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Nº 684 in 1985 in Bradford

Nº 93 of 236 British in Bradford

CUSTOMERS TALK ABOUT DISHES WITH.. lambfilletfishroastmustcookedpaychocolatecheesesouffleoldcanapescoffeemeatbeautiful

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Amazing food which deserve a Michelin star, served by a very enthusiastic and passionate Team

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dominique . 2024-03-16

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The food was amazing, beautiful to look at,exciting to taste, local ingredients. Wonderful wonderful helpful knowledgeable staff

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. 2024-03-09

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We loved our lunch at The Box Tree - it was amazing. The food was simply sensational, creatively conceived and beautifully presented. This is the place to go for a very special experience. Thanks to the very talented chef and the very welcoming team for making this a perfect occasion for us.

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JulieR . 2024-03-09

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Amazing food, service was outstanding a special occasion

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. 2024-03-06

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Never fails just love it here. Exceptional staff and food

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DanielB . 2024-03-03

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Amazing experience!! We loved everything about our evening at the Box tree, from the homely warm and welcoming feel, the professional and knowledgable staff, and the amazing food and drink. The tasting menu and wine pairings blew us away. The menu becomes your meal, entertainment and talking point. Although every course was amazing, our special mentions would go to the crab and tomato brioche with the tomato consommés, BBQ langoustine, agnolotti of local goat's curd and Yorkshire ricotta, forced rhubarb. Some truly wonderful flavours. Thanks to all the team for a brilliant evening, we hope to be back. Jessica and Lee Newsome.

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JessicaN . 2024-03-02

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We had the tasting menu with sommelier’s choice of wines to complement the dishes. The food and the service was outstanding. The restaurant has character and great ambience. Our only criticism was the cost of the 4 tasting glasses of wine. £70 was a high price for such a small amount of wine. We wouldn’t choose that option another time. It didn’t detract from the whole experience though. Just loved it.

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JD53 . 2024-03-02

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The food was absolutely outstanding. The venue is beautiful with a wonderful atmosphere. We thoroughly enjoyed our evening.

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. 2024-03-02

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What you would expect from this amazing chef and his team

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. 2024-03-01

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Really enjoyed the meal. The service and food were, as always, first class.

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Paulj . 2024-03-01

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We have never had a tasting menu before and we’re a little apprehensive. However we had no need to worry. Each course was a delight and was fully explained. We had been in the Savoy Grill a couple of weeks before and my wife preferred the Box Tree, the Savoy was excellent so to outdo that is recommendation beyond compare.

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PaulK . 2024-02-29

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The standard of service and ambience were excellent. Apart from the main course all the food was very good. The main course was lukewarm at best which we told the waitress when asked. The Manager discussed our concerns at length and made a reduction on the final bill. We would go again as overall it was a good experience and we are willing to accept this was not their usual standard.

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Ambereyes . 2024-02-25

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Excellent tasting menu under new Head Chef Brayden Davies, with a good balance of tradition and innovation. Enjoyed the paired wines, and there was the usual charming service from Chris and team. Looking forward to returning already

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CiDS . 2024-02-24

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Myself and my husband had a fantastic time visiting the Box Tree. We were made to feel very welcome by all of the staff who all gave outstanding customer service. Every single member of staff were friendly, welcoming and attended to our every need. We could not fault the service or food. Thank you very much to all.

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CharlotteS . 2024-02-24

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Absolutely amazing service, good and overall experience. Was made to feel special from start to finish. We told the waiter it was my husbands 41st birthday and 10mins later he was presented with birthday card, personalised with his name and 41st inside! I mean how incredible! It’s touches like this that make the experience even more memorable. Will definitely be returning.

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. 2024-02-24

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Exceptional fine dining experience! Highly recommended! Food was stunning and the staff were polite and knowledgeable, looking forward to our next visit!

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. 2024-02-24

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Food was excellent with service to match. My dining companion was out of this world.

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Simpledumbpilot . 2024-02-23

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We both had a really good evening, food service and atmosphere excellent

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grahamP . 2024-02-17

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Ignore those who say it isn’t what it was in years gone by - all 4 of us were blown away by the set lunch menu. The total amount of food was perfect and the variety of tastes and textures superb. The menu is much more contemporary now, exactly what we want. The service was faultless and not at all intrusive. We can’t wait to go back. Don’t hesitate.

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NickS . 2024-02-16

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Amazing, incredible service, food outstanding too.

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. 2024-02-16

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Wonderful meal. Beautiful food. Waiting staff very attentive and well informed. Well priced. Would recommend to anyone

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SLN21 . 2024-02-11

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The food was exceptional- hats off to the chef, he was simply wonderful

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. 2024-02-08

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As aways the Boxtree never disappoints. The service and food are exceptional. We went for Sunday Lunch. The atmosphere is a little more relaxed with music playing mudic ftom 50s to 80s at a level that isn't intrusive. However one bizarre carol came on!! Although it is fine dining, it is also very welcoming and not over formal at lunchtime. As you'd expect, you pay a little more for the exceptional service. One minor drawback, being disabled and having the toilets upstairs was a challenge, but this is a very minor concern for most people.

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MarkD . 2024-02-04

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The food was as good as the waiters and the chef cook were attentive to make sure that the meal was taylored to our intolerance and our requests. Cosy and full of character the restaurant is truly full of charms. The full experience was above our expertation, and we hope to have the opponutiny to come back.

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dominique . 2024-02-04

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A great menu, and wine pairing. Service was exemplary from the minute we arrived!

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CRAIGT . 2024-02-03

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Gorgeous food and lovely restaurant. Staff were helpful and friendly.

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SarahA . 2023-12-31

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Attentive staff anticipate your every need. The food was, as always, excellent and the surroundings very comfortable. Look forward to visiting again.

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PatriciaB . 2023-12-30

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Food was overall good but very variable. Souffle, velouté, lemon meringue were all excellent. Some of the other dishes were average at best. In particular the fish was over cooked. Worst however was the timing, we waited about 30 minutes between courses and eventually (despite delaying the taxi by 30 minutes) 3 of us had to leave halfway through dessert. We mentioned this to the staff but at no point was an apology offered nor did a senior staff person turn up to resolve. We have been to the Box Tree on and off over 30 years and this was by far the worst experience. The wines were good though :)

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TonyA . 2023-12-30

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Spent Christmas eve in this wonderful place , wonderful friendly service, we had the Taster Menu every course was explained to us by the Waiter or Waitresses an eye was kept on us every minute making sure we had drinks or water at all times. Every course well cooked and served with style. Nice selection of Christmas music playing in the back ground. Thank you all for making it a wonderful experience. Just been back for Christmas Day Lunch wonderful food lovely staff excellent service thank you very much a Christmas to remember.

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Robert Mortimer . 2023-12-25

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Wonderful way to spend Christmas Eve, high quality food, great ambience. Welcoming and attentive staff. Highly recommended

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AnthonyH . 2023-12-24

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Stunning food in a beautiful setting, nothing too much trouble and catered for a gluten free diner with no fuss.

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HelenL . 2023-12-24

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Was a dining experience as usual!! Great food, lovely staff, great start to festivities !!!

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. 2023-12-24

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The tasting menu has become ridiculously small . We had one scallop as a course and the “main “ course was a tiny piece of beef and one tiny potato . I have been going to the Box tree for nearly 20 years and I’m thinking I won’t go again . Dress code and ambience not what it used to be . Time to get a grip

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. 2023-12-22

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We enjoyed a really special evening returning to the Box Tree. Everything was just right. Bravo.

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SallyS . 2023-12-21

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It is like eating art. A fantastic eating experience.

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FionaS . 2023-12-21

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As before the food was sublime, staff were very attentive and I'd go back when I'm next in Yorkshire

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ChrisW . 2023-12-17

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As always the food all looked exquisite and tasted just as good. Service impeccable. A wonderful treat every time.

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WouldbeFoodie2 . 2023-12-15

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Food still as superb as previous times. Sommelier very knowledgeable and friendly. A Thursday night so a little quiet.

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Jabby . 2023-12-14

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Amazing Sunday lunch. Fantastic quality and great service.

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TracyS . 2023-12-10

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Lovely olde worlde environment, excellent service and exquisite food.

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JuliaK . 2023-12-10

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Very enjoyable lunch. Food and service excellent as ever.

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Paulj . 2023-12-08

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Great taster menu. Very well executed. The team are professional, but friendly and personable and service was perfect. They helped explain items on the menu and discussed wine choices. Despite the "fine dining" label, not snooty or stuck up - it was a perfect dining experience. And that souffle was pure heaven. Quite possibly the best I have ever had!

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Damian . 2023-12-08

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Great food and service as always. It’s always a special treat to be at the Box Tree

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JohnBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBB . 2023-12-08

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Always a great experience, food, service, wines etc everything is always great.

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DaveM . 2023-12-08

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Food cooked good standard no issues. Staff great here to.

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Jacinta Procter . 2023-12-05

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Another fabulous few hours spent at the Box Tree. Food service second to none. Attention to detail excellent. Will be visiting again very soon. Thank you

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Lynne . 2023-12-03

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On every visit to the Box Tree there seems to be some small culinary innovation, this time it was the sage and onion stuffing butter; delicious. The attention to detail in every aspect of the meal and wine is greatly appreciated.

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. 2023-12-03

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Really disappointed. No wow factor, very ordinary food. Lacking in quality and finesse. Good staff and service but won’t return. A shame with its past reputation but nowhere near Michelin standard

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ColinW . 2023-12-02

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Fantastic evening , food and wine pairing were excellent and a great atmosphere you would struggle to find better !

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JasonC . 2023-12-02

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Wonderful lunch. Attentive staff and great food. Always feel going to the Box Tree is a special occasion and this time it marked a great start to the festive season. Slightly limited choice on the fixed menu but fortunately on this occasion some of our favourities were on offer.

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GrahamW . 2023-12-02

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Small menu for lunch, we didn't have the tasting menu, but excellent all round. Well presented food full of flavour. Staff were very attentive, 5* service all round.

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JulieM . 2023-12-01

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What an amazing Sunday lunch. The quality of the food was outstanding from an imaginative scallops starter to perfectly cooke roast beef and delicious apple crumble soufflé. Staff were super friendly and professional.

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TomW . 2023-11-26

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My friend and I have December birthdays and our celebration meal is our lunch at the BoxTree. It is a very special dining experience, the food is always delicious and in just the right quantity. The staff are well trained , knowledgeable , yet friendly . Just perfect, as always.

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GillR . 2023-11-25

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Great service lovely staff Just one thing let the meal down it was my wife found a bone in the fish which then put here off finishing her meal and such a small piece of fish shouldn’t really be coming out with bones in it for a restaurant of this standard

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craigg . 2023-11-24

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Really enjoyable Sunday lunch, for our friends birthday. Nice touch with a birthday card on the table for her. Food outstanding. Only disappointing thing and surprising aspect was, when we were leaving our coats were 'thrown' on the window sill and other guests coats hung over chairs in the waiting area. Not what we would expect from this kind of establishment.

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TomH . 2023-11-19

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Overall our meal was very good but not excellent due to the prolonged wait between courses and the temperature of food of our main course; Somewhat tepid is a shame for such deliciously tasty food. The dessert soufflé was very very good but the brownie was a little too hard and not quite as sweet as it could be, the caramel swirls helped though. The service was impeccable. The room ambient was pleasant but got cooler as the afternoon went on and needed perhaps a boost of heat to make it a tad more comfortable.

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MiguelS . 2023-11-12

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We really enjoyed our Sunday lunch here it was delicious and I can’t wait to return. Food was amazing as was the service.

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JoanneS . 2023-11-05

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We had a lovely time 👍, especially with my family and like the atmosphere!

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Wangfer . 2023-11-04

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V nice lunch. V attentive to our requirements and needs.

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NickC . 2023-11-04

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Great ambience and lovely tasting menu without excessive show!

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OwenT . 2023-10-28

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The courses were all delicious, well-constructed both for flavour and appearance, and we enjoyed all of them. We appreciated the excellent service, including the time we were given to enjoy each course, and enjoyed the younger staff learning the trade too - all fab. It's a special treat kind of place so we had high expectations and the food, drink and service hit the mark well. We wonder if the decor could be dragged into the 21st century - the pictures on the walls were dull and dated, and the wall lights need an upgrade too, if finances allow.

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LESLEY . 2023-10-28

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Great meal with very attentive staff. Especially the sommelier who was excellent!!!

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MichaelT . 2023-10-27

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Appealing ! A perfectly served dinner amid tasty dishes, nice drinks and a warm & amazingly decorated venue

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ChunK . 2023-10-21

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Wonderful restaurant. Great food. Lovely staff. Just a tiny bit cold!

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StBr . 2023-10-20

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The service was exceptional and the food was immaculate.

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Josh . 2023-10-20

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Booked this as a special birthday treat and had very high expectations but were sadly disappointed. The music was inappropriate for a fine dining restaurant, it lacked ambience and the food was mediocre verging on poor. Only the canapés came up to scratch. The amuse bouche was tasteless, the cheese course was lazy and for the price paid we expected much better. We won’t be back

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LesleyH . 2023-10-13

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Impeccable service and every course of food was superb, delightful dishes that looked and tasted beautiful.

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JuliaN . 2023-10-12

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Excellent food and service as always.

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Paul Collins . 2023-10-12

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We have been a few times for dinner, which has always been delighful, so fancied trying Sunday lunch @boxtreerestaurant , every dish was delicious and perfectly executed! Definitely, the star dish was obviously the roast beef! It's really good value for money for a five course lunch. The wine is always fantastic, clearly the staff were very busy, but as always, very pleasant.

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J C . 2023-10-11

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Service and food excellent would recommend to anyone

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MarcandKath . 2023-10-11

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Lovely fresh food, loved the Marmite butter! all the staff were very friendly and we didn't feel rushed at any time.

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sylv . 2023-10-01

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Best Sunday lunch that I have ever had. The same goes for the rest of the family.

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DrAndFamily . 2023-10-01

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A great meal in all respects - well worth the money.

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AndyC . 2023-09-27

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Just fabulous. Better than some Michelin starred restaurants.

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LouiseS . 2023-09-23

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Really delicious fish course. Rather good glass of red Spanish “Mencia “ Very kind staff assisted my 96 year old father.

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JaneT . 2023-09-22

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Wonderful special anniversary meal. The food was superb and very imaginative, paired with unusual and very different wines.

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RachelR . 2023-09-16

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Brilliant, knowledgable service and delicious food as ever.

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DLdines . 2023-09-16

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We had the 3 course lunch (£55 pp) it was delicious, waiting staff were very knowledgeable about the dishes & very attentive. It was a proper holiday treat .

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Martin J Togher . 2023-09-15

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There was only one other couple dining but they were seated next to us so we coul hear each other's conversation. Bad planning we thought.

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ChristineK . 2023-09-15

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Keeping up the standards with the latest menu. Too many positive comments to count. An absolute delight as usual.

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terryc . 2023-09-13

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We just had our wedding at The Box Tree and it couldn't have been made more special by the amazing team there. The food was impeccable and I can't recommend the Box Tree enough. It will always be a special place for us, and we can't wait to come back. Thank you!

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Miles Dickinson . 2023-09-10

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Really enjoyed the Sunday lunch menu. Service excellent as always. Have re booked. A special meal.

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Paulj . 2023-09-03

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Amazing food and great value for the quality and service.

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. 2023-09-03

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Amazing food, great service and atmosphere. Will definitely be back *****

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HelenL . 2023-09-02

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Great experience with lovely food. One of us fell ill during the meal and the staff were great at looking after us. Fantastic service. Only let down is the rather average inside decoration, which definitely doesn’t add to the ‘special’ feel.

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Daniel Gardner . 2023-08-30

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From the moment we arrived to the moment we left we were made to feel special - the team are fantastic! We booked for a special anniversary and this was acknowledged with a beautiful card which will always remind us of the lovely evening we had. Everything about the Box Tree is amazing and we would love to return at some point! Thank you for making it so special for us 💖

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Sharon . 2023-08-26

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Absolutely fabulous from start to finish. Service second to none, food brilliant and the pairing of wines by the sommelier is unbelievable

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DavidP . 2023-08-26

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Always an amazing experience, it will forever be one of our favourite restaurants. Thanks so much for your hospitality. We will definitely be back very soon. Staff are superb and can’t do enough for you. Thanks Dan and Beck

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Danielp . 2023-08-20

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All very good. Handled gluten free without fuss. Attentive and knowledgeable staff. Not too formal. Relaxed. Courses paced well. Food excellent. Wide drinks options. A very good Sunday lunch.

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PeterS . 2023-08-20

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We enjoyed our evening. Staff were very friendly & attentive. Continuously checking tables. Food was beautifully presented. Quality ingredients. Didn’t like every course however. Canapés were delicious. The almond & grape starter wasn’t enjoyable. Think cheese course should have consisted of cheese alone. There were 2 desserts so felt that another dessert shouldn’t have accompanied the cheese. Think the 12.5 percent tip is too high. Very comfortable restaurant.

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JG61 . 2023-08-19

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Lovely restaurant, fantastic staff and food was fantastic

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JamieS . 2023-08-19

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Always great The Box Tree has not lost its magic under new ownership. The new set menu model works well and Didier is always on top of his game with the recommended wines. It would be nice to see an a la crate menu back but all still good.

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DanB . 2023-08-19

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The food was excellent, except the pork was a bit chewy for me.

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SarahC . 2023-08-19

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All of the dishes were amazing, cooked to perfection, with finely balanced textures and flavours. My taste buds were particularly blown away by the amuse-bouches and dessert (the caramel chocolate delice must have been one of the best desserts I've eaten in a very long time). I was very pleasantly surprised to see Kerisac on the drinks menu, due to it being one of my favourite cidres and because it's so difficult to find in the UK. The staff members were attentive and knew the menu very well. Overall, a perfect experience!

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Ludmiła Beaume . 2023-08-19

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We visited with friends as we are leaving Ilkley. The Box Tree ticked all the boxes for a suitable celebration. The food was excellent and the staff were very attentive and friendly. Highly recommended.

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Traveller . 2023-08-13

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A fabulous meal and a great experience to mark my husbands 60th Birthday

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Sally . 2023-08-12

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Lovely place for a chef made Sunday lunch. Very professional highly trained but friendly staff. High quality food.

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SandraF . 2023-08-06

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Absolutely fantastic meal today for my Mum’s 70th birthday. Food was outstanding and excellent and friendly service

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. 2023-08-06

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My wife and I dined on Saturday night and we have to say it was one of the best meals we have ever had. The staff were excellent and you could not fault the service nor the food.

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crispin1234 . 2023-08-05

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Overall our experience was really good, but have marked down on ambience & noise level as the music choice was not great, being a bit 'pop-y' could be more chilled and classical to go with the venue. Value for money - slightly expensive Shame there were only 3 tables (9 people) in on a Friday night.

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Caramel . 2023-08-04

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