Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in West Yorkshire

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Updated December 05, 2024

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

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.

Top review

Kai

Dined on Dec 13, 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

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 Dec 13, 2024

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

Box Tree Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (1367)

£41 and over

British

Ilkley

About the restaurant

Please note we now only offer a tasting menu for all reservations.

This small renowned restaurant in the heart of Ilkley was founded in 1962. It was the first 2 Michelin Starred restaurant outside of London and for over 60 years has continued to be at the forefront of northern Gastronomy.

The modern British menu and extensive wine cellar offer food lovers an unforgettable experience. The kitchens commitment to the best, freshest ingredients, with an emphasis on locally sourced, fresh ingredients from farmers and local suppliers.

The Box Tree represents a combination between 21st century efficiency and exquisite good taste. Whilst the kitchen boasts the latest equipment, the restaurant features a collection of art and antiques which define the style and luxury for which the Box Tree is famed.

Top review

Janet

Dined 1 day ago

Excellent, service, food, wine, ambience. Lovely relaxing afternoon.

The Whitehall Restaurant & Bar

4.8

4.8 (1462)

£25 and under

British

Leeds

About the restaurant

The Whitehall Restaurant & Bar offers a modern British cuisine using classic ingredients to create simple yet imaginative dishes. We also offer daily specials which showcase our chefs passion and ensures the freshest quality produce.

The venue offers a spacious bar area in which you can enjoy a pre-dinner cocktail or after work drinks. Our wrap around terrace is perfect for alfresco dining in the summer months.

The nearest parking facilities are Citi Park on Whitehall Road. Alternatively, guests can benefit from a 10% discount at Q-Park Sovereign Square & Q-Park Albion Street when pre-booking your parking using the code WHITEHALL on their website: Q-Park Leeds - https://www.q-park.co.uk/en-gb/cities/leeds/.

Top review

Daniel

Dined 5 days ago

The staff are amazing . So friendly and accommodating.

Ox Club at Headrow House

4.8

4.8 (1388)

£26 to £40

Grill

Leeds

About the restaurant

Award winning contemporary grill restaurant specialising in live-fire cooking with Head Chef, Will Campbell, showcasing the best of Yorkshire produce with imaginative changing menus. Ox & Friends collaboration evenings take place on the last Wednesday of the month.

Featured in the Michelin Guide & Good Food Guide.

If you have any issues booking your preferred slot please email info@oxclub.co.uk or ring us from 5pm Weds-Fri, 12pm Sat-Sun as we may be able to squeeze you in!

Top review

Kisha

Dined 5 days ago

Amazing food and amazing service!! Can’t wait to return!

Forde Horsforth

4.7

4.7 (654)

£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.

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

Top review

Gillian

Dined on Dec 4, 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.

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.

Top review

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!

Sous Le Nez

4.8

4.8 (1829)

£26 to £40

Bistro

Leeds

About the restaurant

It’s all about a different atmosphere. It’s about good food. It’s about good service and attention to detail. There’s a reason Sous Le Nez is renowned in Leeds. In fact, our award-winning basement bar and bistro – in a handy, city centre location – has been providing mouth-watering food to Leeds diners since 1991. Our wine list is as unique as it is extensive, and our lunchtime and evening menus are creative and very popular.

Top review

Angela

Dined 1 day ago

Thank you to all the team for looking after us… food was amazing as always 😃

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Popular dish

French Onion Soup

Popular dish

Soup of the Day or French Onion Soup

Popular dish

Crème Brûlée

Escape Restaurant & Bar

4.8

4.8 (911)

£26 to £40

Mediterranean

Leeds

About the restaurant

We are proud to welcome you to Escape Restaurant & Bar situated in the heart of Horsforth. The venue offers British and Mediterranean cuisine served in newly refurbished deco, we source local produce to create simple but yet delicious food paired with especially/carefully selected wines. Join us at Escape Restaurant & Bar for pre-dinner drinks and enjoy al fresco dining in the summer months. Whatever it is you want to escape from we got it covered #SometimesYouGottaEscape

Top review

Paul

Dined 3 days ago

We had the Christmas special as we do each year. We would just like to say how outstanding it was this evening for our 50th first date anniversary. The food was cooked to perfection - brilliant.

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