The city’s restaurant scene has bounced back tremendously following the pandemic, and we are lucky enough to get to review them here at the YEP.
Here are the best restaurants our reviewers have eaten at in 2021 and 2022 so far.
Restaurants are given a score out of ten for food, value, atmosphere and service. Those scores have been averaged out to give a total - and they are presented here in descending order.
7. Manjit's Kitchen - 8.5
Manjit’s Kitchen in Kirkstall Road scored 8 for atmosphere, 9 for food, 8 for service and 9 for value. Pictures is owner Manjit Kaur. Photo: Steve Riding
8. Oba - 8.5
Oba in the Merrion Centre scored 9 for atmosphere, 9 for food, 8 for service and 8 for value. Photo: Oba Leeds
9. Railway Inn - 8.5
The Railway Inn in Rodley scored 8 for atmosphere, 9 for food, 9 for service and 8 for value. Pictured is head chef Garth Kirsten-Landman. Photo: Simon Hulme
10. Eat Your Greens - 8.5
Eat Your Greens in New York Street scored 9 for atmosphere, 8 for food, 8 for service and 9 for value. Photo: Simon Hulme
11. Jamrock - 8.5
Jamrock, which has recently moved to King Charles Street, scored 8 for atmosphere, 8 for food, 10 for service and 8 for value. Pictured is the barbecue jackfruit. Photo: National World
12. The Ivy - 8.5
The Ivy in the Victoria Quarter scored 9 for atmosphere, 9 for food, 8 for service and 8 for value. Photo: Tony Johnson