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31 Castlegate Restaurant

31 Castlegate, York YO1 9RN, England
01904 621404
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Ranked #25 of 497 restaurants in York
Price range: £11 - £16
Hours:
Thu - Tue 18:00 - 21:30
Cuisines: European
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Good for: Romantic, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
Description: In the heart of York's tourist centre, 31 Castlegate Restaurant serves a superb menu of innovative modern European cuisine. Set inside a stunning Georgian building which retains many of its original features, only fresh local produce is used to prepare the dishes, with a candlelit interior providing an intimate ambience for diners. Private dining is catered for, with customisable menus available.
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Chester, United Kingdom
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16 reviews 16 reviews
15 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

Booked last minute, the restaurant is low light, cosy, welcoming and has unique character due to the age. For starter we had pigeon which was good but kind of average. My fiance had king prawns which were big, meaty and tasty they were off the specials. For main I had the trio of venison which I would highly recommend each... More

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York, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

First of all the online booking system was easy to navigate and simple to use - a text message confirmation is sent to your mobile within minutes of booking. It also allows you to state preferences - I'm a coeliac and it's easier for all parties involved if they know beforehand! I've lived in York for 4 years now and... More

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Knaresborough, United Kingdom
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11 reviews 11 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

A belated review, but the food is delicious - carefully and thoughtfully prepared, the service is attentive, and not badly priced either. The decor is a little glum however.

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York, England, United Kingdom
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8 reviews 8 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

I was dining with 3 friends and we opted for the 3 course set menu for £16.95. It was absolutely amazing value and it made for some very clean and empty plates! I chose the mushroom tart for starter, the confit of duck leg for main and the creme brulee for dessert. All were absolutely delicious, great flavours that went... More

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Doncaster
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27 reviews 27 reviews
23 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

Visited as a Christmas party of eight, with 6 of them being my restaurant staff with two being chefs; hence we pretty much went through the menu with a critical crew. We had a great time, the food was great and cooked as requested. High quality and excellent presentation. For mains I had my favourite venison and I couldn't fault... More

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grimsby
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

We had one of the nicest meals we've had anywhere at this restaurant. Starters £5 - £7, leek and potato soup was absolutely delicious, as were pan fried prawns and the goats cheese dish. Fillet steak for £20 - cooked exactly as requested. Lamb was superb. Puddings of sticky toffee pudding and lemon canneloni were also delicious. Four of us... More

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Telford, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

food was fab, lovley and friendly service, we had a private room which was great for 19 girls and it went very well with good communication from start to finish

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Greetham, United Kingdom
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54 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

We had a delicious dinner here, with really friendly service. The bill was also a pleasant surprise as the table d'hote menu was very good value.

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hereford
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44 reviews 44 reviews
18 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

My wife and I both had a different steak with chips. They came out hot and cooked to perfection. The only thing that spoilt it all was the room itself. It was gloomy, lacked atmosphere and sat about 30 people at 8 or 10 tables, where you endure listening to your neighbours conversations. Guys. Qe heard background music but in... More

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Manchester UK
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17 reviews 17 reviews
12 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013

Firstly have to say that i loved the online booking service, really handy, wish more restaurants would do this. This is my second trip here, after a wonderful meal 3 years ago. We went during the week this time, Nd it was very quiet, only 4 other tables filled. However, we didnt feel awkward and the staff weren't overbearing -... More

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