7. The Olive Press
Simple 'rustic' italian food done well. It's beautiful location on Canal Wharf made for some scenic meals. Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe
8. Anthony's, Boar Lane
Opened by precocious, then-24-year-old, Anthony Flinn in March 2004, it attracted immediate and almost universal critical acclaim and quickly established itself as the jewel in the citys culinary crown. Specialised in molecular gastronomy.
9. Piazza by Anthony, Corn Exchange
Chef Anthony Flinn introduced a 118-cover brassiere-style restaurant, cocktail bar, private dining rooms, cafe and specialist food outlets including a bakery, patisserie chocolate shop, cheese shop and donut shop. Closed in 2013. Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe
10. Leodis, Sovereign Street,
Popular with the ultra-trendies during the early 2000s, the red brick, polished wood and glass give this brasserie a chic city feel. Photo: Steve Riding
11. Hansa's, North Street
Hansa and Kishor Dabhi retired in 2019 after 33 years at the helm of what is thought to be the city's longest running independent Indian restaurant. Photo: Gary Longbottom
12. North Sea Chinese, west Leeds
Proved popular with locals in Stanningley during its 26 years in business. Owners Alvin and Gee were well known in the community. Photo: Mark Bickerdike