Dining in the heart of the city at The Grand, York’s two stunning restaurants offers an evolving feast of flavour as menus change with the seasons to reflect the fresh produce as it arrives in the chefs’ kitchens. Legacy fine dining restaurant, which has three AA Rosettes, invites you to go on a journey of discovery to experience the city of York’s heritage through a revolutionary gastronomic lens. a unique new dining concept, tells the story of York through three exquisite menus, each one designed to celebrate a standout period of the city’s heritage.
The five-course Stone route travels back to the Roman era when York was born, bringing to life the city’s significance as the capital of the north. Water, a seven-course route, honours York’s 100 years of Viking occupancy, while the nine-course Steel route celebrates the city’s industrial heyday and the transformative arrival of the railway. The new concept has been crafted by executive head chef, Kevin Bonello, in partnership with Legacy’s head chef, Ahmed Abdalla.
The team of expert chefs transform into master storytellers, completing dishes at diner’s tables and debuting exciting new techniques. The ingredients, cooking methods and dishes get bolder and more adventurous as the centuries pass – with incredible, and sometimes unexpected, flavours promised throughout. From colourful vegetables, tender, locally reared meat and freshly caught fish and seafood, the bursts of flavour, ensure that each dish is a taste sensation.
In the AA Rosette awarded The Rise restaurant, modern British cuisine is prepared with local, seasonal and ethically sourced ingredients. The open kitchen and spacious setting create an immersive and social dining experience – it’s the perfect place for a delicious afternoon tea or an evening of luxury. With a Yorkshire twist on British favourites, one of the many standout dishes in the gourmet brasserie is the spectacular Surf & Turf dish, a beef wellington and full lobster thermidor platter.
Meanwhile, if you want to elevate your own cooking, The Cookery School at The Grand, York led by director Marc Williams offers express, half, full-day and parent and child courses designed for novice and aspiring chefs, with classes inspired by cuisine from around the world. Take a culinary journey at the dining destination in the heart of the city – book now to experience and discover the best seasonal dishes at The Grand, York. Web: Tel: 01904 380038.
