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Bavette-Leeds, Leeds, West Yorkshire

Bavette-Leeds

4.9
4.9
319 Reviews
£26 to £40
French

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2 people
19:00

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Booked 18 times today
  • 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
    0113 258 2900
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Sandy Jarvis

What 319 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Yorkshire

    Neighbourhood gem

  • 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

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bavette-Leeds is a delightful French bistro offering "delicious food" and "impeccable service" in a warm, welcoming ambiance. Guests rave about the "flawless experience," highlighting the attentive staff and exceptional wine recommendations. The beautifully executed dishes, from comte croquettes to bavette steak, make it a "fabulous addition" to the Leeds dining scene.

319 Reviews
  1. Neil

    Manchester

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible food, service and overall experience. Superb!

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  2. Martin

    Yorkshire

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We are true Francophile-love France, it’s food and wine. La Bavette was therefore recommended to us by good friends who have been before. Our welcome was friendly and we had a nice table. The waitress was pleasant, but we struggled with our wine choice. The 1 wine menu between 4 of us was difficult to read and , quite frankly, the wines were overpriced. A true French restaurant would have a good range of wines from reasonable to expensive. The menu is limited but we all like that. The first courses were all delicious! Three of us chose the steak which was also excellent, but the cassoulet was a massive disappointment. Our friend is a true gentleman so didn’t make a fuss, but it looked extremely unappetizing …dry and overdone. A casserole type dish like this should be an easy choice to produce and present.

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  3. Maryna

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We celebrated our anniversary at Bavette, and the atmosphere was both charming and welcoming . The staff was exceptionally warm and friendly, making us feel right at home. The food was nothing short of outstanding, and the desserts were simply fantastic. For starters, we enjoyed Cheese Croquettes, which were perfectly crispy on the outside with a creamy, velvety filling, and a flavorful and smooth Pâté. For mains, the Bavette steak was cooked to perfection, complemented by a rich sauce on the side. The Cassoulet, featuring duck, pork belly, and sausage, was incredibly tender and succulent. The Crème Brûlée, Paris-Brest, and chocolate cake were the perfect ending to our meal—each dessert was a delightful treat, beautifully crafted and bursting with flavour. Would highly recommend! Thank you Bavette Team 👍

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  4. Katie

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Amazing food! Excellent service & lovely restaurant- although was a bit chilly when the door was opening and closing frequently through the evening

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  5. Rachel

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 11 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lunch that was only meant to be one course but turned into 4 (!). Exceptional quality and simple authentic French cooking. Try the steak tartare and cassoulet. But it's the personal service and welcome that makes this place stand out. We're lucky to have Bavette.

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  6. Andrew

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very enjoyable albeit expensive evening. Expect over £100 for two without desserts. Food was excellent as was the service. Sat near the door so whilst under a heater, exposed to cold air every time the door opened. As said, food excellent but you pay a price so will come back again but for very special occasions.

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  7. Stephanie

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, impeccable service, warm welcome and very enjoyable ambiance - the perfect combination!

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  8. nicola

    Los Angeles

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 22 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous food and atmosphere 10/10! Everyone enjoyed their meals , I particularly enjoyed my fish, whilst the meat fans loved their tasty roasts!!

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  9. Ed

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 22 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First class food and service. Everything was perfect. Every component. Well done
    Bavette-LeedsResponded on 8 January 2025
    Thank you so much, Ed. What a lovely review to read! Looking forward to having you back soon. Best. Clément.

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  10. Andrea

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great provincial French restaurant. Great people and a pleasure to visit. Highly recommend.
    Bavette-LeedsResponded on 8 January 2025
    Dear Andrea, Thank you very much for your kind words. It is lovely to read that you enjoyed your visit at Bavette. Looking forward to having you back. Best. Clément.

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Bavette-Leeds is rated 4.9 stars by 319 OpenTable diners.

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Booked 18 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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