Best Restaurants in The Yorkshire Dales

In total, there are 14 award winning restaurants in The Yorkshire Dales, based on the combined awards from the leading UK restaurant guides.

Were you expecting to see more restaurants in The Yorkshire Dales? 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 The Yorkshire Dales is The Angel at Hetton in Skipton (based on our unique combination of the leading UK restaurant guides) where head chef Michael Wignall serves up award winning Modern Cuisine. The Angel at Hetton currently holds 1 Michelin Star, 5 AA Rosettes and a ranking of 26th in UK in the Hardens Top 100.

There is currently a single listed Michelin Star restaurant in The Yorkshire Dales which holds 1 Michelin star. There is also 1 restaurant holding a standard Michelin Guide listing.

There are currently 14 listed AA Rosette restaurants in The Yorkshire Dales consisting of 1 restaurant holding 5 AA Rosettes, 2 restaurants holding 3 AA Rosettes, 6 restaurants holding 2 AA Rosettes and 5 restaurants holding 1 AA Rosette.

Nestled in the heart of the United Kingdom, The Yorkshire Dales is a delightful enclave renowned for its stunning landscapes, picturesque villages, and rich agricultural heritage. This idyllic area, tucked away in the rural expanses of Northern England, is steeped in history that weaves itself into its thriving gastronomic scene. Integral to its character are the charming, age-old inns, rustic gastropubs, cosy cafes, and fine dining establishments, each proud of its locally sourced ingredients and traditional fare, revealing a taste of the Dales like no other. The culinary repertoire in the dales accentuates the abundance of fresh produce that flourish in its fertile fields. From the acclaimed Wensleydale cheese to the internationally adored Black Pudding, the Yorkshire Dales boast a food culture that embraces age-old recipes and time-honoured techniques passed down through generations. Traditional establishments formulate these offerings in time-honoured ways, while newer dining venues reimagine these artisanal ingredients into innovative expressions of modern cuisine. This blend of old and new, traditional and contemporary, gives the Yorkshire Dales an excitingly diverse palate, creating an unparalleled epicurean landscape entwined with British culinary heritage.