Forde Ilkley

You'll find Forde tucked away on The Moors end of South Hawksworth Street, in that stretch where Ilkley actually feels like somewhere people want to eat rather than just pass through. It's the kind of place that's clearly thought about what it's doing—the kind of restaurant that makes you realise the town's food scene has genuinely moved on from the usual suspects. Walk in and you'll get that feeling of understated confidence; nothing shouted about, but nothing half-baked either. The sort of spot where locals actually book ahead, which tells you everything you need to know.