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

Forde Ilkley

4.6 (99)
£26 to £40
British
S Hawksworth St, Ilkley, West Yorkshire LS29 9LB

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2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 9 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
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

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What 99 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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • West Yorkshire

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • West Yorkshire

    Neighborhood gem

  • West Yorkshire

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Forde Ilkley offers an exceptional dining experience with "delicious food" and "fantastic service" in a warm, lively atmosphere. The sharing plates, including standout dishes like burrata and roasted figs, are "tasty and original." The wine selection is "spectacular," enhancing the culinary adventure. Ideal for both vegetarians and meat lovers, Forde is a "great addition to Ilkley."
99 Reviews
  1. Brian

    London1 review

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was first class, but it took an hour to arrive! Sunday roast which is all they do on a Sunday so no real reason for delay, lack of urgency from the chefs who are visible Tables for 2 are far too close together forced to squeeze by the next table and listen to their conversation Simple solution just remove one table from the row of 5

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  2. Sarah

    Yorkshire2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A delicious meal for our wedding anniversary. Firstly the wine, a French Merlot, was fabulous. We ordered, the bread board, charcuterie board, chorizo, salmon pastrami and the burrata with figs and prosciutto. All the food was fresh, good portion sizes and great value. The staff were all attentive but not over bearing and I enjoyed my vantage point watching all the food be prepared. I would highly recommend and we will definitely be back.

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  3. Gearalt

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Been meaning to come for a while. A lovely relaxed vibe and the menu just works. I over ordered but enjoyed it all. The chorizo and posh kebab were fantastic. The fig and burrata worked really well. The baked Camembert was really nice. Will definitely be back.

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  4. PETER

    Yorkshire1 review

    2.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We were so disappointed with the whole meal ! The place is not that nice inside, the windows were covered in paint ! The food was just ‘golden’ food, cheap unhealthy meal with zero healthy options ! Extremely expensive Tapas !!!

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  5. Catherine

    Yorkshire3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First visit to Forde's Ilkley and memorable for all the best reasons. Great sharing dishes, some amended for our vegetarian diets. Particularly loved the Roasted Figs and Burrata, with a delicious sauce. Indeed, it was the excellent sauces that lifted our humble vegetables on every plate. Also, what a pleasure to find a restaurant that serves a 250ml glass of wine at the price of a third of a bottle. That should be everywhere, but is rare. We will most definitely be back. Wonderful meal with delightful staff.

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  6. Tracey

    Yorkshire2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The best roast beef Sunday lunch I’ve ever had and great service.

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  7. Sally

    London13 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Good selection of small plates, lots of variety and great flavours. Follow the recommendation of number of plates - we pushed it and found we had too much. Food comes out when ready and we had a steady stream of dishes, which were delivered in a very sensible order for the items chosen. My daughter-in-law loved the range of alcohol free drinks available, and the bartender was clearly an experienced cocktail maker. Overall a very enjoyable evening with great food.

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  8. Nicky

    Yorkshire4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food served well in a warm, lively atmosphere x

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  9. Keiron

    Yorkshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Every dish was served in good time, created with great quality and care. The wine choice was spectacular and enhanced the experience.

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  10. Derek

    London14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely selection of tapas style food. Came out at a nice pace. Really enjoyable

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Forde Ilkley is rated 4.6 stars by 99 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 9 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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