Cafe No.8 Bistro

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  Elliot H

  ·1 month ago

  “Fantastic Sunday lunch, such a tasty roast dinner cannot recommend enough. Dog friendly as well if you have a small well behaved pooch. Super friendly staff and very affordable good quality wine list. Well worth a visit when visiting York.”

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  Henricus Van Tongeren

  ·1 month ago

  “Having missed our opportunity for a Saturday evening meal thru not booking the chance of a lunch was too good to miss. And so glad we didn't miss the restaurant. Service would have to be exemplary, attentive Maitre De and wait staff. Then to crown the experience we ordered both lamb and beef roast. What a surprise for the taste buds. Root vege, yorkshire pudding, greens and meat to die for. Possibly the best meal in UK to date. The place might be small, and bookings essential but it is so worth it! As visitors from New Zealand the experience was amazing.”

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  Elizabeth Chiang

  ·2 months ago

  “We had a lovely dinner for two. Recommend booking in advance since it's a small restaurant. Every dish was flavorful and delicious. Definitely recommend the tuna appetizer.”

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  Jenny Morgan

  ·3 months ago

  “This was one of our favorite meals from our two week time in the UK. The food was absolutely delicious and the plating was beautiful. The atmosphere was lovely and the service was also wonderful - warm and attentive. Definitely a highlight of our trip!”

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  Robert Parsons

  ·7 months ago

  “Over the past couple of years we have visited No8 a handful of times and we have never had a bad meal. The food, presentation and service are all superb. We have been let down by other restaurants either at Christmas, NY, Valentine's etc, however, we visited for Valentines and service and quality was perfect as always.”

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  C. Finch

  ·8 months ago

  “We had a delightful, delicious birthday dinner at cafe 8. Our meal included the spiced pigeon breast with poppadom crust, seared fresh mackerel, spiced cauliflower and paneer cheese filo parcel with pistachio crumb and spiced sweet potato and blackberry posset with elderflower mascarpone, meringue and almonds. Everything was seasoned and cooked to perfection. The service was excellent too. I t will be part of any visit to York.”

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  Josephine W

  ·10 months ago

  “A charming spot at Gillygate, Café No.8 Bistro is perfect for a cosy meal. The atmosphere was relaxed and welcoming, and service was warm and attentive. I remembered how enjoyable the dining experience was; everything, from the plating to the flavours, was handled with care and creativity. It’s the kind of place that delivers quality and value without fuss!”

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  Sun P

  ·1 year ago

  “Food was fantastic. Good attention to detail to flavours and presentation, very tasty vegetarian options too. Came quickly. Customer service was also very good - all staff were friendly and attentive. General atmosphere could use some work - it seems very understated but maybe that's the appeal. I think some extra colours and photographable features may help bring attention to the place. Overall enjoyed the experience and would come again.”

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  Matthew Watkins

  ·1 year ago

  “We both had a lovely meal to celebrate our anniversary. A "proper restaurant" that strikes exactly the right balance of doing excellent food, without feeling too formal. They also have vegetarian and gluten-free options which is good on a small menu. Excellent wine, starters, mains and desserts.”

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  gwendelene foo

  ·2 years ago

  “I visited Cafe No 8 before Covid and really loved the food. They shorten their operation hours after Covid and we finally made it for Sunday lunch today. We had a starter, mains and dessert. The food was just as good as I remembered. Service was good too. This place just celebrated their 20 years' anniversary in York which tells you that they got to be good to last that long given the ultra competitive food scene here. The food was of top quality, refined and cooked with care. We had beef and pork tenderloin and they were so tender. The potatoes were roasted perfectly. And we had a selection of vegetables (Broccolini, Parsnip, Carrots, Spring Onions etc) not over cooked like many places. And I was so glad to try the Dark Belgian Chocolate Truffle with Black Sesame Ice Cream. I love black sesame ice cream but is a rarity to find them in York. I wish I could buy a tub of their black sesame ice cream and bring it home. If you are looking for a place with a relaxed atmosphere, serving non-pretentious and delicious food, I recommend Cafe No 8 Bistro.”

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