Legacy at The Grand, York

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

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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.
   

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   Legacy at The Grand, YorkResponded today

   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 today

   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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   Alex

   Manchester1 review

   5.0

   Dined on April 12, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Fantastic tasting course menu with excellent service to match. Staff couldn't have been more helpful and tweaked the menu for my wife as she was pregnant so she was till able to enjoy the full experience. Looking forward to the next menu change!
   

   Legacy at The Grand, YorkResponded on April 24, 2025

   Dear Alex, Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your recent experience at Legacy. We are thrilled to hear that you and your wife enjoyed the tasting course menu and that our team was able to accommodate her needs so she could fully enjoy the evening. Creating memorable and inclusive experiences for all our guests is something we take great pride in. We are especially grateful for your appreciation of our service and ambience—our team works hard to ensure every detail is just right, and it is wonderful to know it made a difference in your visit. We are already looking forward to welcoming you back for the next menu change! Warm regards, Kate Cameron F&B Administrator
   

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   Louise

   Las Vegas2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 5, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I was looking forward to my birthday meal at Legacy and it didn't disappoint, the meal was perfect from start to finish. The staff were attentive without being overbearing, the sommelier was very knowledgeable . We opted for the eight course tasting menu with wine and every course was fantastic. We also opted for the monkfish course from the Great British Menu , a great experience having watched the programme. Ahmed also came out to talk to us at the end of the meal, which was a nice touch . Would highly recommend.
   

   Legacy at The Grand, YorkResponded on April 23, 2025

   Dear Louise, Thank you so much for your wonderful review, and belated happy birthday from all of us at Legacy! We are absolutely delighted to hear that your special evening lived up to expectations. It is great to know the eight-course tasting menu — along with the wine pairing and the special monkfish course — made such a memorable impression. We are especially glad you enjoyed the warm, attentive service and appreciated the chance to meet Ahmed — he will be thrilled to hear your kind words. Thank you for the high recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back again soon! Kindest regards, Kate Cameron F&B Administrator
   

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   Wayne VIP

   San Francisco1 review

   5.0

   Dined on March 28, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Lovely experience. The 5 course tasting menu was full of surprises and absolutely delicious. Ambience was great and the service was faultless.
   

   Legacy at The Grand, YorkResponded on April 23, 2025

   Good Afternoon Wayne, Thank you for your kind words! We are thrilled to hear you had such a lovely experience with us. It is fantastic to know that the 5-course tasting menu delighted you with its surprises and flavours, and that the ambience and service met your expectations. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and look forward to welcoming you back soon for another memorable evening. Warm regards, Kate Cameron F&B Administrator
   

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   Jane

   Buckinghamshire15 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 23, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We really enjoyed our tasting menu at Legacy - the ambience was lovely and the staff were excellent, making us feel very welcome and explaining the different menus and wines. We had the ‘stone’ menu with the related wine pairing, and each item was delicious and filling. It was, unsurprisingly, very expensive so a very special event and not something we could do very often.
   

   Legacy at The Grand, YorkResponded on April 23, 2025

   Dear Jane, Thank you for your lovely review. We are so pleased to hear that you had such an enjoyable evening with us at Legacy! It is wonderful to know you felt warmly welcomed and well guided through the ‘Stone’ menu and wine pairing — we are glad each dish left a lasting impression. We completely understand that a tasting menu experience is a special occasion, and we are honoured you chose to spend it with us. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back for another memorable celebration in the future. Warmest regards, Kate Cameron F&B Administrator
   

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    Andy

    Gloucestershire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5

    Not really convinced that the “stone, water, steel” have any valid thematic meaning as (only slightly) different tasting menus but the food is excellent. Over-explaining food and wine seems a trend at the moment so I can’t downmark for that, particularly when done well and with knowledge, enthusiasm and humour. Some genuinely terrific dishes here - scallop; the rhubarb, apparently only me. And the unexpected petit fours: negroni jelly!
    

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    Legacy at The Grand, YorkResponded on April 23, 2025

    Good Afternoon Andy, Thank you for sharing such thoughtful feedback. We are delighted to hear you enjoyed the evening, especially the standout dishes and the little surprises like the negroni jelly! We appreciate your reflections on the tasting menu themes and the service style — thoughtful, honest input like yours helps us continue refining the experience. We hope to welcome you back again soon for another memorable evening. Warm regards, Kate Cameron F&B Administrator
    

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