Rachel Everett is a freelance journalist, hotel reviewer and author who writes for publications including Condé Nast Traveller, the Telegraph and the Independent. As a creative content consultant, she helps global brands with content strategy, ideation and project direction. Rachel has written and edited digital and print features for over two decades, with bylines in the Times, the Guardian, the Irish Times, the Irish Independent, CNN Travel, Travel + Leisure, Family Traveller, Mr & Mrs Smith, i-escape, Kip, Sleeper Magazine and Bradt Guides.

Rachel Everett

Rachel Everett

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The 22 best restaurants in York (updated 2025)

The 22 best restaurants in York (updated 2025)

York is a culinary hotspot in 2025. With a fierce mix of voguish food establishments, including street food, independent restaurants and Michelin experiences, the only dilemma is deciding where to eat. The Michelin Guide lists 16 restaurants in York and its surroundings, three with stars and a Michelin Green Star, including Roots and mýse in Hovingham.  However, York’s independent scene is hopping right now, and residents are as proud of their neighbourhood favourites as much as any famed restaurant (perhaps more so) – the city has an abundance of incredible places to eat that won’t require a credit card deposit when booking. We’ve tried all the restaurants in York and can give you the best tips on where to go. Whether you're craving a curry, a hearty Sunday roast or a wow-factor fine-dining experience, we’ve done the research. Here are the best 22 restaurants in York to book right now. Yes, we are a ‘jammy’ (lucky) bunch of writers – as they say in Yorkshire… RECOMMENDED: 📍 The best things to do in York🍸 The best bars in York🍺 The best pubs in York🏘️ The best Airbnbs in York Rory Buccheri and Rachel Everett are food writers based in York. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines.