Every week, the Yorkshire Evening Post sends a different reviewer to dine out in Leeds to test out if restaurants across Leeds are really worth the hype.
Their job is to share not only what they thought of the food but the service, atmosphere, and value for money too.
This year, our reviewers have tried a variety of food spots from fine dining restaurants to casual brunch cafes, to tasty takeaways.
Here are 11 restaurants which scored top marks and what our reviewers had to say.
7. Federal - 9.25
Located on 34 Boar Lane, brunch cafe Federal first opened its doors late last year. When our reviewer went to check it out, they said the food spot has a "lively, social atmosphere" with "warm and personable" staff. | Federal
8. Kofi & Co - 8.5
Kofi & Co on 61 Market Place, Wetherby, is a cafe which says it is 'hot on coffee, big on food'. When our reviewer visited in January, they said "this is a hotspot perfect if you want a casual drink, a delicious brunch, or maybe even both at once." | National World
9. Farsley Curry Craft - 8.25
Farsley Curry Craft on 54 Town St in Farsley, is another new restaurant in Leeds. Our reviewer said they experienced "fantastic" service at the Indian food spot and praised the Curry Craft Special Blend which was "cooked to perfection". | Google Street View
10. Madre - 8.25
Located on 4 Wellington Place, Madre is a new restaurant which brings a taste of Mexico City to Leeds. When our reviewer visited last month, they said the Mexican restaurant's menu was "polished, considered and full of personality." | Jonathan Gawthorpe
11. Blackhouse Bar and Grill
2026 marks 18 years since Blackhouse Bar and Grill first arrived in Leeds on 31-33 East Parade. When our reviewer visited in February, they said the restaurant is "one of the strongest steak offerings in Leeds" with a "classic‑meets‑contemporary identity." | Blackhouse Bar and Grill