Arras - York

We had an amazing night at Arras. We are making our way through the Michelin recommended/starred restaurants in York and so far, this is the best. The restaurant has a hidden garden behind it, situated under the city walls and surrounded by old stables, which set the perfect atmosphere. The service was excellent, with a highly knowledgeable staff member who could provide advice on wines and discuss the ingredients in the dishes. He recommended the best options, not necessarily the most expensive. I opted for the vegetarian dishes, which were exquisite (the vegetarian tasting dish requires 24 hours notice). The cheese board is a must for cheese lovers! The owner is incredibly knowledgeable about all the farms, farmers, and nuances of each cheese. He can guide you through each one or let you choose on your own. It was a wonderful night. We spent £100 per person for 3 dishes, canapes, amuse bouche, fresh bread, and half a bottle of wine each.

The dining experience at this restaurant is truly exceptional. While it may be on the pricier side, it is definitely worth the cost. The staff is friendly, welcoming, and knowledgeable, and the food is outstanding.

We booked at Arras for our wedding anniversary whilst visiting York for the weekend. Location wise this restaurant could be described as off the beaten track given it’s just outside the centre. We also found ourselves checking we’d found the right place as we approached because you’d be forgiven for thinking it was a Solicitor’s office or an Estate Agents. However, as you step inside you can see this is a modern restaurant with friendly staff who do all they can to ensure you have a memorable experience. The menu included starter choices of roast scallops, roast pigeon, pot roast artichoke, trout and a truly delicious ‘burger with the lot’. Obviously I went for the bavette burger dish and my wife chose the trout and the combinations of flavour provided a strong hint of what was to come with our main courses. I opted for the pork loin with smoked celeriac and prune ketchup, again a well crafted dish with so much going on. I also got to taste my wife’s lamb rump which was fabulous. There’s also a fairly decent selection of wines and the helpful staff provided some guidance on flavours to complement our food choices. All in all a wonderful fine dining experience which I would recommend for special occasions or if you just feel like splashing out

This place should be fully booked every night! We booked for our 20th wedding anniversary as we were staying in York. We chose to have the Kitchen Menu with flight of wine, which we booked ahead of our visit. From the moment we walked in, we were very well looked after, spoiled even! What we had ordered was 5 courses, but we received canapés, an amuse bouche, a loaf of sourdough bread (essential for mopping up amazing sauces which you don't want to leave), five courses, and a tray of petit fours. Each course was cooked to perfection and full of flavour; we were surprised and delighted by elements which were crafted together into dishes which kept amazing us. Each of these was paired with a delicious range of wines which we would not have chosen ourselves, but which complemented and enhanced each part of the meal. We were introduced to every bottle, with an explanation of their origin, growers, and tasting notes. It's a lovely, comfortable restaurant for a special occasion, and the team is attentive and considerate. We definitely plan to return.

Simply outstanding. Every detail was spot on. Not a single misstep. Try Arras out, you'll not regret it. Innovative British food. Impeccable and friendly service. Innovative menu without being pretentious or just following latest trends.