THE CITY RESTAURANT — Restaurant in Doncaster

Came to The City restaurant for a friend's birthday with four other people. Never visited before despite living nearby.

Upon getting sat down, I completely forgot I was in Doncaster, a combination of smooth Jazz and the brickwork decor transported me to a trendy European city in the 1920s - 1930s.

Before we had even been given the starter, we were given a basket of sourdough bread, with brie, butter and dripping, we were told the dripping was homemade, and it was incredible! I could have just eaten bread and dripping all night and been perfectly happy!

For starter I had the French Agen prunes wrapped in Black Forest Ham with a sherry sauce. I was really unsure how this would taste, but I was absolutely blown away, the prunes had a sort of wine taste that paired perfectly with the sweet ham. We were given extra bread during the starters and I used this to mop up the sweet, decadent sherry sauce.

For main, I had the Polish Hunters Stew (aka Bigos). This is my favourite Polish dish, reminding me of childhood. The City's version did not disappoint. It was rich, and every piece of meat in it melted in my mouth like butter. The portion size was good, I had it with a side of fried baby potatoes which I couldn't finish despite being them being so buttery and crispy on the outside.

We weren't rushed out, despite it being about 9:50 when we had finished our food. The service was incredible, the waiter was very attentive & polite, our food came quickly and steaming hot.

Altogether my order came to £35.50, that included two pints of Peroni. There was an additional service charge that we were happy to pay, adding an extra £3.45 per person on top, totalling the amount spent to £38.95. It isn't the cheapest place to eat, but it was worth every penny. If you're on a budget, they have several offers on, including 20% off if you have a cinema or theatre ticket from the same day, definitely a great date night idea!

On departure, we were given a complimentary shot each of their Warsaw Apple Pie cocktail, which tasted amazing! Definitely ordering a cocktail next time I go!

Please note that the portion sizes for the pasta and soup were massive, my friends asked for a tupperware to take this home to enjoy it another day.

Overall, I'd give The City a 10/10. There wasn't a bad thing to say about my experience. It could be cheaper HOWEVER you can tell they're using authentic produce that's cooked with love. It was an impeccable dining experience. I will definitely be...

So glad we found this lovely restaurant - what a wonderful experience! The restaurant was well furnished with interesting photography on the walls and although only a few diners at that time, the gentle music was welcome and gave atmosphere. Lovely to see parents and children there for tea too. A great menu with a wide range of options for all tastes, including vegetarian, vegan and very positively not just the typical narrow meal options found in many small restaurants. Has a great cocktail and wine menu too - will try next time!

Booked a table at 5.30 before our evening at Cast theatre. Had a great meal with very attentive service throughout, nothing was too much trouble. We had complimentary very fresh sour dough with Brie and beef/bacon dripping whilst we waited for our food. Delicious! Freshly cooked cod for me, a large piece done to perfection and a wonderful aubergine vegetarian dish for my friend, we ordered 2 sides and were served with lovely vegetables (5 different items) all cooked perfectly and fried whole new potatoes. We ordered Eton mess for pudding - it was amazing 🤩 served in a large wine glass, containing lots of fruit, cream and crumbled meringue. Followed by a coffee and a tea to round off our meal. We were offered a cherry brandy liqueur too but declined.

Throughout the evening we were very well served by a lovely gentleman who was quietly attentive and anticipated our needs, he very kindly gave us a 10% discount in response to our showing the theatre tickets. Along with a discount voucher for a future visit. Can’t believe this lovely place is so well located for the theatre, cinema, museum, office and civic buildings too. A fantastic meal and a great experience throughout Thank you so much City Restaurant and see...

A beautiful, hidden gem of a restaurant that never fails to impress!

Tucked away in the Waterdale area of Doncaster city centre, the aptly and previously aspirationally-named City Restaurant is totally unassuming from the exterior. A “blink and you’ll miss it” frontage hides this gorgeous European dining room, with a cosy atmosphere and welcoming staff.

Featuring a small bar at the front of the restaurant serving a good variety of domestic and continental drinks, the dining area extends deep into the building and opens up slightly to the rear.

The menu offers an eclectic mix of modern and traditional European dishes, with a personal favourite being the delicious yet vast Schnitzel! Sides go beyond the standard “chips or salad”, though unadventurous diners choosing those basic options won’t be disappointed.

Portions are generous and the price reflects this - it is a little higher than is typical for the city, but the quality on offer far surpasses what you would expect. This is literally a case of you get what you pay for! Certainly a venue for special occasions and celebrations, the restaurant even offers discounts for diners attending the local theatre who show a pre-purchased ticket, showing their favour for the...