From curry houses serving mouthwatering dishes to restaurants bringing a slice of Italy to Leeds, there is just so much variety in our city.
To make the choice a little easier, we have rounded up 12 of the best independent restaurants in the city - according to our readers.
Many restaurants are in north-east leafy suburb Meanwood, which was just named among the 10 coolest neighbourhoods in Britain last month.
1. Da Vito Ristorante
Andy Holder recommended Italian restaurant Da Vito, in York Place. | Google Photo: Google
2. Little Tokyo
Verity Bedford-Read named Little Tokyo, a Japanese restaurant in Central Road, as the best indie restaurant in the city. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty
3. The Shears Yard
James Browne recommended Shears Yard, a Modern European restaurant in Wharf Street, as the best independent restaurant in Leeds. | Google Photo: Google
4. Souvlaki Corner
Christina Ploutarchou said Souvlaki Corner was the best independent restaurant in Leeds. Located in Dixon Lane, Souvlaki Corner has a Greek menu. | Matt Moore/Google Photo: Matt Moore/Google
5. Zucco
Andrew Riley said Italian restaurant Zucco, in Meanwood Road, is one of the best restaurants in Leeds. | James Hardisty/National World Photo: James Hardisty
6. CULTO
Mandy Rose Lane said Culto, in Stainbeck Road, is “an amazing Italian restaurant”. | Google Photo: Google