Legacy at The Grand, York

Name: Legacy at The Grand, York
Address: Station Rise, York, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom, YO1 6GD
Telephone: 01904 380038
Price range: £41 and over
Rating: 4.8

4.8 (160)

£41 and over

Contemporary British

Station Rise, York, North Yorkshire YO1 6GD

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2 people

Jun 19, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Great for fine wines
Fancy

With a dedication to curating incredible dishes that showcase locality and seasonality, Head Chef Ahmed Abdalla implements modern cooking methods across all courses of the locally grown and sourced tasting menus. When combined with a perfect wine pairing chosen by our expert Sommelier, attentive service, theatre, and an intimate setting, Legacy offers an unforgettable dining experience.

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
£41 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary British
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed–Sun 6:30 pm–8:30 pm
Phone number
01904 380038
Website
https://www.thegrandyork.co.uk/drinking-dining/the-legacy/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Ahmed Abdalla

Location
Station Rise, York, North Yorkshire YO1 6GD
Neighborhood
York
Parking details
None
Public transit
York Railway Station is just a five-minute walk away.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Sandwich£100.00
Parmesan / Roscoff Onion / Pickle
Tart£100.00
Chantenay Carrot / Whitby Crab / Finger Lime
Takoyaki£100.00
Ox Tongue / Aubergine / Taramasalata
Sourdough & Homemade Grissini Piedmont£100.00
Cultured Butter / Black Garlic & Grand Honey Butter
Crapaudine Beetroot£100.00
Mustard Seeds / Horseradish / Yeast
Salt Baked Celeriac£100.00
Spelt / Salt Hen Yolk / Hazelnuts
North Sea Caught Monkfish£100.00
Onion Gashi / Shiitake Mushroom / Nashi Pears
Binchotan Grilled Bass£100.00
Smoked Pike Roe / Fennel / Asparagus
Suckling Pig£100.00
Swede / Pickled Lovage / Poivrade Sauce
Roasted Tanariva Chocolate£100.00
Buckwheat / Almond / Sea Buckthorn
Gariguette Strawberries£100.00
Baked Ricotta / Caramelized Brioche / Pedro Ximenez
Selection of English & French Farmhouse Cheese Trolley£120.00
Fruit Cake / Preserve / Pecans / Honeycomb

Water

Sandwich£115.00
Parmesan / Roscoff Onion / Pickle
Tart£115.00
Chantenay Carrot / Whitby Crab / Finger Lime
Takoyaki£115.00
Ox Tongue / Aubergine / Taramasalata
Sourdough & Homemade Grissini Piedmont£115.00
Cultured Butter / Black Garlic & Grand Honey Butter
Crapaudine Beetroot£115.00
Mustard Seeds / Horseradish / Yeast
North Sea Caught Monkfish£115.00
Onion Gashi / Shiitake Mushroom / Nashi Pears
Berlingots£115.00
Baron Bigod / Dates / Smoked Hay
Salt Baked Celeriac£115.00
Spelt / Salt Hen Yolk / Hazelnuts
Veal Sweetbreads£115.00
Jerusalem Artichoke / Winter Truffles / Vin Jaune
Binchotan Grilled Bass£115.00
Smoked Pike Roe / Fennel / Asparagus
Duo of Duck£115.00
Quince / Morels / Timur Pepper
Forced Rhubarb£115.00
Kefir / Amalfi Lemon
Roasted Tanariva Chocolate£115.00
Buckwheat / Almond / Sea Buckthorn
Gariguette Strawberries£115.00
Baked Ricotta / Caramelized Brioche / Pedro Ximenez
Selection of English & French Farmhouse Cheese Trolley£120.00
Fruit Cake / Preserve / Pecans / Honeycomb

Steel

Sandwich£130.00
Parmesan / Roscoff Onion / Pickle
Tart£130.00
Chantenay Carrot / Whitby Crab / Finger Lime
Takoyaki£130.00
Ox Tongue / Aubergine / Taramasalata
Sourdough & Homemade Grissini Piedmont£130.00
Cultured Butter / Black Garlic & Grand Honey Butter
Crapaudine Beetroot£130.00
Mustard Seeds / Horseradish / Yeast
Orkney Scallop£130.00
Salted Seaweed / Winter Caviar / White Kombu
North Sea Monkfish Tail£130.00
Onion Gashi / Shiitake Mushroom / Nashi Pears
Salt Baked Celeriac£130.00
Spelt / Salt Hen Yolk / Hazelnuts
Veal Sweetbreads£130.00
Jerusalem Artichoke / Winter Truffles / Vin Jaune
Duo of Duck£130.00
Quince / Morels / Timur Pepper
Binchotan Grilled Bass£130.00
Smoked Pike Roe / Fennel / Asparagus
Forced Rhubarb£130.00
Kefir / Amalfi Lemon
Roasted Tanariva Chocolate£130.00
Buckwheat / Almond / Sea Buckthorn
Gariguette Strawberries£130.00
Baked Ricotta / Caramelized Brioche / Pedro Ximenez
Selection of English & French Farmhouse Cheese Trolley£120.00
Fruit Cake / Preserve / Pecans / Honeycomb
Berlingots£130.00
Baron Bigod / Dates / Smoked Hay

Wine Flights

Classical£45.00
Classical£60.00
Classical£60.00
Prestige£75.00
Prestige£90.00
Prestige£90.00

What 160 people are saying

Legacy at The Grand, York reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.9Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Yorkshire
Great for fine wines
Yorkshire
Romantic
Yorkshire
Good for special occasions
North Yorkshire
Best Overall
North Yorkshire
Best Service
North Yorkshire
Best Ambiance
North Yorkshire
Innovative
North Yorkshire
Great for fine wines
North Yorkshire
Romantic
North Yorkshire
Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Legacy at The Grand in York offers an "amazing experience" with "excellent food" and "exceptional service." Diners rave about the "inventive" menus, "knowledgeable" sommelier, and "beautiful setting." The tasting menus are noted for their "flexibility" and "structure," making it "worth the expense" for special occasions.

160 Reviews

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Martyn
Yorkshire6 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another fantastic tasting menu experience at the superlative @legacyyork restaurant. From the moment you step inside you know you're going to have a fantastic time. The front of house staff Sam, Ciara, Charlie and Hannah were friendly, knowledgeable and attentive to a T seamlessly guiding us through each delicious course 👌 Sam made excellent wine choices for us 🍷 which perfectly complimented the food and boy the food really was the star of the show each course being a taste sensation and beautifully presented. Congratulations to chefs Ahmed and David 🧑‍🍳 for your excellent cooking. It was lovely too to see Ahmed come out to serve the snacks which were absolutely incredible taste bombs 👏👏👏 This was our third or fourth visit to Legacy and it just gets better and better and for our money is more than worthy of Michelin * status which surely will come 🤞 Thank you everyone ❤️
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Tim
London1 review
5.0
Dined on June 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
From the moment of entry to the (rather grand and lovely) building, we were greeted with smiles and a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. I honestly cannot fault the staff, the right balance of professional and friendly. We went for the Water tasting menu and, probably my only not positive comment is that the theme was not in any way coherent to me and that if you are going to bill it as a Viking Era menu then there should be more viking! Maybe there was in the inspiration but that didn't come across to me as a patron. The food ranged from good to outstanding. The incredible work and effort into some of the smaller, bite sized pieces is truly phenomenal and as someone who tries to do a taster menu wherever I visit, this is definitely one of the best and best value ones I have had.
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Anthony
Manchester/Greater Manchester2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing experience from the greeting at the door to the greetings at the Legacy Restaurant , the staff were amazing very professional and also very friendly. The ambience of the restaurant was perfect , the food to die for , one of the best experiences we’ve had . We will be back for sure
Legacy at The Grand, YorkResponded on May 30, 2025
Good Morning Anthony, Thank you for your fantastic review! We are truly grateful for your kind words and delighted to hear that every aspect of your visit, from the warm welcome to the final course, made such a lasting impression. It means the world to us that you found the ambience, service, and food all exceptional. Our team takes great pride in creating memorable experiences, and it is incredibly rewarding to know we succeeded during your visit. We look forward to welcoming you back to Legacy very soon! Warm regards, The Legacy Team
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Stephen
Aberdeen/Aberdeenshire1 review
5.0
Dined on May 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Booked and had an awesome experience was all that was required will be back for birthday
Legacy at The Grand, YorkResponded on May 30, 2025
Dear Stephen, Thank you so much for your lovely review! We are thrilled to hear that your experience with us was everything you hoped for and more. It is wonderful to know that your evening was memorable, and we are especially touched by your kind private note to the team. We are already looking forward to welcoming you back for your birthday celebration - it will be our pleasure to help make it just as special. Kind regards, Kate Cameron F&B Administrator
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Ian
London2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A excellent meal, fantasic food and service - Sam and Charlie in particular were amazing. The menu was delicious and the wine pairings were spot on. It is expensive yes, however very much worth it.
Legacy at The Grand, YorkResponded on May 30, 2025
Dear Ian, Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your meal and found the food, service, and ambience all to be exceptional. It is especially wonderful to hear that Sam and Charlie made such a positive impression - your compliments will certainly be passed along to them. We are also pleased that the wine pairings complemented your meal perfectly, and that you felt the experience was well worth the investment. At Legacy, we strive to make every visit feel special, and feedback like yours truly means a lot to our entire team. We hope to welcome you back soon for another memorable evening. Warm regards, The Legacy Team
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Mark
New York City13 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food. Excellent service. And I highly recommend getting the wine pairing as well. Derek was particularly helpful with the wines. They also made me a mean martini. I will definitely be back next time I’m visiting York some of the best food I’ve had in a very long time.
Legacy at The Grand, YorkResponded on May 8, 2025
Dear Mark, Thank you so much for your wonderful review and for taking the time to share your recent experience with us. We are absolutely delighted to hear that you enjoyed every aspect of your evening—from the food and service to the wine pairings and cocktails. It is especially great to hear that Derek made such a positive impression; we will be sure to pass along your kind words to him. Our team takes great pride in crafting memorable experiences, and knowing we succeeded truly means a lot. We look forward to welcoming you back the next time you're in York—it would be our pleasure to serve you again! Kindest regards, Kate Cameron F&B Administrator
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Brian
London4 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
An absolutely fabulous meal! The food was prepared by top class chefs and served by knowledgeable and friendly waiters and sommelier in a beautiful setting. The menu was inventive and portions were just right. Not a single thing disappointed. We have stayed at the Grand on a number of occasions, and had been encouraged to try Legacy. This visit coincided with a birthday, so we took the chance and were so glad that we did. There were many highlights - too many to decide on a favourite. A cheese and pickle sandwich like no other I have ever seen. We thought this would be a "once in a lifetime" experience, but may have to reconsider.
Legacy at The Grand, YorkResponded on May 8, 2025
Dear Brian, Thank you for such a glowing and thoughtful review—it truly means the world to us. We are thrilled to hear that your experience at Legacy exceeded expectations, especially for such a special occasion. From the inventive menu to the service and ambiance, it is wonderful to know that everything came together to create a memorable evening. Your mention of the cheese and pickle sandwich brought a smile to our faces—our chefs will be delighted to know it stood out among many highlights! It is always an honour to welcome guests from The Grand, and we are so pleased you chose to celebrate your birthday with us. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon! Kindest regards, Kate Cameron F&B Administrator
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Anna
Warwickshire2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was my second visit to Legacy, and once again, the food and service were exceptional. The option to choose dishes for certain courses adds a personal touch that really enhances the experience. The recent addition of the cheese trolley was a highlight—an excellent selection of cheeses, with the team on hand offering thoughtful and helpful recommendations. I’m already looking forward to my next visit.
Legacy at The Grand, YorkResponded on April 24, 2025
Good Morning Anna, Thank you for your lovely review and for choosing to dine with us again! We are so pleased to hear that your second visit lived up to expectations. It is wonderful to know you enjoyed the flexibility in the menu and that the cheese trolley was a highlight - we are quite proud of it! Your kind words mean a lot to the team, and we cannot wait to welcome you back for your next visit. Warm regards, Kate Cameron F&B Administrator
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Paolo
London5 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 19, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
The food and the menu concept are well studied and executed. The restaurant is in a beautiful room inside of an historic building. Service was good, specially Charlie was present and precise in her explanation and support. you can feel her enthusiasm. the dinner is too long for a 6 course menu + amuse bouche and bread. there was too short waiting between two mains and too long between pre-dessert and dessert (over 20 mins). the dessert didn’t meet my palate, but it is just personal. the premium wine flight is too expensive for 4 glasses and no refill. specially if you add Cloudy Bay sauvignon blanc among the premium selection, which is not right to me. I found the pairing not 100% correct: first two wines where sauvignon (first blended either viognier) and might be better to offer something different. they were a little bit overpowering vs food. the Syrah from Chile was nice but not a good pairing with the sweetbreads, but good with the duo duck. Desert wine was a good pairing but didn’t meet my taste. Price was probably just above the overall experience. might be an experience for £130/150 a person and not £200 (including service, water and other drinks). it is a 7 out of 10.
Legacy at The Grand, YorkResponded on April 24, 2025
Good Morning Paolo, Thank you for your thoughtful feedback. We are glad you enjoyed the menu concept and setting, and we truly appreciate your kind words about Charlie—she will be thrilled to hear them. We have noted your comments on pacing and wine pairings, and we will review these carefully with our team. Guest insights like yours are invaluable as we strive to refine the experience. We hope to welcome you back in the future for an even more seamless evening. Kind regards, Kate Cameron F&B Administrator
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Donna
Derbyshire1 review
5.0
Dined on April 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have been so looking forward to this evening ... it did not disappoint in fact it exceeded our expectations! Everything from the ambiance - staff ( professional yet friendly and knowledgeable) to the outstanding food and wine pairings We cannot recommend this restaurant enough !
Legacy at The Grand, YorkResponded on April 24, 2025
Dear Donna, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are absolutely delighted to hear that your evening with us not only met but exceeded your expectations—that truly means the world to us. From the ambiance to the food and wine pairings, and especially the kind words about our team, we are so pleased to know that every part of your experience made a lasting impression. It is always our goal to create evenings that feel both special and seamless, and we are so glad we could deliver that for you. We sincerely appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back again soon for another unforgettable night. Warmest regards, Kate Cameron F&B Administrator
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Legacy at The Grand, York is rated 4.8 stars by 160 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Jun 19, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

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Station Rise, York, North Yorkshire YO1 6GD

Additional information

Neighborhood
York
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed–Sun 6:30 pm–8:30 pm
Price
£41 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary British
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
None
Public transit
York Railway Station is just a five-minute walk away.
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Ahmed Abdalla
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.thegrandyork.co.uk/drinking-dining/the-legacy/
Phone number
01904 380038

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Stone

Sandwich£100.00

Tart£100.00

Takoyaki£100.00

Sourdough & Homemade Grissini Piedmont£100.00

Crapaudine Beetroot£100.00

Salt Baked Celeriac£100.00

North Sea Caught Monkfish£100.00

Binchotan Grilled Bass£100.00

Suckling Pig£100.00

Roasted Tanariva Chocolate£100.00

Gariguette Strawberries£100.00

Selection of English & French Farmhouse Cheese Trolley£120.00

Water

Sandwich£115.00

Tart£115.00

Takoyaki£115.00

Sourdough & Homemade Grissini Piedmont£115.00

Crapaudine Beetroot£115.00

North Sea Caught Monkfish£115.00

Berlingots£115.00

Salt Baked Celeriac£115.00

Veal Sweetbreads£115.00

Binchotan Grilled Bass£115.00

Duo of Duck£115.00

Forced Rhubarb£115.00

Roasted Tanariva Chocolate£115.00

Gariguette Strawberries£115.00

Selection of English & French Farmhouse Cheese Trolley£120.00

Steel

Sandwich£130.00

Tart£130.00

Takoyaki£130.00

Sourdough & Homemade Grissini Piedmont£130.00

Crapaudine Beetroot£130.00

Orkney Scallop£130.00

North Sea Monkfish Tail£130.00

Salt Baked Celeriac£130.00

Veal Sweetbreads£130.00

Duo of Duck£130.00

Binchotan Grilled Bass£130.00

Forced Rhubarb£130.00

Roasted Tanariva Chocolate£130.00

Gariguette Strawberries£130.00

Selection of English & French Farmhouse Cheese Trolley£120.00

Berlingots£130.00

Wine Flights

Classical£45.00

Classical£60.00

Classical£60.00

Prestige£75.00

Prestige£90.00

Prestige£90.00

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