Looking for healthy restaurants in Leeds? From fresh poke bowls and nourishing salads to lighter takes on global favourites, these spots prove you don’t have to sacrifice flavour to eat well.
Whether you’re after a quick, nutritious lunch or a balanced evening meal, these Leeds restaurants serve up fresh, ingredient-led dishes that still deliver on taste. Expect everything from high-protein bowls and low-calorie lunches to plant-based plates and nutrient-packed salads, depending on what you’re looking for. Which one are you trying first?
Quick picks: Healthy restaurants in Leeds
Itsu
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The shelves at Itsu are a technicolour array of tempting goodness, which means it’s not just popular for takeaways but also one of the most inviting healthy restaurants in Leeds city centre.
The dishes all come with calorie counts, making it easy to watch what you eat – the detox miso noodle soup, for example, is just 190 calories and contains iodine, calcium and vitamin B6. There are veg-packed noodle bowls, such as the Vitality glass noodle bowl, topped with four chicken gyozas, a nutritious veg mix, miso broth and sunflower seeds. The sushi is freshly prepared and can be washed down with invigorating vegetable or fruit smoothies.
Where: Itsu, 36-38 Commercial Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 6EX.
What we’d order: The tuna tartare poké bowl. At 684 calories it’s a little higher than other options, but it packs a protein punch, weighing in at a mighty 25g.
House of Fu
The flavour-packed ramen bowls at House of Fu are a sure-fire hit – they’re an invigorating meal on their own – but the most virtuous choice at this fast-but-good food joint are the super bowls.
You’ll get plenty of your five-a-day if you scoff the Fu cauliflower bowl, with crispy cauliflower, kimchi, pickled cucumbers and spring onion accompanying hot sauce, kimchi, Kewpie mayo and rice. With a real tang from the kimchi and a kick from the hot sauce, there’s no slacking on flavour. The mighty teriyaki chicken bowl is another winner, loaded up with chicken thigh, spring onion, nori, pickled ginger and an egg.
Where: House of Fu, 15-19 The Headrow, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 6PU.
What we’d order: The Fu cauliflower bowl with an extra portion of probiotic-packed kimchi.
Sociable Folk
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This sleek and laidback cafe in Wellington Place serves up lip-smackingly healthy dishes, whether you’re starting your day with a delicious breakfast or looking for a satisfying lunch.
The salads and Buddha bowls here really step things up a level. The cajun chicken nourish bowl comes with couscous and egg, sweet potato, tomato and beetroot tzatziki, while the Bang Bang vegan salad serves falafel and spicy chickpeas with quinoa, avocado, sweet potato, beetroot and peas. You can even build your own superfood salad, choosing from a selection of proteins and dressings to ensure it suits your exacting tastes.
Where: Sociable Folk, 10 Wellington Place, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 4JP.
What we’d order: The Thai chicken salad, finished with red chilli, coriander and brain-boosting cashew nuts.
Rola Wala
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Indian food might conjure images of sauces laden with cream, breads and other things you probably want to avoid on a health kick, but not at Rola Wala.
The menu here is packed with healthy options that prove the most energising and rejuvenating food can be spiced to perfection. You can build your own rice, cauliflower and salad bowls, or start with a naan roll if you’re not carb-dodging. After that, add ingredients like the popular chicken tikka or ed channa dal for all the fuller-for-longer protein. They only use fresh ingredients, so you get all the flavour without losing any of the goodness, plus all rolls and bowls are under 500 calories as standard.
Where: Rola Wala, Trinity Kitchen, Albion Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 5AY.
What we’d order: The Goan roast pork rice bowl for a lunch that’s full of fibre and flavour.
Mommy Mookrata
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Who knew that healthy eating could be fun? Formerly known as Bulgogi Grill, Mommy Mookrata lets you do a lot of the cooking yourself – there’s a Korean-style BBQ grill built into your table.
Here, grilling is more novelty than chore, especially if you’re watching what you eat because you can control exactly what you have for dinner. Will it be lean pork, prawn brushed with lemon juice or beef with the unmistakable hit of sesame oil? There’s even a vegan set, complete with tofu, mixed vegetables and glass noodles. After cooking, wrap it up in a lettuce leaf with rice, veggies, pickles and more, then choose whether or not to plunge it into one of the broths.
Where: Mommy Mookrata, The Arena Quarter, 9 Merrion Way, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS2 8BT.
What we’d order: The ultra-light seafood set, which comes with king prawns, basa, mussels, fish balls and squid.
Honi Poke
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Tuck into the fresh flavours of a Hawaiian poke bowl and elevate your lunch or dinner plans, with the bright, beautiful and brilliantly flavoured dishes on offer at Honi Poke.
Over a base of sushi rice, brown rice, quinoa or veg slaw (or a mix), you can layer it up with your pick of protein alongside vibrant vegetable, fruit and seed toppings. There’s an impressive selection, including the chilli-topped avocado & mango, chicken teriyaki with broccoli, and the house special Honi Poke bowl with salmon and mango – or you can build your own if you prefer.
Where: Honi Poke, Unit 2.03 Trinity Leeds, 27 Albion Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 5AT.
What we’d order: The Honi Poke hits the spot, and they don’t scrimp on the portions.
Eat Your Greens
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Grab lunch, brunch or dinner at Eat Your Greens and you’ll be eating the freshest possible food. It’s all about farm-to-fork – the ingredients are organic and you can even pick up groceries here.
The menu is small but crafted with care and consideration. The selection of plates on offer include whole mackerel stuffed with Goan curry pearl barley, along with a sensational squash and ricotta toast with hot honey. Couple with charred purple sprouting broccoli or asparagus and butter beans for a meal that’ll leave you feeling great.
Where: Eat Your Greens, 42 New York Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS2 7DY.
What we’d order: We like to mix it up, but we always order a portion of boquerones (pickled anchovies) for a healthy dose of omega-3 fatty acids.
Pho
When it comes to healthy restaurants in Leeds that deliver big on flavour, Pho in Trinity Kitchen is a real winner. The menu boasts an array of fresh, healthy delights that are sure to hit the spot at any time of day.
Peruse their aromatic selection of Vietnamese salads, from the crunchy green papaya salad with peanuts to the spicy mango salad with pork and dried shrimp. But as you can guess from the name, their pho (Vietnamese noodle soup) is the main event here. Whatever broth or protein you choose, it’ll be served with a plate of fresh herbs to add an extra flavour dimension. If you’re on a real health kick, go for the Super Green house special, with pak choi, green beans and zesty lime – refreshing!
Where: Pho, Trinity Kitchen, 27 Albion Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 5AT.
What we’d order: Our go-to order is the spicy beef brisket pho with an egg on top.
FINT
Scandi-inspired restaurant FINT is the place to go if you’re looking for organic, healthy food in Leeds. Their dishes are a celebration of local flavours and Nordic traditions in a culinary movement that’s earthy and refined.
Starting off your day with their bay, lemon & cardamon porridge is never a bad idea, or opt for the hearty-but-healthy vegan breakfast, where tofu scramble is served with beans, mushroom, confit tomato and vegan sausage. Their evening offering is chock full of simple yet flavoursome eats, like the sea bream fillet with cumin cauliflower and a butter bean puree or the moreish butternut squash risotto with maple-glazed squash and sage.
Where: FINT, 73 Great George Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 3BR.
What we’d order: Scrambled eggs on sourdough and a soul-soothing matcha latte.
Falafel Guys
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Sometimes you just fancy some falafel – and when that craving hits you, Falafel Guys have you covered, with multiple Leeds locations and a menu filled with wonderful wraps and sublime salad bowls.
Whichever one you choose, you can tuck into those tasty chickpea balls alongside homemade hummus, stacks of fresh salad and pickles, as well as a selection of sauces. There are other protein options on the menu too, including chicken shawarma, which has been expertly marinated in a blend of aromatic herbs and spices for a great alternative to fried chicken that’s sure to satisfy your senses.
Where: Falafel Guys, Northern Market, Old School Board, Calverley Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 3ED; SALT Granary Wharf, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 4ED & from the caravan on 47 Briggate, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 6HF.
What we’d order: We always get the triple decker salad bowl – chicken, falafel and halloumi loaded up with all the good stuff. Don’t forget the tricolour hummus!
