Romantic Restaurants In Leeds
It could be Valentine's Day, a night out with your long-term beau or your very first date; whatever the occasion, we all need a little bit of romance when coupling up. Whether you're after a place to be wined and dined in style, or somewhere so beautifully lit that you can't help but steal a kiss beside the candles, there's a place for you to eat in this city. With that in mind, have a read of our guide to the most romantic restaurants in Leeds.
Last updated on 27th January 2022
Swoon-worthy decor, an extensive wine list and a mouthwatering selection of tapas: Iberica is making our list of date ideas in Leeds. Boasting a stylish basement bar with over 70 Spanish wines to choose from and a restaurant serving up everything from grilled squid to sharing paellas, it leaves you spoilt for choice.
One of the best restaurants in Leeds, Comptoir Libanais lets your whisk your SO away to the vibrant souks of the Middle East, without even having to leave the city. You'll tuck into tagines, mezze, sharing plates, Mana'esh (Lebanese style pizzas) and indulgent desserts in the most colourful interiors.
Vice & Virtue is the sleek British restaurant serving dishes from MasterChef finalist Jono Hawthorne, which makes for a charming little hideaway to settle down in with your other half. But, if you want to be a bit more sinful, head to the cocktail bar downstairs for devilishly mixed drinks and a sexier gentleman's club theme.
This sleek hideaway is perfect for a date night in Leeds, thanks to its adorable aesthetic and delicious food. Uniting industrial chic with cute hanging lightbulbs, it's the perfect environment to steal a kiss while enjoying a selection of homemade liquors, wines, and locally-sourced European dishes.
Nothing says screams romance quite like a stunning setting. Sitting on the sixth floor of the Trinity Leeds building, Angelica not only offers stylish interiors and an impressive roof terrace, but also panoramic views. It's the perfect excuse to grab some delicious British dishes or cocktails with your OH.
Dinner with a show, anyone? Teppanyaki proves that the art of cooking itself is plenty to keep you entertained, as the friendly chefs fry up your meal on the hot plates at your table. Using theatrical skills like juggling, flipping and fire, this is a date night restaurant in Leeds that's worth remembering.
Bulgogi Grill is a restaurant with a neat little twist. The Merrion Road eatery gives you a range of BBQ meats and seafood, each marinated in traditional Korean seasonings and sauces. Then, it's up to each couple how – and for how long – you cook these on the concave grill in the middle of your table.
Head to Victoria Gate shopping centre and you'll find this contemporary Japanese restaurant nestled on its rooftop. Issho is fronting gorgeous wood panelling and greenery on its terrace, alongside some interiors that are pretty easy on the eye too. If you tuck into sushi and other sharing plates here, you won't be disappointed.
All you can eat sushi? Well, if that isn't a proper date night treat, we don't know what is. From the sashimi and pan-Asian grill plates to its pink sakura decorations, Sakku is a beauty. Our tip? Don't forget about their range of unique cocktails, including mint juleps mixed with matcha and a tempting sake-tini.