Independent restaurants are the lifeblood of our city’s food and drink scene – and we have heaps of them, from tiny takeaways in Harehills to fine-dining restaurants in the city centre.
We asked Yorkshire Evening Post readers for their favourite independent restaurants in the city and had hundreds of responses. Here are 19 of their recommendations.
1. 19 of the best independent restaurants
Here are 19 of the best independent restaurants in Leeds according to our readers Photo: National World
2. Blue Tiger
Blue Tiger is a long-standing, family-run Indian and Bangladeshi restaurant in Bramley Photo: Tony Johnson
3. Wood Fire Dine
Wood Fire Dine is a pizzeria in Commercial Street, Rothwell. Pictured is owner and award-winning chef Mark Baber. Photo: Simon Hulme
4. Tuana Bistro
Tuana Bistro is a Mediterranean restaurant in The Crescent, Adel, specialising in Greek and Turkish dishes Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe
5. Zorbas Bar and Grill
Zorbas Bar and Grill is a family-owned Greek restaurant in Austhorpe Road, Cross Gates. Pictured is owner and head chef Besmir Shehu. Photo: Steve Riding
6. Wen's
Wen's is a family-run restaurant in North Street, Leeds city centre, serving home-cooked Chinese plates, dumplings and nibbles in a cosy space Photo: James Hardisty