

Roots York is a multi-award-winning restaurant from Michelin-starred chef Tommy Banks, located in a beautiful 19th-century building near the River Ouse. It is celebrated for its commitment to "creative heritage cooking," using ingredients grown on the Banks family farm in Oldstead across three distinct seasons. The restaurant offers a relaxed yet sophisticated social environment where the focus is on provenance and the celebration of the North Yorkshire landscape. Its innovative, shared-plate menu has gained national acclaim, making it one of the most exciting and significant destinations in York's thriving culinary scene.
York is one of England's most beautiful historic cities, with 2,000 years of Roman, Viking, and medieval history. Its ancient walls, Minster, and famous Shambles draw millions of visitors each year.