The British Restaurant Awards (BRA) is an annual awards ceremony that picks out the best places to eat across the country.
Hosted by the World Restaurant Awards Group (WRAG), customers are invited to vote for their favourite restaurants across a range of categories.
There are 10 restaurants in the running for ‘Best Restaurant Leeds’.
And a further two Leeds restaurants have been nominated in other categories, competing against restaurants from across the country.
Winners will be announced during a ceremony at the Sway, London, on September 12.
Here are the 12 Leeds restaurants nominated:
7. The Oxford Place - Best Restaurant Leeds
The Oxford Place is a 100 per cent gluten free fine-dining restaurant in Leeds, with a focus on British classics. There's an extensive gluten free drinks list, as well as puddings. Photo: Tony Johnson
8. Black Market - Best Restaurant Leeds
Black Market is a modern bistro in Chapel Allerton which features on the Michelin Guide. The menu offers a mix of small plates, or visit for brunch, a Sunday roast or a drink at the cocktail bar. Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe
9. Blue Sakura - Best Restaurant Leeds
Blue Sakura is a colourful restaurant in Merrion Way, offering Japanese-style tapas - all-you-can eat sushi and pan-Asian dishes. Wash it down with sake or cocktails. Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe
10. Angelica - Best Restaurant Leeds
Angelica is a bar and restaurant on the rooftops of Trinity Leeds shopping centre. The food menu includes brunch, snacks, grill dishes and sushi, as well as a range of desserts. Photo: Angelica
11. Well Oiled - Best Restaurant leeds
New Detroit-style pizza joint Well Oiled is opening a permanent residency in the Meanwood Tavern, formerly East of Arcadia, in October. Baked in unique rectangular steel pans from the States, Well Oiled’s pizzas use focaccia-style dough and will be served with toppings made with British ingredients. Photo: Well Oiled
12. Sukhothai - Best Restaurant Chain and Best International Cuisine
Leeds-based restaurant group Sukhothai has been shortlisted for Best Restaurant Chain and Best International Cuisine. Founded by Thai chef Ban Kaewkraikhot in 2002, the restaurants offer authentic Thai food with first-class service, in sophisticated surroundings. Photo: Tony Johnson