The Yorke Arms
Think of British fine dining, and Michelin-starred restaurants in Yorkshire are not an obvious first thought. When many picture the finest restaurants that the country has to offer, they usually never make it past London. After all, the bustle and cosmopolitan nature of the capital put it hand-in-hand with fine cuisine and celebrated restaurants like Galvin at Windows. However, Yorkshire has rapidly become one of the dining hotspots in the country, boasting some of the very best restaurants in the UK . Yorkshire has 5 restaurants awarded the prestigious Michelin star, the most in any county in England.
The Yorke Arms
Inside an 18th-century coach house, The Yorke Arms was voted ‘Number 1 Restaurant in the UK’ by Good Food Guide for 2 consecutive years. There is a real air of British tradition, with roaring open fires and a menu that offers venison, game birds from the local moors, and fresh vegetables from the kitchen gardens. Innovation is always present on the menu however, with bold options like Autumn truffle risotto, with Nidderdale mutton and dandelion.
The Old Vicarage
The Old Vicarage in Ridgeway is Sheffield’s only Michelin-starred restaurant, and sits inside a beautiful Victorian country house. Combining British dishes with international additions, the menu is stunningly presented. Regional ingredients are used wherever possible, resulting is dishes like rack of Chatsworth lamb with a chervil and lemon crust, served with vanilla couscous and apricots. All cheeses on the menu come straight from nearby farms, ensuring freshness. As well as an atmosphere of classic elegance, live jazz, classical music events, and summer garden parties are all offered.
The Star Inn
The successful trend of using local ingredients and even produce grown and reared on-site is continued at The Star Inn. In the small village of Harome, this 700 year-old thatched building is the epitome of rural English charm. North Sea fish and shellfish are popular menu options, as is the game from local shoots.
The Burlington at The Devonshire Arms
Set on a 30,000 acre estate, The Burlington at The Devonshire Arms takes a leaf from the book of its fellow local Michelin-star winners, and fully shows off its setting in the natural splendour of the Yorkshire countryside. Boasting a restaurant, brasserie and bar, and cocktail lounge, there is also a superb wine list, with over 2500 rare vintages. Such a variety ensures there is always the perfect accompaniment to a meal – be it the halibut with shrimp and oxtail, or the Cumbrian venison loin.
The Box Tree
With acclaimed chef Marco Pierre White having worked here at the beginning of his career, and then returned to continue innovating, The Box Tree has a heritage of the very best in fine dining. Housed inside an 18th-century cottage with antiques adorning the walls, the menu changes daily, always making the most of the seasonal ingredients from the local area.
About The Author
John Murray is a London based editor who likes to get his food on. As well as discovering new and exciting restaurants, he enjoys travelling to find new dishes around the world. So far, nothing has beaten Californian Mexican cuisine. John’s current favourite restaurant is Beach Blanket Babylon in Notting Hill.
