York- fish and chips and seafood restaurant could open

Plans lodged with York Council would see Vitoria, in Coppergate, converted into a new Yorkies Fish and Chips seafood restaurant and takeaway.

The Harrogate-based business’ application stated the conversion would see the building renovated to create a welcoming environment for customers.

It follows the closure of the Vitoria Italian restaurant in 2023.

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The restaurant said at the time it was due to a technical issue after it temporarily shut due to problems with its gas supply.

To Let signs then went up on the Grade II*-listed building which has stood empty since.

Its conversion into Yorkies Fish and Chips would see the outside of the building redecorated, new flooring fitted inside on the ground floor, stairs replaced and electricity cables rewired.

Two new air conditioning units would be installed at the back of the building.

The existing kitchen is also set to be refurbished and a wine cellar installed in the building’s basement if plans are approved by York Council.

The empty Vitoria restaurant in Coppergate, York (Image: Newsquest)

Plans stated the conversion would help preserve the historic building.

They stated: “The planning application is primarily for our client who wishes to open a high end fish and chip and seafood restaurant with a takeaway part to complement it.

“The restaurant will create a high end fit-out to the existing buildings to create a welcoming environment for the customers.”

Yorkies Fish and Chips opened in Knaresborough Road, Harrogate in April last year.