of York’s city centre known for selling great meat since the 12th century - The Cut & Craft York is widely considered one of York’s best steak restaurants.Boasting its own in-house master butcher and a signature 10oz Flat Iron steak, this elegant restaurant is stylishly decorated with historic features throughout. Open daily for lunch and dinner, with brunch and roasts on the weekends, it’s centrally located close to the famous mediaeval York Shambles and under the shadow of York Minster. Named 'Restaurant of the Year' at the Yorkshire National Business Hero Awards in 2023 and 2024, The Cut & Craft combines contemporary steak and seafood dishes with a premium list of locally-crafted drinks.

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3. Bettys Café Tea Rooms - York

4.7

Exceptional(593)

Price: Very Expensive

• Afternoon Tea • York

Booked 37 times today

Bettys is famous for afternoon tea, and if you want to experience the finest we offer, book your table in the Belmont Room, York. This beautiful, historic room - located on the first floor of our York tea room - is steeped in history and provides the perfect setting for our most exquisite afternoon tea. You'll be serenaded by our pianist as you enjoy a selection of savouries, indulgent sandwiches, specially selected teas and irresistible dainty cakes and scones. Put aside any concerns you may have about not feeling full: we’ll happily replenish pots of tea and sandwiches to make sure you leave feeling content. Book now to make that special occasion even more special. Prices from £49.95 per person.

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4. The Rise Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(602)

Price: Expensive

• British • York

Booked 20 times today

The Rise Restaurant, Terrace & Bar offers modern British cuisine with locally sourced and freshly prepared dishes. The open kitchen and spacious setting creates an immersive and social dining experience for guests.Committed to serving the best seasonal and ethically sourced ingredients, Afternoon Tea and Dinner see British favourites offered with a Yorkshire twist from our expert chefs. Diners can also expect local beers and ales, a hand-selected wine offering, and signature cocktails.Please note that for Afternoon Tea bookings, dietary requests (e.g. vegetarian, vegan, gluten free, children's Afternoon Tea, etc.) must be pre-ordered at the time of booking. Regrettably, we cannot guarantee availability of dietary-specific Afternoon Teas on the day of your visit, if not ordered in advance.If you would like to enquire about booking for a group of more than 6 guests, please get in touch with our Dining Team directly by calling 01904 380038, or by emailing dining@theriseyork.co.uk.

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5. The Ivy St. Helen’s Square

4.5

Awesome(12518)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary British • York

Booked 164 times today

The Ivy St. Helen's Square is located on the eponymous square in the heart of York and will serve all-encompassing, contemporary British menus.

6. La Piazza Antica

4.7

Exceptional(366)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • York

Booked 21 times today

Welcome to La Piazza Antica!We're a team of passionate food lovers who are dedicated to bringing you an authentic Italian dining experience. Our restaurant is not your typical Italian restaurant, we have a unique twist that sets us apart from the rest.Our focus is on using high-quality, fresh ingredients and traditional cooking methods to create delicious and flavorful dishes that will leave you wanting more. Our menu features a variety of classic Italian dishes as well as some unique creations that you won’t find anywhere else.We take pride in our warm and inviting atmosphere, where you can relax and enjoy your meal with family and friends. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff is always on hand to make recommendations and ensure that your dining experience is nothing short of exceptional.Whether you’re looking for a romantic dinner for two, a family gathering, or a night out with friends, our restaurant is the perfect destination. Come and experience the taste of Italy with us!

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7. The Fat Badger York

4.5

Awesome(1336)

Price: Moderate

• British • York

Booked 24 times today

Dine in style in The Fat Badger York with tables to choose from in our restaurant, private dining area or The Fat Badger bar. Or, if you'd like to dine alfresco we have a fantastic outdoor garden adjacent to York's historic city centre walls, overlooking the Minster.With our Head Chef, you'll find delicious, classic British and international cuisine, with daily specials chosen from fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Please note bookable tables are inside, all outside tables are on a first-come first-served basis.Dogs are welcome in our Bar area or Garden area (Walk-in only)

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8. York Minster Refectory

4.5

Awesome(523)

Price: Expensive

• British • York

Booked 29 times today

Brasserie style restaurant serving up modern British dishes, offering dine in and takeaway options.

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9. Plonkers Bar & Bistro

4.6

Exceptional(315)

Price: Moderate

• British • York

Booked 10 times today

We are a family owned business located in the centre of York by the River Ouse. Our bar and bistro has gained a reputation for a wide range of beers and spirits coupled with an excellent selection of wines and champagnes. Close to The Grand Opera House and city centre, Plonkers is an ideal place to meet with friends or colleagues for a relaxed drink.Weekends at Plonkers can have a party atmosphere where you can relax after work with friends. Upstairs seats approximately 26 but we can cater for buffets for around 40 people with some standing. We now have our outside riverside area, where we serve food and drinks 10am – 9pm weather permitting.Please note that although Open Table appears to let you book downstairs or upstairs, this is a glitch with open table, and whilst we will do our best to accommodate requests, no specific tables can be booked as its down to phasing on the day,

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10. The Churchill Hotel

4.6

Exceptional(287)

Price: Expensive

• British • York

Booked 6 times today

The Indoor Brasserie of The Churchill Hotel serves modern brasserie food overlooking the manicured lawns of the hotel, The restaurant is elegantly modern, its interior design utterly contemporary but without ignoring the splendid proportions and original features of the room – high arched windows, original wooden flooring and delicate coving just some of the Georgian features. Begin your visit with a relaxed tipple in the airy atrium, or cosy bar before taking a seat in the brighter, more spacey dining room. Here you’ll enjoy food with a fresh, seasonal flavour. Imaginative and but with a nod to traditionalism, The restaurant’s cuisine is skillfully and carefully prepared for you by the kitchen’s talented and well trained chefs.Please note you are booking for the Brasserie and not the outdoor beer garden.

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Jillian
Glasgow/Lanarkshire •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Dinner was fantastic!! Best steak I have ever had, restaurant was beautiful and staff were lovely.
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The Star Inn The CityPrice: Expensive• Contemporary British• York
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4.5
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Linda
Nottingham/Nottinghamshire •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Betty’s was as always a beautiful place for a treat of afternoon tea, the atmosphere is amazing, food was delicious, great value for money. We visited at 2pm we were not rushed to leave the table so had plenty of time to enjoy ourselves, and to top it all it left us feeling full for the rest of the day. Overall a thoroughly wonderful experience
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Bettys Café Tea Rooms - YorkPrice: Very Expensive• Afternoon Tea• York
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4.7
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Yvonne
Yorkshire •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
I cannot recommend The Rise enough. This was my chosen venue for my birthday treat from my son. To coin a phrase: “ Our meal tonight was spectacular!” I’m my words: “perfection!” The beef wellington was mouthwatering and the suggested paired wine made it all the more perfect! The service was first class and our waiter was both attentive and professional, Thank you TK all at The Rise. 🍷
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The Rise RestaurantPrice: Expensive• British• York
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4.6
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Dave
Cambridge/Cambridgeshire •39 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Friendly, chatty waiting staff, food excellent, eaten here previously and would happily return in future.
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The Ivy St. Helen’s SquarePrice: Expensive• Contemporary British• York
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4.5
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Maureen
Yorkshire •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Our first visit here and could not fault the experience. My flat iron steak with side orders was perfect. Not a crumb left. Hubby’s pork cheek very tender and the beef burger did not disappoint. I finished old school with Baked Alaska the perfect end to our meal. Ronnie was our main waiter but all staff looked after us really well. Great ambience and looking forward to returning.
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The Cut & Craft YorkPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• York
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4.6

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14 restaurants available nearby

1. The Star Inn The City

2. The Cut & Craft York

3. Bettys Café Tea Rooms - York

4. The Rise Restaurant

5. The Ivy St. Helen’s Square

6. La Piazza Antica

7. The Fat Badger York

8. York Minster Refectory

9. Plonkers Bar & Bistro

10. The Churchill Hotel

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