Had the three course early dinner special at Ambience this evening, on the recommendation of TripAdvisor. It was excellent and well worth the $21 GDP. Started with the chicken liver pate, then the cod & seaweed, ending with the summer pudding. I have been eating out for the last two weeks in Great Britain (on vacation) and this was the... More

York has many eating places, most of them overpriced and often too crowded to appreciate. But if you are willing to venture a little way outside the city walls you will find this little gem of a place where the service is quick and friendly, the menu unpretentious and the food delicious. And Gillygate itself is a charming street full... More

While walking along Gillygate towards York’s centre to find somewhere to eat on the evening of April 25 we came upon Ambience and, liking the look of the short but interesting menu, decided to eat there instead. The small neighbourhood bistro proved an inspired choice. As we wanted only a light meal we decided against starters, our only mistake of... More

we called in here on Tuesday for lunch well impressed the food is local produce meals made fresh to order.very friendly staff,will defo be calling again next time we visit York.

We stopped for a drink here while passing on a weekend visit to York. I had a rose lemonade and husband had a sparkling water (not very exciting are we), our not quite 2 year old had ice cream. We can't review the food but the service was great. One scoop of ice cream wasn't on the menu but it... More

We stopped here off for coffee and cakes. Great service, excellent coffee and cake! The afternoon tea looked good too. Need I say more?

We are York residents and eat out regularly in town always choosing locally owned businesses over 'chain' restaurants. As previously stated here, this is a cafe by day which becomes a bistro a couple of evenings a week. This is the first time we have tried the bistro and we had an exceptional meal this evening, dining out with friends.... More

We had the Wensleydale and beet root salad. I asked if there was much rocket in the salad as I am allergic. They said they would avoid rocket in my salad. Which they did, but in spite of the good service from pleasant staff we felt that for the price the salads were not good value. They obviously decided to... More

The food is outstanding and service excellent. Never disappointed when I visit. The setting inside and out is very nice! Would definetly recommend!!!