With temperatures dropping below freezing and snow on the way, a warming curry might be just what you need.
We’ve got no shortage of fantastic Indian restaurants in Leeds, and four of them have recently been celebrated in the British Indian Good Food Guide - with Prashad, Tharavadu, Kerala Canteen and Aagrah scooping a place on the culinary bible.
But where do customers think are the best spots in the city for Indian food?
Here are the top 25 Indian restaurants in Leeds according to TripAdvisor rankings - updated for January 2026 - and what customers had to say about their experience.
1. Dastaan
📍 Otley Road, Adel. ⭐ 4.9 from 1,321 reviews. 🗣 "Warm hospitality, delicious flavours, and a cosy vibe. Dastaan Leeds never disappoints - highly recommended." | Yorkshire Evening Post
2. Indian Pakwaan
📍 Merrion Street, city centre. ⭐ 4.9 from 412 reviews. 🗣 "We loved the Christmas menu and were so well looked after. The food is delicious and very well presented. We can also recommend the cocktails." | Gurdeep Samby/Google
3. MyLahore
📍 Cavendish Street, off Kirkstall Road. ⭐ 4.8 from 1,952 reviews. 🗣 "Such a beautiful place with excellent service and delicious food! I tried the prawn Achari Karahi, something I’d never had before. It was absolutely amazing. So flavourful, and paired with the best naan bread I’ve ever had." | James Hardisty
4. Aarti
📍 Swinegate, city centre. ⭐ 4.8 from 536 reviews. 🗣 "This restaurant is superb. Authentic dishes that are freshly prepared to a high quality, professional and polite service and a friendly atmosphere." | Jonathan Gawthorpe
5. The Bird Restaurant
📍 Otley Road, Guiseley. ⭐ 4.9 from 387 reviews. 🗣 "Had a wonderful meal with family on Christmas Day. The food was beautiful and the service was excellent, despite the restaurant being full. Whilst all the dishes we ordered were very good, the Mustard Fish Tikka and the Chicken Saagwala were exceptional." | The Bird Restaurant/TripAdvisor
6. Voujon
📍 Otley Road, Headingley. ⭐ 4.8 from 554 reviews. 🗣 "We had the best Indian meal for a long time this evening, here at Voujon. Tasty food, big portions and good service. All the staff were very friendly, it was a lovely experience." | Bruce Rollinson