We love good food and have put together a selection of our favourite places to go for a meal or snack, or just a drink.

Mario’s Italian Restaurant on Kirkgate
Mario’s serves local and Italian ingredients to bring together a wide selection of meat, vegetarian, and fish dishes, as well as popular pizza and pasta meals. There’s something for everyone.

Storehouse Kitchen, North Street
An extensive range of meat and fish dishes cooked to order, and Sunday lunches made using local ingredients. Children’s menu available.

The Water Rat, Bondgate Green
Traditional homecooked meals coupled with a wide selection of the best quality real ales.

The Unicorn, Market Place
J D Wetherspoon Traditional favourites, served at reasonable prices and with a wide choice of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.

Portofino Italian Restaurant, Kirkgate
Pastas, risottos, chicken, and steaks, alongside all the popular pizza combinations. Takeaways also available.

Manchega, Duck Hill
Tapas menu in a ‘fusion’ of Spanish/South American influenced cuisine, with a Yorkshire twist.

Valentinos, Westgate
Traditional flavours from Italy cooked by highly experienced chefs who have been at Valentino’s for many years.

Hot Lava Italian Restaurant
An extensive menu of simply cooked Italian food and grilled meat.

Prima, Kirkgate
True Italian food. The menu includes ‘specials’ that encompass seafood and seasonal game dishes. There is an Early Bird Menu from 4.30pm until 6.30pm and a Children’s Menu is available.

So! bar and Eats
Contemporary and innovative dishes, using modern day ingredients. Choices include gluten free, vegan, children’s choices and party menus.

Jaflong Bangladeshi & Indian Restaurant
An award winning English curry restaurant with a cosy atmosphere.

The Claro Lounge, Market Place South
Contemporary food with plenty of options for vegan and gluten free dishes.

Children welcome, with toys and games on hand for anyone to play.

Moti Raj Indian Restaurant, High Skellgate
The menus include traditional dishes such as Kormas, Rogans, Baltis, Massalas and many more. Specialties are available and some English dishes if preferred. Take away also available.
Valentino’s is wonderful. The Italian food. The Italian selection of beers. The service. It is particularly great for families.
The Storehouse bar is great for a beer or glass of wine in a relaxed environment. The Storehouse restaurant offers great food that is a little different.
The Water Rat has a great selections of beers to sit and watch the river pass by. Food is good too!
