Harden's survey result
Summary
From a small bar in Malton in 2007, Zoe & Tim Sinclair have created a five-strong Yorkshire tapas chain of which this outpost 2010 was the first. It now has two other siblings in the city: “opt for this one if you want more of the old York building vibe”. It’s one of the most commented-on businesses in York in our annual diners’ poll thanks to its “well-priced tapas that’s a cut above the standard, with excellent wines and sherries too” and it “gets very busy and noisy due to its popularity”. Arguably, though, “the menu is far too big – some dishes are poor, some are very good”.
Summary
This “lively” and well commented-on venue with a “good choice of tapas” celebrates its 10th anniversary this year, now with two more branches in York as well as outposts in Leeds and Hull. A meal here is a “good opportunity to explore sherries, with various flights available”.
Summary
A “popular and enjoyable” tapas bar with “helpful staff” and “great Spanish food” (including “very good paella”) which has spin-off branches in York, Leeds and Hull. “What makes it special is the choice of sherries, with several tasting flights offered”.
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31 Fossgate, York, YO1 9TA
Restaurant details
Ambiente Restaurant Diner Reviews
"Excellent tapas. Cod head roasted in a wood oven was sweet, meaty and succulent. Flights of sherry too"
"Cod head roasted in a wood fired oven was sweet, meaty and unctuous. Flights of good sherry too. "
Prices
 Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £19.95 |
| Filter Coffee | £0.00 |
 Extras |
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| Bread | £0.00 |
| Service | 10.00% |
31 Fossgate, York, YO1 9TA
Opening hours
| Monday | 11:30am‑10 pm |
| Tuesday | 11:30am‑10 pm |
| Wednesday | 11:30am‑10 pm |
| Thursday | 11:30am‑10 pm |
| Friday | 11:30am‑10 pm |
| Saturday | 11:30am‑10 pm |
| Sunday | 11:30am‑10 pm |
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