Best Sunday Lunch Restaurants in Ilkley

12 restaurants available nearby

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1. Box Tree Restaurant

4.9

Exceptional(1366)

Price: Very Expensive

• British • Ilkley

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.

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2. Piccolino - Ilkley

4.5

Awesome(290)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Bradford

Booked 37 times today

Picturesque Ilkley is a former spa town situated to the South of the Yorkshire Dales. Ilkley is renowned for its fresh air, moorland, and beautiful countryside. However, the town is also the ideal place to relax and treat yourself. There are independent shops selling everything from gifts to vintage clothes and books, along with cosy tearooms and some of Yorkshire’s best restaurants.Piccolino, an authentic Italian Restaurant, is a proud fixture of the Ilkley dining scene. Ideally situated on Brook Street, Piccolino in Ilkley boasts an open kitchen, cocktail bar, and year-round outside terrace with a fully retractable roof, for the ultimate alfresco experience rain or shine!We visit the regions, meet the producers and are committed to sourcing the best quality ingredients. Our passion for provenance is at the forefront of our menu, which incorporates the best and freshest seasonal produce, Italian cheeses, meat and seafood.

3. Quinta Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(296)

Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Ilkley

Booked 5 times today

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4. Red Lion - Main Street

3.7

Very Good(41)

Price: Moderate

• British • Ilkley

Here at the Red Lion, we pride ourselves on being the very best local that caters for all your needs in a warm and welcoming environment Our friendly staff will ensure the Red Lion feels like your home from home – serving you with our great selection of drinks and delicious food, whilst allowing you to sit back and relax. It really is a pub you’d be proud to call your local. The Red Lion is a place you’re always welcome, whether by yourself, or with friends or family. At the heart of the community in Burley in Wharfedale, it’s everything a village pub should be.

5. Bavette-Leeds

4.9

Exceptional(311)

Price: Expensive

• French • Leeds

Booked 12 times today

We’re delighted to introduce Bavette. A neighbourhood bistro filled with warm engaging hospitality, with a menu of seasonally led classically driven dishes. We hope to get that balance of generosity and quality right - that juxtaposition of every day special. Bavette is a love letter to our favourite places we’ve been to and been lucky enough to be a part of.Sandy Jarvis and Clément Cousin.

6. The Hawthorn

4.9

Exceptional(1499)

Price: Very Expensive

• Gastro Pub • Keighley

Booked 19 times today

The Hawthorn is a Georgian gem in the heart of Haworth, packed full of period features offering a relaxed environment to unwind with friends and family. This warm and appealing gastropub has been renovated throughout to showcase an array of local antiques including a stunning array of Barraclough clocks, homage to John Barraclough himself, Clockmaker to the Brontes, who used to live in this very building in the Georgian era.We serve only food made using the freshest seasonal British produce and our menu changes through the weeks to reflect this. We have a custom-made Josper charcoal grill which is the hottest indoor grill available and used by the best restaurants in the country. Cooking on the Josper ensures none of the natural moisture or flavour escapes from the food, whilst at the same time adding the distinct chargrilled taste.

7. Forde Horsforth

4.7

Exceptional(655)

Price: Expensive

• British • Leeds

Booked 1 time today

Horsforth-born Matt Healy, known from MasterChef: The Professionals, has come home to Horsforth!Matt’s ‘food to swear by’ brand has made a real impact on the Leeds dining scene, earning him a 2024 Michelin Plate for the 3rd consecutive year and a mention in The Good Food Guide. His focus on modern British cooking has won over both diners and critics alike.MasterChef judge Marcus Wareing praised Matt’s sauces as “some of the best he had ever tasted,” while Jay Rayner’s Guardian review simply said, “Bloody hell, that’s good”—though not quite in those exact words.With experience working alongside some of the best in the industry, Matt’s bringing together a talented team to deliver excellent food and service right here in Horsforth.

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8. Escape Restaurant & Bar

4.8

Exceptional(913)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Leeds

Booked 9 times today

We are proud to welcome you to Escape Restaurant & Bar situated in the heart of Horsforth. The venue offers British and Mediterranean cuisine served in newly refurbished deco, we source local produce to create simple but yet delicious food paired with especially/carefully selected wines. Join us at Escape Restaurant & Bar for pre-dinner drinks and enjoy al fresco dining in the summer months. Whatever it is you want to escape from we got it covered #SometimesYouGottaEscape

9. The Pepper Mill

4.8

Exceptional(402)

Price: Expensive

• British • Bingley

Booked 2 times today

Bookings taken for dinner service only. Our Brunch/Lunch service is walk-ins only.*Cosy and intimate casual fine dining restaurant, serving up superb local produce, fine wines, cocktails and delivering great service. Based on Saltaire's bustling main road, it's at the heart of this World Heritage site.Please note, due to the type of building, we are limited with disabled access. We can offer access on the main floor, but our toilet facilities are located on the first floor.

10. Wellington Inn

4.8

Exceptional(471)

Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • Harrogate

Booked 6 times today

Dine in our highly acclaimed restaurant, The Dining Room which has stunning views over the Yorkshire Dales or take advantage of The Gun Room with its cosy snug ambience and open inglenook fireplace. Or enjoy Private Dinning for parties up to 18 people in The Glass House. We pride ourselves in serving a mouth-watering selection of dishes, most with locally sourced Yorkshire ingredients.We also have a specials board to showcase the talent and passion of our chefs who also delight locals and guests with their themed culinary evenings serving dishes such as fresh Seafood and Prosecco. We serve the same menu’s throughout all our dining rooms and outside on our decking area and welcome you to join us for special occasions such as Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve.

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PaulVIP
Yorkshire •147 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Fabulous birthday meal at an excellent restaurant with great staff and lovely food! Will come back soon!
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Piccolino - IlkleyPrice: Expensive• Italian• Bradford
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4.5
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RosVIP
Nottingham/Nottinghamshire •13 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Really love this restaurant. It is family owned, small, friendly , with amazing food and good value. There is enough choice but not overwhelming. The table d ‘hote is very good value and high quality.
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Quinta RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• Ilkley
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4.8
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Janet
Manchester/Greater Manchester •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Excellent, service, food, wine, ambience. Lovely relaxing afternoon.
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Box Tree RestaurantPrice: Very Expensive• British• Ilkley
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4.9
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Eliot
Yorkshire •1 review
5.0
Dined on 19 Dec 2024
Heard great things and it did not disappoint - we are both vegan, and they whipped up a special menu for us for the evening. Service was perfect, wine was great and food was executed perfectly - so much flavour. We will be coming back.
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Bavette-LeedsPrice: Expensive• French• Leeds
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4.9
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Richard
London •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 Dec 2024
Excellent Sunday lunch with a good choice, quiet atmosphere and good value.
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Red Lion - Main StreetPrice: Moderate• British• Ilkley
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3.7

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12 restaurants available nearby

1. Box Tree Restaurant

2. Piccolino - Ilkley

3. Quinta Restaurant

4. Red Lion - Main Street

5. Bavette-Leeds

6. The Hawthorn

7. Forde Horsforth

8. Escape Restaurant & Bar

9. The Pepper Mill

10. Wellington Inn

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