Diners' Choice: Neighbourhood gem restaurants in West Yorkshire

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Updated 05 December 2024

Looking for the best restaurants that are the best neighbourhood gems in West Yorkshire? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyses nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you book, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Wood Fire Dine

4.9

4.9 (485)

£25 and under

Pizzeria

Leeds

About the restaurant

WOOD | FIRE | DINE is an artisan pizzeria based in Yorkshire with bar area Vespers. Owned by award winning Chef Mark Baber Pizza chef of the year 2019 & Finalist for 2021.

We pride ourselves on our authentic hand making processes and our commitment to quality and excellence.

Top review

NicolaT

Dined on 13 Dec 2024

Fantastic pizza, one of the best I've had. Lovely little place and excellent service. We'll definitely be back.

Bavette-Leeds

4.9

4.9 (307)

£26 to £40

French

Leeds

About the restaurant

We’re delighted to introduce Bavette. A neighbourhood bistro filled with warm engaging hospitality, with a menu of seasonally led classically driven dishes.

We hope to get that balance of generosity and quality right - that juxtaposition of every day special.

Bavette is a love letter to our favourite places we’ve been to and been lucky enough to be a part of.

Sandy Jarvis and Clément Cousin.

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WillVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Fantastic evening again at Bavette. Enjoyed the comte croquettes, shellfish soup and the bavette au poivre. Will be back again soon!

Hern

4.9

4.9 (21)

£41 and over

British

Leeds

About the restaurant

Hern is a relaxed but ambitious bistro from chef Rab Adams, located in the suburb of Chapel Allerton in North Leeds. Rab and his team build menus by focusing on products that are in season and at their best. Organic vegetables, local cheeses, heritage-breed meat and wild fish all feature heavily.

The restaurant is open:

Wednesday Dinner - a la carte menu
Thursday-Friday Dinner - set menu (4 courses)
& Saturday lunch - a la carte menu

Please note; we need all dietary and allergy information at the point of booking. Sample menus can be found on our website.

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Kai

Dined on 13 Dec 2024

Always a great night out. Lovely food, well paired wine, friendly and helpful service. Our favourite restaurant.

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Experience

New Years Eve @ Hern

Amici Italian Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (510)

£25 and under

Italian

Leeds

About the restaurant

A true taste of Italy, relaxing atmosphere and very Italian feel

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Pam

Dined 6 days ago

The food was amazing and the service excellent . The food and drinks came promptly and nothing was too much trouble

Zorba's Bar and Grill

4.8

4.8 (259)

£25 and under

Greek

Leeds

About the restaurant

Zorbas Bar and Grill can make your dining experience to your taste for a true Greek dining experience. Zorbas Bar and Grill has created an extensive menu that is perfect for any occasion. We have continued to grow over the years our goal remains the same: to provide you with delicious food and great service. We have a great selection of Grills and other Mediterranean dishes . We have a great range of cocktails and a lovely kids menu for the little ones. You and your guests will taste the difference! We guarantee it

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Gillian

Dined on 4 Dec 2024

I really enjoyed my visit there, the food was lovely and the staff were attentive, a good night out, I would definitely go again. Good choice of food and reasonably priced.

Brasserie Blanc Leeds

4.8

4.8 (107)

£25 and under

French

Leeds

About the restaurant

Our brasseries are warm and welcoming with comfortable spaces where you can gather for a leisurely lunch or dinner from our extensive fresh & seasonal à la carte menu. Many of our restaurants have great little bars and lovely outside areas where you can stave off the hunger until dinner with a glass of wine, a beer or a refreshing cocktail.

Our food is sourced with care from some of the best producers and farmers in the country, the dishes are freshly prepared by our wonderful chefs and brought to you by knowledgeable teams who are here to make your visit just as perfect as it can be.

Located in a converted mill with a gorgeous riverfront location, BB Leeds is the perfect dining location in the heart of Leeds. Fabulous French cuisine, expertly mixed cocktails and a brilliant location all mixed together, this is your perfect dining destination whatever the day.

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Mark

Dined on 8 Dec 2024

Excellent again. Lovely food and we loved the ambience.

OBA Kitchen and Bar

4.8

4.8 (280)

£25 and under

Fusion / Eclectic

Leeds

About the restaurant

Delicious Discounts! 🎉

🍹 Sip on the vibrant flavours of togetherness with our special offer: 2 tantalising cocktails for just £14! It’s happy hour all day FROM SUNDAY TO THURSDAY!*🍹🍹

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Tim

Dined on 10 Dec 2024

Great food and good service. Will return if I’m in the area again.

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Experience

OBA BOTTOMLESS BRUNCH

Forde Horsforth

4.7

4.7 (655)

£26 to £40

British

Leeds

About the restaurant

Horsforth-born Matt Healy, known from MasterChef: The Professionals, has come home to Horsforth!

Matt’s ‘food to swear by’ brand has made a real impact on the Leeds dining scene, earning him a 2024 Michelin Plate for the 3rd consecutive year and a mention in The Good Food Guide. His focus on modern British cooking has won over both diners and critics alike.

MasterChef judge Marcus Wareing praised Matt’s sauces as “some of the best he had ever tasted,” while Jay Rayner’s Guardian review simply said, “Bloody hell, that’s good”—though not quite in those exact words.

With experience working alongside some of the best in the industry, Matt’s bringing together a talented team to deliver excellent food and service right here in Horsforth.

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ANDREW

Dined 2 days ago

Wonderful evening, had 6 of the small plate, which a tad too much. Fave dish wre the steak and Carrot salad. Superb service.

Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - Leeds The Springs

4.6

4.6 (300)

£25 and under

Italian

Leeds

About the restaurant

Situated in The Springs, Leeds Thorpe park, Riva Blu can be enjoyed by all the family all day, every day. Simply pop in for a drink or enjoy our full dining experience with authentic Italian-inspired menus. Relax at the bar, view our open kitchen and feel the spirit of Italy on an all-weather alfresco terrace, there’s something here for everyone.
Riva Blu Leeds is the perfect destination for any occasion. Whether it be a bite to eat post shopping through to a large family or group special occasion. Our passionate team will ensure you enjoy every moment and we look forward to welcoming your family and friends into our home.

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Dawn

Dined 6 days ago

Love eating at this restaurant they are polite the food is really good and staff respond to any issues you raise. Noisy environment difficult to have conversations over table.

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Celebrate this New Years Eve with Riva Festiva!

The Three Houses

4.4

4.4 (38)

£25 and under

Bistro

Wakefield

About the restaurant

Traditional 1700s pub with a bar menu of classic British and global food. The Three Houses is located in Sandal just a stones throw from Sandal Castle. Serving local produce - and those a bit further afield - we bring our take of modern bistro food into a vibrant and creative world. We serve seasonally inspired cuisine alongside Yorkshire favourites. If you like Yorkshire puddings then try our giant Yorkshire filled with a full Sunday lunch!!

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Shirley

Dined 1 day ago

Excellent service. Good food at a reasonable price. Recommended!

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Experience

Christmas Day Lunch

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