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: 4.9

4.9

1383 Reviews

£41 and over

British

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2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 2 times today

Good for special occasions
Charming
Great for fine wines

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.

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
£41 and over
Cuisines
British, Modern European
Hours of Operation
Wed, Thu 6:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–1:30 pm Fri, Sat 6:00 pm–8:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm
Phone number
01943 608484
Website
http://www.theboxtree.co.uk/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Brayden Davies
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.

Location
35 - 37 Church Street, Ilkley, Ilkley, West Yorkshire LS29 9DR
Neighbourhood
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, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,383 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Energetic

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Yorkshire
Best Overall
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Best Food
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Best Service
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Best Ambience
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Great for fine wines
Yorkshire
Good for special occasions
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British
West Yorkshire
Best Overall
West Yorkshire
Best Food
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Best Service
West Yorkshire
Best Ambience
West Yorkshire
Best Value
West Yorkshire
Great for fine wines
West Yorkshire
Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Box Tree Restaurant impresses with its "superb flavours" and "attentive service." Guests rave about its Michelin star quality food that offers a "taste sensation," making it an ideal choice for special occasions. The knowledgeable staff enhances the dining experience, while the cozy ambiance ensures a "relaxing" visit. Highly recommended!

1,383 Reviews

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David
Yorkshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent restaurant highly recommend. Valentines night made special great service
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Howard
Yorkshire
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
If you value the best food, the best wines, the best service and the best atmosphere, you just can’t go wrong here. Just spectacular. If you can afford it, go often and if you can’t, save up. You won’t regret it.
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Gerwyn
London
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Overall a good experience. Some dishes outstanding, others not so. It was Valentines Day so the company was excellent! However, what spoilt the occasion was that there's an awkward link between two dining rooms which requires ducking down to get through to the table. Unfortunately no one warned me and I ended up cracking my head and nearly knocking myself out. Certainly saw stars with a bit of whiplash for a good hour or so. The waiter should have warned me. The dining room is not the warmest and cooled down through the afternoon as people departed.
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Georgina
Yorkshire
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The tasting menu was amazing and faultless. I would highly recommend to try.
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Rachael
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time at the box tree Amazing from start to finish Very attentive staff, welcoming and romantic atmosphere Food was even better One of our best meals
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Richard
Manchester
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We booked to eat at BoxTree on a Thursday 6Pm (early sitting) the restaurant rang the day before to ask if we could amend the booking, since they had no other covers that day. Since we were coming from out of town and staying in Ilkley overnight, we had a hotel we could no longer cancel without paying the full price, so asked if we could keep the reservation, since we really wanted to attend due to a past recomendation. So we had the place to ourselves, which was one of the most amazing dining experiences we've had and we've eaten at various Michelin starred restaurants throughout the country. The staff made us feel so comfortable and were extremly friendly, plus the food was absolutely exceptional. It was an experience we won't forget. I would recommend and return to the Box Tree again.
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Lee
Yorkshire
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 5, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
A special meal and something that has been on my bucket list for around 40 years
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Clare
Yorkshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was excellent and service very good Good wines from Portugal and Sicily.
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Catherine
Yorkshire
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The atmosphere and the food was as good as we anticipated. Unfortunately the wine flight was disappointing, the wine paired with the food reasonably well but at £80 for 4 very small glasses we did not think this represented good value. It would have been better to have a glass of white, a glass of red and a dessert wine which would have been half the price for normal measures.
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Kevin
Yorkshire
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We went to the Box Tree with my wife for a special lunch. Everything was superb. We were really impressed. The flavours were fantastic, really fresh and combinations that went together beautifully. We would definitely recommend. As good as many of the Michelin starred restaurants in the area!
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FAQs

Box Tree Restaurant is rated 4.9 stars by 1383 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 2 times today

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

Additional information

Neighbourhood
Ilkley
Hours of Operation
Wed, Thu 6:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–1:30 pm Fri, Sat 6:00 pm–8:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm
Price
£41 and over
Cuisines
British, 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
Brayden Davies
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, 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.

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