Make Room For Pudding: Desserts at The Star In The City

As an AA-Rosette winning restaurant, The Star Inn The City has a long been recognised as one of York’s preeminent dining spots. Throughout the year we proudly serve an exquisite range of succulent starters and mouth-watering mains, all made with the finest seasonal ingredients sourced from God’s Own Country.

As well as scrumptious starters and mains, our chefs, guided by Michelin-starred culinary maestro Andrew Pern, are constantly inspired to whip up an extensive range of luxurious desserts, which customers are able to enjoy in a relaxed, riverside setting.

From reimagined childhood classics and puddings that showcase the best local fruit in season, to rich and velvety slices of cake and luscious ice cream, we’ve got a sweet treat ready and waiting for you, whatever your palette or taste preferences.

Whether you’re joining us for lunch with friends or celebrating a special occasion dinner, you’ll want to make room for a pudding at one of the best dessert restaurants in York…

Decadent Desserts Waiting For You

Our extremely popular All Day Menu features a treasure trove of decadent desserts that promise to take your senses on an indulgent adventure.

For a little slice of heaven why not try our Baked White Chocolate & Vanilla Custard? Decorated with Caramelised Apple and complemented by a refreshing Green Apple Sorbet and crunchy Honeycomb, it’s just begging to be devoured.

Looking for something warm, rich, and dreamy? Indulge in our delicious Date & Fig Sticky Toffee Pudding, complete with a moreish Butterscotch Sauce, and an incredible scoop of Whitby Rum ‘n’ Raisin Ice Cream.

Calling all chocolate and coffee lovers! Have your spoon at the ready as you eagerly await the arrival of our ‘CLO’ Coffee Tiramisu Choux Bun. Bursting with an extraordinary Espresso & Vanilla Creamaux and Bitter Chocolate you may have to decline any polite invitation to share.

If that choice wasn’t enough, in a nod to our Yorkshire roots we’re delighted to offer guests a slice of lovingly-crafted Ginger Parkin Cheesecake. Accompanied by Drunken Sultanas and Vanilla Bean Ice Cream it’s the perfect balance of crunchy, chewy and moreishly soft.

Finally, and not to overlook any turophiles or casual fromage lovers, on our All Day Menu you’ll find a Selection of Three Cheeses from Near & Far. These delicious dairy bites are served with fragrant Homemade Chutney and Biscuits, as well as Celery & Grapes.

Dessert Tipples

Alongside all the puddings featured on our All Day Menu you’ll find a recommended dessert tipple. From a glass of Pasitto di Noto from Sicily to a few drops of Quinta do Valado 10 YO Tawny Port, our team work tirelessly to uncover the drink that we think will complement your dessert best.

You can also find a range of beverages, including Proper Yorkshire tea, speciality cocktails and local ale on our dedicated drinks’ menu here.