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:
19. Sheesh Mahal - 5★
Seesh Mahal on Kirkstall Road, Burley, was inspected on March 3, 2026. | Iconic Media
20. Six by Nico - 5★
Six By Nico, on East Parade, Leeds, was inspected on March 30, 2026. | Iconic Media Photo: James Hardisty
21. Table 26 - 5★
Table 26 in Church Lane, Swillington, was inspected on February 20, 2026.
22. Tada - 5★
Tada on Otley Road, Headingley, was inspected on April 9, 2026. | Iconic Media Photo: Tony Johnson
23. Tavernaki Bistro - 5★
This Greek restaurant on Great George Street was inspected on January 25, 2026. | x
24. Tharavadu - 5★
Tharavadu in Mill Hill, Leeds’ City Centre, was inspected on February 5, 2026. | Google-Tharavadu