This was a nice family place for dinner! I don't usually order lamb, but it was very good here and…read morenot gamey at all. The portions were big and the ambiance was nice and warm for a rainy night. The staff was friendly. There were a ton of locals here, so I knew the food would be solid.

Great food and service. Big quantity great way to get some good food coma haha. Definitely will…read morerecommend.

I've always been a fan, enjoying the odd one off night in the bar downstairs, and a wee bite to…read moreeat. But it wasn't until meeting the lovely Rachel C for an evening bite that I realised their secret weapon. Now, this is something that I don't think I've ever ordered before - not just here - but in general. I just can't recall. I'll go a lasagne, burger, sandwich and so on any day. But... A salad?! Never! Just not the thing that gets my tastebuds excited, however, having had a large lunch I wanted a light dinner and the goats cheese salad seemed appealing somehow. My. Word. Don't underestimate that bad boy, it'll take you buy surprise, and rub it in your face when you can't finish a plate of the lovely lovely goodness. Let me explain: You get a full bowl of leaves. The plate is packed with salad, fresh, crisp and bouncy, and delicately drizzled with a thick balsamic. Then come the plentiful tomatoes, cucumbers, and other such little healthy treats. And the final bit of boom is the goats cheese and pine nuts. Huge thick slices of the creamiest, tastiest cheese you could wish for. It was delectable! So, you know the rest. Dare's an ace spot for coffees, snacks, lunch, dinner, and has an excellent meal deal. (Two for one on early bird - which means you can be paying as little as four quid for dinner.) But the secret to this spot? That goats cheese salad, man. It's game changing.

Dare cafe certainly feels like the classiest cafe to get your lunchtime eats in Heagindley. Bare…read morebrick walls with local artists' works hanging, sleek glass exterior, cool little tables and chairs - it's nicer than any of its competitors, and it knows it. The food, like the interior, is also head and shoulders above the competition. The nachos are a definite highlight, but it is arguably the salads which make Dare a stand-out eatery. A choice of Mediterranean mixtures that all go down a treat (especially when you choose to add extra ingredients) have rightly given Dare the reputation of being the best place to grab lunch in Headingley. One word of warning, however - the place gets very busy at peak times and the tables are rather crammed on top of one another, so if you're after somewhere to seduce, or even have an important conversation, I'd give it a miss.

Greeted warmly and we chose our table out of the main flow of the service staff. Menu extensive and…read morevaried; we sought recommendations which were freely offered. Descriptions were accurate and modifications requested were honored. As the 'after work crowd' filled the restaurant, the noise level increased as patrons were lively and congenial. We asked for a takeaway box and meal for a family member not able to accompany us. As we departed we were again warmly received and assured that we would be welcomed back. I highly recommend not only the friendly staff but the authentic food from the Mediterranean region. -as a N American, the political discussion was appropriate and humorous.

There is somewhat of a dearth of Greek restaurants in Leeds, which makes the fact that The Olive…read moreTree falls just short all the more disappointing. My visit here was during a particularly busy service, which may explain the fact that the waiter seemed to forget about my table once or twice. This disappointment was quickly forgotten as we munched through the meat meze which was definitely the highlight - tasty, huge and authentic. The kebab I had for my main was similarly impressive, and the portions were big enough to stop me from considering a dessert. The atmosphere was a little bit flat however, and the service didn't improve through the night. The prices (as we noticed when we got the bill) are actually rather steep for such a restaurant, and it is usually impossible to park anywhere near the place due to its Headingley location. So, while the food was splendid, nothing else about the place came close to the standards set by the chefs. Pity.

An inviting waitstaff and airy atmosphere welcomed myself and my niece as we enjoyed our early…read moredinner at the Olive Tree. Pricing corresponded with similar dining venues and quality of food was exceptional. As a guest from "across the pond", I was encouraged by food items that I had not seen in US restaurants, yet spice combinations appeared authentic and portions were large. As more diners arrived, the locale became loud; but we could still hold a conversation. The restaurant appeared clean and well-kept with appropriate ambient lighting. ...a nice place for a sit-down dinner in Chapel Allerton.

There are three branches of this award winning Greek restaurant in Leeds - in Chapel Allerton,…read moreHeadingley and Rodley. I can only comment on the Chapel Allerton branch but I'm sure the food is similarly outstanding at all three. I don't think I have seen another restaurant specialising in Greek food before, let alone Leeds, so this place is a real treat! My boyfriend had a fish dish that looked and smelt so fresh, topped with herbs and lime juice. I went for a vegetarian and traditional Greek meal of aubergine moussaka that came with layers of courgettes and potatoes. It was really filling and definitely worth splashing out on. Having said that, it isn't too expensive compared to other top end restaurants around Leeds. It has won countless acclaim in the restaurant world, as you will see from the signs outside if you pass by. At the moment they are doing offers where you can get 2 or 3 courses for a really good price at certain times - worth checking out for sure.

Right. I know I gave them 4 stars before, but I went back in for dinner today and I have to revise…read moremy earlier star rating. I had the kibbeh tonight as a starter. They have two types: round ones, and pointy egg shaped ones. The round ones are made of potato on the outside with a spiced mince on the inside. The mince in the round ones was as good as my mum's. The potato soaked up a little more oil than I would have liked but was still super crunchy and very very delicious. If I had had some lemon/lime to squeaze over it to help cut the oiliness it would have been perfect. Maybe that's just the Kenyan way of eating them! The pointy one had a mince in it that was flavoured with sumak and tasted wonderfully like sucouk - Lebanese sausage. I had the lamb kebab with khoubz for main and hubby had the mixed grill with chips. If anything, my lamb today was even better than the last time. It was just past medium, unbelievably succulent and juicy, and took me to my happy place. I think this place is going to prove very disasterous for my waistline. At least it won't dent my wallet though. Two huge meals (I saved my second kebab to have tomorrow - it tastes almost as good cold!) and a starter for just £13.50 with their student discount. I think I'm going to end up being a regular!

Selections certainly appeals to the passing trade with it's prominently positioned specials board…read moreout for all to see. On entering I received an immediate welcome and swift service with a smile, my initial questions about what was included in the lunchtime offer were dealt with and I was left with a menu which made my mouth water (but my wallet start to suggest that this would be a good time to start skipping lunch). Nevertheless I ordered and was served in a reasonable time. Well, yes, the menu did make my mouth water but sadly I wasn't eating the menu, although the bread and burger might well have been at least partially cardboard from the texture and taste point of view. I was disappointed to find that the chips were from a catering pack and the salad was a little tired. My accompanying latte was average.

I sooo wanted to love Moorish. I'd heard great reviews on here, it had a good write up in the…read moreYorkshire Evening Post, and it's a loical business that I wanted to support. The decor was lovely, a really nice homely feel whilst still being cool. The service let us down enormously though. We waited 30mins for our order to be taken then a further 30 mins for our starter and even our drinks to arrive. It was a busy night, maybe that was it, or maybe it was the fact that 2 of the staff sat down tucking into their dinner rather than serving the heaving dining room of guests. The food was very good, we opted for a mezze to start. Then a mixed grill and a lamb and goats cheese bouvlak. The bouvlak was lovely, the mixed grill was ok too, even if we did see the 2 dining staff putting 2 of their leftover sausages back on the grill. It's cheap, a nice atmosphere and the foods ok, but we won't be going back. It was a huge disappointment.

Moorish has to be one of the best hidden gems in Hyde Park. It's a tiny, pretty restaurant next to…read morethe park, specialising in Moroccan/Mediterranean food that is remarkably delicious. Try the lamb and goats' cheese bourek; just avoid the vegetable version as it tastes like flavourless mash. Everything is prepared in the small kitchen by undoubtedly loving hands, as it really is more-ish! (sorry.) The prices are pretty good, the bourek (a kind of filo pastry filled with meat and cheese) which is very filling will set you back around £5.50, just remember to get your desert, baklava from Maumoniats International Supermarket, down the road. I made my housemate try these delicious middle-eastern sweets and now she's hooked!

It is a big tradition in our household to have a take out for our family gathering over Christmas…read moreeve. What a feast it was , the best ghorme sabzi, delicious and juicy chicken kebabs, amazing starters and nan bread. Darvish restaurant t is on of a kind, amazing hospitality, authentic food, best ingredients, everything bought on the day and when you order, cooked to perfection so you get to enjoy a unique eating expedience.

During the 3 years I have resided in Leeds, I have bought 1 take-away from here back in the days…read morewhen I lived on The Calls and had the food delivered. My Partner and I enjoyed the food but as we rarely had take-away and lived far from Harehills (where the restaurant is situated there are no pre or post meal bars within the vicinity to make an evening of a visit) so we never dined and experienced the tea house. Fast forward 2 years, I live very close and an Iranian has just moved to Leeds and into my house share. Therefore, it goes without saying that a visit was inevitable! My other new Housemate who is Indian joined us too. I ran into the restaurant on Saturday afternoon and booked a table for 8pm. We arrived just after 8 pm and had a lovely table by the front of the restaurant. The decor is very traditional with painting and artefacts of Iran. I wasn't keen on the small TV above the door but it turned out to be a godsend as the Iranian male wasn't too bothered about joining into the conversations. There were 3 other tables dining (2 British customer and a table of assumed Iranian's). it was enough to create a decent atmosphere but also to ensure we had plenty of attention. The restaurant does not have a licence to sell alcohol as in advance I had purchased some wine to match the flavours of Persian cuisine. There is a £3.00 corkage fee which I would of disputed if we would have bought numerous soft drinks but we only had saffron tea and coffee to complete the meal so I believed the charge as justifiable. The food was delicious and I polished off the boys main meals too. We ordered 2 starters between 3 and these came with 2 massive freshly made Arabic knobz bread, followed by 1 stew and 2 kebabs between us and rice. The price was £38.00 in total and we left a tip. I am due to make a return visit with my Boss on a Wednesday at the beginning of April!