Date spot in Leeds
Tattu Leeds
Dress up for modern Chinese food and cocktails beneath the blossom trees of Tattu's dining room on East Parade.
East Parade, city centre
Address: Tattu, Minerva House, 29 East Parade, Leeds LS1 5PS- Restaurant
- Rain-proof ☔
- A treat
- Romantic
- Big night
Why it's a good date: It's all about the setting, and it's a fun one for a birthday or an anniversary. Book ahead at weekends and leave time for a cocktail at the bar.
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The Box Tree
Church Street, Ilkley
Address: The Box Tree, 35-37 Church Street, Ilkley LS29 9DR- Restaurant
- Rain-proof ☔
- A treat
- Foodie
- Romantic
Take the train to Ilkley for a tasting menu at The Box Tree, one of Yorkshire's best-known special-occasion restaurants.
Why it's a good date: A cosy old stone building with a long history of fine dining, and the menu changes with the seasons. Go early and walk up towards Ilkley Moor before dinner.
Dakota Grill
Russell Street, city centre
Address: Dakota Leeds, 8 Russell Street, Leeds LS1 5RN- Restaurant
- Rain-proof ☔
- A treat
- Big night
- Romantic
Book a steak and seafood dinner in the moody, low-lit grill at the Dakota hotel.
Why it's a good date: A stylish hotel grill that feels like a night away without leaving town. Start with a cocktail in the hotel bar.
Shears Yard
Wharf Street, The Calls
Address: Shears Yard, 11-15 Wharf Street, Leeds LS2 7EY- Restaurant
- Rain-proof ☔
- A treat
- Foodie
- Romantic
Have a seasonal dinner at this smart independent restaurant on Wharf Street, near the river at The Calls.
Why it's a good date: Good cooking and a relaxed welcome, so it feels special without being stiff. Walk along the river afterwards to finish the evening.