| Thinking of eating out in Leeds but unsure of | | | | money? |
| where to dine? Here's some criteria generally used | | | | Is it hot? |
| to judge restaurants in Leeds. With it's 2 | | | | Is the taste and consistency right? |
| universities, fantastic nightlife and quality | | | | Could you cook it better yourself? |
| restaurants, Leeds is the place to be. This guide | | | | 3) Would you come back again? |
| to eating out is specifically based upon Leeds but | | | | The sign of a good restaurant in Leeds or indeed |
| could also be applied to other locations. | | | | anywhere else is if you feel satisfied and would |
| Don't be fobbed off with second rate food and | | | | return time and time again. |
| service, Leeds is a vibrant place with lots of | | | | Would you, in good conscience, recommend the |
| fantastic restaurants, so use a trusted restaurant | | | | place to others? |
| guide to separate the good from the bad: | | | | Did you give a tip? We're not in America, we |
| 1) Level of service | | | | don't have to give tips, but us Brits give tips when |
| Are you greeted and shown to your table in a | | | | the service is excellent. If you gave a tip then |
| polite and timely manner? | | | | that's a sure sign of a good restaurant. |
| Is the menu concise and comprehensive? Also | | | | So how do I find good places to eat out in |
| expect to pay less in and around the places | | | | Leeds? |
| where students tend to hang out. Namely | | | | Well, you could: |
| Headingley, near the University of Leeds and | | | | - Ask family and friends which restaurants in |
| Leeds Metropolitan university. So judge the | | | | Leeds they recommend. |
| menu's based on location. | | | | - Phone up at 8pm on a Saturday night and see if |
| Are your drinks topped up when necessary? | | | | you get a reservation. |
| Do the courses flow adequately? I.e. do you feel | | | | Or you could just: |
| like you are being rushed between courses and | | | | Go online and check out a restaurant review |
| are you waiting too long. | | | | guide. So if you're coming to Leeds as a university |
| Are the waiters/waitresses friendly throughout | | | | student, just visiting or you live here, then you'll |
| the dining experience? No-one likes frowning staff. | | | | find a suitable place to eat out. So once you've |
| Afterall, you pay for the experience of eating out | | | | checked out the Royal Armouries and Kirkstall |
| not just the food and there are many other | | | | Abbey, check out an online restaurant guide, |
| places in Leeds that you could take your business. | | | | maybe in one of Leeds' many cyber cafes, and |
| 2) Quality of food | | | | get yourself into one of the great restaurants. |
| Is the food what you would expect for the | | | | |