Restaurant Number 20 in Scarborough

We had a fantastic meal here during our holiday in Whitby at the end of August. Amazing food, great atmosphere in an intimate space. The starter in particular was one of the nicest things we have ever had. Staff were by lovely, very friendly and knowledgeable. A perfect end to a week away.

Wow another fabulous visit! The food is amazing & service second to none, I always say I’m declining the pud but I just can’t resist!. We’ve been fortunate to dine in some of the finest establishments but this is by far up there at the top of our list!! Homely atmosphere with a slight boho vibe, bubbly & super friendly hosts and they remember you after each visit. I was lucky enough to spend my birthday there this year……. Highly recommend xx

Couldn't fault it. +Staff were helpful friendly and knowledgeable and couldn't do enough for you. +Small cosy setting (a terrace house downstairs converted into a dining area) in two rooms with an open kitchen in the middle. +Open fire. +Clean toilets. +Menu is changeable as it is based on fresh fish and food deliveries. +No vegetarian options offered, but all meals are adapted by the chef on request. +In the Michelin Guide. +Pricey £££ +Great Treat.

Still the best... On a trip around restaurants in North Yorkshire this was the best. Consistency, consistency, consistency... And the desert,burnt cheesecake; please give me the whole cake next time ... totally scrumptious

We visited on an evening in August expecting to be amazed given all the 5 star reviews. In summary the food was nice and well put together but just wasn’t special like we’d expected. Seems harsh as it’s not easy to articulate why but it just didn’t make us desperate to return. We’ve had better elsewhere. I didn’t find the restaurant layout particularly relaxing. The owner was rushing around trying to cater for the whole restaurant by herself. While she was really friendly and attentive, an extra FOH staff member might have been better. Still a good restaurant but in my opinion not as good as the other reviews suggested.

We had an absolutely first rate dining experience at Restaurant Number 20. It's a small, intimate restaurant, and we were waited on by Sue, one of the owners, who was charming. The food was delicious from first to last: fabulous sea bass and lamb, plus the best panna cotta I've ever tasted. They also willingly accommodated our learning-disabled son with an appropriately adjusted meal for him. This place is great: unpretentious but excellent cuisine, relying on the finest ingredients to create memorable meals. Thank you Sue and Jason!

Lovely family restaurant. Excellent food and lovely friendly service. Will definitely be back. Knowledgeable advice regarding wine and food choices. (particularly the Pecorino wine and the burnt cheesecake (we all agreed it was the best cheesecake we had ever tasted) Would thoroughly recommend to anyone staying nearby. Really enjoyed walking back along the coast path to Runswick Bay after our meals.

Lovely meal, service and atmosphere. Would definitely come back and recommend when visiting the area. A unique place.

Absolutely gorgeous meal, wonderful host, accommodated our young daughter who also loved the food. Please visit, you won’t be disappointed

Excellent in all categories! Lovely service and amazing food

I was treated to this beautiful and quirky restaurant by my lovely lady. The hostess (Sue) was so warm, welcoming and attentive. She greeted everyone with a huge smile and radiant energy. The food was absolutely superb, I've never had tuna presented so well and taste so amazing. The steak was absolutely exquisite. Everything was exceptional quality even right down the oil to dip our very tasty homemade focaccia in! I cannot recommend this place enough. This one place not to be missed!

What a glorious summers evening we had here The food was outstanding,the wine superb,,and the ambience and service just perfect. What a wonderful restaurant

Another lovely visit to our favourite restaurant, warm welcomes from Sue and beautiful food cooked by the Fish-Master, Jason, ably assisted by Joe (but there’s Beef if you prefer it). We had excellent Turbot on a bed of crushed new potatoes and green beens, enhanced with olives and a drizzle of oil, one of the best things we have eaten here. Delicious! Give Sue a ring for a reservation on your next Yorkshire Coast adventure, you won’t regret it!

Nothing but excellent.. Top end when it comes to price, so if you can afford this sorta thing you must go, if it’s just above your budget take the plunge. Because I’ll bet you won’t eat better for some time… Make sure to take a walk to the coast after.

This place is excellent. The food was delicious and the wines. The host looked after us very well and was friendly and welcoming. The chef really knows his business, the best seafood I've ever eaten in Yorkshire.

A really great place. The owner provided exceptional service in this intimate dining room. The interior is decorated cleanly with impressionistic paintings on the walls while soft but fitting music plays as you relax and ready yourself for the meal. The changing menu comes on clean A4 paper, probably printed recently, and never reused. A nice touch. The food was high grade. Relatively small but nicely thought out portions of good quality ingredients cooked well. To start I had lamb chops. A highlight was the panna cotta - perfectly done. If you are looking for a place to eat that will leave a lasting positive impression and don't mind forking out a bit for the experience. Go here.

Exceptionally good food and service at this small establishment. Fresh garden produce, turbot still twitching, ‘burnt’ cheesecake so good that my wife tried to bribe them to cough up the recipe. Definitely worth a detour, or do yourself a favour and stay overnight at St Hilda’s which is a 5 minute walk. Thank you Sue and Jason

I thought our last meal here was one of the best of the year but this was even better. If it came to it I could simply just eat the plate of beans - they are so good. The dessert was wonderful! - the best I have had for a very long time. My wife's 70th birthday turned into a very special occasion. Thanks you Sue and Jason.

We decided to have a break from the Christmas madness staying overnight in Staithes and having dinner at this unassuming little restaurant just down the coast in Port Mulgrave. What can I say? It was a lovely experience, felt like being invited around for tea rather than eating at a fancy restaurant and I mean that in a really good way. Jill and Jason couldn’t have been more friendly and the food was fantastic. I had the crab risotto to start which was fresh and delicious with my wife having the delicate ravioli - it was perfect. Mains were a slab of beautifully cooked Halibut on a bed of grilled fennel - superb with my wife going for the fillet steak - again perfectly cooked on the griddle. Desserts were some lovely blue cheese with quince jelly and a delightfully light panna cotta - the best custard I’ve ever tasted. All in all - what a gem of a place. If you know you are staying nearby - get in touch as early as you can as they are often booked up and it really would be a shame to miss the chance of eating here.

Absolutely perfect. There's no other way to describe this place. Resteraunt 20 uses fresh locally sourced ingredients to serve a somewhat limited albeit exquisite menu, dependent on what is locally available. Service was prompt and informative, whilst not being overbearing. The atmosphere is small, secluded and extremely romantic. What an amazing find.

Both my wife and I agreed, this was the best meal we'd ever had. The flavours were so well put together, and the steaks cooked to perfection. Don't expect a Miller and Carter size menu. We had the option of 3 starters, 2 main courses and 3 puds. But this simply means that every single dish is constructed with care and pride rather than standard food that's just churned out to the masses. All this brought to you by a lovely family in a very cosy atmosphere. We can't wait to go back!

We walked here on a wet and windy evening as a last minute booking. The food was amazing. The front of house lady was really friendly and nothing was too much trouble. It's a cosy environment and you can tell they really care about the food and their guests. I would visit again if I were in the area. Thank you!

What a joy...top class "cosy" restaurant in tiny Port Mulgrave. Stunning setup, great quality food and with the amazing Sue creating an amazing Yorkshire warmth in her hospitality and chats....all in a small, discreet dining room (Book!). Ravioli and bruschettas to start were perfect and filet steak (perfectly bleu) and char mains were equally delicious. Would highly recommend and will return from London if plans, spawned from Sue's local recommendations to visit the beautiful moors, are fulfilled and turn into walking the Cleveland Way..thanks

What a beautiful quirky place .. family run.. the ambience is perfect and the food outstanding .. small menu but gives neat .. fish and vegetarian menu .. you can see them cooking your food so you know it’s all fine fresh to order .. for the standard of food the price is very fitting .. it’s a must to go but book in advance

My friend and I were celebrating our separate birthdays. A treat to ourselves. What a treat it turned out to be. I had been once before. It was my friends first time ( I’m certain it won’t be her last). I had been to their previous restaurant not far away. Number 20 is a more intimate experience. We were greeted by Sue always welcoming. Coincidentally we both chose exactly the same for each of the three courses. Each morsel was a delight to the palate. This place is a gem to be treasured. Thank you No 20 you for a wonderful evening.

This was the best dining experience me & my husband have ever had at Restaurant Number 20 Me and my husband call ourselves foodies, but this was on a complete other level. Michelin recommended restaurant, Restaurant Number 20 based in Port Mulgrave, has the most amazing, friendly, and relaxed atmosphere. The service was perfect, my husband had some questions (this is a common theme🤣), and Sue was so helpful and insightful ahhhhh it was just so wonderful 💕 Onto the food - the restaurant has a differing menu every day. There was an option of 3 starters, mains & desserts so we managed 2/3 of the menu: Starters Chargrilled lamb cutlets, bruschetta, chard & lemon Sunsweet melon & prosciutto Mains Turbot fillet, organic spello lentils and peas, marsh samphire, salsa verde & lemon oil Wild sea bass fillet, grilled polenta, roast red pepper, courgette trifolati, anchovy & rosemary sauce Desserts Burnt cheesecake & roast apricot New season raspberries, ricotta & lemon The food was absolutely out of this world, I know it's very random but I can't stop thinking about that roasted apricot 🤣 Honestly, would recommend this 1000x over, we will definitely be back!!

As a solo diner, I was made to feel very welcome. My fillet steak was cooked to perfection and was definitely the best I've tasted in any restaurant I've visited. I loved the ambience of the restaurant, and the staff couldn't have done enough for everyone present. It's a very friendly place and diners feel very comfortable indeed. I cannot recommend it highly enough; all visitors to this beautiful part of the world should go and enjoy a superb dining experience at Number 20!

Truly the best meal I’ve ever had. The restaurant has a beautiful, friendly ambience. The owner was extremely knowledgable and welcoming to myself and my girlfriend and really enhanced the experience. The food was incredible and so well thought out; each dish was unique, fresh and delicious. I truly can’t recommend Restaurant Number 20 enough.

Delicious food. Small restaurant with short menu and wine list. Real food cooked superbly - no tweezers have artfully places a minuscule flower petal! Crab pasta some of the best I’ve had and local trout excellent. Highly recommended

We decided to eat here having read many fantastic recommendations and found the restaurant to be even better. Wonderful fresh ingredients carefully prepared in the immaculate little kitchen beside the dining room. The food was excellent, the restaurant was cosy and charming, and everyone was extremely friendly and welcoming. They are only open on certain days so it is very important to book well in advance. A must for any foodies staying in the area.

Gastronomic highlight of our trip to Whitby! I had an expertly cooked crab risotto in which all the flavours came through at different points….delicious. Followed by John Dory with very tasty accompaniments. A simple dessert of panna cotta and chocolate finished the meal perfectly. What’s not to like 😁

Small cover restaurant with an understandably narrow menu. Good quality ingredients but safe. What could have been a pleasant experience was ruined by has been opinionated elderly front of staff who quite possibly had done their time at Royston Vassey. This restaurant has all the criteria essential for an immediate failure so book immediately.

It's a very good restaurant. A bit pricey but worth it. Book well in advance, they are not well known yet and only open when the numbers are sufficient.

We had walked from Whitby to Staines and were lucky to get a table for dinner. The food was just fantastic, spot-on favours and beautifully put together. We loved watching Jason and his son working in tandem to produce fantastic plates of food. The front-of house is all taken care of by Sue, and she manages to deliver, clear and chat with an effortless smile throughout. We loved our evening here!

Second visit this evening & as perfect as the first. #superlative

Great food and great service as always. I had the beef carpaccio to start, turbot as the main and baked cheesecake for dessert, …. all of which I would recommend!! Looking forward to coming back soon.

What a charming place! The setting and service are very welcoming and the food was fantastic. The standard is high and pricing reasonable. If you're in the area and looking for an excellent evening then it's a must. Thank you Sue and team.

Superb food and service. A real gem. Highly recommended!!

This was a meal to remember not just for the excellent food but also the homely feel of the place. The food was of an brilliant standard & the service was warm and friendly. Like I say, we felt like their guests not just customers.

We enjoyed the food, but were astonished to hear that they get their fish couriered from Brixham. So sorry that local fish is not deemed good enough!

Our go-to home for excellent fish cookery, we were so fortunate to return on a night when Cornish Tuna was on the menu but all the ingredients are fresh, carefully selected and super-tasty. The small family team have everything under control to ensure your complete...

Wow, wow, just wow! This place is pure gold. I can’t really describe sufficiently how amazing the experience was. The restaurant is intimate and cosy, dripping style and sophistication, but remaining so comfortable. Front of house is welcoming and efficient, but engaging and fun also. But onto the food. Everything was prepped, cooked and seasoned to perfection. A particular highlight was the brill and the panna cotta. Honestly, this is the perfect restaurant with a team of 4 (run by husband, wife and two kids). Strong recommend, by far the best restaurant I’ve been to in the county.

Had such a fab night at nr20. Everything from the considered interior, cosy atmosphere, friendly service, incredibly delicious food made for a great experience. I had the pumpkin ravioli with sage butter to start with followed by the brill fillet with cannellini beans which were all scrumptious. The meal finished as strong as it started with perhaps the best panna cotta I have ever had. I also couldn’t resist a taste of the burnt cheesecake. Would highly recommend!

A small menu, but all cooked really well by a tiny team. We made this a destination dinner out and I am so pleased we did. Tiny restaurant and a bit of a blink and miss it location. But the food stands out- fresh, local and seasonal. Well constructed courses that let the quality of the food shine. We'll be back.

A hidden gem! I was treated to an evening to celebrate a special birthday. The restaurant is discrete and unique. We were welcomed with a warm and friendly face who made us feel like friends throughout. This was my first Michelin experience, I had expected pretentious, possibly a little “posh”, yet the staff were approachable and the setting was cosy and comfortable. I felt welcomed in to someone’s home. The food was absolutely delicious. The menu small, yet we felt spoiled for choice. My partner and I chose different dishes throughout so we could get a taster for everything. We went several weeks ago now and we are still talking about how amazing it was. We like to rate dishes out of 10, and on this occasion, everything got a 12!! The waitress was attentive and generously topped up our wine 😊 this restaurant was worth the visit to the East coast! I am already hoping to return …. Thank you number 20! What a beautiful and special experience!

What a cracking place. Fabulous open kitchen and a quirky feel to the restaurant. Had a fabulous meal here couldn’t fault it! Delicious

Yes, very expensive but in the end when compared to other places, the food is outstanding and worth every saved up penny.

Small but perfect. Small menu but beautifully presented and cooked. The steak was the best I have ever tasted.

We booked a table for last Wednesday evening. When I rang on the afternoon a very rude female told me they had no bookings! The hotel manager where we were staying told us that another of his guests met the same experience and he added that he had heard they were not opening again this year. AVOID

Incredible, unpretentious, delicious, understated, beautiful. Just returned from such a great night at Restaurant No 20, can’t stop thinking about how amazing an experience it truly was. Whilst the decor was relaxed and understated, the attentive, friendly, warm service was a real treat, and the...

I don’t usually write a review. However, there comes an exception and No20 is that exception! Where to begin. We rounded off a weeks stay for my mums birthday at No20 and it was the best decision yet. Front of house, absolutely sublime. Very knowledgeable...

Lovely service and great innovative food. Had a very enjoyable experience. Will return. Thanks

We had waited over a year for this visit as I had injured my leg and ended up in hospital on the night of our last reservation. Blink and you would miss it, in a row of houses in a tiny village with an understated...

I was so excited to visit a Michelin starred restaurant in Port Mulgrave. However, although the food was OK, it really wasn't anything spectacular or worthy of this status. Very ordinary bruschetta and uninspiring main with tinned canellini beans (?) and the cheese was a...

Absolutely loved this place - lovely atmosphere, great food, reasonably priced. Definitely going back !!!!

Deliciously fabulous, a real a la Carte treat.

Our trip back to Port Mulgrave has been delayed on a couple of occasions and this only increased the sense of anticipation for the warm welcome and wonderful cookery that we received. Starters of Iberico Pork and delicate Parma Ham on English Asparagus followed by...

Lovely setting and staff were fantastic. It was a little shame the food was just average for the Price. The pasta starter was rather odd but tasted nice and the mains were OK. Steaks were over cooked for our liking as we wanted rare and...

What a fabulous place to eat! Very tasteful decor, excellent although discreet service, fantastic food and wine and a lovely atmosphere. So glad we found this little family run restaurant which is probably one of the best places we have ever eaten. We shall be back!

Excellent..fab owners, top quality food.loved it

Absolutely amazing place, so inviting and intimate. Service, food & wine was out of this world; the menu is curated to perfection. Thank you Sue & Jason for hopefully the first of many fabulous experiences at No.20!

What a find! This hidden gem is a true treat experience: wonderful ambiance, expert wine selection and warm, friendly hosting. The cuisine is second to none - unbelievably fresh and cooked to utter perfection. I’ll be back!

Top quality food and excellent hosting.Went for an anniversary meal and were greeted as if we’re old friends ( our first visit) .Decor quirky without being in anyway pretentious.Will definitely return ( hopefully on numerous occasions). Thank you for a lovely evening

One fine evening in July, I whisked my visiting daughter off to Port Mulgrave for a long awaited visit to Sue & Jason's place! It's certainly unpretentious from the outside....we drove straight past it, inside, its very understated, but strangely welcoming! Into action sprang the...

On a very wild and windy weekend we’d managed to get a table at this gorgeous little restaurant. It’s a bit surreal to find a fine dining experience in a sleepy seaside hamlet but you must visit it to see it. Everything was lovely -...

Visited Restaurant 20 to celebrate a birthday and had a fantastic evening. Began with delicious bread and olive oil, followed by a full three course meal. I had crab risotto, monkfish and baked cheesecake. The food was faultless - delicious ingredients and the cooking executed...

Amazing food. Amazing service. Amazing people. Phenomenal!

Stunning, the best meal out we have had for a long time

I expected a bit more. I was left feeling a bit disappointed. It was a good meal but not a great meal and £133 for 2 for 3 courses and a bottle of wine was expensive by my standards. Starters were good - a mushroom...

Absolutely amazing! Definitely the best restaurant we have visited as foodies for many months, would highly recommend. Booked in advance, the personal service was exceptional.

A fantastic restaurant with a fresh, daily changing menu. My fiancé and I had a starter, menu and shared a dessert. The food was flavourful and a real delight. The restaurant only seats about 20/30 people so book early as it’s one not to be...

Excellent Michelin star restaurant. Beautifully cooked food and such a warm welcome.

Outstanding in every way. Menu changes daily depending on the ingredients available to them and its very small (3 of each starter/main/dessert), but utterly perfect in every way. The food is exquisite and much like the whole feel of the restaurant - refined and expertly...

Lovely food, host was really friendly x

We had a great dinner in this small and tucked away spot. The choices are limited to 3 for each course but every dish was the highest quality ingredients cooked to perfection. Accompanied by a lovely wine list, friendly staff and unusual art/decor. We’ll definitely...

Wonderful dinner. Had such a fantastic, fun evening - we were all brilliantly catered for by the simple but thoughtful menu. Everyone (including children) loved everything. Delicious and super fresh from start to finish. Sue, Jason and son are doing a phenomenal job.

What a delightful evening - we were looked after so well by Sue and the food was excellent. Loved it all but particularly the burnt cheesecake and the crab risotto. Definitely recommend an evening here if you are resident or visiting.

Food and service are outstanding.

Holiday treat , lucky enough to get a cancellation… from the minute we arrived we were treated to the best personal service from Sue, husband Jason & so in the kitchen cooked us the most delicious food. The wine selection as also is the menu...

So so pleased to be back in Sue and Jason’s care after another “reopening”. Everything as it always was and as it should be with a shiny red Michelin Plate proudly displayed by the door. At last the inspectors have found their way to this...

Try as I might there is absolutely no reason not to continue the run of 5 star ratings for this wonderful restaurant. This was our first visit and we were welcomed by name on arrival. That was impressive and things only got better: great service,...

A small menu with only a few choices over three courses. The quality of the cooking was very good. Service relaxed and pleasant. The restaurant is small with…..you got it 20 covers! Wine list again short and a tad expensive. The bottles of beer a...

Really enjoyed this Laid back, delightful service Delicious food, albeit from a short menu - 3/3/3+cheese The fish we each had - turbot for Pip, sea-trout for me - were both perfectly cooked with lovely accompaniments Shame on the 4 'no-shows' they had tonight

A great restaurant. Delicious food, wonderful service and a relaxed atmosphere. The thoughtfulness, attention and care shown in both food and welcome made us very happy indeed. Thank you.

Wow what a find !!!!!! Family excellence in a boutique restaurant. Already booked for our next visit Amazing food, freshly made to order in an open kitchen. The owner greeted us and served us the whole meal. So friendly and enthusiastic. What an absolute pleasure!!!...

We happened upon Number 20, whilst staying in Port Mulgrave in early September. When I initially made contact on a Tuesday, both the Friday and Saturday were fully booked. However, Sue took my details, and called me back the following day, as she had had...

Tucked away on a narrow residential lane, you’d be forgiven for ignoring this diamond by the beach, and you’d be the poorer for that miss. A simple, short menu with a modern twist is expertly presented by chef Jason, and supported by an equally inviting...

This was a surprising delicious meal we had while on holiday along the Yorkshire coast. My first thought was that the name ‘Restaurant 20’ was pretentious, but the dining experience was the opposite- a candlelit living room turned dining room. This was a perfect cozy meal between friends. Our bill was about £63 per person with drinks. The menu was short and meat heavy, but everything was delicious. We had grilled sea bass and a small steak, both excellent. Starters of beef salami and mozzarella and one of the stars dishes was the Light and delicate panacotta, yum. Sue was a wonderful host and offered us tips on where to find local produce and fish.

It says something about a restaurant if there are happy people and a great atmosphere, even with social distancing. There were many happy people the evening we were there most obviously because of excellent food such as Arctic charr, a pink freshwater fish with a...

As someone else on here says, you might think the complete run of 5* reviews are too good to be true but when a small, expert team come together, only good things happen. We are regulars here, we travel up from Whitby for the welcome,...

The reviews look too good to be true but that is not the case as the simple reality is that this is a small but perfectly formed Restaurant serving top quality food and wine. My recent meal was fully as good as my very high...

Very Fine food . Nice ambience . Friendly owners . Highly recommended. Will be back as often as we can .

Our second visit in a month, we are blown away by the quality of the food, and the delectable flavours, simply wonderful, we are so pleased to have this restaurant on our radar, not to be missed.

Fantastic! We booked for a friends 75th birthday and the evening was wonderful. The interior was cosy with 2 lovely fires and excellent art work on the walls. The food was the best I've had in this area for some time. There were four choices of starter/main and dessert. The variety was excellent and we were all catered for. I had halibut and it was delicious - so fresh! The staff couldn't do enough for us but weren't fussy or over attentive. They even organised a taxi to get us home at the end of the evening. This restaurant is in the Good Food Guide and deserves to be there 100%. If you are in the area and like good food then pay this place a visit.

We had our company Christmas meal here. Just my husband and I. We had a lovely time both the food and wine were great. The menu is limited but the food is simple so even I had a choice. With 3 items for each course...

Our first visit since it’s opening and we were not disappointed with the meal and it’s good news for the area that they have reopened following on with their success in the Fox and Hounds.Whilst the menu is limited with 3 starters mains and desserts...

Bespoke dining experience, lovely atmosphere, hosts were attentive and knowledgeable about the wines they were serving. A hidden gem.

We had such a lovely visit for dinner at number 20. Excellent food, wine and setting with really friendly service. Highly recommend:)

Overjoyed to discover Sue and Jason were alive and kicking after leaving the wonderful gastrospot they had created at the Fox & Hounds in Goldsborough. And delighted to discover the food was equally as delicious, if not better. Carpaccio of beef starter was melt-in-the mouth,...

A little hidden gem. Fantastic food quality, lovely personable service with a smile and a lovely relaxed vibe. The quality of the food is amazing and a must try.