My birthday meal with my fiance! We had a perfect intimate evening together. A little less English…read morethan I expected but all in all a great place. A bottle of champagne to go with our meals. I had the special Salmon risotto and it was fantastic. My fiance has a peppered steak as he was craving manly meat. We then shared a bakewell tart served with Ice Cream at the end of the meal. I had eaten more than enough food but enjoyed every bite. The ambiance was great and the staff was friendly.

Very popular spot so we suggest to book a table before going. We have seen people being turned away…read morebecause there's no availability. Menu was great and I definitely recommended their mussels. They have a starter portion and a main portion, tbh it doesn't make a massive difference. If you want to try a few more things, get it as a starter and get something else for main. We are rather disappointed in the duck leg because the flavor was so uneven - some bites are great, some are too spiced.

I adore French food and when I saw there was a French restaurant in York that had good reviews and…read morefairly reasonable prices, I made a reservation for our first of four nights in town. We were seated quickly and had a nice table on the main floor. Our drink orders were taken post haste, a bottle of Les Vignerons - Carignan Syrah (£25.15) and a pineapple juice (£2.25), and delivered equally as fast. The male server arrived with an open bottle and started pouring, chug-a-lug-a-lug, no tasting, just sloppily emptying the bottle into my glass. It was tremendously unimpressive. Great start! We both ordered the three-course Set Menu (£25.95). For our entrees, I had the Moules Marinieres à la Creme (mussels in a wine, garlic, herb, and cream sauce) and my wife the Champignons a L'Ail (mushrooms in a garlic cream sauce). My mussels were plentiful for a starter and fresh, but I could barely taste the wine, garlic, or cream. The sauce was watery. My wife's mushrooms were very tasty. On to Les Plats Principaux ... Mine was the Steak Frites with Mushroom Sauce and my wife's the Tarte aux Champignons et Pont L'Eveque (mushroom tart with leeks and Pont L'Eveque cheese). My steak was tiny, four to five ounces max, and half of it was gristle, so I was able to swallow maybe three ounces of it. I told the server that the first bite was very tough, but I never saw her again until I had chewed and spat out half of the steak. The fries were hot and tasty and the mushroom sauce was good, but what a huge disappointment. My spouse enjoyed her tart, but I thought it was rather bland. For dessert, I asked for the Sèlection de Fromages Francais (French cheese board) and my lovely bride the Crème Brûlèe. My cheeses were very good, with three varieties and coming with a bit of lettuce and a few grapes as well as a small baguette. I left just enough wine in the bottle to savor one of my favorite things in life - cheese, bread, and wine. My wife's crème brûlèe was massive, the biggest I had ever seen, so she hit a triple while I had just s single - she hit 1.000 for the night while I hit a mere .333. Our server, Didi, was very sweet and felt terrible because I had not enjoyed my meal, so she offered to discount my meal. However, my journalistic integrity would not allow me to accept remuneration for my meal and we paid full fare - £91+ including tip. A couple of small things spoiled this meal and both were completely avoidable. A little more wine, garlic, and cream, a minuscule cost for the restaurant, would have brought the mussels to a five-star level. As far as the tiny, cheap cut of meat I received, I had no problem with the size had it been tender because bigger is not always better, just ask my friend's wife. Quality control in the kitchen was obviously lacking, hence my rating ... CombatCritic Gives Rustique 4 Bombs Out Of 10 ... More Bombs Are Better!

In my opinion one of the finest french restaurant in the north.Taking inspiration from some of…read moregreat dishes of La Gavroche. Had a fantastic evening in November 2011, the team provided the perfect festive lunch, the monkfish thermidor was fantastic. Strongly recommend potted shrimp starter. If you enjoy great French food, then Chez La Vie could not be recommended more highly. The wines available on the wine list are truly fantastic from the house wines to the finest red & white wines, there is something for every budget.

If you're familiar with popular astronomy concepts, you might appreciate the following statement:…read moreKendells Bistro exists almost wholly within the Goldilocks Zone of the restaurant universe, a phenomenon that's expected to be possible, but only encountered an infinitesimally small fraction of the time. The restaurant's interior is cosy and charming, dark and candlelit. It borders on being romantic, but doesn't take itself so seriously that it'll dissuade diners who aren't coming in as a couple. Its location is central, but not -in- the city centre. A mere handful of minutes away from the hustle and bustle of Briggate and Leeds' shopping meccas, one can readily walk to this bistro, but it's offset enough to deter the masses. And during the early evening hours (I believe from opening time until 2000 the night we visited), you can take advantage of their 2-course, 3-course, or 3-course and a half bottle of wine offers for between £17-25; it's a bargain, no matter how you slice it. The only thing that's absolutely excessive is the portion size for each of the dishes. My salad with rich, hearty bacon chunks and a perfectly poached egg on top was enough to sate my hunger. Then, when the cassoulet main arrived, I got -maybe- halfway through it before deciding I was completely stuffed. The cassoulet (featuring duck leg, sausage, -and- pork loin) was hearty and richly flavoured. By itself, it was a monstrous serving. That's ignoring the delightfully piped and plated potato mash, carrot mash, and mounded broccoli. From start to finish, I couldn't think of a single thing to improve about the experience. Kendells was readily the most noteworthy dining experience I've had in Leeds yet, and ranks highly amongst any gastronomic adventure I've embarked upon throughout Europe, generally!

if you go here, make sure you try the Supreme de Volialle L`Estragon. It's a really lovely dish…read morethat is part of the tea time menu. As they state 'Everything stops for tea.' The menu is priced at £21.95 - if you include half a bottle of wine into the menu (which of course, you will!) and you can pick from starters like, Gratin Lyonnaise, Saumon Marine A' la Aneth and Pate Maison. The mains consist of; Porc Boulangere, Confit Du Canard, Saumon en Croute and the likes. One of the best parts is of course dessert...pick from Petit Pot au Chocolate, Tarte aux Citron, Creme Brulee and Fromage. Nobody does Creme Brulee like the French so I'd recommend this! This is a great place to go before going to the theatre to see a show or even just to kick back and relax after a hard week.

Disappointing and mediocre food. Excellent service and nice ambiance in restaurant. I had the…read moretasting menu and each dish was just okay. Lobster salad was a bit fishy and not much flavor. Mushroom soup was nothing special. Fish was very tender but the sauce that it sat in was not very appealing. Duck was a bit chewy and did not have enough flavor. The sweet potato purée did not have any additional flavor which was made dish flat in flavors and texture. Crème brûlée had food flavor and a fun presentation with flame lit up at the table but lacking some fresh tart fruit to balance the sweetness of the custard. Every dish has the same garnish which was rather boring.

I had been wanting to try 63 Degrees for a long time, i just needed a reason to splash out on what…read morei knew was going to be a fantastic meal. So, the boyfriends birthday seemed like an excellent opportunity to try it. We ordered 2 glasses of champagne on arrival and cosied up in the corner of this small, intimate and romantic restaurant. There was plenty to choose from on the menu but in the end i opted for a salmon and avocado tartar for starter and the beef fillet for main course. Both were delicious, with a special mention to the dauphinoise potatoes that came as a side-order! For desert i opted for a crepe soufle - this too was magnificent. Overall, the meal came in at £150.00 with a bottle of Sancere and was well worth it in my opinion. I just need another special reason to visit again!!

My favourite restaurant in Leeds! The steak is always amazing and when accompanied with the French…read morefries and their signature green salad pure heaven. The menu is always interesting but I can't resist the steak. Excellent wines and there is always an interesting cheeseboard of unusual cheeses. The atmosphere makes it great for an intimate meal for a special occasion. Not cheap but worth every penny!

A group of about 10 of us came to La Grillade recently, having driven past it so many times over…read morethe years and never remembered to go, so it's about time! On entering I was immediately impressed by the place - it's done up very nicely. We had our jackets taken and hung up, and we started at the bar for a drink before sitting down. There were a couple of surprising drinks on offer which pleased a few of us - there was a lovely ale that became the drink for the evening (although I forget it's name - damn my memory!). So far so good. The food was also very good generally. I went for the crab cakes to start with - I love crab but it's an occasional pleasure so I'll always enjoy it! For my main I went for duck breast in a raspberry sauce - the duck was lovely, but I did find the sauce a little overpowering. It needed some mopping up with chips that somebody else had got on the side, but it was still enjoyable. I did get to try the mussels that somebody else had - that's definitely what I should've gone for! They came in what looked like a cauldron, and they were delicious. It won't go down as one of my favourite restaurants or anything, but how often do you find yourself going to a French restaurant? I don't think I know any others in Leeds, so definitely give La Grillade a go if you fancy a bit of a change.

Having heard a bit of a buzz about this place I decided it warranted a visit. In spite of making it…read moremy mission to try and test out all the fine dining I can find (and afford) in Leeds, I'd only ever driven past Sous Le Nez En Ville in a taxi home late at night, and the curious foot-level windows have always left me wondering. With a colleague in town this was the perfect opportunity to discover what it was really like, and so in the mini-flash-flood weather, we quick-marched over from The Calls to grab some dinner. Mistakenly, we tried to enter via the hotel next door at first, which itself is a gorgeous building. I couldn't see a sign for it, so I've no idea what it's called, but the stair case and stained glass window alone suggests that it's a bit flash. But I digress. Sous Le Nez. So, we continued down the street to find the corner entrance down the steps, indeed sous le nez, as it is both under pavement and was under our noses. The smell wafting up also matches the name well, as we descended down upon both scent and setting. Trés poétique. The vibe is immediately rustic, with gorgeous brickwork, displays of empty divine wine bottles and lovely low-lit lighting. The mood was certainly set on arrival. It's a shame that sense doesn't really carry on through into the dining area; although the tables are pleasant and there are wee nooks and crannys in which to dine (perfect for a romancing couple) the space is somewhat packed in and there is much less to look at than in the bar area. Even so, the food was the main event! The menu is sprawling, with a dedicated fish-starter menu, and a number of specials which change (daily?) for one to opt from. I had expected to find that the prices would be extortionate but in fact were medium to high end. The most expensive main coming in at around £30 and the majority were at the £17ish mark. Not bad. I chose the French Onion Soup to start, having fell in love with it recently, and my companion the Trio of Salmon. Despite not being a salmon fan, it looked incredibly tempting, and my soup was delightful. Although I'd have liked a little more melted cheese, the flavour was incredible. For my main I had the venison. Oh my yum. It came with a delicious gravy, which had hints of anise, although I forget the other flavours. It was rich but not overpowering and was the perfect accompaniment to the wonderfully cooked venison, which practically melted in my mouth. Very kindly they allowed me to swap the sweet potato mash for normal mashed potato, as I couldn't decide if I wanted mash as an extra or not. We had some fine green beans with a bit of butter and chilli as a side and everything was cooked to perfection. To finish I had the Crème Brûlée which, although it was lovely, it was not as excellent as the other courses. The burnt sugar was a touch too bitter and the pudding wasn't as sweet as I like, but perhaps that's a personal preference. I suppose my only other small gripe was that the service was incredibly relaxed - it took rather a long time to order and whilst waiting for food indicates it's all being cooked nicely from scratch, waiting to order desserts and for the bill to arrive is another matter. It certainly does add to the ambiance of the French restaurant, though! And every staff encounter was very friendly and warm, so over all I was very pleased. The perfect restaurant for a relaxed, romantic and divine eating experience in Leeds and I highly recommend a visit. Bring your appetite though - three courses is more than enough gluttony for one month!

Oh my, this was perfection. Perfectly cooked, perfectly flavoured, perfect balance of textures and…read morefood groups, just I had the Pan-Roasted Salmon Fillet, Creamed Cabbage, Spinach, Leek & Samphire, Celeriac Rosti & Fennel Hollandaise, and then the most delicious bread and butter pudding I've ever had. Everything was just so expertly executed. And good value as well!