Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and if you're looking feel the love by enjoying some really great grub then look no further.
Whether you’re celebrating the big day with your significant other, heading out on the town with your pals or just looking to give yourself some well-deserved self love – there’s nothing better then enjoying a lovely meal out.
But it doesn’t always have to be a huge slap-up meal which breaks the bank, after all many of us are still feeling the pinch from the back of last year.
So we’ve pulled together a list of places in Leeds this Valentine’s Day that are offering some fantastic menus, some of which might save us a few pennies.
Cheesy Living Co.
Friday 14 February 2025 | 478 Roundhay Road, Oakwood
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The most romantic day of the year is on the horizon, and you can’t get much more romantic than Paris right? Well luckily for us everyone’s favourite deli and wine bar, The Cheesy Living Co., will be taking us all to the city of love this February.
And no, they won’t be escorting us onto the Eurostar but instead, they’ll be transforming their Oakwood location into a Parisian bistro featuring a special set menu which will get you feeling all loved-up.
For a measly £45 per person, you’ll be greeted with a glass of champagne and snacks on arrival plus three sharing courses which will set your heart alight.
It’s Palentines Day at Water Lane Boathouse this year, and for three nights of the week you can get a cracking deal of two pizzas and a bottle of Prosecco for just £35. Now that is a proper bargain.
Tattu
Thursday 13 – Sunday 16 February 2025 | 29 East Parade
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Take a seat beneath the iconic, magical cherry blossom tree and treat yourself and your loved one to an exclusive sharing cocktail made with Laurent-Perrier Rosé, Bombay Gin and Amaretto alongside dishes from their wonderful a la carte menu.
And it doesn’t stop there, alongside your shared cocktail you’ll receive a small red envelope, inspired by the Hong Bao tradition, symbolising happiness and good fortune. Open it to discover a golden ticket winning gifts to enjoy on your next visit.
Harvey Nichols Fourth Floor Brasserie
Friday 14 February 2025 | Briggate, Leeds City Centre
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Indulge in a six-course for just £75 this Valentine's Day at the beautiful Harvey Nichols Fourth Floor Brasserie.
From oysters and Champagne on arrival to tender beef main and a decadent chocolate dessert - what could be more romantic than that? Book your table here.
Ox Club
Thursday 13 - Saturday 15 February 2025 | The Headrow, Leeds
One of Leeds' best restaurants, the Ox Club, are serving up a menu full of Valentine's Day specials which sound nothing short of delectable.
We're talking oysters, king scallops, sharing steaks with perfect side dishes and indulgent desserts to get you licking the spoon clean.
Galleria
Friday 14 February 2025 | Armley Road, Leeds
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Chef Andy at one of Leeds' newest and coolest spots will be putting on a very special menu full of prime rib and super romantic cocktails good enough for your Valentine or Galentine.
The Cut and Craft
Monday 10 - Sunday 16 February 2025 | King Edward Street, Leeds
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For just £50 per person, enjoy three courses, including gifted chocolates and Polaroid keepsakes to take home with you. Choices include tomato tartare with macerated strawberries and basil snow, herb-stuffed chicken breast with lobster pithivier, a flat iron steak & Champagne baba for dessert - yum.
Restaurant Bar and Grill
Monday 10 - Sunday 16 February 2025 | City Square, Leeds
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All week you can enjoy a carefully crafted menu of favourites to enjoy this Valentine's at Restaurant Bar and Grill, including their iconic asian sharing plate, a Chateaubriand perfect for two and a velvet heart dessert.
Escape to the Greek islands this Valentine's and dine on an exclusive three course sharing menu with dishes such as baked feta, lamb rump and tiramisu. Book your table here.
Riva Blu
Monday 10 - Sunday 16 February 2025 | Park Row, Leeds
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There's nothing more romantic than a candle lit dinner in a beautiful Italian restaurant, and you can find that right here in Leeds on Park Row. Riva Blu will be hosting a special menu full of dishes to really get you feeling the love from Fritto Misto to Lobster Linguine, not to forget a selection of excellent cocktails.
She's big, she's green and she's ready to ruin your figure.
A lot of you will have seen the viral ‘Bertha’ cake by Leeds born beloved sweet treat specialists Get Baked.
They recently opened another site in Manchester's Northern Quarter, where queues literally formed round the block of hungry punters wanting to get their hands on the infamous sugary treats.
And now it's going to happen all over again, as they've recently unveiled their newest flavour which is sure to go down a storm.
We’ll give you a hint: it’s a current food and drink trend that’s about as big as Bertha herself – it’s not matcha, it’s not hot honey (duh), and it’s not Guinness…
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Yes—scratch that; HELL YES!Get Baked is set to welcome Bertha’s equally beautiful twin sister, and she’s officially a pistachio girlie.
Having started out life simply as ‘Bruce’, after taking inspiration from the iconic scene from Matilda, this thing has become a phenomenon in its own right, and who doesn’t like more flavours of a good thing?
Probably one of the biggest foodie crazes going at the minute, thanks to the popularity of pistachio cream, cookies, lattes and the similar social media sensation that is the ‘Dubai Pistachio Bar' people are rather fittingly going nuts for this particular flavour of almost absolutely anything.
With that in mind, the Leeds-born bakery and dessert shop – founded by Rich Myers over in Headingley back in 2011 – have shown no hesitation in hopping on the bandwagon and creating a new twist on their own viral menu item.
Teasing the full details in a post on their Instagram this week, they wrote: “What’s big, green, and is going to destroy your life in a couple of weeks’ time? Pistachio Bertha. Strictly limited to 5,000 slices. Coming oh so soon. GB.”
In case you were wondering just how mad those with a sweet tooth could possibly go for a slice of cake, just look at the recent queues when they finally launched in Manchester city centre:
Speaking on the grand opening here on our turf and his partner Amy’s hometown, Myers said simply: “Manchester, what a launch. Thanks for much for the warm welcome. Stay baked.”
The Swine That Dines announces the official opening date of its brand new restaurant
Clementine Hall
Much-loved Leeds Bistro The Swine Bistro, formerly known as The Swine That Dines, has moved to a bigger space in Headingley.
Although it’s gone through a few name changes over the years since launching as The Greedy Pig cafe in 2012, this independent spot has long been a firm favourite for Leeds locals for some time now.
Run by chef couple Jo and Stu Myers, they’ve been operating out of North Street where it’s all about cooking seasonal produce simply and with an added ‘little bit of sunshine’.
But now Swine Bistro has moved up over to Headingley, taking up a unit previously occupied by Jam hairdressers on Otley Road.
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And the time has finally come for them to open their doors, as they announce their first service will take place on Friday 4 April with bookings open from today, Thursday 20 March.
The Myers will be welcoming head chef Kirsty Cheetham, who won Observer Food Monthly’s Best Sunday Lunch award in 2018 and 2022 when she ran The Queen o’t owd Thatch in South Milford, Leeds.
The expanded space in the restaurant has allowed the team to curate a bigger wine list which will include natural wines from Wayward Wines and Latitude Wines as well as local beers from Ilkley Brewery and Horsforth Brewery.
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The team remains passionate about locally sourced ingredients and has partnered with a variety of Yorkshire suppliers including R&J Yorkshire for its fresh meat, Tarbetts fishmonger, cheese from George & Joseph cheesemongers and beans from micro roaster, Chipp Coffee Co.
Jo Myers, co-owner of the Swine Bistro said: “It’s taken a huge amount of time and effort to realise our dream to revamp what was previously a hairdresser into a fully functioning kitchen and restaurant. It’s been a wild ride but we’re excited, and slightly nervous, to finally open our doors.
“We love the vibe in Headingley and the time out has allowed us to have fun with our menu as well as take part in lots of essential taste testing of ingredients and drinks from our brilliant local suppliers. We can’t wait to welcome guests into our new restaurant!”
Clementine Hall -
10th February 2025 
