The Best Restaurants in Ardsley, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom (2025)

I ordered a jacket with cheese and beans, it looked and tasted amazing, the cappuccino also did not disappoint. Thanks guys.

I found this place through Google reviews, and felt I needed to add another positive one. I live a 15 minute drive from this place. Everywhere around us is poor to average, so we searched the area and saw what people had to say about this place. Thought we'd give them a try. Looking at the menu, it seemed a little bit more limited than normal but seemed to use really good ingredients. When we called to order, the guy answering was SO nice! An authentic Italian! In Barnsley! Brilliant! I was embarrassed to ask an Italian for pineapple on my pizza (yeah yeah, I know), but he was so sweet with my and really accommodating of me swapping ingredients around. The place was dead easy to find, really near the main road, and was clean and snug. The smell hits you as you walk in, proper pizza dough. He was as friendly in person as on the phone, even told me about a pineapple sauce that he makes himself. Going to try that next time! So, onto the pizza. My god it was good. So authentic. The crust was SO good. I had a 4 cheese with pineapple and hubby had Nduja - generous on ingredients and great quality. Normally I'd only have half and have the other half the next day. This is the first time in years I've had a full pizza in one go. We'll definitely be coming here again, it's overtaken our normal favourite place. Thank goodness it was closed! I didn't get a chance for photos this time as I demolished it the moment I got in the house, but next time, I'll update this with photos. Keep up the good work. EDIT: Just been for the third week running. It's now my day off treat. ☺️ Further edit.: I don't think we've gone more than 2 weeks without having a pizza from here, in 6 months. They've now moved to a restaurant in the centre of town, but it remains the best place for takeaway, authentic Italian pizza.

What a little gem of a find. Perfect pizza and great service. We will be back!

Awesome pizza! All fresh ingredients and wow what a base!! The Pepperoni I would highly recommend - just how it should be crispy edges and amazing smokey taste!!! Brilliant place! A*

This was the first time for us at The Mill of the Black Monks. Manager Julie and her colleague Chloe we're on shift tonight, they we're both very welcoming on arrival, showed us to our seats, we asked if we could have a couple of drinks before we ordered they we're more than accommodating with this we did not feel rushed at all. We asked for information on the menu as to recommendations, Chloe knew her menu and advised on dishes and she recommended some amazing choices, we both had amazing meals. Chloe was very professional, and she showed amazing customer service, she cared for us throughout our time here, she is a great asset to your team.

We ate here for a family meal. The service was good, good selection on the menu, good choice of drinks and the food was fabulous. The bar is very tastefully decorated to reflect the history of the building. The food was very good, with large portions, hot, fresh and tasty. It was a bit pricey, but it was Wednesday and had 15% off, so it wasn't too bad.

This was our first time visiting the Mill of the Black Monks (aside from the amazing Christmas dinner collection we had). We were blown away by every aspect of the experience - the historical building, the friendly service and the delicious food. We couldn't fault it, and will certainly be returning!

This was our second time visiting The Mill of the Black Monks and what can I say wow wow wow the food again was second to non. Myself and my partner have decided that going forward we will be visiting the Mill for our regular date nights the food was absolutely amazing again and the staff go above and beyond to make sure that the customers are satisfied, and have everything they need. The atmosphere is amazing the restaurant is very intermate and a lovely setting. It's a very relaxing environment, absolutely love the place. Thank you Julie, Chole and Lee without you guys it wouldn't be possible, be proud of what you've achieved. Amazing. See you soon

We had our meal on a Saturday at 5pm. We could choose our table. Staff were friendly and welcoming. I had ribeye steak my husband had a full rack of ribs in whiskey sauce. For dessert I had sticky toffee pudding. My husband had strawberry meringue. The good was excellent. Very tasty. Would highly recommend.

Went for Sunday lunch .. outstanding from the moment we sat down to the moment we left. The staff are so friendly and helpful. Food was amazing. Also a birthday suprise at the end! My son wants to go everyday for the huge Yorkshire pudding!!!

Absolutely stunning service food & atmosphere. This must be the best restaurant for miles that ticks every box. Great value. A busy Saturday evening but the staff so efficient it was as if only us there as we had drinks & food brought with no delays. The chefs are just amazing. The staff so friendly and great sense of humour as another review mentioned. We took family that were visiting from Scotland and they were equally impressed. A massive thanks to all at the Grille for making it a special occasion by going the extra with the surprise birthday 🎂 cake/candle popping brought to our table that Absolutely made our night seeing my sister in law's reaction 😊

Jimmy absolutely wonderful waiter and has a great sense of humour. Behind the bar staff member very nice and respecting. Chef cooked amazing food and we will definitely go again. Was nearly empty when we arrived and then it filled up quickly and I can see why. New favorite place. Well looked after with being served and very clean. Toilets are very out of the way so cleanliness is great. Very fine dining decor.

A party of x11 of us last night 26 - 01 - 2025 at Estabulo Barnsley, We had a Fabulous time, The Food was Amazing & all cooked to our specifications. The service was Fantastic, We had some really good chats & banter with the staff there. The staff could not do enough for us. The atmosphere was Brilliant. They really made our night Fabulous!... Looking forwards to going again.

Lovely afternoon meal on nye, so relaxed and great service. Food was amazing. First time visit for a few of our party and they was absolutely blown away with the place, food and service. All staff was so helpful and knowledgeable. Salad bar was to die for for as was all the selection of meats brought to the table. Highly recommended

Wonderful concept, the meats are all fantastic 👍🏻 I can highly recommend the fillet mignon and the pork belly with the pineapple in cinnamon! I couldn't eat it all there was that much! Indeed I said no to at least three visits by the 'meat waiter's!

Lovely and clean sandwich shop. Really tasty sausage egg and mushroom sandwich 😋. They have a wide range of cold sandwiches fillings too. As well as a few cakes sausage rolls etc. Price's are very reasonable too. Parking right outside can sometimes tricky at peak times but there's usually some space just around the corner on the next street.

Absolute bang on sandwiches, great value for money and very tasty snap, Will be definitely calling in again. 👍🏻👍🏻

I don't normally rate places but you guys deserve it. Service and food is always amazing. You guys have a loads of selection too. Cheers see you next time. Andy skipman

Always great food, and very affordable. Staff always smiling. 9/10 recommend.

Called in, staff managed to get us a table, lucky should book really, all ways busy, really nice food I was as full as a butchers dog, had to take doggy bag home. Thank you Boatmans rest.

A top quality pub... It is great value for money, friendly staff, warm atmosphere and a generally pleasant environment. If you're looking for a classic pub which is always busy you need to give this place a go. The pub is always lively and they often have entertainment or theme nights, I would highly recommend booking if you plan to visit at the more traditionally busy times as you won't get a table for food.

Really lovely food menu, so much choice, then when I finally managed to decide, I then had to decide if I wanted chips or potatoes with salad or vegetables. We chose the steak pie in an individual dish with a separate plate full of home made chips and mushy peas and we chose the lasagne with a separate plate of home made chips and full amazing salad. Wow.

Excellent quirky little pub, with additional dining areas in the restaurant and conservatory. Excellent menu, so much choice if you enjoy traditional good pub grub. Definitely value for money. Lovely staff, always willing to help. There is an on-site car park, and outdoor seating available. Definitely recommend , carvery on Wednesday and Sunday, normal menu rest of week. Always busy, as it dosent get much better so booking before turning up would be recommend to enusre you get a table

I went for my partners birthday and it was our first time going. It was a really great experience and we will definitely go again!! They even sung him happy birthday and got him a brownie with a candle which he loved. Customer service was amazing and the severs were lovely too!! The salad bar also had lots of options and the drinks weren’t badly priced either. Would definitely recommend 😊

Oh I do love this place! My second time here and definitely won't be the last! The food was beautiful! The selection of the salad bar is huge! I'd be happy to pay just to get stuff from there haha but the meat is what we come for! And it was gorgeous! Glad they have a great selection of meats that are cooked rare! And you MUST try their grilled pineapple! So make sure you leave some space for it in the end! 😁 The staff are wonderful too, always smiling always there if you need anything! We came near the closing time and we were the last people in there eating and they asked us a few times if we are happy and would we like them to bring out more of our favourite meats. Make sure you come hungry, because you will leave bursting at the seams! 😁

Absolutely love this place! Food was amazing, had such a big selection on the buffet for 33 quid. all the staff are so friendly, and generous, especially Wilkson who really went over and above to be a great host. So happy to have discovered this Barnsley gem!

Incredible pleased with my visit to the restaurant, the staff are absolutely fantastic with people making the dinner experience even more special! I cannot recommend it enough as it’s a fair price for a high quality food experience. Service is absolutely amazing with very friendly people around you all the time well done to the Favela’s team!

We had our wedding reception there Saturday 13th July absolutely amazing Food which was exceptional atmosphere amazing and the staff so professional customer service 100% and Jackie fairburn made us feel special on our special day, thank you to everyone for making our day one we will always remember will definitely be going again and recommend to anyone wanting a special occasion to celebrate keep up the excellent work ❤️❤️❤️

We had a large family gathering here yesterday and despite the numbers, the food was faultless. The staff couldn't do enough to make our visit the very best, especially helping my 91 dad getting to the marquee after the meal and even put his shoe on when he left it at the table! Made to feel so welcome both in the pub and afterwards in the marquee. Very highly recommended and will definitely be back!!

Lived near the pub 20 years and today when visiting I popped in. Didn't disappoint. Massive outdoor seating available with wonderful views. Service a little slow but it was busy. Won't wait 20 tears to return!

Second time stopping here after a walk from Ossett. Come on a Sunday both times and it's been pretty busy inside. Sat outside at the back and had a drink and a pizza which are fresh made and baked in the outdoor pizza oven. Pizzas are great and pretty cheap too. Also not a lot of pubs serve Tinothy Taylor's Knowle Spring which is one of my favourites.

My first time here and I will definitely be back, the place is wonderful the staff are amazing and the food incredible. The best Italian food I have had and really big portions.

Fantastic Italian cuisine. Pizza has to be some of the best in town, good service too. Definitely worth giving Romano's a go, you certainly won't regret it. Highly recommend.

First visit to eat here. The food and service by the staff was absolutely 5 star.

Absolutely gorgeous food Authentic fresh tasting. Service too , excellent. Great simple welcoming atmosphere. Clean , hand gel on tables. Very pleasant experience HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Good wine too.