Bavette, in Horsforth, was opened by couple Sandy Jarvis and Clement Cousin in February this year and took home the title at this year’s prestigious culinary awards celebrating independent restaurants across the country.
The guide received more than 60,000 nominations from diners across the UK but it was the French bistro that impressed judges with its “natural ease and warmth of hospitality” and its menu of “authentic, beautifully executed French classics”.
Here are 17 stunning pictures inside the restaurant on Town Street.
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Sandy is also excited to be a part of Horsforth's independent community. He said: "The independent restaurant scene in Leeds has been amazing and is very supportive to each other." | Oliver Lawson Photo: Oliver Lawson
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Pictured is Sandy with one of the dishes at Bavette - Isle of Wight tomatoes, house ricotta, chimichurri and brioche croutons. | James Hardisty/National World Photo: James Hardisty
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The menu at Bavette will continue to evolve with the seasons, Sandy said. | Oliver Lawson Photo: Oliver Lawson
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Pictured is one of the desserts available at Bavette. | Oliver Lawson Photo: Oliver Lawson
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Bavette is open Wednesday - Thursday, 5:30pm to 11pm, Friday - Saturday, noon 3pm, 5:30pm - 11pm and Sunday, noon - 5:30 pm. It is closed on Monday and Tuesday. | James Hardisty/National World Photo: James Hardisty