Diners' Choice: Good for special occasions restaurants in West Yorkshire

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Updated 05 October 2026

Looking for the best special occasion restaurants in West Yorkshire? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyses nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you book, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Box Tree Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (1431)

£41 and over

British

Ilkley

About the restaurant

Please note we now only offer a tasting menu for all reservations.

This small renowned restaurant in the heart of Ilkley was founded in 1962. It was the first 2 Michelin Starred restaurant outside of London and for over 60 years has continued to be at the forefront of northern Gastronomy.

The modern British menu and extensive wine cellar offer food lovers an unforgettable experience. The kitchens commitment to the best, freshest ingredients, with an emphasis on locally sourced, fresh ingredients from farmers and local suppliers.

The Box Tree represents a combination between 21st century efficiency and exquisite good taste. Whilst the kitchen boasts the latest equipment, the restaurant features a collection of art and antiques which define the style and luxury for which the Box Tree is famed.

Top review

Sophia

Dined 2 days ago

Incredible food… the chef served a few courses and it was lovely to hear the history and inspiration behind the delicious food. Can’t wait to return!

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Experience

Australian Waters - November Night Two

Experience

Australian Waters - November

Chef Jono V&V

4.9

4.9 (1022)

£41 and over

British

Leeds

About the restaurant

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keith

Dined on 15 Oct 2026

We went on a Thursday eve for the 5 course meal. It was fairly quiet. Missed seeing Chef Jono but he has to have some time off ! The service was excellent, attentive without being off putting. Each course was delicious and beautifully presented. Think the favourite was the not the French onion soup! We had the wine flight which complimented each course. Love the play list it adds brilliantly to the ambience! It wasn’t our first visit and certainly won’t be our last !

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Experience

5-course Sunday Tasting Menu

Quinta Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (433)

£25 and under

Mediterranean

Ilkley

About the restaurant

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Tez

Dined 5 days ago

A very good small restaurant with a very good kitchen.

Bavette-Leeds

4.9

4.9 (955)

£41 and over

French

Leeds

About the restaurant

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.

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Steve

Dined 3 days ago

A superb restaurant in the centre of Horsforth! Delightful and authentically French in every respect from the decor, welcome, menu and service to the fabulous food. On a stormy Friday lunchtime, the customers rolled in steadily to build a lovely, relaxed atmosphere. We both had the set menu because we just couldn’t decide between the irresistible à la carte options. Brilliant!

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Popular dish

Crème Brûlée (gf)

Popular dish

French Onion Soup (gf)

Popular dish

Roast

Da Vito Ristorante

4.8

4.8 (188)

£26 to £40

Italian

Leeds

About the restaurant

Da Vito Ristorante is an authentic independent Italian restaurant in the Heart of Leeds city centre serving Pasta, Pizza, Meat, Fish and more all made from the finest fresh ingredients. Established in 2020, Da Vito Ristorante has been Leeds' best kept secret. Situated on York Place near The Queens Hotel and Leeds Train Station, it is the perfect venue for a relaxed dining experience with friends and family, or a romantic evening with your partner.

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Cheryl

Dined 2 days ago

An absolute gem of a restaurant. Staff are very welcoming and attentive. Food is absolutely amazing! Plenty of choice on the main menu and specials. Service was quick and good piping hot. Absolutely recommend

Three Flames

4.8

4.8 (372)

£26 to £40

Steakhouse

Wakefield

About the restaurant

Three Flames in Wakefield is a premium steakhouse specializing in 28-day Himalayan salt-aged steaks, including luxurious A5 Wagyu, all grilled over charcoal. Located near M1 Junction 40, it offers exceptional service, a warm ambiance, and a fine dining experience that blends traditional grilling techniques with top-tier meat quality.

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Craig

Dined 4 days ago

Flawless from start to finish the food is delicious and the staff are amazing and very friendly this is a restaurant that is now on our regular schedule really is that great well done three flames

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4.7

4.7 (223)

£26 to £40

Indian

Leeds

About the restaurant

Aagrah Leeds is an award-winning Indian restaurant in Leeds city centre, located in the iconic BBC Yorkshire building. Specialising in authentic Kashmiri and Hyderabadi cuisine, we offer exceptional food, warm hospitality, and stylish surroundings.

Our menu features signature curries, charcoal-grilled specialities, biryanis, vegetarian favourites, and regional dishes prepared using traditional recipes and quality ingredients. Whether you're looking for the best Indian restaurant in Leeds, celebrating a special occasion, or dining with family, friends, or colleagues, Aagrah delivers a memorable experience.

Perfect for birthday celebrations, graduation dinners, business dining, group bookings, private events, and family gatherings, Aagrah combines award-winning Indian cuisine with attentive service in the heart of Leeds.

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Hope

Dined 3 days ago

Food really nice and great attentive service. Would definitely recommend

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4.6

4.6 (3142)

£26 to £40

French

Leeds

About the restaurant

Kendells Bistro is a casual Informal place to dine with the main focus on quality of food, wine and service within a French bistro atmosphere. It’s relaxed and informal - no waiters topping up wine glasses after every sip or sneaking up behind you with a six foot pepper mill. Cloth napkins but not starched, blackboard menus and open plan kitchen, intimate cosy candles flickering, friendly without pretence.

Bookings of 5 or more will need to contact the restaurant directly, either by emailing info@kendellsbistro.co.uk or calling us on 0113 2436553.

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Sue

Dined 5 days ago

Wonderful ambience, attentive and friendly service, excellent value early evening menu. The food and wines were amazing.

The Restaurant Bar & Grill - Leeds

4.5

4.5 (538)

£26 to £40

Grill

Leeds

About the restaurant

The Restaurant Bar & Grill Leeds is a stylish destination for brunch, lunch, dinner, cocktails and celebrations.
Featuring open kitchen dining, private dining spaces, outdoor terrace seating and a vibrant cocktail bar, the restaurant offers the perfect setting for business lunches, date nights, weekend dining and group celebrations in Leeds city centre.
Inspired by globally influenced flavours and premium ingredients, the menu showcases signature steaks, fresh seafood, seasonal dishes and expertly crafted cocktails in a lively yet sophisticated atmosphere.
Open from lunch until late, seven days a week, Restaurant Bar & Grill Leeds is one of the city’s leading destinations for dining, drinks and special occasions.

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Catherine

Dined on 16 Oct 2026

My friend and I enjoyed the 2 course lunch menu She had the beetroot salad and I had the spiced cauliflower to start - both were so tasty. We both had the tandoori sea bream as a main- it was gorgeous and good sized portions. Service was excellent.

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Weekend Icon Festive Menu

Estabulo - Wakefield

4.4

4.4 (2655)

£26 to £40

Brazilian Steakhouse

Wakefield

About the restaurant

Located in the heart of Wakefield, Estabulo brings the vibrant spirit of Brazilian dining to the city with an unforgettable restaurant experience. Our authentic rodizio menu offers continuous tableside service of expertly grilled premium meats, alongside unlimited access to our gourmet salad bar featuring fresh seasonal salads, hot dishes, and traditional Brazilian sides.

For guests seeking a different dining style, our dedicated vegetarian and fish menu offers a carefully selected range of flavourful dishes, with full access to our unlimited salad bar included.

Our à la carte menu also showcases a variety of carefully curated dishes, from premium steak and burgers to signature favourites. Recently enhanced with our Café de Brazil additions, inspired by the world-famous French butter sauce with a Brazilian twist, these flavour-packed dishes bring a bold new experience to the menu and are not to be missed.

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Joy

Dined on 2 Oct 2026

The food was so good and very tasty 👌... excellent customer service too

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Experience

The Rodizo Experience

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