The Box Tree

The Box Tree is a restaurant in Ilkley, West Yorkshire, England. It is owned by Yorkshire businessman Adam Frontal. It was previously operated by chef Simon Gueller and his wife, Rena, from 2005 to late 2022. Under their management, the restaurant had been redecorated, although elements from the original owners of remain. Reception by food critics has improved over the years; the restaurant held a single Michelin star until 2019 and three AA rosettes. The Box Tree opened originally as a tearoom in 1962, and went on to become one of the first four British restaurants to win two stars in 1977, under head chef Michael Lawson. After losing both stars, it regained a star between 1996 and 2001, whilst owned by Helen Avis. In 2010, former employee Marco Pierre White bought into the restaurant. It serves modern French cuisine, and has also been awarded three AA rosettes and listed in Harden's restaurant guide.