Reviews in Leeds and Yorkshire

Lovely food as always.

We have been visiting The Crown for a few years and have always loved the food, the service and friendly staff. Danni has very high standards and that’s comes across in all aspects of the service. We visiting on Saturday and we were so disappointed! Not sure if Danni is still managing the place or if she has left, or was on holiday but the standards had certainly slipped. We were left waiting a good 10 minutes to be seated, we made a late booking on-line but it hadn’t been picked up, the staff were as friendly as always but we noticed tables hadn’t been cleared from previous customers. We waited for some one to take our drinks order but ended up going to the bar ourselves; then waited a good 15 minutes for our food order retort be taken. We only had light meals, a chicken and bacon salad and starter as main pate and pickle with toasted bread. It took a good half an hour - forty minutes for our food to arrive. Surely there couldn’t have been much to do to prepare our meals. The food was good, as it always is. We did notice there weren’t any specials, which made us wonder if Danni was there anymore. We didn’t bother with a dessert! And the table across from us ordered their food before us and were still waiting for it when we left. Unfortunately it’s unlikely we will return.

Our first visit to Brooks and it definitely won't be our last. Delicious food, super-attentive and friendly staff and great service. The lovely owner is full of great stories about the dishes and the inspiration behind them. Go - you won't be disappointed!

Excellent food and great service

Excellent service great food lovely atmosphere good value u for money lamb kofte was loverly Mrs had prawn in tomoto sauce with feta was delicious

When we arrived we were shown our table and was asked what drinks we’d like even before we’d got sat down. Asked for a few minutes to decide. We ordered our drink and food at the same time. Drink arrived quickly , food took half hour to turn up, then staff kept coming and asking us if we needed any more drinks. Which we did begin to get fed up with. But to be honest Oscars never fail to disappoint and we will return.

Booked on line for a 3pm slot for Sunday lunch arrived to be greeted asking do I have a reservation I said yes to then be told your not on the list am I sure I’ve booked the right place! I told the lady I booked on the app and was told oh they shouldn’t let you do that when we are running out of food - let me check if there’s a table - while waiting was about to order a drink when she came back and told me there was only belly pork left ! It was not what I wanted so decided to quit while we were ahead and go elsewhere - DONT allow booking online if you cannot accommodate it

Beautifully presented and delicious food, the combinations work really well together and leave you wanting more. The atmosphere/decor is very minimal at you can feel at times either very squashed in, or a feeling of emptiness. However, that wouldn't stop us coming back. It's priced at a level we could only afford for a special treat, but look forward to coming back when we can.

10 out of 10 service ,food ,atmosphere made to feel welcome will be back

Excellent food. Great customer service.

Our second visit and instantly we were remembered from our first, the staff could not be more genuine and helpful. The owner is the most passionate and amazing woman who will tell you stories of her mother her inspirations and her dedication to this gastronomic feast. The food was even more amazing than I remembered the atmosphere most congenital. Food was cooked with memories of mothers own recipes and enthused with execution of quality and presentation. Succulent pork beef chicken and prawn dishes full of again and Sri Lankan delights. I was transported to the island full of flavour. Amazing food. If I was to make a recommendation it would be to be proud of the authenticity of the food and history and fill the restaurant with authentic sounds and music...transport me to the island of Sri Lanka and beyond.. the food is amazing and deserves the complete ambience it warrants. I will be back a thousand times.

Great place to eat. Service is excellent food is really nice with a great choice to suite anybody. Will definitely be back.

We came on a Saturday lunchtime, which was pretty quiet. We were greeted and served by lovely friendly young staff who tried their best to provide a good level of service. I asked for Rosè wine twice and both times was brought white wine (not sure whether The Crown doesn’t have Rosè wine or whether the young staff didn’t understand), however, I didn’t complain because the white wine was nice and I do drink it. Both my parents enjoyed their pies and I think it’s brilliant to offer a small and large version of the pies. However, I had a bacon, Brie and cranberry sandwich with fries as a side. The fries were lovely (too large a portion for one person but my parents helped me eat them, so that was ok) - the sandwich didn’t smell good and the bacon was cold and burnt. Overall, not great but not terrible.

Had a fab meal. Service was great. All the staff were very friendly and helpful. Will be back again

Food is nice but sadly no more dim sum served after 5

When we arrived we was seating into alittle alcove area of the restaurant that I would say would be the kids corner, I couldn’t get my knees straight and my FIL was also struggling to sit straight, but felt very squished, so I went back to the bar and they moved us very quickly, we sat at the bar and then the service was very quick for drinks and food., we was always always checked on up until we needed to pay we had staff walking passed loads and the table cleared but still no one asked us anything so we then pulled up a member of staff who brought the bill then we paid and left if it wasn’t being for the good service moving us we would of being uncomfortable throughout but we was happy all in the end food was delicious. And came very quick.

Amazing food and wonderful service! Can’t wait to visit again soon!

As always, great service from well trained and friendly staff. They will not let you order too much food. Just love the comprehensive menu, full of flavour and very fresh. Sensibly priced all round abs a lovely atmosphere.