10 Great Restaurants In Leeds, Gourmet Eats And Vintage Teahouses
The ‘Knightsbridge of the North’, Leeds is the doyen of dance and classical music in the north: it is the only city outside London to have its own ballet and opera companies. In addition to this thriving cultural scene, Leeds offers a dining experience to match, with numerous culinary gems and fine-dining destinations serving top-quality fare. We take a closer look at Leeds’ ten must-try cultural restaurants.
1. Crafthouse
Restaurant, European, British
There was much fanfare when Trinity Leeds, the immense shopping centre, opened in 2013. Housing many chain restaurants, there is one establishment, however, that stands out from the rest. On the 5th floor, you can find the award-winning Crafthouse: a restaurant that has quickly forged an impressive reputation for fine dining in Leeds. With an emphasis on fresh ingredients sourced locally, such as Bridlington crab and lamb from the Yorkshire Moors, diners can enjoy a gourmet culinary experience whilst drinking in the panoramic view of the city. Additionally, Crafthouse is armed with a Josper oven, which provides a unique technique in the preparation of meat and fish, char grilling at 480 degrees over charcoal.
2. Fourth Floor Harvey Nichols
Bar, Cafe, British, European
When Benjamin Harvey decided to expand his empire, he chose Leeds as the home for his second department store. The Fourth Floor café and bar are a visual feast, owing to their contemporary art deco decor and windows revealing stunning vistas over the city. Their mission is to serve fresh local food underlining the best of Yorkshire in a glamorous setting; highlights include Beverley duck served with confit leg tarte tatin and figs, or line-caught stone bass with mussels and chive velouté.
3. Hansa’s
Restaurant, Indian, Vegetarian
5. Salvo's
Restaurant, Italian, European
6. Sous Le Nez
Bistro, French, European, Vegetarian
7. Just Grand! Vintage Tearoom
Cafe, Contemporary
A beautiful, vintage interior and commitment to the best of British tradition define Just Grand!, a one-of-a-kind cafe in the heart of Leeds. Boasting a brand-new location in the Grand Arcade, this establishment serves up a tantalising assortment of loose-leaf teas, accompanied by delicious scones and teacakes; tea aficionados can also pick ‘the full works’, a speciality that includes unlimited Yorkshire tea and three courses, arranged beautifully on a vintage cake stand. Though the cakes and teas are an obvious draw, the biggest attraction is the cafe’s atmosphere; flowers, pastel colours and vintage clutter dominate the scene, crafting a setting that’s just grand.
8. The Reliance
Bar, Restaurant, Pub, British, Pub Grub
An informal bar-restaurant on the edge of the city centre, The Reliance is a relaxed and friendly environment which delivers delicious modern British dishes, including Yorkshire pork sausages, Erdinger-battered haddock and spatchcocked poussin. With a wide selection of craft beers on offer, an in-house charcuterie and a laid-back decor, The Reliance is a firm favourite for a casual night out, where fresh, homemade food and great drinks are guaranteed.
9. Vavasour at Hazlewood Castle
Restaurant, French
If you fancy eating in a more rural and grandiose setting, then make your way over to Hazlewood Castle. Located just 15 miles away from Leeds, in a town called Tadcaster, this former monastery is surrounded by 77 acres of woodland. The restaurant itself is called Vavasour, named after the family estate which has owned the castle since the Norman times. In addition to many culinary events held throughout the year, Vavasour boasts a menu of local meats and fish, cooked to perfection and served in a historic atmosphere; a must-try for history lovers.
10. Sukhothai
Restaurant, Thai, Asian, Vegetarian
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