The Rise Restaurant, Terrace Bar - York

I recently had one of the best dining experiences at this restaurant. The service was attentive yet not pushy, the atmosphere was welcoming and relaxing, and the food was absolutely incredible. Even the simplest things like the bread and butter were beautifully presented, and the main dishes were perfect. The carbonara was one of the best I've ever had, and my partner thoroughly enjoyed his steak. The pricing was fair, and we were more than happy to pay and even leave an extra tip for the exceptional service. We left feeling elevated and couldn't find a single fault with our experience. Thank you to the staff for making our evening so pleasant.

For our main course, we ordered the pork belly with a side of truffle mash and the vegetarian burger. Both dishes were very tasty, with the pork belly featuring a perfectly crispy crackling on top. The vegetarian burger consisted of a falafel patty with fries and salad on the side, which was also enjoyable. The desserts were delightful, especially the milk and honey one. There were plenty of drink options available and the staff were all friendly and attentive, ensuring we had everything we needed. Overall, it was a pleasant dining experience, though the prices may be slightly high for the quality of food provided.

My experience at this restaurant for Prosecco Afternoon Tea was fantastic. The food was the best we've ever had for afternoon tea. We left feeling very satisfied and would definitely recommend it.

We went in for an afternoon tea and the service was without a doubt very slow, the food came a long while later, macaroons were undercooking (mushy and soft), the sandwiches were underfilled. This experience was very surprising in itself! The floor was half empty and they were aware of the time crunch but still took their time, so was not the most ideal of places to be but we were able to book a few hours beforehand. The only reason why I gave them 2 starts and not 1 was due to the food tasting decent (aside from the lack of filling, and the macroons being undercooked). Hopefully when they see this review, they'll take the feedback onboard.

Sensational food and service! The atmosphere was lovely as well. Staff were very attentive. From starters to main to dessert, all the food was cooked to perfection, and all the dishes we ordered were had lovely presentation. Ned looked after us really well. We will definitely go again the next time we visit York. 100 percent 5 star!