Where to Eat in Ripon: The Best Restaurants and Bars

WINNER OR THE GOOD FOOD GUIDE'S BEST RESTAURANT IN THE NORTH EAST 2016 Located in the Cathedral city of Ripon, Lockwoods provides a relaxed place to enjoy brunch, lunch or dinner. We're about classic, seasonal cooking and our modern European menu focuses on flavour not geography, but always maintains a strong nod towards our Yorkshire roots. We use the best seasonal produce that we can find and source much of our produce locally, particularly in the summer months, when we use the heritage garden 200 yards from our front door. We also have a wide range of local and European beers and a great wine list (currently 25 bins). We have received many accolades for our food, service and atmosphere, including "No 1 Family Run Restaurant in the UK" by The Times, recommended by The Independent, nominated for "Best Neighbourhood Restaurant" by Yorkshire Life, recognised in the Observer Food Awards, and listed in the Which Good Food Guides. We're a family run restaurant that has been established for over 10 years and happy to cater for groups, families, children, vegans, vegetarians.... and everyone in between. Put simply, we're a place that you'll want to come back to time and time again. AND IF IT'S NOT ON THE MENU - JUST ASK. Open Tuesday to Sunday Great value early bird menu 6-7 pm. Regular special events such as Call my Bluff Wine evening, Live jazz or our very popular tapas evening. Menus available for Children, Vegetarians and other dietary requirements, or just ask us and we'll cook it! Full disabled access throughout.

Mario's Restaurant 27 is a family run restaurant est. in 2004.We pride ourselves in home-made pastas,bread,pizzas,desserts and so much more.The Restaurant is owned by chefs Mario and Maria, and run by their son Marco, and his great enthusiastic staff.We have an array of menus sure to please everybody, from the Early Birds 5-7pm 9.99, House Menu changed monthly available all night 14.95 (both 2 courses, side order, coffee/tea.And also our A la carte menu with over 90 choices, not to forget the fresh specials changed daily.Situated 100 yards from Ripon's historic Cathedral, its a fantastic place for any occasion.Do not miss your chance to visit Mario's 27. Fabolous dessert board and also fantastic wine choices, we purchase and select ingredients locally to support local trade, as well as italian suppliers to give our customers a real treat and tastes of Italy.

Chimes Cafe - only open during the day

All of our food is freshly prepared in house by our talented brigade of chefs. We are lucky to be located in an area rich with excellent local produce. This is reflected in our menu’s that change seasonally enabling us to use ingredients when they are at there best. We offer a wide selection of meat and vegetarian meals, with a mouth watering desserts menu alongside a carefully chosen wine list to compliment your meals.

Established in 1985 and serving traditional Italian food of high quality at competitive prices, situated in Ripon&apos;s oldest street Kirkgate. This grade 2 listed building is the home of the city first and longest established restaurant with dining area over three floors. Private parties can be catered for in a separate dining area on the first floor.there is an extensive "specials" blackboard which offers seasonal dishes like game or seafood and offering a early bird menu daily from 4.30 p.m. until 6.30 p.m.and we also cater for specialist dietary requirement.<br>Highly recommended on Trip Advisor and free wi-fi.<br>now open for Sunday lunch from 12.30 p.m 2.30 p.m.

At The Water Rat in Ripon, North Yorkshire, we are open Tuesday - Sunday from 11am- 11pm. Serving Food 12 - 2:30, 6 - 9:00 Tuesday - Friday, 12- 3:00 & 6-9:00 Saturdays, 12 - 4:00 Sundays. Our friendly team look forward to welcoming you.

The Wakeman&apos;s House cafe is a traditional tearoom, offering a range of tasty homemade sweet treats - scones, traybakes, sponge cakes, Bakewell tart and apple pie to name but a few.Our light lunches include sandwiches, paninis, homemade soups and quiches, toasted sandwiches, oven baked potatoes, pate and ploughmans lunch and afternoon tea.Enjoy a visit to our cafe which is situated on the corner of Ripon&apos;s historic market square. We assure a warm, friendly welcome with great service and excellent value for money.