And luckily for us, there is a wide variety of choice in Leeds when it comes to eating out, from fine-dining British cuisine to Italian delis. Get the latest on all of the news from across Leeds sent directly to your inbox with our free daily newsletter We have rounded up 19 of the best restaurants in Leeds that have a five-star rating on TripAdvisor to make the choice a little easier.
There is something for everyone on this list with restaurants across all cuisines including Indian, Korean and Ethiopian.
![A customer at Riva Blu, in Park Row, said: “Wonderful warm service from the moment you walk in the door. Delicious food in a lovely atmosphere. Very attentive service and a very good range of traditional foods.”](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2024/05/25/14/35/Riva%20Blu%20%282%29.JPG.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
7. Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar
A customer at Riva Blu, in Park Row, said: “Wonderful warm service from the moment you walk in the door. Delicious food in a lovely atmosphere. Very attentive service and a very good range of traditional foods.” | James HardistyPhoto: James Hardisty
![A customer at MyLahore, in Cavendish Street, said: “The service is awesome. Venera provided excellent service. Food was amazing. Very authentic and tasty. We are regulars at this place.”](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjRmY2U5NGM5LTRhYTQtNGIyNy1iNDYyLWFkMjQ4ZTg5OGFlYzo0NzBlYWVmYy04ODg4LTQ1ZjktYWI3OS1lMWExNDk2NGJlMDg=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
8. MyLahore
A customer at MyLahore, in Cavendish Street, said: “The service is awesome. Venera provided excellent service. Food was amazing. Very authentic and tasty. We are regulars at this place.” | James HardistyPhoto: James Hardisty
![A customer at the Stables, in Wetherby, said: “Great food, properly cooked and really good value. No pretensions, our hosts were welcoming and friendly to our young pooch who felt right at home. Highly recommended.”](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2024/02/14/12/07/the%20stables%20bar%20and%20restaurant%2C%20elisabeth%20pugh.jpg.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
9. The Stables Bar & Restaurant
A customer at the Stables, in Wetherby, said: “Great food, properly cooked and really good value. No pretensions, our hosts were welcoming and friendly to our young pooch who felt right at home. Highly recommended.” | Elisabeth Pugh/GooglePhoto: Elisabeth Pugh/Google
![A customer at La Palmera, in Roundhay, said: “Love our local Mediterranean restaurant, we’re so lucky to have it on our doorstep. Monika, Imad & the team are always so helpful & happy. The food can’t be faulted, never had a bad meal here, you can’t go wrong.”](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjdhMmQyNmYwLTVhMzgtNGRhMy1iYzE2LWEzNzdiMjg1MjA0Njo0NjI4NWYwNC03NWQwLTQ2MDYtYmI4Yi1hN2FjMWJkNDFkZTg=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=779)
10. La Palmera
A customer at La Palmera, in Roundhay, said: “Love our local Mediterranean restaurant, we’re so lucky to have it on our doorstep. Monika, Imad & the team are always so helpful & happy. The food can’t be faulted, never had a bad meal here, you can’t go wrong.” | GooglePhoto: Google
![A customer at the Swine That Dines, in North Street, said: “Lovely evening with friends. A mercifully brief menu was high quality throughout, every dish was excellent. Great service and ambience.”](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjU1YTFmMTZkLTgwNDctNDNjNC04MDUzLWU4YzA3ZTkzODY3YjpkMWQyZTc4Yy04ODQ4LTQzYWEtYTA2NC01NDZjNmVlMzMwN2M=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
11. The Swine That Dines
A customer at the Swine That Dines, in North Street, said: “Lovely evening with friends. A mercifully brief menu was high quality throughout, every dish was excellent. Great service and ambience.” | Simon Hulme/National WorldPhoto: Simon Hulme
![A customer at Piassa, in Roundhay Road, said: “I’ve never eaten Ethiopian food before. And what an introduction! The Beyaynetu was so incredibly tasty, I loved the variety of dishes all served in the delicious Injera bread (another 1st for me). Next time I’m in Leeds I will definitely be back.”](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjExMWExYzQwLTJlODctNDU2ZC1iYzRjLWZhNzRmM2FmZmU2MTo0ZmIzOWRlMi02OTk5LTRiYTAtYTExZC0xZTg3ZTRkZGQ3YmU=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
12. Piassa Bar & Restaurant
A customer at Piassa, in Roundhay Road, said: “I’ve never eaten Ethiopian food before. And what an introduction! The Beyaynetu was so incredibly tasty, I loved the variety of dishes all served in the delicious Injera bread (another 1st for me). Next time I’m in Leeds I will definitely be back.” | GooglePhoto: Google