You can find cuisines from across the world in every corner of the city, and picking where to dine can feel overwhelming. To help you out, we’ve pulled together an expert’s guide to the best restaurants in Leeds.
Writing for BBC Good Food, restaurant guru Tony Naylor has compiled a list of the best places to eat in the city, with a recommendation for every occasion.
Here are the 16 best restaurants in Leeds according to BBC Good Food – and what they had to say.
Here are the 16 best restaurants in Leeds according to BBC Good Food – and what they had to say.
![This New Station Street coffee shop was recommended for casual dining, cheap eats and bring kid-friendly. BBC Good Food said: "The city’s premier third-wave coffee shop (all your flat white and single-origin, pour-over needs covered) is arguably one of the best brunch spots in Leeds. A colourful menu runs the gamut of global flavours, from shakshuka with sourdough toast to a rarebit with Henderson’s Relish."](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjhlZTVmMGExLTE2MGMtNDA5YS05Mjg3LTg3YmI3OWUxYmE4Njo2M2VkOTFkMi0zMDhkLTQ2YzctOGQ2Yi05M2ZjMmI0Njc1NDY=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
13. Laynes Espresso
This New Station Street coffee shop was recommended for casual dining, cheap eats and bring kid-friendly. BBC Good Food said: "The city’s premier third-wave coffee shop (all your flat white and single-origin, pour-over needs covered) is arguably one of the best brunch spots in Leeds. A colourful menu runs the gamut of global flavours, from shakshuka with sourdough toast to a rarebit with Henderson’s Relish." Photo: Tony Johnson
![Veggie restaurant Bundobust in Mill Hill was recommended for cheap eats and casual dining. The guide said: "Bundobust’s bhel puri, massala dosa, tarka dhal and bhajis are all exceptional in their freshness, depth and adept spicing." Pictured is executive chef Gopi Singh.](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjMxNmY0NDFmLWE1NTMtNDgxNS1hMjU1LWJlOWNhYjMyMTc2NTo0MDliODM0MC0zZjdmLTRhMjgtYjczNC1hMGM4ZWNlMDcyMTI=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
14. Bundobust
Veggie restaurant Bundobust in Mill Hill was recommended for cheap eats and casual dining. The guide said: "Bundobust’s bhel puri, massala dosa, tarka dhal and bhajis are all exceptional in their freshness, depth and adept spicing." Pictured is executive chef Gopi Singh. Photo: James Hardisty
![This Grand Arcade tea room dotted with quirky bric-a-brac was recommended for its afternoon teas. BBC Good Food said: "Loose leaf teas and rosé or prosecco accompany good-quality, freshly baked scones and sound homemade cakes, including matured fruit cake served with a slab of Wensleydale cheese."](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmE4ZDY0NWE5LWM1NjYtNDVjMC04NDA1LTFhZTBhNzE2NWU0YjplMzBlZjIwYS1iNzQ1LTQ5ZTAtYTc2Zi0wZjgyYjcyMmIzOGM=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
15. Just Grand! Vintage Tea Room
This Grand Arcade tea room dotted with quirky bric-a-brac was recommended for its afternoon teas. BBC Good Food said: "Loose leaf teas and rosé or prosecco accompany good-quality, freshly baked scones and sound homemade cakes, including matured fruit cake served with a slab of Wensleydale cheese." Photo: James Hardisty
![Next on the list is Manjit Kaur's Indian kitchen, located in the indoor food hall in Kirkgate Market. The guide said: " Tasty thali plates of home-cooked veggie curries are served alongside chilli paneer or pakora wraps, dosa and bhajis. There's seating if you wish to linger, and Manjit’s serves a range of wine and beers with its curries."](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjdjNjllM2JiLTQ5MzctNDVhMi1hZGM0LWQ2YzNlMTg4Nzk4MzpjMWExN2Y2Mi03ZjM3LTQ5YTItYWY2YS05OWYyNzVjMjUzZTI=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
16. Manjit's Kitchen
Next on the list is Manjit Kaur's Indian kitchen, located in the indoor food hall in Kirkgate Market. The guide said: " Tasty thali plates of home-cooked veggie curries are served alongside chilli paneer or pakora wraps, dosa and bhajis. There's seating if you wish to linger, and Manjit’s serves a range of wine and beers with its curries." Photo: Steve Riding
![The brothers behind this Headingley institution announced their retirement earlier this year, but the Italian restaurant remains open as they look for new owners. Recommended for casual dining and being kid-friendly, BBC Good Food praised the "cross-generational appeal" and relaxed atmosphere.](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjUwOTM0YjYwLTliZGItNDZjNy04ODk4LWVmMDJkMjU1YmIwMjo0YjZhNzhkZi0xYzM1LTRlMDgtOGI0Zi0wNzI5MDljZjNiY2Q=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
17. Salvo's
The brothers behind this Headingley institution announced their retirement earlier this year, but the Italian restaurant remains open as they look for new owners. Recommended for casual dining and being kid-friendly, BBC Good Food praised the "cross-generational appeal" and relaxed atmosphere. Photo: Steve Riding