The Best 41 Restaurants Near Barbican Centre

41 restaurants available nearby

A photo of The Ivy St. Helen’s Square restaurant

1. The Ivy St. Helen’s Square

4.6

Exceptional(11392)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary British • York

Booked 173 times today

The Ivy St. Helen's Square is located on the eponymous square in the heart of York and will serve all-encompassing, contemporary British menus.

2. The Star Inn The City

4.5

Awesome(6168)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary British • York

Booked 64 times today

Located in the Old Engine House on the edge of York's Museum Gardens in a riverside setting close to the historic Lendal Bridge, The Star Inn The City has an enviable position, which we aim to match with the best produce God's Own Country has to offer and genuine Yorkshire hospitality for the 'whole package'.We offer an all day menu which can be enjoyed for both lunch and dinner, as well as serving up breakfast Friday to Sunday, and on Sunday's we serve up our famous Sunday roasts between 12-4pm.We pride ourselves on being a a food-led celebration destination, with guests being able to enjoy view of the River Ouse from our Garden Room or outside on our riverside terrace. For more intimate occasions we also offer two exclusive Private Dining rooms for celebrations such as graduations, weddings and birthdays.For more information head to our website, or call one of our friendly members of staff today.

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3. Bill's Restaurant & Bar - York

4.4

Awesome(1697)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary British • York

Booked 73 times today

Located right in the city centre, Bill’s York restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and everything in between. Full of character, this light and airy space transforms into a twinkling and intimate place to be for the evening, from cosy booths and candelabras to larger sharing tables. Private dining space is also available for up to 20 guests – perfect for special occasions, celebrations, gatherings and meetings.

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4. The Rise Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(375)

Price: Expensive

• British • York

Booked 10 times today

The Rise Restaurant, Terrace & Bar offers modern British cuisine with locally sourced and freshly prepared dishes. The open kitchen and spacious setting creates an immersive and social dining experience for guests.Committed to serving the best seasonal and ethically sourced ingredients, Afternoon Tea and Dinner see British favourites offered with a Yorkshire twist from our expert chefs. Diners can also expect local beers and ales, a hand-selected wine offering, and signature cocktails.Please note that for Afternoon Tea bookings, dietary requests (e.g. vegetarian, vegan, gluten free, children's Afternoon Tea, etc.) must be pre-ordered at the time of booking. Regrettably, we cannot guarantee availability of dietary-specific Afternoon Teas on the day of your visit, if not ordered in advance.If you would like to enquire about booking for a group of more than 6 guests, please get in touch with our Dining Team directly by calling 01904 380038, or by emailing dining@theriseyork.co.uk.

5. Nola

4.7

Exceptional(1692)

Price: Expensive

• Bistro • York

Booked 35 times today

Housed in the old congregational chapel on Lendal, NOLA is a new Restaurant & Bar styled in a 1920s Art Deco Theme, the upstairs bar and waiting area is decorated in period mirrors and marble. Downstairs is the main restaurant, which has large leather upholstered chairs and easy banquette seating and dark wood panelling.Our food is a mix of Cajun inspired dishes and tastes from around the globe, served on smaller plates giving the guest a chance to be more adventurous with their choices. The drinks and cocktails menu are designed to complement the extensive food menu.

6. La Vecchia Scuola

4.5

Awesome(3264)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • York

Booked 37 times today

La Vecchia Scuola is a unique dining experience offering excellent service to match the exquisite standards of our food. Our menus have been specially designed to offer a creative side of Italian cuisine as well as producing some Italian classics. Our chefs believe in serving only the very best, using trusted local suppliers for our fresh produce and authentic Italian ingredients such as cheeses and cured meats directly from Italy.We can cater for any special dietary requirements you might have. We cook to order so can change any recipes that you like. Come along to experience an unrivalled and relaxed dining experience – right in the heart of York - at La Vecchia Scuola.

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7. L'Osteria Italiana

4.3

Awesome(127)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • York

Booked 8 times today

The food served at L’Osteria Italiana is based on the traditional Italian cuisine.Our philosophy on cooking is simple – based on quality and seasonality of produce with minimum fuss.Our decor is elegant, our welcome is warm and relaxed, and our menu offers you well-loved dishes with a twist.Our restaurant has a relaxing atmosphere with friendly service.

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8. York Minster Refectory

4.4

Awesome(259)

Price: Expensive

• British • York

Booked 27 times today

Brasserie style restaurant serving up modern British dishes, offering dine in and takeaway options.

9. Guy Fawkes Inn

4.4

Awesome(1873)

Price: Expensive

• British • York

Booked 30 times today

Dine by candlelight in our restaurant, featuring gas lamps, roaring fires and timber floors. Serving simple, traditional British food skilfully prepared from fresh, quality, locally sourced ingredients, our restaurant is the perfect place to withdraw from the world and relax.

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10. Trio mezze tapas bar

4.5

Awesome(522)

Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • York

Booked 5 times today

Located in the heart of York, on one of the most popular tourist attraction... the smallest street in the UK, with the longest name. Just a minutes away from iconic landmarks which includes York Minster and the Shambles Markets.Trio Mezze Tapas Bar is the perfect spot to have great mezze and tapas dishes from the Mediterranean. As well as an extensive cocktail menu, which features many signature cocktails, only found here at Trio. It is a perfect place for family, friends, special occasions and business meetings.

Restaurants near Barbican Centre

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41 restaurants available nearby

1. The Ivy St. Helen’s Square

2. The Star Inn The City

3. Bill's Restaurant & Bar - York

4. The Rise Restaurant

5. Nola

6. La Vecchia Scuola

7. L'Osteria Italiana

8. York Minster Refectory

9. Guy Fawkes Inn

10. Trio mezze tapas bar

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