The British Restaurant Awards (BRA) is an annual awards ceremony that picks out the best places to eat across the country.
Hosted by the World Restaurant Awards Group (WRAG), customers are invited to vote for their favourite restaurants across a range of categories.
There are 10 restaurants in the running for ‘Best Restaurant Leeds’.
And a further two Leeds restaurants have been nominated in other categories, competing against restaurants from across the country.
Winners will be announced during a ceremony at the Sway, London, on September 12.
Here are the 12 Leeds restaurants nominated:
1. British Restaurant Awards 2022
The following Leeds restaurants have been shortlisted in the British Restaurant Awards 2022 Photo: National World
2. Bill’s Leeds - Best Restaurant Leeds
Bill's Leeds is among the 10 finalists for the Best Restaurant Leeds category. The contemporary European chain dishes up separate breakfast, afternoon tea, lunch and dinner menus - and it's just launched a bottomless brunch. Photo: Simon Hulme
3. Tattu - Best Restaurant Leeds
Tattu is a contemporary Chinese restaurant on East Parade that's a hit with the city's celebs. The striking restaurant fuses traditional flavours with modern cooking methods and exquisite presentation. Photo: Steve Riding
4. Fazenda - Best Restaurant Leeds
Granary Wharf restaurant Fazenda offers a unique Rodizio way of dining. Servers carve up 15 types of grilled meat at your table, with a wide range of salads and hot dishes. Photo: Gary Longbottom.
5. Sous Le Nez - Best Restaurant Leeds
Sous Le Nez is a French dining room tucked away in a basement in Quebec Street. Diners can feast on the classical French menu along with something from the 40-page wine list.
[Note: The restaurant is closed from August 21 until September 1] Photo: James Hardisty
6. Chef Jono at V&V - Best Restaurant Leeds
Chef Jono at V&V is a restaurant by Masterchef finalist Jono Hawthorne, offering a modern British dining experience with a focus on seasonal ingredients. Chef Jono won Best Chef at the YEP's Oliver Awards earlier this year. Photo: Chef Jono at V&V