Michael Hsu
Perfect Sunday roast – the beef was beautifully pink and tender, sitting in a rich, flavourful gravy, and the giant Yorkshire pudding was crisp on the outside and soft inside. Simple plating, but every element was done with real care and the portion was just right. Will definitely be coming back for this roast.
… moreCPM BRS
Probably the best Sunday lunch I’ve ever had in Bristol – and there are a lot of other venues to choose from. Everything was seasoned perfectly, generous portion sizes, incredibly attentive team – I’m not sure what’s not to like.
… moreAdrienne Mason
This is an outstanding restaurant. We had a perfect pre-Christmas lunch. A varied menu with a carefully balanced, beautifully cooked choice of dishes. The onglet steak was deliciously tender and full of flavour. The Roquefort sauce and shredded cabbage base complemented roast duck breast perfectly, and both the sweetbread and the tuna starters were both unusual and generous. Exceptionally for us, we had a dessert – a delicately, very creamy flavoured rice pudding. The restaurant was busy but the service was excellent and the bottle of Primitivo recommended by staff was very good and equally good value for money. We thought the bill was surprisingly moderate given the imagination and quality of the cuisine. We’ll be back!
… moreErin Woods
A perfect evening at 1 York Place. Me and my partner went last night to celebrate our 7 year anniversary and I’m extremely glad we chose to come here. Chris was our waiter and he was absolutely lovely, every dish was delicious and cooked perfectly and the wine was lovely too. Highly recommend. Whipped cod’s roe, onglet and hake were the highlights but everything was beautiful 🙂
… morePaul Southgate
Bristol, it seems, is getting good for food again. I know, I know – the foodie influencers of the world will tell you it’s been great for the past 20 years, but let’s be honest, it dropped off around the same time as the pandemic, which is hardly surprising. Even before that, places were nice but never really managed to pull off the full package: food, service, decor, and that elusive ‘special something’ all in one go.
But here’s the thing – in the past week, I’ve eaten in three of Bristol’s best, and I’ll say it straight: none of them missed a step. Including today’s lunch at 1 York Place.
To start with, it feels authentic. A neighbourhood restaurant with a bit of swagger but also a reassuring, relaxed air. Not the sort of place where the waiters scowl at you for existing, nor one where they bounce over with a “Hey guys!” and a clipboard. Just a solid, well-run room with people who know what they’re doing.
Service? Friendly, efficient, properly trained. And the food? Bang on. We opted for the £35 three-course lunch menu, which, in this economy, is practically charity. Ox cheek croquetas to start, hake with vermouth butter for mains, and a blood orange set cream to finish.
The croquetas were textbook: rich, crisp, deeply beefy. The hake was moist, bathed in a silken butter sauce that actually tasted of something rather than just greased the plate. And the blood orange set cream? A perfect balance of sharp, sweet, and smooth – the sort of thing you think you’ll just have a spoonful of before realising you’ve scraped the bowl clean and are now eyeing up your companion’s.
Frankly, I’d go back for any of those courses alone. The fact that all three landed so effortlessly in one meal is rare enough to be worth shouting about. Bristol, you might just be back in business.
… morewillthomas112
I’m really sorry to say this was really poor. So we booked at 7pm and were sat by the door despite it being January and it only filled up at 8pm. The waiter I cannot fault and the Negroni was nice. The portions are small and the price is really high. Whilst the food tasted nice it’s not special. We went to Tesco after to buy some cheese and biscuits. The bill was around £170 for two people which is a small fortune and totally out of kilter for the meal we had. I’m really sorry but I can only say avoid as there are other much better places in Clifton. Sell!
… moreHoney Colak-Antic
LOVELY! We had a great lunch – scallops, fried oysters, curried lobster buns, mussels, fried monkfish, the works. Thanks to Alfie for taking care of us and recommending a gorgeous clean white wine. Will be returning. x
… moreIan Turner
Ordered the Potato Beignet as bar snack. Looks like too much Parmigiano but it isn’t. Fried Lamb Sweet breads. Pigeon Breasts and roast rosemary potatoes with a Kale, pine nuts and yoghurt side. The Marmalade Steamed sponge pudding. All excellent food with friendly service. Only two problems with the restaurant. One can be resolved by driving there but if you do end up walking up Constitution hill, not to be attempted in icy conditions, the food is well worth it. The other is a plus rather than a negative and can be resolved by adding a random number app to your phone or sticking to struggling to decide which of the starters you want as I could have picked the Roast scallops, white onion soup or Lobster Ravioli , all of which sounded delicious, before finally settling on the Fried Lamb sweet breads as I like offal. Mains was easier as I was debating between the pork belly or pigeon. The next table had pigeon delivered while I was choosing and you get a lot of pigeon plus I like game.
… moreIsaac Ratcliffe
1 York Place delivers an excellent dining experience — the food is outstanding, beautifully executed, and clearly crafted with real skill and attention to detail. Every dish feels considered and refined, making it one of those places where you genuinely look forward to each course.
The atmosphere is lively and welcoming, but the setting itself could use a little more warmth. The bright lighting and clean, modern design make it feel slightly sterile at times — a touch of softer, low-lit ambience would really elevate the experience and match the quality of the food.
Overall, though, it’s a brilliant spot for a well-cooked, confident meal. A few tweaks to the setting and it could easily be one of the city’s best.
… moreZoe May
Menu was so good that we struggled to choose. All the food we ordered, which was something for every course, was delicious. Particular highlights were the tartare, cods roe and the lemon cream dessert. Service was lovely and the restaurant is beautiful. We were downstairs which I think is a nicer space to sit. Expensive but worth it.
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