Leeds
The Allerton

The Allerton

Nursery Lane, Leeds I-LS17 7HW, United Kingdom

Vegan • British • Breakfast • Vegetarian


"The food is enjoyable, with a variety of side options, but sadly, it lacks truly Asian offerings, opting instead for items like burgers, hot dogs, and chicken fries. It's a quality pub/bar with fair prices for generous portion sizes, something that many places struggle to achieve. The outdoor seating area is nice, equipped with heat lamps (note that the terrace closes at 9:00 PM), and the indoor space is spacious and stylish. If it were located in Leeds City Centre, I’m sure it would be bustling with customers. Parking is convenient, seating is easy to find, and the restaurant is situated on a pleasant street. However, I do have a few suggestions for the owners: First, choose a clear identity—either a pub or a restaurant. In my opinion, given its location, it would excel as a bar/pub. You have the space, so consider adding a pool table and offering attractive drink deals to draw in customers. Advertise more effectively; put up posters and enhance your online presence. While the restaurant has potential, I struggled to find any information about it—no reviews, no proper website, and even the posted opening hours were incorrect. If you're looking to generate buzz, consider giving out a free side dish in exchange for reviews. Whatever it takes to get the word out! To everyone else: If you're in the area or nearby, definitely check this place out. It’s worth a visit! **Service:** Dine-in **Meal Type:** Dinner **Price per Person:** £10–20 **Food Rating:** 3/5 **Service Rating:** 5/5 **Atmosphere Rating:** 3/5 **Parking Space:** Plenty available **Parking Options:** Free parking lot"

Crackers

Crackers

Friedrichstr. 158 10117 Berlin, Leeds, United Kingdom

Beer • Wine • Global • Casual


"We had Googled places to eat in Berlin as we were on a trip with our grown up boys and wanted somewhere sophisticated and different. We took an Uber from our Hotel and the driver pointed vaguely at the street as we got out. Maps...told us we were literally outside the restaurant but we couldn’t find it at first. We found the black, metal scrolled door with its gold diamond name plate tucked in amongst the flashy shops. We then walked through a concrete floored passage way and up some steps, feeling excitingly unsure whether this was the right place. We were greeted with a neon lighted sign that read ‘you’re f ing free’ which seemed juxtaposed with the bunker style kitchen we could see ahead, but definitely piqued our interest and excitement. The restaurant lay through heavy doors and had an underground feel with dark interior and a large, long cocktail bar at the end overhung with square tiered glass lighting. We were seated on a raised eating area with plenty of room and the tables were nicely placed and not too close together. We ordered cocktails, English garden, a negroni and others and the standard of these drinks was excellent. We ate succulent beef salad, fresh salad and burrata with strawberry and dill, very delicious and well presented. We ordered a German wine but unfortunately they did not have this as our waiter told us the delivery had been incorrect however he suggested another wine which was also a very good quality. There was a wait for the return of the waiter to advise us of the wine issue but we were also waiting for our food. Our waitress was very pleasant and helpful, apologising for the wait for the food and topped up our water and drinks whilst we waited. Other tables seemed to be waiting for food too but the atmosphere was very relaxed. Whilst we waited a DJ attended the deck and played some dance music that had a strong undercurrent beat that wasn’t too loud but added to the underground feel of the place. Our food eventually arrived and we ate fillet steak with chips, an excellent risotto with wild garlic, kiko chicken and beef salad. The portions seemed small but we found we were satisfied as we ate the meals and they were delicious. We finished off with espresso martinis that were also an excellent standard. The food was very enjoyable and the actual service was attentive but the wait for food was a little long. It is an expensive restaurant so be prepared to pay but it does feel exclusive and the food and drink excellent. We left the restaurant back through the bunker style path and stopped to use the PhotoBooth for a bit of fun and a memento of the night."

La Bistro Mediterranean Kitchen

La Bistro Mediterranean Kitchen

124 Long Row, LS18 5AT, Leeds, United Kingdom

Pizza • Bistro • European • Mediterranean


"We’ve eaten at La Bistro a good 20 or 30 times now, and as the title suggests, it’s our favourite restaurant in Leeds, not just Horsforth. For context, we are a family of four with two young kids, aged 10 and 7 at the time of writing. Given that background, the things we tend to look for in a restaurant are good food, a nice environment, solid service, consistency and a tendency to cater well for kids (and for me, that’s not simply about having a kids menu; I’ll come back to that later . La Bistro ticks every single box, every single time. First and foremost, the food here is fantastic. For all of us. Personally, I’m a lover of Mediterranean food, though as much as I do try to mix things up, I struggle to get past the meat platter; it’s delicious. The menu leads with a selection of Turkish dishes, everything from hot and cold mezes to Ottoman style seafood, and this is my personal favourite section of the menu. But there’s a lot more on offer beyond that, including a wide choice of pizzas and pastas, steaks, burgers, plus a smattering of Greek favourites like stifado and moussaka. For this reason, it’s always been a go-to whenever we’ve been looking for somewhere for a big family group. We’ve had tables of around 20 adults and children, some fussier than others, and everyone has gone away happy and full. There is something for everyone, even those with certain food intolerances. Kids can choose from a smaller portion of any pizza or pasta (they’re still generous, btw! , or a selection of other options like chicken nuggets. One final word on the food, the early bird deal (which runs from Sunday to Friday until 5pm, I think! , offers two courses for something like £19 is fantastic value. Whilst I’m partial to a calamari starter, my wife loves the desserts! There’s a good selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. From a personal point of view, I prefer a draft beer as opposed to bottled, however the 500ml bottles of “Efes Draft” are the next best thing. The restaurant itself is modest in size and has a modern, cozy feel. Though the restaurant isn’t massive, there’s ample space between tables, and you don’t feel like you are a top of one another. It’s a nice, relaxing place to be, even when the place is busy. As good as the food is (and it truly is brilliant , what makes this place is the staff. To a person, they are absolutely fantastic. Welcoming, friendly, helpful and attentive. Again, no matter how busy it is. Our young daughter gets on like a house on fire with the owner, who is brilliant with both of our kids. Some time ago, my daughter drew a little sketch of him while at the table; to this day, that picture remains pinned on the wall at the back of the restaurant. Just a lovely touch, that delights our little girl every time we go back. Whenever the kids’ birthdays come around, La Bistro is always the place they ask to go. Not TGIs, not Nando’s, not Five Guys. That in itself speaks volumes, for me. A visit to La Bistro is like a warm hug from family. Every single time, bar none, we’ve walked away having thoroughly enjoyed not just the food, but the whole experience. It is consistently excellent. It’s what eating out as a family should be all about."