We stayed at the hotel next door, Galtres Lodge which is the same business, so we just went down stairs for meals.
The food is excellent, service really good, the staff are very friendly and helpful.
We enjoyed our stay very much and hope to return some day.
York is a beautiful place to visit, with some lovely shops etc.
Highly recommend Galtres Lodge and Forest Restaurant.
Food was delicious. The restaurant decor is great.The table we had was a wee bit small however it was a last minute booking.
On a little getaway to York and popped here for a quick snack - we liked it so much we came back for dinner for my partners birthday the next day!
Aside from the food being fantastic, the general vibe and feel of the place is so cosy and all the staff were so lovely and funny! Cracking music too! They gave my girlfriend a complimentary dessert as it was her birthday too, which is very nice of them 🫶 Definitely will be back!
The food was delicious. The staff were ok but not really friendly. We requested champagne and got Cava. We ordered a second bottle and got something different. We did tell the staff but didn't get much bonhomie. We liked the menu which was small but interesting with food for all tastes
Food was amazing. Staffs are very nice and lovely. Place is very cozy. We been there for christmas eve! Definitely going back:))
A great Sunday spent here for part of my wife’s birthday celebrations. We had the feast and it didn’t disappoint. How they can give so much quality food for the price charged is amazing.
Both my wife and I were left very happy and full with good quality ingredients in copious amounts.
The bread and soup were excellent as were the meat and cheese sharer. As for the roast beef and trimmings, well I would happily travel to york just for this.
Service extremely friendly and relaxed. A perfect Sunday all round.
One of my favorite restaurants in York! I found out about Forest from a YouTuber and glad I finally got to try it out.
The ambience is perfect with their cozy outdoor and indoor seating. The staff here are also super friendly.
As for the beer - try the local brews! Their selection is impressive. Also their apple crumb custard is AMAZING.
Also if you're here for breakfast then I recommend the Yorkshire breakfast. It's just the right amount of food.
Can't wait to visit again soon.
Had a lovely meal here while on a short trip with my partner. The staff were friendly, the food was delicious. It's a lovely quite atmosphere with nice decor. Would definitely visit again the next time we're in York.
The food was delicious and the staff were very friendly. Deco was what made us book it !
Such a delight to find a character filled place with great food and exceptional welcoming and attentive service. Right bang in town, do go and have a good time.
Fantastic meal, we enjoyed the baked camembert (two to share) and the Lamb. Both dishes were fantastic. Service was also quick, probably too quick, it was a Friday night (usually a very busy evening) and you only get the table for 90minutes. We were in and out in 45 minutes. Very Friendly staff and nice atmosphere.
We were lucky enough to sample the Forest Afternoon Tea after many hours of researching the delights York had to offer. Being my partner's birthday, I wanted to organise something a little bit different. Hands down - this was the best afternoon tea we'd ever experienced.
From the moment we arrived, we knew it was going to be special. The table was laid out beautifully for us. The menu was ready on the table, so we knew what delights we had in store. The tea bags were ready on a board. Let the feasting commence!
A different tea accompaniment for each of the 5 incredible courses. Most of the teas are from a local tea shop just around the corner (which we very much utilised afterwards).
The food was superb. All carefully handmade and delicious. We certainly left feeling full.
The best bit was the value - for everything we ate and drank, we were stunned and delighted by the final bill.
We are telling everyone we know about this - it was a brilliant experience and made our trip wonderful.
We (4 adults 1 x7 year old) found Forest through other recommendations. We came for an evening celebratory meal. Starters were delicious and the steaks were incredible! Perfectly cooked and really tender. The 2 ladies serving us were great with our 7 year old, answering all her questions. Desserts all round were amazing, as were the cocktails! The restaurant is very cosy and we didn't feel rushed in any way. The 2 staff even helped us to find a taxi company to take us back to our hotel. Totally delicious and amazing, we will be back. Thankyou
We visited at the end of February.
Believe all the really great reviews of Forest - this place isnt just good it’s exceptional
The staff are lovely, the food is superb
And easily the best breakfast in Yorkshire
Very highly recommended and for good reason
Quality food and friendly staff sum this restaurant up nicely. The outdoor seating area is well heated and ideal for a pre-dinner aperitif. Menu choices are a bit limited, but the quality of what is there more than makes up for it. Really good location in Central York, close to the minster.
Update: August 2023 - Second visit to this lovely restaurant, but this time with our little dog 🐕. Superb experience 👌
We had a really lovely birthday dinner this evening. The staff were so friendly, the atmosphere was chilled and we never felt rushed. The food was so tasty and looked beautiful. I had the prawn cocktail and the chicken supreme and my husband had the hog starter and the halloumi salad.
The staff made us a Happy Birthday dessert to go with our coffee's which was so kind.
At the end the bill handling was so efficient that we didn't have an option to leave a tip and we don't carry cash. We felt really bad but wanted to make sure we left them a review to say thank you at least! You guys should add a tip option! You deserve it.
Beautiful food, every element of the dishes was well paired, fresh and divine. Staff were very friendly and it was a realy nice atmosphere.
A nice restaurant near York Minster. We went on a Tuesday evening and it was still fairly busy so recommend to book on a weekend. The food was lovely. My husband had the lamb and was really pleased with the portion too.
It was our wedding anniversary and they surprised us with a dessert plate wishing us a happy anniversary.
The atmosphere and decor was quirky and charming :)
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