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.
7. Stuzzi
Stuzzi is an Italian restaurant in the Grand Arcade, Leeds city centre, serving little plates of Italian cuisine served in small osterias and bars throughout Italy Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe
8. Darvish
Darvish is a traditional Persian restaurant in Roundhay Road, Harehills, serving kebabs, casseroles and vegetarian dishes Photo: Jim Moran
9. Heaney and Mill
Heaney and Mill is an independent restaurant and cocktail bar in Otley Road, Headingley, serving breakfast, meat dishes, sandwiches, seafood and desserts, plus Sunday roast Photo: Tony Johnson
10. Little Tokyo
Little Tokyo is a Japanese restaurant in Central Road, Leeds city centre, offering a variety of traditional dishes from sushi to chicken teriyaki Photo: James Hardisty
11. Salvo's
Italian restaurant Salvo's opened in Otley Road, Headingley, in 1976 and continues to serve classic Italian dishes in stylish surroundings. Pictured is co-owner Gip Dammone, son of founder Salvatore. Photo: Steve Riding
12. Luigi's Pizzeria Trattoria
Luigi's Pizzeria Trattoria is a tiny restaurant and takeaway in Selby Road, Halton, serving home-cooked pizzas and other Italian dishes Photo: Google