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Forde Horsforth, Leeds, West Yorkshire

Forde Horsforth

4.7
4.7
668 Reviews
£26 to £40
British

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2 people
19:00
Booked 3 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 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • 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
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Vegan

What 668 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

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Yorkshire

    Neighbourhood gem

  • West Yorkshire

    Best Service

  • West Yorkshire

    Best Value

  • West Yorkshire

    Healthy

  • West Yorkshire

    Hot spot

  • West Yorkshire

    Neighbourhood gem

  • West Yorkshire

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • West Yorkshire

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Forde Horsforth offers an exceptional dining experience with "outstanding food" and "superb service." The restaurant's "lovely atmosphere" complements its creative small plates and Sunday roasts. Guests rave about the attentive staff and "delicious" dishes, particularly the "melt in the mouth" beef and unique vegetarian options. A must-visit!

668 Reviews
  1. James

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing, the service was great, and we were surprised by how little it cost.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Manchester

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food - it’s small plates which were great for getting several and sharing - soy salmon, truffle potatoes, poached pears were all delicious to name a few. Tho to be fair it feels mean to leave out the roasted cod, chicken and the amazing boards!!! Relaxed informal atmosphere and the staff are very friendly and knowledgeable.

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  3. Karen

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went along for lunch with two friends - our unanimous feeling was that both the service and the food was outstanding! The food was super tasty, really fresh, and great portion sizes. Overall, an amazing lunch experience and we would definitely return.

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  4. Rosie

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and wonderful atmosphere. I can’t wait to go back again soon.

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  5. Rick

    Yorkshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 7 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, great atmosphere, great food and the wine list was solid. I get the feeling the restaurant was suffering a bit from the sheer popularity of the steak dish, which was taking a while to come. I think everyone dining had ordered it, so it took long enough to reach us that it gave us a chance to realise we'd over-stuffed ourselves and we cancelled it. Try to get it out quicker and make us suffer! (in a good way of course). That's not even a complaint though. Everything was really lovely and we'd go back in a heartbeat...maybe Sunday lunch next time!

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  6. Sian

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Forde has fast become one of my top restaurants in Leeds. The food is the perfect combination of delicious made with great produce without the high prices. The portions are more than adequate too. I never leave this place unhappy!

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  7. Philip

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 31 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Superb in every way from food to service with great atmosphere

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  8. Bethany

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 31 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, drinks, service & atmosphere. Would definitely recommend.

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  9. Gill

    Scot. Islands

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 31 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food, great variety, love a small plates concept and Forde do it really well. The parmasen cream onions were out of this world. Lovely service, attentive and friendly without being OTT. Really nice atmosphere, even super early evening.

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  10. Michael

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A perfect place to eat, lovely atmosphere and outstanding food. Will 100% be back

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Forde Horsforth is rated 4.7 stars by 668 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 3 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 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • 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
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Vegan
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