Restaurant - Box Tree Restaurant, Ilkley, West Yorkshire

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Box Tree Restaurant

Name: Box Tree Restaurant
Address: 35 - 37 Church Street Ilkley, Ilkley, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom, LS29 9DR
Telephone: 01943 608484
Price range: £41 and over
Rating: 4.7

4.7

1279 Reviews

£41 and over

Modern European

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Please note we now only offer a tasting menu for dinner reservations.

This small renowned restaurant in the heart of Ilkley was founded in 1962. It was the first 2 Michelin Starred restaurant outside of London and for over 60 years has continued to be at the forefront of northern Gastronomy.

The modern British menu and extensive wine cellar offer food lovers an unforgettable experience. The kitchens commitment to the best, freshest ingredients, with an emphasis on locally sourced, fresh ingredients from farmers and local suppliers.

The Box Tree represents a combination between 21st century efficiency and exquisite good taste. Whilst the kitchen boasts the latest equipment, the restaurant features a collection of art and antiques which define the style and luxury for which the Box Tree is famed.

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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

8 Dec 2023

19:00

Booked 4 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
£41 and over
Cuisines
Modern European
Hours of Operation
Wed, Thu 18:00–20:00 Fri, Sat 12:00–13:30 Fri, Sat 18:00–20:30 Sun 12:00–15:00
Phone number
01943 608484
Website
http://www.theboxtree.co.uk/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Kieran Smith
Catering
Yorkshire's Premier Outside Caterer<br />For any outside catering events please get in touch with the restaurant on 01943 608484 or alternatively via email on info@theboxtree.co.uk
Private party facilities
We accept private parties from 10 up to 45 guests and can offer exclusive hire and provide bespoke packages to suit your requirements helping to make your special day a memorable one.The private dining room not only boasts the comfort and luxury you would expect at the Box Tree but also offers you complete privacy and confidentiality.
Private party contact
Andrew Pratt: 01943 608484

Location
35 - 37 Church Street, Ilkley, Ilkley, West Yorkshire LS29 9DR
Area
Ilkley
Parking Details
Parking is available in the main town car park situated just behind the restaurant. It is £1 from 6.00pm onwards.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,279 people are saying

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

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Yorkshire
Great for fine wines
Yorkshire
Romantic
Yorkshire
Good for special occasions
West Yorkshire
Best Service
West Yorkshire
Great for fine wines
West Yorkshire
Romantic
West Yorkshire
Good for special occasions

1,279 Reviews

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Lynne
Yorkshire
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience4
Another fabulous few hours spent at the Box Tree. Food service second to none. Attention to detail excellent. Will be visiting again very soon. Thank you
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OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
On every visit to the Box Tree there seems to be some small culinary innovation, this time it was the sage and onion stuffing butter; delicious. The attention to detail in every aspect of the meal and wine is greatly appreciated.
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JasonC
Yorkshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Fantastic evening , food and wine pairing were excellent and a great atmosphere you would struggle to find better !
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GrahamW
Yorkshire
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience4
Wonderful lunch. Attentive staff and great food. Always feel going to the Box Tree is a special occasion and this time it marked a great start to the festive season. Slightly limited choice on the fixed menu but fortunately on this occasion some of our favourities were on offer.
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ColinW
Devon
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
Overall1Food1Service4Ambience4
Really disappointed. No wow factor, very ordinary food. Lacking in quality and finesse. Good staff and service but won’t return. A shame with its past reputation but nowhere near Michelin standard
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JulieM
Yorkshire
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
Overall5Food4Service5Ambience5
Small menu for lunch, we didn't have the tasting menu, but excellent all round. Well presented food full of flavour. Staff were very attentive, 5* service all round.
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TomW
Yorkshire
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 26 November 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
What an amazing Sunday lunch. The quality of the food was outstanding from an imaginative scallops starter to perfectly cooke roast beef and delicious apple crumble soufflé. Staff were super friendly and professional.
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GillR
Yorkshire
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 25 November 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience4
My friend and I have December birthdays and our celebration meal is our lunch at the BoxTree. It is a very special dining experience, the food is always delicious and in just the right quantity. The staff are well trained , knowledgeable , yet friendly . Just perfect, as always.
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craigg
Yorkshire
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 24 November 2023
Overall4Food3Service5Ambience5
Great service lovely staff Just one thing let the meal down it was my wife found a bone in the fish which then put here off finishing her meal and such a small piece of fish shouldn’t really be coming out with bones in it for a restaurant of this standard
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TomH
Yorkshire
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 19 November 2023
Overall4Food5Service4Ambience4
Really enjoyable Sunday lunch, for our friends birthday. Nice touch with a birthday card on the table for her. Food outstanding. Only disappointing thing and surprising aspect was, when we were leaving our coats were 'thrown' on the window sill and other guests coats hung over chairs in the waiting area. Not what we would expect from this kind of establishment.
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MiguelS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 12 November 2023
Overall5Food4Service5Ambience4
Overall our meal was very good but not excellent due to the prolonged wait between courses and the temperature of food of our main course; Somewhat tepid is a shame for such deliciously tasty food. The dessert soufflé was very very good but the brownie was a little too hard and not quite as sweet as it could be, the caramel swirls helped though. The service was impeccable. The room ambient was pleasant but got cooler as the afternoon went on and needed perhaps a boost of heat to make it a tad more comfortable.
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JoanneS
Yorkshire
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 5 November 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
We really enjoyed our Sunday lunch here it was delicious and I can’t wait to return. Food was amazing as was the service.
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NickC
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 4 November 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience4
V nice lunch. V attentive to our requirements and needs.
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Wangfer
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 4 November 2023
Overall4Food4Service4Ambience4
We had a lovely time 👍, especially with my family and like the atmosphere!
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OwenT
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 28 October 2023
Overall4Food4Service5Ambience5
Great ambience and lovely tasting menu without excessive show!
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LESLEY
Cheshire
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 28 October 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience3
The courses were all delicious, well-constructed both for flavour and appearance, and we enjoyed all of them. We appreciated the excellent service, including the time we were given to enjoy each course, and enjoyed the younger staff learning the trade too - all fab. It's a special treat kind of place so we had high expectations and the food, drink and service hit the mark well. We wonder if the decor could be dragged into the 21st century - the pictures on the walls were dull and dated, and the wall lights need an upgrade too, if finances allow.
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MichaelT
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 27 October 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Great meal with very attentive staff. Especially the sommelier who was excellent!!!
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ChunK
Yorkshire
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 21 October 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Appealing ! A perfectly served dinner amid tasty dishes, nice drinks and a warm & amazingly decorated venue
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Josh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 20 October 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
The service was exceptional and the food was immaculate.
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StBr
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 20 October 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience4
Wonderful restaurant. Great food. Lovely staff. Just a tiny bit cold!
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LesleyH
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 13 October 2023
Overall1Food1Service3Ambience1
Booked this as a special birthday treat and had very high expectations but were sadly disappointed. The music was inappropriate for a fine dining restaurant, it lacked ambience and the food was mediocre verging on poor. Only the canapés came up to scratch. The amuse bouche was tasteless, the cheese course was lazy and for the price paid we expected much better. We won’t be back
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JuliaN
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 12 October 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Impeccable service and every course of food was superb, delightful dishes that looked and tasted beautiful.
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MarcandKath
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 11 October 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Service and food excellent would recommend to anyone
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DrAndFamily
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 1 October 2023
Overall4Food4Service5Ambience5
Best Sunday lunch that I have ever had. The same goes for the rest of the family.
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sylv
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 1 October 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Lovely fresh food, loved the Marmite butter! all the staff were very friendly and we didn't feel rushed at any time.
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AndyC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 27 September 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
A great meal in all respects - well worth the money.
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LouiseS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 23 September 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Just fabulous. Better than some Michelin starred restaurants.
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JaneT
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 22 September 2023
Overall4Food4Service5Ambience4
Really delicious fish course. Rather good glass of red Spanish “Mencia “ Very kind staff assisted my 96 year old father.
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DLdines
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 16 September 2023
Overall4Food5Service5Ambience4
Brilliant, knowledgable service and delicious food as ever.
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RachelR
Vancouver
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 16 September 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Wonderful special anniversary meal. The food was superb and very imaginative, paired with unusual and very different wines.
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ChristineK
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 15 September 2023
Overall4Food4Service5Ambience4
There was only one other couple dining but they were seated next to us so we coul hear each other's conversation. Bad planning we thought.
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terryc
Yorkshire
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 13 September 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Keeping up the standards with the latest menu. Too many positive comments to count. An absolute delight as usual.
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Paulj
Yorkshire
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 3 September 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Really enjoyed the Sunday lunch menu. Service excellent as always. Have re booked. A special meal.
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OpenTable Diner
Hong Kong
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 3 September 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Amazing food and great value for the quality and service.
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HelenL
Jersey
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 2 September 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Amazing food, great service and atmosphere. Will definitely be back *****
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DavidP
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 26 August 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Absolutely fabulous from start to finish. Service second to none, food brilliant and the pairing of wines by the sommelier is unbelievable
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Sharon
London
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 26 August 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
From the moment we arrived to the moment we left we were made to feel special - the team are fantastic! We booked for a special anniversary and this was acknowledged with a beautiful card which will always remind us of the lovely evening we had. Everything about the Box Tree is amazing and we would love to return at some point! Thank you for making it so special for us 💖
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Danielp
Yorkshire
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 20 August 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Always an amazing experience, it will forever be one of our favourite restaurants. Thanks so much for your hospitality. We will definitely be back very soon. Staff are superb and can’t do enough for you. Thanks Dan and Beck
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PeterS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 20 August 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
All very good. Handled gluten free without fuss. Attentive and knowledgeable staff. Not too formal. Relaxed. Courses paced well. Food excellent. Wide drinks options. A very good Sunday lunch.
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DanB
London
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 19 August 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Always great The Box Tree has not lost its magic under new ownership. The new set menu model works well and Didier is always on top of his game with the recommended wines. It would be nice to see an a la crate menu back but all still good.
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitising
- Surfaces sanitised between seatings
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Box Tree Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 1279 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

8 Dec 2023

19:00

Booked 4 times today

35 - 37 Church Street, Ilkley, Ilkley, West Yorkshire LS29 9DR

Additional information

Area
Ilkley
Hours of Operation
Wed, Thu 18:00–20:00 Fri, Sat 12:00–13:30 Fri, Sat 18:00–20:30 Sun 12:00–15:00
Price
£41 and over
Cuisines
Modern European
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress Code
Smart Casual
Parking Details
Parking is available in the main town car park situated just behind the restaurant. It is £1 from 6.00pm onwards.
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Kieran Smith
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.theboxtree.co.uk/
Phone number
01943 608484
Catering
Yorkshire's Premier Outside Caterer<br />For any outside catering events please get in touch with the restaurant on 01943 608484 or alternatively via email on info@theboxtree.co.uk
Private party facilities
We accept private parties from 10 up to 45 guests and can offer exclusive hire and provide bespoke packages to suit your requirements helping to make your special day a memorable one.The private dining room not only boasts the comfort and luxury you would expect at the Box Tree but also offers you complete privacy and confidentiality.
Private party contact
Andrew Pratt: 01943 608484

Box Tree Restaurant

Make a booking

Additional information

Menu

What 1,279 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitising

Physical distancing

Screening

FAQs

How is Box Tree Restaurant restaurant rated?

Is Box Tree Restaurant currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Additional information