Best Stews in Leeds

6 restaurant menus in United Kingdom, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Darvish Traditional Persian Tea House And Restaurant
Darvish Traditional Persian Tea House And Restaurant
95/100 (960 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Middle Eastern
Halal
Persian
Vegetarian Friendly
Middle Eastern
Persian
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Halal
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Turkish Delight
Flatbread
Naan Bread
Naan
Persian Tea
Saffron Tea
Hummus Dip
Hummus
Saffron Rice
Kashke Bademjan
Joojeh Kebab Fillet
Kashmir Bademjan
Mirza Ghasemi
Kabobs
烧烤
Lamb
BBQ Dish
Stews
Darvish Special Salad
Dal Makhani
Darvish Special Tea
Thali
Salad
Koubideh Kebab and Naan
Roti
Sit down
Middle Eastern
Persian
BYOB
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Highchairs Available
Takeout
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Excelent atmosphere !!! New and refreshed restaurant! Very friendly staff. And very delicious food, best naan bread I have ever tried. Lamb and..."
Marcin Zajaczek
"Another excellent evening at Darvish. Very friendly personable staff, interested to know our thoughts on the food and very informative about the..."
Tory Appleby
"Darvish is under a new management. Everything was renovated and looks beautiful. I love coming here! The food is to die for. The portions are..."
Ulala Anna
"Brilliant food that we finished off, even though we were all stuffed. Very friendly and attentive staff, and nicely decorated restaurant. Definitely..."
Jenny Drew
"I went there with my colleagues on the opening night after refurbishment. It's a fab place to eat and of course the owner and the staff are great. A..."
Rina Bhuiya
"Great evening, excellent food. Darvish was packed full with a lovely atmosphere. Very happy for them that it is doing so well after the..."
Allison Morsali
"Amazing food really friendly staff would certainly..."
Anthony Toulson
"A long-awaited refurbishment looks fantastic and the food is top class. Keep up the good job, ..."
Renata Górniak-Bates
"Great place. Lovely food. Welcoming and helpful..."
Janet Barraclough
"A great meal with friendly staff as always.! Thanks..."
Dee Seabourne
"The smell of the freshly baked bread hits you as you walk in and it only gets better..."
Bobak Walker
"Best food place in Leeds..."
Abdul Hamid
"If you haven't visited this place then you are missing a treat. No alcohol licence but you are welcome to take your..."
Liz de Pledge
"We were feeling very welcome. Food was delicious. Definitely will back there..."
Kasia Sabcia Katarzyna
"Great food, lovely atmosphere! Loving the new..."
Susan Cater
"Always great food (even if I cannot pronounce half the dishes). BBQ meats, mouthwatering stews and tasty little pastries. Vegetarians are well..."
Laura Elizabeth Louise Bailey
"Absolutely loved every minute of our visit the staff was so welcoming and went above and beyond, food was mouthwatering and portion sizes was..."
Claire Thompson
"Very tasty food and excellent service .. I can confidently say the mixed grill we tried in here is the best in leeds . Generous portions and lamb ,..."
Esraa Damra
"I’ve been wanting to try Persian food for a while and let me tell you that it didn’t disappoint, the food was amazing, the atmosphere really good..."
Ricardo Silva
"Fantastic food. Everything is authentic. Highly recommend if you are looking for Iranian food. They cooked some of the best lamb and Currys I've ever..."
Luke Diamond
"My son and I recently had the most amazing Persian food at Darvish Restaurant. From the friendly staff to the flavorful dishes like lamb shank,..."
Hossain Saeedi
"Another great restaurant you could quite easily pass by without noticing. The location is slightly concealed as it is sat back from the main..."
D W (WalterPPK)
"Went there this evening. Food is delicious, nourishing and really comforting with generous portions. Great selection of veggie options too. Staff..."
Jen Illman
"Really tasty food, excellent value for money and friendly service. Would have liked to have seen more variety on the menu as at least 50% is lamb..."
S M
"My absolute favourite restaurant in Leeds. The food is always delicious and tastes so fresh and the staff are always so welcoming and wonderful! I've..."
K N
"Got there at 8.30pm, had to leave by 9pm. Didn't get to enjoy the restaurant as much but the food was still soooo delicious. Been going here for..."
Uzma Zafar
"Waw!!what a great place, went there for first time after a great day out with family at Roundhay Park, Food was amazing, hospitality was great. I was..."
Saim Uddin
"One of the best Persian restaurant. Love the food and atmosphere here and the..."
Ahsanullah Khan
"Great restaurant. First time I tried Persian food and I'm impressed by the taste of the dishes. The owner is really nice. Will come back for..."
Michele Franchini
"Absolutely delicious food; fast and attentive service. I had an aubergine starter with naan, and a checken kebab with saffron rice for the main. My..."
Christopher Molyneux
"Very friendly and accommodating staff. We had two vegetarians in our group, and they were catered for without any..."
JEFF LEETHAM
"We just got a takeaway, which we had to collect. But wow it was so worth the journey. We ordered a mixed grill for 3 people which came with a lot of..."
Kerrie Mckinnon
"Darvish is a hidden gem! Here you will experience amazing flavours from Persia. Try the Merza Ghesemi with bread to start...and pretty much any main!..."
Michael Walker
"The food was fantastic and well presented. Reasonably priced. Unfortunately we were the only diners on that particular Saturday night, which we..."
jeffrey bell
Abyssinia Cafe & Restaurant
Abyssinia Cafe & Restaurant
92/100 (2782 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
African
Ethiopian
Vegan Options
Cafe
African
Ethiopian
Halal
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Halal
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
lomo saltado
Picada
Turkish coffee
Curry
Injera
Kitfo
Hot Pot
Café and Restaurant
Coffee and Popcorn
Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony
Shiro Tegameno and Beyanetu
Kebab
Hot Pot
Lamb
Beef
Cake
Stews
Coffee Beans
Pizza
Pancakes
Mixed Platter
Cake
Café
Ethiopian
African
BYOB
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Highchairs Available
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"A lovely cosy place in the middle of an unexpected area. Ihave never tried this type of food, but from what I'm told - it is very Authentic. The..."
Mo Al-Enbaree
"Great restaurant, owner and daughter were so hospitable. Great food, a real gem. Quiet when we arrived as we got there on opening. Great portion..."
Tracey Bee
"This was my first time trying Ethiopian cuisine and I really enjoyed it. The food was delicious and healthy, interesting new flavours that I..."
Viktor Mlsna
"Excellent food and amazing hospitality. Very family friendly, my wife, daughter and I went to this today and loved everything. We had the large mixed..."
kama toreed
"Went on a Friday night and we were the only ones there, and there wasn't any background music, so atmosphere wasn't exactly buzzing. However, the..."
Nicholas Beaver
"Interesting food, good atmosphere, lovely staff and service. Great neighbourhood restaurant. We tried the sharing platter. The authentic bread is..."
Ben J
"Lovely, authentic restaurant with great staff, service and tasty food. Will definitely return. The injera was spot on as were all the classic dishes...."
Riva Heath
"We enjoyed a wonderful meal at this friendly and cosy restaurant. The food was delicious and the coffee so good! Thank you for answering all our..."
Phill
"An experience out of the ordinary. Compared to other Ethiopian places I have been to the food was good. Service was good and the decor is very..."
Per Hansen
"Finally made it to this place, which I’ve heard good things about for a long time. The food was delicious and authentic (I’ve been fortunate to..."
Gavin Morris
Safran
Safran
92/100 (1913 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Middle Eastern
Persian
Middle Eastern
Halal
Persian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Halal
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Chello Kebab Koubideh
Shish kebab
French Fries
Falafel Dish
Naan
Grilled fish
Charcoaled Salmon
Greek salad
Hummus
Hummus
French Fries
Falafel
Tarte Tatin
Flatbread
Manhattan
Naan Bread
Falafel Plate
Naan
Massaman Curry
Baklava
Persian Tea
Mixed Starter
Saffron Ice Cream
Kabobs
Kofte Kebab
Tarte Tatin
Joojeh Kebab
Doogh
Lamb
Salad
Mixed Grill Kebab
Stews
Mint Tea
Mixed Kebabs
Sit down
Persian
Middle Eastern
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Delivery
Takeout
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"What a gem of a place. I’ve been here 3 or 4 times now and it never fails to impress me. The food is amazing (Persian isn’t spicy if that’s..."
Sam C
"Absolutely love this place! Their kebab mixed platter for 2 is amazing and one of our faves! We've been coming here for several years now and each..."
Nath
"Went there with a friend. Food was great! Been again more recently, service has gone downhill..."
Bennyu
"The food was excellent and tasty. We had mixed grilled and the food was juicy and delicious. I recommend this restaurant to everyone who lives in..."
Muhamad Xdr
"Had two of the sharing platters, the starter one and the mixed grill for 2. Food was STUNNING! Portion sizes are more than generous and would have..."
Ani Sáenz de Zumarán
"Probably the best minced lamb I have ever had - and I have traveled extensively. The 2-person grill was excellent; large portions and every morsel..."
Steve Lacy
"A nice little gem tucked away in one of the main street corners. Nice relaxing atmosphere with friendly service. The food was very tasty with the..."
Maqsood Amenjee
"I had a great time in there. The food, service, ambience and music, everything was..."
Marlin Biswas
"A group of 10 of us have just had a meal here, and we all really enjoyed our visit. The food was outstanding, and the service was polite and friendly..."
Kevin /
"A comfortable restaurant. Friendly and polite staff. Tasty food. Must try lamb..."
Chi Chui
Haftsin
Haftsin
90/100 (2544 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Middle Eastern
Halal
Persian
Middle Eastern
Vegetarian Friendly
Persian
Vegan Options
Halal
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Fresh Naan Bread
Naan Bread
Naan
Hummus
Mint Tea
Falafel
Ghormeh Sabzi
Zereshk Polo
Kubide with Rice
Haftsin Special
Chicken on the Bone Side Dish
Kabobs
Bamieh Lamb Stew with Okra
Lamb
Kebab Barg
Stews
Basmati Saffron Rice
Kebabs
Grilled Onion
baklava
Salad
Grilled fish
Salad
Ayran
Hummus
Lamb Shank
Lamb chops
Persian Tea
Kebabs
Sit down
Middle Eastern
Persian
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Highchairs Available
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"We love it here, we have been several times and never been disappointed! The food is fantastic and great value for money it is also a very family..."
Stacey Marley Sadeeq
"First time we have eaten Persian food so took the advice of the manager when choosing, he was really helpful and polite as we all the staff. The food..."
Michelle Husker
"Beautiful food with lovely staff.... I would recommend this place to everyone I love..."
Amara Deen
"My husband is Persian so he introduced me here and I absolutely love it , i go all the time .try the lamb on the bone and the saffron rice and the..."
Abi Taylor
"The food was amazing! The Haftsin special and saffron rice was really good. Would definitely come back..."
Nev Saj
"We went for my birthday and the staff were brilliant ! The food we ordered was the haftasin special and the lamb bakhtiari . Both were superb all..."
Nazia Iqbal
"Fantastic little Persian Grill House. It's all about the quality of the food, friendship and service. BTW, take cash, no cards..."
Gary Payne
"Excellent customer service and the food was delicious! The food was prepared very quick we didn't have to wait long which was good as I took my..."
Sam Ravat
"Lovely good I recommend Zeresch Polo..."
Lee Jackson
"Amazing every time !! It's all about the food and they never fail to..."
Amer Iqbal
"Exceptional food and friendly..."
Al Zie
"Great service, people are friendly and helpful. The food is tasty and the portions are, well let's just say not skimpy at..."
Jeffrey Haskins
"Wonderful food and great service - highly..."
Farkhanda Hussain-butt
"Great food and great environment, enjoyed the food and definately go..."
Lilitha Nama
"Amazing place. Food was beautifully cooked and flavourful. Highly..."
Mark Burgess
"Perfect..."
Ayesha Qayyum
"Great Iranian/ Persian restaurant in Leeds! Had a delicious aubergine started then the chicken stew, both full of flavour! Able to accommodate a..."
Helen Zakhour
"One of the best and underrated restaurant in Leeds. Massive portions, proper taste. The menu is great, chicken with rice and pomegran..."
Pompeo Costantino
"If you want authentic Persian food, Haftsin restaurant is a great place. They have tasty grilled dishes that are cooked well and will make you happy...."
AMIN NSJ
"Best food I've eaten in a while, succulent chicken, hot fresh rice , loved being able to watch inside the kitchen , all the different things being..."
Sarah Emily Monk
"27/11/23 Update Just as good!! One of my favourite restaurants in Leeds. I haven't been for a while and the food was just as good...If not..."
MML Reviews
"Absolutely top quality food. If you’re after a Persian kebab or stew look no further. Best in Leeds by..."
Navid Taher
"Very delicious food, lovely environment, clean lavatories, parking was a bit of an issue (had to park across the busy road in a Carpark, but I highly..."
Zahra Rose
"A lovely casual Persian restaurant, the food is very good, we tried kebabs and some veg stew, gormeh sabzi! Both were very good, kebab was tender and..."
Mona Faraji
"This place does not disappoint, from the starters to the main special platters wow. Loved how juicy and flavoursome the chicken and lamb chops were...."
Foodie Chisty
"One of the best Persian restaurant in Leeds, excellent service and delicious..."
Rana Usman
Stew & Oyster, Calls Landing
Stew & Oyster, Calls Landing
87/100 (1127 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
British
British
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Chyk’N Bites with Ketchup
Nice Cheese Platter
Oyster
Beef in Ale with Corn Bread
Chowder
愛尔蘭式燉菜
Hot Pot
Sausage
Lamb
Stout
Stews
Lava Cake
Sangria
Peanuts
Cappuccino
Caffè Latte
Wine
Chicken Cacciatore
Oysters
Paella Valenciana
Cider
Beef and Beer Stew
Beef
Massaman Tempeh Curry with Corn Bread
White Tips
Sit down
British
Bar
Pub
Takeout
Reservations
Waterfront
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Dog Friendly
Delivery
Outdoor Seating
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Mid-range
"Place was very popular but lucky for our group we didn't have to wait long. Always a good sign to walk into a busy restaurant. Staff were lovely and..."
Captain maxwell
"The best place I've been in Leeds. Staff was a 10 👌. We had breakfast and I couldn't believe how good it was for the price that we paid!!!..."
Maria Gil
"Nice atmosphere inside and out. Lovely riverside setting. Good selection of beers but if you are driving, you must have something other than Diet..."
James Cleave
"Really friendly staff, very tasty food and large selection of drinks. Kitsch decor. It was raining when we visited, but it has a good location by the..."
Ross Hatcher
"Fine beer and oysters. Chicken and chorizo stew lacked depth. The stock needs some work. Great staff and location. Well worth a..."
J. wexler
"great relaxed atmosphere, friendly team super local ales and I thought great..."
B HGT
"Superb choice of stews. We had half dozen oysters to start. Reasonably priced lovely warm and nourishing stews. Good for meat eaters and veggies..."
Andrew Priceman
"Good drinks and great service. Highly recommend the peach lambic. Dog friendly..."
Mike Stevens
"Good position. Very good selection of ales. good group of staff. been out of the country for several months. must pop in next week. see. whats..."
john daniel
"Always nice to have a pint in front of the Aire. Good views, good beers and you can have oysters if you..."
Michele Franchini
"Loved the atmosphere, plus the great placement by the river! Always a great place to get a beer or a latte and..."
Eli ju
"This is a lovely pub in Leeds city centre. The bar staff were friendly and attentive. The bar area was nice and clean. The toilets were clean and..."
Michael Minchella
"It is a nice bar next to the river. I have enjoyed the views and drank very nice ales here. Bar provides plenty of choice for food and drinks. Many..."
Edgar Kidulis
"I visit here quite often and it's always been one of the best places to eat out on a night or a weekend. The new menu is a great change up while..."
Natasha Scott
"Good selection of beers and spirits. Very friendly staff. When he established that their menu was not what we had in mind he didn't hesitate to..."
Terry Beach
"I love this view. Great place for hot..."
Paulina Stopa
Stew And Oyster, Oakwood
Stew And Oyster, Oakwood
87/100 (2760 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
British
Vegan Options
British
Bar
Pub
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Oyster
Lamb
Pork
Stews
Beef
Dumplings
Sit down
British
Bar
Pub
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Seating
Private Dining
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Family style
Dog Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Cheap Eats
Mid-range
"A good pub/bar with a chilled atmosphere but can get busy. Serves all the favourites drinks wise, including a decent selection of gins and rums. I've..."
Dan W
"First of all kudos to the young man behind the bar, due to another staff member not turning up he was on his own. He seated us upstairs at our..."
Ray Hardman
"Nice place in the area. Casual.homely.free WiFi. Relaxed staff. I recommend oyster and lamb mughlay..."
les cartes de Tara M
"I arrived with my friend and her child. Great place! Unfortunately my friend’s child became sick, we needed to leave. The staff were amazing. I..."
James Wheater
"This is a very nice place to go based mainly on the quality of the bar stuff who inject atmosphere and a welcoming friendliness to a place which can..."
Peter Wells
"Nice and bright inside, with dogs welcome, a big bar and plenty of places to sit. The menu is good with about 10 different stews on offer. Some..."
Harry Turner
"Always got great cask beer (at a price). Friendly service. Not eaten there for a while, so a bit disappointed by the misery stew portions and having..."
Mark Mark
"One of the best place i've ever been!!! Especially the staff is so helpful and friendly, i couldn't ask..."
dilhan kaya
"Great pub with unusual but eye catching decor and friendly chatty staff. Food is great and good value and there’s a great little beer garden out..."
Michael Johnson
"Had the pleasure of eating lunch here on Monday, food was fantastic, our dogs were made very welcome on what was a very wet day, Staff very friendly,..."
Dave Smith (Smudger)
"This place is ideal on a winters day after a walk in Roundhay park. The stews and lovely.. personally I’ve never had the oysters 😆.. but It’s..."
Li t567
"Love this place! Food was great and reasonably priced. Dog friendly and treats and water were provided. Lovely, friendly staff. Will definitely be..."
Karen Prior
"Lovely place to relax . Upstairs has sofas to relax on. . Small area outside with table and chairs. A little too close to main road. But otherwise..."
Michelle Tilotson
"Great food Great service Great staff Thank..."
Peter Gilbert
"Excellent staff,very helpful and friendly.Can’t speak too highly about them.great pub,great atmosphere,great music and no idiots.very good..."
shane donnelly