My favourite restaurants in Leeds

Written by Darren Cronian

Leeds has some fantastic restaurants with cuisine from around the world. Once or twice a month I like to dine out, have a nice meal and sample new beers or wines. Today, I wanted to highlight my favourite restaurants so the next time you are looking to dine out in Leeds, you have a few recommendations.

Zizzi

An Italian restaurant located next to the Corn Exchange. Every time I have eaten here it has been busy, even mid-week. They offer special offers so make sure you check out the Zizzi vouchers website before booking a table. The restaurant is rustic, open planned, and you can see the chefs cooking your food.

La Tasca

I love Spanish food, and at La Tasca the all you can eat offer for £10 is good value for money and it is fun to try out different tapas dishes. The restaurant is located on Greek Street, next door to Henry’s bar and over the road from All Bar One. It has a nice atmosphere, but can get busy, so book in peak times.

Spice Quarter

What I love about Spice Quarter is that they are a number of cuisines for you to choose from; Chinese, Indian, or Italian. You grab a plate, and tell the chef what you want to eat and they make it there and then. The restaurant feels a little claustrophobic, but the food is delicious.

The Waterfront

A great restaurant, the Waterfront is located as part of Brewery wharf, fantastic views with delicious, mouth watering food. Recommended is the rib eye steak or lasagne. Keep a look out for special offers on the restaurant’s website, which currently includes 2 for 1 pizza’s or a two course, Sunday roast for only £9.95.

Cafe Rouge

Cafe Rouge offers French cuisine at its best and in a continental setting within the Light. The Cafe Rouge menu features speciality regional dishes including Confit de Canard from Dordogne or Légumes Breton from Brittany, washed down with a bottle of Leffe Blonde.

International Cuisine in Leeds

Leeds is full of restaurants offering dishes from around the world; you’ll not be short of options. Choose from Japanese, Thai, Italian, Indian, even Malaysian. Eating out in Leeds does not have to be expensive, check out our Daily Leeds blog and you’ll find some great voucher details for many of the restaurants.

Now it’s your turn, what are your favourite restaurants in Leeds?

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