European cuisine: the best places to taste it in Whitby
7 restaurant menus in United Kingdom, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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"Just out of the centre of Whitby is the highly acclaimed Ditto Restaurant, which serves only 20 covers on the five nights it is open. Your table is..."
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Angelina S.
"I booked Ditto after reading the reviews from other customers. We were visiting Whitby for the first time since 2017.
It’s a 5* restaurant in a..."
M Gunning
"We wanted to come here on our last visit to Whitby but it was fully booked so we booked well in advance this time!
We had 2 courses for £30 and..."
S Torre
"Had an excellent meal here whilst recently visiting Whitby. Restaurant is small & quaint place with friendly staff.
We had a starter & main both..."
Alex McRae
"What a lovely coffee shop. It was empty when we arrived, but we decided to risk it and we're very pleased that we did. The lady front of house was..."
R Young
"Such a cosy restaurant with a fine dining feel. We opted for 3 courses to try as much as possible, and each dish was well considered and delicious...."
liz mann
"This is my favourite restaurant in the entire world.
Every restaurant should be like this place.
Maybe 5 starters and maybe 6 main courses.
Small..."
Glenn Thorpe
"We had a lovely meal here for my wife’s birthday. Confit duck starter (followed by a sorbet) and chicken main, with a chocolate dessert we’re all..."
Ian Webb
"If I could rate this place more than 5 stars I would!
Ditto is tiny but such a welcoming, comfortable place. The staff are amazing and the food is..."
Robert Ward
"First time visit despite coming to Whitby a lot. Beautiful Valentine's night meal. Lovely food and good service that wad attentive without being..."
Jo Wilson
"Went on 13 .03 24. The menu was two courses for £30 or three for £38 . We went for the Two courses. Started with dipping bread, then had duck..."
"Stayed at Harry’s Bar 13th/14th April, would like to say a huge thank you to the staff, who were very attentive and friendly. Beautiful food, also..."
Terry McAleese
"Can't wait to go back and try the food. Was too busy drinking cocktails to eat, but everything that went by looked amazing. Beautiful inside with..."
Mike Love
"We just popped in here for drinks an would definitely recommend this lovely little bar. We have walked passed her a few times as we got the..."
David Cullen
"We want something to eat on a busy bank holiday Saturday afternoon in Whitby and didn’t want fried fish. Harry’s Bar did the job for a very tasty..."
Mark H
"Lovely bar on the front, you can eat here but we only had drinks. Atmosphere was good.
Staff were very polite and good at the job.
We had drinks and..."
Sue Waller
"Went for a coffee with my wife and we ended up having some lovely cocktails- really good service , so friendly and polite- a great start to my..."
Simon Kirby
"My daughter and I had a short break up in Whitby. The cottage we stayed in (Gulls Cry Cottage ) recommended 'Harry's' as an option for food. We went..."
Lee Hermann
"Quite nice. Not the best fish and chips in Whitby (try Trenchers or Papa's) but by no means bad. The staff were excellent, friendly, welcoming,..."
mitchell nix
"Could not fault this place. Great location, amazing rooms, great food. We spent our wedding anniversary here this weekend.
What made it more special..."
Allie Rodgers
"Stopped for a quick cup of coffee. Pleasant environment, friendly service and great..."
Gary Horswell
"Popped in for a cup of coffee. Service was good. Nice clean..."
Janice Rice
"The staff is really friendly and attentive and the service is absolutely fantastic!! Highly recommended if you are in..."
Kanishka Sharma
"Had a lovely breakfast here! Very nice experience with alternative milks..."
"Alison welcomed us before bringing us drinks.we all chose the minted lamb burgers which were really nice. Mine with a fresh salad. The others with..."
Angela
"Lovely food, people and a great..."
Yasmin
"Fantastic restaurant. Great food. Would highly..."
"Enjoyed a fantastic meal here on Saturday night.
The restaurant decor is amazingly quirky and the food was faultless.
The service will really good,..."
Ruth Norbury
"Amazing atmosphere and very friendly staff and absolutely lovely food (thank you Chef). They whole place has a warm and relaxed decor and vibe, no..."
Steven Retro
"A very stylish environment with good throws at being great cuisine. Very good staff, well run. A drinks selection a notch above even the trendiest of..."
Paul Gray
"Amazing food! Absolutely loved it! So happy that the first place we could go to after lockdown was eased is this restaurant. Superb service and of..."
Michal Podrucki
"Lovely cosy and intimate restaurant. The service was great - very personable and friendly waitors. The meal was really tasty...but presentation was..."
Lucy
"Amazing food! Very nice atmosphere and outstanding service! I took out my girlfriend for our anniversary and we got treated very good! Only wish they..."
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"I have a dairy allergy. This place let me have a 3 course meal. The first time in 18mths. The food was amazing. Not at one point did I think the best..."
Daniel Carroll
"We was very welcomed as we walked in with lovely friendly waitresses.
Excellent food, we both had the beef bourguignon which was delicious and for..."
Tracey Bennett
"Apologies to Mademoiselle's Cafe as the one star I left previously was because my phone died whilst doing the review. Unfortunately you appear to..."
wanda szwaba
"Amazing food, lovely atmosphere and staff. I really enjoyed the duck confit and my family loved the steaks and other delights. I mean it is kinda..."
Gigi Malin
"Beautiful french bistro with a cosy intimate feel. The food was delicious and authentic with a good selection. The camembert starter was good, the..."
Jenny Rickus
"Chose this venue due to the high number of positive reports, and a love of French food,, not disappointed at all, fantastic service,, great food..."
Chris Moran
"Such an unusual restaurant. Staff friendly, food quite good but a little pricy. Good for a special occasion. Best espresso martini..."
GILL Hughes
"Beautifully decorated with a cosy atmosphere and tasteful lighting. Staff were very friendly and accommodating towards adding vegan options to a set..."
Scott Atchison
"Great place.. the setting the mood all earn this place 5 stars. Great gin cocktails at a reasonable price,the food is up there with the best in..."
Michael Knight
"Loved this eclectic French bistro in Whitby, a treasure indeed. Lovely friendly helpful staff, delicious food, great ambience and interesting decor,..."
"This is in my mind without doubt the finest fish and chip restaurant in the country. We have tried many , but this is the..."
John Purves
"Lovely food. Try to leave room for pudding. Even the small portions fill the plate. Fish available with or without..."
Garry Ely
"Childhood memories came flooding back. Introduced the kids to the joy that is the Magpie. They loved it! Food as fantastic as ever and only ten..."
Adam Lindsay
"Just returned home from my fourth visit to the area and the Magpie was a must, just as it has been on previous visits. Great food, generous..."
Randy Broadwater
"Excellent service from the staff. Food was out of this world ....and the surprise cake and getting the place to sing happy birthday was..."
Layne Cap Moore
"Absolutely loved the place.Stunning food and the staff were really..."
Angie Beddow
"Best place in Whitby to have fish and chips go there every time lovely staff..."
Eileen Joan Whitehead
"My favourite food is chips. Today I tasted the best chips and scraps in my whole life. Will be coming back to Whitby 5 hr journey..."
Jen Elsden
"Best fish, chips and mushy peas in the world , and the staff are fab, they are so busy, happy smiley people, can't wait ro go back again,..."
Gillian Noon
"Delicious! Have been searching for great fish and chips since I arrived from Australia and finally found them! I had hoped to have the skate, but was..."
Aoife
"Most people in Yorkshire, especially those who have visited Whitby will tell you that the best place to get fish and chips in Whitby, or even on the..."
Breadsticklers
"Went there with a few others. Heard this place was quite a well known spot but didn't quite know how to be too excited about fish and chips. I stand..."
Kishore Mitra
"Our first excursion was in the seaside, port town of Whitby. It was such a lovely town, I was impressed by the fact there was a queue nearly outside..."
Jeanne-Marie B
"... it’s definitely a slice of Yorkshire that you shouldn’t..."
London Piggy
"It’s hard not to fall in love with the food being served at The Magpie Cafe, a North Yorkshire fish and chip institution. And, judging by the..."
Gourmet Gorro
"This is good old simple fish and chips. The fish from here is definitely fresh and came with a batter that was non-greasy, crispy and light in..."
Chopstix2steaknives
"I have been looking forward to eating here for a while and everything was as I had expected. The fish is cooked in beef dripping and this added..."
Roland Samuels
"Wanted to say thank you for such a beautiful lunch meal on Monday. Myself and my grandparents had a lovely lunch. The menu is plentiful with so many..."
Ellie Rogan
"No questions about this place winning; definitely worthy the awards they keep receiving…
Probably one of the Best cod, chips, mushy peas in North..."
Yami
"Probably the best fish restaurant in North Yorkshire. Fish and chips were freshly served and the batter was amazing. Great service with friendly..."
Steve Ellis
"Had a lovely to course set meal lots of choice and food was delicious. Staff could not have been more helpful. Any food being served at other tables..."
William Tobin
"We had been recommended to eat here by a friend who had eaten here around 15 years ago, so to be honest, we didn't think it would still be as good ...."
Shell Milt
"Our family of four visited here after a recommendation and wasn’t disappointed. The staff were friendly and welcoming but not in your space. We..."
Karen Kenyon
"Couldn't believe there was no queue when we arrived. If we had queued, it would have been well worth the wait. It was delicious!..."
Morag Tucker
"We did the 2 courses for £21
The mussels, calamari and fish and chips were gorgeous 😍
I drank the creamy sauce the mussels were..."
Nicole Todd
"One of the best fish&chips I have ever had! The fish was not salty and everyone can use as much salt or vinegar as they desire. If I go here next..."
Klaudi
"Scrumptious! Second time visiting here and it always hits the spot. It is very popular which is understandable as it’s super flavourful! My only..."
Lu Young
"Visited last Easter Sunday evening, we hadn't booked but a lovely warm welcome and seated straight away.
We ordered and drinks arrived quickly myself..."
Mrs Cjb
"Stunning food! The Magpie was recomended by a friend of mine - and we are so glad we went (and that we booked as it was super busy!!). Service was..."
AJ Green
"Passed the Magpie many times always a queue. Walked straight in today, still busy. Very enjoyable regular cod and chips and a pint of Whitby Heritage..."
Mick Byett
"We went to The Magpie Cafe on a recommendation and pre booked online in advance. We arrived early due to bad weather and the staff were able to seat..."
Becky Albrecht
"Went to this place for lunch. Had the scallops and black pudding and also the crab bisque for starters which were delicious, and I would highly..."
Alexandria Lau
"A very delicious meal (Cod & chips). Fish was cooked lovely and batter was nice and crisp. Home made onion rings were tasty and all washed down with..."
Darren Colson
"A real gem if you like seafood or even if you're with someone who loves seafood.
The focus here is the food, the setting isn't fancy or gimmicky and..."
Coffee and Croissant to Go Did You Know Velveteen Do Take Away Coffee
Fully Loaded Sharing Platter Extra Large
Strawberry Walnut and Feta Salad
Fully Loaded Platter Serves 5
Jambon Fromage Croissants with Onion Chutney
Fabulous with Steak Au Poivre
Prosecco Time Ladies
Fish
Banoffee Breakfast Muffin Served with Clotted Cream and Fresh Kiwi
Champagne
New Wines Muscadet Fabulous with Seafood
Lobster thermidor
Cake
Chocolate milkshake
Treacle tart
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Accepts Credit Cards
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Fine Dining
"We visited to get out of the rain and it was lovely. Such a tribute to France and French stars of the past. Sadly it wasn't busy but it deserved..."
Shona Gibb
"Amazing food. Staff are lovely and kind I would recommend you coming her in Whitby. And coffee..."
Trevor Hudson
"Popped in for just a coffee last night, liked the place so much we booked for a meal tonight.
The food is stunning, but the banter from other guests..."
Clive Sewell
"By far the best meal i have ever had, every course was exceptional, and the service was excellent, we came for our 25th wedding anniversary, thank..."
F Stevens
"What a lovey quaint cafe.
Very stylish and trendy, with very polite staff.
And probably the poshest cafe toilet I have ever..."
Steve Clark
"It's such a shame that this restaurant does not have regular evening hours. It has a great menu, great food and great ambiance too. If you get an..."
ian walker
"A visit to Whitby was a triumph after a most memorable late lunch in Velveteen.Firstly
having delicious cocktails at Cafe Monmatre served by Danny..."
Linda Mcpake
"We had been before and loved it, so went back with family and friends. It was excellent. The food is delicious and the service is..."
Garry Walker
"Very welcoming, accommodating and polite staff. I had a cheese scone which they warmed and the coffee was wonderful. A must try..."
Carol Dainty
"Simple fare done well. I can only speak to their lunch menu, but good food that is very well priced. Their charcuterie platter was a great surprise..."
Ada Mary Curtis
"Food was excellent, but possibly a bit over priced. Surf And Turf was£40, but the small lobster and steak would have been better in the £30..."
HBF Mobile
"Fabulous coffee ☕️, date and walnut cake was superb, great service and beautiful decor, relaxed and plush. Check out the wonderful toilet,..."
SYCF Trustees
"This was are third time dinning at velveteens, and once again the service was on point the food was outstanding the atmosphere was just perfect. It's..."
Amy Thomasson
"The staff were friendly, the place was clean. The food, although very nice was quite expensive. The menu is not very big so limited choices, and is..."
Dee Drake
"Lovely place, excellent food and friendly staff. Service is a bit slow and relaxed but worth the..."
"Wow! Quirky, eclectic, fantastic atmosphere, friendly staff, generous portions, beautifully cooked and tasty food, honest, unpretentious and very..."
Simon Knight
"Huge pizzas from a huge wood fired oven. Great atmosphere and service. Just been back and it's still just as good. Enormous calzone this time, which..."
Naich Roolz
"5 of us came here for a ladies meal out. Between us we had 3 different meals with a couple of us ordering the same thing. All meals were simply..."
Hayley Ashcroft
"We booked a table on the mezzanine and it was everything you'd expect. Private, romantic and complete. Fantastic service from the staff and awesome..."
Daniel Dunn
"Lovely atmospheric Italian
Great menu,lots of choices.
I went for the Vegetable Calzone and it was amazing- nice touch also to have green olives..."
Keith Barker
"Lively atmosphere, good choice of food & drinks albeit a bit pricey, friendly staff, good service, nice location, quirky restaurant, gave 4* not 5*..."
Soosan Webbo
"Really great food and service! My partner has a nut allergy. The staff were really helpful and the kitchen was able to cater for him easily. We'll..."
Caroline Hill
"Very nice food, great location, good service.
Squeezed us in without a reservation which was appreciated! Food was quick and excellent. Service was..."
Chris
"Really good food at a very reasonable price, be aware they don't mess around with portion sizes. Enough to feed two on a single plate. We had..."
Stefan Kirby
"The food was lovely and you got plenty of it. The portions are huge. I'm not complaining as I love my food 😋.
Definitely worth a visit and I would..."
Andrea Edwardson
"Had a lovely meal, meal sizes are quite large so definitely good value for money. Not expensive at all. Only thing I would say is its abit crammed,..."
Karl Radunovic
"Booked in for our 2nd wedding anniversary. The sign on the door said please bare with us short of staff, well not a problem. I had the chorizo..."
David Garrison
"Lovely restaurant great staff. The food is absolutely fantastic definitely worth trying if you have..."
Nick “Whitby reviewer” Doddy
"Lovely restaurant, i have never had garlic bread as delicious as it was here , and even the bread that came with the olives was superb, our mains..."
greta dobson
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