Chippy teas, fish finger butties and even Market fish baos - we've rounded up all the best Fish Friday treats.
Keep reading to find out all our favourite fish dishes in and around Leeds...
St Michael's Fisheries
Open 11.30 - 3pm and from 5pm | St Michael's Grove, Headingley
St Michael’s Fisheries is considered to be one of, if not the oldest chippy in Leeds and has operated almost completely uninterrupted over the last century.
The takeaway even operated during the Second World War as fish and chips was one of the few items that weren’t rationed during this time - and still today you'll find fried fish, chips and mushy peas served from the Spitfire fryers.
Whilst Three's A Crowd is a joy of a gastropub to visit every single day of the week, the Fish Friday deal is the one that's got us heading back at the end of the working week.
you can grab yourself a signature Three’s A Crowd fish and chips, served with mushy peas, charred lemon and tartar sauce paired with an ice cold pint of beer or champagne for £20.
Find out more here.
Power Corruption and Lies
Open from 12pm-10pm | Call Lane, Leeds City Centre
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Think you've seen it all when it comes to a chippy tea? Think again. Head down to Power, Corruption & Lies for fish inside a bao bun. Fresh from Leeds Kirkgate Market and fried onsite, served with crushed edamame, tartare sauce and curry sauce - this is the chippy tea we never knew we needed.
Find out more here.
Murgatroyds
Open 11.30am - 10pm | Harrogate Road, Yeadon
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Now this might be a little further out, but it's well worth a visit. Open since 1994, Murgatroyds go through a whopping 1275 fishes each day with a sit-in diner and takeaway option to choose from.
It's also a great option for those hopping over to Leeds Bradford Airport - you can get 15% off your meal when you show your plane ticket.
Open from 8am-sellout | Boar Lane, Leeds City Centre
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Fish finger butties are truly the ultimate comfort food - and Things In Bread pile them high, pack in the tartare sauce and plenty of greenery for a giant lunchtime treat.
Find out more here.
Eat Your Greens
Open 12-11pm, Wednesday - Saturday | New York Street, Leeds City Centre
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Another contender for the best fish finger butties is Eat Your Greens. The independent foodie spot by a greengrocers by day and restaurant by night, and specialises in all-things organic.
Find out more here.
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New Sheffield pizzeria named one of the world’s best
A Sheffield pizzeria has been named one of the world’s best in a prestigious global ranking.
Forbici, the restaurant where all pizzas are served with a pair of scissors, is the only northern pizzeria to be recognised at last week's Best Pizza Awards 2026.
The awards took place in Milan, and are said to be the Michelin equivalent of the pizza world.
Forbici was named as creating one of the world’s best pizzas, with its master chef recognised as one of the top pizza chefs in the world.
It’s one of just two UK pizzerias listed in the coveted top 100 this year.
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Forbici opened in Manchester back in 2024, and has since expanded across to lovely Sheffield on Millennium Square back in March.
It was also once named by Marco Pierre White as ‘the best pizza’ he’d ever had - quite an accolade.
Biga pizza dough at Forbici is slow-fermented to create a light, risen crust, before being topped with quality ingredients like San Marzano tomatoes and Italian produce.
It also has a lot of northern flavour, thanks to local specials like the Lancashire Hotpot – a pizza topped with crisps.
And all pizzas are served with scissors, inspired by the pizzerias of Naples, to be cut into quarters.
Master baker Davide Argentino is a fifth-generation baker from Napoli. While his family runs two bakeries on his behalf back home, Davide brings a true taste of authentic Neapolitan pizza to the UK.
Commenting on the recognition, Davide said: “It is a huge honour for Forbici to be recognised as one of the best pizzerias in the world.
“Baking has been in my family for five generations, so this is a really proud moment. In crafting Forbici’s signature dough we challenged convention pushing the fermentation process to the limit. Every bite reflects the patience, precision and expertise behind our approach.
“This recognition belongs to our entire team, whose passion, skill and commitment to the craft of pizza-making make Forbici what it is every day.”
An intimate Japanese katsu bar with only 15 seats is coming to Leeds city centre
Clementine Hall
Chef Fern is taking on another venture, and this time it's all about Katsu.
If you know anything about the Leeds food scene, then you'll know the absolute legend that is Chef Fern.
Her first restaurant, Fern Modern Sushi, is a firm favourite amongst locals and visitors alike. Known for their expertly crafted sushi made with only the freshest fish on offer.
Nestled in the Central Arcade, this hole-in-the-wall restaurant captured the hearts of many foodies since opening in 2024.
This year, Chef Fern set her sights on another restaurant on Vicar Lane.
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Tori Nori opened just a couple of months ago, a modern Japanese grill centred around the fiery robata where guests can watch the chefs cook everything from grilled fish to delicious yakitori skewers right in front of their very eyes.
Unsurprisingly, Tori Nori has also been a huge hit.
But there's just no stopping Fern as she goes on to open yet another restaurant in the city centre.
Introducing O Katsu, an intimate restaurant with only 15 covers serving premium katsu.
Katsu is basically a breaded, deep-fried piece of meat, seafood or vegetables. Served with steaming hot rice, shredded cabbage, miso soup and dipping sauces, it's nothing short of delicious and a popular meal enjoyed in Japan.
We don't know much abut the opening just yet, but what we do know is that it'll be located just opposite her first restaurant in the Central Arcade.
There will be no bookings, and the space will feature an open kitchen so guests can watch the magic happen.
One things for sure, if Chef Fern is involved you just know it's going to be brilliant. We'll keep you updated on the opening of O Katsu as and when we find out.
Sophie Smith -
27th March 2024 
