‘The spiced hummus with toasted fresh bread and olive starter was yummy, the pan fried fillet of salmon with crunchy pine nut crust was cooked to perfection and the apple and cinnamon cheesecake was sublime.’"

Clare Frisby, BBC Presenter, at York Tourism Awards 2006 (10 November 2006)

"The dish of the night turned out to be salmon fillet on a fragrant crab risotto with a scattering of watercress, pleasing in the directness of flavours, the timing and the easy presentation"

Robert Cockroft, Restaurant Review in Yorkshire Post Magazine (23 Dec 2006)

"Salmon fishcakes, Moroccan meatballs or bruschetta? All these make for a light lunch at the much-loved Cafe No.8, while evenings bring heartier proteins in more elaborate dishes. The style is plain tables, charming staff, and an honest pricing policy that puts more pretentious eateries in this much-visited city to shame."

The Observer | Food Monthly

"Absolutely delicious - menu was not too large and everything sounded so fab that we had a job choosing..."

Greedy Pig Food Reviews

"Food is excellent, bruschettas, sandwiches, breakfasts and salads by day and a more extensive mouthwatering menu by evening."

The York Guide

"People who like good food seek out the best restaurants and Café Number Eight is one of York’s best kept secrets. This small restaurant on Gillygate blends period features with modern décor and modern cuisine.The judges loved Number Eight’s unusual menu, great atmosphere and friendly informative service."