From modern Italian fare to Indian street food, and lively chains to tiny independent eateries, diners have so much choice it can be hard to know where to visit next. To help you out, we’ve put together a list of some of the most highly-rated restaurants and takeaways in the city.
Here are the 15 top places to eat in Leeds according to Tripadvisor reviews – and what customers had to say about their experience.
![A customer at Dakota Grill, city centre, said: "The food was very delicious and tasty. The service was excellent and our waitress Daisy was very attentive, kind and over all such a lovely host. She made us feel welcome and was super friendly. The ambience of the restaurant was impeccable and I will definitely be visiting again."](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjE2MzRiOGZlLTA5MjAtNDE0YS05NDJiLWJmYjM1MWM4YWUzNDo1OTgxOTgyOC0yNmVhLTQ4NmUtYTVhOS1hMmY1YTc3MmY3YzI=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
13. Dakota Grill
A customer at Dakota Grill, city centre, said: "The food was very delicious and tasty. The service was excellent and our waitress Daisy was very attentive, kind and over all such a lovely host. She made us feel welcome and was super friendly. The ambience of the restaurant was impeccable and I will definitely be visiting again." Photo: Tony Johnson
![A customer at La Taberna, city centre, said: "Excellent food - best tapas I've had. Quick, friendly service. Lovely ambience too. Highly recommended."](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmRjMjYyMjlmLWVhMjAtNDBlMC05MjJiLTU3ZWVmNDJkMzhkYzoxZjc3MjFmOS1kYjAzLTQwZWQtOWRjMS00YmRjMzc3Njg0YzU=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
14. La Taberna Leeds
A customer at La Taberna, city centre, said: "Excellent food - best tapas I've had. Quick, friendly service. Lovely ambience too. Highly recommended." Photo: La Taberna
![A customer at The Station House, Garforth, said: "I had heard about this little restaurant and got to visit at last with a friend. It is so quirky (in a very good way) and unlike any other restaurant I have been to. I had the vegetarian pizza - loads of griddled vegetables and simply delicious!"](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjI4MGRlNTdlLTI1NDEtNDQyNC1hY2E1LWFjYTBlMzE5YTJkYjo3ZGRlNzk3YS0xYzdjLTQzNjYtYjEwNy00NTBjMzI4N2MxMGY=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
15. The Station House
A customer at The Station House, Garforth, said: "I had heard about this little restaurant and got to visit at last with a friend. It is so quirky (in a very good way) and unlike any other restaurant I have been to. I had the vegetarian pizza - loads of griddled vegetables and simply delicious!" Photo: Steve Riding
![A customer at Piccolo, Thorpe Park, said: "Our second time here and we really like this place. The food is amazing but service is impeccable. Hilary was friendly, attentive and professional. Will definitely be coming in again."](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjc1ZjdlYmE5LWI3MGEtNGVkMi1iMWMyLTQ0YTk2Mzc5YjRkYjo4ZWJiYzZhMS00ODRiLTRmZWQtYmU3ZC0yNjY0ODgzNDc0Mjc=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
16. Piccolo
A customer at Piccolo, Thorpe Park, said: "Our second time here and we really like this place. The food is amazing but service is impeccable. Hilary was friendly, attentive and professional. Will definitely be coming in again." Photo: Piccolo
![A customer at The Swine That Dines, city centre, said: "What a great find! The restaurant is small and cosy. To start we chose the salt baked beetroot and French onion soup, both were delicious. The main course was also exceptional, coley with vichyssoise."](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjMwNTk5YzY5LTEyMzQtNDRlYy05N2FiLTBmYmI3ZmY4Y2U2NTowODIxMGZkNS1iOWQ2LTRhNzEtOThjMy00ODUyNTNlMmUwMjc=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
17. The Swine That Dines
A customer at The Swine That Dines, city centre, said: "What a great find! The restaurant is small and cosy. To start we chose the salt baked beetroot and French onion soup, both were delicious. The main course was also exceptional, coley with vichyssoise." Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe