Solo diner Lisa Smales chose Whitehall, as did several other readers. Smales said: "It changes its specials daily on top of an already super extensive menu. Service is ALWAYS on point. I’m a solo diner and I’m always looked after and not made to feel singled out like some restaurants. Impeccable food & service every time." | Iconic Media Group

placeholder image — Solo diner Lisa Smales chose Whitehall, as did several other readers. Smales said: "It changes its specials daily on top of an already super extensive menu. Service is ALWAYS on point. I’m a solo diner and I’m always looked after and not made to feel singled out like some restaurants. Impeccable food & service every time." | Iconic Media Group

Leeds diners name the one restaurant they'd eat at for the rest of their lives

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Published 30th Jun 2026, 11:43 GMT

Leeds diners share their top picks for places they'd eat at forever

Leeds food lovers have been revealing the restaurants they would happily keep returning to forever after being asked one simple question on Facebook.

We asked readers: "If you could only eat at one Leeds restaurant for the rest of your life, it would be ____."

The responses quickly flooded in, with people nominating everything from independent neighbourhood favourites to well-established city centre restaurants.

Below are the 13 most popular restaurants, based on over 450 comments.

13. Viva Cuba

This Kirkstall Road restaurant is the favourite of Laura White, Gareth Evans, Mike Grossbard and many more. | Iconic Media Group Photo: James Hardisty

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13. Viva Cuba

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