Reviews in Leeds and Yorkshire

Absolutely beautiful cafe, I couldn’t fault the ambience, service, quality and selection of dishes, would definitely recommend

My wife and I eat in the Magpie on Thursday 23 Sept. first time inside as about 10 years ago we had fish and chips take away as we hadn’t booked. We learnt our lesson and pre-booked this time. Today the food was excellent. And lived up to the Restaurant reputation and our expectations. For starters she had tequila king prawns and I had scallops for starters. Both cooked perfectly and tasted great. My main was Magpie Medley and wife had grilled Halibut. Once again both excellent. Side veg and potatoes also nicely cooked. The best meal we have had on our 10 days holidays. The waitress was also very good. Attentive and friendly banter but never overbearing ( as was our experience in Beverley the next day at a different Restaraunt). Top marks to Magpie. Ps even loos we’re good. Not sure if recently decorated but very clean and fresh looking. Pps I only wish the Magpie would start a franchise in London. The Ivy restaurant has chains springing up all over so why not the Magpie - it is far superior!

It used to be a lovely place with atmosphere. However, probably like a lot of local pubs they are struggling. We went for lunch and was bitterly disappointed. I had a Dukes Burger allegedly with blue cheese. Definitely couldn't taste it. The Brioche bun was the size of a dinner bun as was the Burger. It was served with Mcdonald stay chips. It honestly looked as though it was thrown on a plate. No garnish, no coleslaw for £14 it was ridiculous. The carrot cake was the size of a finger and half of a kit Kat and half an inch thick. Not a piece of cake £6.50 the coffee was also disgusting. We sent cake and coffee back it was so awful. There was hardly anyone in I think there was a total of 5 people including us. I have read other reviews with utter dismay. The young man who looked after us was very personable, polite and professional as was the landlord when we arrived. Its just a shame the food was so awful. I certainly will not be back. Some may think reading this that the review its a little harsh but it's reality.

Went to Fuji Hiro for the first time in about 18 years on Thursday - loved it then, love it now. No fuss, just great affordable food - my ramen was fresh and tasty. Thank you guys

Our first visit to The Magpie Cafe. I expected it to be similar to lots of other fish and chip restaurants. How wrong I was. The quality of the food was off the scale. I really didn't expect it to be anything like as good as it was. It was fabulous. Also the staff were lovely, knowledgeable, helpful and friendly. We will definitely eat there every time we visit Whitby. I wish they would open a restaurant near to where we live!

had a 4day break in Whitby area dined at the magpie 3 times excellent as usual. liked the online booking, no queuing great.

Great food and great service. The best restaurant in Headingley!

The food was sublime. The staff where even better. Superb.

Booked a table for 8 friends. Easy book in process and a quick response when I asked if we could keep the table longer than the option allowed. Great atmosphere and excellent food. The menu is not a large menu but there is enough choice. I had the warm salmon and poached egg salad which was really nice, not your typical salad it’s definitely worth a try. Great service and a good night.

the food was incredible but the staff were the real highlight. they went above and beyond and were so friendly and helpful. a really really lovely evening

Ate as a family of 4 on a Friday evening. Excellent service and top quality food. Our waiter was very friendly and attentive and nothing was too much trouble (even accommodated our extra guest towards the end of the meal). This is the second time we have eaten here and on both occasions have found the ingredients to be of very high quality. Will be returning again to sample other dishes on the menu. Thank you.

Excellent food and service

Simply fabulous fish. Which is not so simple always - scallops, excellent, oysters, excellent, choice of fish, excellent, preparation of fish excellent. So - fish it is. Supplemented with a nicely matched drinks menu and very friendly and helpful staff. Always worth a visit when in Whitby … just make a reservation in time.

My wife and I and our two friends really enjoyed our lunch at The Duke and are looking forward to our next visit

Great wholesome and hearty food with absolutely delightful service from all five staff we interacted with - well done - thank you

Birthday meal celebration on Saturday with the in-laws and the food and service were both wonderful. We were all too full for a dessert but didn’t want to miss out… not a problem! The staff kindly boxed up dessert for us to take away. Amazing!!

Evening meal booked for Saturday evening , everything was up to the Magpies usual high standards , good food , good service

What a fabulous occasion, yet again, at the Magpie. Wonderful food, and wonderful service. Made the weekend, really did