The decade was a boom time for restaurants serving up a range of tasty cuisine from around the world with classic French, British, Italian, Chinese, Indian and Mediterranean food on menus across the city. These photos plucked from the Yorkshire Evening Post provide a fascinating look at those eateries who made their mark. READ MORE: Unseen photos chart of a golden age of Leeds pub culture LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
1. Leeds city centre
Do you remember Amigos restaurant on Kirkgate? Pictured in April 1999. | Richard Hainsworth Photo: Richard Hainsworth
2. Leeds city centre
Franglais on The Calls was the talk of Leeds after winning the prestigious Oliver Award in 1990. It was run by Paula Horncastle and Pascal Gary. | YPN Photo: YPN
3. Crossgates
Did you enjoy a meal at this Chinese restaurant? The Little Dragon on Austhorpe Road pictured in April 1993. | YPN Photo: YPN
4. Sheepscar
Hansa's on North Street was established in the mid-1980s by Hansa Dabhi, serving Gujarati vegetarian food, this restaurant was already a firm favourite for many by the 1990s. Pictured in December 1990. | YPN Photo: YPN
5. Leeds city centre
La Comida Trattoria Pizzeria on Mill Hill was just a short walk from Leeds City Station and City Square and quickly established itself as one of the city centre's top eating out spots. Pictured in November 1992. | YPN Photo: YPN
6. Leeds city centre
Did you ever visit Brigg-shots Bistro on Lower Briggate in the 1990s? Pictured are owners Gill Richardson and Mark Rowland. | YPN Photo: YPN