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Forde Horsforth, Leeds, West Yorkshire

Forde Horsforth

4.7
4.7
653 Reviews
£26 to £40
British
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Forde Horsforth

4.7
£26 to £40
British
Leeds

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2 people
22:00
Booked 2 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
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.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    British, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Sat 12:00–23:00 Sun 12:00–20:30
  • Phone number
    0113 210 0659
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Matt Healy
  • Area
    Leeds
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    The 50 and 50A bus drops at the bottom of Town Street and we are situated centrally between Horsforth and Kirkstall forge train stations.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 653 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Yorkshire

    Innovative

  • Yorkshire

    Neighbourhood gem

  • 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

    Neighbourhood gem

  • West Yorkshire

    Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Forde Horsforth is praised for its "best Sunday roasts in Britain" and "phenomenal" service. Guests enjoy a variety of delicious small plates and creative tapas, with highlights like soy salmon and baked Camembert. The atmosphere is "stylishly urban," and the staff is "attentive and friendly." A must-visit for delightful dining.

653 Reviews
  1. Neal

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best Sunday lunch we have probably eve4 had! Melt in the mouth perfectly cooked beef, amazing veg and roasties. Deserts were fab also. Drinks were reasonably priced with a good selection. Staff were very polite and friendly. Dog enjoyed himself too! Can’t recommend this small restaurant enough. We were visiting the area but will definitely go again next time

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  2. Dominique

    Yorkshire

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic as always. Incredible food and the staff is amazing. We absolutely love this restaurant and love coming back every time. It’s an absolute must go to!

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  3. Susie

    Yorkshire

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Second visit to Forde - brilliant service, lovely ambience and super food! The salmon especially good!

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  4. Kate

    San Francisco

    16 reviews

    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice atmosphere, excellent cocktails and really good food . Tapas style so medium sized plates and sharing all the food - was very tasty and interesting, only downside was the steak dish came quite a bit after the rest were pretty much finished. Service excellent and very attentive and good atmosphere. Would recommend

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  5. Cindy

    Yorkshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and great value for money for a Sunday lunch. Thoroughly enjoyed it, and the staff were friendly and helpful.

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  6. Richard

    Yorkshire

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was plated well but under seasoned in many of the dishes. Tables too small for several small plates at one time (kitchens timings not by customer request) and placed too close together so at times when front of house staff were serving other tables would be intruding on next table. Attention to when drinks were requiring refresh could have been better, though staff were friendly throughout. Overall fairly nice food that could be elevated with more attention to balance and seasoning and one less table to be more comfortable for diners.
    Forde HorsforthResponded on 4 December 2024
    Thank you for sharing your detailed feedback. We’re pleased to hear you found the food presentation appealing and the team friendly, but we’re sorry to learn we didn’t meet all your expectations this time. All feedback is appreciated ... thank you!

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  7. Michelle

    Yorkshire

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 27 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thoroughly enjoyed everything and the staff were lovely.
    Forde HorsforthResponded on 4 December 2024
    Thanks for the 5* review Michelle, it was a pleasure to have you dine with us.

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  8. Emma

    Manchester

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 21 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an exceptional meal and experience at Forde. My friends came up from Liverpool for my Birthday and I wanted to treat them so a lovely meal and Forde always feels like such a treat. The food was excellent! Especially the steak and the salmon, but to be honest, it was all delicious. The service was outstanding - friendly, helpful and efficient staff. I brought my dog with me and they couldn't have been more welcoming with her. lovely venue and atmosphere and just overall and wonderful experience :)
    Forde HorsforthResponded on 4 December 2024
    Thank you for your lovely review Emma. We are very happy that you chose Forde to dine at for you birthday and it was our pleasure .... thank you again :)

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  9. ANDREW

    Yorkshire

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    1st visit, we both had the 2 course Sunday lunch. Very tasty meal and superb gravy. The veggies were cooked to perfection. Excellent service. Looking forward to a mid week visit to try the small plates menu.
    Forde HorsforthResponded on 4 December 2024
    Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! We're thrilled you enjoyed your first visit, especially the Sunday lunch and our gravy. We can’t wait to welcome you back for a midweek visit—our small plates menu has some fantastic dishes we think you’ll love! See you soon.

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  10. Gerard

    London

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for Sunday roast. Veggie and meat options. Slightly overwhelmed by amount of roast beef and chicken. Yorkshire puds were perfect and vegetables excellent. Service couldn't have been better. Would like to try their small plates option in the week.

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Forde Horsforth is rated 4.7 stars by 653 OpenTable diners.

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A photo of Forde Horsforth restaurant

Forde Horsforth

4.7
£26 to £40
British
Leeds

Make a booking

2 people
22:00
Booked 2 times today
Google Map for Forde Horsforth

7 Town St, Leeds, West Yorkshire LS18 5LJ

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Leeds
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Sat 12:00–23:00 Sun 12:00–20:30
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    British, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    The 50 and 50A bus drops at the bottom of Town Street and we are situated centrally between Horsforth and Kirkstall forge train stations.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Matt Healy
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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