31 Restaurants in Leeds

The focal point of Leeds’ civic life is found at Millennium Square, a large public square in the heart of the city centre, surrounded by some of Leeds’ most iconic landmarks. With a steady lineup of concerts, festivals and sports screenings, there’s never a dull moment here, though foodies would be better off venturing east of the railway station to find Leeds’ best restaurants. Known as the Exchange Quarter, this area is home to an array of quirky cafes and bars, as well as Kirkgate Market – Europe’s largest covered market and a point of pride among locals for being the original site of major British retailer Marks & Spencer. Down by the banks of the River Aire are former granaries which have been converted into bars and restaurants that offer cosmopolitan, refined menus and stunning waterfront views. Not to be outdone in appeal, the recent wave of craft beer pubs and cocktail joints that have sprung up along New Briggate to the end of North Street signal a newfound maturity in Leeds’ food and beverage scene, providing numerous options for a casual evening out. When it comes to eating and drinking in Leeds, there is indeed something to suit all tastes and budgets.

Much has been said about Leeds’ restaurants in the city centre, but don’t let that distract you from the culinary action quietly taking place in the suburbs. Up north, Chapel Allerton is bursting at its seams with an emergence of cafes, bars and restaurants highly favoured by the trendy and upwardly mobile set. Each summer, the district comes alive as al fresco diners fill the streets just outside its eateries ranging in Italian, Thai and Mexican cuisines – to name a few. Don’t despair if you need a table, however, as Quandoo has restaurants in Leeds covered. Over in neighbouring Headingly, a younger and more bohemian vibe finds its place within the hordes of students, especially down the district’s main artery of action on Otley Road. Sports fans, too, are often seen out and about in Headingly, home to the professional Leeds Rhinos rugby league club, Yorkshire Union rugby union club and – the most renowned of them all – the Yorkshire Country Cricket Club. Whether you’re looking for a place to eat at before or after a game, find and book one easily from the list of Leeds restaurants on Quandoo.