Legacy At The Grand, York in York

What a great journey we were served by Sam absolutely outstanding young chap. Friendly warm and a professional. We had the wine pairing and I have never had a wine pairing like it. Derek is like the Shakespeare of wine a master sommelier it’s just worth a million dollars to see him in action. Hannah was also a delight such an enthusiastic lady.

Llevé a mi esposa aquí a principios de noviembre para el cumpleaños 50 de mi esposa. Este restaurante ofrece una de las experiencias gastronómicas más memorables y agradables que he conocido. El servicio y la atención al detalle que el personal proporciona es insuperable. La comida es absolutamente excepcional en todos los niveles. Teníamos el menú degustación de 7 platos con maridaje de vinos a juego, que solo puedo describir como exquisito. La atención del personal desde el momento en que llegas hasta el momento en que te vas realmente eleva el factor sorpresa. Nuestra camarera era maravillosa al igual que el sumiller que describió cada copa de vino servido con cada plato. El chef incluso salió después para comprobar que todo estaba bien con la comida. Sí - Esta no es una noche barata, pero si usted está celebrando algo especial, puedo recomendar totalmente el Legado. Solo estoy pensando en otra excusa para volver...

Buena comida en otro nivel. Esta es una experiencia íntima con una atención excepcional al detalle. Bebidas de cortesía para felicitar nuestro compromiso seguido de un menú degustación de nueve platos y vuelo de vinos. El personal era muy apasionado y conocedor de su oficio, el maridaje del vino con la comida era increíble Muy recomendable y un enorme agradecimiento al personal por hacer que sea una noche para recordar

I don't think I've ever written a review this quickly after leaving somewhere. We've just had the most incredible dinner at Legacy for my husband's birthday. We had the water menu - it was perfection. As I said the food was amazing, but the service was faultless. The team that looked after us - Kiera, Hannah, Sam, Lukas and Derek were absolutely wonderful. My husband had a mocktail 'flight' and I had a cocktail 'flight' (expertly made by Kian) to compliment the food - which was an incredible addition to our experience. A definite recommendation and massive thanks for an unforgettable evening.

Creo que nunca he escrito una crítica tan rápido después de salir de algún lugar. Acabamos de tener la cena más increíble en Legacy por el cumpleaños de mi marido. Teníamos el menú del agua - era la perfección. Como dije la comida era increíble, pero el servicio era perfecto. El equipo que cuidó de nosotros - Kiera, Hannah, Sam, Lukas y Derek eran absolutamente maravilloso. Mi marido tuvo un 'vuelo' de cóctel y yo tuve un 'vuelo' de cóctel (expertamente hecho por Kian) para complementar la comida - que fue una adición increíble a nuestra experiencia. Una recomendación definitiva y muchas gracias por una velada inolvidable.

Precioso restaurante con buena sensación. Personal extremadamente atento, tal vez incluso un poco OTT. Excelente comida. Teníamos el menú degustador de 7 platos (con opciones, lo que significa un total de 10 platos probados entre nosotros) y encontramos solo el plato de postre que no es de nuestro agrado. 9 de cada 10 eran de primera categoría - ese no es un mal resultado en el libro de nadie. Amplia carta de vinos con sumiller muy servicial. En general, la experiencia fue superior a las que hemos tenido en restaurantes con una estrella Michelin, así que no puede tardar en llegar Legacy. Los mejores precios finales, pero solo obtienes lo que pagas. ¿Volveríamos otra vez? Esta es una ciudad fundada en la historia y la religión, así que la respuesta es: si el Buen Señor nos perdona, definitivamente sí.

This. Was. The. Best. Meal. I’ve. Ever. Had. It was our wedding anniversary and members of staff had left a little card on our table wishing us well, which was a lovely touch. We chose the nine course menu accompanied by the Prestige wine package and were delighted with our choices. I believe the menu changes seasonally so won’t comment on individual dishes, suffice to say that every mouthful was a treat. What strikes you is the professionalism and passion of the team, but without any pretensions, they just love what they do and the whole experience is an utter joy.

Had the taster menu with wine pairing on a Saturday evening, was a grand (pun intended) setting, cocktails at the bar then dinner in the intimate dining room. All tables full, but felt cosy and intimate and lots of attentive staff on hand. Chef came to all tables to introduce himself and talk through the menu, each course well presented and explained by the team, with a sommelier talking through the wine pairings for each course. Thoroughly enjoyed the food, drink and experience as a whole - would definitely recommend.

I came to try the fabulous taster menu, with an accompanying flight of wine for a special birthday with my sister in law. It was a truly exciting and memorable experience with friendly, attentive service throughout. Derek was a great sommelier, enthusiastically describing the wines and how they were chosen to complement our food choices. The Head Chef came to the table to introduce the meal with the 'snacks', which were sublime. Every course tasted fabulous, but we liked the Baron Bigod Cappelletti the best. Some really interesting wines we would not have tried otherwise and will look out for now, an Argentinian Semillon stood out to me. Everyone serving us was lovely, knowledgeable and while the service was formal as you would expect, they all had a sense of humour and adapted their approach to suit the diners. It's quite a small room, so you do feel special and the hotel is glorious. A real treat!

We dined at Legacy and went for the full experience with the 9 course Steel menu. The whole experience was out of this world. From the moment we were greeted by Darren and Sam we were made to feel special. The service was intimate and friendly without being stuffy and formal. The dining room was beautiful and elegant. The food was incredible with wonderful flavours and beautiful presentation, There were options for some of the courses offering some flexibility. From the home made snacks to the petit fours on to the scallops, lobster, monkfish, lamb, home made breads with black garlic butter, and beautiful puddings and everything else we had it was exceptional. The flight of wines selected and presented by Derek were simply perfect. Thanks also to Chef Will ( and all the creatives and assistants in the kitchen) and to Adam and Lukas. We felt like we were princesses! and

Our first visit to Legacy at the Grand but probably not the last. We'd stayed at The Grand when it first opened a few years ago and thought it was OK but not a wow. A client had recommended trying Legacy as a top end foodie experience so that prompted a return visit to the hotel for a friends anniversary dinner. From start to finish we were made to feel welcome and at home in a beautifully presented dining room. A tasting menu with choices along the way was the order of the day. The creativity with a focus on flavour for each dish was impressive. A snack course of 3 Hors d'oeuvres had one of the best mouthfuls, a smoked eel donut but the layered egg possible missed a bit of texture. The choices on several of the main course allowed us to try most of the things on the menu, brilliant Lobster, Veal, Scallop and Monk Fish assemblages followed. All stunning and beautifully paired with a wine flight. the Sommelier was very personable and knowledgeable, a real star who presented his end of the deal with passion and at an appropriate level for the table. All the service was good with different faces coming to the table throughout the meal. As well as the front of house team we met the executive chef and the chef responsible for Legacy. If you're thinking of going then do! You wont be disappointed by the food or the theatre. It is one for a special occasion for me as the pockets aren't bottomless but I didn't leave thinking we'd spent more than we'd enjoyed. A top addition to York's foodie offering.

A truly special culinary experience! It was perfect from start to finish. The food was beautifully presented and tasted incredible. The service was friendly and professional and top notch. The sommelier is a treasure! We loved every second of this special meal. Thank you for the wonderful hospitality!

One of the best meals I’ve had all year. The service was impeccable. Polite, friendly, informative. The food was beautifully presented and tasted amazing. The only thing I didn’t eat was a small piece of fruit bread with the cheese course. The wine pairing was outstanding. Sam really knew his stuff and took me on a journey. A lovely chap to talk to as well and gave me some great other local recommendations. I would definitely return.

Uneven service left a sour taste. We went to this restaurant to celebrate my wife’s birthday. Upon arrival, the first server kindly wished my wife a happy birthday. Having reviewed the menu in advance, we already knew that we wanted the first of three tasting menu options - having often found ourselves full when we went for the larger options at other restaurants, as well as from having a full lunch earlier in the day. Before we had a chance to even ask any questions, the second server who arrived at our table essentially tried to ‘strong-arm us’ (he may disagree with this choice of words, but we felt it) into selecting one of the other (larger) choices, saying the first one would not be filling enough if we were hungry - which he didn’t bother to ask us if we were. After that, he implied the first wine pairing list (there were three of those as well) was rather ‘basic'. Not a great start. Later on, after the main course was completed, the next server implied that if we ordered tea or coffee we would receive some petit fours. They then give us these, regardless, after we ordered a glass of champagne and whisky instead. At the end, I was surprised to find that, despite spending just short of £400, they actually charged us for the petit fours (a nominal amount, mind you, but an amount nonetheless). Finally, in the end, other than the initial birthday greeting, the restaurant did nothing to recognise my wife’s special day. I get it - I’m not expecting anyone to sing, or a birthday candle, but some small token would have been nice. We have received this at other Michelin star restaurants that we went to on her birthdays (not this quasi, wannabe-one). Not everyone is rich or a celebrity, so spending money like this is a rare luxury - and something we look forward to. It’s the little things that matter sometimes to make an experience truly special, and frankly, this restaurant wasn’t it. Ps. The sommelier was wonderful - so I don’t want it to seem that everyone was trying to ’nickel and dime us’.

Perfect evening. Food fabulous, friendliness superb. Not stuffy in any way. If you are thinking of trying a tasting menu and fine dining this is the place to go. I honestly cannot find fault in anything. This is our second visit and I simply cannot wait to go again.

I cant rate this highly enough! We went to celebrate our 10 year wedding anniversary whilst staying at the hotel. Food was amazing, we had the 8 course tasting menu and being allergic to uncooked alcohol the mocktail menu was also fab. Not only was the food amazing, the flavours really complementing each other; the delivery, presentation and information given by all the team was spot on. The atmosphere was not stuffy and old fashioned, it was enjoyable, inclusive and interesting. Darren really helped to take the evening from simply a lovely meal to a fabulous experience. His attention, humour and attentiveness was spot on. Also his passion for the restaurant, the food and customers enjoyment really shone thorough. We will definitely be recommending to friends and family and look forward to one day returning.

What an amazing experience! An absolute hidden gem worthy of a Michelin Star. We enjoyed the Vegan Signature Tasting Menu with a taste of France wine pairing & it surpassed all expectations. The food was incredible. Each dish was creative, flavoursome and filling. The ambience was relaxing and comfortable.But what truly made the evening special was the beautiful staff. Darren, our host was warm & welcoming and went above and beyond to ensure our evening was perfect. Derek, our Sommelier was knowledgeable, informative & gracious in explaining all about the wines he had chosen for the evening. And Lucas provided excellent information on each of our courses presented to us. Such a cohesive and co-ordinated team. Highly recommend you dine here, you won’t be disappointed.

What an experience! Fine dining with a chilled and down to earth relaxed atmosphere. Every aspect of the evening was flawless. Thank you 🙏

The food and atmosphere are fantastic. The chef even came out to introduce himself and one of the courses. The only reason it doesn't get 5* is because the server wrongly assumed we were celebrating my husband's PhD (rather than mine) and, upon first introduction, he ignored me and my mother in law and proceeded to shower my husband with praise. Not a big deal, he apologised once we corrected him and had a fantastic night otherwise. My husband deserves every bit of praise but people should not assume! Would give 4.7* if I could and would return for the food.

We dined at the Legacy for Valentine's night. Delicious tasting menu with a classic flight of wines. All outstanding. What made the evening was the staff. They clearly enjoy working there and together as a team. Darren, head waiter and Derek, sommelier were absolutely brilliant. Whilst expensive, it felt good value. And a restaurant we will return to.

We had a wonderful dinner in Legacy led by Ahmed Abdalla. When we entered in the hotel we have been escorted by Rob. Then Darren introduced his self to us with a big smile and sat us down to our table, both Darren and Derek has good knowledge about the menu and wine. Really passionate people and very observative. Reece one of the chef came to see us and serve our canape, well explained and detailed. Also big shout out to Ciara, I love the fact that every time she brings the food she put the lamp high so I can take a nice photo. Thank you Ciara Overall we did enjoy our meal, the creativity of the chef combining flavours, textures and applying storytelling behind each dish is amazing. A chef who cooks with heart. We will definitely coming back.

We dined at Legacy to celebrate my wife’s birthday. We both enjoy good food and fine dining, so were very much looking forward to our evening and had high expectations. To say those expectations were exceeded is an understatement, to say the least. We were blown away by every single part of our experience and can’t recommend Legacy highly enough. The food was spectacular. There wasn’t a single course that was anything other than perfect. The chefs adapted a few of the courses to accommodate our tastes without any hesitation. The sommelier was able to recommend a perfect wine and desert wine, which ended up being spot on for the food being served. The restaurant has intentionally limited the covers to make sure of a great atmosphere and it is beautifully furnished to make the host of this amazing building. As faultless as the food was, it wasn’t even the best part. The best part of the experience was Darren, who was an absolutely sensational host. He showed the perfect blend of care, attention and humour and went out of his way at every turn to make sure we had the perfect evening. Not at any point did we feel rushed or that we were putting him out. He is a true asset to the establishment. I would recommend Legacy to anyone and everyone. We hope to be back in the future and I’ve no doubt there’ll be a star or two next to its name by then.

We dined at Legacy to celebrate my wife’s birthday. We both enjoy good food and fine dining, so were very much looking forward to our evening and had high expectations. To say those expectations were exceeded is an understatement, to say the least. We were blown away by every single part of our experience and can’t recommend Legacy highly enough. The food was spectacular. There wasn’t a single course that was anything other than perfect. The chefs adapted a few of the courses to accommodate our tastes without any hesitation. The sommelier was able to recommend a perfect wine and desert wine, which ended up being spot on for the food being served. The restaurant has intentionally limited the covers to make sure of a great atmosphere and it is beautifully furnished to make the host of this amazing building. As faultless as the food was, it wasn’t even the best part. The best part of the experience was Darren, who was an absolutely sensational host. He showed the perfect blend of care, attention and humour and went out of his way at every turn to make sure we had the perfect evening. Not at any point did we feel rushed or that we were putting him out. He is a true asset to the establishment. I would recommend Legacy to anyone and everyone. We hope to be back in the future and I’ve no doubt there’ll be a star or two next to its name by then.

Tasting Menu - A fantastic experience …. The staff are knowledgable, friendly and discuss all aspects of the experience with you. Food was presented excellently and all of the courses were delicious - Superb ✅

Absolutely fantastic night at Legacy. We were looked after by Darren and Derek who were so friendly and professional. The food and wine were amazing and made for a very special night.

Can't express enough how wonderful the entire experience was. The restaurant manager said it should be as relaxed as eating in their living room and it truly was. The food was exceptional and it had the right balance in terms of quantity. We had the prestige wine pairing and it was a great choice as the wines were delicious. They truly complemented the food! The service was amazing. The two restaurant managers topped off the whole experience perfectly. They were engaging, knowledgeable and funny. Even got a great wine recommendation for our Christmas dinner! This is an expensive dinner, but for a special occasion you really do get what you pay for, an experience!

Bit of a spur of the moment mid-week treat, stayed at the Grand and decided to try out their Legacy Restaurant. Glad we did. Although there were only 3 other tables atmosphere was good and the two gentlemen serving were absolutely first rate. Perfect service and just the right amount of interaction, as one stated you're here to enjoy the food and atmosphere not feel uncomfortable. All course were extremely well prepared and cooked. Chef came out to explain the amuse bouche where I think he get's an opportunity to really try stuff out, really appreciated his insight. Some really unusual and interesting ingredients used throughout. The crab, celeriac and lamb dishes all stood out as did the fabulously chocolatey final desert.

Anniversary meal that we will not forget in a hurry. Every course was delicious and the wine paring was perfect. Derek was an outstanding host and sommelier, waiting staff were knowledgeable and Head Chef Ahmed and team are a very talented team of chefs. Any dietary requests were met with an alternative so you do not feel like you are missing out. Highly recommend.

The service was fabulous – professional and efficient, but also really personable and friendly. Good atmosphere too – intimate, relaxed, classy. The food was impressive. We had the 8 course tasting menu (plus canapés) with wine pairing. Every course was excellent – great flavours, well balanced, original combinations, very enjoyable. Given the price, you expect perfection, and it almost delivered. Nearly all the food was perfect – the canapés and desserts were particular stand-outs – but there were a couple of minor shortcomings: the lobster ravioli had brilliant flavours, but unfortunately the pasta was undercooked; and the lamb tasted wonderful, but was slightly overcooked. However, these are just minor niggles – I’ve still got to round it up to a 5 star rating overall, and would definitely recommend it to others.

The service was fabulous – professional and efficient, but also really personable and friendly. Good atmosphere too – intimate, relaxed, classy. The food was impressive. We had the 8 course tasting menu (plus canapés) with wine pairing. Every course was excellent – great flavours, well balanced, original combinations, very enjoyable. Given the price, you expect perfection, and it almost delivered. Nearly all the food was perfect – the canapés and desserts were particular stand-outs – but there were a couple of minor shortcomings: the lobster ravioli had brilliant flavours, but unfortunately the pasta was undercooked; and the lamb tasted wonderful, but was slightly overcooked. However, these are just minor niggles – I’ve still got to round it up to a 5 star rating overall, and would definitely recommend it to others.

Absolutely unreal experience! Food is next level however the service really elevates it (fine dining yet somehow not stuffy!). Darren and the team really make it, a truly exceptional experience from start to finish!

We had the most amazing tasting menu at Legacy on Saturday evening. Darren and Derek together with their team looked after us superbly. The food was incredible and Derek was the perfect sommelier, recommending some beautiful wines. Nothing was too much trouble at all and cannot recommend this restaurant highly enough. 5 star treatment 👌🏻

Disappointing. Not only did it not live up to the expectation, but there were times when it was actually very poor - to the point of leaving several courses after a sighting nibble. Meat courses were especially bad - unsure what’s going on there but all tasted very odd. I’m sensitive to smells, and could smell the unclean table wear throughout. This and the fishy tasting chicken make me think it’s a cleanliness issue in the kitchen / pot washing department. The above issues aside - the courses were uninspiring and pretty poorly put together. Nowhere near the level expected. Wine taster also distinctly average. Left extremely unhappy - considering the boastful marketing and high expectation - without any effort by the staff to help. For a £500 meal for two, one expects far better. Fortunately I’ve experienced some outstanding restaurants around the world - but the best advice I can give legacy, is to go and sample something closer to home, and see how it’s really done. Rafters (in Sheffield) is superb and a direct comparison; similar tasting style menu, sommelier on the bottles, similar price point, northern England, etc etc. I’m several trips deep with rafters now - it’s consistently excellent and undoubtedly a million miles ahead.

The Wife and I dined here for our Anniversary the food, wine and service were amazing, Darren and Derek plus the rest of the Team were first Class 👍 👌

Very cool experience. There are very few tables in the space, so it was an intimate experience. Our server knew the menu inside and out, and was clearly passionate about providing the best possible evening. We enjoyed the tasting menu, and each item that came out was a conversation piece. We added the prestige wine pairing, but it *may* have been a bit too much wine for our table. All in all DEFINITELY worth it, and for us - a great way to reconnect with friends we hadn't seen in years.

Excellent food and service! Definitely one of the best in York. A star should just a matter of time. Highly recommended.

Food heaven. A feast for the eyes and palate. We me the very passionate chef who explained the appetisers which looked almost to beautiful to eat. Wine paring and service was exceptional. A memorable experience for a us on a special occasion.

We were staying at The Grand and chose to eat at the Legacy to celebrate our anniversary. The restaurant is a beautiful intimate setting with just 8 tables, well spaced so you have your own space. The welcome and service throughout the evening was warm, welcoming and lighthearted, making it easy to relax and enjoy the experience. We had the 8 course tasting menu and each course, including the three canapes were served with a story and a sense of humour. A shout out for the Porterhouse rolls, we could have taken a bag of those to go for breakfast! We loved the use of local ingredients including honey from the bees living on the roof of the Grand. For a fine dining experience that makes you feel welcome, relaxed and with no expectations that you should be a 'foodie' we would certainly recommend the Legacy.

We had an incredible evening at Legacy at The Grand. Darren who looked after us was so warm and friendly and made us feel very at home. The food was incredible, we loved every dish, especially the celeriac (trust me). Would highly recommend!

We have been meaning to dine at Legacy since it first opened but wanted to wait to see if its reviews were consistently excellent before trying it out. Well we certainly weren't disappointed as the standard of cuisine, service and overall ambience were truly remarkable. From the warm welcome when we arrived, starting with scrumptious canapés served by Head Chef, Ahmed Abdalla himself through each incredible course and the perfectly matched wine pairings this was a meal that will live long in the memory. The food was exquisite in taste and presentation with clever flavour combinations and texture to make your taste buds tingle! I should also commend the excellent front of house staff Darren, Ammette, Derek and Lucas who served with humour, knowledge and passion. They are a real credit to Legacy and the Grand Hotel. My wife and I can't recommend this restaurant highly enough and we are sure to return at some point.

Great food and delicious wine pairing. Head Chef Ahmed Abdallas food combinations were a delight - nothing jarred. The crab dish has gone into our all time great dishes. Ahmed came to meet guests and present the amuse bouche - two of them were spectacular. ‘Old school’ sommelier Derek Scaife created a perfectly balanced complimentary wine flight. A delightful treat for food and wine lovers in a calming intimate locale. Support this excellent home of gastronomy! We will return in Autumn to try the game menu.

Completely blown away by the outstanding service and food served here. Chef Ahmed put together a very nostalgic, fun and delicious tasting menu here. I have to shout out the service team who took great care of us for their friendly and knowledgeable nature.

We had a wonderful 8 course set menu at The Legacy. It’s a small restaurant with only 8 tables, which is a treat in itself as you already feel special in such an intimate setting. My parents dined at Fat Duck and Waterside Inn during this trip and rated the food at The Legacy better than these restaurants. The menu is well balanced and serving of dishes flowed well. Derek the sommelier was great. For foodies, the Legacy is a must try and I hope will become more well known on the fine dining scene so get in quick! This team deserves accolades for such a solid well crafted dining experience and we wish them well!

This was without doubt outstanding. We stayed at the grand hotel and my husband booked this. I live in London and we have eaten at many fine restaurants and this is up there with the best. The wine pairing was perfect courtesy of Derek the sommelier who was lovely. I would definitely recommend this and will return. Thank you for a wonderful experience. The service was wonderful and everyone who served us made us smile while be professional.

The restaurant is small, but it is comfortable and the tables are reasonably spaced. Service is impeccable and performed at a sensible pace. The dishes on the tasting menu were varied and well matched. Cooking and seasoning were precise and the flavour of the individual...

Overall standard was very good. But there are a few areas that need attention. Firstly, part of my fish was undercooked. I asked for the chef to be told, expecting some feedback / explanation / apology. None came until I asked the waiter again at...

Unfortunately i didn't get to try the food due to the terrible treatment and service i have received from James Burkin. I had a booking for 7pm Sunday night and at 3pm i emailed to ask if i could cancel as i was staying in the Grand hotel and didn't feel too great so wanted an early night. Chloe Collins responded to my email to advise she had cancelled my reservation but due to the late notice my card would be charged £100. I replied to say i didn't realise so to keep my booking as i might as well turn up to try and eat £100 worth of food that be charged for nothing. Chloe then responded at 4.38pm to say she had re-instated my booking. As I was really struggled my husband suggested i email Chloe back to ask for the food to be delivered to me in the hotel room, i did this at 5.54pm and i gave my room number. I didn't hear anything more and then when no food arrived at 7pm i thought they had decided not to charge me the cancelation fee rather than bring my meal to the room. I then received an email reply to the one with my room number from James Burkin saying that he could not find a reservation under my name and what was my room number. I replied to say the email string he had emailed from had the room number on it and that I had checked my bank and i had been charged the £100 but no food was sent to my room. I asked for the refund as this was a mistake. I am afraid that for Legacy they are not able to deliver food to rooms due to the nature of the menu, also they would not have been able to deliver anything to the value of the £100.00 charged. This is the repones i got from James. I can see that my colleague did advise the cancelation policy and then also that the dining reservation had been re-instated at your request. Unfortunately in this instance we would not be able to offer a refund of the cancellation fee. So James has refused to refund the cancellation fee even though he only advised food could not be taken from the hotel restaurant to one of their own rooms the following morning. I have asked for proof of where this was advised to me before my booking rather than the next morning so that i could have got myself to the meal and my husband could have just eaten but now i am not getting a response. The hotel was lovely and the staff couldn't do enough for you but unfortunately the restaurant is part of the hotel and what a let down. Its now left a bitter taste and the restaurant has really dragged the hotel down with it so im going to seek legal action about how i can my money back and then not be allowed to treat anyone like this again.

Love this restaurant. Very intimate and special. Fine dining tasting menu. Highly recommended.

Dinner. The Grand York, the city’s only five-star hotel.Opened its fine dining restaurant, Legacy, in September last year. Head chef Ahmed (ex Skosh) has developed a fantastic menu that is dedicated to local provenance and showcases classic Yorkshire produce with a modern twist. Legacy is a small and intimate restaurant serving their 'Signature tasting' menu £120 pp. Once seated, appetisers are served with a complimentary glass of @nyetimber PARKERHOUSE ROLL Cultured butter, herb butter CONFIT BEETROOT* Yellison goats cheese, miso *one of the best beetroot dishes we have ever had. WHITBY CRAB Avocado, calamansi LOBSTER RAVIOLI Shellfish bisque SALT BAKED CELERIAC Summer truffle, hazelnut pesto BUTTER POACHED TURBOT* Wye Valley asparagus, champagne sauce *star of the show SPRING YORKSHIRE LAMB* BBQ aubergine, lemon yoghurt *absolutely delicious CRÈME FRAÎCHE SORBET Lime, oabika THE GRAND HONEY Yuzu, milk ice cream We didn't know what to expect from such a new fine dining restaurant on the scene. It was an absolute triumph. Everything was amazing. From the beautiful surroundings to the service and, of course, the food. Get yourself booked in to Yorks' newest rising star.

Fantastic addition to York only 5 star hotel managed to get in on a Saturday night with my partner, lovely relaxing bar with live music for pre dinner drink, we went with the 8 course taster menu and wine paring, a truly magical experience every...

Legacy is a nice addition to York’s burgeoning fine dining scene I have no doubt, but, despite the groundswell of comments forecasting it gaining a Michelin Star I’m of the opinion it’s somewhere short of gaining that accolade in the foreseeable future. While certainly some...

Take all of the best comments from all of the 5 star reviews and that’s what you will get at Legacy. Superb food, superb service and ambience and a special thank you to Derek who made us feel extremely welcome. A great way to celebrate...

A stylish, sophisticated but still intimate and unpretentious restaurant. 8 course tasting menu was fabulous and even made it gluten free. Met the friendly chef and the waiters were all professional and friendly. Was pricey though. Should be in line for a Michelin star.

Absolutely First Class. An amazing setting inside the Historic Grand Hotel in York. From the minute that we arrived, we were met with a warm welcome and taken to the wonderful Legacy Restaurant, it was Splendour ,Theatre and Customer Service Excellence all the way. Oh...

Just had a lovely evening, 8 course taster at the Legacy. The staff were great especially the Sommelier Derek.Thanks J&J.

Special birthday treat at this beautiful restaurant. Our evening was superb and I am not easily pleased! Everything, from the fabulous food, wine pairing and service, absolutely nothing to fault. Lovely decor, chilled vibe and really relaxing. The food really is very deserving of the...

Lovely stay at The Grand, York celebrating our anniversary and a big birthday! The Grand’s new Legacy restaurant (of 8 months) is every bit to Michelin standard in my humble opinion after experiencing their taster menu. A gastronomic delight coupled with truly superb service.

Fantastic meal and wonderful service. Was blown away by how good the meal was, and the wine pairing worked beautifully Thank you to all for a truly amazing evening!

Great food, great wine and amazing atmosphere.

Fantastic place! Food was great, different and very interesting. They made a special menu for me as a vegetarian, super tasty and service was excellent. Totally recommended

We had the pleasure of eating in this beautiful restaurant last night. The food was out of this world! Every course on the taster menu was beautiful. We have eaten at many one, two and three Michelin starred restaurants over the years and this is...

food was beyond phenomenal!! derek provided excellent service and a fantastic wine pairing . I would absolutley recommend to anyone looking for a true culinary expirience.

We came for a birthday meal on Saturday night and wow what a treat this was, it far exceeded our expectations! The standard of the food, the design, the subtle flavours, the service, it all flowed seamlessly. The canapes as well - wow! There was...

We dined here whilst having a short break at The Grand as a pre Christmas treat. The eight course tasting menu is exceptional, course after course was stunning. Derek the sommelier is very attentive and makes you feel very welcome, as does all the staff,...

We went to Legacy as a group of 6 to enjoy their taster menu, however they surpassed themselves. Every course was as good as the previous. We will definitely return.

We were merely hoping to socially distance with quality food. Instead, we had a memorable gorgeous evening with attentive service, incredible food and imaginative wines that paired perfectly with what was being served. It is difficult to put in writing just how special this restaurant....

Fine dining in luxury restaurant to celebrate our 30th wedding anniversary. Eight course gourmet tasting menu was a delightful blend of local specialties done with a culinary twist of excellence. Derek was very attentive this private space, aided by the sweet Ned. Grab whilst you...

The only reason I didn't give Legacy a full 5, is for textures and seasoning. It should be remembered however that 4 is 'very good' and not just 'good'. Most dishes, apart from the Halibut, just lacked that bit more seasoning to bring out the...

We had the pleasure of experiencing Legacy’s tasting menu, created by Head Chef Ahmed. We coupled this with the wine flight, which I must say is not to be missed! At the start of the meal, Ahmed visited our table to present the first course....

Having eaten at many Michelin starred restaurants around the world, (28 and counting)when looking for a special meal when we are visiting an area we are quite discerning. We chose to stay at The Grand because we were intrigued about the tasting menu at Legacy...

Amazing food and experience, all waiting staff had good knowledge of food and the restaurant manager had excellent knowledge of wine pairings Wouldn’t be surprised if this gets a Michelin Star within the next few years!!

Incredible, luxurious and deliciously inventive tasting menu, with uniqye xombinations beautifully presented. Couldnt say a favourite, every cpurse was different and perfect, with expert wine pairings deftly explained for every course. We went to celebrate our 10th wedding anniversary and came away feeling well and...

We ate at Legacy to celebrate a special birthday, and we couldn't have chosen a better location. The surroundings, staff and food combined to create a perfect dining experience. The tasting menu created by Chef Ahmed was exceptional; every dish was exquisite, both in presentation...

The overall experience at Legacy was first rate from beginning to end. Impeccable service, amazing food, delicious wines paired perfectly and a wonderful ambience resulted in an outstanding even for our group who were visiting York on a garden tour. It was a special occasion...

Ate here for the first time a couple of nights ago, and they couldn't have made us feel more special. Every course was explained, the food was exquisite and paired with wonderful wine. I remain very covid aware and the team went above and beyond...

Not a 5 star room, twin room with only one chair, also card key did not work changed card still did not work cleaner helped us by calling maintence who changed batteries, disabeled lift to restaurant did not work so had to eat evening meal, breakfast and afternoon tea all set us up in whiskey lounge where tables to low, chairs not fit for purpose, then on evening I also caught my arm on table which was rough to touch in our room. Spa and pool really goo and relaxing, porters and reception staff really good and Sandra tried to help with the issues which were still out standing on our departure

Outstanding place !! wine pairing is just amazing derek certainly knows his wine & is such lovely guy ! The food that is presented to you looks amazing, so colourful you can certainly see the love that is put into each & every dish .

A tasting menu that tickled the taste buds in beautiful surroundings. Chef Ahmed’s menu was imaginative and so immaculately presented. The experience begins with canapés and fizz. Big shout out for the sublime oysters! This was followed by 8 of the most delicious dishes I’ve...

I was really really impressed with my meal here, which I chanced upon when organising a last minute trip to York to celebrate an anniversary. I got very lucky with the food, service, and atmosphere. Overall: Highly recommended, and the wine flight was plentiful and...