Reviews in Leeds and Yorkshire

I booked this restaurant for Valentines day due to all the wonderful reviews on this page. I don't whether it was because it was Valentines day, but the food was not very nice. My first impression was very good, the place looked nice and out table was ready straight away. However all the food was bland and pretty much all tasted the same. Everything tasted like soap. We thought we'd make the best of it and just enjoy out wine. However the waiters and waitresses seemed to like topping up my wine while I was not looking. I drink faster than my fiancee and so was not happy that they kept filling up my wine glass when she was still on her first. I did not tip in which the waitress acted confused for a while trying to get a tip out of me. Would never go again.

One of THE best places I've ever eaten. But please don't tell anyone else. Don't tell the chef he's very talented as he may demand higher wages. Superb food, wine, and a seriously good selection of real ales. Nuff said.

Good Indian food is available in lots of places. Especially good Indian food is very, very special. We had that 'special' meal tonight early doors at the beautifully refurbished restaurant. Eating such good food and being able to see three waterfalls is not what you may think of as being too usual. Quality - outstanding. Very fresh ingredients cooked so, so well. Value for money - brilliant. If the whole meal had cost 50% more you would not have begrudged a penny of it. That's not something you often hear a Yorkshire man saying now is it?

I visited Brooks and was surprised by the reception we got - we didn't get one. No one bothered to greet us, just left us to find them and then there was no where to sit and peruse the menu so we stood at the bar. My gin and tonic was then spoiled by being served in a cracked glass. After about 10 minutes a table in the bar area became free and we ordered about 20 minutes after that. Most of the staff were friendly but one was really snooty - perhaps in the wrong job? We were then shown through to the dining room and starters were served, my partners was luke warm at best and mine OK as it was cold. Quite tasty but not much to it. The main course was reasonable although some of the meat wasn't as tender as it could be. We wouldn't go back again, other restaurants of similar quality offer a far better menu at better value for money.

The best Indian I have EVER been too(and I've been to a fair few!) Naan bread is gorgeous.

Great pub food! Say no more, well I cant stop myself. Just eaten their last night and what a lovely time and meal we had. Good old traditional pub food, I had sirloin steak, cooked perfectly and my wife had scampi & chips again lovely.

we have been to Greece for the past few years and wanted to experience the Greek atmosphere in England. we were not disappointed. Atmosphere was very relaxed and friendly and service was excellent, especially with our 2 1/2 tear old son. we had the Mezzi. what can we say, fantastic! the chicken kebabs cooked over the grill were sooooo tender, and the lamb was the best we've ever eaten. cant wait to go back.

Nice clean eating place with good waiter service. Does not look like your usual Indian restaurant. However i did not think much to the curry it was more like stew and full of onions.

Bloody gorgeous! The Kashmiri Lamb Bhuna is the best curry I've ever tasted. Definitely recommended

My man took me to The Tempest Arms for Valentines. We stayed in a wonderful suite and enjoyed excellent food and lashings of wine and port. Walked it off the next day on a round trip walk from the pub. I would highly recommend this place for a getaway and top class rustic food!

awesome food, great place, friendly staff, best I've ever been too, highly recommended

I would thoroughly recommend anyone who lives in the West Yorkshire/ South Yorkshire Area to visit this Italian Restaurant. We eat there every fortnight, and I can honestly say I've never had a bad meal, or even a standard meal there. The food is top quality and well priced, and the service is always professional, friendly and efficient. I tried the new lunchtime menu there only last week, and was completely impressed. We don't need to go to Sheffield or Leeds when this gem is on our doorstep. 10/10.

I have just read the recommendations of the other reviewers and know why the food is so good. Sajid is a trained chef, not a 'cook' as so many other restaurants employ. He roasts and grinds his own recipe of spices; no packets for him! The staff know all the regular clientele, which often includes local resident Sir Jimmy Saville, and even on very hectic nights pay attention to detail; the draught Kingfisher keeps flowing!. If you think it looks busy from the outside, this restaurant runs deeply back to the windowed kitchen where the cheerful chefs wave to the regulars, and know which ones like a bit extra chillie!

Delicious food and great atmosphere! I have been here several times and would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone.

This has to be the worst restaurant I have visited in a long time. I had Steak in Ale Pie the Crust was Solid and Burnt Black, my wife had a Hot Pork sandwich with chips. The pork was large tough chunks and unedible, the chips had been pre sailted and overdone. When I raised the issue they were uninterested. Not going there again and will not recommend it my friends.

Having eaten at the Frenchgate 3 years on the trot now we are never disappointed; always surprised and delighted with the quality and attention to detail regarding everything relating to the whole dining experience. Looking forward to more visits and even more surprises. A big thank you

First visit recently to the Leeds branch of Brasserie Blanc. Staff were friendly and service was great. The location is cool and the internal decor and ambience welcoming. Food was excellent with good portion sizes (not too big and not too small)and well prepared. My husband doesn't drink wine, so I usually have to get wine by the glass and the list here was full of good quality wines. I had the white burgundy Meursault and the smell and the taste was divine! I recommend you try it!

I went to Sukhothai for my wife's birthday in February 2008 and I must say it was one of the most enjoyable evenings I have experienced. Décor The restaurant is beautifully decorated with traditional Thai ornaments, pictures and statues. There is a beautiful water feature on the back wall with a small gold fish "pond" at the bottom of it. Everything was spotlessly clean from the bar area to the toilets. Staff From the minute we walked in we were made to feel very welcome and the waiters/waitresses could not do enough for you. Some of our party were running late but unlike some restaurants the staff did not try and rush us through and get us out. We were made to feel very relaxed throughout the evening. No one went for more than a split second with an empty glass and whatever request was thrown at the staff they were more than happy to accommodate. Food What can I say? The food was quite simply amazing! All starters were fully cooked and all came together (I'm not a fan of stop start delivery of meals, they should all be cooked as near to each other as possible and brought out together). Each starter came with its own hand crafted fruit figurine, there were roses, elephants and swans made form a mango or so an "expert" from our party informed us. The main course was sublime, again fully cooked and presented beautifully. The taste, texture and overall quality of the food were top class. A few of us decided there was enough room for a desert and they all went down very nicely with everyone thoroughly enjoying them. Price For a delicious 3 course meal with 2 beers to cost under £20.00 is simply stunning. There is honestly not one word I could say against the restaurant. Overall I would have to say that Sukhothai exceeded all expectations any of us had before hand. I would definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone who enjoys a quality meal in beautiful surroundings. 10/10 from all of us. Thanks