Things to do in Yorkshire

Yorkshire Restaurants and Cafes

The choice of outstanding restaurants in Yorkshire is vast and is limited only by taste, ambience and location. There are Michelin starred restaurants for a truly memorable and sumptuous meal, and there are diners and cafes which lend themselves to a quick bite on more of a budget. The range of world cuisines is comfortably covered in Yorkshire with cosy French bistros, traditional British gastropubs and flamboyant Italian Trattorias all within close proximity to each other.

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With its outstanding rural landscapes, Yorkshire is a county where fresh local ingredients really are on the doorstep. Many of the county’s restaurants serve only regional produce, much of it organic, catering also for vegetarians, as well as vegans. The number of food festivals in the county reflects its desires to be at the forefront of British cuisine.

The county can cater for every taste, whether you choose an authentic Indian or Chinese menu, or any other Asian cuisine including Thai or Vietnamese. Yorkshire's cities have a diverse feel to them and your choice of restaurant may be dependent upon location. Sheffield and Leeds have large student populations combined with areas of affluence, and the city’s restaurants reflect this.

It is not only dinner that is a gastronomic experience in this county, many restaurants and café bars open early to serve a truly memorable Yorkshire breakfast. Whether you are choosing somewhere to hold a business breakfast meeting, or a visitor who wants to hit the sights early, it is the perfect way to begin the day. Similarly, there are an abundance of places to choose for a three course lunch or a quick bite whilst visiting the city’s shops and visitor attractions.

Our list features some of Yorkshire's finest restaurants and will give you plenty of food for thought in choosing where to dine.