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.
13. Lupe's Cantina
Lupe's Cantina is a Mexican restaurant in Cardigan Road, Burley, serving Mexican plates with cocktails and beer in an art-filled space. Photo: Gary Longbottom
14. La Bistro
La Bistro is a family-run restaurant in Long Row, Horsforth, serving pizzas, mezze and dishes from across the Mediterranean Photo: Simon Hulme
15. Thai Aroy Dee
Thai Aroy Dee in Vicar Lane, Leeds city centre, serves traditional Thai food in modern surroundings Photo: James Hardisty
16. Jinnah
Jinnah is a family-run curry house on York Road, Seacroft, serving a range of curries from hot and spicy to subtle Photo: Simon Hulme
17. 7 Steps
7 Steps is located in Chapeltown, Pudsey, serving locally-sourced grub in a cosy, rustic setting Photo: Simon Hulme
18. Hooyah Burger
Hooyah Burger is a burger joint on Albion Street, Leeds city centre, which delivers across the city Photo: Hooyah Burger/Deliveroo