This week, we're taking a look at the restaurants in Leeds that have received the highest possible food hygiene rating following inspections by the Food Standards Agency in 2026.
We've excluded cafes, takeaways and pubs, focusing solely on sit-down restaurants inspected so far this year.
Food hygiene ratings are awarded by the Food Standards Agency following inspections of restaurants, pubs, cafes, takeaways and other food businesses.
Ratings range from zero to five, with a score of five meaning hygiene standards are considered "very good". A rating of one means "major improvement is necessary".
Here are the 27 sit-down restaurants in Leeds which have impressed inspectors so far this year:
1. Aagrah - 5★
Aagrah on St Peters Square in Leeds was inspected on March 30, 2026. | Google-Aagrah
2. The Agora - 5★
The Agora on New Road Side, Horsforth, was inspected on January 29, 2026. | The Agora/Google
3. Bill's Restaurant - 5★
Bill's Restaurant, in Albion Place, was inspected on May 14, 2026. | Google
4. Blue Tiger - 5★
Blue Tiger on Ganners Hill in Bramley was inspected on March 19, 2026. | Iconic Media
5. Bundobust - 5★
Bundobust, on Mill Hill in the city centre, was inspected on April 30, 2026. | Iconic Media Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe
6. Ciao Bella - 5★
Ciao Bella, on 22 Dock Street, was inspected on May 21, 2026. | Iconic Media Photo: Tony Johnson