Best Sunday Lunch Restaurants in York

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ItalianSeafoodFrenchBritishPizzeriaBurgers

Regions

North Yorkshire

Neighborhoods

HarrogateYork

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1. Lucia - York

4.5

Awesome(803)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Harrogate

Booked 64 times today

Lucia York is an all-day restaurant and cocktail bar serving a modern Italian menu feat. homemade pasta, gelato, pizza, pesce & carne dishes seven days a week. Located in the heart of York minutes away from York Minster and The Shambles, this stylish restaurant boasts elegant interiors and an attractive heated outdoor courtyard.Lucia's patisserie is open from 9am every day. The main restaurant opens from 12pm.

A photo of The Cut & Craft York restaurant

2. The Cut & Craft York

4.6

Exceptional(798)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• British • York

Booked 65 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.

3. The Star Inn The City

4.5

Awesome(7067)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary British • York

Booked 48 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.

A photo of The Fat Badger York restaurant

4. The Fat Badger York

4.6

Exceptional(1423)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• British • York

Booked 16 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)

5. Guy Fawkes Inn

4.4

Awesome(2163)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• British • York

Booked 9 times today

Dine by candlelight in our restaurant, featuring gas lamps, roaring fires and timber floors. Serving simple, traditional British food skilfully prepared from fresh, quality, locally sourced ingredients, our restaurant is the perfect place to withdraw from the world and relax.

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6. York Minster Refectory

4.5

Awesome(641)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• British • York

Booked 10 times today

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

7. Forest

4.6

Exceptional(233)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• British • York

Booked 12 times today

A warm, cosy, relaxed, and rustic restaurant, and THE place to come at any time of the day for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or even just a quick drink and a snack. Please note due to our size we are very limited on space for pushchairs and highchairs.

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8. Côte Brasserie - York

4.4

Awesome(120)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• French • York

Booked 16 times today

Cote is inspired by the brasseries of Paris, serving authentic French dishes all day in our classically designed restaurants. We are committed to producing authentic French classics, freshly cooked to order, from the highest quality sourced ingredients.

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9. Plonkers Bar & Bistro

4.6

Exceptional(365)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• British • York

Booked 2 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. Royal Oak - 18 Goodramgate

4.4

Awesome(534)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Pub • York

Booked 7 times today

Soak up our friendly service and homely charm when nestled in the heart of the York. Here at The Royal Oak, we are the perfect retreat to sit back, relax and indulge in our delicious food with your favourite drink in hand. Our traditional pub classics are expertly crafted from our seasonal menus and the bar is crammed with local ales and tipples to tempt any taste buds. Using the most seasonal ingredients and decadent flavours, there's a dish for every desire.

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D
Derek
London •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Great service and ambience in this restaurant and the steaks were fantastic and very flavourful.
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The Cut & Craft YorkPrice: Expensive• British• York
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4.6
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Nicola
London •12 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Lovely meal in a great setting. Staff were very friendly and helpful.
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The Fat Badger YorkPrice: Moderate• British• York
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4.6
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Christine
Perthshire/Stirlingshire •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Excellent food and service as always. Prices are on the High side particularly starters. However we will return
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The Star Inn The CityPrice: Expensive• Contemporary British• York
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4.5
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Andrew
Cheshire •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Lovely restaurant, nice ambience and lovely surroundings. Food service and quality excellent and staff very pleasant and helpful.
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Lucia - YorkPrice: Expensive• Italian• Harrogate
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4.5

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