Each week, the Yorkshire Evening Post reviewer brings you their verdict on one of the city's many great restaurants – from the latest openings to long-running institutions.
Now well into the second half of the year, we look back at the restaurants and cafés that have impressed the most so far.
Here are 15 restaurants that scored top marks and what our reviewer had to say about them.
7. Fifty-Eight Giardino (9.5/10)
The YEP reviewer visited this Farsley restaurant when it opened back in January and was "stunned" by the quality of its food. It scored a perfect ten for food and service, and 9 for value and atmosphere. | Iconic Media Photo: Simon Hulme
8. The Empire Cafe (9.5/10)
The Empire Cafe on Fish Street is amongst the nation's favourites. And it impressed our reviewer too, who praised its lunch menu and picky bits a score of 10. Atmosphere and service also scored a perfect 10, while it scored an 8 for value. | Iconic Media Photo: Steve Riding
9. Sukhothai (9.5/10)
The YEP Reviewer visited this Thai fine-dining restaurant shortly after it had undergone a major refurb and was thoroughly impressive by its tasteful decor and excellent food. It scored 9 for food and value, while service and atmosphere scored 10. | Iconic Media
10. Bavette (9.5/10)
The YEP Reviewer headed to Horsforth in may for a visit to this French bistro that "brings the je ne sais quoi" for Sunday dinner. Food and service was perfect, while value and atmosphere scored 9. | Iconic Media Photo: James Hardisty
11. Tharavadu (9.5/10)
At Tharavadu, the YEP Reviewer dined next to the Indian cricket team while enjoying "and the parathas are the best I've had". Scored 10 for food, atmosphere and service and 8 for value. | Google-Tharavadu
12. Olive & Thai (9.75/10)
Olive & Thai, in the Queens Arcade, was described as a "hidden gem" by our reviewer, who praised its delicious meals made for sharing. It shows in its score, with 9 awarded for food and 10 for the rest. | Iconic Media