Leeds

The UK’s quickest growing city is beginning to be seen as a challenge of the nation’s more established culinary hotbeds. As big business has moved north to this blossoming city, so to, it appears, have quality restaurants. Housed in the famous Harvey Nichols, the Fourth Floor Café offers traditional English dishes like sausage and mash at an outstanding standard. Though, as it is Harvey Nics, don’t be surprised at the size of the bill. La Tasca, is a Spanish restaurant with a difference. Not only does it serve up great tapas and paella but on Monday nights, it encourages the Spanish feel by offering Salsa lessons. Walkabout Inn is a chain and is a sports bar, but where else can you find a menu boasting crocodile, buffalo and kangaroo, and absolutely huge portions. Hansa's is a must for all vegetarians and meat lovers should not be put off, as this restaurant’s Gujarati vegetarian specialities are outstanding. Fiori’s is a bistro right in the city centre yet is still a well kept secret. Newly refurbished, this restaurant has an excellent lunch menu and delicious specials changed daily.

Eating out places and healthy eating in Britain.tv’s Choice of the Month: Calls Grill

Housed in one of Leeds’ newest areas, Calls Grill brings a taste of London dining to Yorkshire. Based near the new wharf, Calls Grill is an easy walk out from the city centre and should always be at the forefront of someone’s mind when planning a meal out. The restaurant is found in a converted warehouse overlooking the river and the space afforded by this venue is exploited. The restaurant uses at split level to create space and a light feel Exposed brick work highlights the building’s industrial roots but is contrasted well with pieces of modern art. Calls Grill has already received a Michelin rating for the excellence of its food, specialising in freshly grilled fish, seafood and steak. The restaurant’s reputation is growing daily, so reservations are essential at this fashionable new eaterie.