For week three of the Yorkshire Evening Post's Leeds Summer Served campaign, we're taking a look at the wide range of hotel restaurants which have become destinations in their own right.
Whether you're looking for premium steaks, modern British cuisine, Italian classics or rooftop dining with a view, these hotel restaurants are among the best Leeds has to offer.
1. Dakota Grill – Dakota Leeds
One of Leeds' most acclaimed hotel restaurants, Dakota Grill is renowned for its premium steaks, fresh seafood and stylish surroundings. It's a popular choice for everything from business lunches to special occasions. | Iconic Media Photo: James Hardisty
2. The Banksia – Hotel Indigo Leeds
Opened in 2025, The Banksia offers Mediterranean-inspired small plates, signature cocktails and all-day dining within Hotel Indigo Leeds, with dishes made using locally sourced produce. | Iconic Media
3. Azotea – Hyatt Place Leeds & Hyatt House Leeds
Perched on the 12th floor of Hyatt Place Leeds, Azotea combines panoramic city views with a Latin American-inspired menu, cocktails and one of the city's newest rooftop dining experiences. | Iconic Media Photo: Gerard Binks
4. Gino D'Acampo – Leeds Marriott Hotel
Celebrity chef Gino D'Acampo's restaurant at the Leeds Marriott serves classic Italian favourites, pizzas and pasta alongside a heated outdoor terrace in the heart of the city. | Gino D'Acampo
5. Cinnamon Kitchen – The Queens Hotel
Opened in 2025 inside the Queens Hotel, Cinnamon Kitchen is the first northern outing of chef Vivek Singh's restaurant popular group. The menu takes diners on a culinary journey across India, combining regional flavours with seasonal British produce in elegant Art Deco-inspired surroundings overlooking City Square. | Cinnamon Kitchen
6. Gott's Bar & Kitchen – The Met Hotel
Following the refurbishment of The Met Hotel, Gott's Bar & Kitchen serves seasonal British dishes, cocktails and sharing plates in stylish surroundings. | YEP