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Kendell's Bistro, Leeds, West Yorkshire

Kendell's Bistro

4.7 (3322)
£26 to £40
French
3 St Peters Square, Leeds, West Yorkshire LS9 8AH

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Romantic
Kendells Bistro is a casual Informal place to dine with the main focus on quality of food, wine and service within a French bistro atmosphere. It’s relaxed and informal - no waiters topping up wine glasses after every sip or sneaking up behind you with a six foot pepper mill. Cloth napkins but not starched, blackboard menus and open plan kitchen, intimate cosy candles flickering, friendly without pretence.

Bookings of 5 or more will need to contact the restaurant directly, either by emailing info@kendellsbistro.co.uk or calling us on 0113 2436553.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    French
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Chef Patron Steven Kendell

What 3,322 people are saying

Kendell's Bistro reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Yorkshire

    Great for fine wines

  • Yorkshire

    Romantic

  • West Yorkshire

    Best Overall

  • West Yorkshire

    Best Food

  • West Yorkshire

    Best Ambiance

  • West Yorkshire

    Best Value

  • West Yorkshire

    Great for fine wines

  • West Yorkshire

    Romantic

  • West Yorkshire

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Kendell's Bistro is a charming French restaurant in Leeds, praised for its "fantastic food," "attentive staff," and "wonderful atmosphere." Guests love the "intimate" and "quirky" setting, perfect for pre-show dinners. Highlights include a varied menu, gluten-free options, and a "beautiful" dining experience. "Highly recommend" for any special occasion.
3,322 Reviews
  1. Steve

    Yorkshire3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely place and people. We will be back soon. Fantastic food.

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  2. Steve

    Yorkshire5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great relaxing atmosphere. Food and service was second to none. Never been disappointed when we visit this restaurant.

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  3. Stanley

    Yorkshire3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    If you enjoy first class French food in Leeds look no further. We thoroughly enjoyed every detail of the evening. We will go back soon!

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  4. Elisa

    Yorkshire1 review

    4.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I’ve been lots of times. Always lovely. Extensive menu. How ever the portions are too big - no room for dessert! I love the moody lighting but I could barely see my food - I like to use all my senses when dining. The temperature of the restaurant could also always be a degree or two lower. However I shall be back wearing super lightweight clothes, not having eaten all day & I may have to use my phone torch more than usual!

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  5. Fiona

    Yorkshire4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best pre-show dinner in town. Absolutely delicious and so convenient for the Playhouse.

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  6. Sheila VIP

    Yorkshire17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely meal again cannot fault this restaurant at all. We will be back

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  7. Janet

    Edinburgh/Midlothian7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A fantastic French restaurant with amazing food and very attentive staff good for gluten-free options. The drink surprised very reasonably for a restaurant but some of the food is on the expensive side but that won’t stop me going again and would thoroughly recommend anyone else.

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  8. Charlotte

    London7 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 23, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The candle lit atmosphere was cosey, but made it very hard to read the menu - needed the torches from our phones to read it. Staff were friendly. We had the set menu. Overall the food was nice, but not amazing, and we would have welcomed some vegetables with our main courses. We had to pay a supplement for the steak but it was tasty. The pork was soft but quite fatty and bland. There was a lot of salt used in every dish -we needed to drink a lot of water with our food. Overall pleasant but not amazing.

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  9. Cindy VIP

    Yorkshire19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely food, in nice surroundings with attentive staff - one of the best restaurants in Leeds!

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  10. Catherine

    Yorkshire5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Kendalls Bistro has always been my husband and my favourite restaurant in Leeds. We were given a very warm welcome by Sharon the Maitre d. We were celebrating both a 50th and 60th birthday and the service and attention to detail were outstanding. We love the chabby chic environment which has a real buzz and great atmosphere without being too noisy. The food lived up to past experiences with Steve's culinary skills at their best. We ate fish and meat dishes and everything was delicious. We had a few complimentary treats before and after the meal which just added that extra special touch. We will definitely be back again soon.

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Kendell's Bistro is rated 4.7 stars by 3322 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
Google Map for Kendell's Bistro

3 St Peters Square, Leeds, West Yorkshire LS9 8AH

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Leeds
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    French
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef Patron Steven Kendell
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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