There are some great new openings making their home in the historic city of York for your visit.
Rudy’s Pizza
Since it opened its first store in Manchester in 2015, Rudy’s Pizza has become a familiar name, with branches popping up all over the country – including in our own back yard Chapel Allerton! Now York is getting its own branch of the popular pizzeria. The new location will sit on High Ousegate and will serve the same beloved pizza variations Rudy’s has made its name with. We particularly recommend the Portabello (go against the grain and give it a try as a white pizza!) or the Agnello Vegano, and make sure to keep an eye on the monthly specials as well.
Omoni House
York’s most famous street, the Shambles, has recently welcomed a new addition. Omoni House has taken up the spot which used to hold Sapori, serving up delicious Korean cuisine. Comfort food is the name of the game here, as the name of the restaurant – meaning mum’s house – might suggest. The menu is stacked with Korean stables including bibimbap, tteokbokki, and jjigae.
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Tasca Frango
The newest fixture on Colliergate is Tasca Frango, an eatery styled after a Portuguese ‘tasca’ and bringing Portuguese food and wine to York. Owner Ted credits childhood trips to Portugal and family barbeques for his fascination with Portuguese cuisine, and the desire to increase its popularity in the UK. Naturally, the piri-piri chicken is the star of the menu here, though honourable mention should also go to the Picanha steak, Portugal’s preferred cut.
The Savvy Baker
Beloved Roundhay bakery The Savvy Baker will be opening another location in York, those with a sweet tooth will be happy to hear! This delicious endeavour started as a lockdown project for owner Savannah. Her homemade brownies soon became a massive hit, and more than her small kitchen could handle. Savannah opened up her own café on Lidgett Lane, and now a second will be coming to Swinegate. Look out for some of the more popular flavours, including the Kinder brownie and the Biscoff flapjack.
Amorino
Authentic Italian gelato shop Amorino is has opened just in time for summer on Parliament Street, next to Marks and Spencer. Known for crafting beautiful rose- shaped ice creams with the finest natural ingredients, Amorino has a rich history of delighting customers since its founding in 2002 by two childhood friends in Paris. This will be York’s first Amorino, bringing a taste of artisanal Italian gelato to the city. It’s the perfect refreshing treat to enjoy when the weather warms up, making summer in York even more delightful.
Goldee’s Bagels
Shamble’s Market favourite Goldee’s Bagels now boasts a permanent spot on the corner of Newgate and Silver Street, taking over the location previously occupied by Newgate Hog Roast. Alex, the owner, bakes fresh bagels daily, offering varieties like plain, multi-seed, sesame, and everything bagels. The menu also features fresh bagel sandwiches, including The Fisherman’s Friend with smoked salmon, dill cream cheese, and pickled red onion, and The Portobello with roasted portobello mushroom in sage and garlic butter and chive cream cheese.
On Instagram @goldeesbagels