They showcase the city's booming dining scene throughout the 1980s, a decade which in restaurants across Leeds catered for all tastes and budgets. They were run by a renegade band of chefs and entrepreneurs who dared to push the boundaries and challenge people's eating habits READ MORE: 25 Leeds pubs you may remember from the 1980s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
13. Da Mario's
Da Mario's restaurant on The Headrow was at the peak of its powers when this photo was taken in December 1983.
14. Oakwood Beefeater
The Oakwood Beefeater restaurant on Easterly Road boasted cosy little 'houses' ready to seat just six people. This photo was taken in January 1985.
15. Regent
The Regent restaurant on Harrogate Road - pictured in July 1984 - offered 155 named dishes serving up Cantonese cuisine.
16. Orient
'Tonight, don't taste. Feast!' The Orient on The Headrow was a popular choice among foodies. Pictured in July 1982.
17. The Mermaid
The Mermaid gained a reputation for some of the best fish and chips in Yorkshire. The restaurant had moved in to Stainbeck Parade on Harrogate Road in September 1983.
