Arras

Absolutely wonderful evening at Arras. Michelin star quality but without the stuffiness, and with far better and more personable service. We had the kitchen menu and wine flight, and the staff even provided a few extras along the way free of charge. Superb wines on offer, and we couldn’t have felt more comfortable, relaxed, or welcome and thoroughly enjoyed all aspects of the meal in Arras’ very peaceful garden. Could not recommend more highly.

My husband and I came to York for my birthday and I was thrilled finding a special restaurant for this occasion. We booked a table for lunch and had 2 courses each plus my husband had a cheese board and I had a board of miniature desserts. We both had an amazing experience. We score this restaurant as 11 out of 10 in any possible way. Will we be back next time we are in York? Absolutely!

We took our (foodie) six year old and all of us had the tasting menu. It was fabulous - the food was beautifully presented, the wine pairing was magnificent (the six year old did not have that) and the staff were unrivalled in their knowledge. The cheese trolley was amazing. Atmosphere should have been 5 stars but we were there a little early on a Friday (again, blame the 6 year old) - it deserves 5 stars. The food is only marginally marked down from being absolutely great by a couple of very minor points. The beef could have done with 30 seconds less searing (it was tougher than it needed to be, but only marginally). The stone fish cluld have done with 15 seconds more. Some of the flavours when put together were a bit overwhelming. But these are tiny tiny complaints against a wonderful evening, fantastic food, amazing wine, and a brilliant experience.

Loved our lunch at Arras. The food was excellent from start to finish, and the service was outstanding. Everyone was so friendly and welcoming, with big smiles throughout. Really enjoyed it and would love to come back again next time we’re in York.

One of the best dining experiences we’ve had in York! We visited with friends on Friday evening. We were offered seats at the bar but opted to go straight to our table. The seats are really comfortable- a novelty these days, but perhaps that says more about my aging bones! Drinks were quickly sorted and canapés arrived shortly after - 3 each, all lovely! We went for the a la carte option, although the tasting menu sounded great! An amuse bouche of "cheesy chips" was next whilst the boys discussed wines with Johnny….a real enthusiast for his job (who wouldn’t be) but none of the pomp and snobbery that often goes with Sommeliers. If you’re open minded about what you have he’s the guy to encourage you to try something new - and I can only guess that he rarely gets it wrong! Without meaning to underplay the food, I’ll let the pics speak for themselves. Each dish is carefully curated by Adam and his team and they all hit the spot. The cheese trolley is a piece of art and the crackers and accompaniments an absolute delight! I cannot speak highly enough of the whole team. An absolutely fab night that we can’t wait to repeat soon. Amazing job Team Arras ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

One of our top two dining experiences of the last 5 years. Absolutely excellent - incredible food and wonderful service. The staff are knowledgeable on food - and also authentic good people. Loved it.

We had a very enjoyable evening here. Good cocktails, we had the coffee based ones. The food was beautifully cooked and presented with imaginative combinations that worked well. Fine dining options for vegetarians. Friendly and attentive service. Expensive but worth it for a special occasion. Extensive wine list, with plenty of wines by the glass. Save room for the very superior cheese board!