Leeds restaurants: The best places to eat according to Tripadvisor reviews including Riva Blu

We might be bias, but we think Leeds is the foodie capital of the north.

By Abbey Maclure

Published 13th Oct 2023, 16:30 GMT

From Michelin-recommended restaurants serving British classics to tiny street food vans cooking up scrumptious treats, the city has got it all.

If you’re deciding where to dine out this weekend, then we’ve got you covered. Here, we round up the 15 best-rated restaurants in Leeds according to Tripadvisor reviews.

Here’s what customers had to say about their food in their reviews.

These 15 restaurants are the best-rated in Leeds on Tripadvisor

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These 15 restaurants are the best-rated in Leeds on Tripadvisor Photo: National World

"The decor and vibe is lovely and clean. The service was excellent and the food was wonderfully presented, tasted delicious and the plates were picked clean."

2. Dastaan, Adel

"The decor and vibe is lovely and clean. The service was excellent and the food was wonderfully presented, tasted delicious and the plates were picked clean." Photo: Abbey Maclure

"Genuine Italian restaurant! Found this gem through Tripadvisor and it was genuinely delicious. From entering the door it felt authentic, friendly and welcoming."

3. La Piola, Park Square

"Genuine Italian restaurant! Found this gem through Tripadvisor and it was genuinely delicious. From entering the door it felt authentic, friendly and welcoming." Photo: Google

"Great service despite being incredibly busy. The sharing starter for two people was superb, and served sizzling. All mains were excellent, with traditional and novel dishes."

4. Bengal Brasserie, Burley

"Great service despite being incredibly busy. The sharing starter for two people was superb, and served sizzling. All mains were excellent, with traditional and novel dishes." Photo: Scott Merrylees

"Great atmosphere and lovely staff, great thank you to Alex and the gentleman at the restaurant reception for your service. The food was delicious and deserved to be a Michelin recommended place."

5. Dakota Grill and Restaurant, Russell Street

"Great atmosphere and lovely staff, great thank you to Alex and the gentleman at the restaurant reception for your service. The food was delicious and deserved to be a Michelin recommended place." Photo: Tony Johnson

"Exceptional pizzas best I've ever tasted. Value for money. Attentive and friendly waitress service. Lovely vibe to the restaurant."

6. Rudy's Pizza Napoletana, Headingley

"Exceptional pizzas best I've ever tasted. Value for money. Attentive and friendly waitress service. Lovely vibe to the restaurant." Photo: Steve Riding

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