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Bavette-Leeds, Leeds, West Yorkshire

Bavette-Leeds

4.9
4.9
400 Reviews
£26 to £40
French
4 Town St, Leeds, West Yorkshire LS18

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2 people
19:00
Booked 14 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
We’re delighted to introduce Bavette. A neighbourhood bistro filled with warm engaging hospitality, with a menu of seasonally led classically driven dishes.

We hope to get that balance of generosity and quality right - that juxtaposition of every day special.

Bavette is a love letter to our favourite places we’ve been to and been lucky enough to be a part of.

Sandy Jarvis and Clément Cousin.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    French, British, Mediterranean
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Fri, Sat 12:00–15:00 Sun 12:00–16:00 Dinner Wed–Sat 17:30–22:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Sandy Jarvis

What 400 people are saying

Bavette-Leeds reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Yorkshire

    Best Overall

  • Yorkshire

    Best Food

  • Yorkshire

    Best Ambience

  • Yorkshire

    Great for fine wines

  • West Yorkshire

    Best Overall

  • West Yorkshire

    Best Food

  • West Yorkshire

    Best Service

  • West Yorkshire

    Best Ambience

  • West Yorkshire

    Best Value

  • West Yorkshire

    Neighbourhood gem

  • West Yorkshire

    Great for fine wines

  • West Yorkshire

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bavette-Leeds is a beloved local gem, known for its "delicious food" and "outstanding service." Diners rave about its "impeccable" French cuisine, from the "divine Bavette steak" to "perfectly crispy cheese croquettes." The "welcoming atmosphere" and "knowledgeable staff" enhance the experience, making it a "favourite restaurant" for many.

400 Reviews
  1. Stuart

    Yorkshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Whatever you have read or seen about bavette it's true. It was superb, other than the food being top notch I have to hand it to the staff, the service was impeccable, attentive from the moment we walked through the door, they were very knowledgeable and passionate about the food and drinks they were serving. A Credit to the business The bistro was very clean and the atmosphere was energetic I loved it The chocolate mousse Paris-Brest was too good to share. We can't wait to go back.

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  2. Michelle VIP

    Yorkshire15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent meal. The quality of the food was outstanding, the service was excellent - we asked for a recommendation for wine to go with both fish and steak and we were recommended a wine we had never tried before and it was absolutely delicious. The chocolate mousse was amazing and the steak was one of the best I have had. Looking forward to coming back to celebrate our 25th anniversary! Thank you for a lovely event, amazing food and an excellent experience!

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  3. sara

    Yorkshire8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Consistently excellent. Great celebration venue. Thanks as ever

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  4. claire VIP

    Yorkshire14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Simply excellent. Delicious food, excellent wine menu and knowledgeable input from our superb waiter, amazing service and fast becoming our favourite restaurant. See you again soon.

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  5. Wendy

    Newcastle1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First visit but certainly won't be the last. Beautiful food and great server. Very knowledgeable about the food and what wine pairings we should have. Very relaxed and didn't feel rushed. Book well in advance though as it can get very busy. We arrived for lunch at 1pm and by the time we left it was almost full. Highly recommend.

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  6. Rose

    Yorkshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food. Flavours were well balanced and fresh seasonal ingredients used. Will definitely be returning.

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  7. Cathy VIP

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was superlative! Delicious steak, friendly service. All round brilliant
    Bavette-LeedsResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you so much, Cathy. It was lovely to have you back. Hope to see you again soon. Best. Clément.

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  8. Phil

    Orlando2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, wonderful people, fantastic ambience. What Leeds has been crying out for. Thank you for choosing Leeds after London! X
    Bavette-LeedsResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you so much, Phil! Couldn't have hoped for better compliments. Leeds and Horsforth have been so welcoming. Hope to have you again soon. Best. Clément.

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  9. Wendy

    Yorkshire12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 13 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Visited for Sunday lunch based on the rave reviews I’d read and it didn’t disappoint. Delicious food and great service. Fabulous roast potatoes and gravy. Worth the train ride and walk from Harrogate. Looking forward to visiting again.
    Bavette-LeedsResponded 4 days ago
    Dear Wendy, Thank you very much for your kind words. It is lovely to read that you had a great time with us. I will pass on your nice compliments to the rest of the team and to Lars (who was your waiter). Hope to have you again soon. Best. Clément.

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  10. Michelle

    Yorkshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 11 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A wonderful lunch, with attention to detail 😊 A thoroughly enjoyable experience
    Bavette-LeedsResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you very much, Michelle. Great to read that you had a lovely time at Bavettte. I will pass on your compliments to the rest of the team. Looking forward to having you back. Best. Clément.

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FAQs

Bavette-Leeds is rated 4.9 stars by 400 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 14 times today
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4 Town St, Leeds, West Yorkshire LS18

Additional information

  • Area
    Leeds
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Fri, Sat 12:00–15:00 Sun 12:00–16:00 Dinner Wed–Sat 17:30–22:00
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    French, British, Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Sandy Jarvis
  • Additional
    Beer, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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