6 Best Lunch Restaurants in Skipton

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A photo of Box Tree Restaurant restaurant

1. Box Tree Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(1366)

Price: Very Expensive

• British • Ilkley

Booked 3 times today

Please note we now only offer a tasting menu for all 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.

2. The Hawthorn

4.8

Exceptional(1495)

Price: Very Expensive

• Gastro Pub • Keighley

Booked 5 times today

The Hawthorn is a Georgian gem in the heart of Haworth, packed full of period features offering a relaxed environment to unwind with friends and family. This warm and appealing gastropub has been renovated throughout to showcase an array of local antiques including a stunning array of Barraclough clocks, homage to John Barraclough himself, Clockmaker to the Brontes, who used to live in this very building in the Georgian era.We serve only food made using the freshest seasonal British produce and our menu changes through the weeks to reflect this. We have a custom-made Josper charcoal grill which is the hottest indoor grill available and used by the best restaurants in the country. Cooking on the Josper ensures none of the natural moisture or flavour escapes from the food, whilst at the same time adding the distinct chargrilled taste.

3. Forde Ilkley

new

4.6

Exceptional(21)

Price: Expensive

• British • Ilkley

Booked 4 times today

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.

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4. Piccolino - Ilkley

4.5

Awesome(289)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Bradford

Booked 24 times today

Picturesque Ilkley is a former spa town situated to the South of the Yorkshire Dales. Ilkley is renowned for its fresh air, moorland, and beautiful countryside. However, the town is also the ideal place to relax and treat yourself. There are independent shops selling everything from gifts to vintage clothes and books, along with cosy tearooms and some of Yorkshire’s best restaurants.Piccolino, an authentic Italian Restaurant, is a proud fixture of the Ilkley dining scene. Ideally situated on Brook Street, Piccolino in Ilkley boasts an open kitchen, cocktail bar, and year-round outside terrace with a fully retractable roof, for the ultimate alfresco experience rain or shine!We visit the regions, meet the producers and are committed to sourcing the best quality ingredients. Our passion for provenance is at the forefront of our menu, which incorporates the best and freshest seasonal produce, Italian cheeses, meat and seafood.

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5. The Old Post Office Haworth

4.7

Exceptional(96)

Price: Moderate

• Café • Keighley

Booked 16 times today

Experience a taste of history, served over the original Brontë Post Office counter.We are open Wednesday to Sunday and offer a range of delicious food and drinks; current menus can be viewed online.We are fully licensed, so why not enjoy a glass of wine or a beer in our cosy Snug or sunny Courtyard Garden...Dogs and muddy boots welcome!

6. Quinta Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(295)

Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Ilkley

Booked 3 times today

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