Roots York dining experiences are designed for guests who want Michelin-starred cooking in a modern city-centre setting. Roots York is especially well suited to guests who love thoughtful tasting menus, seasonal ingredients and dining experiences that feel polished without being overly formal.
Enjoy a Michelin-starred dining experience at Roots York, with tasting menu packages for 2, 4 or 6 people available through Impulse Decisions.
Set alongside the River Ouse in the heart of York, Roots is a relaxed, modern tasting-menu restaurant from Tommy Banks and the team behind The Black Swan at Oldstead. The restaurant holds one Michelin star and is known for creative seasonal cooking inspired by produce grown, foraged and preserved in and around Oldstead.
This dining experience is ideal for guests looking for a refined but relaxed Michelin-starred meal in York, with arrival cocktails, tasting menus, adventurous drinks packages on selected packages and a copy of Tommy Banks’ cookbook, Roots.
Roots York dining experiences are available for 2, 4 or 6 people, giving guests the chance to enjoy a Michelin-starred tasting menu in one of York’s most distinctive restaurants.
Each package starts with an arrival cocktail before guests move into the Core Tasting Menu. Selected packages also include the Experimental & Adventurous drinks package, designed to accompany the menu and add an extra layer to the experience.
Final menus, timings, drinks, dietary requirements, upgrades and any additional inclusions should be confirmed at the time of enquiry, as package details may vary by availability.
Roots York brings the spirit of Oldstead into the heart of the city.
The restaurant feels bright, modern and relaxed, with a dining room that gives guests a refined tasting-menu experience without losing warmth or ease. Its location near the River Ouse makes it a strong choice for guests visiting York for a special meal, weekend break or celebration.
The food is shaped by the same farming, growing, foraging and preserving philosophy associated with Tommy Banks and Oldstead. Ingredients from the kitchen garden, local suppliers and the Banks family farm influence menus that change naturally with the seasons.
Rather than feeling like a formal fine-dining room, Roots offers a more laid-back way to experience Michelin-starred cooking. It combines creative dishes, seasonal flavour and a strong Yorkshire identity in a setting that feels stylish, personal and memorable.
A Roots York dining experience offers a relaxed way to enjoy Michelin-starred cooking in one of Yorkshire’s most historic cities.
The appeal lies in the balance between creativity and comfort. Guests can enjoy a carefully considered tasting menu shaped by the seasons, while the restaurant’s modern city-centre setting keeps the experience accessible and sociable.
For couples, it works well as a memorable gift, anniversary meal or special occasion. For groups, it offers a refined dining experience without the formality of a private event. For corporate clients, it can work as a premium thank-you, client reward or small-group dining experience.
Roots York dining experiences are available subject to date, table, group size and package availability.
The 2-person package is available Wednesday to Friday and is valid for 12 months from the date of purchase. Menu upgrades are available, and any drinks outside the included package are payable at the venue.
Guests should enquire early for preferred dates, especially for weekends, seasonal celebrations, Christmas gifting, anniversaries and corporate dining. Final menus, timings, dietary requirements, drinks and any upgrades should be confirmed before booking.
This Roots York dining experience is designed for 2 people.
Guests can enjoy a gastronomic tasting menu experience inspired by the heritage of farming, growing and seasonal produce. The experience begins with an arrival cocktail before guests enjoy the Core Tasting Menu with the accompanying Experimental & Adventurous drinks package.
At the end of the experience, guests receive a copy of Tommy Banks’ cookbook, Roots, making this a thoughtful choice for food lovers and guests who enjoy cooking, restaurants and memorable dining experiences.
Package includes:
This experience is available Wednesday to Friday and is valid for 12 months from the date of purchase. Menu upgrades are available. All drinks apart from those included in the package are payable at the venue. Maximum group size is 6 people.
This Roots York dining experience is designed for 4 people.
Guests can enjoy a Michelin-starred tasting menu experience in Roots York’s modern, laid-back city-centre dining room. The experience begins with an arrival cocktail, followed by the Core Tasting Menu with the accompanying Experimental & Adventurous drinks package.
The package is ideal for two couples, close friends, family celebrations or small client groups looking for a premium dining experience in York.
Package includes:
Final timings, menus, dietary requirements, drinks and upgrades should be confirmed at the time of enquiry.
This Roots York dining experience is designed for 6 people.
Guests can enjoy a gastronomic tasting menu experience inspired by Roots York’s farming and growing heritage, with dishes served in a modern and relaxed city-centre setting. The experience begins with arrival cocktails before the group enjoys the Core Tasting Menu.
Each group will also be sent away with a copy of Tommy Banks’ cookbook, Roots, creating a lasting reminder of the experience.
Package includes:
This package is especially well suited to family celebrations, small corporate groups, client rewards, milestone birthdays and special occasion dining in York.
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Roots York is a Michelin-starred restaurant in York from Tommy Banks and the wider team behind The Black Swan at Oldstead. It offers modern tasting menus inspired by produce grown, foraged and preserved around Oldstead.
Roots York is located in the heart of York, alongside the River Ouse and within walking distance of York train station.
Yes, Roots York holds one Michelin star. Its menus are built around seasonal produce, creative cooking and ingredients connected to Oldstead and the surrounding region.
Roots York is overseen by chef Tommy Banks, with the restaurant team creating tasting menus inspired by farming, growing, preserving and seasonal ingredients.
The 2-person experience includes an arrival cocktail, Core Tasting Menu with the accompanying Experimental & Adventurous drinks package for 2, and a copy of Tommy Banks’ cookbook, Roots.
The 4-person experience includes an arrival cocktail, Core Tasting Menu with the accompanying Experimental & Adventurous drinks package for 4, and a copy of Tommy Banks’ cookbook, Roots.
The 6-person experience includes an arrival cocktail, Core Tasting Menu for 6 people and a copy of Tommy Banks’ cookbook, Roots.
The 2-person package is available Wednesday to Friday and is valid for 12 months from the date of purchase. Availability for all packages should be confirmed at the time of enquiry.
Yes, menu upgrades are available. Any upgrades, additional drinks or extras should be confirmed before booking and may be payable at the venue.
Yes, Roots York is a strong gift option for food lovers, couples, families and small groups. The Michelin-starred tasting menu, arrival cocktail and Tommy Banks cookbook make the experience feel thoughtful and memorable.
Yes, Roots York can work well for small corporate groups, client rewards and premium dining gifts. The 4-person and 6-person packages are especially suitable for intimate business dining or special client occasions.
Dietary requirements should be discussed at the time of enquiry. Tasting menus are carefully planned, so guests should provide details of allergies, intolerances or dietary preferences before booking.
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