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11 tasty new offers for York Restaurant Week

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York Restaurant Week 2025 is nearly here – get ready to save some pennies on a huge variety of tasty temptations.

This year, 115 businesses are taking part with around 230 collective offers. We’ve put together a guide to the eleven venues taking part in the event for the first time – which includes Avocado Envy, Prezzo, Dough Eyed, Florian Poirot and Villains Rum.

To make things even better, York Restaurant Week is here for two weeks – meaning there’s double the time to dine on a delicious deal at some of York’s favourite eateries.

The festival is taking place from Monday 10 to Sunday 23 March.

All the offers are now online, priced at either £5, £10, £15, £20, £25 or £30. There is no limit to the amount of offers diners can access, and vouchers are completely free to download.

York Restaurant Week is organised by the York Business Improvement District (York Bid) and is a celebration of the wealth of incredible hospitality businesses in the city.

For more information, the full list of offers and to download your free vouchers, visit the York Restaurant Week website.

Avocado Envy

Offer TBC

Avocado lovers rejoice! Experience Avocado Envy during York Restaurant Week. Indulge in creative and delicious avocado-centric dishes, from vibrant salads to loaded toasts. Discover innovative flavour combinations and fresh ingredients in a relaxed and stylish setting.

Dough Eyed

Offers: House Pizza & Soft Drink – £10pp & A Pizza, Side & A Drink – £20pp & A Pizza, Side, Dessert & A Drink – £30pp

A casual pizzeria focused on serving high-hydration contemporary pizza with a twist on the traditional, featuring regularly changing specials. Enjoy 8 draught lines, a carefully curated selection of wines, and exceptional cocktails with a focus on timeless classics.

Florian Poirot

Offers: A Hot Drink, Macaron, Bonbon & Snack Sample – £5 & A Hot Drink, French Dessert, Macaron & Bonbon – £10

Welcome to our French Patisserie World where Florian – UK Pastry Champion has selected the best ingredients whether that is fresh fruit sourced within a mile of the kitchen, or vanilla pods from the other side of the globe, using his expertise to create exclusive macarons, chocolates, cakes and snacking. Excite your senses with a little flavour of France in the UK.

Ippuku Tea House

Offers: Portion Of Gyoza – £5 & An Onigiri & Cold Brew Sencha – £5 (Takeaway Only) & An Okonomiyaki & Zapato Beer – £15 (Dine In Only) & Gyutama Donburi – £10

This is our house, yokoso! We offer various types of teas from around the world, specialising in our own brand of Japanese teas. We also offer homemade Japanese-style food and cakes.

Our menu is very inclusive for gluten-free and vegan customers. We have a beautiful team of international staff, the majority of which are Japanese, who are guiding us all to represent Japan the best way we can.

Kynd Cafe

Offers: A Coffee & A Cake – £5 & Any 2 Smoothies – £5 & Somethin’ Sweet Brunch Deal For 2 – £20 & Vegan Brunch For 2 – £20

Kynd Cafe is a breakfast, brunch & lunch spot based in York city centre. We are dog friendly! We are 95% seed oil free! Our food is fresh, prepared daily & cooked in healthy oils to support digestion! We also have some amazing cakes & unique bakes!

La Bottega Milanese

Offer: A Coffee & A Nata – £5

A dynamic hub for the urban type, visited repeatedly at different times of the day for your Espresso (many), quick snack or aperitif after work. A place for networking, and relaxing. Our mantra is ‘If it’s not from Italy it’s from Yorkshire’. All of our cakes and fine meats are imported. All our bread and stuffed croissants are locally sourced and freshly delivered every morning. Our coffee is roasted in Yorkshire. We stand for quality, design and detail.

Prezzo

Offer TBC

Craving a taste of Italy? Prezzo in York is your perfect Restaurant Week destination! Enjoy delicious dishes from our special menu, featuring classic favourites and exciting new creations. Experience the warm atmosphere and friendly service that makes Prezzo a York favourite.

Shambles Korner

Offers: Afternoon Tea Treat – £5 & Sweet Treat Deal – £5 & Burger & A Drink – £10 & Brunch for 2 – £20

Nestled by the lively Shambles Market, Shambles Korner is a cozy, independent café offering a delightful range of brunches, decadent desserts, and refreshing beverages. Step away from the hustle and bustle of the market and relax in our welcoming space.

Tang Dynasty

Offer: Hotpot Buffet – £30pp

Tang Dynasty Chinese Restaurant is the first rotary self service hotpot restaurant in Yorkshire. We offer delicious traditional hotpot food with fresh ingredients everyday, along with high end fictional theme eating environment, and served safely by Smart Robot that can offer you an ultimate eating experience.

The Luxe Company

Offers: Any Toasted Panini – £5pp & Any Hot Drink & A Tray Bake Treat – £5 & An Aperitivo & A Glass Of Wine Or Beer – £10 & Gastro Sharing Board For 2 – £20

We are an independent luxury lifestyle retailer offering home decor, swimwear, nightwear, furnishings, gifts & clothing. Within our store you have the option of our front of house coffee shop, with homemade cakes, and light lunches. In our first floor Champagne bar we offer a range of alcohol and alcohol free drinks as well amazing sharing boards, or you may prefer to eat our coffee shop offerings in the stylish first floor colonial lounge setting.

Villains Rum Of York

Offer: A Villainous Tour & Rum Tasting – £10pp

Villains Rum – Flavoured Rum Inspired by York’s Most Notorious Characters. Step into the world of Villains Rum, where history and mischief meet over a bold selection of handcrafted rums. Inspired by York’s infamous villains—from cunning conspirators to fearsome Viking kings—our shop offers a taste of rebellion with every sip. Visit us for tastings, villainous tours, and a truly unique shopping experience.