The Owl in Leeds

Visitado el sábado 15 de febrero. Para los lectores y el restaurante por favor tomen mis comentarios de una manera constructiva, algunos de los puntos que voy a mencionar se rectifican fácilmente para elevar la experiencia. Ubicación - estupenda, justo al lado del canal, piedras lanzadas desde el centro de la ciudad, pero sin embargo tan tranquilo y pacífico. El único punto que mencionaría es que el camino a pie, especialmente hacia el canal, era muy resbaladizo, me imagino que alguien que no es bueno con sus pies podría encontrarse cayendo o en el canal. Puedo imaginar que esto no está en el control de los restaurantes, pero podría ser reportado como un peligro para los responsables relevantes. La estética - En la entrada, el restaurante está en contacto con las vibraciones de moda de la actualidad en la categoría de restaurante que claramente está apuntando. Espacio luminoso y espacioso con características minimalistas. Grandes ventanales dejando entrar la luz natural. Cocina abierta que siempre es bienvenida. En mi opinión, cuando un restaurante está tan orientado a los huéspedes debería haber algo más de entusiasmo por parte del chef, había puntos que podía decir que se estaba molestando con el frente del equipo de la casa. El huésped no debe ver que se necesita compostura. Otro punto que quiero mencionar son los baños. Abre la puerta una de las primeras cosas que ves. El diseño de esto no sienta bien. Claramente ponen mucho esfuerzo en el área de lavado de manos incluso yendo al esfuerzo de doblar toallas para usar, pero por qué no invertir en algunas puertas y tiradores más agradables a los cubículos. Servicio - Muy pronto recibido agradablemente. Estaba tratando de trabajar el sistema en su lugar, ya que teníamos 3 personas diferentes tocar nuestra mesa para la orden de bebidas, orden de comida, etc., tal vez un poco agresivo con las órdenes. Invertimos en el ambiente relajado, por favor, déjenos tomarnos nuestro tiempo. No es que sea necesario, ya que el menú se explica por sí mismo, pero una introducción al menú y algunas recomendaciones se habrían elevado ligeramente. Pedimos vino que fue traído por un joven que se esforzó por empobrecer el vino para nosotros, pero luego se disparó en el pie poniéndolo en la mesa sin un refrigerador de vino que tuvimos que pedir. Los platos se despejaron rápidamente, pero de nuevo una taza de café y vaso se dejó en la mesa que pedimos primero hasta el final. Solo necesito endurecer ligeramente estos estándares. Comida - presentación inmaculada en todas partes, la red era excepcional sin falta de mejilla de buey estofado y los ñoquis. Lleno de todos los sabores y texturas totalmente satisfactorio bien hecho esto fue lo más destacado de la experiencia. Mordisqueos y entrantes donde siento estilo sobre sustancia hasta cierto punto. Estaba deseando una hogaza de pan después de verlo en el sitio web focaccia estaba en oferta, que estaba bien. El característico gruñón de cangrejo era sabroso, pero carecía del factor sorpresa y altura como se representa en el sitio web. El salmón podría haberse cortado más fino y faltaban las chirivías, no parecían recién cocidas. Las papas fritas triples parecían un poco rancias y carecían de un poco de sal muy necesaria, lo que es un movimiento valiente para un restaurante que no ofrece sal y pimienta en la mesa. Los precios eran un factor desconcertante. Parecía que algunos de los precios podrían haber aumentado en algunos artículos y aumentar en otros dando un precio de menú equilibrado en cuanto a precios. Por favor, a menos que usted está ofreciendo un factor sorpresa en los cócteles, por favor considere quitar £ 2 libras de los precios. Espero que esta retroalimentación sea útil solo para el objetivo de modificar y mejorar. En general disfrutamos, pero tuvimos niggles como se indica. Nos fuimos satisfechos pero no boquiabiertos o sintiendo la necesidad de recomendar a los amigos. Justo por encima de lo normal para un billete de 180 libras por 2.

Fuimos ayer aquí a almorzar el domingo y me decepcionó por decir lo menos. Estaba buscando un lugar diferente para cenar ya que salimos todos los domingos a comer, solemos cenar en Ox Club, Dakota o V&V by Jono así que nos gusta un buen almuerzo de domingo. Ahora cuando mi paté vino para empezar era muy agradable, pero mi marido pidió el cangrejo que no les quedaba, así que fue por la mejilla de ternera que estaba bien. Entonces quería carne de res, yo pedí cerdo pero de nuevo no quedó carne de res así que 2 cerdos. Cuando llegó solo lo miré y no podía creer lo raro que era que me pareciera crudo pero sé que se puede comer rosa cerdo y lo he tenido muchas veces así que nos arropamos, no podíamos cortarlo con un cuchillo dentado y mucho menos masticarlo, simplemente estaba lleno de tendones y no era comestible. También la salsa era inexistente pedimos extra y era del tamaño de una taza de huevo los lados estaban fríos era simplemente horrible. Teníamos hambre así que decidimos tener la tarta del tratado porque el titular había sido agradable, pero lo equivocados que estábamos simplemente no era agradable en absoluto. Se lo dije al camarero y nos quitaron las comidas de la cuenta, que era agradable, pero todavía costaba £ 75 y los lados y el pan que costaba £ 5 cada uno eran pequeños. No volveremos.

Como siempre tuvimos una velada fantástica en el búho. Me encanta este lugar. He hecho el chef durante un día aquí en el pasado y sé lo duro que trabajan en el fondo. La comida era de su alta calidad habitual y el maridaje de vinos sacó a relucir unas copas de vino sobresalientes. Bien hecho Mark y el equipo.

Mark Owens y su brigada crean los platos más maravillosos utilizando productos locales y de temporada, vigorizados y presentados con una comprensión clásicamente profunda de los sabores, texturas y aromas. . Presentado sin alborotos, pero con comprensión y compromiso, una comida en The Owl siempre será una celebración.

Overall, we enjoyed our 8 course taster meal celebrating my son's 21st. The food and service were very good, rather than exceptional, which did leave it feeling a little pricey, but nevertheless we had a very enjoyable time. We did mention when booking, and upon arrival, it was our son's 21st, so it would have been nice to give him a complimentary glass of bubbly, but no such gesture. Perhaps something to consider in the future.

Todos tuvimos el almuerzo de 5 platos, precedido por una deliciosa botella de Prosecco. La comida era excelente desde el pan hasta el postre, comida fabulosa, personal amable, buen servicio. Tamaño de porción más que adecuado. Nuestra primera visita, pero definitivamente no la última

Comer aquí fue una experiencia decepcionante. Mi compañero lo describió como "si Toby Carvery intentara cenar bien". Los ingredientes no se sentían frescos, los platos no estaban bien condimentados, algunos trozos se sentían en el microondas y el "parfait" era duro como la roca. Las combinaciones de sabores eran malas; naranja y mejilla de cerdo, o el aún menos perdonable pudín de frambuesa y negro... Dicho esto, el servicio era genial, el personal era amable, y la comida salió rápidamente. La comida está bien cocinada, y parece la parte, a pesar de carecer en todos los demás aspectos. El entorno es genial y la decoración interior es agradable. Nuestra factura llegó a £ 175 por la degustación de 5 platos, 2 cervezas y un cóctel. No volveríamos ni recomendaríamos este restaurante a nadie que le guste la buena comida.

Visitado esta noche después de reservar la mesa del chef para el menú degustación de 7 platos. El restaurante en sí era agradable, pero estaba solo 1 / 4 lleno. Tenía un ambiente muy vacío. La mesa del chef en sí era de 2 bancos largos y una mesa. Podrías estar a punto de ver el pase, pero eso es todo. Aparte de tener la mitad de los cursos servidos por los chefs, no fue una experiencia. El servicio fue agradable y amable en todo momento. Algunos cursos eran un poco poco entusiastas, pero en general estaba bien. Estábamos a 5 platos de 7 y la cocina estaba limpia y las luces atenuadas. Esto no fue genial y nos hizo sentir incómodos y apresurados. La comida en general estaba bien. Algunos cursos mejor que otros pero ninguno nos dejó boquiabiertos. El único plato que nos encantó fue la tostada francesa con parfait de pato. Eso fue increíble. Una sensación gustativa. Aparte de que los otros platos estaban bien, pero eso es todo, simplemente bien. Pedimos el menú de 7 platos, pero obtuvimos un par de platos extra, pero incluso estos no fueron suficientes para que fuera algo memorable. 2 personas con vino y comida llegó a 316 £. Es exagerado decir que en realidad no había nada notable o memorable, aparte de quizás 1 de los bocadillos. Nos fuimos llenos, pero en general decepcionados.

Taxi nos llevó al lugar equivocado, ya que no se dio cuenta de que ahora están junto al canal. Encantador entorno, la decoración es moderna y ordenada que se adapta al edificio. Tuvimos un menú de almuerzo de domingo de cinco platos. Que era como una carne deconstruida y comida de pudines Yorkshire. Todo fue excelente. Definitivamente iré de nuevo.

Tuvimos una comida fabulosa en Owl anoche. Era un regalo de cumpleaños para mi marido. La comida era excepcional. La tromba con hilera de pescado y mermelada de jabalí fue un triunfo. El plato de ñoquis de setas era hermoso tanto para mirar y comer, mientras que mi marido realmente disfrutó de sus salchichas con un puré increíblemente bueno. Las guarniciones eran innovadoras y sabrosas, la mejor ensalada de remolacha que hemos visto o comido. El servicio era encantador, eficiente pero no quisquilloso o pretencioso. La factura, por tres platos con cervezas y un excelente café, fue de poco más de £ 100. Buena relación calidad-precio de la comida que nos sirvieron. Si tenemos una crítica sería el menú de postres, que se limitaba a solo dos postres dulces o queso. Teníamos el pistacho y el postre de chocolate blanco, que era agradable pero no especial. En general, realmente disfrutamos de nuestra noche y sin duda volveremos.

We visited The Owl for a family celebration and we enjoyed the 5-course tasting menu. I was impressed by the way in which each course was described in detail - it reminded me of Masterchef. The food was absolutely delicious. I really enjoyed the beef wellington and the salmon. Our table of 8 received excellent service from all the staff - they were incredibly attentive and regularly refilled drinks. I would definitely recommend this venue to celebrate a special occasion. Thank you to everyone for making it such a memorable experience.

Really good food and lovely setting. The chefs snacks were great, I had the sausage and mash starter and my wife the salmon. Both superb. I had the poussin for main, the breast was super, the leg wasn't to my taste but that is not to say it was poor but just not for me. Deserts were top too. My only worry about this place was it was quite quiet on a Friday night. Leeds needs this kind of restaurant, I hope business is good and it sticks around. Staff were friendly and attentive. Enjoyed the meal and location.

We visited for the tasting menu as we’re staying nearby and were not disappointed. We chose the 5 course version and all courses were delicious, so well presented and of great quality. The deer was a particular highlight. There was a lovely atmosphere in the restaurant a friendly buzz, and the staff were kind and friendly. You could see how much time and effort was invested to make the dishes. We would definitely return and would recommend.

Uncompromising. Lack of understanding and flat out crazy rules. 36 hours notice given as couldn’t come due to childcare issues. Booked for - £41 menu but told getting charged £50 per person for giving notice Says protection of business but will never go there or recommend there. Been once before and certainly not worth the terrible t&c’s Even if had said will try to fill table and if not charge a small fee I’d accept it.

Just incredible. I took my dad out as a treat for his birthday and as he had never experienced a tasting menu before, chose The Owl. It was a perfect evening. The food was as brilliant as ever. A wide variety of textures and flavours, there wasn't a dish we didn't love. They were all beautiful to look at and at first glance, may appear small, but we were both stuffed by the end. The wine pairings complimented all the dishes fantastically and we enjoyed the descriptions and stories given by the servers as our dishes were presented. My dad had high expectations after all my rave reviews and you totally exceeded them. He could not believe the magic you could work with tomatoes.

Our family wanted a fine dining experience to celebrate a major birthday milestone. We all enjoy food and good wine so wanted something a little special. The owl did not disappoint. Amazing food, excellent service and a memorable experience we will talk about for years. Sometimes food has to be an experience and the owl served up just that.

This was the third time we have been to The Owl and it is as good as ever. We have the 7 course tasting menu with wine pairings for most of us a family party of 7. The food is phenomenal, the staff and service are impeccable and we had the most wonderful 5.5 hours there celebrating my 60th. A very special occasion in a very special place. Thank you x

A friend and I visited, really excited as was the sister restaurant of Home. Nice location, friendly smiley service but …. My Halibut was overcooked (twice) and there was a dark hair on the plate. The team took it away straight away, no fuss and eventually another plate arrived. The fish was still over cooked and dry but no hair so a bonus. Couldn’t be bothered to complain again so ate it but irritated as it was expensive. That being said they removed it and the service charge from the bill without me asking, which was appreciated, albeit I would prefer pay for it and bet what I wanted. My friend ordered the Poussin. When it arrived she commented (to me) it wasn’t piping hot but didn’t want to make a fuss as probably felt she couldn’t as I had sent mine back. She enjoyed it, even though it could have been hotter. We left thinking we probably wouldn’t return as the food didn’t stand up to the expense…. and whilst the service was friendly they started turning off the lights at 9:45 clearly wanting us gone which wasn’t the best … The next morning I received a message from my friend who had been unwell with vomiting and stomach all night to see if I was ok (I was fine) and she said it must have been the Poussin. Later on in the day we checked our photos and could actually see that the Poussin was pink! How we hadn’t noticed I don’t know but clearly explained the issue. We contacted Owl who assured me they were carrying out a full investigation and would come back to me. Their response was that they had checked all their records and temperature checks etc. and it was all fine. My friend being unwell, the photo of the pink poussin and the hair in my meal (also happened to have a picture) should be enough evidence that something isn’t right. Instead they insisted nothing was wrong and it must just be us! They offered to give us a refund for the food, clearly thinking that is what I was after. It wasn’t. I wanted to see they were taking it seriously and putting things in place to correct it. Instead they simply said everything was fine for everyone else so it must be us - clearly cynical which riled me. . I certainly wouldn’t eat here again as I wouldn’t trust them to keep the food safe and more importantly take any issue seriously.

Superb.. we enjoyed three outstanding courses for Sunday lunch, the food was taste sensation, the service of the staff also excellent, friendly and knowledgeable.

We often eat at the Owl. The restaurant is fine dining, in a very relaxed atmosphere. For lunch, the offer is from a set menu, a tasting menu, or an a la carte menu where you choose what you eat. The food has always been excellent, and I have posted before. I’m posting now, because it doesn’t just maintain standards, it is getting better all the time. For our lunch we chose from the a la carte menu. In effect, we created our own tasting menu. Every dish was delicious. I hope they never remove the pain perdu from the menu, the turbot dish of the day with a split sauce, seaweed, white asparagus and potato was wonderful. The beef and oyster sausage with beef fat mash and red onions came a close second for me, although my husband might have the baked oysters high on his list. The service is always spot on. We asked Audrey to bring us some appropriate glasses of wine, and they were all perfectly matched. Always worth a visit.

We had the 7 course lunch with wine flight and every aspect of the food, wine and service was excellent - the food was imaginative, superbly presented and gorgeous

Excellent food; wonderful service; ambient atmosphere. Special mention to the steak tartare *chef’s kiss* Get yourself on the mailing list so you don’t miss out on their special offer nights.

Our second visit to The Owl and once again the food was amazing .. we went for the 5 course taster Sunday menu .. chef's snacks to start were duck parfit on french toast with sticky chilli jam, crab and pickled seaweed, and cured duck. Starter was chicken thighs with smoked eel, celeriac puree served with warm smoked eel broth; followed by yorkshire puddings with caramelised onions, horseradish sauce and crispy roast potatoes with beef dripping gravy. Main course was beef wellington with ruscoff onions, duck liver gravy and beef dripping mashed potato .. finishing off with rose rhubarb parfait served with sage custard and rhubarb. Absolutely stunning and brilliant service .. £50/head and well worth it, I just need the recipe for those roast potatoes 😍

This would have been a 5 star review except that I wasn't convinced by the "Beef welly" and in particular the addition of duck liver in and around it (that wasn't mentioned on the menu) And the addition of even a small bit of broccoli or something green, at some point, is needed really.. There's a LOT of confit garlic too.. BUT, other than that it was overall a lovely meal with some brilliant flavour and texture combinations, with the crispy chicken thigh and smoky eel consomme being the absolute highlight...oh yes and the delicate little rhubarb and verbena dessert.... The staff were friendly and knowledgeable, the service was very good and the atmosphere of the room is just right...not formal but not too informal. For us the portion sizes were just right, and yes nothing was particularly hot...but I've got used to that in restaurants like this where presentation is extremely important. The plates were always very hot and as long as the food feels fresh (and not lukewarm cos it's been sitting around for ages) then I don't mind. We've been lucky enough to eat at the Michelin starred "Rogan & Co" recently too, and I would say that particularly the "snacks", crispy chicken and rhubarb dessert here at Owl were every bit as good as that. (and cheaper!) I definitely hope to return to The Owl...

The venue is super, just alongside the canal with some comfortable outside seating and the decor inside this small restaurant is really well done . The food is tremendous - absolutely first rate - cooked with flair, imagination and attention to detail. Hours of time went into the cooking of the taster menu. The red deer course was everyone’s favourite, but there was no bad course and plenty of great ones. This restaurant is clearly up there with the Man Behind the Curtain as one of Leeds’ top restaurants and for my money both the food and the venue are better.

Honestly incredible. I've been for the cheaper tasting menus and they don't compare. Not a single aspect. The service.. better! The ingredient quality...better! Wine pairing...better! If you want a truly special night...its gotta be this place. This isn't just a restaurant, it's and evening experience and one well worth having.

Visited on a Sunday and enjoyed the seven course taster menu. £62 per head. Overall, good experience. Didn’t enjoy the addition of eucalyptus to the crab snack, nor did I particularly enjoy the sesame ice cream (although it pairs well with the chocolate mousse). Staff were lovely and the beef wellington was fabulous. So was the roast potato, Yorkshire pudding and horseradish cream dish. Well worth a visit.

My wife and I visted for the £39 French 6 course menu …. Breads, French onion soup, fish, ox cheek and soufflé Buttermilk and Potato Bread, with Cultured Black Garlic Butter (d, g, m) ============= French onion soup (e, d, g,) ============ Coq au vin, croute and Alsace bacon (g, d, e) ============ Raclette cheese, pink fur potato and Grelot onions (d, e, g) ============ Ox cheek, hazelnut, golden beetroot and roasted garlic (n, d) =========== Pistachio soufflé with forced Yorkshire rhubarb (d, e, g) Found each of the courses very tasty, and we paired it with a nice Sancerre and a few glasses of red wine Restaurant was full and service was good Probably our favourite visit since the Owl first opened in the market and a nice location

Delicious food and pairing wines - but very stingy portions compared to how they delivered the experience in earlier days of the Owl. Waiter turned on their heel as soon as food delivered - we felt ignored and we had to call them back at least 3 times for help (missing course, missing side plate) felt really disappointed after looking forward to an evening we had long been looking forward to as a treat. What used to be a quirky and delicious dining experience (the markets) and then a moody and exciting menu (city centre) has turned into a cold and stark, clever and highly efficient delivery with a focus on speed.

So disappointing- after an amazing birthday treat meal at Home we expected good things of Owl - not Michelin level of course but good wholesome food at sensible prices. The food was served lukewarm warm and tiny portions which became increasingly difficult to understand. French onion soup, on a chilly drizzly February evening, was looked forward to - a tiny bit of something mousse like in the bottom of a bowl with a weak spoonful of a consommé type liquid poured over at the table was cold and tasteless- not the French Bistro evening bowlful we had expected by far. Pistachio and rhubarb soufflé was a triumphant ending but the rest - no thanks

We came for Valentines Day and the whole meal was so special! We dined from the set menu and they did a veggie friendly one for me while my partner had the regular menu. The food was stunning, the pace of the evening was perfect and all the staff were so friendly and attentive. I was really impressed.

We visited The Owl with family on a Sunday. While the restaurant was fairly busy, it was by no means full, yet the service was abysmal. Keeping it brief our experience included rude staff, missing drinks, starters taking just over an hour to arrive and then the main course a further 30 minutes after that. The starters were OK, nothing special, while the mains were cold and actually some of the food was dry. In the end we left the restaurant early and went elsewhere as we weren't willing to wait for a further eternity for the food to be served again. The lady who spoke to us, who I am assuming is a manager, apologised and said someone would contact me via email to set things right. Needless to say no such email was ever received. In summary, service was exceptionally poor as was the food. A pretty pretentious affair all in all. Unfortunately for The Owl, we were testing out the restaurant for a potential booking for 20+ people in April but certainly have no plans to return.

Our, daughter treated us to this night out. We had the 7 course taster with wines, plus 3 extra free taster courses. The tastes and wines were exceptional. The feast was spread out over 3.5 hours. The staff was fantastic explaining each course and the wines origin. What a special treat. Thank you so much Hannah. xxxx

Great evening at the Owl with excellent food. The service was great and we really appreciated the recommendations given for wine to compliment the food - our waiter was excellent. Highly recommend.

Outstanding food and service. One of our favourite restaurants in Leeds by far. Lovely location and a really nice relaxed atmosphere. We can't wait to come back.

What a lovely restaurant , great location, food was outstanding, great wine pairing and the service we received was amazing, I would definitely recommend and we will be back.

Rude unhelpful people. Bought a voucher as gift, took three attempts of contacting them to obtain it. By the time I recieved it I was informed it was only valid for a few more weeks, ridiculous!

We went for lunch and ordered off the a la carte menu. I ordered the parfait starter which was reasonable but nice and creamy but would expect better. My wife had the vegetarian tart which was strange to say the least, would not recommend it. Main course I had fish and chips which was very nice however, the size of the piece of Stone Bass was something you would expect on a tasting menu not a £24 a la carte in Leeds! We also had a voucher that we had been given for christmas, the bill was £102 and the voucher for £150. Waitress and manager both advised that they couldn't give us a credit note/voucher for the difference but to our bewilderment. Not sure how an independent restaurant cannot do this, particularly when we pushed back on their 'no' three times and were clearly not happy about it. Anyway we took a £50 bottle of wine in the end but really was not very impressed overall especially at the price point. P.s. waitress was great and dealt with the strange situation well however, i think 'the director' as he apparently likes to call himself is one of them!

Funky industrial setting with a lovely view of the canal, attentive staff and delicious bread and marmite butter. Presentation of food in tiny dolls house size pans was sweet. However, the flavour combinations of our food were bizarre - sausage, beef and carrot and curried mousse?! And it was concerning such a high end restaurant had absolutely no pepper to share with diners! It was incredibly expensive for very average/odd food. So an interesting if expensive experience. We wouldn't return or recommend it.

This restaurant is the sister of Home and even though Home is the one striving for a Michelin Star the Owl is less pretentious and the tasting menu is as good if not better. The service was also far more friendly and efficient and the restaurant decor is much less gloomy than Home ( a case of style over substance ). We went there with friends and everyone thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of it. My only complaint about the Owl was a previous booking whereby my wife became very ill and required emergency surgery in the hospital. I rang the restaurant to cancel the booking but was still charged the original £30 booking fee. I thought that was a bit mean.

The Old Owl was a Good Owl & sadly the New Owl is a Howl. Our first time at the new place. We booked on Thursday night following an expected baby sitting offer. Unfortunately we fell foul of a stomach bug literally the morning after (kids!!). We tried cancelling immediately - less than 24 hours after booking - and were provided the helpful option of either eating within 7 days (clearly owners do not have kids!!) or forfeiting £160. Seriously? Even without kids I imagine it cod be quite a struggle to rebook within a week. We advised we would be unable to rebook within a week and thought that concern regarding norovirus may outweigh avariciousness. After some unhelpful emails there seemed little option but to go and off we trotted (no pun intended) to The Owl on Saturday evening. Thankfully we felt we were improving by Saturday afternoon but despite best attempts neither of us was particularly hungry and the food being not ‘stomach gentle’ perhaps skewed our judgement. Our view was that the food was not particularly great - the crab fish was very salty and the dessert a little confused. Personally we were also not keen on the new venue either. The lighting and music were quite relaxed but the industrial feel was akin to sitting in a car park. The foil wrapped soil vent pipes running along the ceiling and down columns were a little off putting. Again we were likely a little sensitive. A bit of shame for us both as this was a rare night out for us these days and we used to enjoy the Old Owl a lot.

This was our second visit and it just blew our mind, keeps getting better. Location is so relaxing, food and serves is as good as you get.

Game set menu dinner. Superb! We were so delighted that we had opportunity to book this night. We loved the sound of the menu….and it was wonderful! Gorgeous, innovative dishes, beautifully cooked and presented. Perfect wine parings. Such lovely knowledgeable staff with delightful service and...

I would like to preface this review by making it clear that we have tried many of the fine dining restaurants in Leeds, including both Box Tree and Home. We have also tried more accessible high end dining from the likes of Prashad, so when...

We went for a tasting night in August as a 2, and loved it so much that we invited 4 dear friends for a Friday supper, that we all called “superb”. From the first bite of glazed bread and marmite butter through to the last...

I took my dad here for his 75th birthday and we all loved it. It was very enjoyable drinking a sparkling Riesling outside by the canal to begin. We then enjoyed selecting from their menu and pairing each dish with their recommended wines. The knowledge...

Have been to the Owl a number of times, originally in Kirkgate Market but now alongside the canal in Mustard Wharf. They have menus to suit everyone. There are snacks, a La carte and tasting menus. The food is incredibly tasty and inventive and is...

Sadly, The Owl didn’t live up to expectations. Restaurant setting and service were excellent however the food despite being being presented well it lacked flavour.

Well this is truly a hidden gem in Leeds. Let me start by commenting on the decor .... wow! If you get excited by interiors (like myself) then this won't disappoint. It's bare and quite industrial looking but it is complimented by beautiful wooden furntiure...

We visited on a Saturday evening and although the restaurant was full, the service was friendly and prompt but didn't feel rushed at all. We dined from the 5 course set menu and each course was tasty and inventive. Would definitely visit again!

The food was lovely - presented well we had five course with several appetiser and in-between dishes. Great choice of wines and a lovely setting by the canal. Not pretentious, not stuffy and reasonable price compared to some places in the centre which frankly trade...

Guinea pig menu brilliant great value for money excellent service with fabulouslocation we're coming back soo

Very friendly greeting and lovely food. Fish and chips small plate was plenty for some, and left room for tasty puddings.

This is a great restaurant. The food is imaginative, sometimes surprising and delicious. The staff are welcoming and efficient. They have interesting wines at a reasonable price. We sat outside in the sunshine and sipped cold white wine which was sublime. We were left to...

Food is excellent (although you pay for it) and service is very good. I really like the restaurant and think they have come a long way since their Leeds Market days. I just absolutely loathe their booking policy of a £40 pp non-refundable deposit -...

Did the Sun lunch tasting menu. Absolutely sensational. The quality of the food, drink (gin, wine), ambience (classic rock and pop music) and service was exceptional. Could not fault anything. Including service it came to about £90 each which is excellent value for what you...

Was looking for a totally top-notch, lovely experience for the price and it didn’t deliver. You’re looking at about £200 for a couple’s meal with a bottle of wine. This is the cheaper of the two dinner menus. A couple of the dishes from the...

We had a lovely evening at Owl and enjoyed each dish of the tasting menu. The ambience strikes a good balance between formal and informal. Much better value than Home with each course of similar standard. Would definitely recommend.

Had this restaurant recommended by my cousin. He said he goes there as a treat - and it is indeed a treat. Was a bit hard to find - I had to trust Google Maps! But worth the effort. Although the site is very industrial,...

A friend and i, enjoyed lunch at the owl. It was a wet day, but the new location has a great view of the canal. Back to food, this was amazing and served in a really friendly and professional way.

We had a voucher gifted to us so used these as our deposit for the booking. Booked on line which was easy to do. We arrived early and sat outside for a drink before being seated. So glad we chose 6.30pm as we were still...

We ate from their Saturday lunch menu and the whole experience was superb. the chef is obviously very talented providing a wonderful taste sensation across the various dishes. the staff were equally attentive and contributed to a great Birthday celebration this is a real gem...

Lovely location next to canal in Leeds city centre. Very modern building , feels welcoming. The food is absolutely first class . I can honestly say it’s the best food I have eaten in years. It is fine dining, but very satisfied with the portion...

It took my wife and I a 20 minute search and trek to find this gastronomic gem lurking by the canal. This was our first ever visit to the restaurant's new location and it was well worth the effort. We thought £45 for the 3...

We were fans of the Owl when it was in the market, so were keen to try it in its canal-side new home. The food again was exceptional and the service faultless. Although the location is light and bright, I'm not a great fan of...

Enjoyed an incredible three course lunch with friends. The service was faultless, welcoming and friendly and the waiting staff had faultless knowledge of the menu and wine lists. Every course including snacks and petit fours was beautifully presented and each flavour carefully considered and perfectly...

As a foodie, I’d say 70% of my friends would not rate this restaurant. But as someone who takes their food very seriously, we’d have to put ourselves in that better half - 30% This is a Michelin star menu with a very low price...

Simple environment but the food is complex and tasty, really interesting ingredients and the flavours were excellent. The vegetarian options definitely felt just as luxurious as the meat and fish choices. Staff were very helpful. We’ve been to a few tasting menu restaurants and this...

We went this week for the £43 lunch.The menu is very limited ,four starters four main and four desserts.I have no problem with this but to then find half of the possible selections are subject to a supplement seems a little disingenuous to me coupled...

Wow, what an evening, from the moment we entered until the moment we left the building. Having initially had vouchers purchased for us for our Wedding last November, we finally managed to get into this restaurant in early April. We enjoyed that evening so much...

The new home isn’t a patch on the restaurant they had in the market and they seem to be running their own rate of inflation when it comes to prices but the standard of food is as high as ever and if you’re not part...

Three of us went for dinner. We went for the set menu and wine pairing and so glad we did. The food and wine were brilliant, and included items and pairings we hadn't tried before. All the food was beautifully presented. What really made the...

We have experienced dining at all 3 of The Owls locations. And can honestly say the food & staff are great. I have read a few 'poor' reviews & that does make you feel a little sad, as this is a lovely little gem of...

We found The Owl in early 2019 just before lockdown. We've been blown away by how amazing their food and drinks are. During the pandemic we did several Owl at Home boxes as well as dining at each venue they've had. Their new venue by...

I booked here for lunch as a special treat for my wife's 50th birthday, so our expectations were high. I am pleased to say that it did not disappoint. From the outset, we were met with friendly staff who were attentive to the right degree,...

We enjoyed our visit immensely. The food was superb, the ambience fabulous and the service amazing! We had the chefs table tasting menu - highly recommended. Amazing, all round service from our server Sophie, her female colleague and all the staff. Great wine pairing too....

Food was imaginative and tasty and the service was very good . I'm glad to have tried it. I think the rigidity of the set menu, supplements , pricing and rather soulless ( lunchtime ) atmosphere and decor will mean I probably won't return.

Fabulous place to have Sunday lunch for a special occasion. Lovely view of the canal with an outside sitting area for those warmer days. Each of the 4 courses complemented each other. Especially enjoyed the beef wellington. The waiting staff were very helpful giving a...

I can start by saying I never leave reviews for restaurants, however I felt I had to on this occasion. Me and my partner visited this restaurant as a treat for our anniversary, the staff were superb, very accommodating, relaxed and knew all the specifics...

Our first time at Mustard Wharf. I’m still attached to the quirkiness of the market setting but I get it was time to move. If you’d never been to the market I think the setting would seem great. The food was of the usual high...

My wife and I ate at the Owl with a couple of friends for the first time last week and absolutely loved it. We ate at lunch time and was really impressed with the value of money for what was great modern English food. Service...

For the first time we visited the Owl in their new location at Granary Wharf for their Game and Wine Night. As ever - the friendly, informal staff and easy-going atmosphere As ever - the wonderfully considered and prepared tasting menu As ever - the...

I've eaten here twice, the first time a few months ago in their temporary venue on Kirkgate. That visit was for lunch and it was an amazing experience. The food was devine, the service impeccable and the venue itself luxurious and opulent. They have since...

Went for the Sunday lunch at £44 each. The food and service was great and felt like a real treat. Had a drink outside before on the canal, beautiful setting.

Just wow. From walking in the door to leaving everything about this place is quality. Relaxed and unassuming atmosphere and not stuffy like some 5 star restaurants. Attentive staff. The highlight is obviously the food. We did the taster menu and I struggle to think...

Delightful, balanced and incredibly tasty food in a light and airy new location. 7 courses showcasing classic and modern flavours, great technical ability and appealing presentation. Each course paired with excellent wines. We loved it and will definitely be back. Well worth a visit. Highly...

Having visited Home several times, but not living locally, we were keen to dine at The Owl. While not as expensive or detailed in presentation and does not have the "theatre" as Home there was a similar quality of service and ingredients. Strong flavours and...

Went here for Sunday lunch and it was absolutely fantastic, the venue at lockside is lovely with a modern laid back vibe. The staff were uniformly brilliant, very friendly and knowledgeable. The food was stunning, I've been to a few of these 'fancy' menu places...

Booked a lunch at the temporary venue having previously been to Dinner a few times at the the 'Fish Row' location in Leeds market. Service is really warm and attentive. Set menu. Courses are fairly small but flavours are intense so you don't go hungry....

What a great restaurant. We sat at the pass and had a brilliant experience from start to finish. The food was amazing and the service was exceptional. We had the 5 course menu with wine pairing. Each course was spot on and had us talking...

We had an absolutely fabulous meal at The Owl. This was our first experience but went with friends, who are regulars from the Market, and even they commented how high the bar was now set. We chose the tasting menu and matching wines. The theatre...

Bread, Wine & Service Excellent But Quite Honestly Having Now Read The Reviews Probably Wouldn't Have Gone. The Food Was Mediocre- Barely Warm & Miniscule Portions Even For Fine Dining. Couldn't Justify The Supplements £5 Here & There Throughout The Set Menu. Little Atmosphere In...

I've visited twice in the last few months. The staff are lovely, the food is soooo delicious, and incredibly good value for the level of chef skills on display and quality of products. The bread with marmite butter. SO. GOOD. It all is to be...

Booked to visit The Owl with friends, unfortunately my wife and I were unable to attend as we received a call from my mother-in-law’s care home that she was nearing the end of life. Phoned The Owl to explain and to ask if we could...

Whatever the reason for moving from Owl’s previous location in the market to it’s temporary Home (no pun intended) I hope it’s a good one. Fine dining in the middle of a bustling market was its USP. Sadly now missing its buzz and atmosphere, the...

Afternoon 3 course menu - service was very attentive, cod starter. wagyu beef and catch of the day for mains, pumpkin pie and chocolate dessert. Lovely food

Absolutely cannot fault the service here, the staff are incredibly attentive and helpful, it’s just the food is incredibly dull. If you go for a tasting menu, you don’t generally expect every meal to taste exactly the same. There’s no balance in flavours, it’s a...

In one word - awful. Wedding anniversary lunch and wish we had stayed at home. Perhaps I should have trusted my gut instinct when they didn’t leave the wine we ordered on the table. I always feel that is a statement of intent from the...

Fantastic food and wine excellent service in a great setting. We had the bar and snacks experience which was lovely and informal chatting to the staff sat at that while eating amazing food. Highly recommend

Extremely upset and disappointed! We booked and paid the (very high!) £80 deposit for 2 people in good faith but couldn’t get there on the day due to heavy snow. Waited at the bus stop for an hour and tried our upmost to get there...