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St Maurice's Road, York, YO31 7JA, Tel: 01904 638086

A delightful restaurant at the heart of York offering an imaginative choice of menu at affordable prices.

21-25 George Hudson Street, York, YO1 6JL, Tel: 01904 733668, Email, www.redchillirestaurant.co.uk

Red Chilli is a restaurant with a mission- to enhance your experience in Chinese food, looking after your pocket, stomach and soul. We specialise in the finest Beijing and Sichuan dishes. Red Chilli is set in a class of it's own.

Speciality: Chinese-Beijing and Sichuan dishes

75 Low Petergate, York, YO1 7HY, Tel: 01904 672999, Email, www.strada.co.uk

Strada is a contemporary styled Italian restaurant serving a selection of fresh pasta and risotto, grilled meat and fish dishes and traditional pizza.

Speciality: Traditional hand stretched pizza's

A1 Great North Road, Peckfield, LS25 5LQ, Tel: 01977 681800

Award winning Watermill restaurant in a modern 3 star hotel and conference centre.

1 Little Stonegate, York, YO1 8AX, Tel: 01904 620222, Email, www.kennedysbaryork.co.uk

A contemporary stylish bar and restaurant attracting a cool eclectic mix of clientele. Fantastic food, wine and continental beers served over 3 floors and our rooftop sun terrace.

1 Bridge Street, York, YO1 6DD, Tel: 01904 461000

The Living Room is a cool airy piano bar & restaurant that aims to provide quality without exclusivity and high levels of service without high prices.

29 Swinegate, York, YO1 8AZ, Tel: 01904 610075/6

Former Pentecostal church, stylishly and sympathetically transformed into a sumptuous bar and restaurant.

3 Clifton Green, York, YO30 6LH, Tel: 01904 643711

Restaurant serving contemporary fine dining open every night 6:30pm to 9:30pm

Malton Road (A64), York, YO32 9TW, Tel: 01904 468611, Email, www.thetanglewood.co.uk

York's only gastro pub with a theatrical twist. Conveniently located on the A64, family run The Tanglewood has something for everyone, with its menu of Modern English Classic dishes using the freshest local produce.

Speciality: The Tanglewood prides itself on its daily specials- which includes Tanglewood Fish & Potato Pie and homemade Pie of the day- and it's 'grown up' kids menu that includes mini burgers and a local cheese board.

2-4 High Petergate, York, YO1 7EH, Tel: 01904 654112

The Lamb and Lion boasts AA Rosette winning food, 4 star rooms, an award winning beer garden with beautiful views of York Minster, hand pulled local ale and snugs to sit in all day & speciality nights to keep you entertained.

Fishergate, York, YO10 4FD, Tel: 01904 611660, Email, www.novotel.com

NOVOTEL York is situated on the naks of the River Foss in the City centre. With 124 ensuite bedrooms, bar, restaurant, conference facilities.

Speciality: French food

21 High Petergate, York, YO1 7EN, Tel: 01904 610478

Delightful food and atmosphere.

Lendal Cellars, 26 Lendal, York, YO1 8AA, Tel: 01904 238979, www.jamieoliver.com/italian/york

The Jamie's Italian menu is driven by what you'd find ordinary people eating over in Italy. Rustic, simple dishes, the best ingredients we could find both locally and in Italy

126 Micklegate, York, YO1 6JX, Tel: 01904 635162

Situated in historic Micklegate close to the Bar, The Old Siam's friendly staff provide a warm Thai welcome. This is a very popular traditional restaurant specialising in delicious high quality authentic Thai cuisine.

Station Rise, York, YO1 6HT, Tel: 01904 380067, www.cedarcourtgrand.co.uk

Much of the pleasure of dining comes from the environment where the food is served, The Grill Room is a perfect illustration of this.

12 Coppergate, York, YO1 9NR, Tel: 01904 673097

Established in 1782 the Three Tuns is a tourist destination in its own right. A place to stop for lunch, an evening meal, a coffee or simply to enjoy a pint of award winning traditional cask ale or homemade mulled cider.

18 Bridge Street, York, YO1 6DA, Tel: 01904 521155

Piccolino, a vibrant restaurant and bar with chic yet informal surroundings, brings a true taste of Italy to York.

Church Cottage, Escrick, York, YO19 6EX, Tel: 01904 728462, Email, www.sangthai.co.uk

Warm and friendly staff provide a typically Thai welcome to visitors at this popular restaurant. Fine, authentic Thai food is served in the truly beautiful surroundings of a picturesque country cottage set in two acres of landscaped gardens

Speciality: Real Thai food prepared by Thai Chefs with no western influences! Extensive menu served in a non-smoking environment.