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Box Tree Restaurant

4.9 (1431)
£41 and over
British
35 - 37 Church Street, Ilkley, Ilkley, West Yorkshire LS29 9DR

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Box Tree Restaurant

4.9
£41 and over
British
Ilkley

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2 people
23:30
Booked 7 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Charming
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.

Experiences

  • Australian Waters - November Night Two

    £99.00 per person

    Prepaid

    2 - 6 people

    18 Nov 2026 only
    Following the first night selling out almost instantly, we’re delighted to add a second night of Australian Waters: A Journey Around Australia’s Coast. An evening inspired by the wild beauty and extraordinary produce of Australia’s coastline, Australian Waters is the first in a new series of dining experiences celebrating the waters surrounding Chef Patron Brayden Davies’ home country. Held in partnership with SAQUA Seafood, specialists in importing exceptional Australian seafood, this exclusive evening will also mark Brayden’s 29th birthday, bringing together his Australian heritage and his cooking at The Box Tree. Guests will discover rare and remarkable Australian ingredients, seldom seen on British menus, in a dining experience shaped by the flavours, landscapes and waters that have long inspired Brayden. With the first night selling out so quickly, just 30 additional seats are now available for this second evening.
    Australian Waters - November Night Two photo

  • Australian Waters - November

    £99.00 per person

    Prepaid

    2 - 6 people

    12 Nov 2026 only
    An evening inspired by the wild beauty and extraordinary produce of Australia’s coastline, Australian Waters: A Journey Around Australia’s Coast is the first in a new series of dining experiences celebrating the waters surrounding Chef Patron Brayden Davies’ home country. Held in partnership with SAQUA Seafood, specialists in importing exceptional Australian seafood, this exclusive evening will also mark Brayden’s 29th birthday, bringing together his Australian heritage and his cooking at The Box Tree. Guests will discover rare and remarkable Australian ingredients, seldom seen on British menus, in a dining experience shaped by the flavours, landscapes and waters that have long inspired Brayden. The first of what we hope will be many Australian Waters evenings at The Box Tree, with just 30 seats available for this intimate celebration.
    Australian Waters - November photo

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Box Tree Restaurant.

4.9

4.9
(1431)
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.7Value

Noise • Energetic

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Yorkshire

    Innovative

  • Yorkshire

    Good for special occasions

  • Yorkshire

    British

  • West Yorkshire

    Best Overall

  • West Yorkshire

    Best Food

  • West Yorkshire

    Best Service

  • West Yorkshire

    Best Ambience

  • West Yorkshire

    Best Value

  • West Yorkshire

    Innovative

  • West Yorkshire

    Great for fine wines

  • West Yorkshire

    Romantic

  • West Yorkshire

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Box Tree Restaurant offers a superb dining experience with "phenomenal food" and "first-class service." The tasting menus are described as "genuinely innovative," featuring standout dishes like the Isle of Wight tomato course. The recent refurbishment has improved the atmosphere, making it "more welcoming." Guests praise the attentive staff and "exceptional value" of the meals.
1,431 Reviews

  1. Kevin

    Yorkshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Superb menu, created around the chef patron's antipodean roots. Carefully crafted flavours and presentation in a wonderfully warm and welcoming, newly refurbished restaurant, packed with ambience. Brilliant bar on entry, superbly looked after by all staff, fully informed regarding the dishes served and assisted with wine choices. Chef patron attended tables to detail origins of food and made the experience excellent. All in all wonderful.

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  2. Sophia

    Yorkshire2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible food… the chef served a few courses and it was lovely to hear the history and inspiration behind the delicious food. Can’t wait to return!

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  3. Peter

    Yorkshire2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great value lunch at the recently refurbished (very good) Box Tree.

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  4. Louise

    Yorkshire3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful meal. As always. Love coming to the Box Tree.

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  5. Matthew

    Yorkshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely superb. The taster menu included some quite surprising combinations but everything was delicious. The sommelier's selection of accompanying wines was also excellent. Atmosphere was delightful and the staff were uniformly wonderful. Could not recommend highly enough and will certainly return.

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  6. Sean

    Yorkshire12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great to experience the Box Tree back on top form. All the courses of the £95 tasting menu were excellent, with the possible exception of the dessert, which was a little disappointing. Service was first class too, affable yet efficient. I don’t like ‘discretionary’ service charges, especially on the wine, which is already highly marked up. Would much prefer a flat ‘bread and cover’ charge. The £85 I paid is the equivalent of around 7 hours work at the national minimum wage level ! However, I would highly recommend the place, an Ilkley institution. Well done on the refurb.

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  7. Elizabeth

    Yorkshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 17 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely experience Beautiful experience with high level customer service. Every meal was explained in details Absolutely magnificent 👌

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  8. Ashley

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 16 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was superb. Every course was full of flavour, the highlight was the Isle of Wight tomato course, which included a beautiful, wonderfully intense consommé. One unusual course was an Australian cracker with Vegemite, which was very tasty overall. Many of the eight courses were small but packed with flavour; a raspberry stuffed with pâté was a standout. The carrot cake was excellent too. The new interior is a big improvement on the original, which had begun to feel rather stuffy. We also noticed that most of the other diners were much younger than us – a good sign for an expensive restaurant. Overall, The Box Tree exceeded our expectations, and we’ll be back to try the next menu.

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  9. Robert

    London4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 11 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sunday lunch excellent all around and terrific value

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  10. Victoria

    Yorkshire2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 7 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service is incredible. Thank you for such a wonderful experience

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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.

FAQs

Yes, Box Tree is frequently chosen for anniversaries and special evenings, with guests noting attentive service, dimly lit dining and carefully matched wine pairings that make it well suited to a romantic night out.

The Box Tree serves a tasting menu for all reservations, and guests commonly describe the portions as well judged, often "just right" or leaving diners pleasantly full, with Sunday lunch noted as particularly plentiful.

The Box Tree welcomes guests in a cosy bar/lounge before seating them in the dining room, and the restaurant also uses a private room for special celebrations.

The Box Tree feels cosy and inviting, with a collection of art and antiques, a comfortable lounge/bar and a dimly lit dining room; guests describe a relaxed, convivial atmosphere with a pleasant playlist.

Sunday is a favourite, guests repeatedly praise the Box Tree’s Sunday lunch, and the restaurant runs Sunday service from 12:00 to 15:00.

Smart casual is the guide, think polished but relaxed, with neat, comfortable clothing appropriate for a fine-dining tasting menu.

Sunday lunch at the Box Tree is a real highlight, guests repeatedly praise the Sunday lunch as outstanding and good value; for a quieter visit, several diners note Saturday lunchtime can be "nice and quiet."

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Box Tree Restaurant

4.9
£41 and over
British
Ilkley

Make a booking

2 people
23:30
Booked 7 times today
Experiences are available.
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