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The Refectory
York
No expense has been spared in the
restaurant of the recently refurbished
Principal York hotel, a handsome
Grade II-listed building adjacent to York
station dating from 1878. Oak flooring,
glass ceilings and chandeliers provide a
celebratory backdrop for excellent food.
We recommend the Yorkshire ale cottage
pie – a hearty and comforting plate –
although for something lighter, the potted
duck on sourdough is excellent. Attention
to detail and little touches are on point – a
sprinkling of capers makes an imaginative
addition to blushing lamb rump.