Leeds Restaurants
Leeds is home to a vast array of restaurants offering cuisines from around the world including Ethiopian, Japanese and Italian. We secretly review many of the restaurants and tell you what we really think of them as locals. We feature information about restaurants around Leeds.
Browse through our guides written by locals on the best Leeds restaurants.
Places to eat and drink in Headingley
Written by Jon Howe
Inside the fabulous Sukhothai restaurant in Headingley
The Headingley of 10 to 15 years ago received much bad press for pandering solely to the decadent lifestyle of its condensed student population and was largely dismissed as an area of diverse and enriching cultural offerings. Today, Headingley,...
Searching for the best chinese food in Leeds
Written by Danny Pugsley
Inside Red Chilli chinese restaurant in Electric Press
Leeds may not quite attract the attention that Manchester’s Chinatown area does when it comes to Chinese restaurants, but this should in no way detract from the fact that here in Leeds there are many restaurants that more than stand comparison...
The Olive Tree Greek Restaurant Headingley
Written by Carol Ferndale
Inside the Olive Tree Greek restaurant in Leeds
I have fond memories of holidays in Greece: as well as the sheer impressiveness of the Parthenon and the sunwashed beauty of the many small islands, another thing that lingers in my memory is the loveliness of the food, with memories of eating stuffed...
Ideas for halal dining in Leeds
Written by Mubashir Mian
Tampopo – Leeds pan-asian restaurant
Leeds has attracted chefs from all parts of the world over the years, this has led to a wide range of cuisine based on dietary requirements. Food originating from the Indian subcontinent is amongst the most visible and provides the widest options for Halal...
Six of the best hotel restaurants in Leeds
Written by Danny Pugsley
The Malmaison Brasserie in Leeds city centre
When mulling over the myriad of options when planning to dine out, it is a safe bet that hotel restaurants do not often feature at the top of the list for most local people. However, and countenancing common misconceptions, there are several hotel restaurants...
The Bankhouse Inn restaurant review
Written by Darren Cronian
The Bankhouse Inn is a nice leisurely walk from Pudsey Park; the beer garden has fantastic panoramic views over the valley to Tong and beyond. When the sunshine is out it is the perfect place to go and relax on a Sunday afternoon and more important for families is that the pub is child friendly.
Bankhouse...
Places to go for take away food in Leeds
Written by Laura Stimpson
Outside of Salt’s Deli in the Light
If you’re bored of that same mundane sandwich or salad you usually take to work for your lunch, or you are a tourist in need of a quick lunch to make the most of your sightseeing time in Leeds, you’ve come to the right place. Leeds has a wealth of wonderful...
Restaurant review of Aagrah in Chapel Allerton
Written by Darren Cronian
This is the first in a series of ‘secret dinner’ reviews where I will be visiting various Leeds restaurants and revealing my experience. All of the food and drink is paid out of my own pocket, and I will not reveal the restaurant until the next day. The table is booked under a friend’s name,...
Best places for sunday lunch in Leeds
Written by Danny Pugsley
Inside the restaurant at the White Hart pub
We all know that Leeds has so much to offer in terms of being able to get out and about, and with the impending summer months providing that encouragement to explore everything on offer, what better way is there to round off the weekend by heading out for...
Romantic Leeds restaurants for Valentine’s Day
Written by May Shepherd
Inside Kendalls Bistro restaurant in Leeds
It doesn’t seem too long since we were celebrating Christmas and New Year but Valentine’s Day is quickly coming up and the traditional way to celebrate is with a romantic dinner date. Whatever your tastes you can find the perfect restaurant in Leeds to...
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