Restaurants in Leeds

Malmaison Brasserie

The sloping roofs, dark wood interior, open fire and below-ground location give this a really cosy, snug feel. The menu features good quality produce that's prepared in a modern and inventive way. Expect classic British dishes with a twist such as Yorkshire pudding, whilst there is a French influence to some dishes too.

The Restaurant Bar and Grill

This classy establishment serves good quality food in an elegant and relaxing environment, with an open kitchen where you can see the chefs at work. There is also a great breakfast brunch menu with exceptional fruit juices and smoothies. Located in the Old Post Office building in City Square, the setting is equally impressive.

Crafthouse

Set in the new Trinity Leeds leisure complex which opened in 2013 is this fifth floor restaurant, which is part of the highly acclaimed D&D London global restaurant chain. Its seasonally-changing menu offers classic British fare sourced within a 96km (60 miles) radius from lobster to steak and oysters. Under the auspices of Yorkshire chef Lee Bennet, this place is worth splashing out for. There are also fixed price, two- and three-course lunch options.

The Cross Keys

This charming bistro pub boasts exposed brickwork, exposed beams, a stone fireplace and an outdoor space featuring a vintage ice cream truck. Serving British cuisine with panache, it enjoys a loyal local following.

Fourth Floor Cafe at Harvey Nichols

This newly-refurbished cafe offers striking vistas of the city via floor-to-ceiling windows, metallic touches, teal leather seats and wooden floors to create a refined setting for excellent Yorkshire produce on a seasonally-changing menu.

Chaophraya

Part of a chain of Thai restaurants, Chaophraya serves mouth-watering Thai cuisine and has a super deluxe bar called the Palm Sugar. Always busy and with dishes full of flavour, you can't go wrong eating here.

Hansa's Restaurant

Well worth the short walk out from the city centre, Hansa's serves up an interesting menu of flavoursome vegetarian and vegan Gujurati cuisine. Established in 1986, this award-winning Leeds restaurant is the oldest family-run restaurant in the city. A visit here is sure to leave you pining for the accompanying recipe book.

Pickles and Potter

This award-winning deli cafe is renowned for its rare roast beef, piri piri and tuna and rocket pesto sandwiches. Also on offer are homemade chutneys and relishes, superbs salads and platters.

Safran

This Persian restaurant is a small, family-run affair serving tasty food at reasonable prices. Tuck into kebabs, marinated fish, falafel and traditional dishes, with plenty of change left to spare.