Melton's - York

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After several near perfect meals at Melton's over the years, I feel obliged to shout about this place to the world. The menu is small, but don't let that put yo... read more After several near perfect meals at Melton's over the years, I feel obliged to shout about this place to the world. The menu is small, but don't let that put you off as each course has been cleverly crafted to offer interest and a memorable experience, complemented with a well balanced wine list compiled by Lucy the owner of this friendly yet professionally run gem just minutes from the city centre.On our last visit we were welcomed by their new manager who appeared to manage a full house with grace and calm, yet still found the time to share his enthuasism for the place and make us a couple of great champagne cocktails, before we tucked into yet another fabulous meal topped off with an incredible hot lemon souffle.Make sure if your visiting York to put this at the top of your must visit list.

Meltons has been around for years, so it must have been doing something right.It has got some bad points though. It is very stuffy and pretentious, and you can... read more Meltons has been around for years, so it must have been doing something right.It has got some bad points though. It is very stuffy and pretentious, and you can see that it thinks very highly of itself. This has been enough to put me off at times. The food is very good and tasty, but the menu does not vary very much. They know how to make a very good sauce, but then they use it on everything!They do a good early birds menu, if you want to give it a try without breaking the bank, as it can be very expensive. It is good, but trying too hard to have the atmosphere of a michelin starred restaurant. Try J Bakers if you like things to be a little more relaxed.

Simple but enjoyable Food: 4 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 4 read more Simple but enjoyable Food: 4 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 4

Fantastic meal here for my husbands 40th birthday on Friday. We decided on the tasting menu and each and every course was outstanding. Tasted incredible and pre... read more Fantastic meal here for my husbands 40th birthday on Friday. We decided on the tasting menu and each and every course was outstanding. Tasted incredible and presented beautifully. The service was impeccable, the waiting on staff were attentive without being overbearing and their knowledge on each dish was spot on. Favourite dish of mine was the lemon and fennel pre-dessert. The best dish I've ever had. First time trying smoked eel too, something I'll definitely be looking out for on menus from now on. Overall. Fantastic night and I'll be recommending this restaurant to anyone wanting a fine dining restaurant in York. Meal type: Dinner Price per person: £100+ Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 4 Recommended dishes: Canapés, Orkney Scallop Ceviche, Amuse Bouche Bread