From premium steakhouses to casual family food spots to neighbourhood bistros, this is the region that has it all.
Now, as the weather warms up and restaurants enter their busiest few months of the year, many of us rely on recommendations on where to eat next.
Every month, booking website OpenTable analyses almost 500,000 new global diner reviews to help diners discover the next dinner destination.
Here is their list of the 10 most booked restaurants in Leeds and Wakefield for this month🍴
1. The Ivy
Located in the Victoria Quarter in the city centre, The Ivy takes the number one spot as the most booked restaurant in Leeds and Wakefield right now. With a specialism in modern British cuisine, this restaurant is a fine dining favourite. | James Hardisty
2. The Ivy Asia
In second place is The Ivy's sister restaurant The Ivy Asia on Vicar Lane. The luxury dining spot is known for pan-Asian flavours and opulent decoration. | National World
3. Bill's
Popular around the country, the Leeds branch of Bill's is currently one of the most booked restaurants in the region. The city centre food place is a family favourite with popular brunch, lunch, and dinner options. | Google
4. The Empire Cafe
The Empire Cafe on Fish Street may be small in size but it is Leeds' fourth most-booked restaurant right now. Best known for its 'wall of flame' rotisserie chicken, this food destination also won Best Restaurant at the 2026 Oliver Awards. | Steve Riding
5. Three Flames
Three Flames first arrived in Wakefield in 2022 and it's quickly become popular. The steakhouse is a top spot for locals and tourists alike who are craving premium steak cuts. | Scott Merrylees
6. The Restaurant Bar & Grill Leeds
Taking the sixth spot is The Restaurant Bar & Grill, a much-loved dining spot for grill classics and seafood. After a £2 million refurbishment in 2023, this City Square restaurant gives you the chance to enjoy modern British cuisine amidst an impressive atmosphere. | James Hardisty