These restaurants in Bradford and Wharfedale have been praised in a prestigious restaurant guide.

Now in its 28th edition, AA’s ‘The Restaurant Guide 2022’ provides food lovers with breakdowns of restaurants by county, including a detailed description of each destination, information on latest chef changes, opening times, sample menu prices and images of many of the featured locations.

Assessments of AA-inspected establishments are based on the experience of the Hotel and Restaurant inspectors on the occasion

The restaurants are then awarded 1-5 ‘rosettes’ depending on the inspectors assessment.

You can see the full list of restaurants by reading the AA guide - available at UK bookstores and online via Amazon.

Bradford district

Prashad: The AA awarded two rosettes to vegetarian Indian restaurant Prashad, Drighlington. The AA said: "There is strong competition in Bradford when it comes to authentic Indian cooking, but Prashad's meat-free repertoire ensures a loyal local following". More via Tripadvisor.

Box Tree, Ilkley: Describing it as "an iconic restaurant for six decades," the AA gave an incredible three rosette rating to the The Box Tree in Ilkley. Run by Simon and Rena Gueller, the menu serves anything from glazed veal
sweetbreads to Anjou squab pigeon or foie gras parfait. More via Tripadvisor.

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: A meal at the Burlington Restaurant, Bolton Abbey. Photo from The Burlington Restaurant management/Tripadvisor.A meal at the Burlington Restaurant, Bolton Abbey. Photo from The Burlington Restaurant management/Tripadvisor.

Wharfedale 

The Burlington Restaurant, Bolton Abbey: Set on 30,000 acres of the Duke of Devonshire's estate, the three Rosette rated Burlington Restaurant sees chef Peter Howarth serve up some delicious meals. He uses the estate's excellent produce and the kitchen garden for herbs, vegetables and fruits. More via Tripadvisor.

The Devonshire Arms, Bolton Abbey: The Devonshire Brasserie & Bar has one rosette for its high-end restaurant with Yorkshire flavours. More via Tripadvisor.

Craven

The Lister Arms, Malham: This one rosette country pub has open fires, low ceilings, snug areas and a superbly stocked bar with at least eight hand pulls on. "The specials are what drives this place," the AA said. More via Tripadvisor.

The Devonshire Fell, Burnsall: Two rosettes for this modern British dining experience. The AA said this restaurant is "driven by quality ingredients" from local sources while also serving pub classics like fish and chips or steaks. More via Tripadvisor.

The Angel at Hetton: This 500 year old inn has scored four rosettes - promising a "classy new culinary regime", according to the AA. More via Tripadvisor.

Grassington House: This restaurant can be found in a beautiful stonebuilt Georgian house in Grassington's market square. It serves traditional dishes - from seared scallop to Thirsk lamb rump with aubergine and roast red pepper. More via Tripadvisor.