Set within York’s grand Assembly Rooms on Blake Street, ASK Italian combines chain-scale consistency with the grandeur of a Grade I listed Palladian hall.
The space is stunning—soaring ceilings, Corinthian columns, glittering chandeliers—delivering an unexpected Italian escape in the city centre.
Despite occupying just one part of this historic building, the restaurant spans a high-ceilinged dining hall filled with marble accents, wooden tables, and airy light—a setting both dramatic and surprisingly relaxed.
The menu covers classic Italian staples with modern twists: handmade pastas like burrata & pancetta carbonara, slow-cooked beef pappardelle, and lighter options like asparagus carbonara and vegetarian lasagna.
Stone-baked pizzas and seasonal dishes—such as the signature purple basil pesto Genovese—complement the core selections.
They also offer menus that cater to vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and calorie-conscious diners,
with set menu deals and occasional seasonal additions like seasonal arancini or fruit-driven desserts.
