Bavette

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again - Bavette is the best place to eat in Leeds! Have visited here 3 times in the past 12 months, and every time it has been the best dining experience I’ve had in Leeds. Chef and owner Sandy in the kitchen really knows authentic French cooking, the fruits of his labour have truly been placed onto the plate that you are able to indulgently enjoy. Clément’s hospitality and knowledge of the menu and wine list is exceptional, with him being from France, his knowledge of the wines he’s serving is personable and approachable. Vilija and the waiting team are incredibly personable and pleasant, you couldn’t ask for a better team to work at an independent restaurant. Honestly, Bavette is the best place that you can dine at in Leeds. Their press, reviews and recommendations are completely justified. Thank you team for a wonderful evening once again. ❤️

Belatedly writing about a lunch I enjoyed before Christmas - but everything (and everyone) were so lovely that I decided it's never to late to spread good news! I was meeting an long standing friend for a catch up so we arrived early and sat at the wee bar and enjoyed excellent martinis to kick off with. Once at the table we ordered some things to nibble as we decided. Parfait and tartare were both excellent - generous, beautiful and totally delicious. Similarly the mains were spot on - hearty and bursting with well focused flavours. We enjoyed champagne and a couple of bottles of white from a well curated list full of interesting things to drink. Best of all was truly excellent service - friendly, well informed, never pushy , but always there when you needed them! Can't recommend this place enough - a wonderful lunch with an outstanding professional team both back and front of house. All power to them.

Hands down the best restaurant I've been to in Leeds. The atmosphere was lively, cosy and classy - it had a fine dining feeling while maintaining a relaxed vibe. Staff were charming and the food was absolutely delicious. Forgot to take a picture of the crème brulée but it insanely good. Already desperate to go back

Wow. My wife is a lover of Sunday roast, and from what she describes this is can only describe this as divine. The pork belly roast was incredible-so much flavour in everything. The atmosphere is very relaxing and the service excellent. A gem in Horsforth in my opinion.

Somehow it gets better each time we visit! The staff are so lovely and welcoming, very knowledgeable on the menu and wines, giving recommendations on what to pair with your food. We had the Christmas set menu and didn’t leave any of it! Cheese croquettes never disappoint. Melted perfectly, still just enough structure so it’s not all over the plate. The French onion soup was deep in flavour and deliciously sweet. My partner had the fish soup which she said was the best soup she’s ever had. Chef Sam told us how much work goes into it and it definitely shows. Can’t say enough about the main. Sirloin cooked to perfection and paired with the jus was lovely. Dauphinoise potatoes were rich and creamy still holding structure even when the layers are paper thin. Braised red cabbage never ever disappoints and I would eat at your restaurant just for this alone! Chocolate sabayon rich and gooey which just coated your mouth. Perfect way to end the meal. Please keep doing what you’re doing, love it every time! Cameron and Katie x