From classic French bistro suppers with wine to regional Indian thalis and late-night grills at Dishoom, these are the vetted Leeds dining offers worth your money this November.
Eating well in Leeds this November doesn’t require stretching your budget. Whether you need an express £5 lunch between meetings, a pre-theatre supper before a show or a relaxed date night with wine included, the city’s independent restaurants and neighbourhood favourites are running sharp mid-season offers.
Want to try something new? Check out our guide to the new openings in Leeds this autumn.
Quick picks: restaurant offers in Leeds
Best early evening deals
One snack and one pasta for £18.50 at Sarto
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Sarto’s popular Pre-Theatre offer gives pasta lovers a snack and a main dish for £18.50. Choose from snacks like extra virgin olive oil focaccia, tomato & basil bruschetta, or scamorza arancini with charred red pepper aioli, followed by fresh house-made pasta like campanelle with cashew cream or fettuccine with vodka cream, guanciale, and pistachio crumb.
Why it’s worth it: Generous portions of freshly rolled, high-quality pasta and handmade snacks for under £20.
Best for: Casual mid-week dates and something special ahead of your theatre trip.
Insider’s tip: For a plant-based option, the campanelle with cashew cream and sundried tomato is a standout hit.
When to get the deal: 5pm–6pm, Tuesday to Thursday.
Pre-theatre menu with wine at Kendells
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Kendells Bistro offers one of the most dependable dining deals in the city centre. Located opposite Leeds Playhouse, this romantic French bistro serves two courses for £31.90, three for £36.90, or three courses with half a bottle of house wine for £44.90. The rotating blackboard menu features classics like duck liver pâté, potted salmon rillette, slow-braised ham hock and roast chicken supreme.
Why it’s worth it: Classic French bistro cooking with wine included for under £45 in an authentic, candlelit room.
Best for: Pre-theatre dining, romantic dates, and cosy autumn evenings.
Insider’s tip: We would always order the signature French onion soup – topped with a gruyère crouton, it remains the ultimate starter here.
When to get the deal: 5pm–7:30pm, Tuesday to Thursday and 5pm–6:30pm, Friday to Saturday.
Happy hour at Fuji Hiro
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Yorkshire’s original Japanese noodle house, Fuji Hiro, runs an early evening Happy Hour from 3pm to 7pm (Tuesday to Sunday). While food is billed at standard menu prices, it is an affordable window to pair discounted Japanese draught beers and drinks with a steaming bowl of umami-rich ramen or a katsu rice dish.
Why it’s worth it: Exceptional Japanese heritage cooking paired with great drink offers in a legendary Leeds establishment.
Best for: After-work catch-ups, casual early dinners and noodle fans.
Insider’s tip: Don’t skip the handmade pan-fried gyozas – made from scratch in-house using a recipe refined over decades.
When to get the deal: 3pm–7pm, Tuesday to Sunday (drinks discount only).
Early evening menu at The Whitehall Restaurant & Bar
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Available from 5pm to 7pm, Monday to Saturday, The Whitehall’s early evening menu includes three courses plus half a bottle of wine (or a selected alternative drink) for £38. Dishes showcase refined British cooking, including a duo of West Moor pork, roasted monkfish tail, classic fish and chips and sticky toffee pudding.
Why it’s worth it: High-calibre dining with wine included for under £40 in the business quarter.
Best for: After-work dinners, pre-theatre meals and date nights.
Insider’s tip: Premium Yorkshire steak upgrades are available for a supplementary charge.
When to get the deal: 5pm–7pm, Monday to Saturday.
Best for Sunday
Bottomless Sunday roast & a free drink at Head of Steam Park Row
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Head of Steam Park Row have started doing Sunday roasts, and all through November Leeds-List readers can get a free drink with all adult roast bookings. Take your pick from 30-day-aged topside of beef, garlic and rosemary porchetta with crispy crackling, 24-hour-brined roast chicken drizzled with thyme butter, or a miso-glazed celeriac steak, and it’ll come with seasonal veg, alongside unlimited roast potatoes, Yorkshire puddings and gravy. Throw in big screens showing Premier League action, and you’ve got the perfect place to spend your Sunday afternoon.
Why it’s worth it: A proper Sunday roast, live football and a free drink!
Best for: Sunday outings and a cosy spot to watch the game.
Insider’s tip: Book using the code Leeds-List to claim your free drink.
When to get the deal: Every Sunday until the end of November.
Best for lunchtime
£15 thali lunch at The Crossing Indian Bistro
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The Crossing Indian Bistro in Chapel Allerton takes its culinary cues from India’s historic railway dining cars. Its £15 lunchtime thali arrives on traditional compartmentalised steel platters, featuring your choice of curry alongside zeera aloo, saag makai, dal of the day, cooling raita, house pickle, steamed basmati rice and freshly baked tandoor bread.
Why it’s worth it: A complete regional Indian feast presented beautifully for a fixed £15 price.
Best for: Neighbourhood lunches, business breaks and spice enthusiasts.
Insider’s tip: Add the fragrant rasmalai milk sponge cake for £3 extra to round out the meal.
When to get the deal: From 12pm, Monday to Sunday.
Two courses for £22.50 at Chaophraya
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Chaophraya has been an anchor on the Leeds dining scene for over two decades, and its set lunch menu is a straightforward way to sample its polished Thai cooking. Diners can order two courses for £22.50 or three for £27.50. Starters include crispy prawn wontons drizzled with sweet soy and spiced sweetcorn cakes fried with red curry paste and makrut lime leaves. Mains feature chicken pad Thai and wok-fried egg noodles with crisp pork belly, followed by desserts such as mango sticky rice or warm chocolate fondant.
Why it’s worth it: Delicious sit-down city-centre dining at a predictable set price.
Best for: Working lunches, daytime dates and central shopping breaks.
Insider’s tip: The sous-vide Panang beef carries a £5 supplement, but the tender, slow-cooked rump and rich coconut reduction justify the spend.
When to get the deal: 12pm–5pm, Sunday to Friday.
Express Lunch Menu at Meat:Stack
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Head down to Bishopgate at lunchtime for premium smash patties at high-street prices. Meat:Stack serves standalone burgers for £5, or a full combo for £10 including crisp beef-dripping fries, a scratch dip pot and a soft drink. Options include the West Coast-inspired Cali cheeseburger (stacked with American cheese, Stack sauce, house pickles, onion, and shredded iceberg) or the classic Chaser with sweet ketchup.
Why it’s worth it: Smashed, dry-aged beef patties, dripping fries, and a drink for exactly a tenner.
Best for: Big appetites, casual catch-ups and burger lovers.
Insider’s tip: If you want something sweet afterwards, add a slice of warm house cherry pie for £3.50.
When to get the deal: 11am–3pm, Monday to Friday.
Best for sharing
Sunday tapas for two for £30 at Ambiente
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Available all day every Sunday at their Call Lane site, Ambiente’s sharing feast offers six tapas dishes for £30 (£15 per person). There’s a huge choice of dishes on offer, from classics like tortilla and calamares to battered goats cheese with drizzled honey and grain-fed chicken and chorizo kebab.
Why it’s worth it: Generous portions of Spanish tapas working out at £5 per plate.
Best for: Relaxed Sunday grazing, casual dates and small groups.
Insider’s tip: Both traditional and vegan options are available for the meatballs and patatas bravas.
When to get the deal: All day, every Sunday.
Best late-night dining
Late Plates at Dishoom Leeds
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Dishoom Leeds is giving evening diners a reason to head to Boar Lane after peak hours with its limited-run Late Plates menu, available until Sunday 15th November 2026. The menu showcases late-night specials including Tandoori Chicken Cafreal – charred chicken lollipops spiced with coriander, green chilli and tangy Goan toddy vinegar – alongside rich Rara Chicken drumsticks folded into spiced chicken keema and served with flaky laccha paratha.
Why it’s worth it: Exclusive, chef-led dishes crafted specifically for late-night dining in one of the city’s finest interiors.
Best for: Post-theatre suppers, nightcaps, and unhurried late dinners.
Insider’s tip: The cafreal packs genuine heat – pair it with an extra portion of cooling green chutney or raita.
When to get the deal: 9:30pm onwards, Sunday to Thursday (runs until Sunday 15th November 2026).
