As the days get shorter and temperatures begin to drop, there's something particularly appealing about sitting down to a warm, hearty meal.
Autumn is a good excuse to swap lighter summer dishes for comforting food, from roasts to steaming bowls of ramen.
We've rounded up 13 Leeds restaurants that are perfect for an autumn meal - whether it's because of their seasonal menus, cosy settings or the warming dishes they serve.

7. House of Fu - 15-19 The Headrow, Leeds LS1 6PU
When temperatures drop, a steaming bowl of ramen is hard to beat. House of Fu specialises in Japanese-inspired ramen, with a cocktail bar and karaoke lounge upstairs. | Yorkshire Evening Post

8. Ox Club - 19a The Headrow, Leeds LS1 6PU
Ox Club's menu is built around open-fire cooking and seasonal British produce, with a menu changing almost daily according to Yorkshire's seasonal harvest. | Yorkshire Evening Post
9. Chef Jono at V&V - 68 New Briggate, Leeds LS1 6NU
For something more adventurous, Chef Jono at V&V offers tasting menus built around seasonal produce. The restaurant's five-course menu changes with what is available, making it a perfect spot for an autumn meal. | Yorkshire Evening Post Photo: Simon Hulme

10. The Mustard Pot - 20 Stainbeck Ln, Chapel Allerton, Leeds LS7 3QY
The Mustard Pot is a neighbourhood pub in Chapel Allerton that makes a good autumn option when you're after a relaxed meal away from the city centre. | Yorkshire Evening Post

11. Deer Park Hotel - 68 Street Ln, Roundhay, Leeds LS8 2DQ
The Deer Park Hotel is well placed for an autumn day out, sitting on Street Lane close to Roundhay Park. Stop by for a bite after a walk through the park. | Deer Park Hotel Leeds/Google

12. Lamb & Flag - 1 Church Row, Leeds LS2 7HD
The Lamb & Flag is the sort of cosy pub that comes into its own in autumn, sitting right next to Leeds Minster with a traditional interior and a good selection of food and Leeds-brewed beer. | Yorkshire Evening Post Photo: James Hardisty


