Whites Restaurant and Patisserie in East Riding of Yorkshire

After a summer recess White's is again open. Once more the menu (Experience Menu) is a deliciously delightful surprise. The amusee-ing starters are a kaleidoscope of fabulously filled croquettes, mousse that wants to float away, salad dressings that supplement, brown shrimps, lamb, beef, chicken - what is not to like? The later courses are simply superb. Having enjoyed a decade worths of scallops at Whites, I try not to eat scallops anywhere else. The chef, John Robinson, sources sumptuous products and treats them with care, skill, experience and passion, consistently setting a remarkable standard that never falters. The charming waitress was attentive and cheerful throughout, which only helps further. Six stars? Still not enough.

This is one of favourite places to eat .we try and get here every 6 weeks or so .John the owner and chef is so talented his food is always amazing. The waiting staff are very professional and polite they explain every dish .this place is a must if you like good service and fantastic food

Wow!! 9 course tasting menu absolutely amazing. Well thought out and each dish complements the next. Amazing tastes and textures. Highly recommend for a treat. Will defo be back

John at Whites is a brilliant chef. He only does tasting menus and requires a reservation. Please don’t miss his food if you are in or near Beverley. The food is always first class and presented in calm, lovely surroundings.

My wife and I dined at Whites as a special birthday treat. This restaurant serves very special food, so not something we would be able to do regularly but is worth every penny for a special occasion. We had the 9 course tasting menu and every course was exquisite. One of the courses was a ‘parsnip tagliatelle’ and my wife doesn’t even like parsnips but she loved this. I would recommend doing the wine-matching option, which pairs each course with a fine wine to really bring out the best of the flavours. If you are visiting this restaurant you should plan for this to be the main part of your evening. Every course is prepared freshly by the chef, and 9 courses does take longer than a regular format restaurant. That said, the service didn’t feel slow as we were really enjoying the experience. After the meal the chef greeted us and was very happy to stop and chat with us. We were made to feel very special. We are very lucky to have this quality of restaurant in Beverley. I think we’ve eaten in just about all of them now, and this is by far the best if you want fine dining. We couldn’t go every week, but great for special occasions if you are a ‘foodie’.

Delightful quality little restaurant. Very talented chef and small team. The 9 course taster menu was wonderful combination of many different types and style of dishes, combination of flavours and textures. All dishes are extremely well presented, both on the plate, and to table by staff. The only reason this isn't a 5 star review is the service times. For me, 3 hours is a little too relaxed.

The food is (mostly) very good but be presided for it to be exceptionally slow. 3.5 hours is pretty ridiculous for a 9 course menu.

We have been many times to this amazing restaurant. December we took our grandson as he's trying to be a chef ,and we thought it would be an excellent opportunity to taste the fabulous food here. We were not disappointed it was excellent as usual. Our grandson enjoyed everything as did we .It's time to book again .if you like good food and service this is the place to go .

We've eaten at a few Michelin star restaurants, and this place gets a wow! The 9 course tasting menu was amazing,perfect presentation,amazing flavours and left you wanting more.The waiting on staff were so polite&knowledgeable, as we was leaving the Chef took time out to chat to us which was a lovely touch,we can't wait to return.

I ate at three Michelin recommended restaurants in Beverley, and Whites was clearly the best. Just outside the North Bar, it is a small restaurant with only a handful of well-spaced tables and a calm feel to it. That is helped by the soft jazz music which puts you in a relaxed mood right away. I liked it so much that I wanted to buy the albums but was told that this was just a compilation that the chef himself had put together. Whites has an imaginative 9-course tasting menu, but before the first course even appeared, I was brought four delicious little canapés, including a venison tartlet with 30-month-old parmesan. The tasting menu then proceeded to impress with such delights as East Coast lobster, Lincolnshire smoked eel, new season partridge, and Yorkshire lamb rump. I would also recommend the 9 matching wines—they came from many countries around the globe, including New Zealand and Chile, as well as the more familiar Spain, Portugal, and California, and were paired nicely with each dish. The service was impeccable, and both the waitress and the waiter were not only knowledgeable about the food and wines, but happy to linger to answer any questions in more depth. And the young waiter, Sam, had a smile for everyone that could melt ice. As I left, I appreciated the fact that the chef came out to exchange a few friendly words with me. My evening at Whites was one of the real highlights of my stay in Beverley. You could not be disappointed with a dinner at Whites, but given the modest number of tables, you should definitely book in advance. They richly deserve their commendation by Michelin.

Our 9 course tasting menu was wonderfully served and paced, lasting 3 hours, not rushed. The plates kept flowing to us, served in a variety of beautiful dishes to complement the food. One of my favorites was the smoked eel with horseradish mousse, pickled cucumber, and sea purslane. Then again, the Yorkshire lamb rump with mint and pumpkin seed pesto, lamb shank croquette, black garlic was exquisite. The most tender lamb imaginable beyond any meat I have experienced. It was hard to resist not filling up on the delicious crusty muffin shaped bread and butter. One of the 3 of us is a fine cook herself, and her mental wheels were spinning as she described her inspired plans to incorporate some of these ideas into her future creations. The menu is fixed. The owner/chef John Robinson is an artist and worked in the kitchen by himself with two servers in such a relaxing peaceful environment, four other tables aside from us. At the end, we asked if we could take the paper menu as a souvenir and the chef autographed it and came out to chat as we left. During our stay in Beverley, we certainly enjoyed our fish and chips, falafel, and home made meals at our Airbnb. White’s was my highlight, a special night out for a treat. I have returned home now and am far away in Massachusetts USA. If I ever return to Beverley, a reservation at White’s will be first on my list.

A better than solid option for an intriguing evening out dining. I think most people will be very pleased with the dishes and the small, bespoke ambiance. There wasn't anything I didn't think was good. Not amazing but well worth a trip.

My first visit post Covid and even better than ever. The food was superb, the waitress friendly, helpful and knowledgable. Every morsel was exquisite. If I had to find one fault it would be the flimsy paper napkins. Small niggles but Whites is outstanding cuisine and deserves better

Superb. I had heard so much I wondered if it would be that good. It was. The 9 course tasting menu was out of this world. The service was excellent, we were never rushed and just felt looked after with professionalism without fuss. A wonderful experience with that extra wow factor.

My partner and I visit Whites for special occasions. Once again, the food was gorgeous and we feel like our experience gets better and better each time. Thank you!

Visited Whites for an exceptional treat. Great selection of tasting foods. Everything was delicious and the customer service great too

We ate at Whites on 31st May and chose the 4 course tasting menu. It has only occasionally happened to us, that the canapés are so delicious that we’re tempted to ask for a couple more servings of those, and cancel the 4 courses. They were that good, the highlights being the black pudding and the spider crab. We found the decor and the ambience absolutely perfect, simple, understated yet classy. A few weeks ago we did our once-in-a-lifetime trip to Le Manoir and we both agreed that when it comes solely to plated food, John Robinson’s dishes were easily ‘up there’ with those. For me, the asparagus mousse was divine, like nothing I’ve tasted before. All in all, a really enjoyable evening and very good value for money. Thank you chef!

We only recently heard about this restaurant & as non vegetarian, non vegan, without allergies & intolerances food wise we felt able to book. The dining room is small, comfortable & smart and service was very efficient & friendly. We opted for the 9 course tasting menu & we weren’t disappointed. Highlights were the asparagus mousse- so smooth with intense flavour, the wild garlic veloute & the melting smoked cheddar, the tete du moine with truffled honey-great demonstration of how 2 ingredients can make a yummy dish. Great food, enjoyable experience ( apart from a fellow diner who was loud, opinionated, an expert in everything and a pompous bore) Good value for money at £75 for the 9 courses plus 4 canapés, we will return

We were bought vouchers for Whites for Christmas and were looking forward to our visit. We love tasting menus and when we travel we look for really good restaurants. We found Whites to be average overall. The canapés were great, but after that we were disappointed with the flavours, the pork dish definitely needed a jus with it just to add further depth.

We had the 4 course tasting menu (available Wednesdays and Thursdays) which was wonderful. We started with 3 complementary canapés along with a home made loaf of bread - all delicious. This was followed by a soup, fish course, meat course and dessert all of which contained some lovely tastes. The service was excellent. We asked the chef to suggest which wine would be best with our menu and he went for a very reasonable white. When we booked we were asked about any allergies and dislikes and these were followed to the letter. It’s quite small and the atmosphere is friendly if somewhat quiet. A really lovely couple of hours.

Went here on Wednesday night for my husbands birthday, the meal was delicious each course presented beautifully and tasted amazing. Highly recommend x

Wowza! This place was a revelation. The quality of the food was outstanding - we had the 9 course tasting menu. True Michelin star quality food (reflecting the chef's background) but without the inflated prices and annoying add ons. The tasting menu was outstanding value and the wine list was reasonable and varied. Overall, probably the best value meal we have had for some time.

Delighted to return with friends. We had the excellent value four course tasting menu. Wonderful food stylishly presented with subtle flavours. Local and homegrown ingredients are used with skill and imagination. All tables taken. I am sure everyone will have enjoyed the evening as much as we did. Will return soon.

We have just enjoyed yet another exceptional evening of creative food at Whites. Locally sourced ingredients cooked with real skill and passion. Beautifully presented and full of flavour. Hard to beat

We have just visited this restaurant for the 1st time after receiving strong recommendations from my son and daughter in law whom have both dined here on a number of occasions. We both sampled the 9 course taster menu and the food was truly delicious and perfectly presented.Well done to all of the staff for ensuring that we had a safe and pleasant evening in these challenging times. We will certainly be returning soon. Take care and thank you again. Tony and Sharon

My husband took me to Whites for our anniversary! We had the 9 course taster menu and it was fantastic! I tried so many different foods that I've heard about on masterchef but hadn't had chance to eat them before. The food was truly amazing! As we were leaving the chef spoke to us about the meal, I got to ask him different questions that had me wondering, like how did he get the cauliflower puree to be so smooth and silky, the chef was very happy to answer my questions. The extra steps to provide safety due to covid were fantastic.

As regular diners at Whites, we were very pleased to see Chef Patron John Robinson emerging from 'lockdown' with a stylishly refurbished restaurant & giving due care and attention to the current regulatory guidelines.We had the 4 course menu which was outstanding! Well done and thank you to John and the team, looking forward to our next visit.B&J

Whites is back! The good news is not just the food. The restaurant has undergone a refurbishment, not only is it stylish and comfortable but thoughtful consideration has been given to the pandemic situation. Of course the staff wear masks, hand sanitiser is on the table etc (thank you) but in addition the on-line wine list and table distancing, with side tables for food presentation and crockery removal helps reduce the contact between everyone present. But Whites is about the food of course. The 9-course taster menu full of new dishes is simply a joy. The combinations within a dish (e.g lamb loin with anchovy) are a taste experience. The elevation of a simple new potato (in the ground just a few hours earlier) to an absolute taste bomb is a remarkable surprise. The desserts complete the meal with fabulous flavours without overloading it. A splendid experience - as always.

We have frequented this restaurant numerous times over the years and I have always forgotten to do a review. We visited Saturday 8th August after them reopening during the week after the COVID lockdown. Firstly the food was absolutely amazing as every other visit we have attended, in our opinion it’s definitely the best in the area if you like taster menus. John and team can’t be far from a Michelin star, as the food and menu is always thought out well and the presentation and taste is sublime.Since lockdown they have certainly thought about the customers safety, with larger tables with side tables for the staff to put the food down, menu on the table, online wine list app and hand sanitizer on the table. This reduces the time the staff have contact with us, it certainly didn’t take anything away from the night and as usual the staff were friendly and attentive without compromising safety.If you have never been you are certainly missing out, we will be visiting again very soon.Thanks John and team as always first class

This was the first occasion that we had visited Whites and were not disappointed. It was a special occasion as we were a party of four celebrating 2 big birthday milestones, one a 50th and the other a 60th so an incredibly special evening with friends. Under the current Covid emergency conditions is probably a good place to start, social distancing and use of hand sanitisers were actively encouraged, while we did not have to wear masks every member of staff wore one. At the end of each table there was a small table containing a tray upon which the food was served and you lifted your dish and cutlery, drinks etc. and at the end of the course you placed the empty dishes back onto the tray. This felt safe and was well organised and did not interrupt the ambience of the evening.We had booked the 9-course tasting menu and what a delightful treat! This commenced with 4 amuse-bouche followed by the 9 courses, which can be seen from out attached photographs, including the menu. It is difficult for words to describe the food as this restaurant certainly lives up to its Michelin and Good Food Guide rating. The food was exquisite, fresh and melt in the mouth tasty. There was enough time between courses to enjoy company and conversation but well timed to allow us to savour the flavour of the completed dish and each dish complementing the previous and cleansing the palate, a well thought out menu, well done.The staff were attentive, professional, courteous, and friendly which only enhanced the experience. During the years of writing several hundred reviews on TripAdvisor we will only and have only scored a restaurant excellent if it has proved an all-round exceptional dining experience and can safely say that Whites are among the few at the top of our list. Well done Whites and would highly recommend a visit!

Whites has reopened after the Lockdown and it was a pleasure to dine there again. We had the four course tasting menu and all the courses were excellent particularly the BrillFor those of you who are anxious the staff at the restaurant had put in substantial Bio safety measures and I felt perfectly at ease. At the same time the restaurant retained its relaxed feel and the service was very good . John has put the wine list on line a good idea under the circumstances

Visited with wife, sister-in-law and her partner and all had 9 course tasting menu for SiL birthday. Really interesting menu and particularly enjoyed a Rhubarb dessert.As with most Tasting Menus I preferred some dishes to others but overall it was a really interesting and tasty meal complemented by friendly service. Would absolutely recommend and can't think of anywhere else like it in the area.

Visited on Tuesday evening after checking they were still open due to coronavirus. So pleased we went - the food and service were excellent - tried things we wouldn't have chosen normally. Didn't expect smoked eel to be so good - which was part of the 3 amuse buche served. Wonderful bread with a celeriac veloute followed before we actually received the first of the four courses - crab with a thai sauce, cod and cabbage with horseradish sauce, duck cooked 2 ways and a rhubarb, jelly and lemon sorbet/ cream dessert. We had a couple of glasses of wine recommended by the waitress which suited our taste and the food very well.Lovely chat with the owner as we were leaving.Highly recommended and hope the current situation is soon resolved as we'll be going back!

You just HAVE to try the 9 Course Degustation meal! Been a long time since we've been there but John and his team have got it nailed with both Excellence in food and great service. Small but BIG on Quality!!

This is gourmet food at a gourmet price but it is excellent. My wife and I enjoyed a 16-course meal here. The food was exceptionally well cooked and presented, the courses were small as you would expect with 16! But the overall experience was delightful and memorable.

We visited for Valentine’s Day and enjoyed the 9’course meal. Exceptional service from all staff and wonderful food. Certainly lives up to the hype and was worth every penny.

We have been a few times over the last few years for the tasting menu. It always delivers. The last time was for the Christmas tasting menu, which was amazing. Well worth a visit if you like this style of food.

Our lovely friends bought us a Taster menu meal here as a Christmas present. As soon as you go in you feel at home as it has lovely modern decor in a lovely environment. The staff were very friendly and attentive and we had a good laugh with them and our friends all evening. We had nine courses of excellent food and felt nicely full but not uncomfortably full when we came out. There was a great mixture of different meat, fish, vegetables and deserts. Highly recommended and I would like to go back and choose my own food of their menu.

How can a dining experience be so good? It starts with the food of course! All the produce is sourced from the right place: local cuts of meat, fish and crab where possible - but scallops from the west coast of Scotland and trout from Hampshire chalk streams: all makes good sense. Then the dishes themselves - a sublime combination of ingredients (roof garden and local allotments now in play), prepared to perfection: simply mouth watering. The flow of the tasting menus is always brilliant from the outstanding canapés (how does John the chef come up with such splendid ideas?), through all the courses to the final dessert, that simply adds to and completes the meal. However, that is not all. The staff are all cheerful, pleasant and attentive, the restaurant is not pretentious but individual and comfortable with enough space around. So the complete ambience only contributes to the fabulous food. If value-for-money has to be mentioned, then this too is exceptional. The food and experience are remarkable, for the price it is unbelievable. It is hard to want to eat elsewhere after visiting Whites. 5 stars is too little.

On the evening of our visit ( tuesday ) our party opted for the four course taster menu. Two of us had been before so we knew it would be excellent. The food is truly amazing. The combinations of ingredients and the skill in presentation must surely make this one of the best restaurants in the area. The young waiter was very good at explaining each dish and at the end of the meal,John, the chef came out and chatted to diners. We all had lovely evening. Needless to say we will return.

Everything was perfect. the four of us enjoyed each and every course. The waitress was friendly and did an excellent job throughout the evening. We will definitely eat here again.

This was our 3rd visit to Whites & we took along some friends who had wanted to go for some time. We knew roughly what to expect but were still overjoyed with the whole experience which began with a friendly greeting when we walked through the door & an immediate feeling of relaxation & anticipation of some delicious dishes of food coming our way. The layout of the tables which are well spaced out means you are not crammed together & have to listen to other people's conversations which is a nice change. The service from the young waiters was impeccable with good explanations of each course. Nice & friendly too without being overbearing & nothing was too much trouble to ask for. Then the food, ah, the food. It is so hard to describe taste but every course was met by all 4 of our party with very satisfying oohs, mmmms & every descriptive word relating to amazing dishes that you can think of! Some delicious complimentary canapes to start & then the beautifully created & presented 9 course tasting menu. This was spread over about 3 1/2 hours which made for a very chilled relaxing evening out with good friends who also appreciate divine dishes of food, excellent cooking skills combined with a very pleasant ambience. Just the right amount of time between courses too & no feeling of being rushed out at the end of the evening. Some very drinkable, reasonably priced wines to accompany the food followed by good Cognac & Grappa to finish on. A nice chat with the Chef Patron, John Robinson, who is a lovely guy as well as being a very hard worker who is passionate about his food & deserves all the accolades he gets & more! We were all extremely happy with the whole evening & I don't think it will be long before our friends say "We're going to book a table at Whites, do you want to come?"

What was the previous reviewer talking about?

Food came cold and and tasteless. Service was rude and mean. Never coming back!Would not recommend at all.

What a delicious experience of tastes. We thoroughly enjoyed our first visit . Clearly carefully sourced cooked and presented... delicious thank you

Went to whites Thursday for our wedding anniversary meal . It was the first time there we had the 9 course starter menu which was absolutely fantastic we can’t say enough about it . Every course blow our taste buds. The young waiter was so polite and professional he made us feel so welcome and explained every course. The restaurant is very clean and welcoming the decor is really lovely, I must say the seating is comfortable too . Can’t wait to go again with our friends. We highly recommended this restaurant.

Everything about our experience was wonderful. The restaurant itself is fairly unassuming, but is tastefully decorated, simple yet welcoming. The first thing we noticed was how few tables there were. This, we were told later, was an active decision made so as not to overcrowd the restaurant and make the dining experience better. This worked, in fact we were hardly aware of anyone else. The service was impeccable from start to finish, knowledgeable and attentive staff but not overbearing. The tasting menu is such a great experience, there was no procrastinating over the menu, the only decision we had to make was how many courses we were going to have. We opted for the 9 course. If you are a fussy eater or you’re expecting to be able to order from a menu, you don’t deserve to eat here. The tasting menu changes daily and you get what you’re given, you just have to trust the chef knows what he is doing, and trust us, he does. Using seasonal and local produce he crafted dishes that not only looked amazing but but were incredible to eat. The smoked eel was a particular highlight, as was the scallop. The gnocchi was the best we’re ever had. Upon arrival not only did we receive some complementary home made bread, we were severed a couple of amuse-bouche while we decided what to drink. The wine was really good value, we enjoyed a bottle of a decent NZ Sauvignon-blanc for just over £30, but you can have spent more or less. This was not a rushed affair, we enjoyed the experience and the fact there is just one sitting per night so we arrived at 7pm but didn’t leave until gone 10:30pm, well worth the £60 per head for the 9 course tasting menu. Surely a Mitchelin star is well overdue.

Excellent food. Have visited several times and I am surprised that this chef not yet been awarded a Michelin Star?

We had the 9 course taster menu. Food was excellent and a great variety of flavours. The service was very good and I could not fault it. The staff were polite and pleasant and knowledgeable about each course. The atmosphere in the restaurant was what you would expect for this type of restaurant. There are so many courses you tend to forget how many you have had.The whole experience was a real treat.

Four of us dined here last evening and we really enjoyed the surprise four course meal. Every dish was imaginative and full of flavour. The chef is brilliant. The service was friendly and efficient.

What an experience. Food is Devine, service is prompt and attentive, atmosphere is relaxed. I can’t fault the food at all, I tried foods I would normally never attempt. Would definitely recommend.

An excellent 4+ course tasting menu - also has a 9 course option. No choice , so no effort choosing . Had specified the night before that one of us was gluten free , so no tiring questioning about that . A surprise then at each course - all pleasant ones . A very reasonably priced wine list . Waiting staff just the right amount of attention and friendliness with the food descriptions , and John the owner/chef friendly and visible goilg about his kitchen.

What a find ? Owner chef is very talented and offers speciality surprise taster menus- 4 courses during the week and 9 courses at week ends£30.00 and £57.50. Dishes are imaginative and made up from quality fresh ingredients. If you are veggie or have food intolerances - just notify him in advance and he will cater for you. Premises are small and intimate. Excellent service. Presentation is excellent. Some lovely wines too which are not overpriced. The owner / chefs credentials are impeccable- he previously worked at Winteringham fields when it was a michelin star restaurant in addition to time in New Zealand- Auckland harbour-

What a fantastic meal. Everything about our 4 course taster menu evening at Whites was sublime. The atmosphere was relaxed and the service efficient and informative. And the food...what can I say? Every course was a treat for the taste buds. If I had to make a criticism, the dessert course of chocolate , oats and marmalade was not for us - just too strong a flavour for our palate but we will be back!

We've eaten at White's on several occasions and it has always been wonderful. John, the owner and chef, is genuinely passionate about his work and it shows. We particularly like the fact that you don't chose what you will eat - it is simply brought to you, leisurely course after course, each one carefully explained. We've only ever had the mid-week 4-course menu (not the weekend 9-course one) but it seems to end up being six and we always leave feeling we've eaten enough. When you book, you will be asked if you have any allergies or food preferences, so John does cater for anyone (vegan, whatever) it will just be that you don't actually choose from a menu. We find that much more relaxed. It's very reasonably priced, especially for such quality food. We took a couple of American friends the other month and they said it was better than nearly all of the New York restaurants that they go to.

Visited Whites last night with my husband on a recommendation from a friend and it lived up to all expectations. Food was amazing and the service second to none and was pleasantly surprised at the cosy comfortable atmosphere. The 9 course tasting menu is actually 11 courses as you get bread and an aperitif before it all begins so the price it is absolutely amazing value for money. The only warning would be go with a big appetite because although the portions look small they are packed with flavour...... we actually didn’t make it to the cheese course as we couldn’t eat another thing! Thanks Whites you are such a treat no wonder you are so successful.

My wife and I are from New York, visiting friends in Beverley. We had a fabulous 4 course meal at Whites. The presentation was beautiful and it was delicious. We were astounded to find such a high quality meal in a small town in Yorkshire. It was equal or better than some of our best meals in New York.Bravo to the chef for providing such a wonderful eating experience. This restaurant deserves a few stars from Michelin!

Spent a wonderful evening here celebrating our 25th wedding anniversary. It has a wonderful relaxed atmosphere and because it is only small it also feels. Very intimate. The food was to die for. We had the 9 course tasting menu and it was superb. Each course was described to us by the knowledgeable staff and each bite was wonderful. The wine list is not vast but they have great choices to meet everyone’s palate. From start to finish there is nothing that I would have changed it was a wonderful evening and topped off by the chef coming to speak to diners as they left. I would highly recommend this wonderful little gem and will definitely be returning.

Had a wonderful taster meal as a present for my birthday. Loved every course. Quite a lot of fish but as I love it it was great. Small restaurant but good service.

fab food, love that it's a surprise, lots of new things to try, service excellent, only let down was some decor needs reviewing, will most certainly be returning

We visited with friends on Tuesday night and had the four course menu- accompanied by home-made bread and butter and 3 different amuses bouches. The quality of the food was truly excellent, service was spot on. Wines were well priced, menu had a bin end section. John the chef came out to talk to us before we left. If you are in Beverley you must visit here. (Need to book in advance)

Four of us had an evening meal consisting of a reasonably priced tasting menu that we all raved about. As well as an excellent 7 course the service was also excellent although surprisingly not busy the evening we ate. This meant the chef was able to improvise for one of the party who didn't eat fish and despite this delivered a great alternative. However if you are booking please tell the kitchen if there is anything you cannot eat as on a busy night substituting a course may be more tricky. Overall excellent food service and value for money. Five stars

Beautiful little restaurant, lovely staff, really well paced. Loads of really great fish and sea food, the softest tastiest duck I’ve ever eaten and an incredible dessert. Fairly reasonable for a tasting menu as well.

Lovely lunch and afternoon, taster menu was a great introduction to quality dishes, prepared and served at Whites

We visited Beverley to sort out some family business and wanted a really special meal somewhere we wouldn’t normally go. We chose White’s after reading reviews on here, and did not want to go to a chain or a pub or hotel.

Well...... no idea where to start with this one.

Went here for a big birthday celebration - boy, was it good. Oh boy. This is the real thing. Top quality food in a lovely atmosphere with great service and not a trace of pretension. What’s not to like?

On arrival the welcome was warm and friendly which set the tone for the whole evening. The layout is lovely and it's a welcome change not to be crammed upto the next table!

We had seven nights in Beverley, and we ate well on three of those nights. The two best were at White's. We were booked in for our first night and enjoyed it so much that we returned for our last. The decor is stylish minimalism, a small room but with few tables therefore not feeling crowded. There was no choice: the nine course menu was a mystery tour, which suited us well. The size of the courses was perfectly judged: after a pleasant dinner taking two and a half hours we felt we had eaten just the right amount. The young chef is obviously a perfectly skilled cook and he is brilliant at pairing flavours and textures - just the right number of ingredients so that the main flavours are not lost. On our second night the main fish course was a piece of dover sole fillet, the best I have ever tasted, in the lightest tempura batter, subtly spiced. And the main meat course was loin of lamb - very rare and pink but perfectly tender. Both courses demonstrated that the chef takes pains to source the finest ingredients. There is a short but good wine list, reasonably priced. A good selection of half bottles enabled us to have a half of white with the first fish and vegetable courses, then half of red with the meat.

My wife and I have enjoyed many wonderful meals at Whites, which provides the best food in East Yorkshire. On this occasion, we were celebrating my wife's birthday and chose the 9 course menu. Everything was so good that I asked the proprietor / chef John Robinson for the menu. This is not straight forward, as the menu varies from day to day and even from person to person to suit individual dietary requirements. However, John very kindly let me have a note of what we ate, as I could not possibly remember every detail of the outstanding meal. Here goes:

Visited Whites for my birthday and had the 9 course taster menu. Everything was cooked to perfection I tried so many things I would never normally order and our waitress patiently explained everything to us. A fabulous evening and something I’d definitely recommend.

Fantastic small intimate restaurant, 9 course tasting menu excellent couldn't be faulted and well worth the price, can specify when booking any ingredients you won't eat and courses adjusted accordingly, Chef asks highs and lows of the meal when you've finished - there were no lows! wine list reasonably priced will be returning, highly recommended

We had the 9 course tasting menu, every course was explained as it arrived. The bread at the start was lovely, the highlights were the pigs cheek,lamb,celeriac mousse and the dessert! Chocolate, coffee, rhubarb and oats, what's not to like. The service was good and unobtrusive. This is a small restaurant with a chef/patron who cares about food. Somewhere to go for a treat. The wine list caters for all pockets.

My wife and I visited Whites for our 4th wedding anniversary looking for something special. The menu was a set 9 course taster menu at £57 each plus drinks. This is a small restaurant with only 7 tables accommodating about 16 people. Although small we did not feel crowded at all and there was a nice atmosphere despite minimalist decor. Service was excellent with the waitresses explaining every dish being served. The wine list was not extensive but did offer a good variety of wines at a variety of prices. We were very pleased to see some excellent wines that we were familiar with; Orvieto a refreshing white from Italy and Malbec, a rich red from Argentina. The food was preceded by a complementary muse bouche and bread. We were advised to select white wine for the the first 4 courses and then switch to red for 5 to 9. Although the portion sizes were very small they were all delicious with only two course that were for us a little disappointing. At the end we felt nicely satisfied without feeling bloated. The object here is to enjoy the flavours, quality and presentation of 9 different offerings rather than to simply fill you up. If you seek chips with quantity to feel full, don't go to Whites. The cost for the whole evening was £157 for the two of us. Something for a very special occasion. This was a culinary experience which we enjoyed. Would we do it again? Probably not.

Had the nine course tasting menu and what a pleasure it was lovely food perfectly cooked and excellently served highly recommend to all.

Thoroughly enjoyed the evening, food was excellent and each course completely different. Wine list was not too pricey and there was a good range of wines by the glass and half bottle if you wanted to switch about. We were in about 3 hours but some of that was finishing off our wine so I guess 2-2.5 hours would be more realistic. Despite managing all 9 courses we went home sated but not overfull. Staff explained each dish and the courses were well spaced out. Tables not too close together so a feeling of privacy. We will definitely visit again.

We love tasting menus & have eaten at several michelin starred establishments.

The nine course taster is the best gastronomic experience around. Why he hasn’t got a Michelin star is beyond me. Perhaps a good thing as it may put pressure on a fabulous chef. Go now you won’t be disappointed

Fabulous. We were recommended it by my sister, I love taster menus as I don’t have to think about ordering and don’t get order envy. It was superb 😀

Went on a recommendation and wasn't disappointed. Food was outstanding and the service was excellent. Will definitely be back.

We visited Whites to celebrate our Wedding Anniversary and we were very impressed. We opted for the 4 course taster menu which was delicious, we really enjoyed how each dish was a surprise. The service was exceptional and the chef came out at the end of the meal to chat to us which was lovely. We will certainly be returning and would highly recommend this restaurant.

Went to this restaurant with high expectations and weren’t disappointed. All of us agreed one of the nicest places we’ve eaten. Quality of the food is fantastic and the staff attentive but not overbearing. As someone with a couple of food allergies the chef thoughtfully modified couple of the dishes. The mackerel and partidge were particularly good.Will definitely return in the future.

Excellent 9 course Taster menu. All 9 dishes were really tasty both of us thought the two deserts served were the wow dishes along with the entrees which were excellent. The restaurant ambiance and service were excellent and the waiter was very knowledgeable and a credit to the restaurant. Will certainly return without hesitation and would recommend. My only slight negative was the toilets which were no where near the standard you would expect. Ceiling covered in cobwebs and overall cleanliness in them let the rest of the establishment down.

The restaurant itself, is nice and airy, tables nicely spaced out (unless it was a particularly quiet night).

We thoroughly enjoyed the 9-course menu - actually 11 course with bread and canapes to start!

Whites is a small restaurant of about 20 covers maximum. It offers just two menus, a four course tasting or a nine course tasting. Adjustments for allergies etc are described on the website.

Visited whites last night for my partners birthday, I'd heard about it from the Michelin and good food review, so definitely wanted to give it a try. Me and my partner thoroughly enjoyed ourselves, we had the 9 course taster menu and every course was beautiful and different, I'd had a few conversations with the chef beforehand as it was a surprise birthday meal, and he accommodated our dislikes. Again the menu was beautiful, we liked the element of surprise and how they were elegantly presented. The service was amazing the waitress was really friendly lovely smiley, couldn't be more happy to help, introduced the food knowledgeably didn't over introduce it at all. At the end of your meal the chef came out to talk with us which was a really nice touch. My only critism was the selection of spirits, there was lovely wine but unfortunately we're not wine drinkers however this didn't effect our night whatsoever! we'll definately return.. lovely atmosphere staff an food would really recommend.

While Tuesday night might not be everyone’s perfect night out, we had baby sitters so Tuesday it was. We booked online and confirmed some of our food preferences and one allergy. A speedy reply said no problem and our reservation was confirmed.

Dined on 3 separate occasions and always absolutely delighted with the food, presentation and service. Will always recommend to others. My only disappointment is John was unable to commit to a wedding celebration meal for 20 people at 5pm which is earlier than his 7pm opening. Nonetheless will be dining again.

Group of us out mid week and choose here

Visited on Birthday occasion and not disappointed. Had the 4 course taster menu, very nice food, friendly service and reasonably priced. Would return again when next in Beverley.

Have visited twice now in the space of 6 weeks both menus different and every course bursting with flavour good food presented superbly wines reasonably priced service on both occasions second to none very knowledgeable and friendly if you can get in it is worth it

We are never disappointed with our occasional visits to Whites. From the moment you walk in the door, you are made to feel extremely welcome. The wine list is varied with very reasonably prices for the quality of wine received. We chose a South African red to hopefully compliment our 9 course taster menu.

Returned here with friends after convincing them that this was a destination restaurant (they live in Beverley and had never been). After a warm welcome we were shown to our table and the 9 course magic began. The wine list offers a great choice of moderately priced, well chosen bottles and we chose a decent red and a white to accompany the testing menu.

This restaurant is top notch and the owner/chef deserves to be awarded a Michelin star based on the quality of the food we were served. We opted for the nine course tasting menu and each course was expertly crafted. It was a dining experience of individual flavours that stood out in each course as we progressed through menu, all served with care. We will definitely return when we are in the area again.

A contemporary and comfortable restaurant with very carefully prepared courses for all 9 courses. a well thought out imaginitive and competently cooked menu, served by a very personable young man. Loved the garnish grown on the Balcony on each course!!

Everything was perfect, the food imaginative and delicious, service efficient, knowledgeable. Made the evening extra special.

Visited on Tuesday 5th May, 2018 for a belated Birthday. We had the 4 course tasting menu. We were given 2 complimentary courses before 2 fish, courses, a meat course and finally a desert. The food was absolutely delicious, very creative and beautifully plated. The young man who served us was very pleasant, professional and knowledgeable explaining what each course consisted of.

Cannot say more another great night excellent food We liked the variety and look forward to visiting this venue again Full explanations of all the dishes being served and can be adapted or specials done on request

First class evening in all respects. We chose the 4 course tasting menu which we knew would be a surprise. However I was asked when booking about any dislikes which reassured us. All four courses were delicious- very clever and creative. Service was superb by the young staff and the ambience of the restaurant really nice.