Diners' Choice: Best Ambiance restaurants in West Yorkshire

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Updated December 05, 2024

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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.

Kendell's Bistro

4.7

4.7 (3313)

£26 to £40

French

Leeds

About the restaurant

Kendells Bistro is a casual Informal place to dine with the main focus on quality of food, wine and service within a French bistro atmosphere. It’s relaxed and informal - no waiters topping up wine glasses after every sip or sneaking up behind you with a six foot pepper mill. Cloth napkins but not starched, blackboard menus and open plan kitchen, intimate cosy candles flickering, friendly without pretence.

Bookings of 5 or more will need to contact the restaurant directly, either by emailing info@kendellsbistro.co.uk or calling us on 0113 2436553.

Top review

Katie

Dined 5 days ago

As a group of 4 we each chose something different and no one was dissapointed. Would recommend the lamb dishes. Intimate atmosphere with a nice selection of drinks to choose from including low alcohol.

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.

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.

Top review

Sarah

Dined 1 day ago

We loved the whole experience from the staff help with the menu to everything we ate, the cocktails … all of it was flawless , we cannot 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.

The Ivy Asia, Leeds

4.7

4.7 (2432)

£25 and under

Asian

Leeds

About the restaurant

Located in Leeds' Victoria Quarter - we are perfectly placed for shoppers, tourists and locals alike, offering a glamorous getaway with stunning décor and fantastic fusion flavours, seven days a week.

Top review

Kirsten

Dined 2 days ago

All excellent, although surprised to see children.

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Experience

New Year's Eve Experience

Experience

Festive Set Menu

Experience

Ivy Asia Festive Afternoon Tea

Izgara Mediterranean Grill, Garforth

4.7

4.7 (155)

£26 to £40

Mediterranean

Leeds

About the restaurant

Operating from the former Barclays bank in Garforth we aim to take Mediterranean cuisine to the next level. Our team has over 30 years of experience in cooking Mediterranean food; the mouth-watering menu includes something for everyone.

While the menu undergoes seasonal changes, what remains constant is our commitment to quality. Whether it's our Galician style grilled octopus starter or our signature main courses like the Izgara mixed grill, our focus is always on using the best ingredients to create dishes that delight the senses.

Top review

Mark

Dined 1 day ago

Fantastic meal. All dishes were excellent but Deserts in particular were superb.

Devour

4.6

4.6 (1829)

£26 to £40

Contemporary Italian

Holmfirth

About the restaurant

Nestled in the picturesque and historic Holme Valley; tucked away between ancient woodland and the gentle ebb and flow of the winding River Holme… lies Devour, a stone’s throw away from the cobbled streets of Holmfirth.

“Old School Italia with a little Devour Twist”

We’re located in a beautifully restored former Wood Turning Mill and Dyehouse, with Riverside Garden and Wild Flower Meadow, with decor embracing our post-modern industrial heritage with the warmth and energy of an Italian Piazza.

At Devour it’s simple; Good food, great music, family and friends!

We hope to be your new favourite place!

Top review

Sophia

Dined 3 days ago

My son and I had a wonderful and memorable evening- perfect in every way ….. 💕🍾🥂

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Experience

Quintessentially English with a Devour Twist

Experience

Christmas Feasting

Experience

Wanderlust Wednesday -Toscana

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.

Top review

Natalie

Dined on Dec 8, 2024

Lovely atmosphere and lovely food, excellent price too

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