Diners' Choice: Neighborhood gem restaurants in Yorkshire

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Updated September 05, 2024

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Bench

4.9

4.9 (401)

£26 to £40

British

Sheffield

About the restaurant

Bench is — (1) A neighbourhood hangout with communal bistro-style dining serving seasonal dishes alongside cocktails, natural wine and beer.

(2) A neighbourhood wine shop.

Please note our policies before booking:

- Our focus is on a communal dining experience so please be aware you may be sharing the table with other guests. We are open until 11pm, last savoury food orders are at 9:30pm.

- Please note: Bookings between 4pm and 5pm Wednesday to Friday are for 'Aperitivo Hour'. These are 1 hour slots only for drinks, with a small menu of cold snacks available.

-The full dinner menu is available from 5:30pm Wednesday - Saturday

- We require advance notice of any dietary requirements including vegetarian, vegan and pescatarian - please note this on your reservation.

Top review

Dined on Aug 31, 2024

Love this place, service, staff, food, atmosphere always spot on. Our favourite place to eat and drink in Sheffield.

Antler Grill and Wine

4.9

4.9 (272)

£26 to £40

Persian

Sheffield

About the restaurant

Antler is a small family run Persian restaurant located in S6, a stone’s throw from Hillsborough Stadium.

Here you can indulge in our signature charcoal grilled kebabs, fragrant saffron-infused rice, and Mediterranean small plates.

Our chef Meysam seamlessly marries the rich flavours of the ancient Silk Road with an exquisite selection of wines.

Enjoy the warmth of our hospitality in our cosy dining area, and on hot days, relax in our beautiful garden.

Top review

Nastaran

Dined 2 days ago

We enjoyed perfect persian dishes, including the small plates and grills.

Bavette-Leeds

4.9

4.9 (207)

£26 to £40

French

Leeds

About the restaurant

We’re delighted to introduce Bavette. A neighbourhood bistro filled with warm engaging hospitality, with a menu of seasonally led classically driven dishes.

We hope to get that balance of generosity and quality right - that juxtaposition of every day special.

Bavette is a love letter to our favourite places we’ve been to and been lucky enough to be a part of.

Sandy Jarvis and Clément Cousin.

Top review

Paul

Dined 5 days ago

We’ve been meaning to eat here for a while, since some friends recommended it. We had a wonderful evening. The owner was incredibly attentive and passionate about his food. The menu was small but still plenty of options. Everything was seasonal and cooked to perfection. Every part of the meal was perfect. Sensible portion sizes so we weren’t over faced. For the quality of the food and service the price was very fair, what I was expecting. Overall, fantastic experience, can’t wait to go again.

Norman's Neighborhood Kitchen

4.9

4.9 (34)

£25 and under

Tapas / Small Plates

Grange Moor

About the restaurant

We are a small but passionate team who pride ourselves on taking fun seriously. Serving small plates in our restaurant with Will Webster and Milda Valantinaite in the kitchen creating tasty dishes to enjoy in our relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

Out front relax and let the team headed up by Ted Henderson and Oliver Roberts look after you with our carefully crafted wine list, seasonal cocktails and local beers.

Top review

Gaye

Dined 6 days ago

Brought some friends from out of the area - they absolutely loved the little restaurant & thought the food was really delicious & great service. We’ll be back

Cornerstone @Dyson Place

4.8

4.8 (519)

£25 and under

Modern European

Sheffield

About the restaurant

All day contemporary restaurant, brunch spot and bar, focusing on using locally sourced, quality ingredients to create innovative, well-travelled food menus for everyone, with a casual evolution of dishes throughout the day. Serving up brunch, small plates, sharing plates and large plates. as well as specialty coffee, a great selection of cocktails and locally brewed craft beers.

Top review

Luke

Dined 3 days ago

Great food and great service, had a really lovely evening

Amici Italian Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (493)

£25 and under

Italian

Leeds

About the restaurant

A true taste of Italy, relaxing atmosphere and very Italian feel

Top review

Francesca

Dined on Aug 24, 2024

A great night. Superb food, and friendly service as always!

Forde

4.7

4.7 (628)

£25 and under

British

Leeds

About the restaurant

Horsforth born, locally renowned, Matt Healy of MasterChef: The Professionals is coming home to Horsforth!

Matt put his own stamp on the Leeds restaurant scene with his now renowned ‘food to swear by’ brand, forging an outstanding reputation for its British cooking; earning a 2020 Michelin Plate and a spot in The Good Food Guide.

Two-Michelin-starred judge of MasterChef Marcus Wareing famously described Matt’s sauces as “some of the best he had ever tasted”.

Jay Rayner said in his review published in the Guardian “Bloody hell, that’s good” on tasting Matt’s food; only he didn’t say “Bloody” and he didn’t say “hell”.

Matt has had the pleasure of working alongside some of the hospitality industry’s finest, some of whom will form part of the Forde team; bringing first class service to Horsforth.

Top review

Stephenvip

Dined 4 days ago

Good food, friendly service, and the staff don’t lose interest at 10pm.

Finlays

4.7

4.7 (427)

£26 to £40

Seafood

Holmfirth

About the restaurant

Finlay's Land & Sea is a contemporary restaurant situated in Holmfirth. The restaurant,
originally known as Catch, has been built on family values offering high standards of food and service
with a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. The menu caters to all, offering healthy options, seafood and meat options, roast dinners on Sundays, and a family friendly menu alongside the favourites that this local establishment has become known for.

Top review

Carole

Dined 7 days ago

Delicious food. Perfect. We will be back for more! Thank you

Stefano's Pizza

4.7

4.7 (101)

£25 and under

Italian

Harrogate

About the restaurant

Welcome to Stefano's!
The authentic, Italian, wood-fired oven pizzeria in Harrogate. We offer traditional, Neapolitan based pizza's, made with Italian love, passion and only the finest ingredients to ensure every pizza is perfect!
Whether you join us in the chilled ambience of our restaurant or opt for take-away, you are promised a mouth watering experience that will leave your craving to return again and again!
Stefano and the team look forward to welcoming you soon!
Ciao for now!

Top review

Caroline

Dined 6 days ago

Very good local restaurant. Tasty pizzas that are not too thick and attentive staff.

The Bull & Lobster

4.5

4.5 (16)

£26 to £40

Contemporary British

Howden

About the restaurant

Welcome to The Bull & Lobster we look forward to serving you.

At The Bull & Lobster we serve 30 Day Dry Aged Steak, from a national award winning butcher. All our ingredients are the best quality.

From fresh homemade Lobster Mac 'n' Cheese, to our Tomahawk and full lobster for two.. we have something for everyone.

We are a family run business, and pride ourselves on being warm and welcoming. An experience to remember!

Top review

Caroline

Dined 3 days ago

Lovely food but a bit chaotic. Greeted at door then left . No one on bar. Didn’t know if they had sparkling water. Took an age to get the order done. Food took an age to come. Good food and will try again but need to up their game on the client service

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