Barbakan in York

I was advised to go to this place and have the perogies and the beef cheeks, horseradish mash and vegetables. It was a decent size portion but unfortunately unless you like brown sauce flavour to over power the entire dish as that was the sauce. The beef cheeks were really tender but that's not everything about this dish.I open to try all new foods but nothing unique about this, the other dishes might of been better to try, but unfortunately I don't think I'll be going back again. I would advise before order you ask to try a spoon of sauce otherwise if you don't like it you're throwing £22 down the sink.

Delightful place! Service and food were first class. A great place to eat even when It gets busy. It's Cosy. It's friendly. It's probably a bit of a hidden gem unless you are part of the Polish community but it won't disappoint. Worth a visit but I bet you'll end up going back again and again 👍

Plus for the puppy being allowed in the restaurant ☺️.But1. Scrambled eggs were soggy2. Pancakes nothing like american ( please chef try another recipe)3. Brioche ordered , given toast5. The fact that I couldn't get omelette just with spinach and cheese is annoying. They said spinach has garlic inside.Location nice, atmosphere niceAnd they had free sanitary napkins for ladies in the bathroom 🔥

It was very good. We tried alst everything on the menu. They were all good. The omelette had a crispy edge with a fluffy centre. Pancakes are fluffy and with a uncharasteristc crispy edge - very interesting interpretation of an American Hotcake.The Duck Rumo(u?)r the French Brioche toasts - All good, although maybe they should put the Raspberry compote on the side for the French Toast.

Have been here a few times and it’s always great. But today…we had THE BEST mushroom soup any of us have ever had. It was absolutely delicious. We could talk of nothing else all the way through the starter. Can’t wait to have it again.

I can’t accurately attest to the authenticity of the Borscht, but what I ate was delightful. The staff were friendly, but not overbearing. The atmosphere was perfect. A homely feel to which the wooden floorboards, tasteful decor and patchwork tablecloth contributed. For what it’s worth, the coffee was great too. All this at a value price. Would definitely return.

Fifth visit to this restaurant. Fabulous again. Excellent Polish food and lovely friendly service. Try and leave room for one of their fantastic slices of cake ☺️

Wonderfully friendly, helpful staff. Nice atmosphere and the food is delicious. ALSO come here for afternoon tea and cake, the cakes look delicious! We opted for Betty's Tea Room in the afternoon, and queued. Wished we'd come here instead!

A very cute restaurant with warm vibes inside. The waitress was exceptional and well informed of the menu dishes as she gave us little insights into traditional foods and recommendations. The food itself was also delicious as each component worked well with each other to provide the flavours. However, the price is a little bit high for the quantity of food you get, though the location of it by the river with good customer service makes up for it. I’d recommend if anyone’s looking for a place for lunch or dinner nearby!

Me and my girlfriend ate here on our first day of a 3 day trip in York. We came back again on our last night because it was so good. Top class service, brilliant food and lovely atmosphere. Wish we caught our server's name, she was wonderful. Next time we are in York, we will certainly be back!