The Most Romantic Restaurants in Yorkshire

Impress your date with candlelit dinners, intimate lighting and mouthwatering menus at the most romantic restaurants in Yorkshire.

With an endless list to choose from, treat yourself and your date to a little bit of luxury. From chic bistros and glamorous city centre favourites to cosy gastropubs to impress your better half.

Our hand-picked guide is perfect for first dates, celebrating an anniversary or for couples looking to try somewhere new.

Want to browse by location? Romantic restaurants in Leeds | Bradford | Halifax | Helmsley | Harrogate | Ripon | Ilkley | Skipton |Huddersfield | York | Sheffield | Beverley | Hull 

Top Romantic Restaurants in Leeds

Craig Rogan at The Collective | Leeds City Centre

After receiving a Michelin recommendation only a few months after opening, Craig Rogan at The Collective is the perfect choice to impress your loved one. Diners can sit by candlelight as they dine on an impeccable tasting menu crafted by Craig Rogan himself. Make the evening extra special with a wine pairing, all carefully chosen to match the food. This restaurant is a strong start to our list of romantic restaurants in Yorkshire.

33 Boar Ln, Leeds LS1 5DA – 0113 466 0382

Tattu | Leeds City Centre

Serving the most beautiful dishes of Asian flavours. Tattu’s creative cocktails, intimate lighting, iconic blossom trees, mouthwatering sharing plates and in-house DJ set the perfect date mood. The gorgeous decor at one of the most romantic restaurants in Yorkshire makes for a special occasion all year round.

Minerva, 29 E Parade, Leeds LS1 5PS – 0113 245 1080

Harvey Nichols Fourth Floor Brasserie | Leeds City Centre

You cannot go wrong with a rooftop dinner date. Harvey Nichols Fourth Floor Brasserie offers breathtaking views of the city with a seasonal menu and drinks selection that’s just as good. Book a table at this dreamy restaurant and tuck into a memorable meal at one of Leeds’ greatest gems.

107-111 Briggate Harvey Nichols Fourth Floor, Leeds LS1 6AZ – 0113 204 8000

Don’t miss our exclusive Valentine’s Day experiences at Harvey Nichols – YFG customers save 20% off

HOME | Leeds City Centre

The beautiful setting of HOME restaurant along the River Aire is the perfect destination for one of the most romantic restaurants in Yorkshire. Expect an ever-evolving tasting menu set in dramatic, stylish interiors. Take your date to the next level with a perfectly paired drinks menu.

3 Brewery Pl, Leeds LS10 1NE – 0113 430 0161

Shears Yard | Leeds City Centre

Shears Yard serves ever-changing a la carte and tasting menus inspired by the very best local ingredients. All within their stunning 18th-century building. This romantic restaurant is known not only for its delicious dishes but its lively, friendly atmosphere and affordable pricing, because who doesn’t love a date night that doesn’t break the bank?

11-15 Wharf St, Leeds LS2 7EH – 0113 244 4144

The Ivy Asia | Leeds City Centre

The Ivy Asia puts a twist on classic Asian dishes surrounded by an extravagant interior, a night at The Ivy Asia is like no other. Enjoy a selection of delicate sushi, flavour-packed sides and tasty small plates.  Paired with their show-stopping cocktails and desserts.

55 Vicar Ln, Leeds LS1 6BA – 0113 531 7990

Iberica | Leeds City Centre

Iberica is possibly the most picturesque location in Leeds. Split across two levels, their Spanish cuisine and seasonal tapas is served within their rich, characterful building. With a menu designed for sharing, Iberica is perfect for a date with your better half.

La Bodega, their relaxed Spanish basement bar, is ideal for couples looking for a drinks and small plates. You can also book onto their unique Spanish food and drink experiences from cheese and wine pairing to gin and tonic tasting. The perfect date night. YFG customers save 10%. 

Hepper House, 17a E Parade, Leeds LS1 2BH – 0113 403 7007 

Top Romantic Restaurants in Bradford

Grand Cru | Birkenshaw

On the outskirts of Leeds is Grand Cru. Serving a menu full of modern European favourites. Devoted to serving only exceptional dishes, step into their grand dining room and enjoy a special night filled with lots of wine, laughter and seriously delicious food.

559-565 Bradford Rd, Birkenshaw, Bradford BD11 2AQ – 01274 686222

The Hawthorn | Haworth

In the centre of beautiful Haworth, The Hawthorn is a Georgian jewel that’s the perfect setting for a romantic date night. This cosy gastropub is home to a roaring log fire, with a downstairs that has a warm, tavern-like feel whilst the upstairs has stunning views of the famous Main Street. Explore one of Yorkshire’s most picture-perfect villages before tucking into an intimate dinner by the fire.

103-109 Main St, Haworth, Keighley BD22 8DP – 01535 644477

Top Romantic Restaurants in Halifax

The Shibden Mill Inn | Halifax

Nestled in Halifax’s magnificent Shibden Valley is the multi-award-winning Shibden Mill Inn. Nationally recognised as one of the UK’s Top 50 Gastropubs and Michelin recommended. Their outstanding food, low ceilings, intimate lighting and roaring fires make this historic inn the perfect place for a romantic meal.

Shibden, Shibden Mill Fold, Halifax HX3 7UL – 01422 365840

Ricci’s Place | Halifax

For fresh, flavourful Mediterranean dishes, the family-run Ricci’s Place is a must-visit. Bringing passionate Italian cooking to Halifax, this romantic restaurant in Yorkshire is an impressive place you’ll want to introduce to your significant other, with food that will have you swooning.

4 Crossley St, Halifax HX1 1UG – 01422 740001

Best Romantic Restaurants in Helmsley

Pignut | Helmsley

Within the breathtaking North York Moors, in the picturesque town of Helmsley is Michelin recommended restaurant, Pignut. Bringing a unique touch to the romantic restaurants in the Yorkshire scene, Pignut puts creativity at the forefront of their food.

Their intimate restaurant, memorable tasting menus and expert wine pairings create the perfect place to while away an evening with your loved one. YFG customers save 22% off Pignut’s tasting menu.

12 Bridge St, Helmsley, York YO62 5DX – 01439 770 955

The Feversham Arms Hotel & Spa, Helmsley

The 4 Star Feversham Arms Hotel & Verbena Spa is a unique boutique hotel with award-winning spa, outdoor pool and hot tub. All year round, you can dine outside on the terrace or indoors in front of the open fires.

Inside The Weathervane restaurant, Head Chef Jon Appleby provides diners with a truly memorable meal. Celebrate Britain’s food heritage with their seasonally-driven menus, with ingredients selected from the region’s best producers and suppliers.

YFG customers save 30% off a spa day with two-course lunch, prosecco, 60-minute treatment and Temple Spa goodie bag. 

1-5 High St, Helmsley, York YO62 5AG – 01439 770 766

Top Romantic Restaurants in Harrogate

Goldsborough Hall | Knaresborough

The former Royal residence and Stately Home, Goldsborough Hall, promises an exceptional dining experience you won’t find anywhere else. Sip on a glass of bubbly before experiencing their Michelin recommended tasting menu. This renowned, historic 5 star hotel is a wonderful place to spend a special evening for two.

Church St, Goldsborough, Knaresborough HG5 8NR – 01423 867321

Pranzo | Harrogate

If your ideal date night is a healthy dose of authentic Italian food. Look no further. With a delicious choice of traditional dishes, classic Italian sides and gorgeous desserts, this romantic restaurant in Yorkshire, with the cosiest setting, is one to visit for your next impromptu date night.

31 – 37 Cold Bath Rd, Harrogate HG2 0NL – 01423 567513

Horto Restaurant | Rudding Park, Harrogate

With a casual take on fine dining, romantic restaurant Horto creates fun and unique dishes inspired by their own seasonal produce. Head Chef Callum Bowmer and the team have prepared a selection of exceptional small plates and sharing dishes to enjoy.

Rudding Park Hotel, Rudding Ln, Harrogate HG3 1JH – 01423 871350

Top Romantic Restaurants in Ripon

Bar & Restaurant Eighty Eight | Grantley Hall, Ripon

Expect a twist on Asian cuisine at stunning Bar & Restaurant Eighty Eight at 5* Grantley Hall. Set within the hotel’s traditional Japanese gardens and surrounded by breathtaking décor, the flavours of Yorkshire and Asia blend seamlessly in their small plates and tasting menus. Experience a seriously unique date night in one of Yorkshire’s most lavish settings.

Grantley Hall, Ripon HG4 3ET – 01765 620070

Shaun Rankin Restaurant | Grantley Hall, Ripon

Experience a new level of dining at Grantley Hall’s Michelin-starred Shaun Rankin Restaurant. Perfect for those looking for an extra special date night location. Their 10-course ‘taste of home’ menu showcases the finest local and seasonal ingredients the region has to offer.

Grantley Hall, Ripon HG4 3ET – 01765 620070

Top Romantic Restaurants in Ilkley

The Box Tree Restaurant | Ilkley

The multi-award-winning Box Tree restaurant in Ilkley has been known for its remarkable fine dining since 1962. Enjoy a selection of tasting menus and exquisite drinks pairings in one of Yorkshire’s most long-standing restaurants.

35-37 Church St, Ilkley LS29 9DR – 01943 608484

Friends of Ham | Ilkley

If you’re looking for a more casual but romantic spot to while away your evening in Ilkley, Friends of Ham has a menu full of flavour packed small plates. Pair it with their impressive wine or beer collections and take a  Sit by the log burner in the back room or their beautiful basement area for the perfect date night vibes.

8 Wells Rd, Ilkley LS29 9JD – 01943 604344

Top Romantic Restaurants in Skipton

 

The Garden Room Restaurant | Devonshire Arms, Skipton

Located within the breathtaking Bolton Abbey Estate, the 2AA Rosette award-winning Restaurant The Garden Room at The Devonshire Arms Hotel & Spa combines classical country house style with fresh, exciting modern British menus.

Their seasonal tasting menu uses some of Yorkshire’s finest ingredients, including those grown in the hotel’s own kitchen garden, reared or caught on the Duke’s estate or produced locally.

The Devonshire Arms Hotel & Spa, Bolton Bridge, Skipton BD23 6AJ – 01756 718100

The View | The Coniston Hotel, Skipton

Surrounded by the most beautiful views of the Yorkshire Dales. The luxurious Coniston Hotel & Spa’s View restaurant showcases the very best seasonal dishes in one of the most romantic restaurants the region has to offer.

The Coniston Hotel, Skipton BD23 4EA – 01756 748080

Alternatively – why not treat your other half to a spa day and bento box afternoon tea in the Coniston’s multi-million-pound spa? YFG customers save up to 15%.

Top Romantic Restaurants in Huddersfield

Lantern Room Restaurant | Manor House Lindley, Huddersfield

The 3AA Rosette awarded Lantern Room Restaurant is found within one of Yorkshire’s finest boutique hotels, Manor House Lindley. A feast for both the eyes and tastebuds, the restaurant is filled with gorgeous decor and an ever-evolving menu that changes with the seasons. Make a statement on your date night with an unforgettable evening in the Lantern Room.

1 Lidget St, Lindley, Huddersfield HD3 3JB – 01484 504000

Top Romantic Restaurants in York

Pearly Cow | No.1 by Guesthouse, York

Pearly Cow oozes all the elements that you’d want for a romantic restaurant. Housed inside a gorgeous 4 Star Georgian boutique hotel in York, their candle lit restaurant is full of character, serving epic cocktails and an impressive menu of locally sourced meat and seafood.

1 Clifton, York YO30 6AA – 01904 946299

The Old Liquor Store | York

Housed within the Grade II listed former Terry’s Chocolate Orange factory, the team at The Old Liquor Store serve an Italian-inspired menu that transports you to the streets of  Rome. Showcasing a weekly-changing menu of small plates with a charming Italian touch, the food combined with the restaurant’s beautiful setting makes it one of the most romantic restaurants in Yorkshire.

Bishopthorpe Rd, York YO23 1FT – 01904 950147

Legacy | The Grand, York

Together with a superb wine selection, the Head Chef at Legacy, Ahmed Abdalla puts a twist on his menu filled with Yorkshire-inspired dishes. Everything about this Michelin recommended restaurant sparks romance.

Their 5-course ‘Taste of Legacy’ menu gives you the chance to step into the world of fine dining and indulge in seasonal flavours. Ideal for special occasions or a spur-of-the-moment date night, Legacy is high on the list of romantic restaurants in Yorkshire you need to try.

Station Rise, York YO1 6GD – 01904 380038

Roots | York

Roots brings the concept of farm-to-fork to your tastebuds. Under the direction of Michelin-starred chef Tommy Banks and Will Lockwood as Head Chef, Roots is praised for its unbeatable seasonal tasting menus. Grab a cocktail or two and enjoy a meal like no other, followed by a stroll along the beautiful River Ouse, in one of the most romantic restaurants in Yorkshire.

68 Marygate, York YO30 7BH 

Top Romantic Restaurants in Sheffield

JORO | Sheffield

One of the finest restaurants in Sheffield is highly praised restaurant JORO. Offering you a 5, 8 or 10-course tasting menu packed full of flavour, immerse yourself in this unbeatable date night experience. With 3 AA Rosettes and a feature in the Michelin Guide, this Nordic and Japanese-inspired restaurant is the perfect place to impress your partner.

0.2 – 0.5 Krynkl 294, Shalesmoor, Sheffield S3 8US – 0114 299 1539

DOMO | Sheffield

The family-owned Sardinian restaurant, Domo is one of Sheffield’s biggest recommendations for date night spots. Enjoy a slice of the Mediterranean in their authentic appetisers, main courses, seafood and other mouthwatering dishes. Get in the mood for sharing nibbles and tasting the flavours of Italy at one of the most romantic restaurants in Yorkshire.

Eagle Works, 34-36 Cotton Mill Walk, Little Kelham St, Sheffield S3 8DH – 0114 322 1020

Bench | Sheffield

The low-key neighbourhood hangout, Bench, serves up only the best seasonal dishes paired with an amazing line-up of natural wine, beers, and cocktails. The communal bistro-style dining makes for a more relaxed yet romantic date night. Their dinner menu consists of British seafood, meat, cheese and everything in between, serving something everyone is sure to love.

7b Nether Edge Rd, Nether Edge, Sheffield S7 1RU

Assembly Bar & Bistro | Bradfield, Sheffield

Housed in a former Victorian schoolhouse, Assembly is a neighbourhood bar and bistro that runs late into the night, only a short distance away from the stunning Peak District. Putting a spin on modern British dishes, their ever-evolving menu changes with the seasons and their team of chefs has created a variety of small plates, tantalising main courses and delectable desserts.

Mill Lee Rd, Low Bradfield, Sheffield S6 6LB – 0114 285 1920

Lavang | Fulwood, Sheffield

For a chic, elegant evening filled with the very best Indian food, Lavang in Fulwood is the place for you. Their menus are full of secret ingredients and flavours from many Asian regions. Lavang also has an excellent selection of wines with an in-house Sommelier to perfectly pair the drinks and make it a night to remember.

478-480, Fulwood Rd, Sheffield S10 3QD – 0114 263 0106

YFG customers can get a £40 voucher for £30 to spend towards your meal, save 25%

Top Romantic Restaurants in Beverley

The Westwood | Beverley

Located within the ‘jewel of East Yorkshire’, Beverley, The Westwood produces award-winning British cuisine. Within their Grade II listed location draped in romance, score brownie points with your partner as you enjoy a sophisticated yet laid-back meal that’s perfect for spontaneity or a planned special occasion.

New Walk, Beverley HU17 7AE – 01482 881999

The Pipe & Glass | Beverley

Holding a Michelin star since 2010, The Pipe & Glass is well known as one of the most romantic restaurants in East Yorkshire. One of Yorkshire’s dreamiest pubs, The Pipe & Glass is perfect for those wanting to pop in for a glass of wine (or a bottle) or dine on their award-winning menus. Make it an extra special evening by booking a romantic overnight stay in one of their luxury boutique rooms.

W End, South Dalton, Beverley HU17 7PN – 01430 810246

Tickton Grange Hotel | Beverley

Tickton Grange Hotel is one of the finest dining destinations in East Yorkshire. Choose between a romantic candlelit dinner or a private dining experience. Serving elegant menus and flavour combinations. Surrounded by the stunning Yorkshire Wolds. Tickton Grange is one of the most romantic restaurants in East Yorkshire.

Main St, Tickton, Beverley HU17 9SH – 01964 543666

YFG customers can save an exclusive 25% off a stay in a suite, with dinner and lots of luxurious extras

Top Romantic Restaurants in Hull

Hearth | Hull

Visit Michelin recommended restaurant and bar Hearth, found in Hull’s Old Town, for modern British dishes. You and your date can enjoy mouthwatering plates cooked over fire, or low and slow in their smoker. Book your next date night at one of the most romantic restaurants in Yorkshire.

10.5 King St, Hull HU1 2JJ – 01482 429203

Birdcage | Hessle, Hull

This quirky restaurant brings something new and exciting to East Yorkshire. As well as their regular menu of British classics, The Birdcage serves brunch, bottomless brunch and an epic Sunday lunch menu to end the weekend in style. Their interior has the perfect ‘Instagrammable’ aesthetic, with stylish colours and furnishings that are sure to draw you in just as much as the smells and tastes of their menus.

2 Ferriby Rd, Hessle HU13 0PG – 01482 738397

---

DON’T MISS…

Save up to 38% this month on vouchers & experiences across Yorkshire