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Forest, York, York

Forest

4.6
4.6
140 Reviews
£25 and under
British

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 23 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 7:30 am–11:00 am Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–4:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Afternoon Tea Mon–Sat 2:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    01904 622478
  • Website
    https://www.galtreslodge.uk/food-and-drink.html
  • 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!).

Menu

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What 140 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
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • North Yorkshire

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • North Yorkshire

    Healthy

  • North Yorkshire

    Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Forest in York offers an inviting atmosphere with "beautiful decor" and "friendly, attentive service." Guests rave about the "excellent food," including standout dishes like Yorkshire puddings and halloumi. Portions are "generous" and the wine selection is commendable. With its "calm and cozy" setting, Forest promises delightful dining experiences time and again.

140 Reviews

  1. Dave

    Cambridge

    39 reviews

    4.0

    39 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, gluten free options very good. The waiting staff were, friendly, professional and efficient, happy to eat here again in future!

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  2. Brigid

    Manchester

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good , imaginative choice of food , generous portions ,!all at very reasonable prices. Service was friendly and relaxed.

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  3. barbara

    London

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Absolutely appalling service!! We were seated and not asked if we would like any drinks. After 15 minutes we asked them if they would be able to get us a tea and a coffee. We then watched lots of other people get seated and then the waiter proceeded to take their food orders when we had been waiting half an hour and also booked in. There was a waitress with pink hair, wearing a hoodie who really didn't look the part, we asked her for 2 pints of lager and we didn't get them, again after 15 minutes of waiting we asked her again for them and they were eventually brought by someone else. Another waitress was really smart, smiling and ideal, unfortunately the young girl was not suited to the position and certainly wasn't dressed appropriately at all.

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  4. Paul

    Aberdeen

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was good with great service. Staff were very friendly and helpful

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  5. Vicky

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We visited for the star gazing menu on 17 November, we were seated in the beautiful courtyard with hot water bottles and blankets. Such a pretty setting. Over 2 hours we were presented with a grazing menu, all of which was beautifully presented and very tasty. The only fault I would give is that we weren’t asked if we wanted any drinks during the courses and we had to request water. The beef brisket and Yorkshire puddings were cooked well but the gravy lacked umami, I’ve tasted better at our local Sambucca restaurant. Overall all, a beautiful ambience and overall lovely food, we would definitely visit again.

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  6. Michelle

    Manchester

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was a beautiful place with amazing food and great service. Only one suggestion for improvement, bigger tables please!!!

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  7. Rachel

    Brighton

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Good service. Lovely staff, nice atmosphere. My main meal was a little underwhelming, I would say it’s gastropub food with a restaurant ambience. Good gluten-free choices though which I often struggle to find.

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  8. Bernie

    Dorset

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 14, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Very squashed. Tables narrow. Uncomfortable seating.

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  9. Dai

    Yorkshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An excellent restaurant, the best I've eaten at in York by far! Professional knowledgeable waiters and fabulous food.....

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  10. Gillian

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was really good and the staff really polite and helpful . would highly recommend.

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FAQs

Forest is rated 4.6 stars by 140 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 23 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Forest

54 Low Petergate, York, York YO1 7HZ

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    York
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:30 am–11:00 am Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–4:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Afternoon Tea Mon–Sat 2:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • 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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