Read Reviews About North Yorkshire Restaurants

International Restaurants in North Yorkshire

1. The Angel British, Modern restaurant in Hetton

“Consistently now one of the best restaurants in the North of England” – Michael Wignall took over this long-celebrated pub in 2018 after it had spent many years in the doldrums and – as well as giving it a “pared back” Nordic-style refit – has re-established it as one of the stronger performers in our annual diners’ poll (and one of the top-40 most commented-on outside London). “Success has followed him from all his previous restaurants”, and he “has continued to refine his tasting menus and to elevate the whole dine-and-stay experience – a second Michelin star must be close”. At dinner, he offers a five-course tasting menu for £120 per person or a ten-course version for £170 per person. If you order it in advance when you book, there is a cheaper lunchtime ‘Taste of the Season Menu’ for £75 per person. “The food is local and seasonal as you would expect and his deft touch brings out the best of his ingredients”. (“One of the few places where I would pay to stay overnight for a meal… yes, that good!”). Top Menu Tip – “cheese custard with truffles… on my!”

Price*

£160

£££££

Food

Exceptional

Service

Very Good

Ambience

Good

2. Origin Social Fusion restaurant in Northallerton 2 Friarage Street - DL6

“A breath of fresh air for Northallerton” – this casual, modern bar/bistro brings with it a contemporary formula of small plates cooked over a coal-fired grill. “It’s great food from a menu that changes regularly, the staff are always really friendly and attentive and there’s a great drinks selection”.

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£48

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Food

Good

Service

Very Good

Ambience

Good

3. The Dawnay Arms International restaurant in Newton On Ouse

2023 Review: “Whilst walking in the area, dropped in for lunch without prior knowledge – what a gem!". Kerry & Martel Smith’s rustic gastropub by the River Ouse, is consistently well rated. “The ambience and friendly welcome make it immediately a winner and that’s cemented with the tremendous cuisine”.

4. Mannion & Co British, Modern restaurant in York 1 Blake St - YO1

The Mannion clan first opened this venue as a greengrocers’ three decades ago; its current incarnation is as a “charming café-deli that consistently delivers on quality, atmosphere and indulgence” (be it Full English breakfasts or pork belly sandwiches), and offers “very efficient and friendly” service to boot. There’s also a sibling in Helmsley (the Easingwold spin-off having closed in summer 2025).

Price*

£30

Food

Good

Service

Very Good

Ambience

Average

5. The Blue Barbakan Polish restaurant in York 34 Fossgate - YO1

2024 Review: An “excellent” Polish restaurant (also drawing on wider European influences) that is “doing well in its enlarged setting” in Fossgate – having swapped its former Walmgate home for the old premises of the Blue Bicycle in 2020 (and having added blue to its name in tribute). Top Tip – “go hungry as the portions (of pierogi, stews, etc.) are huge, hearty and tasty”, and you may then be “too full to try the excellent-looking selection of cakes”.

6. Kino International restaurant in Leeds 34 New Briggate - LS1

2024 Review: Attached to the Grand Theatre of Opera North, this brasserie makes for a “very handy new addition to the Leeds dining scene, especially if you’re going to a show at the Grand”. While it was initially dedicated to extended residencies from small food businesses they appear to have changed tack, with former MasterChef: The Professionals semi-finalist Josh Whitehead appointed head chef in May 2023. Here’s hoping that it doesn’t lose its initial momentum.