This week, we're taking a look at the restaurants in Leeds that have received the highest possible food hygiene rating following inspections by the Food Standards Agency in 2026.
We've excluded cafes, takeaways and pubs, focusing solely on sit-down restaurants inspected so far this year.
Food hygiene ratings are awarded by the Food Standards Agency following inspections of restaurants, pubs, cafes, takeaways and other food businesses.
Ratings range from zero to five, with a score of five meaning hygiene standards are considered "very good". A rating of one means "major improvement is necessary".
Here are the 27 sit-down restaurants in Leeds which have impressed inspectors so far this year:
7. Ecco Pizzeria - 5★
This pizzeria on Otley Road, Headingley, was inspected on January 16, 2026. | Iconic Media
8. Tori Nori - 5★
Fern Modern Sushi, in Central Arcade, was inspected on July 14, 2026. | Canva
9. Kasa Rosa - 5★
This Mediterranean restaurant on Middleton Road, Morley, was inspected on January 14, 2026. | Iconic Media
10. L'Aquila Restaurant - 5★
This restaurant on High Street in Boston Spa was inspected on February 6, 2026. | Google
11. Mango Restaurant - 5★
Mango on Bank Street, Wetherby, was inspected on January 21, 2026.
12. Mazar Restaurant - 5★
This restaurant on Roundhay Road was inspected on March 10, 2026. | Google