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Bettys

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4.5 of 5 stars 49 ratings
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#7 of 152 restaurants in York
  • Address: 6-8 St Helen's Square, York, England
  • Phone:  (01904) 659142
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5 of 5 stars
Kingston, Ontario
Oct 7, 2008

I was concerned that the restaurant might be over-hyped, and that it would not meet my expectations. It did not disappoint. As recommended elsewhere, we chose to wait for a ground floor table, and despite what looked like a lengthy line-up, we were seated within 5 minutes. The maitre'd was very efficient and almost a characture of the stereotypical Jeeves.... more

5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Sep 26, 2008

The best hot chocolate ever! Puddings to die for. Not keen on the food though. more

2 of 5 stars
Edinburgh
Sep 9, 2008

If you want the experiance of the quintessential English Tea Room then fine, but expect to pay a pretty hefty price tag for it. Can't fault the quality of the food but portions aren't what I'd call generous. Add to this the slightly condescening staff who seem to think they're doing you a favour by serving you. I won't be... more

Sep 2, 2008

Love this place! Yes the food is pricey but the decor, service & menu is exquisite. Love the fact that a bit of refined nostalgia remains in fast food England. A real treat - not full of snobs as other reviewers have said - actually there's a cross section of people. We have been several times with babies & young... more

3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jul 11, 2008

Lovely if you want a really English meal, or tea and a scone!! A bit pricey for what you get though, and usually full of snobs... more

4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jul 1, 2008

Ver very English but very pricey. Perhaps a little touristy but worth doing even if there is a queue out the door. more

4 of 5 stars
Providence, RI
Jun 11, 2008
0/1 found this review helpful

Thnere was no wait to get in when I was there. I had a capuchino (don't like tea and never tried it while in UK) and a Yorkshire Fat Rascal. The Fat Rascal was probably the least expensive thing on the menue but they had it hilighted like they wanted you to try it. It was an excellant giant scone... more

5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jun 8, 2008
0/1 found this review helpful

Wonderful classic tearooms - like stepping back in time! There's nothing like a traditional clotted cream tea, and the best fish and chips with fresh home-made tartare sauce I've ever tasted. more

2 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
May 31, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Too expensive, for tourists and knob heads! more

4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
May 20, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Its a tea house, and a popular one at that. Really nice and posh inside, cakes lovely, scones to die for... Had to queue to get in, but not surprised why, once inside. Expensive, but its worth the experience more

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Bettys Address

6-8 St Helen's Square, York, England
Tel: (01904) 659142
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.