Ambiente Tapas Fossgate

Wonderfully friendly team doing wonderfully polish food. We needed exactly everything they gave us from the delicious fresh, warm and filling food on a cold day to a bit of banter. It felt like we’d been going everyday for a year. Plenty of seating and make sure you try the delicious home made bread.

AMAZING! Best tapas I have had since Barcelona nearly 20 years ago. Also service is the best! Poppy was so friendly and welcoming. Really amazing service, she is a credit to the restaurant. We had only just got to York and she was so knowledgeable and helpful. I wish York was nearer as I loved it so much!

Service was great from all the staff from greeter to server. The food wasn't as good I'm afraid, I ordered calamari which was over done and rubbery. The wife ordered 2 vegan options which lacked any real hint of flavours. The cocktails were nice, overall a little disappointed as some reviews raved about it, maybe the just an off day for the chef?

A great restaurant - plenty of space with a great buzz upstairs and downstairs. The service was quick & attentive. There was a great selection of tapas including vegan options of traditional dishes including albondigas. All of the dishes are fresh, hot and very tasty. The portions are generous. We had a great dinner and look forward to returning soon.

Everything about this tapas place is excellent. We ordered 4 dishes each and could barely finish so portions are generous. All our dishes were really good but the green beans, the shepherd's pie and the chorizo were our favourites. The wine was really lovely too. Staff were excellent - attentive and friendly. Highly recommend.

Visited here a several times over our last few visits to York. Whether they're very busy or quiet, the service was excellent, not only efficient but engaged. The regular menu is great but they're plant-based choices are superb. Very impressed and shall return.

Food was nice and tasty, the prawns could have been better, they tasted a bit of frozen prawns. The pata negra was nice, and so was the melted cheese. The waitress who served us was really polite. Overall an ok experience, wouldn’t brag about it but would also go back to try more things. A bit pricey.

Wine was superb, tapas was varied and all authentic! Staff attentive and friendly, impeccably clean establishment. Only critique was the pudding dessert was cold, quickly rectified by the staff and knocked off the bill. Impressed. Will return!