York

Old-school afternoon tea, with white-aproned waiters, linen tablecloths and a teapot collection ranged along the walls. — Lonely Planet

Their menu changes frequently but could include pan-fried halibut with a saffron-and-mussel risotto, or else leg of black-faced lamb with savoy cabbage. — Frommer's

An appealingly rustic bistro with striking chequer-board flooring and a unique style: it's a tiny place, with just 7 tables, but that's all part of its charm. — Michelin Guide

Choose from items such as quality local produce, fresh coffee beans, and cold-pressed pumpkin seed oil in the tiny deli up front, or see what the even cozier cafe at the back makes. — Frommer's

Appealing 1st-floor restaurant serving a menu of crowd-pleasing classics ranging from sausage and mash with onion gravy to slow-braised lamb shank to good old steak and chips. — Lonely Planet

A buzzy all-day brasserie set in an old brick engine house, in a delightful riverside spot beside the Museum Gardens. — Michelin Guide

Walls papered with sheet music, chilled jazz on the stereo, and battered, mismatched tables and chairs set the bohemian tone in this comforting coffee shop–cum-bistro. — Lonely Planet

You get stunning views of Clifford’s Tower at this sleek little restaurant, which sits just across the road from the imposing fortification. — Insight Guides

Mr P’s specialises in imaginative small plates, deli meats and cheeses, with a top-class wine list – not what you’d expect from its touristy location. — Lonely Planet