The Whitehall Restaurant and Bar has made it onto a list of the top 10 Sunday roasts in the UK.
Labelling themselves as 'an independent in the city of Leeds', Whitehall is a modern restaurant based on Wellington Street serving up British cuisine using classic ingredients.
Guests can enjoy high quality classics such as fish and chips as well as pizza and pasta, but over the past few years they have become famous for their incredible Sunday roast.
And now, this accolade has been recognised by viral Instagram account Rate Good Roasts who have released their ultimate top 10 Sunday roasts in the UK list.
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The Rate Good Roasts panel sampled more than 200 Sunday dinners across the country, assessing them on everything from meat to venue to value for money.
Whitehall Restaurant and Bar comes in at number 8, after a thorough review against 10 categories including vegetables, sides, potatoes, gravy, Yorkshire pudding, venue, drinks, value, and service.
The Loch & The Tyne, Old Windsor 96% and Hawksmoor, Manchester 96%
Castle Farm, Midford 95.5%
Belzan, Liverpool 95%
The Elgin, Maida Vale 94% and Gladstone Bistro, Stalybridge 94%
Greens, Sale 93%
Bank, Bristol 92.5%
Jones&Sons x Madame Pigg, Dalston 91% and The Whitehall, Leeds 91%
The Gin Trap Inn, Ringstead, 90%
Maray, Manchester 89%
Tom Casson, the account’s chief judge, said: "There's something romantic about a Sunday Roast. It's an event. Whether it’s an opportunity to see old friends or a family celebration of some kind. You don't want to be let down. As an adult, it almost feels like you are going out, out on a Sunday.
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"You want a stand out dish on the specials board, a lamb or a porchetta and a creative main option for our veggie or vegans friends. Personally I want the Yorkshire puddings big enough to act as a vessel for the gravy. Potatoes need to be in that sweet venn diagram spot of fluffy and crispy."
Whether you fancy a succulent rump of beef or a vegetable wellington, Whitehall caters to all in a relaxed, intimate setting and we can certainly see why it has been ranked on this list.
A much-loved independent restaurant in Leeds has announced it will be closing its doors.
Kuala Lumpur Cafe opened its doors in Headingley in 2019 by Bart and Hirman, who wanted to bring authentic Malaysian cooking to the city of Leeds.
Throughout the years, they'd built up a reputation for their beautiful curries and vibrant street food dishes, all of which were made using Hirman's family recipes.
So much so, that in 2024 they opened a kitchen inside White Cloth Hall in the city centre when the Grade II listed food hall first opened.
Their kitchen sadly closed a year later, but their Headingley restaurant remained open serving the students and locals with their famous beef rendang, nasi lemak and more.
Sadly, Kuala Lumpur Cafe have taken to social media to announce that they will be closing their doors for good as of this Saturday 17 October.
Their statement reads: "Thank you to all our customers and team that made Kuala Lumpur Cafe possible across the last few years. After a long consideration, we have decided that our last trading day will be Saturday 17 October.
"If you have a booking after this date, we'll be calling you over the next few days to try to move it to an earlier date before we close.
"It's been our pleasure to serve Malaysian food to the community. Best regards, KL Cafe."
Of course, in true Leeds fashion, local businesses and customers flocked to the comments to express their sadness and show their support.
One comment reads: "Such a shame. This was genuinely the best Malay food I had outside of Malaysia. Will be missed greatly", whilst another thanks the cafe for "all the delicious food over the years".
If you want to visit Kuala Lumpur Cafe one last time, then you have until this Saturday to do so. Go and wish them a proper farewell.
A Miami-inspired deli serving Cuban sandwiches, stacked subs and cigars has opened in a Leeds suburb
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After making a name for itself over in Leeds city centre, Alfonso's Deli 2.0 has touched down in Horsforth.
Famed for it’s toasted Cuban sandwiches, stacked subs and loaded breakfast bagels - Alfonso's Deli in Leeds' beautiful Grand Arcade serve up some of the best sandwiches in the city.
They've built up such a good reputation in fact, that they have now opened a second deli in the up-and-coming suburb of Horsforth.
Located in a prime location on New Side Road, this deli has a slightly different look to their original space, complete with a beautiful red awning and stuffed to the brim with American memorabilia.
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Here you can find fresh Cuban coffee which goes wonderfully with their authentic toasted Cubano sandwiches, perfectly crafted with their house-made bread which are then pressed made-to-order.
New for Horsforth, they're now serving New York deli sandwiches on brand-new house schiacciata bread.
And the bread is as fresh as it gets, made in their own bakery downstairs alongside a selection of New York deli bakes.
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Stuffed with toppings such as smoked deli meats, cold cuts, fresh cheese and whatever else you fancy.
Oh and it doesn't stop there, you can also buy a cigar if you fancy it alongside a selection of merch, hot sauces and provisions like tinned fish.
So whether you're stopping by on your way to work for a morning coffee or treating yourself to a stellar sandwich for your lunch, Alfonso's Deli is here to whisk you away to Miami for the afternoon.
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They're officially opening their doors to the public this Thursday 15 October, and we just know it's going to go down and absolute storm.
Make sure to pop down and give them a big warm welcome to the neighbourhood.
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