The Refectory Kitchen & Terrace
80 Reviews
- Friday6–9 pm
- Saturday6–9 pm
- Sunday6–9 pm
- Monday6–9 pm
- Tuesday6–9 pm
- Wednesday6–9 pm
- Thursday6–9 pm
About the Business
Restaurants in York | Situated next to York train station, The Refectory Kitchen & Terrace is an all-day restaurant serving the finest local, seasonal produce. Book online now.
Contacts
Website
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01904688688
Station Rd, York YO24 1AA
Hours
- Friday6–9 pm
- Saturday6–9 pm
- Sunday6–9 pm
- Monday6–9 pm
- Tuesday6–9 pm
- Wednesday6–9 pm
- Thursday6–9 pm
Features
- Debit cards
- Credit cards
- Delivery
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wi-Fi
- Dine-in
- Takeaway
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Healthy options
- Spirits
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Bar on site
- Toilets
- Cosy
- Romantic
- Groups
- Accepts reservations
- Kids' menu
- Lunch
- Great tea selection
- Brunch
- Upmarket
- Outdoor seating
- Salad bar
- Great cocktails
Recommended Reviews
Lee Scarratt
09.03.2024
The Refectory Kitchen & Terrace
My partner and I had a lovely dinner here whilst staying at the Principal Hotel which is adjoined.We opted for some calamari, truffles and cream cheese stuffed peppers which were all incredible. For our mains we had the rib eye steak and fish & chips which really hit the spot and utterly delicious.Our servers were all very professional, polite and extremely friendly and made sure we were having an exceptional time. Fatou imparticular was outstanding and looked after us for the whole evening.We would highly recommend having lunch or dinner here. It's right by the train station and a great environment inside.
martin wigglesworth
21.02.2024
The Refectory Kitchen & Terrace
Wow, possibly the coldest restaurant I’ve ever eaten in. Needs sorting- was sat by a massive stone external wall with a high single panel window. Had to have a blanket to stay mildly warm. Other diners were complaining too, and most had their coats on. Not a great experience got a £50 a head meal
Mark Napier
14.02.2024
The Refectory Kitchen & Terrace
How this place can decline from a superb Christmas Day lunch to the bilge of an effort offered for Mother's Day is beyond belief. Staffed, for most of the time by a skeleton crew who are 90% novices is tantamount to the lack of management here witnessed. Waiting an hour between courses is simply not good enough, especially as this is supposed to be 4 star hotel level. Food, when it did manage to arrive was no better than mediocre. A local cafe seemed positively Roux level in comparison.The attitude of the Maitre D, when challenged, was couldn't care less". He should not be in his job!I would not recommend the Refectory to anybody until they get their act well and truly together and employ staff (with one exception of a young man at the end of the meal) who actually have a clue how a catering operation should work.Most disappointing as a treat for my mum
Danny Sanders
05.02.2024
The Refectory Kitchen & Terrace
Ate here for New Year’s Eve. The food was nice but service needs a lot of work. People were being given the wrong dishes and we had a 40 minute wait for our main. So did a couple behind us. It was a bit Fawlty Towers and given the price, you’d expect a lot better.
Jenny
07.01.2024
The Refectory Kitchen & Terrace
Apparently we couldn't be served for a hot drink at this bar because it was 'very busy' with a Christmas party and only hotel residents could order anything. The bar wasn't exactly heaving, and one of the barmen was twiddling his thumbs behind the counter. I can only assume that the barmen wanted a nice easy night for themselves! Never heard of anything like it.
Moyra Reynolds
29.12.2023
The Refectory Kitchen & Terrace
The member of staff who served us was lovely and attentive without being intrusive. I would say there were a couple of other waiting staff who did come across more aloof and almost rude, so I understand what is meant in some of the other reviews. We had the 'Cheesemonger’s £28Selection of cheeses from near & far, fruit cake,medjool date jam, apple chutney, celery, grapes,artisan biscuits (v)'We had the serving for two, but it was enough for three of us for a light lunch. It was a beautiful sunny day, so a light delicious lunch on the terrace in the sunshine was just perfect. I would definitely recommend.
Pat Stanton
22.12.2023
The Refectory Kitchen & Terrace
I totally understand all the negative reviews. I ordered the almonds with my wine. The excuse 30 minutes later was the chef made it with the scallop starter. Then a bread order with seaweed butter (yuk) took another 20 minutes.When I asked for a box for my extra risotto, they needed to check if takeaway was allowed." Food was good but very
Alexia roche
20.12.2023
The Refectory Kitchen & Terrace
Staff were amazing so kind and catering, food was lovely. Our server was called Alex he was amazing!! And the manager Roberto was so so kind!! Ate here with my mother and we had a fabulous night thankyou to all the staff and chefs for making this a lovely trip for us. Definitely be back here again!!!
Helen Jones
17.12.2023
The Refectory Kitchen & Terrace
If you enjoy not getting served this is the place for you! Bask in the cobbled gardens as the waiters do their very best to ignore you and everyone else around. Enjoy the menu trying to charge a kidney for toasted bread and lettuce. Amazing 10/10
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Station Rd, York YO24 1AA
The Refectory Kitchen & Terrace