Review of So! Bar and Eats Restaurant in Leeds (Ripon)

So! Bar and Eats Restaurant in Leeds

Whether you’re a resident or visitor to picturesque Ripon, you can be sure that a warm welcome and plate of delicious hot food are waiting for you at So! Bar and Eats Restaurant in Leeds. This venue is the latest addition to the successful So! ‘family’. Conveniently situated in the historic Old Market Square, this restaurant is close to many places of interest including Ripon Cathedral, Ripon Spa Gardens and Fountains Abbey. The main emphasis of So! Is to make the guest feel welcome and relaxed, and this branch accomplishes that with ease. Dark wooden features and sleek, high backed booths and plump cushioned seating combine create a cosy, rustic environment. The well-stocked bar offers plenty of selection and servers are more than happy to help you pair your food and drink choices.

The menu is ‘no fuss’ with all the attention focusing on flavour-packed dishes to please even the fussiest of diners. The thoughtfully considered children’s menu means this venue is perfect for family get togethers and the little ones will be kept entertained and delighted with their meals. As with many British restaurants in Leeds burgers, sandwiches and light-bites feature strongly. In fact So! Bar and Restaurant won the award for ‘Best Sandwich Offer’ at The National Pub Food Challenge 2013. With fillings such as the posh BLT, chicken melt, pulled pork and indulgent philly cheese steak it’s not surprising! Diners in the mood for a bit of ‘Tex-Mex’ can enjoy the range of mission style burritos with either hot or cold fillings and served with house fries and coleslaw. The Mexican with refried beans, guacamole, salsa, cheddar cheese salad and a choice of fillings from chicken, chilli-beef, garlic mushrooms, rump steak, prawns, pulled pork or roast Mediterranean vegetables, is sure to get taste buds tingling!

The burger menu is huge and whether you like a traditional beef burger or prefer chicken, fish or vegetarian options, there is definitely a burger for everyone here. The 5-a-day burger is great for vegetarians with falafel, hummus and salad of carrot, cucumber, spring onion, tomato and spinach tossed in pesto and dukkah. Of course like other restaurants in Leeds, an additional range of main meals are also on offer including fish and chips, ham and eggs, Indian chicken in a basket and sweet and sour duck. Diners in the mood to share can enjoy a selection of platters and nibbles, such as the grilled sharing skewers, nachos and sharing slider platter. The desserts are out of this world as well so make sure to leave room for the salted caramel brownie or frozen lemon meringue pie! The relaxed and chilled out atmosphere accompanied by tasty food makes So! Bar and Restaurant in Leeds the ideal place for a romantic meal, family gathering or celebration with friends!

Review of Sukhothai Restaurant in Leeds (Headingley)

Sukhothai Restaurant in Leeds

Fans of Thai cuisine are in for a real treat as a second Sukhothai Restaurant in Leeds has opened its doors. While the original venue in Chapel Allerton is located close to the city centre, the Headingly addition means diners can enjoy the same great food in the suburbs. This restaurant offers the same relaxed dining experience and of course the authentic Thai decoration combined with modern elements adds interest. Friendly staff are knowledgable about the menu and will happily talk you through your selections. Thai food is renowned for it’s heat as well as subtly blended spices. The kitchen team will adjust dishes to suit your individual tastes, so if you need something to be a bit milder, just talk with your server. Vegetarian options are also plentiful, and dishes can also be amended to be suitable for vegetarians.

This accommodating restaurant is all about ensuring guests have an enjoyable experience and more importantly, feel welcome. The menu is extensive, as you would expect from a Thai restaurant in Leeds, and boasts a phenomenal range of starters and appetizers. Rich, flavour packed soups and Thai salads offer an alternative from more traditional starters such as spring rolls, chicken satay and crispy prawns. For those who wish to share, platters featuring a range of delicacies are also available. Main meals include a variety of meats such as chicken, duck, beef, pork and lamb. Spice lovers may wish to try the Gang Pa, with either chicken, beef, pork or prawns with vegetables. This curry is not for the faint hearted! The slightly milder Gang Masaman, is a rich coconut based curry with peanut, potato and choice of either chicken, beef, pork, lamb or prawns.

The vegetarian menu offers a fantastic range of dishes that highlight fresh vegetables and tofu. Heat is still on offer here with a tofu pad prik gang, with stir-fried bean curd, red curry, green beans, red pepper, carrot, mushroom and lime leaves. Restaurants in Leeds that have such a great range of veggie only dishes are rare. Sukhothai Restaurant offers some of the most authentic Thai cuisine in Leeds. The food is prepared fresh, on site by highly skilled chefs, which guarantees diners an amazing culinary experience. Whether you have had Thai food before, or want to try it for the first time, Sukhothai Restaurant in Leeds, is the place to go for great food and a fabulous atmosphere!

Review of The Calverley Grill Restaurant in Leeds

The Calverley Grill Restaurant in Leeds

Diners looking for an extraordinary culinary experience in stunning surroundings should make their way to The Calverley Grill Restaurant in Leeds. This stunning restaurant, set within one of the historic buildings of Oulton Hall, has already been awarded an AA Rosette. Serving some of the best British cuisine in the country, this venue is the ideal location for romantic get together, or celebrations with family and friends. Luxurious and sophisticated surroundings are perfectly enhanced by a high-class menu showcasing fresh local ingredients.

The a la carte menu boasts a huge range of starters and appetizers, guaranteed to get your taste buds going! Choose from 6, 9 or a dozen native oysters or indulge in the succulent grilled langoustines soaked in wild, garlic butter. When seasonally available the roasted veal sweet breads, watercress puree, turkey juice and morels and the home smoked moors pigeon, duck liver terrine, cassis jelly and pain d’espice come highly recommended. British restaurants in Leeds of this caliber are few and far between. Vegetarians have some tasty options with the butternut squash veloute, goat’s curds, rocket and toasted seeds and the ruby oak leaf compressed pear and Harrogate blue cheese salad with walnut dressing. More continental flavours can be found in the Serrano ham, mascarpone and marinated figs.

Main meals from the grill feature some of the best Yorkshire beef available. Tuck into 340g fillet on the bone or a 227g-sirloin steak marinated in whiskey and served with filed mushrooms, roast tomato and Anna potato. Guests in the mood for a decadent delight can enjoy a chateaubriand or herb crusted rack of Swaledale lamb. Other offerings include pot roasted whole poussin, truffle squash gnocchi and pak choi or rabbit and root vegetable casserole with black pudding dumpling. Many restaurants in Leeds have limited seafood and vegetarian selections but at The Calverley Grill, there are plenty to choose from. Dover sole, sea bass, salmon and grey mullet are all served with Anna potato, capers, brown shrimp and sun blushed tomato butter. Vegetables lovers can delight in the pithivier of Yorkshire curd, smoked Wensleydale and leeks with butternut squash puree or the saffron risotto, red wine salsify and mushroom leather.

Just make sure to leave room for dessert as the pineapple tatin with rum soaked sultanas and buttermilk ice cream is extremely popular. Chocolate lovers wouldn’t want to miss out on the dark chocolate fondant with cherry and almond crunch ice cream, while the glazed lemon posset with blueberries and white chocolate is refreshingly tart with a hint of sweet. With set menu deals and a special Christmas menu, The Calverley Grill Restaurant in Leeds, is the must go to restaurant for that special meal!

Review of The Beehive Restaurant in Leeds (Thorner)

The Beehive Restaurant in Leeds

Diners wishing to escape the hustle and bustle of Leeds city centre don’t need to travel too far. Just on the outskirts, in the pretty village of Thorner, The Beehive Restaurant in Leeds, offers beautifully prepared British and European cuisine in elegant and relaxed surroundings. Weather permitting guests can enjoy the gorgeous Yorkshire countryside as they dine al fresco, or a romantic meal can be enjoyed in the elegant main restaurant and bar area. A private dining room is also available for those who want to celebrate a special occasion. No matter where you choose to enjoy your meal, you can be sure that The Beehive Restaurant will provide you with a memorable culinary experience.

The menu makes the most of the fresh, fabulous ingredients on offer locally, and every mouthful is packed with rich, continental flavour. The cauliflower soup with Gruyere cheese and freshly baked bread is moreishly delightful while the Japanese bread crumbed tiger prawns with Asian salad and dipping sauce is an indulgent treat. Both the pan seared squid with lambs lettuce salad and the twice-baked cheddar cheese and Cornish crab soufflé with thermidor sauce come highly recommended. When it comes to European restaurants in Leeds, The Beehive is definitely top of the list! With such a wide variety of delicacies on offer, there is something to tickle everyone’s taste buds. The main courses are just as exciting and feature some of the freshest and most flavoursome meat in Yorkshire!

Indulge in the Grilled Yorkshire 28-day matured 8oz sirloin steak with fried mushroom, roast tomato and twice-cooked hand cut chips and rich, creamy Bearnaise sauce! The pot-roast chicken with creamed cabbage and fondant carrots and crushed potatoes is welcoming and hearty, while the seared calves liver with bubble and squeak cake and sweet roasted shallots and red wine jus is beautifully balanced and seasoned. Seafood lovers will be delighted to see Beehive lobster broth with fresh mussels and clams served with homemade linguini, or the rosemary crusted cod with purple sprouting broccoli and potato galette and tomato fondue. Desserts are made in-house by the highly skilled Beehive chefs and as with many restaurants in Leeds, sticky toffee pudding with butterscotch sauce is top of the menu. Traditionalists will love the smooth, creamy crème brulee. With set menu offers and special Sunday roasts, there is no question that it is worth the short journey to Thorner to sample some of the most exquisitely prepared food in Leeds, courtesy of The Beehive Restaurant.

Review of Casa Mia Millenium Restaurant in Leeds

Casa Mia Millenium Restaurant in Leeds

Since opening its doors to the public in 2004, Casa Mia Millenium Restaurant in Leeds has been delighting lovers of authentic Italian food in Leeds. This family-run restaurant is hugely popular with residents and visitors to the city, and its convenient location on the Millenium Square in the city centre makes it a real hot spot. Whether you are taking a break from sight seeing or getting ready for a big night out, Casa Mia Millenium is a continental oasis in the hustle and bustle of the city. Its funky décor is sophisticated and fun, and although perfect for large parties it is equally suitable for more intimate encounters. The friendly and attentive staff are knowledgeable about the menu and will make sure your visit is a memorable one.

A wide range of classic Italian fayre is on offer. As you would expect from Italian restaurants in Leeds antipasto is one of the more popular starters. Diners can choose from the meat, vegetarian or mixed options and are guaranteed to enjoy the full, robust flavours of Italy with every bite. The light, crispy calamari is a popular choice as are the succulent spare ribs in bbq sauce. Pizza and pasta lovers won’t be disappointed with the incredible selection on offer. Traditionalists will be delighted to see old favourites such as rich and meaty lasagna al forno, homemade spinach and ricotta cannelloni and creamy penne alla carbonara.

With so many pizzas to choose from diners will be spoilt for choice. Anastasia’s special with tomato, buffalo mozzarella, Italian meatballs, ham, parmesan and basil is an absolute feast, while the pizza alla diavola provides a spicy kick with tomato, hot chilli, peppers mozzarella and basil. Classic main courses such as chicken cacciatore and Italian meatballs in a traditional tomato and basil sauce and served with the diner’s choice of plain pasta, are hearty and warming. When it comes to restaurants in Leeds Casa Mia Millenium really has something for everyone, especially when it comes to delicious desserts! Make sure to leave room for the decadent banoffie pie, crème brulee or the wickedly indulgent Italian bread and butter pudding made with panettone and served with cream. Anyone visiting Leeds city centre, should put this fabulous family-run restaurant on their must visit list!