Hudson's in York

We booked in advance for the 9 course tasting meal and it did not disappoint except perhaps for the asparagus! It was well balanced and can be held up high with many Michelin starred restaurants. The service was very good with each course well explained. We shared the wine paring as it would have been too much wine for us. The tables are well apart from each other. Enjoyed the amuse bouche too. Would recommend.

We had the 9 course tasting menu as a special night to celebrate my wife's retirement. We had the most amazing food from start to finish. The two members of staff who served us were amazing, the were so knowledgeable about the food and drinks available. They actually helped make the evening so very special.

The food was delicious and the wine pairing was exceptional. Walter, Stipe and other waitress (whose name I have forgotten sorry) and all the staff were extremely knowledge and explained the ingredients and wine pairings perfectly. A lovely evening from start to finish.

Wonderful meal in Hudson’s last Friday evening. We were staying at the Grand and booked Hudson’s for our first night. Nine course taster menu and each course was a delight. Service was superb and wine list extensive. We also witnessed a proposal and acceptance of an engagement it was lovely. Would highly recommend if visiting York and you can book if not staying at the hotel. Compliments to the chef and his team. Keep up the good work. We will go back.

Absolutely fantastic experience! Thank you to the management and staff for making my evening with close friends truly special. From the lovely birthday card to the extra little after dinner treats from the chef. The tasting menu with matching wines was delicious! We will be back!

Really enjoyed our visit, 5 course tasting menu was tasty and interesting, the wine pairings were bang on, and Nicholas our waiter was informative and charming. Happy tummy.

My partner I ate here and honest had a wonderful experience. Neither of us are connoisseurs of fine dining and the staff made sure we were well informed and able to enjoy a fine dining experience. Our waiter, Nicholas, was very attentive and informative and we overall had a really good time! Our whole experience at the hotel has been a really great one but the dining was definitely a highlight for us!

We ate at Hudson’s last night & was thoroughly impressed. Nicholas is a real credit to you. His passion, knowledge, love for his job & guest interaction is second to none. His ability to read guests is perfect knowing when to interact & when to not. His wine pairings & recommendations were all well received. The entire experience was divine! The food was first class & meeting the chef really finished off the experience.

Please be aware that the food is Excellent, however the front of house head waiter, will drive you insane. We knew that he was making up things as he went along having been fortunate enough to have eaten at over 50 Michelin starred we know our onions, this guy certainly didn't and stood talking to us while we where eating. Once hes left we will return

My boyfriend and I have never had a tasting menu before but it was honestly so so so good. We had the 9 course with the wine pairing. The food was absolutely amazing. So much flavour and variety. The wine pairing was perfect too. Some of the best flavours and textures I’ve ever eaten. The atmosphere in the restaurant was very intimate but so relaxing and exactly what we wanted from the experience. The staff were fantastic especially Nick. His way of reading each table to know exactly what they want from the dining experience was so clever and his knowledge of the food and drinks was so impressive and he was so friendly and charming. Would really recommend. My boyfriends took more photos than me but the few I have I’ll put up. A wonderful birthday treat.

The nine course tasting menu was very good - not likely to pick up a star in the near future based on this visit, but not many people would leave disappointed. But what should have been a lovely romantic date night away from the kids turned into an exercise in how not to do service: our cocky, know-it-all waiter just couldn't help himself but show off about the strangest things and it meant every interaction was through gritted teeth on our part. Claimed to have worked at The Grosvenor in Chester but thought the chef there was Sat Bains - nope! - and then went on to slag the place off anyway. Claimed to have chosen all the wines for the pairing despite only having been there four months, but didn't know that the house pour champagne had been changed from Perrier Jouet to Moet. Was quite happy to stand talking at us about his life while we were in the middle of one of the courses and please believe me when I say that we didn't give him any reason to think that we welcomed this... I'm getting annoyed just thinking about him. What a goon! I get the sense he doesn't tend to hang on to jobs for too long though, so perhaps this shouldn't put anyone off.

Was fabulous! We had it with the wine pairing which was exceptional. The service was great and very friendly

Great food and wine fantastic service & sommelier, another great eveniing at Hudson’s - a briliant tasting menu with wine

Fantastic 9 course tasting menu that we managed with the wine flight which was matched to the food beautifully and well described by our waiter Nic. I have a shellfish allergy which was not a problem. I would love to know how to make their poultry cream it is so indulgent that I joked that I needed a spoon to scoop it all up, thank you Nic for supplying me discreetly the spoon.

Hudsons delivers the best dining experience available in York. Small, intimate restaurant located inside the Grand Hotel which is also open to non residents. Booking advisable particularly at week ends. It is a quality dining experience in every respect- decor, ambience, staff, service, wines and outstanding food- both visually and taste. Two taster menus available 5 and 9 courses- both available with wine pairings. Food is amazing giving yiu the opportunity to taste things you may shy away from on an a la carte menu. Any dietry requirements can be accommodated and dishes can be substituted but obviously prior notice is required to do this. It is difficult to single out any particular course as a favourite. All were just wonderful and made uo fron top quality ingredients and presented extremely well visually. Unhurried service. Wonderful dining experience.

Este fue un verdadero placer y quedé impresionado con la forma perfecta en que se presentó la comida, todo estuvo delicioso y el servicio de Nicholas y Steven fue excelente. Estaban muy bien informados de los productos alimenticios y nos cuidaron muy bien. No había nada en el menú que no nos gustara y todos los platos eran geniales, pero los favoritos eran la sopa de apio, vieiras, lubina y langosta y venado. Es una excelente manera de probar los platos que normalmente no escoges y con los otros ingredientes que acompañan a cada plato, realmente fue una gran experiencia culinaria, que esperamos que vuelva a probar pronto. Incluso tuvimos la suerte de conocer al Chef! Gracias

No se puede describir de ninguna otra manera el servicio es excelente y la comida es simplemente fantástica, el menú de degustación se presenta con o sin vino, pero disfruta de los sabores del vino con los cursos en los que se han casado muy bien juntos, el servicio mejora y mejora. Cada vez y el equipo se asegura de tener una gran noche.

El menú de degustación de 9 platos era increíble, con vinos perfectamente emparejados. Nicholas fue muy atento e informativo con un gran conocimiento de la comida y los vinos. Comida perfecta para nuestro aniversario de boda. El plato destacado de mi esposa fueron las vieiras, lo cual es increíble ya que normalmente no las come. La comida y el servicio están a la par e incluso mejor que algunos restaurantes Michelin y una estrella se ha vencido.

Desde el momento en que entramos a este restaurante, ¡sabíamos que íbamos a pasarlo muy bien! Teníamos el menú degustación de 9 platos. Nicholas, nuestro camarero, nos hizo sentir bienvenidos! Nos decidimos por el maridaje de vinos, que no nos decepcionó! La calidad de la comida que tuvimos fue simplemente increíble! Recomiendo encarecidamente este restaurante y la próxima vez que estemos en York definitivamente volveremos! Buena comida en lo mejor! ¡Gracias por una maravillosa tarde!

Had the tasting menu. The food was very good although my wife's Yorkshire beef was rather a disappointment. While the chef agreed, he did not come out and apologize. However the other courses were good. The service was good which was expected.

Everything from start to finish was perfect. We recived an email from the hotel prior to visiting and advised we ere newly weds on arrival the table was decorated with confetti and a little card (lovely personal touch). We had 2 waiters serving us all night both were incredibly attentive. We were very impressed with the head waiters knowledge on food, wine and whiskey. Both were very easy to chat too and fun and made the night very enjoyable. This was my firat tasting menu so i was not sure what to expect we opted for the 9 courses and boy was i in for a surprise. The courses were beautifully presented, delicate and tasted incredible. On first inspecting the menu i was not overly joyed (as i tend to eat with my eyes) but once it arrived I was mesmerised. I ate things ive never tried before and was very very impressed. My favourite courses were the artichoke and scallops (two things I would never choose). The waiters chose our wine to fit the course which was perfect as I am not very knowledgeable on wine. We paid £250 in total that included the food, btl of wine and whiskey to finish. Very enjoyable experience hats off to the chefs and front of house serving team well deserved tip! Looking forward to returning very soon

I don’t understand why on a race weekend when the hotel was fully booked this restaurant was not rammed. Yes the price point is a little high. We had the taster menu with the flight of wines, every dish was well executed and each one was a very tasty plate of food, service was attentive but not intrusive, if we are ever in York again we would definitely return.

Absolutely wonderful dinner here with my boyfriend on Thursday evening. Antonio was the perfect front of house and in our opinion made the evening with his expert knowledge of food/wine and his friendly service. The food was delicious- Michelin star standard. We had the 5 course tasting menu and would definitely recommend this restaurant if you’re in the York area!

The food was exceptional but what really stood out was the customer service. From the choice of the wine through to the service and clearing, all the staff were superb and very accommodating. If you're nearby, make sure you visit. You won't be disappointed.

We had the nine course tasting menu, and my husband enjoyed the accompanying wine flight; everything was divine. This was complimented by excellent, attentive staff who were very professional and knowledgeable without being pretentious or creating a stuffy atmosphere. In fact, Antonio and Ellie really contributed to a wonderful four-hour journey of food!

A veces en una segunda visita, lugares no siempre estuvo a la altura de las expectativas basada en una visita previa.

I am so glad that we decided to end our stay at the Grand Hotel with a visit to Hudson’s. The food was excellent and worthy of a Michelin star but special mention must be made of the staff. Antonio and his superb wine pairing his knowledge and friendly manner,this was reflected in the welcoming staff. We will be back !

Whilst staying at the hotel we booked into this restaurant. We were given the option of either a five course tasting menu or a nine course tasting menu - nothing else . The first course was average and served with bread and butter . The next three courses were excellent but the final course ( dessert ) was disappointing . It just contained a panacotta with four blackberries and two small pieces of apple and it was all too cold to taste properly . My wife had to have the vegetarian tasting menu as she does not eat fish or red meat and it just seemed to be the same puree or sauces in each dish. Not sure where the blackberries came from as they are in season in the summer as far as I am aware . I became tired of having an empty wine glass so started topping up my wine myself . The wine waiter was only interested in one of the four tables in the restaurant as they had ordered the wine tasting to go with the meal , everyone else did not get the attention you would expect from a five star establishment . I made my comments about the food but did not receive anything back from the hotel .

Well, there are no superlatives too great for the entire experience here. This was a very, very special night out, with the environment, and the exceptional food and service combining to leave you feeling you had received great value for money.

Craig Anderson now heads Hudson's team to create this amazing meal

This was our second visit to Hudson's, this time to celebrate my Fathers 80th birthday. Our previous visit, as a couple, last September was superb from the off and things remain pretty much as they were.

We were very excited to be returning as we had enjoyed our first visit so much.

Not got a bad word to say about the whole experience. Arrived a little early and hada drink in the bar first and where taken through when we were ready, not when the restaurant were ready which was nice. We ordered the 9 course taster menu with wine pairing and the experience was explained to us and we were shortly poured a glass of champagne to start. The 9 courses flowed steadily and were rushed so you could enjoy the food at your leisure withe the various wines. All 9 courses were amazing, the Trout and Beef Cheek dishes were particular stand out dishes and the wine pairings were very good to.

Four of us enjoyed an amazing tasting menu at Hudsons. The meal was inventive, delicious and an absolute treat. We recently ate in a much lauded two star Michelin restaurant in France and the meal at Hudsons was by comparison vastly superior. Very well done.

Went for the 9 course taster menu for valentines dinner with my wife to celebrate what is also our wedding anniversary. From start to finish this was an epic meal of well matched tastes and texture. The setting of the room is lovely and they only cater for approx 24 covers at one time so you get well looked after by the staff but at no time are they obtrusive. The staff where professional, knowledgeable and friendly the entire evening. It was well worth the expense and we look forward to our next visit

Superlatives are required to convey just how special this mid week evening meal was. Undoubtedly one of the best evenings...

The Tasting Menu came highly recommended by a staff member who caught us reading the menu. They certainly weren't wrong,...

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With the welcoming greeting by the doorman setting the tone, throughout the entire evening the staff were excellent. In the...

Nos alojamos por dos noches y reservamos aniversario menú de degustación a la llegada. Hemos comido en muchas veces antes, pero quedamos sorprendidos michelin ¿por qué éste no ha ganado? El personal están tratando muy duro, y definitivamente es un estándar de Michelin, personal, etc. ambiente Los campos de comida eran exquisitos. Mi marido no estaba harto de un par de cosas, pero yo le dije que sí, que probamos y sorprendió cómo los sabores son sutilmente mezclados a los diferentes ingredientes individuales tienen éxitos que desde una comida de primera clase, etc. chef Mi marido disfrutamos y él mismo sorprendido.

Hudson's is in the Grand Hotel in York. The room is tastefully decorated and space around table is good, although it was very quiet on the Thursday we chose to dine

My husband and I visited Hudsons on a Friday evening and had the taster menu. I'm a big fan of taster menus as I like to try different things that I wouldn't normally choose.

Nos alojamos en el Grand para el fin de semana para celebrar el cumpleaños de mi marido este fin de semana y decidió invitar a probar menú TESTER con el vuelo de vino.

Craig Anderson now heads Hudson's team to create this amazing meal

We were lucky enough to experience a truly amazing tasting menu at Hudson's.

Aunque hemos comido (y nos alojamos en el Grand anteriormente), esta fue la primera vez que he probado sus habilidades culinarias craig atchison durante su mandato como jefe en Hudson.

My husband and I ate here and loved it. The food was brilliant, the staff knowledgeable and lovely and the venue was great too. I am Coeliac but it wasn't an obstacle at all and each course was either gluten free or was adapted without any fuss or drawing any attention. Antonio (sommelier) was brilliant and obviously knew his stuff. I'd recommend :) xx

Went for the 9 course taster menu in the reopened Hudsons at the Grand Hotel. Saff were very good and we felt very relaxed and made welcome. The 9 courses were as you would expect very small but very tasty and were did not need the extra £10 a head cheese course to fill us up at the end. Great place for a special treat.

Having purchased a gift voucher for afternoon tea for my friends birthday i had high expectations for a wonderful experience. Sadly we were both left feeling somewhat underwhelmed. The positives - On arrival the hotel was everything I was anticipating. The staff from the doorman to the young gentleman who took our coats and seated us were lovely. Hudsons restaurant itself was beautifully set out.The negatives - the waiter was polite but seemed disinterested, he had given us afternoon tea menus but on learning we had a voucher he abruptly stated that we had no choice of food and said he would return in a few minutes for our drinks choice. I don't drink tea and am not a particular fan of coffee but I do enjoy the occasional flat white which was on the menu. On his return my friend ordered English breakfast tea & I requested a flat white. He responded by stating Italian roast....I said flat white, he again said Italian roast so I assumed he was asking me if the Italian roast was ok for the flat white so I said yes. I then made a visit to the ladies and on my return found that I had been given a pot of Italian roast coffee. Now what I should have done is requested the flat white, but I actually felt a little uncomfortable. Also it was my friends birthday and I really didn't want to make a fuss because it was her day so I drank the glass of water that had been provided.When the stand with the food came out it looked delicious and to be fair there were some lovely items. In particular the savoury cheese and tomato tart and sausage roll were both delicious. Having asked for the salmon on the salmon and cream cheese bagel to be omitted I was left with, no surprise, a cream cheese bagel which was nothing more than average. The real let down in the savoury department was the beef pastrami and emmental cheese on rye sandwich which to be frank was awful. There was very little beef and the cheese and bread seemed dry almost stale.The scones and clotted cream were nice but I have certainly had better. The little jar of lemon curd made a nice change from jam. Although both strawberry and raspberry jams were also provided.The cake selection looked lovely but again turned out to be a mixed bag. The kid royale cheesecake was nice and tart, and the choux bun filled with chocolate was fine. As we were full the remaining cakes were boxed up to take home. The toffee apple cup cake looked great but was not very nice. It was quite dry and sickly sweet. The date and ginger cake was lovely but similar in taste to the cupcake which seemed to predominantly taste of toffee. In fact we both felt that there was little contrast in the cake selection. It would have been nice to have something different, perhaps lemon or orange, something more refreshing.Having expected to be wowed we both felt underwhelmed. Over it was a pleasant experience but when you factor in the cost it was certainly not worth the money. I am sorry to say that I would not return and wouldn't recommend it.

We had the tasting menu which started well...the Duke of York potato starter was very unusual and simply delicious. The Spring vegetables were delicious, but I found there was no mention of the goats cheese that was on the menu?The duck was lovely, well cooked but incredibly rich....my wife struggled to finish it. The Stone Bass and Sirloin were covered in salt....I don't mind it, but my wife couldn't eat either of these. The beef lacked flavour for a cut that declared it had been 21 days hung. They had a May special of '2 for 1' on the tasting menu...had it not been for this I would have complained. My hint? go A La Carte and ask for the salt to be held back.....

The food is first class. Breakfast was terrific. We also very much enjoyed the wine and drinks. Look for interesting and unusual appetizers and main courses. Dive in and experiment.

Im going to start with a confused question... how is this not the best restaurant in York? or indeed Northern England. Im rather lucky and get to travel a lot and eat in some very good (and very expensive) restaurants both in UK and abroad.However we had the Tasting menu on Saturday evening whilst staying in the hotel for a weekend break... simply astonishingly good.Every course from the pre-pre-starter through to the desert-desert .. was mouthfuls and brilliance. Highest compliments to the chef and his team they excelled.Pre-starter set the meal off and was incredible .. the fish course however was truly outstanding .. in fact I could rave about each course.. every one being brilliantly prepared and presented.. nicely explained by the attentive and well drilled staff.Even the sommeliere (I had the wine accompaniment) was helpful and well drilled. Everything from the spacing between the courses (a common error or failing) was perfect to each mouthful being a treat.You might have got the idea that we really enjoyed this .. Considering the quality, the hotel captive setting and the fact that the restaurant was busy and Id guess 70 - 80 covers meant our hopes were not high when we walked in but when we left the smile lasted for hours and we have already told many of our family and friends just how good it was!Even the value.. at 65 for non wine and 100 to include wine accompaniment on every course represents very good value ... Ive paid much much in Michellin restaurants for much much worse food and dining experience.What a brilliant treat.. if you live in the area and havent been ...why? If you in staying the hotel and dining out... again why??

We dined at Hudson's last weekend as we were staying at the hotel & wanted to try the restaurant out. The food, service & wine did not disappoint. Everything was presented beautifully, and the starters & mains were absolutely delicious. It is expensive, however, you do pay for what you get & we will certainly be returning to the restaurant and hotel.

I'm not always a fan of tasting menus but the one at Hudson's is first-rate. I ate at this restaurant twice last week: choosing from the a la carte menu on the first evening and the tasting menu, with accompanying excellent and well-chosen wines, on the second. Both meals were superb. The service is professional and friendly without being overbearing. Head waiter Kamil, from Poland, could not have been mor helpful.

Enjoying a couple of nights at the Grand we thought we would try Hudson's. We were not disappointed. It was our first real top end dining experience and were a little concerned that the meals provided might not service our healthy appetites.We should not have been worried, from the first bite of the little appetizer and then the warm bread with beer butter we were hooked. Everything was a taste sensation. We have eaten well at many other places but this was simply quite amazing. Our starters were just as impressive and the mains that followed even better. I finished with the cheese selection and this is my only gripe. I did not like very much the home made crackers, but only a small mention should be made.Great and enthusiastic service in a very friendly and efficient manner. We will be back but I will have to save a little first!

Belle surprise que ce restaurant situé dans "The grand hôtel & Spa". La carte est bien faite et les produits joliment préparés, une cuisine fraîche et inventive, voir un peu décalé dans ce genre d’hôtel. Le service est prévenant et stylé. Une carte des vins à la hauteur du lieu et tout cela pour un prix somme toute raisonnable dans ce genre d’établissement. Je recommande vivement.

Really lovely food, all beautifully presented. Had the beef roast and date sponge, both tasted amazing. The meat was cooked to a perfectly to order. Warm bread before meal was a nice touch. The staff were very friendly and helpful.

For my husbands birthday we went to hudsons for the tasting menu. It can only be described as exceptional. The food is outstanding with friendly efficient staff.

A wonderful teat in a very comfortable environment, the food was excellent altogether a very enjoyable birthday treat with a friend.

I prefer classic cooking but the one dinner I had here was very well prepared and elegantly served. Quite a few choices, all nouvelle cuisine.

Booked online with an expectation of trying the Tasting Menu. When we arrived we were welcomed by the friendly (maybe pretentious?) host. He took our coats and a young girl gave us the menus. We were just given the a la carte menu, so assumed you had to specifically ask for the tasting menu. We asked if they were serving it tonight and she just said "no sorry" with no explanation!! If we were told when booking or there was a note on the website that stated it was "request only" then that would have been fine, but we were very disappointed. Especially as the table next to us were having the tasting menu and they were only 2/3 courses in as we arrived, I can only assume that it IS request only and we were not told or it's only for guests who are staying in the hotel...very odd! We stayed nevertheless, my partner's starter was overly salty and really not very enjoyable. I had the chicken starter and it was better, but not amazing...just chicken and slightly dry. My main was brilliant, but again my partner's was not. As he is a chef and appreciates good food, I was more upset that he hadn't really enjoyed himself. I can't remember the desserts we had (which should say something about them really), but the cheeseboard we had was amazing...probably the best course of the night. I waited over half an hour for a glass of port, by which point we were halfway through the cheese - not what I expected from a restaurant like this, however I do believe the girl who served us hadn't worked there long, so maybe was still being trained. I would definitely visit again, but would make sure I had the tasting menu! The wine list was very extensive & impressive and the restaurant is beautiful, so I do think it was an off day or week, but would perhaps give it a second chance! Just not what I was expecting...

Probably the best tasting menu I have had, the service was awesome and the food to die for. Great wine selection. The actual furnishings do not suit the quality of the food and it really should be updated

We were looking for fantastic service and fine food. This is exactly what we received at Hudson's. celebrating our 32 wedding anniversary we opted for the tasting menu. 8 courses of perfection in flavour, texture and eye candy. accompanied by wine pairing that just made the pallet sing with delight. The chefs really excelled with this menu. A special mention goes to our servers Rita, Andrea and Kamil. who made our visit especially memorable withe their attentive and knowledgeable service. I give this a highly recommended. As a wheelchair user i found the access easy so done be put off by the listed building because a lot of fore-thought ensures that you will enjoy your visit.

We were not staying at the hotel because we live locally. The hotel itself is top class and is such a wonderful building. All the staff were smart, efficient and friendly. The bar is great but the service was a little slow (but to be fair we were not in a hurry). The menu was, however, disappointing and did not live up to the surroundings. It had a limited and uninspiring selection. The food when it came was unremarkable and did not compare at all to our last week's visit to the Bistro in Wentworth. I am sure we will be back because it would be unfair to judge a place on the one visit. However, we will be expecting a better meal next time. Pricey, but to be expected in quality hotel/restaurant. This is not McDonalds.

This is a fine dining restaurant with characteristically small nouvelle cuisine portions. You will need to have starter plus main plus dessert to have a good sized meal. Menu is very limited with beef, fish, lamb but no chicken option when we visited. Ambience is sophisticated and pleasant with good table spacing. Staff were attentive and polite with maitre de, sommelier and enough waiters and waitresses to cope as the restaurant filled up. The food we had was delicious and beautifully presented but very small in size. You are treated to a small amuse bouche at the start of the meal and chocolate and fruit pastilles am use ouch end the end. These along with two pieces of bread help to make the meal filling enough. Really a special occasion restaurant in my view, for foodies.

We had dinner with friends while staying at the hotel. Party of 4.Menu is typical gourmet genre with a good selection of dishes. No sides! Meal is best appreciated by taking 3 courses that complement each other. Do not expect a "blow-out". More traditional fare is served in the "bar".Very good wine list. Complimentary tap water if required.The food was very well cooked and presented in a manner to be expected in such of an establishment.A small "pre-appetiser" was served gratis.There was no dedicated sommelier which might be expected in a hotel of this standard.

We were staying in the hotel and decided to have dinner at the in house restaurant. Meals are not cheap here so ordinarily the expectation would be for well prepared and cooked food. This was not the case. Baby parsnips that ought to be tender and sweet were like bullets and not worth attempting to eat. Other vegetables were raw. After complaining replacement vegetables were brought to the table but it was as if all comments had been ignored as these were also inedible.I decided that no further complaint was worthwhile and besides it should only be necessary to complain once.A two course meal for two people came to over a £100. Definitely NOT good value for money and a very poor reflection on the establishment.

We were staying at this hotel and had planned to go to Betty's for a Cream tea one afternoon (as recommended by work colleagues). However, my wife is pregnant and you have to queue for Betty's so we went here instead and am so pleased we did! The ambiance is relaxing and peaceful (unlike Betty's where we went for breakfast instead) and you have nice views of the York Walls. The Cream tea itself had one of the most unique selections of sweet and savoury I've ever had for a Cream tea and everything was delicious. The tea and coffee menu was equally extensive and satisfying. It was also very filling, so much in fact that we took some of the cakes back to our room as couldn't manage them in one sitting (they provided a nice box and bag to do this). It's a few pounds more than Betty's but certainly worth it for the choice, ambiance and quality of this Cream tea afternoon. Plus you can book in advance and don't have to queue in the rain!!

We were staying in York for a few days although not at this hotel.As a person loving food and different foodie experiences I had researched restaurants in York before we went.As the taster menu was 2 for 1 during January it had to be tried and all I can say is that it was wonderful.The food and service was top class,I enjoyed the fish course the most but all the food was so tasty and well balanced.Will definitely go back when in York again.

Had been looking for somewhere to eat with a tasting menu for my birthday. Hudsons was my 2nd choice as my first was fully booked but am now glad it was. I couldn't recommended the tasting menu enough. Our waiter was lovely and explained each course to us.Every dish was exquisitely presented and was full of different flavours and textures. It has to be one of the best meals I've ever eaten.

The constant TripAdvisor dilemma. To judge a restaurant like this against its peer group or against restaurants as a whole? In the full spectrum it is excellent -as it should be for its location and price. Against other top end restaurants - you have to leave 'excellent' for those who achieve something extra and magical. That said, the food was lovely. The service was first class - personal, friendly and responsive rather than being mechanical and repetitive. The cheese trolley is a must and the staff member serving the cheese ( what is the cheese equivalent of a sommelier?) deserves a commendation for enthusiasm.

On day 1 of our mini break at The Grand, we were advised by the Concierge to try the Tasting menu at Hudson's restaurant- there was a 2 for 1 offer it being middle of January, which sealed the deal. WOW! What an amazing experience! Staff were so friendly, combining courteous, impeccable service with humour and interest. We enjoy our food like most people but we're not live to eat people, and don't really understand the exaggerated worship of 3 star awards etc. However I have to say that we were both blown away by the amazing flavours and presentations we were served that evening, with delightful culinary combinations and amazing effects on the senses, course after course. It was a night to remember, couldn't fault it in any way, and so delicious we almost licked our plates! an absolute must for a special occasion or treat.

Visited this restaurant with my partner for our tea as we where staying at the grand hotel, the food was beautiful. The waiter was really helpful and I will certainly return to this restaurant in the near future. 10 out of 10

On our recent city break to York my wife and I dined at Hudson's Restaurant in The Grand Hotel York. The portions were a little on the small size but the food was very good, lovely cheese board. The service was excellent. Overall a lovely dinner.

We stayed at the hotel and so decided to eat in the restaurant. The food was very good and well presented. The waiting staff were very friendly and helpful and the experience was really good. The sommelier was really good and helpful especially with pudding wine of which we had a few.Overall, much better than I thought it would be and would certainly eat there again.

We have stayed in this hotel several times over the last few years, normally to celebrate my birthday but unfortunately this year we were unable to, the hotel was fully booked. As compensation we decided to book a meal in Hudson's, we really enjoyed the experience last year, it is a lovely restaurant with a warm and serene ambience, quite rare these days. We found that the menu had changed somewhat and choices were quite limited, especially for my husband, he likes his food simple. I ordered the scallop and pork belly as starter and enjoyed the course but I was only served one scallop and four tiny pieces of pork. My husband passed on the starter as there was nothing to his taste. We both ordered beef sirloin for main, my husband asked if he could order some potatoes as the beef was served with pearl barley, he was informed quite brusquely that side orders are not available but we would have bread to accompany it!!! The plates arrived with two tiny pieces of beef, a small piece of beef cheek and roughly a tablespoon of barley!!! My beef was served medium rare, which is how I usually order it, normally the meat is soft and tender but this beef was quite chewy and had sinew running through it. It bore no resemblance to the lovely meal that we had enjoyed last year. The food presentation was excellent but there just wasn't enough of it! I think this is fine dining in the extreme. My husband wanted to complain but as it was my birthday I didn't want to make a scene and spoil the evening. We paid the bill and left, my husband still hungry! I have been to many fine dining restaurants and must say that this time, this one did not make the grade for me, even the Ritz, a solid 5 star hotel will serve you with a portion of potatoes! We did have a very nice bottle of wine but it didn't really make up for the meal. I am very sad to say that we won't be visiting again.

the veal starter is amazing and if you book ahead with your stay great value for money. fantastic fine dinning with great wines.

My partner and I dined here during our stay at the hotel for my birthday. Not only was the food beautiful, but the level of service was spectacular. The confetti on the table and a birthday card were lovely little touches. As a vegaterian my options are always quite limited, but they were very accommodating. My partner assures me that the meat and crab options were spectacular! Very special evening.

Ate in the hotel last night,'Hudson's'. Amazing! Fine dining at its best! Well done Craig Atchison ( head chef). Do not miss out on this delicious experience if you are anywhere near this hotel.Ate in the hotel last night,'Hudson's'. The restaurant staff were all very pleasant, professional and helpful. Can't wait to come again. Starter and main course in photo below.

Took our friend here for her 69th birthday. Excellent food excellent service a definite 5 star. Quite proper and not for a lively party I would think

We had read about the Tastng Experience and were about to try it when we saw the recent offer in September. We were so glad we did, it was a fabulous meal in a beautiful old building, and good service in the restaurant. We were even shown to a window seat were we last sat on a previous visit. The bar is a wonderful place to sit and enjoy it pre dinner drink. Unfortunately there seemed to be a lack of training, or perhaps short staffed when we visited. On pointing out that the drink order was incorrect, the barman just said it wasn't! However, this was rectified at the end of the evening, when pointing this out when paying the bill. We will definitely return.

The service here is excellent. We called into the bar at hudsons before heading up to the train station which is located a short distance away. We have been here before and really enjoyed gin and tonics which were all set out on a menu with the bars own take on what went with each one i.e. Juniper berries/ cinnamon sticks but now you are given the option to make up your own. Great way to finish off your day in luxurious surroundings.

We stayed for one night as a treat and booked dinner bed and breakfast. Both meals being served in Hundson's.Dining at 7pm we were the 3rd party in the room which by 8.30pm had filled. (but there is plenty of room).The staff were very professional and friendly - attentive but enjoying the conversation, and helpful and knowledgeable about the menu. The wine waiter was attentive and ensure every glass in the room was filled, but also removed plates and served. Service (silver) was an you would expect but secondary to the food.The food was of small but beautifully presented and flavoursome quality. My roast potato was as small as a pea, but cooked to perfection as was all the food.I decided on the cheese board selection which was served from a trolley at table and like all good presentations, (a most interesting cheese scraper) was skillfully managed by the server.We had drinks before, an excellent wine, and drinks after in the Whiskey Bar. Service at seat is the order of the day in the bar.The food was the best I have had at a hotel for a long time. Truly a 5 star experience.

The tasting menu and wine pairing was very very good, high standard with beautiful presentation. The Spanish sommelier was excellent and really made the experience for us. He is friendly and happy to answer questions without being snooty as sommeliers can sometimes be. He is a great asset to the restaurant. Highly recommend the tasting menu and wine paring which is also very well priced.

とても洗練されたお料理で、スタッフの対応が完璧でした。説明で興味を持った鳥の料理、ちょっとお値段は張りましたが食べてみました。初めての味でしたが、火の通し方など抜群で美味しかったです。前菜も”だし”をかけたりして、日本人の私たちの口によく合うもので、胃にも優しい感じでした。量があまり多くないのも嬉しいです。おススメです。

While reading the menu outside The Grand Hotel late afternoon, I was approached by the amiable doorman Andrew. After discussing the just-opened exhibition at the Art Gallery, called 'Flesh' and quite capable of turning many people off food, he persuaded me to take up their Hudson's restaurant's special offer of two 7-course Tasting Menus for the price of one. It turned out to be a superb deal.My wife and I returned in the evening to enjoy seven faultless courses, explained by excellent waiter Tibor, a dab hand with the liquid nitrogen, who mentioned that, that same day, the restaurant had been awarded a third rosette. The meal was Michelin star standard, with Craig Atchinson's Strawberry and Elderflower dessert a veritable masterpiece.

The hotel was offering a 2 for 1 deal on their taster menu, so we decided to try it. It was certainly impressive and delicious, with a bit of 'guest participation' and Heston-style foood theatre included (I won't spoil it by saying any more!) Lovely food and service in elegant surroundings, and definitely worth trying for a special occasion or treat. My only complaint is that there was no chocolate dish on the menu, something I think should be compulsory in the city of chocolate!

My wife and I found the meal at Hudson's to be inconsistent. Bread is made in the kitchen and consisted of superb Sourdough slices and Focaccia rolls. We both had the Scallop starter which was very nice indeed. My only suggestion would be that at £16.50 for a starter I don't believe it would be expecting too much for there to be more than one scallop on the plate. Albeit it was a big scallop but two would have been better, particularly as they were of very good quality and excellently cooked. The sourcing of the Scallops made the main courses rather perplexing. My wife had Lamb and I had Beef. Unfortunately, both pieces of meat were surprisingly lacking in flavour. Taking the Scallops into consideration this seems strange. I believe the meat is sourced locally. We skipped desserts and had cheese instead which was perfectly nice. Overall, the cooking is of a good standard, and if the meat had had better flavour this would have been an excellent meal. The staff were lovely, balancing just the right amount of engagement without being intrusive.

A nice ambience and the service proved to be ok but the food was very disappointing for the price and for the setting. In particular the size of the portions were of a tasting menu level and not certainly of a starter and mains level. My fois gras for starters was totally covered in a red port sauce that emasculated the rest of the dish and my halibut was thin, about four inches square and surrounded by vegetables which were a decoration rather than a meal. To be fair the flavour of the fish, the mussel sauce and the salsify was nice but it was warm rather than hot and the offering would make nouveaux cuisine look a feast. Similarly two of the party had the lamb and were totally underwhelmed by the portioning and when mains are between £25 and £35 there is really no excuse. The desserts proved a little more fulsome but for a total meal of over £200 they should be doing far better.

When we booked we were warned that the usual restaurant area was in the process of carpet cleaning and so we were not in the usual room. The room was cool and the air conditioning blowing more than necessary so we all kept several layers on. The food was really sublte, inventive and stylishly presented over the subtel punches of ebène caviar and wood sorrell were a clever extra. We were four experienced cooks who grow most of our own heritage frujt and vegetables and have visited a lot of the better restaurants in France se we were picky. Service was good, dishes were explained as they were placed on the table. We were impressed, Plates were very cool, almost cold and this did spoil the eating experience, we felt obliged to gulp rather than savour even so the food was cold before we could finish. We mentioned this to the waiter but his English was poor and he did not understand . One niggle, the waiter did not really know much about the cheeses on offer and we thought the range of cheeses on offer was poor. The Isle of Mull cheddar was well off its peak, and only the local blue was in top condition so the cheese trolley needs attention and some staff training is needed. The desserts were like the main courses, superb but most had cream in them even if the menu description did not always make this clear. Some diners will have an intolerance of cream content so it is worth mentioning cream in the menu. The local (Yorkshire English) waiters were excellent, polite and informative. Hudson's is well a visit and the money.

Having previously visited several times for the great Sunday lunch menu we visited Hudson's for the tasting menu on Friday evening and were very impressed by the quality of food and the attention, knowledge and friendliness of the staff. Every course was beautifully prepared and presented and carefully explained by the staff and we received good advice on the choice of wine to accompany our meal. Start to finish it was a fabulous dining experience and I would definitely recommend Hudson's.

As residents of The Grand Hotel, York, we booked to dine in Hudson's Restaurant both nights of our stay... After our first meal we cancelled our second night's stay !. Draw your own conclusions !!!

We visited in June and found that their was some real issues with portion sizes as they were to small; we received an apology and so when we found an offer for the new tasting menu, thought lets give it ago. The food is beautifully prepared and presented, the waiting staff were polite and friendly with knowledge on the produce. How will restaurants manage with brexit, as all the great staff come from overseas. £65 for a six course tasting menu for two represented great value oh and the chef can cook as well as the recently closed VAN ZELLERS.

We stayed at the hotel and had dinner in Hudson's. My husband had lamb tenderloin and I had rock bass. Everything was excellent, including the service. I was introduced to Taylor's sweet rhubarb tea here, loved it, and the staff went out of their way to help me find out where I could purchase it.

We ate here as we were staying at this fabulous hotel. However, compared to the decadence of the hotel, this restaurant is sadly lacking, in quality, ambience, and is generally lacking any character. It is very very small, no privacy to it, tables close together, no chance to feel like its an intimate meal in here...The menu is limited, and offers very poor choice. Dishes are ridiculously over priced, although if it was a good choice and high quality we wouldn't have minded that. I had the beef dish, it was tough and barely warm, give it a miss, its nothing to write home about. I go to Michelin restaurants, this is no where near any that I've been to.The service started off as average, nothing special. However, as the evening wore on, and the restaurant emptied, it became very clear that the staff wanted us out of there, very poor, made us feel very uncomfortable, and we were still drinking our very expensive wine.Its such a shame about this restaurant, as it could be so much more amidst this pretty spectacular hotel.

I particularly liked the beef butter and the sun dried tomato butter. Hilarious that so much was served on pebbles!

Have eaten here before and on both occasions food and cheese board fantastic as well as the service from staff (Tibor and Allesandro - sorry if i spelt names wrong) were very helpful and friendly and knew their food and wine. My wife ate the sea bass and I ate the grouse (pictured) Highly Recommended and the cheese board was fantastic with cheese from UK , Isle of Wight and France Switzerland. Yum. Look forward to our silver anniversary.

The Grand Hotel, which is the only 5* Hotel in York, is housed in the building, which was the Headquarters of the North Eastern Railway Company. It is worth a visit to the hotel, if only to experience the luxury, opulence and style of the golden age of steam rail travel and if you are visiting York, the National Railway Museum must be high on your list of "Things to Do".We invited friends for Sunday Lunch and neither they nor us were disappointed, although we have been on several occasions so knew what to expect.If you enjoy Sunday Lunch, don't let the thought of 5* prices put you off. Three courses were £26 and two courses £22 and I have to say worth every penny!

Every time I visit this restaurant I want to love it ..I want to love it because the building has been wonderfully renovated and constructed into a first class hotel wirh great cocktails and a classy dining room .And I'm always let down a little by the limited choices of menu items ..And my wife always reminds me when I'm walking in to this place that I find the menu too limited ... So it's my own fault ! Dining last night with my wife , the first night of the Ebor week races , which always brings an influx of tourists into town , the lack of kitchen preparation was astonishing .. They surpassed themselves ...My wife tried to order scallops , crab and something else I forget , each time an embarrassed waiter apologising because they'd run out of the item .. Now I'm no expert , but if the Ebor week racing has been running for over 150 years at least and every resident knows town is going to be busy ..and the restaurant is well booked ..wouldn't you order enough food to cater for everyone all evening ? On a very limited a la carte menu with only 6 starters , for two or three to be sold out before 9pm is disgraceful .... In the end my wife couldn't see anything to try at all and I had the steak tartar .. The tartar was ok but certainly far from great and nothing close to anything special .. So a big disappointment on the starters ..The sirloin main course we both tried , and that was well cooked and flavourful ..a nice meal ..outrageously overpriced for the portion , but it's a nice setting so you don't mind ..But here's the thing when I go to any top class restaurant around the world and get a nice accompanying steak sauce ..a bernaise , a simple au poivre , or my personal favourite bone marrow ..then if I'm paying , whether I'm a philistine or not ..they should try at least to humour me here ...not say ...." The chef won't make sauces " ..I find that pretentious , and hence , won't be back ... A restaurant who can't give a good choice of menu items at these prices ..and can't keep its menu on track in a recognised busy period , doesn't deserve patronage ..On a positive note the wine list is very good and well priced , lots of bargains ..the service is attentive and courteous .. Maybe If they manage to get over themselves in the kitchen and realise they've a very long way to go before entering Michelin status , they'll chill out a little ..offer more choice and be a little more flexible ..if I hear of that happening , I'll try yet again ..

As avid restaurant goers, living next door to the hotel, we were very impressed by the lovely food. It was delicious, well prepared and well presented. The staff were very friendly, conscientious and a credit to the hotel. It cost us around £80 per head. The major thing that let it down however was the disco taking place in the above room. The people were stamping like crazy to a range of loud pop hits, so much in fact that the vibrations could be felt around the entire restaurant. Totally spoilt the meal and ambience. We weren't even offered a complimentary drink to make up (nor indeed acknowledgement of how loud and inappropriate the noise was) which made me worry that this is a regular occurrence when wedding functions are on. Such a shame!