La cuisine in Richmondshire

We walked in as the kitchen was about to close, however the chef was more than happy to accommodate us. The restaurant is clean, modern with a lovely vibe. Service staff very attentive, food beautifully presented and tasted fab. We opted for a moules mariniere in the best white wine and garlic sauce I have ever tasted and spicy prawns and scallops on sourdough for starters. For mains we ordered chicken jerk and pork roast dinners, with a variety of fresh veg and plenty of lush rich gravy. Served with a cute little Jamaican dumpling. Chef came to chat with us a couple of times and it is clear he is very proud of his Jamaican heritage, which influences his menu, and made a friend for life with my hubby through their mutual passion for cricket! Fab restaurant, would highly recommend.

We came in as soon as they opened as a "walk in" were served straight away and shown to a window seat. Very attentive waitress and chef. Really enjoyed our meal and would definitely return 😌

Food excellent and a bit different from usual choices. The starters were outstanding; main courses also delicious and just about room for tiramisu which was also very good. Portions are very generous and the service was friendly and efficient. All food clearly cooked to order but wait time was fine. We will definitely return.

We dined at La Cuisine on Friday night, we were the only table in (after we had the food this shocked me!). The lady who served us was lovely, my little brother is a picky eater and they basically made him his own dish which was so thoughtful! The starters were amazing!! We had the prawns and mussels which were cooked perfectly! The mains again were stunning, I had the seafood linguine which I would highly recommend, my partner had the duck which was gorgeous too! Everything is cooked to order so please keep in mind there is a slight wait for the food but it’s worth it! Then the chef came out to see us and check on everything, and wow what a guy! The lady who works upfront is the chefs wife and she’s a superstar too, not only a mum, working in the restaurant AND working in A&E she deserves a medal! I really hope when the season comes round this restaurant picks up because wow they deserve it!! 100% visit here!!!

Probably the best Sunday lunch I have had. Great little restaurant outstanding staff and chief. Will be going back to try the full menu

Ok. We were staying the night in Leyburn, and were recommended two venues for dinner. The first was fully booked, however La Cuisine managed to accommodate us after calling them. On arrival the restaurant was so quiet, with only a couple eating in the window seats, and a guy behind the bar texting on his phone. We were told to sit wherever we wanted to, which we duly did. Menus were brought over, then drinks orders were taken. We abstained from wine, as I wasn’t prepared to pay £35 for a bottle of French rose. My wife had a glass of it, and I asked for a pint of draught lager, which I was told that all draught bees were off. So I was offered a can of lager! We then ordered. To cut to the chase, bearing in mind there was only one other table of two dining, it took 35 minutes for my wife’s starter to come ( I didn’t order one) and another 30 minutes for our main course. What do they do if the restaurant is full?? The meal was ok, nothing special, especially considering I had to wait over an hour for my dried up Jerk Chicken. The front of house guy was pleasant, however he must have one of the best jobs in Leyburn ( and also loads of friends) as he was never off his mobile for an hour and a half, just texting!! NOT A GREAT LOOK.

This is a lovely restaurant with an airy feel whilst at the same time remains intimate. The service was very good indeed and could not be faulted. The food was absolutely delicious. A nice touch later was the chef asking us personally if we had enjoyed our meal, he was assured we had. I understand that it has not been open too long, but we would certainly visit again and wish them every success with this venture, they deserve it.

Absolutely gorgeous food, had a Sunday dinner of my life! (Don’t tell my mum)

Absolutely beautiful restaurant and lovely staff , food was unbelievable steak was cooked to perfection. Starter main and dessert and we could of eaten it all over again , will definitely be back and recommending to family and friends

We went for a mid week birthday meal with family. All had 2 courses - would definitely recommend the ham knuckle, it was fab! Great friendly service and staff ensured we had everything we needed. Would definitely go again - great to support a local business too! Use it or lose it.

Great food. Excellent service. Google local knowledge. Chef came to talk to us and explained the food. Recommended as a good place to eat in the lovely Yorkshire town.

We come up to Wensleydale for a couple of months every year, and are spoiled for choice for places to eat, so rarely go to the same place twice in a given year. We'll likely make an exception for La Cuisine. Both the menu and wine list have something for everyone, and prices are very reasonable relative to those at the more well-known fine dining establishments in the area. My wife claimed the cheese soufle starter was exceptional, and I can say the same for my Re Cardinal - prawns & scallops on toast. Her filet was perfectly prepared and a better steak than we normally find in this country. My duck was wonderful, accompanied by a flavourful cassis sauce and an unusual poached pear that really paired well. There wasn't much room for dessert, so we shared a delightful sticky toffee pudding. Service was relaxed and friendly on a slow night due to the icy roads.

The food is always great. Sunday lunch is the best in the area. Staff are extremely helpful. Worth checking opening times as it varies in the winter

Amazing food and friendly and attentive service. We had complimentary bread and olives followed by a starter to share, the Chateaubriand for two, and a dessert to share. The steak was beautifully cooked and the portions were generous. Towards the end of the meal the chef came to chat to each table which was a really nice touch. We'd highly recommend.

The food was excellent. Sadly, what let it down was the wait time, especially as we at to pre-order. It was ridiculous, it was lunch time, and there was only one other table of two in.

Lovely food, lovely ambience and lovely people! What a pleasant evening. The chef is from Jamaica so the food has a Caribbean twist and is all the better for it- he came from the kitchen to talk to us and was really interesting. We would definitely eat here again.

Fantastic food. We ate from the Christmas Menu and everything was spot on. The food was hot, well presented and very tasty. Service was good. The staff gave us plenty of time in between each course and we never felt hurried. Overall excellent experience will definitely return very soon.

Excellent service, incredible food, lovely atmosphere. Jerk turkey Christmas lunch was beautiful, as was the sorbet ith the brandy basket. Invoked a lot of childhood memories. Very understated a definite must for any visitors to Leyburn.

We had Sunday lunch here for our anniversary/my birthday. I chose the chicken with the traditional gravy & my husband had the belly pork with cider & mustard gravy. Both were delicious. The yorkshire puddings were the biggest I've ever seen & so light!! There was a small cornbread roll which was so lovely but I couldn't finish it. Wish I'd asked for the recipe (or asked for a few as a take-out!) The young guy who greeted us was lovely, as was the Jamaican chef who came out to ask how our meal's were. (Crap at remembering names) 5 star review all round. Enjoy!

Undoubtedly the best food in Leyburn. Very friendly staff, good menu selection and excellent food. The wine was inexpensive and good.

Lovely restaurant right in the market town centre. Food was beautiful and cooked perfectly. I had the pork and my wife the steak as well as starters and dessert. Staff were all brilliant and service top class.

Pity it was so quiet, but storm Bebit, probably had something to do with it. The staff were attentive and friendly. Complimentary bread and olives. Food was good and definitely worth a visit.

A fabulous location for superb quality food. John and Alisha ( front of house) were excellent in every aspect. The quality of the food was truly amazing, all credit to Ian, the chef/owner. Thank you guts for a lovely experience. Phil & Annie.

Arrived for our table at 7pm and received a warm welcome and given a seat in the window, great for people watching. Only 8 other people in the restaurant. Drinks and food order taken promptly. Lovely complimentary bread and olive oil/ balsamic vinegar. We both...

Sorry. Ian was a complete gentleman but the food was not great tonight. Fish and chips Tasted straight out of the freezer. We were offered a refund which was much appreciated but the little boy Ian has as front of house so so rude we couldn’t accept. Won’t go back.

We went here for a themed night, and the quality, flavours and presentation of the food were great but some of the food on the plate was cold and some of it was quite salty. The staff were amazing and couldn’t do enough for us! But the atmosphere was terrible and the food seemed to take ages to come out. Some of that might be new restaurant nerves as La Cuisine has only been open for a few weeks but it felt like the place hadn’t quite found its vibe yet.

I had a great Sunday lunch at this La Cuisine . The service was excellent, and the food was equally impressive. I ordered the roast chicken, linda went for the traditional roast beef with all the trimmings. The roast chicken was tender and flavorful, and...

Tasty, freshly made food, good portion sizes, friendly service and a lovely atmosphere.

A superb meal with friendly staff in relaxed, smart surroundings. The food was delicious and flavourful, with really good sized portions (too good; no space for pudding...) Great place.

Absolutely lovely restaurant lovely food lovely staff would recommend and go again fresh food clean and tidy

Friendly and professional front of house staff. Beautifully presented food which tasted amazing, The chef went out of his way to make sure my husband who has coeliac disease and other allergies was well catered for. The Resturant had a relaxed and elegant atmosphere. Hope to visit again in the future.

Food was good and restaurant is nice, modern, decor. Service though was very slow which was surprising with only four tables on a Friday evening

Our meals were delicious and the service excellent. Both were enhanced by a relaxed atmosphere. We'll definitely go back!

Absolutely appalling we arrived at 5.30 for a 6pm reservation all closed up then the family arrived and opened up starter Chicken Liver Parfait clearly bought waited at least 40 minutes for the main course asked for another bottle of Veuve Cliqout told it wasn't...

Lovely Sunday lunch served by an extremely polite and attentive waitress .

My wife ordered Duo Pork and I ordered Jerk Chicken, both meal were perfect. The pork consisted of loin and a piece of belly pork along with a mixture of vegetables. Everything was cooked to perfection. This was to first time I have had Jerk...

'La Cuisine' is a new, surprisingly lovely and bright restaurant in the heart of North Yorkshire, with the excellent food of a classic British/ European menu, with an occasional Caribbean twist... On Friday evening, they offered a completely Caribbean themed menu... With a rum cocktail...

Fantastic Sunday lunch. Friendly relaxed atmosphere. Roast beef served pink but not chewy. Very tasty gravy and massive Yorkshire puddings. Enjoyed festival dumplings too which we’ve never had before. Enjoyed puddings too. Certainly not overpriced for quality of food. Look forward to trying one of...

Lovely new addition to town. Shortish menu of classics plus more unusual dishes. Star if the how has to be the jerk chicken. Friendly service and relaxing atmosphere.

Food was excellent. Service too was excellent. Delicious food, well presented and hot and fresh. The prices are expensive, but being on holiday it was a treat to go to. If we lived around here, we would go again on a treat night out. Having...

Absolutely excellent. Excellent food and service, and lovely atomosphere and decor.

A very welcome addition to eating out options in Leyburn. The Italian theme night was a success judging by the number of happy diners. Nice selection of dishes, all felt freshly cooked - my arancini were the best I’ve had and the tiramisu was delicious....

We went as a family for dinner. Each of us ate something different und all of us were absolutely happy about the meal on the plate! Great food, friendly service, comfortable atmosphere, good wines- we can highly recommend this restaurant to people who like eating...

We found this a lovely place for a meal. We visited on a quiet Wednesday and the service was friendly and unobtrusive. We both enjoyed our meals, the food was delicious.

Had an excellent meal at La Cuisine the other evening. A really good addition to the local restaurants and pubs and hope it goes really well.

Enjoyed a meal with friends. I had a vegan curry and my friend had fish and chips and she said it was the best she had had. Service was good, perhaps paid a little more than usual but for a good meal it’s worth it....

Great dinner with family, young and old; friendly and helpful staff, big portions of well presented and delicious food - fish and chips massive! Sticky toffee pudding a delight 😀

We visit Leyburn 3 or 4 times a year and was surprised to see Kim’s cafe replaced with a new restaurant La Cuisine. We were in Leyburn for the weekend with friends so we thought we would give it a go. Food took around 45...

Food is delicious Service is perfect 3rd visit, food lovely every time we have visited

We tried the fish finger and chicken sandwiches and the food was lovely. Piping hot and fresh. However at £12.95 it is a tad expensive. The main meals vary from £16 for a Caesar salad to £28 for a rib eye steak during lunch and...

We were pleasantly surprised when we dined at La Cuisine, with it being a new venture we were expecting teething problems, but our meals were excellent, my wife had the fish pie and I had the jerk chicken, and they were both extremely flavoursome, and we will definitely be going back when we are next in the area

Made welcome from the moment we entered.The staff were great with the grand kids and the food was to be fair outstanding. The beer being Theakston was always going to be good