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

Forde Ilkley

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 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

What 73 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 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 vibrant dining experience with "great staff and service," and "delicious food" featuring diverse small plates. Guests rave about the "excellent service" and "amazing cocktails," making it a "great addition to Ilkley." While some suggest more plant-based options, the overall atmosphere and culinary offerings are highly praised.

73 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Yorkshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day 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

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  2. Anne-Marie

    Yorkshire4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    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

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  3. Veronica

    London1 review

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely restaurant. Great staff and service. Really enjoyed it

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  4. becky

    London11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    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

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  5. Miki

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    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!

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  6. Lorna

    Yorkshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    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.

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  7. 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.

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  8. An

    Yorkshire3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great restaurant. Fabulous Sunday lunch. Very generous portions. Real value for money. Lovely staff and nice buzz about the place, not too busy. We will definitely be back, would like to try the main menu next time w

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  9. Zoe

    Yorkshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Probably the best Sunday lunch I have had in a very long time. Perfectly cooked beef, a very tasty yorkshire pudding, a very generous amount of vegetables and a good variety, the gravy was also delicious and there was enough of it. Service was attentive and cocktails were well made. 5 stars!

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  10. Mary

    Yorkshire6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the concept of sharing plates of different sizes. Delicious food and variety of flavours. Early asparagus was exceptional and loved the mushrooms and roast figs and burrata. Excellent service.

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Forde Ilkley is rated 4.7 stars by 73 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 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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