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Forest, York, York

Forest

4.6
4.6
161 Reviews
£25 and under
British
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Forest

4.6
£25 and under
British
York

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2 people
21:00
Booked 21 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
A warm, cosy, relaxed, and rustic restaurant, and THE place to come at any time of the day for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or even just a quick drink and a snack

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 07:30–11:00 Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30–16:00 Sun 12:00–16:00 Afternoon Tea Mon–Sat 14:00–17:00 Dinner Daily 17:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    01904 622478
  • Website
    https://www.galtreslodge.uk/food-and-drink.html
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

Experiences

  • Afternoon Tea

    £25.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    With inspiration from our history, we created a “Forest Afternoon Tea” - complete with carefully paired teas with each course, this is the most exciting Afternoon Tea in York (if not beyond!).

Menu

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What 161 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Yorkshire

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • North Yorkshire

    Great for brunch

  • North Yorkshire

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • North Yorkshire

    Healthy

  • North Yorkshire

    Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Forest offers a delightful dining experience in York, with a "lovely relaxed setting" and "excellent food". Guests rave about the "great value for money" and "generous portions". The staff are praised for their "friendly and attentive service", making it a "gem in York". Ideal for both relaxed lunchtimes and special occasions, Forest ensures a memorable meal with its "high-quality, delicious dishes" and charming atmosphere.

161 Reviews

  1. Nicholas

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Really nice looking resturant and staff were friendly and attentive. Great tasting food but unfortunately some of it was cold on serving. Equally the desserts left a little to be desired but on the whole was a good experience. Shame due to some of the clientelle and the time their were some more innebriated guests which threw the ambience a little but I understand its a saturday night and you need bums on seats.

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  2. Linda

    Cornwall

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What an amazing restaurant!! We were lucky enough to get a table as we were staying at the hotel - so glad we did. The menu choice was great and varied and our meals were delicious. My husband had the steak and said it was the best he’s had ( and he’s visited a lot of restaurants!) . Very reasonably priced for the quality of food . The hardest thing was what to chose as all the food looked great

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  3. andrew

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Been to York numerous times over the years ,but this was my first visit to Forest . It won't be my last , really enjoyed it.

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  4. Russell

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely cosy feel inside. Food is really tasty and nice cocktails.

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  5. Jody

    London

    35 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Really nice pitstop for lunch! Nice decor and atmosphere. Food was good!

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  6. Ruth

    Yorkshire

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    This is a lovely (almost hidden) gem of a place in the centre of York. The food is excellent and the service is spot on.

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  7. John

    Birmingham

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very welcoming, prompt and professional service throughout and food excellent… top quality ingredients! Shall return for sure.

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  8. Joseph

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The staff were brilliant, service was fast, however we had 2 burgers and were average. Can’t comment on the other food on the menu but really enjoyed the starter!!

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  9. Jill

    Edinburgh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 5 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First visit! Superb, quirky restaurant. Food was amazing! Really friendly staff providing excellent service. Attracted customers of all ages, which is lovely to see. Pet friendly area too!

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  10. kevin

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always the food was excellent, locally sourced products cooked to perfection and the service is second to none !

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FAQs

Forest is rated 4.6 stars by 161 OpenTable diners.

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A photo of Forest restaurant

Forest

4.6
£25 and under
British
York

Make a booking

2 people
21:00
Booked 21 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Forest

54 Low Petergate, York, York YO1 7HZ

Additional information

  • Area
    York
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 07:30–11:00 Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30–16:00 Sun 12:00–16:00 Afternoon Tea Mon–Sat 14:00–17:00 Dinner Daily 17:00–21:00
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
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