Reviews in Leeds and Yorkshire

We were looking for somewhere to have a celebratory lunch, on the drive home from Newcastle following our daughter's graduation, and found The Frenchgate by chance on another website. We knew nothing about the place, but thought we'd take a chance. And, as it turned out, it was an excellent choice! It's set in the nicest part of Richmond, which in any case is a lovely town, and is a beautiful building, tastefully furnished and with a welcoming atmosphere. We were looked after by the proprietor, who really knows his stuff when it comes to food and wine. The food was marvellous - beautifully presented, and tasting even better than it looked. The three course lunch was amazingly inexpensive, and I'm quite sure we would have paid double in many restaurants 'down south'. We'll certainly return at a future date, to sample the dinner menu.

The food was very good but the waitresses need lessons in how to treat customers.

The place has got a cosmopolitan buzz about it and the food very good with a good choice. You may be forgiven for thinking that you weren't in Hull at all - which must be good.

I ate here for the first time since it has re-opened under new management. I was happily suprised at the change in the layout and the new decor is much better than before. We chose several tapas dishes and enjoyed every one, especially one of the specials that evening - Rabbit in a smokey sauce! Lovely village eatery!

That place is so bloody tasty, when I worked in Harrogate, I had no money and weighed two stone more than I do now becuase I went there every day for Lunch! Have some methadone ready for when you need to come off the high from that place, it's incredible

The Drum and Monkey is certainly one of the best restaurants in Harrogate and probably Yorkshire. Fantastic atmosphere and outstanding food! The staff are friendly and cheerful and it’s always an enjoyable visit for either lunch or dinner. I’d recommend the Queen Scallops and the Seafood Pie is the best I’ve found anywhere. Well worth a visit... or two!

The greeting was vary warm and welcoming, the staff were very friendly and the service was very good. The ambience of the restaurant was good and was very clean which made for a good relaxing meal. NOW the food...As said it was outstanding the portions were just right even for the larger pallet and the mix of spices were in proportion to the food not over powering. A real pleasure, my compliment's to the chef.

Very clean restaurant, good food and service. Will certainly go back again.

First trip to Leeds, first time at Anams and first time tasting Indian food. It was all great. Good way to start my trip. I definitely loved the fishes right in the middle of the restaurant. They were beautiful. The place was clean and the food was very enjoyable. One of the places I would definitely want to visit again on the next trip. Superb!!!!

I had a great meal here midweek, no pressure and a waitress who was happy to chat, for a change! I visit the city regularly and I use the hotel regularly for coffee and lunches. Thought I would try their evening menu, I was not disappointed

Midweek lunch. I thought that it would be quiet but it was 75% full. Mainly Harrogate women who lunch. Four of them on the table nearest to us spent the entire meal trying to 'out brag' each other. Hyacinth Bouquet medals all round! The food, service and surroundings are first class. Using our 2-4-1 High life card made it even better. Give it a try...you won't be disappointed.

Ok, so its small and a little cramped. But the soft shell crab I had was delicious. This would be a fantastic place to have on your doorstep. Hope the residents of Ilkley support this venture and the adjoining fish shop.

Romano's offer the best quality Italian food and the staff are extremely friendly. When dining in the restaurant you really could be anywhere as it has a great Mediterranean feel to it. I now visit Romano's regularly as I feel it is by far the most superior restaurant in Barnsley in every way.

It is a well-situated friendly place, where the food and service is consistently very good. I now eat there every week. What more can we ask?

I love the Sheesh Mahal restaurant, it is by far the best Indian in Leeds. I can't get enough of it. Such large portions for such an average price. The staff are so friendly and welcome you as soon as walk in the door!

Good food, service in a really great setting and the prices are very reasonable all in all a great night out was had by all.

the food and service was proper mint love you kirsty and becky x x x x x x x x x x x x

It was clear from our first encounter that David Todd (Proprietor) was passionate about food, wine and ensuring all his customers had a great time in his restuarant. It is very difficult to walk the line between a formal dining experience and a welcoming but non-intrusive service yet David and his team pull this off with aplomb. The wine list is extensive and enticing (and, incidentally, includes champagne with a very acceptable £10 mark-up!). The food is nicely presented, carefully prepared and expertly cooked. Finally, the cheese board is to die for, the only problem being the ability to remember which of the 16 cheeses was the best. In short, the Frenchgate is a wonderful restaurant serving great food and complemented perfectly by exceptional service.