Reviews in Leeds and Yorkshire

Visited Sambucas on 12th June to celebrate our anniversary. The food was lovely, atmosphere was great and it was good value for money. We've visited Sambucas quite a few times before and will definitely be back.

Had a lovely meal, everything we tried was fresh and tasty and portions were a good size. The service was very attentive and staff were around if we needed anything, kept coming to check we were ok but not in an intrusive way. Will definitely be back but we would like a few more vegan options as we have 2 in our family.

Visited for an anniversary celebration. Lovely surroundings. Staff were fabulous. Food was great. Only dish I had chosen was unavailable unfortunately. Went for chicken souvlaki instead. Could not fault it and the service was excellent

Went to York for our anniversary and booked here for food and it was absolutely superb! The food was AMAZING and so we would happily drive the 2 hours again purely to eat at this restaurant! The staff were very friendly and helpful and the restaurant itself had a lovely chilled out atmosphere.

Second visit for food since the recent opening and it was lovely. I actually had the chicken dish again because it was so tasty last time. The food is delicious and the portions are generous. The caramel creme brûlée was just divine. We had a few allergies in our group and that was catered for very well. Looking forward to trying the Sunday lunch sometime soon.

Excellent food. Very good service & value for money.

This was our 3rd visit during restrictions and the food, service, value for money, and atmosphere were all excellent as always. Fresh oysters as good as ever and the fish dishes are amazing. If you love seafood (or meat) this is the place to eat in Whitby. Can’t wait for our next visit. Huge thanks to all the staff who work tirelessly to ensure everything is perfect.

Great food lively and fresh simply the best place to visit should be on everyones bucket list

We booked this wonderful cafe for an early evening dinner. We had previously visited a few years ago for lunch, but staying locally we wanted to experience a full meal, and boy were we in for a treat. Firstly the staff were absolutely lovely, the best in fact. The site was COVID secure. The food was blooming wonderful. Our party of 7 had a mix of dishes from fish and chips, scampi and chips, mussels and chips and we treated ourselves to a plate of 12 fresh Lindisfarne oysters! WOW - they were so, so fresh, plump and tasted of the sea - just as they should. The prices here were very good but the staff made you feel welcome and had a laugh with you too. I was bought one of the Magpie Cafe cookery books too so I hope to recreate the fabulous atmosphere, can replicate the view though - I live in the countryside.........

We had the fish medley. The salmon and halibut were so over cooked to be dry. We were half way through the meal when the waitress asked how the food was. I complained. She returned saying the chef’s explanation was that as the fish was smaller than normal it would always be more cooked! What utter nonsense. The chef should reduce the cooking time obviously. My wife didn’t want to make a fuss so we were obliged to pay the bill in full. No doubt, the Magpie is not what it was if it’s chefs can’t cook fish properly.

Definitely recommend checking out the relaunched Duke of Wellington! Friendly, welcoming staff and some great ales on tap! The food is excellent! I highly recommend the Pan Fried Chicken Breast! It may sound straightforward but it’s restaurant quality tasty! The fish and chips is also a beast and definitely try the chorizo scotch egg!!

Nice meal great service and setting

My third visit the The Magpie and the quality is as good as the first time. The food is fabulous and always cooked fresh, great choice of menu, in fact probably too much choice. The service is first class and during the current covid crisis staff were all operating within guidelines, but still maintained their usual friendly service. A visit to Whitby is not complete without eating at Magpie and would always recommend it to anyone.

First ate at The Magpie back in 2014 when it felt like we were eating in Grandma’s Parlour. Forward 7 years and despite COVID safety measures the restaurant feels rejuvenated and now in the 21 Century. Yes, the meals are expensive, but the quality and size of portions makes up for this. Will definitely return within the next 7 years.

Lovely restaurant… picked a great day to visit - was able to sit at a table outside and enjoy the superb food & fantastic service

Despite being busy the service and food were excellent - our friend enjoying her 60th birthday experienced her first oyster and an unexpected birthday cake. Very enjoyable and thank you Magpie Cafe.