Nostalgic pictures showcase 15 Leeds restaurants in the early 2000s that we have loved and lost

By Joseph Keith

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Published 28th Oct 2022, 04:45 GMT

Updated 28th Oct 2022, 11:35 GMT

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They were there for us on special occasions, for festive feasts or just a midweek treat.

These photo gems from the YEP's archives celebrate the Leeds restaurants that we have loved and lost in the early 2000s.They showcase 15 different eateries operating between 2000 and 2002 that have since closed their doors in Leeds.LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join the YEP's Leeds Retro group on Facebook.

The interior at Maxi's restaurant, Leeds, in the early 2000s.

. Maxi's Restaurant

The interior at Maxi's restaurant, Leeds, in the early 2000s. Photo: Peter Langford

Dinos Homarus, at Blades Court, Leeds. Pictured are chefs, Manfred, Michael, George & Sami in the restaurant in the early 2000s.

. Dinos Homarus. Blades Court

Dinos Homarus, at Blades Court, Leeds. Pictured are chefs, Manfred, Michael, George & Sami in the restaurant in the early 2000s. Photo: Peter Langford

A new giant paella pan arrives from Spain to Spanish restaurant, Tarasca, in Chapel Allerton, Leeds. Pictured in November, 2002, is manager Vincent Bremaud, left, and owner Nigel Crinson.

. Tarasca, Chapel Allerton

A new giant paella pan arrives from Spain to Spanish restaurant, Tarasca, in Chapel Allerton, Leeds. Pictured in November, 2002, is manager Vincent Bremaud, left, and owner Nigel Crinson. Photo: Dan Oxtoby

The Millrace restaurant in Kirkstall, Leeds. The team are pictured in 2002.

. Millrace restaurant, Kirkstall

The Millrace restaurant in Kirkstall, Leeds. The team are pictured in 2002. Photo: Peter Langford

Tampopo's restaurant, South Parade, Leeds. Pictured are chefs cooking in 2000.

. Tampopo's restaurant, South Parade, Leeds.

Tampopo's restaurant, South Parade, Leeds. Pictured are chefs cooking in 2000. Photo: BRUCE ROLLINSON

Mohan Patel, owner of Chilli Peppers restaurant on Roundhay Road, Oakwood, Leeds, pictured on February 20, 2001.

. Chilli Peppers restaurant, Oakwood

Mohan Patel, owner of Chilli Peppers restaurant on Roundhay Road, Oakwood, Leeds, pictured on February 20, 2001. Photo: Simon Hulme

The interior at Maxi's restaurant, Leeds, in the early 2000s.

1. Maxi's Restaurant

The interior at Maxi's restaurant, Leeds, in the early 2000s. Photo: Peter Langford

Dinos Homarus, at Blades Court, Leeds. Pictured are chefs, Manfred, Michael, George & Sami in the restaurant in the early 2000s.

2. Dinos Homarus. Blades Court

Dinos Homarus, at Blades Court, Leeds. Pictured are chefs, Manfred, Michael, George & Sami in the restaurant in the early 2000s. Photo: Peter Langford

A new giant paella pan arrives from Spain to Spanish restaurant, Tarasca, in Chapel Allerton, Leeds. Pictured in November, 2002, is manager Vincent Bremaud, left, and owner Nigel Crinson.

3. Tarasca, Chapel Allerton

A new giant paella pan arrives from Spain to Spanish restaurant, Tarasca, in Chapel Allerton, Leeds. Pictured in November, 2002, is manager Vincent Bremaud, left, and owner Nigel Crinson. Photo: Dan Oxtoby

The Millrace restaurant in Kirkstall, Leeds. The team are pictured in 2002.

4. Millrace restaurant, Kirkstall

The Millrace restaurant in Kirkstall, Leeds. The team are pictured in 2002. Photo: Peter Langford

Tampopo's restaurant, South Parade, Leeds. Pictured are chefs cooking in 2000.

5. Tampopo's restaurant, South Parade, Leeds.

Tampopo's restaurant, South Parade, Leeds. Pictured are chefs cooking in 2000. Photo: BRUCE ROLLINSON

Mohan Patel, owner of Chilli Peppers restaurant on Roundhay Road, Oakwood, Leeds, pictured on February 20, 2001.

6. Chilli Peppers restaurant, Oakwood

Mohan Patel, owner of Chilli Peppers restaurant on Roundhay Road, Oakwood, Leeds, pictured on February 20, 2001. Photo: Simon Hulme

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