Forde Ilkley

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  Richard Scott

  ·1 month ago

  “A small plates restaurant in Ilkley that we recommend everyone to try. The food is outstanding. The service second to none. You can see the food being cooked and it's so fresh. A diamond of a place. Congratulations to the chefs and the management on a superb place to eat.”

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  Richard Jagger

  ·1 month ago

  “Visited Forde again yesterday lunchtime (10th September). We were greeted by Will , the General Manager, and he looked after us extremely well. We had several of the sharing platters that were all delicious accompanied by some wheat beer that I like there and a glass of wine recommended by Will. Another great lunch at Forde.”

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  Meep Meep

  ·4 months ago

  “Gorgeous Sunday roast. All the meat was excellent and the staff were very nice. Especially the young chap who was on his 3rd shift ever. He was nonchalant and attentive. It was £146 for the five of us including 1 child for lunch, drinks and dessert which is obviously not cheap but it was well worth it and we will definitely be revisiting”

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  helen scott

  ·5 months ago

  “We had Sunday lunch - absolutely faultless in every way. The food was superb, nut roast to die for and perfectly cooked roast beef. Friendly happy staff and a lovely atmosphere. Much better value for money than cheaper places because the quality is so good. We are definitely going back 😋”

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  Tiffany Baxter

  ·6 months ago

  “People have recommended we visit for a while. We live 45 minutes away and it was 100% worth the journey! Absolutely fantastic food, drink and service. We eat out very regularly and we could not fault a single thing. You could tell how fresh the high quality food is and it was cooked absolutely perfectly. The menu is fantastic with some amazing food combinations and not a single deep fried thing in sight! We will be visiting again very soon.”

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  Ashley Martin

  ·9 months ago

  “What an absolutely stunning place. Food and service was spot on. Yes, it's a bit of the pricey side, but you pay for what you get. We'll be back for sure!”

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  Roger Williams

  ·1 year ago

  “We went for a special treat early on Xmas eve and were disappointed. 3 out of 4 of the meat dishes had ran out and the food we did eat seemed rushed and average for the price. The waiting staff could also do with some more training and we felt a little like an inconvenience. Perhaps it was down to the staff wanting to finish for the year but we didn't receive acknowledgement of the issues or an apology. A real shame as we were very excited about this place. As a plus the cocktails were excellent.”

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  Sally Roberts

  ·1 year ago

  “An absolutely fantastic dining experience. The staff were lovely, patient and welcoming. The food was exceptional, especially their gluten free options and the atmosphere was perfect. We had a really delicious Sunday dinner here and will be returning. 100% check it out!”

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  Kris Barnes

  ·1 year ago

  “We had an excellent roast here with our kids. They were very accommodating and friendly. The facilities were really clean and it has a good baby change table. The food was really nice. I had the nut roast which was delicious. The beef was also very well cooked. It’s a great roast and felt like a home cooked one. Nice veg. Good gravy. Great Yorkshire puddings. The sticky toffee pudding was nice but very sweet. We would definitely come back”

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  James Hudson

  ·1 year ago

  “A fantastic addition to Ilkley’s dining scene! Forde’s is an outstanding restaurant that delivers on every front. The wine, service was thoughtful and well-curated, and the food, especially its presentation, was nothing short of exceptional. One of the highlights of our evening was the perfectly paced service, which allowed us to relax, chat, and truly enjoy the experience without ever feeling rushed. Each dish arrived fresh and piping hot, bursting with flavour. I highly recommend trying their creative take on top-tier sharing plates at your earliest opportunity. Delicious food, warm hospitality, and great value for money, what more could you ask for? The music in the background was also great.”

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