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.

7. Zorbas Bar and Grill
Many readers recommended Zorbas Bar and Grill, in Crossgate Shopping Centre, as the best independent restaurant in Leeds. Bernie McGreavey said: “Amazing food every time & lovely staff…” | Steve Riding/National World Photo: Steve Riding

8. The Whitehall Restaurant & Bar
Many people recommended The Whitehall Restaurant & Bar as the best indie restaurant in Leeds. Located in West Point, the Whitehall has a modern British menu. | Google Photo: Google

9. The Cut and Craft
Ewan Watkinson recommended the Cut & Craft, in Victoria Quarter, saying it is a “lovely place”. | Tony Johnson/National World Photo: Tony Johnson

10. The Oxford Place
Dainis Girupnieks said gluten-free restaurant The Oxford Place, a small walk away from the Town Hall, is one of the best independent restaurants in Leeds. | Tony Johnson/National World Photo: Tony Johnson

11. Lavanta Meze Bar & Grill
David Anthony Jones said Mediterranean restaurant Lavanta Meze Bar & Grill, in Weetwood, is the best indie restaurant in the city. | National World Photo: National World

12. Bab Tooma
Adele Hirst said Middle Eastern restaurant Bab Tooma, in Roundhay Road, is one of the best indie restaurants in Leeds. | James Hardisty/National World Photo: James Hardisty