Our guide to Leeds restaurants and takeaways.

From bangers and mash to Michelin-starred chefs, Leeds has the lot and the city has propelled itself in recent years to become one of the UK’s top places for eating out.

There’s no shortage of restaurants in Leeds, whatever your budget or preferred cuisine. Leeds has also attracted a number of acclaimed chefs. Raymond Blanc chose the city as the location of his sixth Brasserie Blanc. In addition, The Bird by Vineet at Alea Casino, which serves up contemporary Indian cuisine, operates under the expertise of Britain’s first Indian Michelin star chef, Vineet Bhatia. Also at the Alea Casino is James Martin’s first Yorkshire based restaurant, The Leeds Kitchen. And then there’s the experimental mastery of Anthony’s Restaurant on Boar Lane, the city’s most prestigious night out: be sure to book several weeks ahead.

After a day of visiting the city’s museums, galleries and world-class shopping, you might like to take a stroll along the waterfront and head to Brewery Wharf or Clarence Dock and enjoy one of the many restaurants in Leeds which enjoy views across the canal.

Staying at home? Leeds also has a superlative choice of takeaways; everything from stone-baked pizza to tasty baltis.