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Brancusi

North Yorkshire, York - Modern British - Restaurant - ££

A relaxed restaurant with local produce at its heart

Overall Rating: Good

Uniqueness:Does the establishment stand out in the context of the local area? Good

Deliciousness:How delicious is the food? Good

Warmth:How warm is the service and the hospitality in general? Good

Strength of recommendation:How enthusiastically and widely would you recommend the establishment? Good

It was good news when we heard that Florencia Clifford, Hugo Hildyard and chef James Gilroy from brunch spot Partisan had taken over the premises formerly occupied by Rattle Owl for their second opening on Micklegate. Named after the Romanian sculptor Constantin Brâncusi and open for brunch (Friday to Monday) and evenings (Thursday to Saturday), it features many well-tried Partisan classics (think Persian eggs, French toast, eggs Benedict) as well as a host of imaginative new ideas. In the evening, you might start with a Basque pintxo such as a cocktail stick threaded with anchovy, olive and pickled pepper – a salty, green, explosive snack that we paired with a glass of crisp Basque Txakolina. Then mix-and-match small and larger plates from a line-up that features both meat and fish – maybe chalk stream trout with crab hollandaise, or crisp pheasant goujons served with a creamy peppercorn sauce, or tender beef short ribs matched with celeriac rémoulade. Veget...

It was good news when we heard that Florencia Clifford, Hugo Hildyard and chef James Gilroy from brunch spot Partisan had taken over the premises formerly occupied by Rattle Owl for their second opening on Micklegate. Named after the Romanian sculptor Constantin Brâncusi and open for brunch (Friday to Monday) and evenings (Thursday to Saturday), it features many well-tried Partisan classics (think Persian eggs, French toast, eggs Benedict) as well as a host of imaginative new ideas.

In the evening, you might start with a Basque pintxo such as a cocktail stick threaded with anchovy, olive and pickled pepper – a salty, green, explosive snack that we paired with a glass of crisp Basque Txakolina. Then mix-and-match small and larger plates from a line-up that features both meat and fish – maybe chalk stream trout with crab hollandaise, or crisp pheasant goujons served with a creamy peppercorn sauce, or tender beef short ribs matched with celeriac rémoulade.

Vegetables are at the heart of the menu, locally sourced from community food market Food Circle York, and inspired by a belief that food doesn’t have to be complicated to be good – try their lovely potato and Gruyère gratin, an artichoke heart tartine or squash with brown butter, sheep's curd and hazelnuts. For dessert there could be orange and cranberry sorbet or a chocolate pot with black-treacle ice cream, white chocolate and tofu ganache. Wines start at £26 a bottle.

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VENUE DETAILS

104 Micklegate
York
North Yorkshire
YO1 6JX GB

01904 403928

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OTHER INFORMATION

Private dining room, Counter seating, Wheelchair access, Family friendly, Dog friendly

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