Melton's Too Restaurant York

Melton's Too is my favourite restaurant in York so I want to share it with everyone. I literally take everyone there and tell everyone I know about it. The food is just so delicious. It is also great for just a few drinks in the evening because it has lovely local ales, beers and even soft drinks.The ground floor is a bar and snug which is a great place for meeting your friends and enjoying a drink at your leisure. It is also good for a well made morning/ afternoon coffee and cake and has some great deals at lunchtime too. I have also been in for an after dinner desert and coffee. I only discovered it by accident when my dad came to visit, it was on our way into the centre of York and because it was so cold we just thought, this looks nice lets go in. 

Melton's Too is a large Cafe Bar Bistro specialising in  homemade food using regionally sourced produce and the menu is dictated by what produce is in season. When I go out for dinner I will never choose to go to a British Food restaurant, I think it is because much of the 'British food' I have tried has been really bad pub food. Melton's Too is just completely different, everything is delicious. I even liked the pate and I have never tried a pate that I like. It does some lovely traditional British food but it also cooks other cuisine using regional produce. You can get Melton's Too's versions of Thai currys, tapas, cassoulets, Moroccan dishes, Russian dishes, and a variety of other cuisines. Their passion for local, seasonal produce is demonstrated in their regular mini food festivals, which they run for a few weeks throughout the year. My favourites have been the Pie  Festival and the Yorkshire Deserts Week. Others include Goodbye to Game, Scallops and even Asparagus. I enjoy the festivals because it gives new things to try on the menu.  

It is the little sister of Melton's restaurant a 'fine dining establishment', both restaurants are focused on regional produce. It is set in a 17th century building but has been modernly refurbished inside. There are two dining floors and a loft space for parties or events and a more relaxed bar/ cafe downstairs. It has a really nice atmosphere at all times, I have been the only person in there and I have been there when every table is full. The Service has always been friendly and attentive. I have only ever needed to book on a friday or saturday night at peak eating times. They also hold regular  food and drink tasting events which sound great. All of the food is prepared to a high standard and the presentation of the food is always really nice. 

Another of the highlights is the cheese selection, they are so tasty and are all local, which is exciting. The puddings are probably my favourite, as I said earlier I have nipped in for a pudding after a dinner at another restaurant where the puddings just aren't appetising. The sticky toffee pudding is the best I have tried even better than homemade. A special mention has also got to be given to the savoury pies!

The prices are amazing for the food quality, and are really affordable even on a student budget. They always have some sort of deal on which you can find on their website;they have a great set menu and good early bird offers. If you sign up to their newsletter you get amazing offers and for my birthday I got a free three course meal voucher!

With great food and drink for a wide range of occasions, Melton's Too is an excellent restaurant and has become a favourite with everyone I have shared it with. 

Walmgate, York
www.meltonstoo.co.uk