The Best International Restaurants in Yorkshire
Travel the world without leaving home turf at these incredible restaurants
Cardamom Black
This multi-award winning restaurant is something of a Harrogate institution. Born from a passion for great food served in a unique environment, this restaurant in the town’s Old Empire theatre is renowned for its high-quality dishes, chic cocktails created by professional mixologists and regular live events. Head Chef Dilu and his team of chefs roast, toast and grind more than 200 spices to use in their award-winning curries, on the charcoal-smoked barbecue grill, and in their speciality seafood dishes.
Cheltenham Parade, Harrogate HG1 1BX
01423 313136
cardamomblack.co.uk
La Feria
A relaxed neighbourhood Spanish bar and restaurant in the heart of Harrogate, serving an authentic but innovative menu. The bar stocks a range of top quality, all-Spanish sherries, wines, spirits and cocktails, the beers are all brewed in Spain, and all the drinks are served with an authentic Spanish twist wherever possible. The speciality here is rotisserie chicken marinated in a blend of Andalus-inspired spices, but there’s plenty of tempting tapas too.
Wellington House, Cold Bath Road, Harrogate HG2 0NA
01423 538181
laferiarestaurants.co.uk
India Bistro
Take a journey through India’s vibrant kitchens, from smoky tandoors in the North to the coastal spice trails of the south, and then reimagine them in a restaurant where every dish serves up a little piece of India’s fascinating culinary map. Soulful, unexpected and meant to be shared, enjoy authentic Indian cruise and traditional flavours in contemporary surroundings in Chapel Allerton.
Regents Court, 33–39 Harrogate Road, Chapel Allerton LS7 3PD
0113 340 0236
indiabistro.co.uk
Pizza West
On Whitby’s West Cliff, this bright and stylish pizzeria has great sea views, but it’s the fabulous food that keeps customers coming back for more. The wood-fired sourdough pizzas are all prepped in the open kitchen but it’s not just your traditional toppings here; we love the merguez sausage, chorizo, feta, red pepper and hot honey, and the courgette, confit garlic, crème fraîche and lemon. There’s plenty of choice of pizza and pastas, but start with a selection of small plates which include wood-fired sardines served with salsa verde, or homemade Tuscan meatballs.
West Cliff, Whitby YO21 3HT
01947 604789
pizzawest.co.uk
Blue Pavillion
Serving up possibly the best Chinese food in Leeds, this stylish dining experience promises a touch of drama to the dishes. The set menus are great for sharing and the team of chefs here are happy to select the best dishes for you, which always include a selection of small plates, dim sum platters, mains, sides and a signature dessert, but everyone should try the chef’s speciality Peking duck, served rather unusually in a set of drawers.
90 Merrion Street, Leeds LS2 8LW
0113 9976 888
bluepavilion.co.uk
Los Moros
This modern, North African kitchen has a restaurant in Grape Lane, but you can also enjoy a taste of their vibrant cooking from their street food stall in the Shambles Market. Los Moros means ‘the Moors’ in Spanish but the menu here is inspired by the many different cultures found throughout Andalusian history. They make their own pickles, preserved lemons and chermoula here and focus on quality local and homemade produce, so you can experience some delicious and authentic dishes.
15–17 Grape Lane, York YO1 7HU
01904 636834
losmorosyork.co.uk
L’Opaline Bistrot
This award-winning bistro serves the no-nonsense cooking of a classic French bistro. The weekly-changing menu showcases the best authentic French dishes, from snails in garlic and homemade terrines, to steak tartare with Ile Flottante or creme brûlée to finish, all accompanied by a carefully selected, all-French wine list.
36 Highgate, Beverley HU17 0DN
07310487477
opalinebistrot.com
Pranzo
With four stylish restaurants in Ilkley, Harrogate, Horsforth and York you can take your pick of where to enjoy authentic pasta, inspired by Nonno, at Pranzo. The knowledgeable staff are only too happy to help you choose from what is an overly tempting menu of delicious sounding dishes, from mafalde with king prawns, garlic, cherry tomatoes and white wine to papardelle with braised beef shin ragu, and the kitchen is always happy to help with any allergies.
2–3 The Moors, South Hawksworth Street, Ilkley LS29 9LB
01943 600084
pranzoitalian.co.uk
Bavette
This intimate, neighbourhood French bistro’s menu is full of seasonally-led, classically driven dishes. Awarded The Good Food Guide’s Best Local Restaurant 2024, just a few months after opening, it’s the kind of relaxed place we all wish we had round the corner. Confident cooking in the kitchen from co-owner, Yorkshire-born Sandy Jarvis, sees dishes so French they would go down well in his partner and front-of house Clément’s own home town. Starters include twice-baked crab soufflé with bisque sauce and fennel salad and a steak tartare (of course) with bone marrow butter and sourdough, whilst it’s hard to look past the 8oz bavette for a main.
4–6 Town Street, Horsforth LS18 4RJ
0113 258 2901
bavettebistro.com
OBA
A fusion of Korean and Japanese cuisines, the dishes here retain the key elements of earthy spices, fermented flavours and an aftertaste of astringent garlic, chilli and sesame, all signature characteristics of Korean cuisine. Combined with the more delicate and seasonally-led Japanese dishes, this is a truly modern, Asian fusion experience in contemporary surroundings.
Wade Lane, Merrion Centre, Leeds LS2 8NG
0113 244 2956
obaleeds.co.uk
La Brasa
La Brasa’s owners Tom and Gavin had a desire to try something new: a restaurant and bar built around bold South American-inspired cooking, exceptional ingredients, and an atmosphere that makes the whole experience feel like a destination. With a cocktail bar downstairs and restaurant upstairs, it’s a place made for memorable nights out. The menu is deliberately small but is regularly updated and you can expect to find dry aged beef from Aubrey Allen, fresh market fish chosen daily, and confident cooking that lets the quality ingredients do the talking.
17 Lidget Street, Linley, Huddersfield HD3 3JB
01484 917699
labrasahuddersfield.co.uk
Prashad
Famous for its North West Indian cuisine, the Gujarati recipes at this much-loved, family-run restaurant have been handed down through the generations. Award winning, and the only two-AA Rosette and Michelin Bib Gourmand Indian restaurant in Yorkshire, it’s warm and welcoming and the authentic, finely-crafted, often delicate Gujarati dishes keep customers coming back time and again.
137 Whitehall Road, Drighlington BD11 1AT
0113 285 2037
prashad.co.uk
Norma
Inside the historic Paragon Arcade, Hull’s newly opened Norma Sicilian Pasta Kitchen specialises in freshly made pasta, small plates, homemade desserts and gelato. A more casual dining experience by day, with artisan sandwiches, pasta and takeaway options, the pretty upstairs restaurant turns into a popular neighbourhood bistro by night with a menu of traditional small plates including arancino, Sicilian meatballs and caramelised figs with stracciatella, pistachio and honey, and mains which include a delicious gorgonzola fondue with caramelised onion, thyme, vino, crème fraîche, gorgonzola, roasted almonds, parmigiano and pangrattato.
5–6 Paragon Street, Hull HU1 3PQ
normapastakitchen.co.uk
The Orange Bird
This neighbourhood bistro in the heart of Hillsborough has a menu made for sharing. With an emphasis on modern South African and international cooking, food is cooked over a traditional braai and packed with flavour. Start with mutton boerewors, sweet potato tahini, creme fraiche, paprika oil and curry leaves, followed by braai pork presa with grilled broad beans and lardo, samphire, onion ash, herb sauce and a side order of smoked geelrys and fried onions.
78 Middlewood Road, Hillsborough, Sheffield S6 4AH
0114 234 9330
theorangebird.co.uk
Domo
Domo means home, and this award-winning, family-run Sardinian bar and deli in Sheffield’s Kelham Island serves up food, drink and a fun and friendly atmosphere reminiscent of owners Raffaele and Sarah’s home town of Castelsardo. With a vast variety of authentic dishes made with fresh produce from local independent retailers and specialities direct from Sardinia, the menu is split into dishes from the land and the sea, with a speciality Cena Sarda In Agriturismo Con Porcetta (an authentic Sardinian feast with a six-hour slow cooked whole suckling pig) as the centrepiece.
Eagle Works, 34–36 Cotton Mill Walk, Little Kelham S3 8DH
0114 322 1020
domorestaurant.co.uk
Devour at The Dye House
It’s all about Italian soul with Yorkshire heart at this stylish AA Rosette restaurant. Bold contemporary dishes are created using time-honoured techniques and only the best ingredients, and the menu features specials such as Yorkshire fillet steak with handmade garganelli pasta in a rich brandy and peppercorn cream, and slow braised belly pork served with handmade gnocchi, Calabrian nduja, tomatoes and a herb pangrattato, alongside handmade pasta and wood-fired pizzas.
Luke Lane, Thongsbridge, Holmfirth HD9 7TB
01484 684793
devour.co.uk
Delrio’s
Regulars won’t want you to know about this gem of an Italian bistro in a cellar in York as it’s already hard to get a table here. Head down the stairs to this candlelit hideaway which has been serving home cooked Italian food with a strong Sardinian influence for more than 30 years to enjoy their speciality dishes, freshly cooked pizzas, homemade pasta and desserts made onsite by Delrio’s own pastry chef.
10–12 Blossom Street, York YO24 1AE
01904 622695
delriosrestaurant.com
Seoul Food
This casual, cosy gem of an eatery serves authentic Korean dishes, all freshly prepared. Try the classic ramen soup, the bibimbap spiced with gochujang sauce, or choose one of the rice bowls with spicy pork or Korean fried chicken, but don’t miss out on the Korean honey bread banoffee cake.
5 Carrier Street, Westgate Arcade, Halifax HX1 1 DH
01422 347479
seoul-food.co.uk
Roku
In a corner of the city you’ll find a tempting blend of traditional Japanese flavours and culinary artistry, and from the expertly crafted sushi and sashimi to the delicate tempura and flavour-packed ramen, each dish is meticulously prepared. Sophisticated but satisfying, there’s also a wide selection of Japanese teas and traditional sake to accompany.
Burton Road, Sheffield S3 8BX
0114 387 7087
rokusheffield.co.uk
La Boca
This family-run restaurant brings the bold flavours of Argentina to this corner of Yorkshire. Known for their award winning, 30 day dry-aged steaks served with the house chimichurri, you’ll also find fresh fish, local lamb and great burgers on the menu. Start with spicy Argentinian empanadas before tucking into steak, cooked as you like it, and add bone marrow gravy and a side of mac and cheese topped with their speciality beef brisket.
1 Nether Hall Road, Doncaster DN1 2PH
01302 957924
labocadoncaster.co.uk
