Brancusi in York - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

Great food, brilliant service and lovely ambience

Great food, great coffee, friendly efficient staff and fabulous bathroom

Last weekend, I dined at Brancusi with friends for the first time, and it was truly exceptional. The restaurant is not only beautifully designed, but the staff are also incredibly friendly and welcoming. We started with some delicious cocktails, followed by scallops, lamb, and crab fettuccine, and finished with a selection of desserts. Every dish was outstanding—the quality of the ingredients reminded me of the food in Italy, and the chef was truly marvellous. We had previously enjoyed brunch there and loved everything on the menu, and this dinner has only confirmed that it will become one of our favourite places to eat in the future. For those interested in contemporary art, Brancusi has wonderful paintings adorning the walls, some of which are available for purchase.

Stunning! Sometimes you stumble upon a place that draws you in and you are so very thankful for it! Brancusi had me at…. “Hello” The service, the decor, the attention to detail and finally, but no way least… the food!! Absolutely amazing! Flavoursome, original taste combinations that just work!!! I had the scallop and bacon roll, it shouldn’t work… it did!! The quality of the food was of such a high standard, the price point was justified. The staff were knowledgeable and friendly. A true gem, well worth a visit!

GREAT place. Its sister of Partisan a few doors down - same menu and shared staff etc. basically same place. Food was excellent - had the full English, pancakes, and scallops breakfast between us. The homemade beans were great and everything was cooked really well. Coffees were so tasty - really had a distinctive flavour - some of the nicest I’ve had all weekend. Food options for all types of diet choices. Nice brunch cocktails too. Family and dog friendly. Exactly the kind of place we seek to go. My only slight feedback: the knives weren’t quite serrated enough to get through the sourdough crust. And a single (but extremely tasty) mushroom was disappointing for a £15.50 breakfast. Verging on feeling stingy on the plate.

I highly recommend this place. We had one of the best brunches we'd ever had. This is not just an ordinary cafe, the food is really special with every attention paid to detail. The service is attentive and efficient. Great value as well. Good to find a consistently great eaterie in such a central location.

This shop has the same menu as Partisan. I initially went to Partisan, but they asked if I was okay with going to another shop for the same menu, so I was brought here instead. The service was great though, with smiles all around. I ordered the creamy wild mushroom dish and an 82% dark chocolate drink. The drink wasn't on the menu, but it was available upon request when I asked if they had hot chocolate. The food tasted great, but I think it could be better with a slightly larger portion. It's hard to compare with another famous cafe just a few streets away, which also serves creamy wild mushrooms and dark chocolate. They taste similar, but if I were to order this combination again, I would lean towards the other place because of the larger portion.

We hadn’t booked but asked if a walk in table would be available, told yes but would need to leave in an hour. We were fine with this and chose and ordered within 5 mins of being seated. Drinks arrived after 15 mins, coffee was very nice. Orange juice was served in glasses that were 2/3 full, seemed very odd - would suggest filling the glass or using smaller glasses. After waiting 40 mins from ordering food finally arrived, at this point we had 13 mins until we were suppose to vacate the table. Began eating and found the food mixed, some items were enjoyable but the bread was very dry, didn’t receive any butter and the tempeh was very oily and had quite an unpleasant flavour. At £15.50 the vegetarian breakfast seemed very overpriced. Long waits are clearly an issue as other customers were querying how long their food would be.

The welcome is excellent. Everything is done to make this moment unique. Wonderful plates!! And what a delight...even for children they adapt. A must-visit in York! Thank you 🙏

Everything was excellent except I had to send my home made pappardelle back and have risotto instead. TBF they were perfectly willing to substitute but someone should tell them that fresh pasta should be tender. The pappardelle were leathery and excessively thick. I would be ashamed to serve up fresh pasta so clumsily made. If this is the best they can do they should just buy dried pasta.

Went for my birthday meal and it was a lovely experience. Staff were really friendly and cool, we were served by a really friendly guy (american dude :)). Big shout out to the chefs because the food was phenomenal! Best food we’ve had in a while. Definitely will be back and going to recommend to all our friends.

After reading rave reviews about Partisanal we wanted to try the breakfast brunch but it was very busy so we directed to Bransconi which is the sister restaurant next door. Unfortunately our experience was less than great. We ordered the full english breakfast. The sourdough bread toast was obviously stale and very dry, even after exchanging for an untoasted slice it was still very dry. The fried eggs were burnt. The americano coffee arrived warm with cold milk, so it ended up being cold. We also ordered a "fruit scone" which was very dry and if it contained fruit at all it was dissected to a dust within the scone so couldn't tell if it was there or not. In conclusion UNDERWHELMING and expensive...we won't be going back...

Would take a train from London to York just for the chorizo toast here. 10/10.

Ushered into Brancusi after visiting its sister restaurant a few doors up, seated relatively quickly for a Saturday Brunch, service was prompt and attentive with always servers darting about, I ordered the full English, it was very average, they have tried to over complicate a very simple dish with homemade spicy baked beans and the Smokey sausage (which had a very strange texture) delivery and presentation of the food was excellent, however a tad on the pricy side for a full English. Not a bad place but if you’re wanting a traditional full English I would avoid this place

Great little venue, the food was very tasty, I had the Eggs Benedict which came with a nice side salad and some potatoes. Would have been better if it was a bit warmer.

I love Partisan and have been trying to go to Brancusi for a while. I was so excited and as hoped, my meal was just perfect. From the individual components of wild mushrooms to black tahini ice cream, to the overall flavour combinations everything was quite simply delicious. It’s exactly what I wanted, presented perfectly, with delightful service and fabulous ambience. I will be coming back with my partner but it made for a lovely solo dining experience.

Fantastic brunch spot in York with a very varied brunch menu but also including the familiar favourites. Buzzing full of people and activity on the Sunday morning we visited.

Fantastic Sunday morning brunch. Great service and buzzing with people.

Loved it. Had a super meal with my partner (our lass), and my beloved whippet. Delicious food: Caesar salad was a big hit. Lovely no fuss service. We all felt at home, including the dog. If you want a high quality evening meal, with your gorgeous canine friend, you won't find a better place in York.

Loved it! I believe it’s the same restaurant with partisan which we have been and enjoyed very much. Full English breakfast was great and we love the portion size. The only thing is that the sour dough was tooo hard so it was very difficult to eat. We also ordered scallop and bacon roll and they were so kind to swap the brioche bun with sour dough. Very yummy and would love to come back for more!

Wonderful ambiance, service, and most importantly FOOD.

I tried to eat at Partisan, but it was full. They recommended that I try their sister restaurant, Brancusi. I enjoyed lunch in this small eatery near mickelgate. The chicken shawarma was tasty and the service was good.

Brunch two days in a row! Visiting York with friends and staying in nearby Priory Street. What a find- fabulous food, lovely atmosphere and excellent service . Highly recommend 😊

Beautiful restaurant space and fantastic food. Unique flavours and dishes that switch up the breakfast experience for all. We loved the twists on old classics. Great service and dog friendly too!

Visited here for a family brunch, and we were not disappointed. The food was lovely, and they also did a great Caramel Iced Latte. The staff were attentive and polite. Would recommend. ☺️

The service was very poor in my experience. Staff unhelpful, not attentive. Waited nearly 40 minutes before having to prompt staff to serve us. By this point another table had left, new guests, orders taken and drinks served. By time our food eventually arrived, drinks were still to be seen. Food was good though, otherwise would have given 1 star review due to rudeness of staff. Maybe it was a bad day?.. although, two separate groups were discussing the same thing about the service whilst exiting the premises. So at least it wasn't just us...

A fabulous place for an evening meal. Beautiful food and good wine selection. The atmosphere was great and the service was brilliant - the staff were so helpful. Can’t wait to return for brunch next time!

Obsessed with Brancusi. A truly gorgeous brunch with so many exciting/unique dishes on the menu it was hard to choose. Dining area is lovely with lots of natural light - my favourite brunch whilst in York - a total foodie dream!

Gorgeous place and food with friendly and unobtrusive service. Creative approach to local ingredients that still translates to plain good eating.

What a wonderful evening. Four of us met for dinner, we were welcomed by a member of the team all of which were relaxed, friendly & efficient. The service all evening was seamless. We drank delicious Organic wine with our meal which was on the whole a modern Italian menu. Everything we ate was elevated with delicious flavours all very welcomed. Our table had a mix of dietry requirements which were all met..excellent options for Vegan & Veggie. This is by far my favourite eating experience in York & ill be visiting again soon. We all felt it was good value for the high quality in a sumptuous & stylish setting Well done Brancusi, we will back, bringing more friends

What a wonderful restaurant, cannot recommend highly enough, so lucky to find this place on taking my mum to York for her birthday.The food was amazing and the staff so knowledgeable and happy to talk through Italian inspired food. The place has a great atmosphere and displays artwork from local artists. The owner is bubbly and took time to chat making the whole experience feel relaxed, definitely will be returning. Thank you

We had such a lovely breakfast at Brancusi this weekend - there were 16 of us, and we had our own room upstairs. The menu was great, so much choice, and the food was as impressive as it sounded! We’ll be back - thank you for looking after us so well ☺️

Brancusi is a fantastic restaurant with phenomenal coffee, food, service and atmosphere. We were in York for 3 weeks and went here nearly every day and they were so sweet in always making space for our big dog as well. In trying 90% of the menu and a fair amount of the pastries, I can SO happily recommend this place to everyone. Some repeat favorites were the scrambled eggs on toast with salmon (best I’ve ever had!), the caramelized chorizo on toast, the Palestinian chicken (SO FANTASTIC!!!) and the fig/goat cheese toasts. They really do no wrong and you’ll feel so at home in this bright, beautiful, fabulous restaurant.

Fantastic food, and a brilliant atmosphere. I had the rabbit pappardelle which was perfectly cooked. Staff were very friendly and attentive. Great wine selection and reasonably priced. Will come again!

Had a lovely dinner with friends on Friday night to celebrate multiple things. Beautiful venue full of local art, friendly, relaxed service, and amazing food- unfussy, delicious and creative. Beef short rib croquettes were a stand out, and my meat-loving husband fell in love with the vegan purple sprouting broccoli with cashew butter. My dish of wild mushrooms with butter bean mash was gorgeous (also vegan!) and our foodie friends were impressed by the rabbit ragu. Finished the dinner off with a lovely kumquat sorbet, the tiramisu (divine), and a few digestifs. Absolutely would return again. What a lovely addition to the Partisan family!

Visited with my sister for breakfast, we were directed here because the sister site Partisan was full, but this seemed bright and airy compared to what we could see of Partisan from just inside the door so we were pleased to be there. Enjoyed the thought that had gone into the interior decor and design. It’s no cheap but the portions were really big and the food was delicious. We’re going back for breakfast again tomorrow!

Nicest Eggs Benedict I have ever eaten! Cosy decor and vibe, ample choice on the menu. Independent business. Would recommend while in York!

I have been to its sister site partisan quite a few times so thought I would try this new site for a change. The menu is identical to the partisan one expect each dish has had a price increase of one to two pounds. Not clear on why the prices differ between the two. The food was mediocre and the atmosphere didn't match up to its original site, it just felt stuffy. Super pricy for what it was and likely wont be back to either site after this experience. Disappointing.

So glad to find this restaurant. Food was delicious, a real cut above the other places in York. Great ambience, great service. Highly recommend.

Extremely good! Very busy little establishment. Not many tables free. Two very polite and pleasant young men serving. I have to say, the Venezuelan hot chocolate was exquisite and one of the best in York. For those who follow my reviews, you will know that I am a bit of a hot choc "avocado" Ha ha! I was heading into town to a different establishment, but got lured in by the huge heap of meringues in the window - successful baiting of pedestrian ensued! All their baked products looked fab, from the wild garlic, olive oil and Cheddar scones to the yummy looking hot cross buns and the rather enticing rhubarb and orange scones. First time I have seen such wonderful, transparent ingredient labelling, very good, with succinct clarity. Highly recommended.

I visited Brancusi with my partner and we each ordered a vegan breakfast. We both agreed it was one of the best breakfasts we’ve ever had. A good variety of items on the plate and very tasty. I had a flat white and ordered a second one it was so good. We shared an orange and rhubarb cake, which was moist and the right amount of sweetness. Service was friendly and efficient. It’s pricy compared to some other places but the food and coffee were high quality. We will definitely visit again next time we’re in York.

Unreal hash brown potatoes Thank you

Everything is very good, the attention is very good and friendly. We ordered toast with fried eggs and salmon which was delicious and eggs benedict which were excellent. We accompany it with an Americano and a sparkling water. Very satisfied with the place.

I have pondered quite a lot on how best to describe my experience. The menu needed a little explanation as some descriptions were a little unclear. The service was pleasant and efficient. The food was well cooked and tasted good but didn’t wow. The starter portion was meagre (a mere 6 whitebait) which left me wondering what the main would be like but to be fair the main was plenty. I can’t say I didn’t enjoy my experience but also wouldn’t rush back. It feels like the menu is trying too hard to be fancy, yet the meal itself does not wow. It’s just ordinary. Cost £50 per head for 2 courses and a couple of drinks and I didn’t feel it was £50 well spent. I had been to a different restaurant a few nights earlier and came away raving about the food having spent not much more. Underwhelming is probably my best description of my overall experience it’s trying a little too hard to be something but not sure what that something is.

Visited Brancusi on a Saturday morning. As we were one of the first people here, we were served quickly with food coming out with 10 mins of ordering. The service was fantastic, coffee was spot on and the food was great! There are plenty of options for vegan and veggies.

After picking Brancusi out well in advance of our trip to York, we left somewhat disappointed. The food was fine, I'd say that it was airing on the side of bland. My Duck main was more akin to a lunch menu as it was a Duck salad with a few pops of carrot. The duck was cooked well but lacking any depth of taste. Service was good. Lovely setting.

After trying several different places on our visit over the last few months to York, Myself and my wife found Brancusi was our favourite by far! The coffee shop has plenty of comfortable seating and is tastefully decorated. Service was very friendly and efficient and after being spoilt for choice from a lovely menu we were not disappointed. Keep up the good work and we can’t wait to visit you again next time we travel over from Lichfield (Staffordshire)

Enjoyed brunch here on our recent visit to York. Lovely food and great service. Fab place to sit and enjoy the atmosphere.

Brancusi is stunning, classy & delicious. Varied menu with plenty of both veg & meat choices. Very good value for higher end dining & portions aren’t tiny. Local ingredients, sourced by our favourite Food Circle. Thanks for an amazing experience, Radu & Sara

Wonderful place. The food was exquisite, the atmosphere very relaxing and our waiter was wonderful. I had the cod and a negroni - both delicious. My parents spoke highly of the lasagna too! Would definitely come back for a nice, good quality meal.

Lovely lovely food and the people who work there are a delight

This new restaurant is excellent. The food is great, very fresh salad, several vegetarian options, an interesting cheese plate. It is linked with Partisan, just up the road, but is in my view very much better, with a calm atmosphere, interesting decor and attentive staff.

Excellent brunch . Had a coffee and the creamy wild mushrooms and melted tallegio on toast. Very very tasty (as were the persian eggs also on the table ! ).

We had a late breakfast. The special of the week was exceptionally delicious. Presentation amazing. Service espectacular even though they were very busy. Place is very nice and very clean . The glass roof letting the outside world in. very unique. I recommend a visit . Best meal I had away from home in AGES.

Beautiful beautiful restaurant. Unlike any other other place I have ever been to. The service is absolutely excellent and all the team are SO friendly and welcoming. I absolutely adore it here, and would recommend anyone to go.

2.5/5. Sadly, a rather disappointing experience here. I'll start off by saying, I resent greatly the "optional" 10% service charge. How is this an acceptable practice now? At no point were we given the opportunity to remove this charge from our bill. Really unhappy with that. Onto the rest. The menus sounded fine, although it wasn't very clear how the good menu worked, with no clear explanations for certain items (e.g., "Gildas"), nor how items should be combined for a full meal. The wine menu was disappointing. A decent variety of wine styles, but no vintages stated and missing details on some wines, such as the Grüner Veltliner. I had 2 glasses of wine, and neither wine was poured at the table, which is something I would expect from a good restaurant so I can check the bottle and it's condition. The food was tasty but nothing special. Nice bread and Gildas to start. Also shared the pheasant goujons which were also fine, but the breadcrumb coating lacked flavour and the sauce did not work in my opinion. I had the venison pie main course, and this was tasty enough but had several issues. Firstly, it was served in a totally bizarre way. A pie tray with angled sides, sat on a kitchen towel, itself on a tiny wooden board. Every time I tried to cut into the pie it wobbled and threatened to fall onto the table. Totally unacceptable way to serve food. I asked for a plate to put it on and the waitress brought me a cold plate. Had to ask again for a warm one. The pie was fine, as was the very small serving of red cabbage. The whole thing however was too dry and desperately needed a sauce. For desert I had the baked chocolate pudding. This was also disappointing. The pudding was barely baked (almost entirely liquid) and the amount of ice cream meagre. Apparently it was a newly adjusted recipe.... This made me feel more like a test subject rather than a customer. Now the biggest issue, the price. Simply too high for the amount of food and quality. 3 slices of bread with a tiny bit of oil to dip in, 6.50 (before service charge)? Are you serious? In summary, the food was fine but had many issues. The price was too high, made worse by the service charge, which was not made optional to us at any point by the waitress.

we visited this new restaurant the week before christmas . we loved the space, the menu and the staff were brilliant . My friend was a vegetarian and there were so many inventive dishes to choose from. the food was delicious , you could tell they use good ingredients. we ordered a good variety of dishes, and they were all very good. the chocolate pot with frankincense ice cream was simply divine . can’t wait to go back .

Went for dinner just before Christmas, was fantastic - one of the best meals I've had in York. Small, carefully-chosen menu, good wine list, good value, great service. Looking forward to eating there again.

Very disappointing - flat atmosphere, almost no one in, average service (although they insist on a 10% service charge). Food was variable, starters were quite decent although expensive for what they were (lovely olives, but £4 for 4 olives!), two tiny slices of sourdough bread tasted a little stale for £4.50. Had the trout as a main which was fine but the brown crab hollandaise was quite clarty. My wife’s seasonal squash was lacking in seasoning. Sadly won’t be rushing back.

Brancusi is delightful. Lovely atmosphere and friendly staff. Food is absolutely delicious.

Lovely starters but the artichoke was a bit meagre for £8, two tiny toasts with an artichoke heart and a flower. Everything else was good but not exceptional. Wines were great and good value for today’s prices.

Really enjoyed our evening meal at Brancusi. There were 4 of us, and we shared a variety of dishes rather than just have one each. We particularly enjoyed the beef short ribs, pheasant goujons, seasonal gratin , then baked chocolate pot and frankincense ice cream (yes, you read that correctly!). All of these we agreed were 'outstanding'. The service from Dan & Abi was friendly and efficient. Overall we were very favourably impressed, and look forward to a second visit.

Dropped in for coffee but earmarked Brancusi for a return visit. The food coming out looked great and the breakfast/lunch menu had a lovely range of offerings. The staff were quick and friendly.

We had a wonderful meal at Brancusi. Attentive and knowledgeable staff, beautiful setting and incredible food. Plus great wine!

Great location in the centre of York but disappointing experience. Very expensively priced for meagre portions from a limited and slightly weird menu. The service was poor and yet 10% was added on to the bill. Won't be going back.

One of the best places to eat in York, the service and food are great and the atmosphere is nice, the staff are excellent

We had a delicious meal with our grownup family, great food and ambience. Couldn’t recommend more.

Delicious French toast with very tasty & interesting additions. A perfect start to a Christmas shopping day in York. Highly recommend.

Popped in on a busy Saturday morning. Was first weekend of the Christmas market and a home match day for York City too, so very busy. Was fortunate not to have to wait for a table and there was a wheelchair user sat behind me, so accessibility doesn't seem to be an issue, despite the building retaining many period features. So, the food. My partner had the veggie breakfast and was happy with the quality of everything. All boxes ticked so far. I had something very special though. You know that moment in Pixar's Ratatouille, when the critic Ego has his first mouthful of Remy's dish? That happened to me. Apparently I kept making happy noises and mumbling "Oh my..." round mouthfuls of breakfast. I think my partner was becoming quite concerned that I'd lost my marbles. And that she'd picked the wrong breakfast. So, if you like a bit of spice to kick off the day, I cannot recommend enough, the very lovely caramelised chorizo on toast.

Fantastic cafe for brunch. I had the best french toast I've ever had in my life.

I’ve been a fan of Partisan and Jim’s Food Circle fan for some time so am perhaps biased, but this was genuinely one of the best meals I’ve had in a long time. My choices - pheasant goujons, venison pie - were delicious, making excellent use of local produce, and the jam roly poly was a perfect version of a childhood favorite. The brilliant use of Food Circle veg and showcasing local producers is a bonus, as is the fact that you can eat more or less depending on budget. I look forward to returning again soon!

Really nice friendly lovely food - delicious with good (friendly) service. Couple of things I was less enthusiastic about but all in all a delightful meal with good inexpensive wine. Dessert wise the cremeaux was lovely but very filling!

We felt as though the tables were far too close together and they had tried to fit too many people into a relatively small area. We didn’t find the service particularly good, the drinks took a while to come and no one explained the menu. The food was good but we wouldn’t come back. There are other places in York that would feel a lot more special for a similar price.

Wow best meal we have had in York hands down! What a lovely setting as well lovely decor. Staff were very attentive and food was exceptional. Will be booking again next time we are in York.

Beautiful food so carefully and lovingly created. Seasonal gratin, beetroot tonnato and butternut squash the absolute standouts. We also enjoyed many of the special drink: fig and lemon spritz!

One of the best meals I've had in York, and I've had a lot of meals in York. This place is not pretentious, it's decorated in a very comfortable yet high end way and the food that appears is incredible. If you want to have...

One of the very best York has to offer, it is such a flavour experience you just can't wait to go back again. The thought that has gone into the menu really shows and there wasn't a thing that we tried that didn't impress.

Really relaxed atmosphere, great selection of unpretentious yet delicious food. Ticks all the boxes for dinner with friends or date night.

Delicious, innovative food with lots of choices for all tastes and excellent wine. Very friendly, wonderful decor and atmosphere...what more could you wish for! We feel very lucky. Its just opened, so book quickly before its booked out.

Service staff lovely but a little slow on admittedly an extremely busy night for them so down a star. Otherwise a really fab evening: imaginative and well balance menu with plenty to choose from, impeccably sourced. I particularly enjoyed the duck + plum starter and the Fennel, filled out with the halibut among other dishes. We over ordered but couldn’t resist the Campari sorbet (revelation) and staggered out of the place at closing time. Really great vibe, decently priced wine list, great location. We have already booked ahead as this place looks set be a hot ticket.

At Brancusi, Flo and Hugo offer what’s become their signature mix: good food in a laid back and artistic setting. But this time they’ve outdone themselves. Art and craftsmanship serve as perfect backdrop to a menu that’s assured, balanced, in season - sourced from local suppliers - and just plain delicious. With Flo and Hugo’s expertise, and the talented young Jim Gilroy heading the kitchen, it’s no surprise that only three days after opening, Brancusi was already packed and humming. Go try it as soon as you can. This welcoming place will become one of the most sought after dinner destinations in York and beyond.

I loved the atmosphere at Brancusi last Saturday evening. The food is delicious, you just want to taste it all. Will go again

I wish I’d taken photos but I was having too nice a time to bother taking my phone out. I’m so happy to have this beautiful new addition to York’s culinary scene on my doorstep! Thank you for a lovely meal, looking forward to coming again soon.

Eating at Brancusi is a mature and relaxed dining experience with a confident menu balanced currently to the season of autumn; Hugo and Flo know how to put together a pleasing, artistically designed interior to go with their super talented chef team cooking up such tasty food; we loved it

Amazing unpretentious food full of flavour! Perfect for sharing small plates and having a glass of very nice wine! Very chill very cool ambiance. Will definitely come back.

Perfect Saturday night out! The food is spot on - brilliant and original seasonal flavour combinations, generous portions and high quality produce. Great showcase of vegetarian dishes. Would recommend Jim’s pickles and the beetroot! The decor and the atmosphere are beautiful - would highly recommend!