Leeds city centre may be packed with restaurants, bars and cafés, but some of the best food and drink spots are hiding much closer to home.
From tucked-away cocktail bars and independent pizzerias to family-run restaurants serving food from around the world, the suburbs are home to plenty of gems that deserve to be discovered.
As part of our Leeds Summer Served campaign, we’ve rounded up 13 brilliant restaurants and bars across Leeds’ neighbourhoods that are worth making a trip for this summer.
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7. La Cantina44 Restaurant 📍Austhorpe Rd, Cross Gates
A lively independent Italian restaurant known for generous portions, homemade pasta and a warm family atmosphere on Austhorpe Road. | La Cantina44 Restaurant
8. Beyond the Red Door 📍Main Street, Horsforth
Hidden behind an unassuming frontage on Town Street, this independent bar serves creative cocktails, proper food and regular live music. | YEP
9. Salute At The White Swan 📍Church St, Rothwell
Set inside the historic White Swan, this stylish Italian serves handmade pasta, stone-baked pizzas and classic Mediterranean dishes. | YEP
10. Wood Fire Dine 📍Commercial St, Rothwell
A cosy independent pizzeria serving authentic Neapolitan-style pizzas cooked in a traditional wood-fired oven. | Google
11. Vesuvius 📍Main St, Garforth
A hidden gem for pizza lovers, Vesuvius specialises in authentic Neapolitan pizzas made with traditional ingredients and techniques. | Google
12. Slow Rise Bakery 📍Sunnybank Ave, Horsforth
One of Leeds' top bakeries, known for its homemade bagels, sweet and savoury bakes, and relaxed neighbourhood feel. | YEP Photo: Simon Hulme