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.
13. Forde
Forde, on Town Street in Horsforth, is another award-winning restaurant in Leeds. The restaurant, which was opened by Masterchef star Matt Healy in 2022, scooped a Diners’ Choice Award last year. Healy also took home the Judges' Choice Award at the 2024 Oliver Awards. | James Hardisty/National World Photo: James Hardisty
14. The Swine That Dines
The Swine That Dines, in North Street, won big at the Oliver Awards in 2019. The modern British restaurant is often considered a hidden gem. | Simon Hulme/National World Photo: Simon Hulme
15. Dastaan Leeds
Dastaan arrived in Leeds in 2022 and scooped Best World Restaurant at the Oliver Awards 2024. | Bruce Rollinson/National World Photo: Bruce Rollinson
16. Bundobust
Bundobust, in Mill Hill, won Best Dog Friendly Venue at the Oliver Awards last year. | Jonathan Gawthorpe/National World Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe
17. Empire Cafe
Empire Cafe, located on Fish Street took home Best Cafe or Deli at the 2024 Oliver Awards. | Simon Hulme/National World Photo: Simon Hulme
18. Sheesh Mahal
This Kirkstall Road venue is a multi award-winning Pakistani restaurant. In 2014, the restaurant was the announced the Best in West Yorkshire in the Cobra Good Curry Guide. | Bruce Rollinson/National World Photo: Bruce Rollinson