For many, there is nothing more comforting than a classic Indian meal.
Bold, aromatic, and full of flavour, it’s one of the most popular cuisines across the world.
Luckily, Leeds has a variety of spots for Indian food to awaken your taste buds.
Here are the 17 best Indian restaurants across the city according to TripAdvisor rankings - updated for March 2026 - and what customers had to say about the food they tried.
1. Dastaan
📍 Otley Road, Adel. ⭐ 4.9 from 1,346 reviews. 🗣 "Naveen served us - he was lovely and polite and made some excellent recommendations. He recommended the paneer butter masala and butter roti. So good, one of the best Indian dishes I’ve had! We also had the lamb rogan josh which was so tasty." | Yorkshire Evening Post
2. Indian Pakwaan
📍 Merrion Street, city centre. ⭐ 4.9 from 447 reviews. 🗣 "All of the staff here are so friendly, warm and welcoming. The food was absolutely delicious, the peshawari naan being second to none. Would highly recommend to everyone I know for one of the best Indians in the UK." | Gurdeep Samby/Google
3. Jodhpur
📍 Kirkstall Road, Burley. ⭐ 4.9 from 228 reviews. 🗣 "Just found my new favourite Indian restaurant! We all enjoyed our choices from across the menu, everything was so fresh and incredibly delicious. The service was very friendly and timely, we just can’t fault the whole experience. Needless to say, we’ll be back!" | Jodhpur Photo: Jodhpur
4. MyLahore
📍 Cavendish Street, off Kirkstall Road. ⭐ 4.8 from 1,961 reviews. 🗣 "I walked in not really knowing what to expect, but was pleasantly surprised. Great food recommendations, friendly staff and excellent service. A varied and multicultural menu meant there was something for every taste. Food was good, and plentiful. Definitely recommended for all!" | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty
5. The Bird Restaurant
📍 Otley Road, Guiseley. ⭐ 4.9 from 406 reviews. 🗣 "First time visiting - very pleasantly surprised. The setting is simple, but once filled with people the atmosphere was great. Food and service was absolutely fantastic, felt very authentic, can’t wait to visit again." | The Bird Restaurant/Tripadvisor
6. Aarti
📍 Swinegate, city centre. ⭐ 4.8 from 548 reviews. 🗣 "Absolutely beautiful meal, Maratha chicken with such a delicate, flavoursome sauce with chicken that melts in your mouth, crisp & soft garlic naan, gorgeous black dhal. Will definitely be back, totally recommend!" | Jonathan Gawthorpe