Roots York in York

An incredible experience, food looked and tasted incredible. Staff clearly well trained and had learnt each item on the menu to perfection. It was a gift from our eldest son for Christmas and could not have been more delightful.

Delicious Modern British restaurant in York using locally sourced ingredients! Although the food was good, the portions were ridiculously small. We often go to fine dining establishments so we are used to the smaller portions given in these types of restaurants but in terms of price/value, this was subpar. The hogget (which was our main) was tiny and we were served bites, not courses. Other than that, the flavours were decent but we had to get some food afterwards!

Really good experience Food and Staff are amazing

The best food I’ve ever eaten! Fine dining done well! Much better than other Michelin stars we’ve tried. A potato desert, how do they make it work so well like a sorbet?! Great atmosphere and attention to detail!

Wow amazing Fantastic venue, food, staff, atmosphere, can recommend this place

We were welcomed at the table with an Anniversary card to mark our special occasion! Food was delicious, as I would expect some of the flavour combinations challenged us and it was exciting! Attention to detail and an attentive team were evident. My only ‘could be better if….’ Was the music. The courses take a quite a while to get through and I would have loved a sound track more in keeping with the atmosphere and food!! A small detail in an otherwise fantastic visit to a stunning restaurant in a beautiful city!

Every part of our meal was fantastic. The staff were very friendly and knowledgeable, and every course of the taster menu was so inventive and delicious. We will definitely return

Wow, this was the most amazing dining experiences of my life and I'm 55, the food was fantastic, a work of art, every dish was explained in great detail, it was a master class in taste, how food is dried or frozen in order not to waste it, but every dish that came out was an explosion of detail, art and taste, we were genuinely in ore of it. The service was on another level to anything we have experienced, exceptionally fabulous, we couldn't find anything at all to moan about, nothing! absolutely amazing, amazing, amazing so much so we gave a 20% tip. If you are looking for steak and chips, then this isn't for you, but if you are looking for a once in a lifetime dining experience just go for it, we are already saving up for our next visit in summer.

We dinned at Roots on Friday night and were served by Frankie. Frankie looked after us really well and the food was absolutely delicious. I would highly recommend, myself and my partner will definitely return

Amazing experience would recommend for a special treat

Very interesting menu, everything was quite technical/complex for food sourcing, ingredients, preparation & cooking, while most importantly, it all tasted very good! While nothing wrong with the service it did vary between the different staff presenting each course, some better than others. The wines were very good. Overall it was something different and no complaints for price, food or drink. We were sat at a table of 2 in the window and it just did not have the comfort and ambience you would expect (neither the chair or the window bench seat with a cushion behind). For the food & drink we would go again.

Absolutely faultless, made to feel very welcome, a truly wonderful meal

What an awesome tasting menu experience: blew us all away and we will return x thanx Jessica for your attention and attentiveness and making us laugh between courses x wanted to be able to pick a favourite course:but couldn't: every course was perfect and mind-blowing x highly recommended x

Nothing worth five stars like all other reviews . Doesn’t deserve a Michelin as well . Save the money for other restaurants in York , like Melton ( the only other we tried ), which had good service and good food and good vibe. 1) service is not great . The male waiter who served us was with standard service but another female waitress is just half black faced for no reason . It’s not only towards us but I can see she had the same face for other tables as well . Her serving manner was so bad that her manager kept correcting her at table side . 2) food is standard , nothing special , maybe except the egg custard . The duck was cold . 3) the waiting time between course highly depended on the occupancy of the restaurant . The more table occupied , the longer ( up to 25 mins ) the waiting time . And this should not happen in a Michelin star place . Won’t suggest anyone to waste money to come . We have been to many Michelin star places , nowhere offered such a bad experience that we actually craving to finish everything and leave .

Lovely looking restaurant in a great building. All the food was great but, for me, lacked a little wow that you'd expect with the price. Everything was very well put together but I wasn't blown away by anything except the sourdough bread.

Everything was incredible from the moment we walked in. Wine was beautiful and every course was fantastic. Loved how much was their own produce and the story behind each dish. The staff were all very attentive too. Highly recommend a trip here!

I took my wife Kay as a treat for her 50th birthday in September. The restaurant itself is lovely and creates a great atmosphere. The food is not only delicious but also thought-provoking (how do they come up with these ideas 😁). The waiting staff were very attentive and friendly, and their knowledge of each dish added to the enjoyment of the food. I would recommend pairing the wine list. Not only does it enhance the meal, but the sommeliers' knowledge of the wine and food was brilliant. All this combined, elavated the evening from a beautiful meal, to a restaurant experience that was amazing. Thanks to all the staff.

The food is unfortunately so average. It really was too salty at parts, especially the beef dish just before the dessert. For £180 per head (including drinks), it really isn't worth it!

You know the food is fabulous. But the fantastic service takes this place to the next level. Friendly, efficient, everything you could wish for.

Just an amazing experience. Stunning all round. Each plate seemed to surpass the last. Incredible skill and technique from the whole team, front of house completely on point, timing impeccable (apart from my own). Wine pairing second to none. Phenomenal skill from the Sommelier. Thank you all so much Very special anniversary evening.

A very enjoyable evening for our wedding anniversary

I recommend taking dishes with a set of wines - it is a perfect menu for drinking wine, but without wine I missed the flavor reflections of several dishes.

Relaxed atmosphere and phenomenal food a fantastic combination. We will be back. Go. For the tasting menu it's more than worth it.

Roots is the ninth Michelin starred restaurant I've been to and definitely the best. Everything was stunning! The food was exceptional, and pacing of the courses was perfect. We had both of the wine pairings and the sommelier indulged us by not telling us which was which so we could guess. When I booked I mentioned it was for my partner's birthday, and team messaged me in advance to confirm his name so they could have a birthday card ready for him when we arrived, which was a really sweet touch.

Most amazing meal, Sylvia our waitress was so lovely and knowledgeable - couldn’t recommend more highly.

Remarkable. Another triumph from our favourite UK chef, Tommy Banks, and his very impressive York team of chefs and front of house staff. Super-polished and friendly service throughout our three hour tasting menu experience. And what fabulous cooking! From a wild garlic margarita to start to the strawberry , marigold and sweet cicely dessert we enjoyed every dish. A nice surprise was the Banks brothers serve quality wines in 250ml cans and there is a good range of wines by the glass. Yes, we travelled from Bristol to York for dinner and we're very glad we did. It was that good. An amazing experience.

We had a 3.5 hour journey that explored local ingredients, imaginative cooking and nearly every corner of our taste buds.

Great meal great food and great wines. Whole meal was perfect bar the last interaction with the head waitress. Didn't leave a sour taste with our guests though.

Top class food & service, a real treat and a great experience throughout. Really interesting menu choices with vegetables featuring strongly throughout, even in both deserts! Very clear link back to the farm/produce and fab to eat something completely different, but with such familiar flavours. Probably the best food I’ve ever eaten. We had the lunch menu and felt it was good value for the quality and for such a memorable experience. Cocktail and pre-dinner drink list superb too.

Food is on the salty side. The sommelier did not serve our wines by the table when we ordered by the glass.

What an experience! Prepared yourself if you’ve book here. I strongly recommend not to have any lunch and clear your schedule for the rest of the night. Superb service and food, some bits were genuinely spectacular like the raw deer tart - Extraordinary! Other bits are challenging like the crab custard (texture thing!) and chicory dessert (a bit weird) . We had matching wine with a glorious oak barrel aged for 18 months napa valley Albariño (weird huh! - try it!!!). We loved the room, the team and the food - just barely able to walk back to hotel. Zoe kindly and effusively explain the dishes and the wines - if you can go for the super interesting and less expensive wine pairing. She packs any leftovers in wonderful boxes to take with you home. It is not cheap, just be aware! You’ll need to plan and book ahead as this is a touch more special than your average “nice restaurant”. No wonder they have a ⭐️ they deserve ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

The most amazing evening. The whole experience was superb. Cannot compliment the food and staff enough. Treat yourself !!!!

Absolutely amazing lunch experience, can't fault it.

Wow! Absolutely amazing food and the best wine pairings I've ever had as well. You'll be blown away with the food, I didn't believe that potato could be good in a pudding! One of the best restaurants I've ever been to, on a par with its big brother, the Black Swan in Oldstead. Very easy going, with friendly and informative service.

Delicious food and excellent service.

Celebrated my birthday here, sommelier was very knowledgeable. Service andvfodd impeccable.

Outstanding food and service. Well worth the extra cost.

Food was awesome (as expected), but staff and service were exceptional. They were all really personable and made the whole evening a blast.

Lovely food, lovely wait staff, would definitely recommend.

We were very excited to come to roots, especially after seeing the Head Chef on Great British Menu. Sadly we were left underwhelmed. The atmosphere is very nice, relaxed fine dining and the made to feel welcome by the knowledgeable staff. The food was delicious however the portions were very small. It felt their priority was on selling their own produce from Olstead rather than the customer satisfaction. The first course consisted of 3 slithers of charcuterie… For the price of the meal we expected more than one small slice of beef as a “main meal”. If every dish was larger we would most likely be giving 5 stars. Though very tasty we left hungry and deflated sadly after high expectations and would not rush back until the portion sizes are reviewed

Not what I expect from a Michelin starred restaurant. I am giving this 2 stars (1 stars are sometimes ignored) in the hope that it gets some attention from the restaurant, as this really was a terrible, terrible experience. The food itself was extremely salty, that salty that it actually burned our mouth (and 2 days afterwards). By course 4 I literally could not eat anything else. I brought this to the attention of our waitress, when she asked how the course was and I was told I was wrong and that it was just the richness of the food. My husband and I have eaten in some of the best restaurants in the food including The Fat Duck and French Laundry - I am very aware of what rich food tastes like. It is not what we experienced at Roots on 6th April. If that wasn't sufficient reasoning for my low rating, after 3 courses we were starting to wait over 30 minutes for each new course (I took pictures, so they are timed stamped in case Roots try to challenge this). At 11pm we walked out, with 3 remaining courses to go, having paid the bill, in full with service charge - nearly 400 GBP. No one at ANY point asked us why we were leaving, why we weren't eating our meal and at no point did a manager come over and talk to us. In a Michelin starred restaurant, this is TOTALLY unacceptable. We will not return and I suggest you don't either, save your money for a meal at Grays Bow Room also in York, you won't regret it.

Exceptional food, wine and service. A real treat.

A beautiful experience. Some very memorable courses.

Great service, good food, high prices. Let's face it, no one goes to Roots regularly, it's a place for a special occasion at currently £235 per head for the tasting menu and cheapest wine pairing on Friday and Saturday (cheaper if you go Wednesday or Thursday). For that special occasion meal, the ambience is excellent and easily some of the best service I've ever had. The Michelin star reflects this, but it also hiked the prices and the food didn't magically become better. The value side is why this gets four and not five stars. Yes, the food is good, but this is probably the most expensive restaurant in York. If you want great food in York, Roots is matched by Skosh and Meltons. On the plus side, the high prices and £50 per person deposit mean that availability is much better at short notice - Skosh and Meltons typically need months of planning in advance, but looking just now, you can still book a table at Roots with just a couple of weeks' notice. For your visit to Roots, I recommend a pre-dinner cocktail - always interesting and tasty but make sure to ask the staff for some more details beyond what the menu lists. I was slightly surprised that mint tea was not available at the end, but the staff suggested a tasty aniseed herbal tea instead.

Food was great ,wine pairing one of the best we've had .Service was excellent, had a good chat with all the staff.

The worst Michelin starred place I've ever been to. I'd been looking forward to it for weeks given the star and the reviews. I'll say out the gate the food was a mix between brilliant and good. But the service was atrocious. We'd booked for six, and an extra friend turned up last minute. There was plenty of room on the table/booth, but they said no the kitchen refused to do any more covers. We accepted gracefully, it was a last minute ask and understand the pressures people are under. Our friend went to a bar nearby, no big problem. But then as service got going, while food was good, some courses amazing, it became apparent that something was amiss. We were waiting ~30 minutes between courses, long enough for the party to finish a bottle of wine between courses. And we were repeatedly left without drinks for 30m+ at points. The service was just not deserving of a Michelin star, I've had better service in gastro pubs. By hour four, we'd made it to the dessert courses. My friend was still in the bar nearby alone. I asked if he could come and have a glass of wine with us while we finished the remaining 2-4 courses. The reaction from the staff was incredulous, which when you're spending thousands of pounds on a meal, is a complete and utter joke. No, no he couldn't - and how dare we ask was the attitude. I left shortly thereafter to meet the friend, and the attitude apparently only got worse thereafter. I've eaten at the best Michelin restaurants in the world, and I can categorically say they've made a mistake with this place. The food is just one (admittedly big) part of the experience, but if front of house is as ridiculous as this was you don't deserve any recognition. The food was potentially worthy of a Michelin star for some courses, the venue was great, but the service was definitely not. I've had much better experiences and food in places that were only listed in the guide rather than starred. I'll never go back.

Food brilliant. Every dish popped.

If I could I'd rate the food and service even higher. Celebrating a birthday and successful PhD 5 of us had lunch and each course was amazing. The dishes were explained and then savoured, finger-licking sauces mopped up, everything was so good. Service was impeccable and friendly and even the table was so beautifully designed. A memorable and happy meal.

Amazing tasting menu. Some dishes, flavours and combinations you can't have else where. Crab sandwich and beef were my highlights. Service very attentive and friendly waiters. Wines were well paired.

We were looking forward to visiting this restaurant on our trip to York and it did not disappoint. A very relaxed, warm atmosphere. The waiters were all really friendly and welcoming. Make sure you go hungry as there are a lot of dishes and each one is absolutely delicious. Personal favourites were the deer, the scallop and the chicory desert. But honestly, every single dish was exceptional. We also did the wine pairing and really enjoyed every one of them, we were not rushed to finish them like I have experienced in other places. Overall, I can't recommend this place enough for a treat!

Michelin star restaurant which lived up to the price point. Excellent staff who were friendly and attentive at the right (non smarmy) level. The speed of the tasting menu courses was just perfect and all the items on the tasting menu complimented each other and were absolutely divine. Some special food is served. If you have the money go there regularly. If you need a special treat and want guaranteed special food and service then go too. 😊👍

Terrible. I have had acute food poisoning since my visit on the 14/01/23. Awaiting the results of tests back to confirm. Ask for a replacement for the scallop dish, is my advice

Absolutely beautiful food alongside excellent service from a knowledge team and a relaxed atmosphere. The tasting menu was divine, and there is an extensive drinks menu with nearly all wines available by the glass. We had a lovely evening here and would definitely recommend.

Fantastic food and service. Genuine staff. Will be going again.

Absolutely fantastic. My first visit to a Michelin Starred restaurant. Sublime food, the staff were all brilliant and the venue was perfect. Worth every penny.

I so wanted to give you all a five star review but the experience turned into a a rather painful one,yes your place is well kept yes your staff are very knowledgeable regarding the dishes that are served and yes your dishes look like little works of art the taster menu is a fun thing to go through but isn't cheap I would like to say I enjoyed it but it was tainted by what happened the tastes of the dishes were excellent untill the sour dough bread arrived it should actually come with a warning I have implants in my mouth dentures with metal plates due to the brain injury I have and your bread was so hard it tore out the bottom of my mouth and caused it to bleed this left me in alot of discomfort and caused some issues through the night at the hotel it actually caused a significant bleed I was gutted to be honest I am just glad the rest of the dishes that followed were soft because yep there I sat looking at my partner with the bottom of my mouth hanging out SO PLEASE IF YOU VISIT AND HAVE ANY IMPLANTS OR DENTURES ETC BE WARNED THE SOURDOUGH BREAD (PROVED BAKED CULTURED) MAY NOT BE YOUR FRIEND

Wow!! What an amazing place this is, and a must to visit for a special occasion. I was celebrating my 50th birthday, and took the opportunity to visit and take the wine pairing too. We were blown away with everything, and the service and knowledge of the staff exceeded our expectations. What impressed me most was their care for me needing gluten free, having my own menu clearly showing the (limited) differences to the standard menu, and each course delivered confirming mine was gluten free. Well done team, two very happy people.

Fabulous evening, taster menu was extremely good and often amazing, who would have thought you could make potato and chicory into a beautiful desert, the wines that were picked for us were different but perfectly matched with each course. In all if you have the cheese (and we did) you end up having 13 courses a real delight.

An incredible evening, totally surpassed all expectations. Every dish was very well balanced, considered and complemented the previous course. Super delicious, refined and well presented food made from high quality ingredients with provenance. The service was absolutely fabulous, it really shone through how much the front of house cared about the food, wine and restaurant as a whole. I'd also like to make a big shout out to Zoe, we were blown away by her effervescent personality and great sense of humour. It was just wonderful to be served by staff so knowledgeable and passionate about the industry. The entire team were brilliant. Keep up the amazing work :)

Really wonderfull, excellent service and friendly knowledgeable staff. Astounding food well worth a visit

Amazing service, awesome food - thank you!

I went for the tasting menu the food was amazing all but 2 the first course of cured meats 1 portion to share between two people a little bit of a let down, dishes in-between were amazing till the dessert part of then pastilles I found not to my liking. I think it was worth the experience, would I do it again possibly. I think I would prefer to see of their normal menu gave as much detail and flavours as the tasting menu.

Highly recommend this restaurant and you certainly will not be leaving hungry! A truly wonderful experience that we won’t forget in a hurry

An excellent experience, taster menu was superb, every mouthful a delight. Service very good and paired wines very good. One small criticism however, the drinks package which on reading covers everything from pre-dinner drinks to coffee should read wine package, a payment on my bill at the end of the evening for pre-drinks and coffees was unexpected. It did not detract from sn excellent evening out though, I would go again.

If you make the decision to dine at Roots then there is for me only one test and that is how good was the food. Forget the cost, forget the quality of service. You know that it will be on the more expensive side and you can take it as read that the staff will be first class. But what about the food ? Well I am happy to tell my readers that the food was out of this world. We chose the pescatarian luncheon menu and drank wine by the glass as we were driving. Each course on the menu was so exquisitely prepared and the depth of flavours beyond our wildest expectations. This was food heaven.

The food and the service were excellent But I found the chairs very uncomfortable and I was also very chilly

A feast for the senses. Everything from the interior design to the vibe and service to the tasting menu and wine pairing was *spectacular*. The staff is not only friendly but also well educated on the ingredients, wines and the producers. The entire experience was high-end yet down to earth, without an ounce of pretentiousness. Thank you. We’ll be back.

I had 11 dishes from tasting menu. The combination is EXELLENT. It is worth the Michelin one star. Venison dish is the best! The dessert was lovely both presentation and taste. Services are great as well. Only it is a bit pricey comparing to others Michelin restaurant in the area. Anyway, they use ingredient fresh from their farm. Will come back again

Wonderful meal. All dishes beautifully presented and full of interesting flavours. All staff attentive, friendly and yet discreet too ensuring a relaxed evenings dining. Favourite dish of the tasting menu was the crab although it was a tough choice to pick a favourite. The wine flight with the menu is paired perfectly with some really interesting yet clever choices. If you think the tasting menu might not fill you up, think again. We were well and truly satisfied by the time the fruit pastilles arrived!

An absolutely delightful tasting menu, one of the most inventive we've had. I had a grin on my face throughout. We tend to be a little cautious of Michelin stars as they can often mean pomposity and pretension. Absolutely no problems here, the staff were not too formal and extremely friendly, and we felt very much at home without any need to stand on ceremony. Fun music, and great use of acoustic tiles to avoid too much noise echoing in the minimalist interior. Great guidance on wines and cocktails too, matching us to exactly what we were looking for. We'll be back, when we next have something to celebrate!

Went for an anniversary dinner to Roots in York as we had passed many times and wanted to try it out. Our main waitress, Jenny was fabulous and made our experience really enjoyable and her knowledge was incredible! Any questions we asked were met with a smile and a fountain of knowledge whether it was the food or the wine or general questions! This knowledge and service with a smile also applied to many other staff as we were served by several different people across the course of the evening which was something different to what you would normally expect but actually really nice! The menu was 11 courses which came out in a timely manner and were all very tasty and something we had not experienced before. It definitely was an investment with the price of the menu then the wine on top. We also did not need the aperitif which we ordered due to the amount of wine on the wine package no. 1 but did not know that prior to attending. I wasnt a great fan of the dessert but my husband absolutely loved it so just shows how different people like different things! Such an experience and the service was FABULOUS - since the pandemic I have experienced fairly poor service in the majority of places I have been but this was marvellous. Not something to be enjoyed every month as it is expensive but it was definitely a great experience and we shall be back albeit in a few years time! Great restaurant! Thanks Roots for a fabulous evening!

For a one Michelin star it was very comfortable. Some courses on the set menu were questionable and the price is certainly inflated for what you get. One to try but not to go back to.

A real experience! Best dish by a country mile was the crab. Other dishes seemed on the salty side but delicious. Very special evening and we really enjoyed it.. service is impeccable.. an expensive evening out not something you could do regularly unfortunately has to be special occasions only! Priced out of some people reach... and no alternatives to make it achievable.

This was a highly anticipated restaurant visit. My partner and I love food so had very high expectations for this Michelin star restaurant charging £165pp for food as a base. We have spent this much in restaurants before but unfortunately Roots disappointed big time. Service quality was below par with an initial request for a slight adjustment to a course being met with a direct “No” and early orders of cocktails arriving after the initial course of ‘Chiken broth’ (which was delicious). However, food was average at best, often flamboyantly presented to disappoint with over salting (Lamb dish sauce) or not enough salt (Im looking at you Scallop dish). Final observations as per below; - Not great customer service - Difficult to make even a slight adjustment to a course and no indication of what the menu may be pre-arrival - Inconsistent order of serving - Good drink quality - Most dishes were well cooked (not a single one wow-ing on taste) on the tasting menu. Specific negatives was the scallops dish (where they were fairly bland) and the lobster following up (which again felt like it was missing ‘something’) - The homemade cultured butter and crab dish were the only winners here unfortunately - Dessert portions were fairly overkill by the end Ultimately, I wouldn’t go back and at the prices charged when your overall bill comes to around £500 for 2 with a pretty standard bottle of wine, I can’t recommend this place. Plenty of places just as good a short walk away in York to spend your money at. To top it all off, my partner and I were both met with an unhappy stomach and sickness the following day which really closed the doors on Roots for us.

We've been to quite a few Michelin Star restaurants for the taste menus and this was by far our favourite. It's a relaxed atmosphere, which we love and they staff we great. The food is another level. People by experiences now rather than shiny new things. You won't find a better dining experience than this.

Amazing food and great service. Loved how fresh the food was and the wine pairing. Highly recommend!!

Full marks - well worth a visit, everything was excellent! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 🌟 Michellin 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 well deserved!

Great experience, excellent food and service, it's a must place go to.

So what can I say… I doubt I have the vocabulary adequately describe the taste sensations awaiting you if you choose to visit. The bill is not for the faint hearted; you could if you chose take a short holiday as an alternative, but the experience is superb. It is simply put, a censorious experience to be revelled in, the smells, textures and flavours are simply wonderfully constructed and balanced to excite and educate your senses. I will never again raise my eyebrows to the thought of a potato and chicory based desert. Wow just wow.

George and Jennifer were the stars of the show! As well as the food.

Went recently to celebrate a friend's wedding...We were disappointed , especially at such a high price £145 pp( and increasing in June) !! Plus 12.5,,% service charge! And then they have the cheek to ask for a £19 supplement for cheese course !! It's not worth the price tag by any means. We have done many tasting menus before around Europe and in our opinion this fall's well short of any wow facto. Main complaint fro everyone at the table....too salty ,even a desert was salty.and three bottles of cheapest wine? Bill £198 for wine ... maybe food salty because Tommy Banks wasn't there to taste ,maybe nobody tasted? Must say though that front of house were brilliant. It's a great shame as my friend ( the bride) was SO underwhelmed.Would not return ,much better restaurants around ,at half the price ...this was the opinion of all 5 people at the table. If wondering why we didn't say ?? It was an intermate wedding reception ,so didn't want to put a downer on the day.Typically British .

Wow! Amazing food, amazing atmosphere and equally amazing staff 10/10

Amazing experience. Having the wine to Menu as well brought the whole meal together. Also the staff are very friendly and easy to talk to.

Wow, what a fab place. The food was outstanding, you just don't get food like this in many places.The staff were all excellent, very knowledgeable and friendly. It's not cheap so don't be taking chicken nugget munching kids, or those that think a lasagne is gourmet food. A real treat, you must go at least once

Exceptional experience, both food and service were faultless

Absolutely fantastic atmosphere super delicious food highly recommend 👌

We had a fantastic meal at Roots for my 30th birthday. The food was delicious and we very much enjoyed the wine pairing. Our waitress Roisin was fantastic and made our evening! Would highly recommend.

Very good quality and exceptionally presented. Service a little rushed the Valentine's set meal, though, and the staff didn't offer to take our coats. Mega expensive wine. It was a great experience, but i wouldn't rush back on the price.

Sublime! What a way to lunch! I wish I could have this food and this service everyday.

Never had such salty food in all my life. For a 1 star Michelin restaurant, atmosphere was too relaxed with inappropriate heavy metal music, cutlery left in a box to help yourself. Having experienced other 1 star restaurants, I expected better service. Had to poor own wine and go to reception to ask for bill. To top off this unpleasant experience, both my partner and I got sick to our stomach. (Vomiting)

Simply genius. Wizardry in whites.

Excellent service, good food, high prices. The tasting menu was the only dining option and we were happy with that. At the time the reservation was made, they inquired about dietary needs and allergies, and were happy to accommodate my vegetarian diet.

Amazing food and overall experience. Great service and very friendly throughout

Roots York offered an amazing tasting menu with matching wines that was well worth my 3 month wait for it! Lots of interesting and local ingredients on the menu; chicory, rhubarb etc. Also some very interesting and innovative touches. The matching wines are worth it for the excellent pairing - amazing how these wines come to life with the food you're trying. One of our party found the crab custard a little 'challenging' but I was very happy with it and one of us polished it off happily. Service was brilliant and the overall atmosphere was relaxed and not too stuffy. Particularly enjoyed the Venison course and the potato and chicory pudding (yes, pudding!). Delicious!

Not what you’d expect for the price. Go to Skosh for better food, service and much better value.

Lovely place to dine and experience a superb menu. The staff are helpful, knowledgeable, warm and welcoming. Nothing too much trouble and appear to enjoy what they are doing. Without a doubt, the food is amazing. Who knew you could make the humble onion so tasty? The meat and fish were cooked to perfection. The meal was never rushed and we were offered time to digest the savouries before the sweet things. An outstanding evening.

Absolutely exquisite! Stunning food was paired beatifully with delicious wines. Staff charming, suitably attentive and extremely knowledgeable. Five hours totally engrossed with the experience! Was it worth the price?? Well, it was Christmas!

Absolutely 5 stars! I visited for my birthday in December. I had been wanting to visit a Tommy Banks place for a couple of years - got close last year but sadly cancelled due to covid. Roots was definitely worth the wait. The location was cosy and clean. The staff went above and beyond, and were all exceptionally knowledgable about the food they presented. I’m not really a wine person so I tried a few of the cocktails. These were unique and delicious, and definitely worth a try. Really recommend you leave room for the cheese plate, as it’s excellent value and the crackers are amazing

regularly been to Oldstead with partner nd we loved the experiences so tried Roots ...it didnt dissappoint...lovely building fantastic food nd service would recommend 100% thank u Tommy

Wow 👌 Great taster menu, service and drinks. Top class.