Roots York

Every dish arrives like a small masterpiece—beautifully plated, perfectly balanced, and bursting with thoughtful flavor. The service is attentive yet relaxed, making you feel genuinely cared for.

Absolutely faultless. The food and service was out of this world. Deeply knowledgeable staff went above and beyond to make our visit utterly unforgettable. Delicious food grown with care and cooked to perfection. Ingenious creativity to delight the palate.

I had the pleasure of dining at Roots in York and the entire experience was nothing short of extraordinary. From start to finish, this tasting menu felt like a masterclass in culinary chess. Every ingredient and pairing was carefully thought out and connected across the courses. • Highlights: • The Oldstead Charcuterie with Aged Beef Toast was incredibly flavorful. • Mackerel with Sungold and Elderflower was one of the most unique dishes I’ve ever had, already great on their own, but together they created the perfect bite. • The Sourdough and Butter may sound simple, but with honey in the butter and the perfect crust, it became an unforgettable moment. • The Scallop with Celeriac and Spruce was a standout, perfectly cooked with unreal honey notes. Well worth the supplement. • Desserts were equally impressive, especially the Strawberry, Rhubarb, and Sweet Cicely which was smooth, complex, and left me craving more, followed by the Elderflower Tart with crème fraîche, truly the perfect closer. • Service & Atmosphere: The staff were amazing, accommodating even though we arrived late and needed to leave early. They made us feel completely at ease and kept the pacing of courses thoughtful. • Drinks: I chose the Experimental & Adventurous pairing, and it matched brilliantly with the menu. The dessert wine was especially memorable. The only slight note was that the gap between the Cod and Pork courses was a touch longer than expected. But overall, from 6:20 to 9:20, the evening flowed beautifully. Roots truly delivers a complete dining experience. If you’re in York, this is a must-visit restaurant. 5/5 stars — highly recommended.

We had a wonderful time at Roots where we were lucky enough to enjoy their “Sunday Feast”. The servers were attentive and welcoming, the space is warm, cozy and relaxed, and the food was absolutely delicious and beautifully presented. For a Michelin Star restaurant, the whole menu and experience was very approachable and unpretentious, but still very much elevated, as you would expect. Before we finished our meal we had already decided we would go back, and we can’t wait to do so.

We ate here for my 50th, it was the Great British Menu dinner. WHAT AN EXPERIENCE!!! from start to finish we were treated like friends, This was the best Yorkshire food served in the best environment. I'll Def be back for their normal menu, thank you Tommy / Will / Callum and the whole team at Roots for such a special night

One of the overall best meals I've had for a while. Everything was incredibly fresh and light. Service was lovely and friendly without being overbearing in any way. If you w joy any of Tommy Banks restaurants, this is well worth visiting. A lovely restaurant that we will most definitely return to

We booked the Sunday Feast on a weekend visit to York and I’m so glad we did. The food was excellent from start to finish. I had let them know in advance that I was pregnant and may have to avoid a few things, I arrived to find my own menu printed with substitutions for the starters and to my delight they were just as delicious as the regular options. The roast pork main was faultless in every way and each side dish was so good you didn’t know where to go next. Portions were generous but not overwhelming. The setting is beautiful and relaxed. If only we had this place in London, we’d be there every Sunday!

Not our first visit to a Michelin restaurant but one of the best. The food was outstanding, the wine pairing was fabulous and the service was excellent all evening. From start to finish we were in the restaurant for 3 hours and it seemed liked 1. If you have never been you have to go.