Restaurants in West Yorkshire
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Akbar's
Bit of an Egyptian theme going on at this exceptionally popular Indian restaurant – sarcophagi and cat-gods watch over the cutting-edge decor beneath a 'night-in-the-desert' ceiling. The traditional curry dishes come in pyramid-size portions, and they don't take bookings – expect to wait 30 minutes for a table on weekend nights.
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Anthony's
Probably the most talked-about restaurant in town, Anthony's serves top-notch Modern British cuisine (try sea bream with smoked potatoes, peas and mint jelly) to a clientele so eager that they'll think nothing of booking a month in advance. If you go at any other time except Saturday evening, you'll get away with making your reservations a day or so earlier.
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Babycream
Cool drips off the white walls and onto the white leather furniture, where you and your party are gathered to share, fondue-style, in a platter of delicacies from around the globe. As you eat, the background music makes you tap your feet, and before you know it you've settled in for the day and moved on to cocktails. It's the Cream experience, and it's pretty good...
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Brasserie 44
Brasserie 44 is regarded as one of the best restaurants in Leeds. Like the Michelin-starred Pool Court, it is attached to the hotel 42 The Calls, but this place is less formal than its sister operation. It serves up excellent Modern British/Continental food in surrounds featuring leaf and leopardskin.
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Kashmir
Bradford's oldest curry house has top tucker, served with no frills or booze (it's BYO). Whatever you do, go for a table upstairs, as the soul-destroying, windowless basement has all the character of a public toilet. It's just around the corner from the NMPFT.
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No 3 York Place
Any debate over which is the best restaurant in town will feature this superb French eatery, with its regularly changing menu of Gallic delicacies with an English bent - how about roast of lamb with Savoy cabbage, olive mash and a Niçoise sauce?
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Fourth Floor Café
A department store with a fancy restaurant? It could only be Harvey Nicks. It's called a cafe, but don't be fooled: the nosh here is the best of British, even if the portions would only satisfy the models in their catalogue.
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Arts Café
Local art on the walls and a Bohemian vibe throughout make this a popular place for quiet reflection, a chat and a really good cup of coffee to wash down the excellent food - how about some monkfish lasagne?
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Anthony's at Flannel's
The brasserie-style brother of award-winning Anthony's, this bright and cheerful modern restaurant set amid white walls and timber beams features much of Anthony's style stuffed into its excellent sandwiches, salads, lunches and luxurious afternoon teas (£13). If you want to see and be seen, there's also Anthony's Patisserie in the classy setting of the Victoria Quarter arcade across the street.
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Haworth Old Hall
A 16th-century pub serving real ale and decent food. If you want to linger longer, two comfortable doubles cost £65 each.
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Norman
The tasty Japanese noodle menu at one of the city's best bars is the reason to come here before nightfall; this place is as stylish by day as it is popular by night.
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Weaver's
Smart and stylish, with simply the best food in town and a menu featuring local specialities. Get there early to try the tasty two-course bar 'sampler' menu.
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Haworth Tea Rooms
A selection of healthy options including baked spuds and veggie nachos.
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Zouk Tea Bar
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Jamie's Italian
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Salt's Deli
One of Leeds' best delis also has a takeaway counter, offering superb, freshly made soups, salads and sandwiches (Yorkshire pork-and-leek sausage with caramelised red onion and chilli jam is our favourite), plus hot lunch specials that include spinach-and-mushroom lasagne, cous cous with roasted veg, and lamb-and-chickpea curry.
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Relish
Voted one of the UK's Top Five vegetarian restaurants in 2008, Relish adopts a gourmet attitude towards veggie and vegan cuisine, serving dishes such as leek, sage and walnut risotto with parmesan shavings, and Sri Lankan red curry with plantain, lemongrass and black bean cakes. Best book a table to avoid disappointment.
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Pickles & Potter
This rustic cafe is famous for its superb sandwiches, especially the sumptuous roast-beef version compete with mustard, onion marmalade and fresh salad. There's also homemade soup, delicious cakes, and a meat or vegetarian main course of the day.
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Piazza by Anthony
Leeds' landmark new development is the refurbished Corn Exchange, with this cool and contemporary restaurant taking pride of place. The all-day menu ranges from gourmet salads and sandwiches to pasta, meat and fish dishes such as bouillabaisse (Mediterranean fish stew) with confit potatoes and rouille (sauce of olive oil, breadcrumbs, garlic, saffron and chilli).
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Organic House
Practically everything on the menu at this busy local caff is organic, locally produced or fair-trade, from the veggie breakfast to the pâté du jour (served with toast and chutney). There are outdoor tables in the garden, and a shiatsu and reflexology studio upstairs.
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Mooch
This chilled-out little cafe-bar exemplifies Hebden's alternative atmosphere, with a menu that includes a full-vegan breakfast, brie-and-grape ciabatta, and Mediterranean lunch platters of olives, hummus, stuffed vine leaves, tabouleh and more. There's also Krombacher beer on draught, and excellent espresso.
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Livebait
Quality seafood – from Whitby crab and Canadian lobster to fresh oysters and langoustines – is the order of the day in this friendly and welcoming restaurant. Classic fish and chips is done with a light and crispy batter and served with homemade tartare sauce and deliciously minty mushy peas.
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Little Tokyo
Fans of genuine Japanese food should go no further than this superb restaurant, which serves a wide array of quality sushi and sashimi (including half-portions) and Bento boxes – those handy trays that serve the Japanese equivalent of a four-course meal.
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Hansa's Gujarati
A Leeds institution, Hansa's has been dishing up wholesome Gujarati vegetarian cuisine for 20 years. The restaurant is plain and unassuming (save for a Hindu shrine), but the food is exquisite – specialities of the house include samosa chaat, a mix of spiced potato and chickpea samosas with a yogurt and tamarind sauce.
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Cobbles and Clay
This attractive, child-friendly cafe not only offers fair-trade coffee and healthy salads and snacks – Tuscan bean stew, or hummus with pita bread and raw veggie sticks – but also the opportunity to indulge in a bit of pottery painting.
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