Diners' Choice: Best Ambiance restaurants in Yorkshire

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Updated June 05, 2025

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The Highland Laddie

5.0

5 (28)

£26 to £40

Gastro Pub

Leeds

About the restaurant

A proper pub on the outskirts of the city centre. Oysters shucked and served from the bar alongside, stout, cask ales, beers and wine. They also make an exceptional martini. Food is centered round an old fireplace where local quality produce is cooked over fire. From the team that own The Empire Cafe.

Top review

Alice

Dined on Jun 20, 2025

The food and service are really good. We started with oysters, then moved on to a few small plates. I had Madeleines with langoustine and clams on bread in a bisque. Everything was really well judged and on point. Sometimes bisques are too strong and overpower everything, but it was the just the right amount of kick. The staff are on it without being stuffy. And the cocktail menu looks brilliant. Wasn't drinking that night so didn't try it. Will definitely go back to try the cocktails and other parts of the menu.

The Hawthorn

4.9

4.9 (1609)

£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.

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Paul

Dined 3 days ago

Excellent steak and sauce. Chips very nice and plenty of everything as portions were large. Really enjoyed the meal.

The Eskdale Castleton

4.9

4.9 (213)

£26 to £40

British

Scarborough

About the restaurant

The Eskdale is located in the heart of the majestic North York Moors National Park on the banks of the river Esk, a great northern trout and salmon river. Established in 1865 as The Station Hotel it has been in continues use as a public house since then.

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Paula

Dined on Jun 19, 2025

Fantastic food! Lovely place to relax and staff were lovely

Bavette-Leeds

4.9

4.9 (448)

£41 and over

French

Leeds

About the restaurant

We’re delighted to introduce Bavette. A neighbourhood bistro filled with warm engaging hospitality, with a menu of seasonally led classically driven dishes.

We hope to get that balance of generosity and quality right - that juxtaposition of every day special.

Bavette is a love letter to our favourite places we’ve been to and been lucky enough to be a part of.

Sandy Jarvis and Clément Cousin.

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GarethVIP

Dined 7 days ago

Classic French dishes, cooked so well! The best boulangere potatoes I've ever had. Excellent friendly service and some interesting wines.

Antler Grill and Wine

4.9

4.9 (372)

£26 to £40

Persian

Sheffield

About the restaurant

Antler is a small family run Persian restaurant located in S6, a stone’s throw from Hillsborough Stadium.

Here you can indulge in our signature charcoal grilled kebabs, fragrant saffron-infused rice, and Mediterranean small plates.

Our chef Meysam seamlessly marries the rich flavours of the ancient Silk Road with an exquisite selection of wines.

Enjoy the warmth of our hospitality in our cosy dining area, and on hot days, relax in our beautiful garden.

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Helen

Dined on Jun 20, 2025

We always enjoy visiting Antler, the food is beautiful and staff always friendly and helpful, best mash potato starter! Thank you ☺️

Piccolino - Harrogate

4.8

4.8 (500)

£26 to £40

Italian

Harrogate

About the restaurant

*** 2025 New Opening hours Monday - Thursday from 4 pm and Friday - Sunday from 12 pm ***

Piccolino on Parliament Street in Harrogate has perfected the full Italian experience: balancing quality food and delicious drinks with a laid-back atmosphere and sumptuous surroundings. There’s something special here for everyone; from watching the chefs work their magic in the open kitchen to hosting a work meeting in the beautiful private dining room or enjoying the sunset on the stunning rooftop all-weather terrace.
We visit the regions, meet the producers and are committed to sourcing the best quality ingredients. . At Piccolino, passion for provenance is at the forefront of our menu, which incorporates the best and freshest seasonal produce, Italian cheeses, meat and seafood, all delivering pure classic Italian flavours. We partner with artisan suppliers from all over Italy bringing some of the best Italian ingredients to our restaurant in Harrogate.

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Alex

Dined 4 days ago

Delicious food as always and friendly service, beautiful restaurant and one of our favourites, thank you :)

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Kids Eat For £1 on a Sunday at Piccolino

The Stable Door

4.9

4.9 (60)

£26 to £40

Gastro Pub

High Melton

About the restaurant

Located in The Stables at High Melton. In a luxury Courtyard setting. A brand New Restaurant - Newly renovated and furnished with a luxurious Botanical appearance.

The sister venue of No.16 Coffee House & Bar.

With our team of extremely talented chefs, we offer you an exquisite menu with a range of traditional 'pub grub' classics with a twist, along with our amazing speciality dishes designed and created by our experienced Head Chef.

We offer a seated Sunday Lunch Service which we assure will be one of the best in the area!

All of our food is sourced locally and dishes are created fresh onsite in our brand new kitchen.

Our front of house staff are lead by amazingly experienced managers who are here to give you a great welcome and make sure your experience with us is not one you will forget!

We ask our diners to dress smart-casual.

Booking is advised to avoid disappointment.

Top review

Wayne

Dined 3 days ago

Nice place, great food. Will recommend to friends

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Experience

Afternoon Tea

Bettys Café Tea Rooms - York

4.7

4.7 (915)

£26 to £40

Café

York

About the restaurant

For over 100 years Bettys has been devoted to lifting spirits with life’s little pleasures; handmade cakes, unique freshly baked products, beautiful Café Tea Rooms, rare and exclusive coffees and teas and continental-inspired menus.
There are five Bettys Café Tea Rooms in Yorkshire, each with its own shop where you can walk in and enjoy breakfast, lunch and an afternoon treat.

Bettys is famous for afternoon tea, and if you want to experience the finest we offer, you can book a table for our Belmont Room in York or our Imperial Room in Harrogate. 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.
Join us for evening dining Thursday to Saturday, where we bring together elegant surroundings, a refined food and drinks menu. Also, for that extra dash of after-hours elegance, a pianist performs live classical covers of popular contemporary music.

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Sue

Dined 4 days ago

Afternoon tea with my sisters was a delightful experience with attentive service & lovely food.

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Experience

Evening Dining

Experience

Bettys Afternoon Tea- York

The Old Black Bull

4.9

4.9 (53)

£26 to £40

Gastro Pub

Husthwaite

About the restaurant

A small 500-year-old traditional village pub owned by the Hannah family. A pub of yesteryear, it is a true little gem.

A Free House, situated in the beautiful village of Raskelf, North Yorkshire (just off the A19 north of York). The pub dates back to the 16th century with its structure boasting ships timber brought up the river Ouse from Hull.

The local cask ales are Theakston's Best, Timothy Taylor's Landlord & Hambleton brewery Stud Blonde (gluten free),

The Sunday roasts are to die for with produce locally soured, some direct by the farmers that frequent the pub.

Our beautiful seasonal changing menu includes, local steak selection, homemade pub classics, and dishes such as pork belly, Gressingham duck fillet, local lamb shank, BBQ beef short rib, lemon sole, Scottish rope grown mussels, Cornish king scallops, dressed crab salad to name a few. All prepared fresh and cooked by our amazing head chef Steve Wanless and sous chef Rachel Johnson.

Booking is essential.

Top review

Adam

Dined 3 days ago

Another great experience. Super food and super staff.

Bettys Café Tea Rooms - Harrogate

4.7

4.7 (640)

£41 and over

Café

Harrogate

About the restaurant

For over 100 years Bettys has been devoted to lifting spirits with life’s little pleasures; handmade cakes, unique freshly baked products, beautiful Café Tea Rooms, rare and exclusive coffees and teas and continental-inspired menus.

There are five Bettys Café Tea Rooms in Yorkshire, each with its own shop where you can walk in and enjoy breakfast, lunch and an afternoon treat.

Bettys is famous for afternoon tea, and if you want to experience the finest we offer, you can book a table for our Belmont Room in York or our Imperial Room in Harrogate. 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.
Join us for evening dining Thursday to Saturday, where we bring together elegant surroundings, a refined food and drinks menu. Also, for that extra dash of after-hours elegance, a pianist performs live classical covers of popular contemporary music.

Top review

Mark

Dined 2 days ago

Having pre booked for afternoon tea, we skipped the crowds straight to our reserved table, the atmosphere was brilliant, with the piano playing in the background, everyone was loving it, the food and service was excellent, you can order more sandwiches if required , within the initial price, they even accommodated with boxing up anything left we wanted to take home, will definitely be visiting again!

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Experience

Bettys Afternoon Tea - Harrogate

Experience

Evening Dining

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