Damastique

Damastique is a Syrian restaurant at 63 Goodramgate, offering a relaxed city-centre setting for meals built around sharing. The menu reflects Syrian and wider Arabic cooking, with an emphasis on familiar ingredients, generous portions and food designed to bring groups together. The restaurant’s style is warm and characterful, making it suitable for casual lunches, evening meals, social gatherings and celebrations.

The menu includes hummus, smoky aubergine, stuffed vine leaves, salads, wraps, Arabic-style shawarma and charcoal grills. Arabic desserts provide a sweet finish, while the selection of plates allows diners to combine different flavours across the table. The format works well for guests who prefer to sample several dishes rather than choose a single large plate.

Vegetarian and vegan diners are catered for with dedicated choices including plant-based mezze and vegetable dishes. Gluten-free options are also available, and allergen information is provided to help with menu choices. This makes Damastique suitable for mixed groups with different dietary requirements, without moving away from the restaurant’s Syrian focus.

Lunch is part of the offering, with Syrian favourites, fresh salads and flavourful wraps available for daytime dining. The restaurant also provides collection and delivery services for meals enjoyed elsewhere. Parties can be arranged in the venue, with group menus, sharing platters and BYO-friendly options available for celebrations and private occasions. Catering is offered for corporate events and other gatherings, with custom menus and vegetarian and vegan choices.

Damastique’s Goodramgate address places it within York’s central dining area, while nearby parking is available at Monk Bar Car Park. The restaurant’s combination of sharing food, dietary choice and flexible group arrangements suits friends meeting for a meal, work gatherings, celebrations and diners looking for Syrian cuisine in a welcoming setting.