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Globally Inspired Modern Small Plates & Boards - Forde Ilkley, Ilkley, West Yorkshire

Forde Ilkley

4.7
4.7
76 Reviews
£26 to £40
British
S Hawksworth St, Ilkley, West Yorkshire LS29 9LB

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
Horsforth-born Matt Healy, known from MasterChef: The Professionals, is excited to announce he’s expanding with a new restaurant in Ilkley while continuing his work in Horsforth.

Matt’s ‘food to swear by’ brand has become a favourite in the Leeds dining scene, earning recognition with a 2024Michelin Plate for the 3rd consecutive year and a mention in The Good Food Guide. Now, he's bringing the same style of modern British cooking to Ilkley.

MasterChef judge Marcus Wareing once described Matt’s sauces as “some of the best he had ever tasted,” and Jay Rayner’s review in The Guardian simply stated, “Bloody hell, that’s good” (though not in those exact words).

With this new Ilkley opening, Matt and his experienced team are looking forward to serving up great food and service, both in Ilkley and back home in Horsforth.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    British, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Lunch Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Matt Healy
  • Neighborhood
    Ilkley
  • Cross street
    South Hawksworth St
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    Train and Bus stops within short walking distance
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 76 people are saying

Forde Ilkley reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Yorkshire

    Innovative

  • Yorkshire

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • West Yorkshire

    Innovative

  • West Yorkshire

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • West Yorkshire

    Healthy

  • West Yorkshire

    Neighborhood gem

  • West Yorkshire

    Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Forde Ilkley offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent food" and "attentive service." The restaurant features a "lovely atmosphere" with a variety of small, flavorful plates ideal for sharing. Guests appreciate the "great selection of wines" and "reasonably priced" cocktails. The staff's "warm welcome" and attention to dietary needs enhance the visit. A must-try in Ilkley!

76 Reviews
  1. Jan

    Yorkshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The sharing plates were all amazing…tasty and original. We were the only diners (early Wednesday visit before theatre) so had great service and chat to both Maitre d’ and chef. Definitely recommend and will revisit.

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  2. Maria

    Manchester1 review

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great Sunday roast lovely melt in the mouth beef and fresh vegetables. Fantastic service. My only complaint would be £ 10 med glass of wine was a little steep in my opinion. But most definitely will be back.
    Forde IlkleyResponded 4 days ago
    Hi Maria, thank you so much for your kind words! I'm happy you enjoyed the roast and had a great experience with the service. I’m sorry about the wine pricing — the £10 is for a large glass of our rose, not the medium at £7.50. If there was any mix-up and you ended up with the larger one by mistake, I apologise. We’d love to make it right, please let me know when you plan your next visit, we’ll treat you to a complimentary glass of wine! Thanks again, and we can't wait to have you back! Pete - GM Forde Ilkley

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Yorkshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was excellent, would definitely recommend the half chicken and the Camembert. Would have liked for some pairing of dishes for example if the chicken and the heritage tomatoes were served at the same time. It was an early ish sitting at 630 but still fairly lively
    Forde IlkleyResponded 4 days ago
    Thanks so much for the feedback! We’re really glad you enjoyed the food and had a good time. If you'd like dishes to come out together next time, just let us know — we’d be more than happy to arrange it. Hope to see you again soon! Pete GM Forde Ilkley

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  4. Zoe

    Yorkshire3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely gorgeous food, it is consistently excellent.
    Forde IlkleyResponded 4 days ago
    Thanks so much! We're really happy to hear you’ve been enjoying the food. We really appreciate the support and look forward to seeing you again soon!

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  5. Anne-Marie

    Yorkshire4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a really pleasant Sunday lunch here which we both thoroughly enjoyed. Food quality was excellent, service spot on and so reasonably priced. I had the vegetarian nut roast, my partner the meat. Yorkshire’s were so well cooked, veggies with a spot on crunch to them. I would definitely return but not for Sunday lunch as I’d want to sample a greater variety of the menu. A big thanks to the staff
    Forde IlkleyResponded 4 days ago
    Thanks so much for the kind words! We're thrilled to hear you both enjoyed the Sunday lunch. It’s great to know the nut roast and Yorkshire puds hit the mark — we’ll be sure to pass your thanks along to the team. Whenever you're ready to dive into the rest of the menu, we'd love to have you back. Looking forward to your next visit!

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  6. Veronica

    London1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely restaurant. Great staff and service. Really enjoyed it
    Forde IlkleyResponded 4 days ago
    Thanks so much for the kind words! We're really happy to hear you had a great time with us. The team will be thrilled to know you enjoyed the service. Hope to see you again soon!

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  7. becky

    London11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food, every dish was delicious. Lovely service, not at all intrusive. And really good value thank you
    Forde IlkleyResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you so much for the great feedback! We're really glad you enjoyed every dish and felt well looked after. It means a lot to hear you found the value spot on. Hope to see you again soon!

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  8. Miki

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really gorgeous meal - what a great spot in Ilkley. The food was delicious, cocktails so well thought out and the wine is really well recommended and paired when asked. Lovely wait staff & such a great feel! Deffo will come again!
    Forde IlkleyResponded 4 days ago
    Thanks so much for the kind words! We're really glad you enjoyed your experience, and we can't wait to welcome you back again soon!

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  9. Lorna

    Yorkshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great staff and service. Lovely food. Attention to detail from waitress. Felt very cared for.
    Forde IlkleyResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you for the lovely feedback! We're so glad to hear you felt well looked after — that’s exactly what we aim for. We’ll be sure to pass on your kind words to the team. Hope to have you back soon!

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  10. Graham

    Yorkshire2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    An interesting concept - sharing plates - with obvious limitations if the parties dont feel like sharing the same food that day, given that the menu is not overly extensive. Everything we ate was fine and adventurous and not to be faulted. The Spring menu (mainly cold dishes) was slightly out of kilter for a cold blustery day - but that is weather for you - but the cost was surprisingly low. I think everybody would enjoy their second visit more than their first by having a much better grasp on how the concept works and I am sure my party will. Certainly worth a visit.
    Forde IlkleyResponded 4 days ago
    Thanks for the feedback! I really appreciate you sharing your thoughts. Glad to hear you enjoyed the food and the concept overall. I’m sure your next visit will be even better now that you’ve got the idea of how it works. Hope to see you again soon!

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Forde Ilkley is rated 4.7 stars by 76 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today
Google Map for Forde Ilkley

S Hawksworth St, Ilkley, West Yorkshire LS29 9LB

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    South Hawksworth St
  • Neighborhood
    Ilkley
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Lunch Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    British, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    Train and Bus stops within short walking distance
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Matt Healy
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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