Explore our list of standout restaurants in the city, each chosen for its unique offerings and consistent quality. Experience good food, thoughtful pairings, and the local culinary scene at its best.
A taste of Thailand with a view! Perched in the heart of Leeds, Chaophraya offers a refined take on Thai cuisine in an elegant setting. From fragrant curries to fresh, zesty salads, every dish is packed with authentic flavours. The stylish rooftop terrace adds an extra touch of magic—perfect for a relaxed lunch or a special evening out. Whether you're a Thai food lover or new to the cuisine, this is a spot that’s sure to impress!
A taste of Thailand with a view! Perched in the heart of Leeds, Chaophraya offers a refined take on Thai cuisine in an elegant setting. From fragrant curries to fresh, zesty salads, every dish is packed with authentic flavours. The stylish rooftop terrace adds an extra touch of magic—perfect for a relaxed lunch or a special evening out. Whether you're a Thai food lover or new to the cuisine, this is a spot that’s sure to impress!
Located in the heart of Leeds city centre at East Parade, Tattu Leeds is a stunning evolution of the modern Asian concept, visually inspired by the intricate progression of body art and tattoo line work. The interior is a sensory journey, featuring dark marble floors, stone-grey walls, and the brand’s signature canopy of purple cherry blossoms, symbols of good luck and life, offset by white roses that pay homage to the Yorkshire emblem. The vibe is "sultry and immersive," characterized by low-level mood lighting and "attention-grabbing fauna" that create the feeling of a secret, futuristic garden party. With its theatrical plates and innovative cocktails, often presented with clouds of dramatic smoke, the atmosphere is unapologetically glamorous and highly photogenic. It is a soulful destination for "special occasions," blending high-end art installation aesthetics with an energetic, "extra" social buzz.
Located in the heart of Leeds city centre at East Parade, Tattu Leeds is a stunning evolution of the modern Asian concept, visually inspired by the intricate progression of body art and tattoo line work. The interior is a sensory journey, featuring dark marble floors, stone-grey walls, and the brand’s signature canopy of purple cherry blossoms, symbols of good luck and life, offset by white roses that pay homage to the Yorkshire emblem. The vibe is "sultry and immersive," characterized by low-level mood lighting and "attention-grabbing fauna" that create the feeling of a secret, futuristic garden party. With its theatrical plates and innovative cocktails, often presented with clouds of dramatic smoke, the atmosphere is unapologetically glamorous and highly photogenic. It is a soulful destination for "special occasions," blending high-end art installation aesthetics with an energetic, "extra" social buzz.
Perched above Merrion Street in the historic Grand Arcade, Stuzzi Leeds is a grand yet intimate space defined by towering arched windows, trailing vines, and an eclectic Italian aesthetic. The restaurant’s philosophy celebrates stuzzichini—traditional Venetian-style small plates designed for sharing. Highlighting authentic regional recipes, the ever-changing menu features pasta made entirely in-house from imported Neapolitan flour. Standout dishes include deep-fried arancini stuffed with rich cheese, succulent slow-cooked meat ragùs, and their signature crisp four-cheese deep-fried lasagne. It serves as a vibrant, flavour-driven sanctuary for those wanting a genuine journey into Italy's hidden culinary landscapes.
Perched above Merrion Street in the historic Grand Arcade, Stuzzi Leeds is a grand yet intimate space defined by towering arched windows, trailing vines, and an eclectic Italian aesthetic. The restaurant’s philosophy celebrates stuzzichini—traditional Venetian-style small plates designed for sharing. Highlighting authentic regional recipes, the ever-changing menu features pasta made entirely in-house from imported Neapolitan flour. Standout dishes include deep-fried arancini stuffed with rich cheese, succulent slow-cooked meat ragùs, and their signature crisp four-cheese deep-fried lasagne. It serves as a vibrant, flavour-driven sanctuary for those wanting a genuine journey into Italy's hidden culinary landscapes.
Located in the heart of Leeds city centre opposite the Conservatoire and next to the Leeds Playhouse, Kerala Canteen brings a modern, interactive twist to traditional South Indian dining. The interior artfully pairs elements of Japanese minimalism with modern Keralan vibes, featuring colourful terracotta walls, intricate stencilling, traditional woven mats, and beautiful foliage that evokes a sense of "Kerala under the moonlight". The atmosphere is vibrant, social, and easygoing, capturing the community-driven spirit of a traditional village toddy shop, the Keralan equivalent of a neighborhood pub. Guests are greeted with a warm, complimentary cup of spiced Sulaimani tea before diving into an accessible, Spanish-influenced tapas format where robust, aromatic small plates are served as soon as they are ready. Headed by MasterChef alumnus Bobby Geetha, the kitchen fuses imported coastal spices with fresh Yorkshire produce to create affordable, punchy masterpieces. Adding to the venue's allure is the intimate Kerala Canteen Bar tucked below, which leans into Leeds' nightlife scene with spice-infused heritage cocktails, craft beers, and a relaxed after-hours charm. It is a soulful city sanctuary that perfectly balances the creativity of fine dining with the lively, inclusive buzz of a casual hangout.
Located in the heart of Leeds city centre opposite the Conservatoire and next to the Leeds Playhouse, Kerala Canteen brings a modern, interactive twist to traditional South Indian dining. The interior artfully pairs elements of Japanese minimalism with modern Keralan vibes, featuring colourful terracotta walls, intricate stencilling, traditional woven mats, and beautiful foliage that evokes a sense of "Kerala under the moonlight". The atmosphere is vibrant, social, and easygoing, capturing the community-driven spirit of a traditional village toddy shop, the Keralan equivalent of a neighborhood pub. Guests are greeted with a warm, complimentary cup of spiced Sulaimani tea before diving into an accessible, Spanish-influenced tapas format where robust, aromatic small plates are served as soon as they are ready. Headed by MasterChef alumnus Bobby Geetha, the kitchen fuses imported coastal spices with fresh Yorkshire produce to create affordable, punchy masterpieces. Adding to the venue's allure is the intimate Kerala Canteen Bar tucked below, which leans into Leeds' nightlife scene with spice-infused heritage cocktails, craft beers, and a relaxed after-hours charm. It is a soulful city sanctuary that perfectly balances the creativity of fine dining with the lively, inclusive buzz of a casual hangout.
On the corner of Lower Briggate and Swinegate, tucked beneath the striking Hotel Indigo, The Banksia arrived on the Leeds dining scene in 2025 and has been turning heads ever since. Award-winning Head Chef Craig Rogan — formerly Chef of the Year and Best Restaurant winner — has built a menu that leans heavily into Turkish and Greek influences: sharing plates roaming from mezze and wood-fired dishes to bold signature mains, all made with fresh local produce. The room itself is warm and generous — booth seating, low lighting, a cocktail bar doing serious work — with a live DJ on Friday and Saturday nights giving the space an energy that few hotel restaurants manage. Relaxed, characterful, and very Leeds.
On the corner of Lower Briggate and Swinegate, tucked beneath the striking Hotel Indigo, The Banksia arrived on the Leeds dining scene in 2025 and has been turning heads ever since. Award-winning Head Chef Craig Rogan — formerly Chef of the Year and Best Restaurant winner — has built a menu that leans heavily into Turkish and Greek influences: sharing plates roaming from mezze and wood-fired dishes to bold signature mains, all made with fresh local produce. The room itself is warm and generous — booth seating, low lighting, a cocktail bar doing serious work — with a live DJ on Friday and Saturday nights giving the space an energy that few hotel restaurants manage. Relaxed, characterful, and very Leeds.
Born out of a collaboration between Liverpool's Belzan and London's Breddos Tacos, Madre arrived in Leeds in April 2026 and brought the energy of Mexico City's best restaurants with it. At Wellington Place, an open kitchen sits at the heart of the room — booths and big tables surrounding it, built for groups and long evenings. The menu roams across Mexico's regions: rich Oaxacan moles, Baja-style ceviche, wood-grilled Sonoran meats, birria tacos with slow-cooked beef shin, and margaritas in every conceivable form. At the heart of it all is the Mexican tradition of sobremesa — the art of lingering at the table long after the meal is over. Already a firm favourite in Manchester and Liverpool, Leeds was always next. Now it's here, and it's very hard to leave.
Born out of a collaboration between Liverpool's Belzan and London's Breddos Tacos, Madre arrived in Leeds in April 2026 and brought the energy of Mexico City's best restaurants with it. At Wellington Place, an open kitchen sits at the heart of the room — booths and big tables surrounding it, built for groups and long evenings. The menu roams across Mexico's regions: rich Oaxacan moles, Baja-style ceviche, wood-grilled Sonoran meats, birria tacos with slow-cooked beef shin, and margaritas in every conceivable form. At the heart of it all is the Mexican tradition of sobremesa — the art of lingering at the table long after the meal is over. Already a firm favourite in Manchester and Liverpool, Leeds was always next. Now it's here, and it's very hard to leave.
They went before you.
‘"Dipping my toe"’
‘"It's like a little sneak peak"’
‘"I want to do every city"’
‘Exploring our local area’
‘"It's a good thing to do with friends"’
‘"You get to try different things"’
‘The fact that we can trial different restaurants...’
‘"Range of different restaurants"’
‘"Everything you could wish for really"’
Tickets can only be purchased in advance on this site. Sales, cancellations, and other changes close at 3 PM two days before the tour starts. After payment, you can find your ticket in our free app.
1After purchase, your account and our app show 1. Your ticket 2. Your allergies and dietary notes 3. The restaurants Your 'route' is the order in which you visit the restaurants. You can add or change dietary notes and change your route until 3 PM two days before the tour starts.
2The Tour starts at noon. Present your ticket and enjoy your meal. Once done, no need to wait for anyone: you can proceed to the next restaurant. At each stop, show your ticket, relish the dish and drink, and then continue to the next. The kitchens close at 5pm.
3Change or cancel until 3 PM two days before the tour starts
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The cost of The Restaurant Tour is £79-£99 per person, depending on location. This includes six dishes, each paired with a suitable wine (or occasionally an alternative beverage). These will be served across six unique restaurants during the tour. Plus, you'll have access to the "Restaurant Tour" app.
No, The Restaurant Tour is self-guided. The complimentary app provides a list of all the restaurants you'll visit, presented in the correct sequence.
Once you've made your purchase, your ticket is automatically linked to your email address. Simply log into our app using that email, and your ticket will be available there.
After ordering, you can add or change allergies and dietary notes per person from your account or the app. This is possible until 3 PM two days before the tour starts. If something is not listed, email us at info@restauranttour.co.uk.
Yes, but it depends on the route's capacity. You can choose a route when you buy the ticket, or adjust it afterward in the app.
You may cancel without incurring any charges until 3 PM two days before the tour starts. For Sunday tours, that means Friday at 3 PM. Beyond this point, we can't accept cancellations due to the preparations the restaurants will have made in anticipation of your visit.
Yes, you can change the date of your ticket until 3 PM two days before the tour starts. After this deadline, we can't make any changes as the restaurants will have already prepared for your visit.
Liverpool
Experiencing the light bites and accompanying drinks at each restaurant was enjoyable, we visited places we didn’t know of until that day. The route was well planned and although we knew a lot of people were taking part that day, it did not feel busy or at all rushed as the starting routes varied. We went with friends and had a great day. Would recommend.
Customer
Really novel idea! Each restaurant was warm and welcoming. The chosen establishments were good quality and staff were really nice. The dish and the drinks were good quality and well thought out. A really fun afternoon and fantastic value.
Liverpool
All enthusiastic entrepreneurs with a passion for wine and food! It's nice to give as a gift and it's really fun. The service at 1 restaurant was not quite great, so that was a bit of a shame, but the other 5 were perfect.
Glasgow
My husband and I went in the Glasgow Merchant City Restaurant Tour. At each restaurant the food was wonderful and we got drink for each course too. We could tour as quickly or as slowly as we wanted and we had plenty of time to visit all restaurants. We definitely plan to go on another tour and will know it is so good to buy as a gift! I have recommended this tour to friends and colleagues who have also taken the opportunity to go on a food tour!
Customer
I wasn’t sure what to expect but I loved every minute of the afternoon. The varied choice of restaurants was great and all of them went out there way to make it a great experience.
Liverpool
Experiencing the light bites and accompanying drinks at each restaurant was enjoyable, we visited places we didn’t know of until that day. The route was well planned and although we knew a lot of people were taking part that day, it did not feel busy or at all rushed as the starting routes varied. We went with friends and had a great day. Would recommend.
Customer
Really novel idea! Each restaurant was warm and welcoming. The chosen establishments were good quality and staff were really nice. The dish and the drinks were good quality and well thought out. A really fun afternoon and fantastic value.
Liverpool
All enthusiastic entrepreneurs with a passion for wine and food! It's nice to give as a gift and it's really fun. The service at 1 restaurant was not quite great, so that was a bit of a shame, but the other 5 were perfect.
Glasgow
My husband and I went in the Glasgow Merchant City Restaurant Tour. At each restaurant the food was wonderful and we got drink for each course too. We could tour as quickly or as slowly as we wanted and we had plenty of time to visit all restaurants. We definitely plan to go on another tour and will know it is so good to buy as a gift! I have recommended this tour to friends and colleagues who have also taken the opportunity to go on a food tour!
Customer
I wasn’t sure what to expect but I loved every minute of the afternoon. The varied choice of restaurants was great and all of them went out there way to make it a great experience.
Manchester
We had a great day. Every restaurant was very friendly and very well organised. Just trying a sample of their delicious meals is enough to make us want to visit them again. The variety in the dishes was brilliant, from Indian tapas, sliders, Spanish, Vietnamese, pizza and cheese & crackers, we had it all, together with the lovely drink accompaniments. Would highly recommend to anyone, great value for money.
Customer
What a wonderful, sociable way to spend a Sunday afternoon, sampling different restaurants that we probably wouldn’t have tried, but will definitely visit again now👍Something for everyone, walking, talking, great fun, clever app, will definitely be booking again. Thank you🙏🏻
Customer
Such an incredible concept. The best possible way to spend a Sunday afternoon.
Bristol
Very nice to do on a Sunday afternoon. Nice to get to know new restaurants. All participants did their very best to serve us delicious dishes. All dishes were tasty and particularly innovative.
Birmingham
The wide range of flavors was perfect. Each restaurant we visited had its unique charm, and the warm welcome from the staff made the day even more enjoyable. I discovered so many new restaurants! I can't wait to return.
Manchester
We had a great day. Every restaurant was very friendly and very well organised. Just trying a sample of their delicious meals is enough to make us want to visit them again. The variety in the dishes was brilliant, from Indian tapas, sliders, Spanish, Vietnamese, pizza and cheese & crackers, we had it all, together with the lovely drink accompaniments. Would highly recommend to anyone, great value for money.
Customer
What a wonderful, sociable way to spend a Sunday afternoon, sampling different restaurants that we probably wouldn’t have tried, but will definitely visit again now👍Something for everyone, walking, talking, great fun, clever app, will definitely be booking again. Thank you🙏🏻
Customer
Such an incredible concept. The best possible way to spend a Sunday afternoon.
Bristol
Very nice to do on a Sunday afternoon. Nice to get to know new restaurants. All participants did their very best to serve us delicious dishes. All dishes were tasty and particularly innovative.
Birmingham
The wide range of flavors was perfect. Each restaurant we visited had its unique charm, and the warm welcome from the staff made the day even more enjoyable. I discovered so many new restaurants! I can't wait to return.
