De Baga in Leeds

Visited with my family and mother and father in law for the first time... my wife and I had had 3 deliveries prior and were keen to impress my wife's parents! De Baga did not disappoint! The lamb curry is so tender and the intense deep flavours of spices and aromatics... wow! The staff were brilliant and let me try the ales on draft and tailored my eldest daughters food to make it not so spicy. My youngest was pleased to have nuggets! We can't wait to visit again!

I have eaten at Baga on other occasions and was not disappointed. I went on my own on this occasion and felt perfectly comfortable. The staff really looked after me and were knowledgeable about the menu. There were plenty of vegetarian dishes available and the flavours were wonderful and appetising. The food was served piping hot and with generous portions given

Delicious food, fast friendly service, quick service, plentiful portions, flavours amazing we will definitely return, good value too,

Not an extensive menu, but still good choice. Food was excellent- and so was the service. Smallish place with friendly and warm vibe.Prices a little higher than some might expect, however you are getting good quality.

We came early (5.30) on Saturday night as we had a show booked for 8 in Leeds City centre. The starters came swiftly but then we waited almost an hour for our main. The food its self was nice and we took what we couldn't eat home (as we had to leave to go to the show)

Lady with the blonde hair was absolutely amazing, it was our 1 year anniversary and while she served us it was brilliant. One of her co workers later served us and was quite rude not welcoming at all. When the food came it was mild and extremely bland,I had a chicken biryani( which is one of my favourite dishes I have tried it many times at other places) it had no spice at all and tasted the exact same to my partners dish makhan Mergi. That dish was also underwhelming my partner had it the week before and it tasted completely different this week no trace of honey and tasted like a rogan josh. Quite disappointed as it was a special day.

Flavoursome, aromatic and authentic South Indian food. Great service. Try the paneer - and the mutton curry. All of us declared it was the best we've had

This was probably the best curry I’ve ever eaten. Not the usual curry house menu - much more select and bespoke. Great staff. Cosy venue. Highly recommended. Ate before the rugby on Saturday evening so at least one bit of the evening started and finished well!

Fantastic meal. Very accommodating for a large group of us having a 40 year reunion. Lovely host. Food was excellent Interesting variety with good vegetarian choices and great hospitality

They have excellent food. Very friendly host. Just perfect. We did not make a reservation but they helped us with a quick diner.

We had an amazing night here. Gorgeous food, unique cocktails and very friendly staff. Try the popcorn to start.

Staying locally we booked an early evening meal. What a find! A very attractive restaurant with charming staff and a welcoming ambience. The food was fantastic. Tasty prawn and squid starters and three different lamb curries with rice and sweet naan. The flavours were intense and fragrant and the food was piping hot and attractively served. A wonderful meal and we couldn’t recommend it more highly!

Excellent quality food, superb service, friendly and attentive staff, great atmosphere. Definitely recommend this restaurant.

Absolutely delicious food and made such a nice change from the usual Indian restaurants. Portions were huge (but they were kind enough to give us the rest to takeaway!) and very reasonably priced. Excellent service with the owner even stopping for quite a lengthy chat despite the restaurant being very busy. I can see why it was so busy even on a school night! Will definitely be back when we are next in Leeds.

Absolutely fantastic! Great ambience, the staff were so attentive and friendly, we asked for the spice level of our food to be adjusted which was no problem, and the food was excellent. Great starters. For mains we ordered a mutton curry and the dal, both were so tasty and we had to ask for a doggy bag as we couldn’t eat it all. Would definitely recommend!

Had a fantastic meal after an afternoon of Cricket 🏏 at Headingley. WARNING: Pre-Book as this is a popular restaurant and rightly so and got super busy. Had a couple of mains (Makhan Murgi & Lamb Xacuti) a rice and 2 tandoori roti breads and...

Had a lovely meal here with friends. Staff were really friendly and food was amazing. Can’t wait to come back.

Popular place, busy with a good atmosphere. Staff great although you got the sense they’d been asked to up sell; frequently being asked if we wanted anything more. Food is good, nice compact menu. On the salty side if anything which let the mains down...

Had been to the cricket and needed somewhere to eat. Managed to book a table, when we arrived the restaurant was packed, nothing was too much trouble. Staff very friendly, food was gorgeous, would definitely recommend visiting

we live a stones throw away but hadn't been until tonight. What a mistake! Everything from the starter to the main was perfect. The food tastes authentic and healthy, you can pick out the individual flavours. Left feeling satisfied but not too full, which is...

Absolutely fab food with smiles throughout. Can’t fault it at all. From starters to main dishes were just delightful to eat and savour.

We intended to go to a different restaurant but decided to visit here. de Baga is not usually open on a lunchtime but for a trial period they were seeing if it was worthwhile. I had the vegetarian thali and my friend had chicken biryani...

Excellent authentic Goan Curry- need to book Menu is limited but great food at a reasonable price. Would recommend a visit

Visited this evening with colleagues as we were on a course and staying close by in the premier inn on the same road. Everything was amazing, the food, the service and the atmosphere. I’ve never been to a Goan restaurant before and was a bit...

De Baga’s ‘kerb appeal ‘does not in any way reflect on the excellent food offered in this local Headingley restaurant. We were warmly welcomed to de Baga which was two thirds full soon after 7pm. The service was friendly and helpful with perfect timing throughout....

The food and staff were absolutely first class. The food was clearly well thought out, the flavours were delicious without being overpowering. In particular Anisha she was lovely and attentive. Amazing

The food at de baba is incredible. Everything is so fresh and so tasty but what makes this restaurant even more special is the service too. Can’t recommend enough!

De Baga have got everything right! The food is tasty, the service is excellent and the decor is gorgeous. We are both vegetarian and there were lots of options. The peneer and okra starters were delicious. As were the mains. I think the main draw...

Great service from start to finish Very busy and table quite small but fabulous lively atmosphere. Would reccomend coming with friends but hard to talk quietly as loud, but still great fun. Food very delicious and mutton curry as was chick pea curry amazing. Beautiful...

Very tasty food. We ordered a lamb biryani and chicken curry, both were really nice. Halal food other than the lamb shank which was a shame because I really wanted to try it!

Without a doubt the BEST meal out we have had in ages, never mind the best curry. The food was exceptionally outstanding from start to end. I would go as far to say that I was blown away. I'm actually kicking myself that I haven't...

What a fabulous restaurant! Unusual dishes…but absolutely delicious! Really looked after us for my mums birthday meal. Fantastic range of gluten free and vegetarian options! Will definitely be returning!

The starter mughali kebab was pretty bland and really needed salt. It tasted more boiled than grilled. The NH66 mutton curry main really needed reducing a bit, it was a bit watery and thin. The garlic and cheese naan was decent, tasted nice but was...

The food was delicious with great veggie options and good value for money, will definitely come back.

Great place eat, friendly staff, fabulous food with intricate flavors. Second time of visiting and will be happy to return in the future.

Been here multiple times, it is lovely and so flavoursome. The staff are lovely too! It is slightly cramped but the food is seriously incredible!

What a find this place is. Truly incredible food cooked in an open kitchen. We had to wait a few minutes for a table, it's busyness clearly a testiment to the fact it's highly regarded. The atmosphere was lively & vibrant, managed deftly by two...

I have tried once with big group of my friends.We were so delight to make decision to stop here.Will recommend to other friend.

Our first trip to De Baga and we were so impressed with the food, the service and the atmosphere. There are lots of great Indian restaurants in Leeds, but De Baga is a little bit different…in a really good way. The House chicken curry is...

Cosy but fancy vibe, perfect for dates and birthdays. Great place to go if you’re bored of the same old Indian food and want something a little more special and tasty. Fast and friendly service!

I ordered the house chicken curry. Nice soft chicken but too much gravy and not enough chicken. Tasty. My nan bread was covered in butter. Not had this before. I asked waitress to give me a nan without butter which she did but I got...

We visited from Brum as our son is at Leeds and lives in Headingley. Living in Brum spoils you for Indian food as it’s so easy to get really good curries but I have to say this is the best Indian food I have very...

We visited yesterday evening and shared a variety of mains. All were lovely but the mutton curry was a particular standout. The staff are friendly and the service was very quick, without feeling rushed. Definitely worth a visit!

Great find small independent no frozen food or pre made ,all very fresh great produce. Saw how popular restaurant was on Thursday night tried on Friday night not disappointed . Lovely food nice atmosphere very friendly staff and accommodating. Main dishes are bigger than look...

Kukure bhaji , Cornetto bites and a mutton curry with saffron rice . Could hardly move afterwards 😂. Great food served by friendly attentive staff

A wonderful Goan restaurant that offered some great food and amazing flavours. Great staff who were welcoming and really helpful. A tight menu really helped with choice.

What a great find. We were looking for somewhere to eat and the wonderful smells coming from this place drew us in. It was very busy and buzzing but they found us a table. A small but very interesting menu. I had the dumplings to...

A friend booked De Baga and I was really looking forward to it after seeing the great reviews. Restaurant was buzzing but for me the food didn't really hit the spot. Maybe I chose badly - cold Sev Puri for example - and need to...

Amazing food! The Mankios Fry, Balchao King Prawns and Lamb Xacuti were 😋😋😋 Lovely atmosphere and service!

Best Indian Goan food! Came for my husbands birthday and we had such a wonderful experience! Food from start to finish was fantastic and NOT your average Indian with the oil floating on top! Also, it's Halal so that was a bonus! Definitely going to...

We had a superb experience here. From the moment we arrived the staff were friendly and attentive, bringing over paper towels to dry ourselves from the rain outside. The food was incredible and really good value. The atmosphere was fun and lively. The owner was...

Oh my goodness!! Where to start?! Amazing food, amazing staff!! Every dish absolutely beautiful ❤️ The ambiance from the moment you enter is warm and friendly… a fine balance to strike! You are instantly made to feel so welcome without feeling overwhelmed. This was our...

Fantastic fresh food, great service, experienced chefs and food brought out promptly and nice and hot. Great place, look forward to going again soon.

We had a absolutely fabulous meal at De Baga! Full marks to Chef Sagar and his team for delivering Goan food which was as authentic as I would have had in Goa. Murgh Mughlai kebab, Balchao king prawns, Lamb xacuti, and prawn Caldin, saffron rice,...

Just class, the food was high quality and service fantastic. The menu was superb, I could have chosen everything. Another level.

When we ordered too much, the waitress actually told us we should order less. She was right. When they don't only not try to upsell you, but actually downsell you when you're going wrong it's a very good sign. The food backs it up too...

Visited tonight for the first time. The staff were so friendly and we had a great laugh with them all. The food.....outstanding!!! We can’t wait to go back to try more off the menu. Thank you for a lovely evening. See you again soon!

An exceptionally great cosy little restaurant, providing amazing beautifully presented Goan food. This restaurant is not your typical Indian restaurant, the flavours are very unique that have been inspired from Goa. Mandeep and the staff were fabulous, they were very friendly and welcoming and could...

We went early evening Sunday night booked in advance. Seven of us. The restaurant is more spacious inside than it appears from the outside. You didn’t feel like you were crammed in. The decor is stylish. Staff were attentive and friendly. We ordered drinks first...

Outstanding food, service and atmosphere. The depth of flavour in the sauces is amazing and the fish in my curry (can't recall name of the dish) was fresh and cooked to perfection. Delicious food and felt very welcomed by the owner and serving staff. Highly...

We had a lovely family dinner last week. Great food & service. There was a problem with my daughters meal. We pre organised a garlic/onion meal for her. The restaurant had mixed up the date of her request but they more than made up for...

Fantastic food, lovely service and great atmosphere. Visiting our son we decided to stay close to his student house instead of venturing into Leeds and we are so glad we did. This Indian restaurant is a real gem, lots of interesting dishes on the menu...

Oh my amazing food and lovely staff Visiting from London and can’t recommend enough the food is so good flavours spot on have been twice I three days ….

Very unique flavours and overall a good experience. Arriving on the time we booked we had to wait 5–10 mins which was fine with us considering how busy it was. The food was very good, considering how often I’ve had Asian food over the years,...

I came with a friend for a birthday meal last week due to seeing such good reviews, and wow it did not disappoint. We shared various staters then the prawn curry and a chicken curry, and all of it was amazing but would highly recommend...

The tastiest Indian food. We stumbled across this place whilst staying in Headingley before a flight. For a starter we ordered the crab and the squid. They accidentally got my starter wrong and I ended up with prawns in a lovely sauce. I didn't realise...

Everything we ate was fantastic. Cornetto bite snacks. Lamb, squid starters. Lamb and fish mains. Great beer too. Very friendly staff.

We had a great dining experience. We were visiting our daughter and son-ln-law for their wedding anniversary. We had booked for early evening on a Friday. Highly recommend this restaurant the owner took time to talk to us and made us feel welcome. The staff...

We were visiting our son who is a student living in Headingley. We booked early evening on a Saturday. We had a thoroughly great experience and I would not hesitate to recommend this lovely place. From the owner/host through the entire staff team; we were...

Prompt service and the kids were well careered for. I've lived in Leeds for about 20 years, eaten a lot of curries - the food is relatively average. There's better places in Leeds to find a curry at the same price point. Especially when you...

Having been to both Goa and Mumbai and also having spent the last 30 and a bit years perfecting the art of making curry and running a curry restaurant, I consider myself as a bit of a curry aficionado. From the moment we walked through...

Brilliant experience from start to finish. We had heard good things about De Baga and it did not disappoint. The food is delicious. I would go as far and say this is the best Indian restaurant I've been to in Leeds. Really well spiced, depth...

Best Indian food I have tasted! Delicious prawn starter and lamb main, fresh and full of flavour. Lovely cocktails, fantastic service and great atmosphere! Will definitely be returning

The food was fantastic, tasty, authentic and amazing value. All the staff were very attentive and hardworking, from the chefs to the floor staff. Perfect!

Small establishment in size but worthy of high praise. Excellent food from a limited menu but excellent in preparation and flavour. Staff very attentive to current situation, mask wearing etc, but still had time to make everyone welcome and comfortable.

Although from Leeds we have never visited this lovely restaurant. We were visiting Headingley for an event at the stadium. I looked on line in advance to see the best rated places to eat- De Baga was number 1! I booked on line ( glad...

Superb food and great value for money. Had many Indian meals and this ranks as one of the best. Staff are very courteous and extremely friendly, willing to suggest and recommend from the menu. Definitely one to put on your list if you are visiting...

First visit and enjoyed both the food (fresh and not greasy) and atmosphere (loud and buzzy). Excellent squid with coriander sauce and chicken kebab starters. My lamb xachuri with pilau rice and caramelised onion naan was delicious. Partner’s seafood main ok but needed spicing up....

We were made to feel so welcome, the restaurant was bustling and vibrant and the food matched the atmosphere. We will definitely be coming back soon!! Thank you for a great evening - Emma and Harry

The food was unbelievable, as good as any new Indian restaurant we have been to lately (Mowgli, The Cats Pyjamas which we also LOVE) and the service was amazing. Very attentive and SO friendly. We will be back soon!

I'll keep this short - You must try this place! The food is outstanding, service is great, the main guy is passionate about the food, how they cook it, and the time and effort that goes into it. Starters: King Praws, Squid were amazing and...

I’ve been to many Indian restaurants growing up all with the same English-Indian meals but this place was on another level! The food was so fresh and there wasn’t even a hint of grease! Loved their view on quantity not quality as the food was...

Interesting menu, very different to usual curry house. Everything was delicious. The lamb curry was very tender and tasty. Prawn Caldin was also excellent with big tasty prawns. Staff were friendly and helpful.

We thought we would try this for a different take on Indian food and we were not disappointed. Starters were lovely and the curry for main tasted really authentic! Great evening with great attentive service too.

My friend and I came here last week and the food was absolutely incredible. I had heard good things about the food from friends but it still exceeded my expectations. The staff were extremely attentive and, on hearing it was my first time visiting, offered...

Easily the best Indian restaurant I have been to. The staff were chatty and friendly. The host was accommodating and told us the story behind it all. Would recommend.

Went for dinner last night. The waitresses were very friendly and polite. They helped me through my menu choices and even paired some refreshing mocktails with my food. To start I had the smoked aubergine cones. A creamy aubergine puree topped with cream cheese encased...

Great atmoshpehre, good service, staff who care whether you have enjoyed the food The food is incredible, what's not to like? Will definitely be back. Though we might share a starter as they were generous is size.

Found this absolute gem for dinner and was absolutely blown away! Wonderful warm greeting and felt looked after the entire time. My partner is vegetarian and was so gappy with all the choice available, we both had starters and mains and we cannot emphasise enough...

Went for a meal at De Baga as we got given a voucher for Christmas. Even though we had never heard of it before as it’s a small restaurant tucked away in Headingley it’s the best Indian restaurant in Leeds. The service, cocktails and food...

We visited for a meal out on a very busy Saturday evening , and despite the chaos of a few quite drunk and demanding tables the staff were friendly, efficient and attentive. We ordered three courses of the most incredible Goan cuisine - 100% would...

Best Indian food by far!! Also, very quick service by helpful and personable waiters. Thank you so much!!

If you’re looking for an authentic Indian with top service and quality food, this is the place. Me and 3 friends visited and we all impressed by how good the whole meal was, will be visiting again.

The curry was great. The foods and drinks are a bit too pricy. Decent deco. Staffs are nice. Enjoyed my time being here.

I had never heard of De Baga until my partner booked the table, but when I arrived I recall it used to be a bar I'd been in a couple of times previously. It has been completely transformed inside, has more toilets and the decor...

Had a fantastic night here, felt very welcome and appreciated by all the staff and the owner. Great veggie options too! Also bonus I had a hot date

Another evening in DeBaga was amazing. The best Indian food in Leeds. Very professional and friendly staff. Will definitely go back there again. Thank you 😀

The atmosphere was bussing for a Friday night, The owner a born charmer, and a natural host. We had a bottle of rose and two courses a brilliant take on Indian cuisine with quality ingredients and creative and playful flavours. They deserve all the praise...

Wonderful food and exceptional service. A refined menu with enough choice for everyone. Would definitely dine here again!

Amazing staff and wonderful food, they couldn't have done more for us. Will definitely be going again!