Whether they scooped a Diners' Choice Award or took home big accolades at YEP's very own Oliver Awards, Leeds is home to many fantastic award-winning restaurants in Leeds.
There's many newcomers including Craig Rogan at the Collective and Bricklebank's Cafe and Bar as well as some Leeds-favourites such as Sheesh Mahal.
7. The Grill at Dakota
The Grill at Dakota, on Russell Street, won big this year at the Oliver Awards 2024. It took home Best Hotel restaurant. | James Hardisty/National World Photo: James Hardisty/National World
8. Kino
Kino, located in the Grand Arcade, is another award-winning restaurant to try this year. It won the Sustainability Award at the Oliver Awards 2024 following its nose-to-tail cooking. | Jo Ritchie Photo: Jo Ritchie
9. Chef Jono at V&V
Chef Jono at V&V, located on New Briggate, is another award-winning restaurant in Leeds. The fine dining restaurant won big at the Food Awards England 2023, including restaurant of the year in Yorkshire as well as fine dining restaurant of the year. It also took home Best Customer Service at this year's Oliver Awards. | Jonathan Gawthorpe/National World Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe
10. Lala's Restaurant
Lala's Restaurant in Pudsey was named the best restaurant in Leeds at the British Restaurant Awards 2023. It also won best Asian restaurant in the north of England at the Asian Restaurant Awards 2021. | James Hardisty/National World Photo: James Hardisty
11. Bengal Brasserie
Bengal Brasserie, on Haddon Road in Burley, won an award in the Best Restaurant category at the Curry Life Awards 2023. | James Hardisty/National World Photo: James Hardisty
12. Sqew
Sqew, a kebab shop, won big at the British Kebab Awards 2024. They took home Best Lebanese Restaurant or Takeaway in the UK. | Sqew Photo: Sqew