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Forest, York, York

Forest

4.6
4.6
152 Reviews
£25 and under
British
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Forest

4.6
£25 and under
British
York

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2 people
19:00
Booked 20 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
A warm, cosy, relaxed, and rustic restaurant, and THE place to come at any time of the day for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or even just a quick drink and a snack

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 07:30–11:00 Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30–16:00 Sun 12:00–16:00 Afternoon Tea Mon–Sat 14:00–17:00 Dinner Daily 17:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    01904 622478
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

Experiences

  • Afternoon Tea

    £25.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    With inspiration from our history, we created a “Forest Afternoon Tea” - complete with carefully paired teas with each course, this is the most exciting Afternoon Tea in York (if not beyond!).

What 152 people are saying

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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • North Yorkshire

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • North Yorkshire

    Healthy

  • North Yorkshire

    Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Forest offers a delightful dining experience in York, with a "lovely relaxed setting" and "excellent food". Guests rave about the "great value for money" and "generous portions". The staff are praised for their "friendly and attentive service", making it a "gem in York". Ideal for both relaxed lunchtimes and special occasions, Forest ensures a memorable meal with its "high-quality, delicious dishes" and charming atmosphere.

152 Reviews
  1. Jill

    Edinburgh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First visit! Superb, quirky restaurant. Food was amazing! Really friendly staff providing excellent service. Attracted customers of all ages, which is lovely to see. Pet friendly area too!

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  2. Margaret

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dinner was excellent. Great portion size. Top value for money. Will be back

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  3. Robert

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service of good food at reasonable price in great location

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  4. Jill

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely staff lovely food lovely location and building

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  5. Susan

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    So glad we found this place on our last night . Food was outstanding and staff were really good. Mushroom sharer starter was amazing . Had the rump steak that was cooked perfectly and peppercorn sauce which was a great taste and consistency. Wish I could have managed a dessert but I was too full ! Definitely recommend this restaurant . Also good prices .

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  6. Edmund

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Went with my girlfriend for our anniversary, she didn't want anything too fancy so this was the perfect place, a chill atmosphere and good food.

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  7. Katy

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, nice ambience, very good value for money- Highly recommended!!

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  8. Hugh

    Berkshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place to eat with very generous portions

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  9. Jamie

    Cheshire

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    With the bad reviews on here was expecting it to be bad and was pleasently surpised when it wasnt they were quick with drinks and food and the staff were brillant the food was good even though a little dear but it was alcart so thats what you pay for but overall it was good we enjoyed it Thank you for a nice meal

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  10. David

    County Durham

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice food from varied menu served by friendly, efficient staff in quirky, comfortable surroundings.

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FAQs

Forest is rated 4.6 stars by 152 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

A photo of Forest restaurant

Forest

4.6
£25 and under
British
York

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 20 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Forest

54 Low Petergate, York, York YO1 7HZ

Additional information

  • Area
    York
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 07:30–11:00 Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30–16:00 Sun 12:00–16:00 Afternoon Tea Mon–Sat 14:00–17:00 Dinner Daily 17:00–21:00
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
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