Latest reviews in Leeds, United Kingdom

Croma - Quality AND Value by jerry_wall

jerry_wall — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 08:18:28 +0000

Review by jerry_wall

Rating: 5.00

Since Croma's arrival in Leeds, I have found it nigh on impossible to dine anywhere else in the town. Such is the lure of the sheer value for money offered by this top quality gourmet pizza restaurant.

I know what you're thinking... isn't this just a contender to Pizza Express' crown?... The answer; a very firm NO... It is so much more than Pizza Express could ever offer... And where the two are going head to head, as in Leeds, you can see just how much more Croma is giving its customers.

Where can you dine, with linen table cloths and napkins, in such stylish surroundings, on such beautifully prepared quality food for under Â£20 a head...and with NO SERVICE CHARGE!!!... (Though, in the case of Croma, whose service is efficient, friendly, and eager to please, would be a pleasure to pay!)

Come on people, if you haven't already tried Croma, there really is nothing to lose. Whether you're dining solo, in a couple, or celebrating a big bash (and I have done all here), there really is no better choice in all of Leeds!Since Croma's arrival in Leeds, I have found it nigh on impossible to dine anywhere else in the town. Such is the lure of the sheer value for money offered by this top quality gourmet pizza restaurant.

I know what you're thinking... isn't this just a contender to Pizza Express' crown?... The answer; a very firm NO... It is so much more than Pizza Express could ever offer... And where the two are going head to head, as in Leeds, you can see just how much more Croma is giving its customers.

Where can you dine, with linen table cloths and napkins, in such stylish surroundings, on such beautifully prepared quality food for under Â£20 a head...and with NO SERVICE CHARGE!!!... (Though, in the case of Croma, whose service is efficient, friendly, and eager to please, would be a pleasure to pay!)

Come on people, if you haven't already tried Croma, there really is nothing to lose. Whether you're dining solo, in a couple, or celebrating a big bash (and I have done all here), there really is no better choice in all of Leeds!

Arcadia Ale & Wine Bar - Arcadia by localman

localman — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:00:50 +0000

Review by localman

Rating: 1.00

Phone: 0113 274 5599

Tags: real ale

Run for the convenience of the staff and not the customers. Beer often badly kept plus anal obsession with drinking up time! Oh and get a clock on the same time as everyone else's guys!!!Run for the convenience of the staff and not the customers. Beer often badly kept plus anal obsession with drinking up time! Oh and get a clock on the same time as everyone else's guys!!!

The Old Bridge Inn - lively, Music, good food, the old bridge kirkstall by starga2er

starga2er — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 09:56:47 +0000

Review by starga2er

Rating: 5.00

Tags: cool, friendly, relaxed

The Old Bridge Inn at Kirkstall has finally come of age with a new manager and a new chef..

with Karaoke & Disco from Friday night through to Sunday night..Very friendly place with a varied client list from students to office workers and locals.. private parties & functions, beer garden right next to the river Aire.....

All day breakfasts & Sandwiches through to full meals.. all cooked from fresh ingredients none of this packaged stuff.. I took my wife daughters last saturday what a fantastic night we had.... and Sunday dinner the next day

well done Sharon & George and chef Jamie (no not that one)The Old Bridge Inn at Kirkstall has finally come of age with a new manager and a new chef..

with Karaoke & Disco from Friday night through to Sunday night..Very friendly place with a varied client list from students to office workers and locals.. private parties & functions, beer garden right next to the river Aire.....

All day breakfasts & Sandwiches through to full meals.. all cooked from fresh ingredients none of this packaged stuff.. I took my wife daughters last saturday what a fantastic night we had.... and Sunday dinner the next day

well done Sharon & George and chef Jamie (no not that one)

Piccolino - My experience by customer

customer — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 01:28:01 +0000

Review by customer

Rating: 2.00

Tags: italian, expensive, lively

I went to Piccolino's with a group of friends, as it was the birthday of one of them. It was a Wednesday and we arrived at around 10pm. There were a few occupied tables, but it wasn't too busy. We were welcomed and seated by a girl and given the menus.

As you would expect with a big group of people, we started chatting straight away. It wasn't long before one of the waiters approached us to take the order for our drinks, followed by another one who wanted to take the food order. I was still looking at the menu, but the waiter leaned down and stared at me, almost pushing me to order. I told him I wasn't ready yet, so when he finished taking the order for everyone else, he tapped the table with his notebook, next to me. I had already had something to eat that evening, so when I asked for a starter his answer was "Is that all?".

I was really infuriated. I should have complained about it all but I didn't like doing so when we were celebrating a birthday. All the other waiters seemed very professional and the food was absolutely lovely. I have to say smiles were very scarce though.

I understand they wanted us out of the door as quickly as possible, as it was late, but there's ways to address this other than being rude. I could not recommend this restaurant.

I went to Piccolino's with a group of friends, as it was the birthday of one of them. It was a Wednesday and we arrived at around 10pm. There were a few occupied tables, but it wasn't too busy. We were welcomed and seated by a girl and given the menus.

As you would expect with a big group of people, we started chatting straight away. It wasn't long before one of the waiters approached us to take the order for our drinks, followed by another one who wanted to take the food order. I was still looking at the menu, but the waiter leaned down and stared at me, almost pushing me to order. I told him I wasn't ready yet, so when he finished taking the order for everyone else, he tapped the table with his notebook, next to me. I had already had something to eat that evening, so when I asked for a starter his answer was "Is that all?".

I was really infuriated. I should have complained about it all but I didn't like doing so when we were celebrating a birthday. All the other waiters seemed very professional and the food was absolutely lovely. I have to say smiles were very scarce though.

I understand they wanted us out of the door as quickly as possible, as it was late, but there's ways to address this other than being rude. I could not recommend this restaurant.

Bibi's Criterion - Brilliant! by gem_mufc07

gem_mufc07 — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 22:26:17 +0000

Review by gem_mufc07

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 0113 243 0905

Website: http://www.bibisrestaurant.com

Tags: italian, lively, bar

Brilliant atmosphere, fantastic food, good music tributes, friendly staff, good customer service nothing to complain about except it can be hard to get a table as it gets really busy.Brilliant atmosphere, fantastic food, good music tributes, friendly staff, good customer service nothing to complain about except it can be hard to get a table as it gets really busy.

Starbucks Coffee - wonderful coffee! by frank_fryer

frank_fryer — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 17:57:18 +0000

Review by frank_fryer

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 0113 244 4360

Website: http://www.starbucks.co.uk

Tags: takeaway, sandwiches, patisserie

I love starbucks. I know it is quite expensive but well worth every penny for the luxurious experience and serviceyou get every time you go in. The latte's are to die for and don't even get me started on the fantastic cake selecition. It is always very clean in here and the staff are very polite. It does get very busy in here but it dosen't stop me from going in. You can either eat and drink inside or take out so it is very convenient. The toilets are always kept clean which is always a good thing. They also have high chairs in here for the little ones which is great for mothers with children.I love starbucks. I know it is quite expensive but well worth every penny for the luxurious experience and serviceyou get every time you go in. The latte's are to die for and don't even get me started on the fantastic cake selecition. It is always very clean in here and the staff are very polite. It does get very busy in here but it dosen't stop me from going in. You can either eat and drink inside or take out so it is very convenient. The toilets are always kept clean which is always a good thing. They also have high chairs in here for the little ones which is great for mothers with children.

Mulan Restaurant & Bar - delicious food and excellent service by frank_fryer

frank_fryer — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 17:52:28 +0000

Review by frank_fryer

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 0113 2444 833

Website: http://www.academyoforientalcuisine.co.uk/mulan-restaurant.php

Tags: chinese, lively, good value

The food here is so fresh and delicious its unreal! The food is prepared before your very eyes so you know it is fresh and to your liking. The noddles are the best i have ever tasted which is why i keep coming back again and again! The menu is full of variety so there is always lots to pick from there really is something for everyone. It does get a bit busy sometimes but you are never waiting too long for your meal. The staff are lovely and very polite. I will defiantly come here again and tell all my friends about this place.The food here is so fresh and delicious its unreal! The food is prepared before your very eyes so you know it is fresh and to your liking. The noddles are the best i have ever tasted which is why i keep coming back again and again! The menu is full of variety so there is always lots to pick from there really is something for everyone. It does get a bit busy sometimes but you are never waiting too long for your meal. The staff are lovely and very polite. I will defiantly come here again and tell all my friends about this place.

Kfc - great variety on the menu by frank_fryer

frank_fryer — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 17:45:05 +0000

Review by frank_fryer

Rating: 5.00This Kfc is great! There is always lots of parking and they have a drive through. All of there staff are very nice and friendly. I think this kfc is kept very clean and the service is quite quick unlike some others i have been too. Sometimes it gets quite busy specially round lunch time. I don't think that any body does chicken as well as this place! There is always new variety being added to the menu and the kids choice is always fantastic. My favourite on the menu has to be the boneless box and the bargain bucket!! This has got to be the best fast food resturant.This Kfc is great! There is always lots of parking and they have a drive through. All of there staff are very nice and friendly. I think this kfc is kept very clean and the service is quite quick unlike some others i have been too. Sometimes it gets quite busy specially round lunch time. I don't think that any body does chicken as well as this place! There is always new variety being added to the menu and the kids choice is always fantastic. My favourite on the menu has to be the boneless box and the bargain bucket!! This has got to be the best fast food resturant.

Harvey Nichols Espresso Bar - wife loves this place by frank_fryer

frank_fryer — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 17:17:38 +0000

Review by frank_fryer

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 0113 204 8000

Website: http://www.prismrestaurant.com

Tags: lively, seating area, top food

My wife always takes me in here after she has finished shopping and i am carrying all her bags! :( It is a lovely place to go and treat yourself to a cappucino and a slice of carrot cake. They have very comy chairs in here you don't want to get up when it's time to go! :) I think it is quite expensive in here but the wife loves it so that gives me a quiet life! It looks very posh inside so i think although it is expensive it is very luxury. It is always kept clean and the staff are very helpful and friendly.My wife always takes me in here after she has finished shopping and i am carrying all her bags! :( It is a lovely place to go and treat yourself to a cappucino and a slice of carrot cake. They have very comy chairs in here you don't want to get up when it's time to go! :) I think it is quite expensive in here but the wife loves it so that gives me a quiet life! It looks very posh inside so i think although it is expensive it is very luxury. It is always kept clean and the staff are very helpful and friendly.

Domino's Pizza - the best pizza in britain by frank_fryer

frank_fryer — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 17:11:31 +0000

Review by frank_fryer

Rating: 5.00Domina's Pizza do the best pizza not just in leeds but the whole of britain! No one can beat them for the delicousness and thier menu's! They do such a fantastic variety of diffent toppings and they taste fantatic. They also do the best garlic bread ever as well! Sometimes dominos do offers on there food like sometimes you get vouchers in the post to get so much off your next order. I do think that they are a bit expensive but if you look out for vouchers it's not too bad. Also if you are buying a lot in one order sometimes they knock a bit off (but maybe thats because i know someone who works there! :D)
Domina's Pizza do the best pizza not just in leeds but the whole of britain! No one can beat them for the delicousness and thier menu's! They do such a fantastic variety of diffent toppings and they taste fantatic. They also do the best garlic bread ever as well! Sometimes dominos do offers on there food like sometimes you get vouchers in the post to get so much off your next order. I do think that they are a bit expensive but if you look out for vouchers it's not too bad. Also if you are buying a lot in one order sometimes they knock a bit off (but maybe thats because i know someone who works there! :D)

Morrisons - look out for the special offers by frank_fryer

frank_fryer — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 17:06:21 +0000

Review by frank_fryer

Rating: 3.00

Phone: 0113 242 2575

Website: http://www.morrisons.plc.uk

Tags: delivery service, atm / cash machine, newspapers / magazines

I think morrisons is a great supermarket but recently i found it is getting a little bit pricey. However, if you look for their special offers it's not to bad. Sometimes they do buy one get one frees and 3 for 2 offers which i always look out for. Morrisons do a great selection of there own betabuy goods which is a good way of saving money. They also do a card that you can get stamped to help towards christmas shopping which i think is brilliant. This morrisons as a little cafe in it so you can sit down and have a nice cup of tea after all that hard work shopping! The cafe isn't that expensive either and the hot meals are very nice.I think morrisons is a great supermarket but recently i found it is getting a little bit pricey. However, if you look for their special offers it's not to bad. Sometimes they do buy one get one frees and 3 for 2 offers which i always look out for. Morrisons do a great selection of there own betabuy goods which is a good way of saving money. They also do a card that you can get stamped to help towards christmas shopping which i think is brilliant. This morrisons as a little cafe in it so you can sit down and have a nice cup of tea after all that hard work shopping! The cafe isn't that expensive either and the hot meals are very nice.

Iceland.co.uk - definatly the place to shop by frank_fryer

frank_fryer — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 17:02:13 +0000

Review by frank_fryer

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 0113 231 9654

Website: http://www.iceland.co.uk

Tags: delivery service, deli counter, frozen foods

Iceland is another great place to shop during the credit crunch as it is always full of bargains! You can buy frozen pies, sausage rolls, childrens food all for Â£1! most of the food is well known companies such as birdseye and bernard matthews but iceland also do there own make food as well which can i say tastes just ass good if not bettter than the well known makes! With aying that though even the well known named foods are very cheap in here. You can also buy fresh meat, crisps and washing powder, ect. in here it's not just frozen food. If you want to save pennies this is definatly the place to shop.Iceland is another great place to shop during the credit crunch as it is always full of bargains! You can buy frozen pies, sausage rolls, childrens food all for Â£1! most of the food is well known companies such as birdseye and bernard matthews but iceland also do there own make food as well which can i say tastes just ass good if not bettter than the well known makes! With aying that though even the well known named foods are very cheap in here. You can also buy fresh meat, crisps and washing powder, ect. in here it's not just frozen food. If you want to save pennies this is definatly the place to shop.

Aldi - You have to shop here! by frank_fryer

frank_fryer — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 16:57:52 +0000

Review by frank_fryer

Rating: 5.00

Website: http://www.aldi.com

Tags: bargain, groceries, frozen foods

Aldi is definatly the place to shop especially now the way the uk us at the mo! I get so many bargains from here it is unreal. I ususally spend about Â£25 for my full weeks shop and that is including my fruit and vegetables. They sell everything in here from frozen food to staple guns! You can buy bread for about 20p and tins for 10p. Ok so the food isn't birds eye and bernard mathews but i have to say that the quality of the food is fantastic for the price and in my opinion if it wasn't fro the packaging you would never be able to tell that the food was a cheaper make. I would recommend this supermarket to everybody as it is brilliant.Aldi is definatly the place to shop especially now the way the uk us at the mo! I get so many bargains from here it is unreal. I ususally spend about Â£25 for my full weeks shop and that is including my fruit and vegetables. They sell everything in here from frozen food to staple guns! You can buy bread for about 20p and tins for 10p. Ok so the food isn't birds eye and bernard mathews but i have to say that the quality of the food is fantastic for the price and in my opinion if it wasn't fro the packaging you would never be able to tell that the food was a cheaper make. I would recommend this supermarket to everybody as it is brilliant.

Pizza Bello - great with the customers by frank_fryer

frank_fryer — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 16:53:18 +0000

Review by frank_fryer

Rating: 5.00Pizza Bello really know how to look after their customers! they are very friendly and love to havee a chat with you. When it gets busy (which is like all the time!) they sometimes have everyone giggleing! sometimes they put out free garlic bread for the customers to niblble on whilst they are waiting for there orders. I think the pizza's are absolutly delicious from here and the service is quite quick. I also think the prices are quite reasonable to say the the portions are very big. The menu is full of alsorts of tantilizing italian food! But i must admit i am partial to their scrumptious spaghetti bolognese! I only need to buy one to share with my wife as the portions that big!Pizza Bello really know how to look after their customers! they are very friendly and love to havee a chat with you. When it gets busy (which is like all the time!) they sometimes have everyone giggleing! sometimes they put out free garlic bread for the customers to niblble on whilst they are waiting for there orders. I think the pizza's are absolutly delicious from here and the service is quite quick. I also think the prices are quite reasonable to say the the portions are very big. The menu is full of alsorts of tantilizing italian food! But i must admit i am partial to their scrumptious spaghetti bolognese! I only need to buy one to share with my wife as the portions that big!

Thai Cottage - the best thai food in leeds by frank_fryer

frank_fryer — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 16:46:07 +0000

Review by frank_fryer

Rating: 5.00Thai cottage does the best food in Leeds in my opinion! i couldn't possibly pick a favourite off their menu if i tried because all of their food is just mouth watering goodness!! I don't think that they are that expensive because the quality of the food is fantastic! They are quite quick making your order as i have never had to wait longer than 10 minutes and that is when it has been busy. They also do a great vegetarian selection of food which my wife loves! You can either eat in or out. This is the only place i will go for thai food.Thai cottage does the best food in Leeds in my opinion! i couldn't possibly pick a favourite off their menu if i tried because all of their food is just mouth watering goodness!! I don't think that they are that expensive because the quality of the food is fantastic! They are quite quick making your order as i have never had to wait longer than 10 minutes and that is when it has been busy. They also do a great vegetarian selection of food which my wife loves! You can either eat in or out. This is the only place i will go for thai food.

Halo - i love halo! by frank_fryer

frank_fryer — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 16:40:55 +0000

Review by frank_fryer

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 07732 083 911

I love this place! Halo used to be an old church so it feels a bit weird going in there to use it as a night club! I think the music is great for people of all ages and they have different type of music nights a few times a week so there is always at least one night of the week were you will find something suitable for yourself! I think the staff are brilliant. They are lovely and friendly and always have a chat with you. The drinks are also quite reasonable which is always a bonus! This is a great place to go for a bit of a dance with your friends! It does get quite busy at the weekends but overall a great night out.I love this place! Halo used to be an old church so it feels a bit weird going in there to use it as a night club! I think the music is great for people of all ages and they have different type of music nights a few times a week so there is always at least one night of the week were you will find something suitable for yourself! I think the staff are brilliant. They are lovely and friendly and always have a chat with you. The drinks are also quite reasonable which is always a bonus! This is a great place to go for a bit of a dance with your friends! It does get quite busy at the weekends but overall a great night out.

The Cockpit - full of students by frank_fryer

frank_fryer — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 16:35:27 +0000

Review by frank_fryer

Rating: 2.00

Phone: 0113 244 3446

Website: http://www.thecockpit.co.uk

Tags: live music, reasonably priced, students

when i went to the cockpit i didn't really like it because it seemed a little bit dingy and it is full of students. The music they play is ok but again it is focused on the younger generation. The drinks are quite cheap which is the only thing that keeps me coming back to this place! It is usually filled with the regulars as well as students but they keep themselves to there own crowd so i wouldn't say its a good place for making new friends! I donâ¬"t think the toilets are cleaned regularly because they are absolutely disgusting!when i went to the cockpit i didn't really like it because it seemed a little bit dingy and it is full of students. The music they play is ok but again it is focused on the younger generation. The drinks are quite cheap which is the only thing that keeps me coming back to this place! It is usually filled with the regulars as well as students but they keep themselves to there own crowd so i wouldn't say its a good place for making new friends! I donâ¬"t think the toilets are cleaned regularly because they are absolutely disgusting!

Atrium - ok for the younger generation by frank_fryer

frank_fryer — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 16:13:05 +0000

Review by frank_fryer

Rating: 3.00

Phone: 0113 242 6116

Website: http://www.theatrium.org

Tags: friendly, seating area, reasonably priced

Atrium...what can i say? Well i think this place is great for the younger generation as they play very modern loud music! I have only been here once on a stag do and to be honest i was a little suprised that it was a nightclub at first as it is right inside the shopping arcade! I thought the drinks were a little bit expensive for my liking but it's quite big inside. It's quite modern which is what you would expect and it has a few floors and each floor plays a different kind of music. I found it gets a little bit overcrowded at times specially on a friday and saturday night. The staff are ok but you can't really have a chat with them because they are always rushed off their feet.Atrium...what can i say? Well i think this place is great for the younger generation as they play very modern loud music! I have only been here once on a stag do and to be honest i was a little suprised that it was a nightclub at first as it is right inside the shopping arcade! I thought the drinks were a little bit expensive for my liking but it's quite big inside. It's quite modern which is what you would expect and it has a few floors and each floor plays a different kind of music. I found it gets a little bit overcrowded at times specially on a friday and saturday night. The staff are ok but you can't really have a chat with them because they are always rushed off their feet.

Gala Casino - brilliant experience by frank_fryer

frank_fryer — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 16:00:09 +0000

Review by frank_fryer

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 0113 389 3700

Website: http://www.gala-casino.co.uk

Tags: air conditioning, wireless internet access, seating area

This casino is brilliant. I have only ever been here twice but on both occasions i have had a brillinat time. There are lots of diffent arracde games to have a flutter on and sometimes they do raffles where you can win cash prizes and electricals. My wife won a stainless steel toaster and kettle last year in one of there raffles! The atmosphere in this place is great and the staff are very happy to help you if you are stuck on any of the machines. Overall it is a great place to go for a bit of fun and the food and drink isn't really that expensive. I will definatly have to go here again soon it has been a while!This casino is brilliant. I have only ever been here twice but on both occasions i have had a brillinat time. There are lots of diffent arracde games to have a flutter on and sometimes they do raffles where you can win cash prizes and electricals. My wife won a stainless steel toaster and kettle last year in one of there raffles! The atmosphere in this place is great and the staff are very happy to help you if you are stuck on any of the machines. Overall it is a great place to go for a bit of fun and the food and drink isn't really that expensive. I will definatly have to go here again soon it has been a while!

The Hifi Club - For all ages by frank_fryer

frank_fryer — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 15:52:05 +0000

Review by frank_fryer

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 0113 242 7353

Website: http://www.thehificlub.co.uk

Tags: live music, friendly, cool

The hifi club in Leeds city centre is great because in my opinion the cater for people af all different ages. Each night they have a different act and genre my favourite of which being the friday night motown night! Every now and again they get the odd famous person ih to perform. There was some famous jazz person in last week but i didn't really know who he was as i'm not really into jazz!! There is always a great atmosphere in this place and i come in here quite often. It's definatly worth visiting for a good night out. The staff are always friendly too!The hifi club in Leeds city centre is great because in my opinion the cater for people af all different ages. Each night they have a different act and genre my favourite of which being the friday night motown night! Every now and again they get the odd famous person ih to perform. There was some famous jazz person in last week but i didn't really know who he was as i'm not really into jazz!! There is always a great atmosphere in this place and i come in here quite often. It's definatly worth visiting for a good night out. The staff are always friendly too!