Restaurant Reviews

The menu at the Angel at Hetton may have been updated, but it remains a masterclass in classic cooking, says Elaine Lemm.

It might have his name above the door, but Marco’s New York Italian in Leeds is not quite the homecoming for the city’s most famous chef says Jill Turton.

The Blue Lion at East Witton has simplified its menu and bucked up its ideas, according to Dave Lee.

It is situated on a busy road and opened in the harshest of winters, but Lokanta is a ray of Mediterranean sunshine on a plate, says Amanda Wragg.

It is one of Harrogate’s few remaining independents and, while the surroundings may be different, the food at Norse is as good as it’s always been says Elaine Lemm. Pictures by Gary Longbottom.

It’s where Michelin star chef Tommy Banks likes to go on a rare night off. No wonder, says Jill Turton, Lockwoods of Ripon is the real deal.

It’s not brash, the prices are reasonable and the food is good. What more could you want from a restaurant? asks Dave Lee of Thirteen, Leyburn

With service to match flawless food, Tharavadu in the heart of downtown Leeds is a lesson in how a restaurant should be run, writes Elaine Lemm.

It got off to a shaky start, but finally the food at the Cedar Court Grand is living up to its surroundings, says Jill Turton. Pictures by Gary Longbottom.

The Star Inn the City has just been given a revamp and it’s now the perfect showcase for Andrew Pern’s talents says Jill Turton.