Best Restaurants in Ilkley

In total, there is 1 award winning restaurant in Ilkley, based on the combined awards from the leading UK restaurant guides.

Were you expecting to see more restaurants in Ilkley? Remember at Leading Restaurants we only list restaurants holding awards from major restaurant guides; currently less than 3% of all restaurants in the UK and Ireland hold an award from a major guide.

The best restaurant in Ilkley is The Box Tree (based on our unique combination of the leading UK restaurant guides) where head chef Brayden Davies serves up award winning Modern British Cuisine. The Box Tree currently holds a standard Michelin Guide listing and 3 AA Rosettes.

There are currently no restaurants holding a Michelin Star in Ilkley, however there is 1 restaurant holding a standard Michelin Guide listing.

There is currently a single listed AA Rosette restaurant in Ilkley which holds 3 AA Rosettes.

Nestled in the verdant heartland of West Yorkshire lies the charming market town of Ilkley, United Kingdom - a gastronomic enclave steeped in culinary tradition and tantalising innovation. Historically, Ilkley was a Victorian spa town, renowned for its healing waters and tranquil rural appeal, but over the years, it has metamorphosed into a flourishing foodie destination. The iconic Ilkley Moor, immortalised by the venerable Yorkshire anthem, “On Ilkla Moor Baht 'at,” serves as a rich pantry scented with wild garlic and a kaleidoscope of edible flora and fauna inspiring local chefs to create truly intrepid farm-to-fork delicacies. Ilkley's burgeoning gastro scene seamlessly melds enduring British traditions with a modern twist, ensuring food enthusiasts are invariably spoilt for choice. Silk scarves may no longer waft over the genteel tea rooms of the Victorian era but the renowned Bettys Cafe Tea Rooms still proudly holds the fort, serving its signature Fat Rascal scones and exquisite afternoon teas just as it's done since the 1920s. The town is also home to the Michelin-starred Box Tree restaurant, a testament to Ilkley's foodie prowess, established in the 1960s and boasting a reputation for culinary excellence ever since. And let's not forget the bevy of cosy gastropubs offering comforting Yorkshire puds and local ales that reverberate with the hearty soulfulness of Ilkley's locale. The town attends to the entire gastronomical spectrum - whether you fancy a quintessential British pie or wish to relish a sophisticated five-course tasting menu, Ilkley certainly caters for every taste and palate. In short, this vibrant Yorkshire town truly is a haven for every epicure and gastronome.