The story
Tucked away on Colliergate in York, Tasca brings a taste of Portugal to the city’s medieval streets. One local creator, Only Scrans, visited and praised the restaurant for its “incredible peri-peri chicken, creative tapas, and a standout whole baked plaice.” With a warm, welcoming atmosphere and a solid 4.7-star rating, it’s a spot that balances bold flavors with casual comfort.
The menu leans into small plates done right. Alongside that celebrated peri-peri chicken, dishes like cod fish fritters, spicy chorizo, and patatas bravas show a kitchen that knows its way around traditional ingredients. The whole baked plaice was singled out as a highlight, and even the tomato bread and grilled halloumi earned thumbs up. Finish with a pastel de nata, and you’ve got a meal that feels both inventive and satisfyingly familiar.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2026.
Most-loved dishes
AI summary of what 8 dish mentions say about the food
The tomato bread earns singular praise, a simple yet perfect starter. Overall, the food at Tasca delivers a warm, rustic vibe that feels both authentic and satisfying.
“I make pan con tomate at home all the time, but I just rub a garlic clove on the loaf. I haven't got time for confit garlic, but this elevated it to another planet. I could genuinely live on that.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered Tasca. Most active: Only Scrans
A Portuguese small plates restaurant in York serving incredible peri-peri chicken, creative tapas, and a standout whole baked plaice, with excellent flavors and a welcoming atmosphere.
Dishes mentioned
Tomato Bread
I make pan con tomate at home all the time, but I just rub a garlic clove on the loaf. I haven't got time for confit garlic, but this elevated it to another planet. I could genuinely live on that.
Peri-Peri Chicken
Just smelling this was unbelievable. That is a 10/10. I can't tell you how much I like this. I adore it. This chicken is tender, soft, like chewing on butter, but that char and the peri-peri spice throughout just bursting. It almost feels like an insult to compare it to a Nando's, but imagine the best Nando's you've ever had, the one that made you fall in love with Nando's. Imagine that and then times it by a hundred. That is the level of flavor.
Cod Fish Fritters
These cod fish fritters are like a fish cake on performance-enhancing drugs.
Patatas Bravas
The patatas bravas come with homemade bravas sauce and garlic aioli. Hell yeah.
Grilled Halloumi
Again, beautifully cooked over the flame. That is fire. The honey, olive oil, lemon dressing, it's sweet, it's got zip to it. Oregano and salt just sets it all off. That is a special special plate of food.
