Best Restaurants for Spicy Food in Leeds

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SeafoodBritishBarbecueTapas / Small PlatesGrillAfternoon Tea

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West Yorkshire

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LeedsWakefield

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CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunch

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A photo of The Cut & Craft Leeds restaurant

1. The Cut & Craft Leeds

4.6

Exceptional(2258)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• British • Leeds

Booked 97 times today

Housed in the restored 19th century Victoria Quarter, The Cut & Craft Leeds is a beautiful restaurant with historic features and a show-stopping central cocktail bar.Open every day serving lunch and dinner, with brunch and roasts on the weekend, you can expect elegant interiors in a building rich with character and a lively, vibrant atmosphere. Named 'Restaurant of the Year' at the Yorkshire National Business Hero Awards in 2023 and 2024, The Cut & Craft combines contemporary steak and seafood dishes with a premium list of locally-crafted drinks. We have an extensive food menu all made freshly on site including our signature flat iron steak, prepared by our very own in-house butcher. We also regularly host brunches and special events with brands like Whispering Angel, Moët & Chandon, Charlotte Tilbury, NARS and more.

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2. The Ivy Asia, Leeds

4.7

Exceptional(2787)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Asian • Leeds

Booked 82 times today

Located in Leeds' Victoria Quarter - we are perfectly placed for shoppers, tourists and locals alike, offering a glamorous getaway with stunning décor and fantastic fusion flavours, seven days a week.

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3. Estabulo - The Light

4.0

Excellent(3165)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Brazilian Steakhouse • Leeds

Booked 20 times today

Estabulo Rodizio Bar & Grill honour the Brazilian Gaúcho’s traditional method of cooking. This involves taking the most delicious and flavoursome cuts of meat, which are then skewered and cooked slowly on open flames.This method of cooking also means that all the meat served to you fresh at your table, straight from the grill. You can eat as much or as little as you like, and we have a large selection of meats on offer, so you can stick to what you know or try something a little bit different!We also have a selection of Vegetarian, Halal and Fish dishes on offer and the salad bar which is the perfect start to your meal, and accompanies our entire menu perfectly as little palate cleansers between each skewer that reaches your table.

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4. Sky Lounge at Doubletree by Hilton Leeds

4.5

Awesome(1032)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Northwest British • Leeds

Booked 12 times today

Leeds’ finest rooftop setting, day through night with fantastic views over the city, serving drinks and cocktails every day.Bottomless Brunch: Two courses and free-flowing drinks for 90 minutes! Available Saturday between 11am and 4.30pm and Sunday 12 noon till 5pm.Afternoon Tea: Enjoy Afternoon Tea your way! Choose either a traditional afternoon tea with hot drinks for £24.50pp, a modern twist of the afternoon tea including a classic cocktail for £29.95pp, or treat yourself and your special other with Champagne Afternoon tea for 2 for £119.95, available Thursday, Friday 2pm-5pm and Sunday 12 noon till 5pm.Evening Bar Food: Whilst you sip on your carefully crafted cocktail, pick away at some small bites from our Bar Menu, served Thursday, Friday and Saturday 6pm -9pm. Please, note that there is no food menu at any other time.

A photo of The Lock Kitchen & Bar - Double Tree by Hilton Leeds restaurant

5. The Lock Kitchen & Bar - Double Tree by Hilton Leeds

4.2

Awesome(343)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• British • Leeds

Booked 5 times today

We’ve used all the heritage of the Leeds/Liverpool canal as inspiration and dedicated The Lock Kitchen & Bar to all that greatness. Sourcing the very best ingredients for those looking for something different to taste and explore, creating a kitchen and bar that will intrigue them. There are no rules with us – you should eat, drink, and meet your way.The Lock Kitchen & Bar is the ideal destination for:• All inclusive breakfast buffet £17 per person• All day dining (Kitchen menu + Bottomless Brunch)

6. Forde Horsforth

4.8

Exceptional(709)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• British • Leeds

Booked 6 times today

Horsforth-born Matt Healy, known from MasterChef: The Professionals, has come home to Horsforth!Matt’s ‘food to swear by’ brand has made a real impact on the Leeds dining scene, earning him a 2024 Michelin Plate for the 3rd consecutive year and a mention in The Good Food Guide. His focus on modern British cooking has won over both diners and critics alike.MasterChef judge Marcus Wareing praised Matt’s sauces as “some of the best he had ever tasted,” while Jay Rayner’s Guardian review simply said, “Bloody hell, that’s good”—though not quite in those exact words.With experience working alongside some of the best in the industry, Matt’s bringing together a talented team to deliver excellent food and service right here in Horsforth.

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7. Sukhothai - Chapel Allerton

4.6

Exceptional(49)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Thai • Leeds

Sukhothai Chapel Allerton, the original Sukhothai restaurant and now part of the way of life for the people of north Leeds. After undergoing a major refurbishment, as part of our commitment to bring you the best Thai dining experience in Yorkshire, it's been named as one of the top ten Thai restaurants in the country by The Times and The Sunday Times and listed in The Good Food Guide seven times.

8. Editors Draught

5.0

Exceptional(0)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • Leeds

A city centre local bar catering for offices, residents, locals and hotel guests. The menu offers classics such as fish and chips and various pies, as well as small tapas plates and hand stretched pizzas. 6 craft ales, 4 cask ales and an array of wines, spirits and cocktails are available. Sky & BT sports is on as well as other entertainment such as Tuesday Quiz Night from 18:30.

9. Qubana

4.1

Excellent(2626)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Tapas / Small Plates • Wakefield

Booked 12 times today

We take the sensual, Latin flair of Cuba and combine it with the honest flavours of Spain to create dishes that perfectly fuse the two cultures. All our ingredients are sourced as locally as possible and are treated with all the know how of a Catalonian. Please note: - For tables of 8 or more please call the restaurant to book in. - If you require wheelchair access please call us directly. - "Bar Tables" are higher top tables with tall bar stools & chairs.

10. Smokehouse

4.3

Awesome(900)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Barbecue • Wakefield

Booked 4 times today

WELCOME TO SMOKEHOUSETHE HOME OF THE MODERN BBQAt Smokehouse, heat’n’meat is at the heart of our passion for Modern BBQ. With “Bubba” our specially imported smoker from the U.S. we can create the tastiest, finger-lickin' smoked meats on this side of the pond. Here’s the rub! Before cooking we massage our meat with our own secret blend of herbs and spices to give it the unique flavour only found at Smokehouse. The Wood. For a great BBQ you’re gonna need wood! We prefer Hickory and Cherry to give it a touch of sweetness.

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liz
Newcastle and Northumberland •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jun 13, 2025
Excellant food, this is the 3rd time we have eaten here, always try to book if we are going to Harrogate as we live nearly 100 miles north.
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Gianni's Brio RistorantePrice: Expensive• Italian• Harrogate
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4.8
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David
Yorkshire •1 review
4.0
Dined on Apr 20, 2025
The Service and food was was excellent, well worth a visit.
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29 States The Indian KitchenPrice: Moderate• Indian• York
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4.2
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FoodieCharlotte
Yorkshire •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on Feb 2, 2024
I loved visiting Sukhothai. All the staff were really friendly and welcoming, and I enjoyed the cheerful ambience - proof that it's a consistently popular venue. We shared the Dim Sum platter for a starter, which was especially delicious, and the Mango and Sticky Rice dessert was also a favourite! We didn't have anything to drink beyond tap water, but we really loved the attentiveness of the staff in keeping our glasses full. A great experience, and we'll definitely be back!
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Sukhothai - Chapel AllertonPrice: Moderate• Thai• Leeds
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4.6

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