Valentine’s Day Delights: Top Romantic Restaurants in York

It’s no surprise that York is considered one of the most romantic cities in the country. The architecture, the medieval air, and the cobbled streets – it all contributes to the romanticism that the city emanates. Couples head to the city around Valentine’s Day to celebrate their love for each other in true style, and there’s no reason why you and your loved one shouldn’t either.

There are some great deals on York hotels online at the moment, which you could snap up soon, to keep the budget low and help to boost your spending money. You don’t have to spend a fortune on posh boutique hotels to enjoy some quality time together – affordability is just as important and with most budget hotels being in the city centre, you’re ideally placed to appreciate everything that York has to offer.

A meal for two is pretty much a given if you’re going to celebrate Valentine’s Day properly. Here are some of the best romantic restaurants in the city for your perusal.

Blue Bicycle, Fossgate

Recommended by many as being one of the most romantic restaurants in the city, the Blue Bicycle offers an a la carte menu, every day of the week.

Try the Cannon of Whitby Brown Crab, or the Yorkshire beef fillet with a red wine jus. The dim lit interior will provide a wonderful ambience for your meal for two, included the option of a private vaulted booth for two, if you so wish.

Lime House, Goodramgate

This award-winning restaurant may not have the most romantic decor but it certainly knows how to make excellent cuisine. Situated in the picturesque centre of York, just minutes away from the notorious Shambles, their reputation has grown considerably over the past decade, as they maintain they excellent service and outstanding food.

For £30 per head, you can enjoy a Valentine’s Day 3 course dinner, from a selection of beautiful options, including caramelised Gressingham Duck and pan-fried scallops.

Delrio’s, Blossom Street

This quaint family-run Italian restaurant near Mickelgate offers home cooked, simple food, served to the highest of standards in an extremely romantic and intimate setting. Sure, Delrio’s may be energetic and lively, but the bare walls and dim lighting in this underground restaurant will ensure that your meal for two is simply perfect.

Enjoy a vast a la carte menu which will almost certainly have something you like, such as the fresh fish of the day, antipasti and more pizzas than you could shake a stick at.

Melton’s, Scarcroft Road

It may be a little further out of the city, but this restaurant holds the reputation as one of the best ones in the whole of York, so it may be worth venturing beyond the city limits.

Providing fine dining in a beautiful atmosphere, Melton’s is unpretentious and provides fine dining food without the hefty price tag.

Enjoy your romantic trip for two to York this Valentine’s Day; make use of the great deals on York hotels before choosing one of the city’s best restaurants for a dinnertime treat.

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