We are truly spoilt for choice for fantastic restaurants in Leeds. But if you’re looking to treat yourself to something special, the Michelin Guide is a good place to start.
This year, three city venues have been featured in the guide with one being a completely new entry, Craig Rogan at The Collective.
The Ox Club has maintained its spot for a whopping seventh year running and firm favourite The Man Behind The Curtain has been omitted from the list, as Michael O’Hare shut down his restaurant to re-invent the concept and with that gave up his one Michelin Star.
There’s also some great spots across West Yorkshire featured on the guide, which are well worth a visit if you fancy a trot out of the city centre.
Here are the full list of Michelin recommended restaurants in Leeds.
Ox Club
Where: Bramleys Yard, The Headrow, Leeds
Price: ££
What the guide says: “A former mill houses this multi-floor venue comprising a beer hall, cocktail bar, event space and restaurant. The latter boasts a wood-fired grill imported from the USA; rustic, smoky-flavoured dishes showcase Yorkshire ingredients.”
Craig Rogan at The Collective
Where: 33 Boar Lane, Leeds
Price: £££
What the guide says: “Housed inside the creative hub that is ‘The Collective’, in the centre of bustling Leeds, this minimally decorated spot operates as a café by day and a restaurant by night.
Thoroughly modern, clever cooking is offered by the eponymous chef, who knows how to put an immense amount of flavour into every dish – the violet potato with ox cheek, bone marrow and lovage is a prime example of the kitchen’s talents. Choose between a 5 or 8 course tasting menu, or from the concise à la carte.”
HOME
Where: 3 Brewery Place, Leeds
What the guide says: “Set alongside the River Aire, this spacious ground floor restaurant is filled with natural light. The enthusiastic team serve pre-paid, set price menus and cooking shows imagination, creativity and a playful edge. For the optimum experience, go for the 10 course menu with wine pairings to match.”
Forde
Where: 7 Town Street, Horsforth
Price: £
What the guide says: “Experienced chef Matt Healy – a onetime ‘MasterChef: The Professionals’ contestant – has come home to Horsforth to open this rustic bistro and wine bar. His appealing menu features appetising small plates with Mediterranean influences; two or three per person works well, and there are some well-chosen wines, craft beers and cocktails too.”
Prashad
Where: 137 Whitehall Road, Drighlington
Price: ££
What the guide says: “Set over two floors of a former pub, this colourfully decorated, family-run restaurant offers interesting, original Indian vegetarian cooking inspired by the owners Gujarati heritage. Dishes are substantial in both size and flavour and spicing is well-judged; the dosas are popular.”
To find out more, take a look at Michelin’s website.
