The Swine That Dines in Leeds

Went for their Bluegrass night and had fantastic food that was really different to anything I’ve had before. Great with allergies and loved how personal the service felt without being bothered throughout the night. Very reasonably priced for such high quality food

My favourite restaurant in Leeds! The Swine That Dines is the type of restaurant that you always hope to find. Fantastic produce, friendly service and a changing menu that delivers every time you visit. The team behind this restaurant obviously deeply care about what they do and it shows. Book without hesitation!

Went for Bluegrass Night and thoroughly enjoyed it. Decent portions, beautiful flavours and excellent service from Jo. We also enjoyed some non-alcoholic cocktails to complement our meal! We always enjoy the vibe here as its very relaxed. A must-visit place in Leeds.

What can we say? We just love this place. Went for Bluegrass Night and it was so chilled and enjoyable. Food was incredible as always, paired with some non-alcoholic cocktails with ease. Jo’s service was impeccable and she’d even remembered our mushroom allergy from last time! Absolutely love it. Everyone in Leeds must try it.

The best restaurant I’ve eaten at in Leeds. Nice twist on classic French cooking. Hostess knew everything, Service impeccable. Food immaculate. Reasonably priced as well. Thank you very much

The Swine do absolutely everything perfectly. Small seasonal menu: all killer no filler. Nose to tail ethos. Lovely drinks. Service through the roof. Its priced reaally well for what it is and that’s even more shocking for the fact that its such a small independent operation. Big up Jo and Stu!

A nice cosy venue with good service and great food.

Saw the Friday sandwich with dipping gravy on Instagram and thought got to try that 😋👍 ! Not familiar with Leeds but managed to find the Swine easily enough and thank goodness I did ! It might seem that a beef bun and dessert couldn’t satisfy but the quality and flavour cried out to my hungry belly and it was sure happy after ! A local beer to wash it down from a short but well sourced list was great and whatever the weather was doing it was sunny in my heart ! I am the worlds worst with names and can’t remember the charming front of house lady’s but it was so much fun, the current dining room is small but delightful, they are moving to a bigger place very soon so watch out for it ! Wonderful imaginative food of the highest quality while maintaining that intimate feel of a well loved local favourite ! Love the place and can’t wait to go back - get yourself there and your tastebuds and stomach will love you ! Mike Dxx

What an amazing Saturday set lunch we had! Beautifully creative food with a great vegetarian option. Good selection of drinks and lo alc options. We will return!

The best restaurant in Leeds! Always saved as a little treat for us before holiday and every time Jo and Stu serve us up something we're still talking about days afterwards. Definitely go if you can.

Our friends have raved about this place for a while so we decided to give it a go! From the moment we walked through the door and were so warmly greeted I knew we’d love it. The menu is small (always a good sign) with one vegetarian option and a choice of fish and meat, we all loved our choices. And we had to have dessert, the bay and Cardamon Pannacotta was amazing. Thank you for a lovely evening

This was my first visit to the 'Swine' but I don't intend it to be the last - although it may then be in different premises - on a future visit to Leeds. One of the best things about frequent eating out is that you can still come across a small family-run restaurant like this although, to be honest, I didn't find it - my son already knew about it. A, thankfully, short but innovative, menu had much to tempt my taste buds. Starting with Scrapple (definitely new to me!) followed by a Ragu and ending with one of the best in-house ice creams I have ever had this lunch was a hit from start to finish. We were welcomed with a warm smile by Jo. Service was excellent, and how food of such quality was prepared in what appeared to be a fairly small working area is a sign of a well run kitchen. Jo and Stu are on to a winner here and I wish them every success in their new venture.

For me this is as near a perfect restaurant experience as possible. The food is unbelievably good and the service - almost better. 5*

ALWAYS the best in every way, food service and atmosphere. Customers are greeted like first time or returning friends.

This was our first meal at The Swine That Dines, and it was exceptional. We had a lovely warm welcome from Jo, and the service was great throughout the meal. The menu had something for everyone. Each course was well thought out using seasonal ingredients, a good mix of tastes and textures with perfect seasoning on each dish. Stu is definitely a magician in the kitchen pulling all these wonderful flavours together. There was a good choice of local beers including non alcoholic options. We can't wait to eat at The Swine again. Highly recommend.

Such a great restaurant with the most delicious menu. An intimate space but welcoming and away from the busy streets of Leeds on a Friday evening. The food was superb!

Lovely service, excellent food, clean and bright, what’s not to like? Different menu small menu, different every time, and that’s good!!

A lovely little place just on the edge of Leeds city centre. Friendly, personal service with a rotating menu to ensure use of seasonal produce. We will be back!

Excellent! Lovely food, nice environment, clean and bright, good portions, will definitely be back

Absolutely fantastic food and wonderful folk at the helm.

An early summer visit to The Swine The great news is that the kitchen led by Stu is on still on great form, all the dishes were top quality My starter of asparagus / duck egg / tomato may sound mundane, but I can assure you it was exceptional. The other starter of mackerel pate / frise / beets / croutons was also impressive Both dishes sound simple but the thought process / attention to detail / execution were absolutely spot on The excellence continued throughout the meal with a great dish of bream (x2) and a dessert of burnt basque cheesecake (x2) Thanks once again to both Jo and Stu is really is a privilege to eat such great food

Great on every level. The food is outstanding, the service makes you feel like a friend and the restaurant is cosy and intimate. The menu is short but with a good choice for vegetarian or pescatarian. Nice local beers in the fridge. The standard of the food and experience is just amazing

Had a great evening. Small menu but good choice and all expertly prepared. Interesting wine list, reasonably priced. Friendly team with good knowledge of the offering.

First visit to TSTD and it won’t be our last. This unassuming little restaurant is a rare true gem. You are made to feel so welcome on arrival and throughout your visit. Excellent advice and description of the menu by the wonderful host. The food delivered is sublime, simple, seasonal and superbly executed. Ps compliments to the chef.

Unbelievably delicious food in a warm, friendly and intimate setting. Like dining with friends who *really* know how to cook and host. Front of house was attentive and delightfully discrete. Wines from Latitude excellent and incredibly reasonably priced. Couldn’t quite believe how little the bill seemed considering the fact that we’d eaten pretty much every course, accompaniment, and nibble on the menu. We will book again soon!

We have had this restaurant on our ‘must do’ list for a while, my only regret is that we didn’t get there sooner. Everything about this small eatery was perfect. It offers a short seasonal menu but we were spoilt for choice nonetheless, every course really was superb but special shoutouts for my wife’s asparagus with cows curd and tomatoes, my schnitzel was as good as the best I’ve had in Austria and the basque cheesecake was amazing. Jo was a great hostess, can’t wait to return

Early table pre-theatre and I hoped we would have nearly as good of an experience as last time. It transpired to be as good or possibly better than last time. The friendliest of welcomes, and the most cheery and charming wait staff. Short menu, but with super choices saw me choose mackerel to start and a lamb ragout main, which with a glass of Chianti made me wander to Italy. My wife had the best, super fresh asparagus followed by a fabulous chickpea and roast pumpkin main (not that I got a taste to prove it!). We did have a little dessert share though, and both were great. Great cooking, clever recipes, lovely atmosphere and super value for money means that I have to heartily recommend that you visit. You will leave with a smile. I don’t really do pictures of food, but if I did you would be impressed, lol.

Absolutely delicious food and great value. The Saturday lunch menu is £18 2 courses, £22.50 for 3. The menu changes frequently. We don’t normally eat desserts, but the food was so good, we had to try the rhubarb sorbet. Definitely the best meal we’ve had in Leeds. Highly recommend

We visited for the first time last week. The food was exceptional. Wonderful service and a relaxed atmosphere. We will be back!

On a Friday lunchtime the Swine that Dines does a special hot bun sandwich This week was hot Nashville fried chicken with slaw and pickles. Absolutely delicious!

We wanted to take a friend out for a belated birthday meal. We had heard good things about The STD but had never eaten there ourselves. Two of us are pescatarians but despite the small menu there was plenty for us to choose from. Suffice it to say the meal was excellent, from the pickles at the start to the coffee at the end. We had 3 courses in between, of which every dish was fresh, hot where necessary, and delicious. The bottle of rosé was also good and not overpriced. Good quality ingredients, well cooked food, and friendly service made for a very enjoyable evening. Thank you.

Lovely evening with friends. A mercifully brief menu was high quality throughout, every dish was excellent. Great service and ambience.

Booked a meal for 6pm as off to the theatre and had a choice of tables available to us. We chose the window table and a bottle of tap water promptly arrived. The small but sufficient menu was carefully explained and we chose the freshly baked bread & butter with a fabulously tasty cucumber & chicory salad to start. My wife had the chicken leg with pumpkin and I went for the game meatballs with wet polenta. I’m normally not a fan of polenta but this with the tomato salsa sauce was great. My wife finished with a brown sugar baked custard tart with she said was perfect. Coffees to finish and off to the theatre with time for another wine. This is a fabulous 20 cover independent restaurant that deserves to succeed. We will certainly return.

Saturday evening table for two . Nice independent little restaurant . After a couple of drinks we had bread and home made pickles. The pickles were extremely tasty . The place has a nice feeling about it and done out quite well . I had the belly pork which was done just right with a side of potatoes . My wife had the chicken schnitzel which she thoroughly enjoyed . I recommend a visit to The Swine That Dines . Support local restaurants

Lunch visit yesterday was a feast for the eyes, the visit did not disappoint. Don’t be put off by the location or the size of the restaurant, the food is the star event. We were a group of three and all chose different dishes. Non of us were disappointed with our choices. We normally had two courses, but the food was so good we felt we had to try the desserts, we were not disappointed. One of our group is gluten free and the waitress went out of her way to identify the gluten free dishes and add a dish from the evening menu, which was requested. Overall, the food is five star, the service five star we will be back.

Great food, really nice place slightly off the beaten track

This place isn’t bad, it’s not even good, it’s bloomin’ brilliant. We booked an early dinner as we were going to the theatre afterwards. Shown to our table and the menu was explained to us - a relatively short list of four starters and the same number of mains. IMO, that’s great; do a few things well rather that loads poorly is my maxim and it is clearly theirs as well. We had a couple of g’n’t’s whilst we chose - fish soup for me and venison terrine for her ladyship followed by duck suet pudding for her and belly pork for me. As we weren’t in a particular rush, we asked for a leisurely service, which we received.. The food was exceptional - and that’s not hyperbole - great portion size, tasty, well seasoned, hot. Limited but well chosen wine list - we had the Tempranillo, which was nice. We were served by both the lady who I understand is co-owner and Keisha, who is absolutely lovely. If I’m being really picky, the toilet isn’t fantastic. But it’s an old building and they are clearly limited on space and what they can do in an old cellar space. But don’t let that put you off. Visit this place, because the food is great, the people are lovely and the ambience is superb!!

Firstly thank you for a lovely meal and evening. It's been ages of us thinking of going to The Swine That Dines. Why did we wait?!? I advise people to go, enjoy the wonderful food and wine, the friendly and welcoming service, the great cocktails... But above all, those desserts. Places like this should be treasured. Few plates, brilliantly done.

Had a lovely meal with excellent service. My main was pork belly and pumpkin that was super tasty and the deserts are beautiful and home made. Decent veggie options too which almost got ordered. It's a quaint affair with about 20 covers and the kitchen in the same room, and I assume a husband and wife cooking and serving, so a lovely personable situation. Only marked atmosphere down as it was very quiet, so more people just need to go to improve that!

A tastbud sensation! The restaurant is unpretentious, the house team are friendly, smiley and knowledgeable, as for the chef.....really really knows how to cook. A fantastic foodie experience. Well done to The Swine that Dines! 👏👏👏

Absolute taste bud busting food. Lovely service in a cosy setting. A must if visiting Leeds. Best chicken I've ever tasted. Incredible flavour

Fabulous value Saturday lunch for quality cooking. Two courses for £18 for this standard of cooking is something else. The ox cheek suet pudding was so good, it has to get a special mention.

February sees our first visit of the year to the ever excellent Swine That Dines for a belated Valentine’s Day Celebration The food is as ever excellent and the greeting from Jo is warm, kind and friendly From start to end, everything about The Swine makes us smile The food the quiet confident ambience…it’s all perfect My star dish of the night was the pork rillete, with Mediterranean beans, salsa verde and the genius of fresh capers to cut against the richness of the pork My partner loved the baked basque cheesecake, she declared it a delight and was very reluctant to share!! Thanks Jo, Stu and staff for another fab evening

One of the best meals I had in Leeds hands down. The food is so good you have to stay mindful during each mouthful. The service was also excellent, we felt very cared for. Run, don't walk!

This place is very small, quite quirky, amazingly friendly, super value, and fabulous fresh ingredients cooked really well. My wife and I went for a pre theatre meal, as we liked the look of the menu . Lovely welcome, great conversation, really interesting intelligent menu. Perfect for a vegetarian and an omnivore. Every course was great, I won’t bore you with too much detail, but the home made ice cream was unbelievably good, blood orange and ricotta salad deliciously unique and how did that work? Tremendous service and value for money. We will make a special trip to Leeds again, without theatre just to eat here. Thanks for your wonderful hospitality.

Consistently great food, made and served with love. We had the set lunch menu which was incredibly good value. We will return again and again!

Top scran in central Leeds. Really well rounded menu and reasonable for the quality.

A welcome change to find such a genuine and homely restaurant in the a city centre. Amazing food combinations… if you love ‘good’ food you will love this place. Understated excellence. We will return.

This restaurant is an absolute gem of a place. Superb service, lovely ambiance and delicious, wonderful food. Such good value too for food that is as exciting and innovative as any Michelin restaurant. Can’t wait to go back.

Really loved it here. Felt like I was eating at someone's house with the service being so homely and the lady who served us was super warm and inviting. Wish all restaurants had that warmth! The food did not disappoint and was definitely homely fine dining. Smaller portions but the quality was outstanding - could have eaten it ten times over. The server made it her goal to ensure as a lactose intolerant customer I had the same experience as my partner, so thank you for that! Will be back as often as we can!

Lovely menu. Charming staff. A Leeds gem.

A place for people who like to eat. In this day and age we are bombared with fancy plates and gimmicks to give the impression of fine dining. This is not this place. The swine that dines is a place for people who love food. Uncomplicated dishes that shine in your taste buds. The freshness of ingredients, the balance in the flavors, the sheer LOVE in the food is palpable. All this combined with the amazing service and cozy place make for an unforgettable dining experience. Best place in Leeds hands down.

I had a STD (oh dear acronym) a while ago and I have to say it was an excellent experience. I invited one of my friends to enjoy it too as it’s one of the best places in Leeds and has been consistently good for ages. The food is simple but complex and thoughtfully prepared. No excess fuss, bells or whistles, which is always a sign of confidence in the food - nowhere for anybody to hide. It was brilliant. We pretty much ordered all of the desserts to share, and it was lovely to see a small restaurant ran so with so much personal care from Jo + Stu. It was nice to chat with Jo and I look forward to returning next time I’m in Leeds.

Superb. Excellent and original food, a lovely cosy atmosphere like a supper club, and an owner who personally talks through the menu with all diners and seems to genuinely care that you enjoy your meal.

Disappointing. The menu was very small and when we arrived at 20.30 on Saturday some of the dishes were not available so not much choice left. One of us was coeliac and only a few dishes were available for them so even less choice. We asked for two small beers. Were told that they only had two left and then no more. And the beers served to us were not small but 500ml. We would have only asked for one and shared had we been properly advised. Then ordered wine from the wine list but our choice was not available and again we were not advised but brought a substitute that was not the same. The dining area is very small and our table meant that one of us was looking at a wall and bookshelf so not the best atmospheric experience either. Getting to the very small toilet is a challenge and not a good experience when you arrive. Therefore we will not be returning. There are many better restaurants in Leeds.

This is the second time I have been here after 6 years and it didn’t disappoint. Excellent, friendly and knowledgeable service. It really felt like the lovely staff were looking after you. Brilliant menu with an interesting choice of dishes, you will probably come here and have something you have never had before and love it! Delicious food and great restaurant setting. I’ll definitely be coming back when I am in Leeds again. A really special place.

Lovely place! The food was fantastic and eclectic. 10/10 would (and will) go again!

This place is a gem. Dining in is a beautiful experience with incredible food, a great drink selection, and the cosy, relaxing atmosphere. Here Comes the Bun takeaway is heavenly every time. All made what it is by the wonderful and kind team. Thank you 🧡

This is the second time we have been to the Swine That Dines and it has been excellent both times. The food is imaginative, the portions are decent, and it is very well priced for the quality. I highly recommend trying some of the puddings as we've found they are particularly good.

Amazing food. Make a booking, and go.

So happy to have discovered this lovely, little restaurant. A little walk to the outskirts of town, just past Brewdog, takes you to this absolute gem of a restaurant. Friendly, welcoming service. Small menu, but each dish we tried was perfectly done. First time trying ox tongue for me and would highly recommend.

So happy to have discovered this lovely, little restaurant. A little walk to the outskirts of town, just past Brewdog, takes you to this absolute gem of a restaurant. Friendly, welcoming service. Small menu, but each dish we tried was perfectly done. First time trying ox tongue for me and would highly recommend.

Third time we've been and our favourite place in Leeds. Really wholesome approach to a restaurant experience, warm and welcoming and feels like you're being treated in someone's home

We had the most amazing 3 course meal. The homemade crumpet and brie with honey was exceptional. Thanks so much we will be back.

This is a lovely dining experience. The food is amazing and include combination you wouldn’t expect but that taste incredible! The staff are so welcoming and friendly and it’s just an overall lovely experience! I would go every week if I could!

A rainy day in August and we make a welcome return to The Swine For full disclosure purposes I will state that this is our favourite restaurant Why is it our favourite? Quite simple the food / service / ambience / welcome are all brilliant As ever the food was spot on Stu and Jo have been on their travels and introduced panille to the menu; this is a chickpea flour made into fritters (finger style) topped with anchovies with aioli - Southern Europe meets Scandavia! A great combo! My dish of the night was the black bream, but all the dishes were excellent were exceptional Stu really does know how to cook Thanks once again for a great evening lifting the gloom from an overcast damp day and putting a huge smile on our faces!!

Probably the best meal I’ve had in Leeds since moving here 2 years ago. Delicious food, lovely host, can’t wait to come back.

Our new favourite spot! Everything about this place is lovely - the menu so well considered, the atmosphere relaxed and the service attentive and welcoming. If it's still on the menu - make sure to try the ox tongue. We enjoyed it so much we've booked again for when my parents come to visit next weekend :)

A gem of a restaurant in central Leeds. Everyone must try. Every dish is perfectly made and so delicious with really interesting combinations.

Cannot praise this little local gem enough. Offering some of the most interesting food in Leeds, and with such friendly and personable service from Jo as well, who always makes time to make you feel like your table is the only one in the place. The ultimate compliment was when we took French friends to the Swine, and they raved about the ox tongue in particular! Most recently, had an excellent black bream fillet and a lovely home-made cordial too, highly recommend this place.

This is a wonderful restaurant! Everything was perfect.

Always amazing food and lovely service! The Ox tongue is a must have but we also look forward for the new items on the menu each time. Definitely the best restaurant in Leeds!!

Wow! This was an outstanding, superb dinning experience in every level. We were impressed by the authenticity and quality of the food. All the dishes were unique and incredible, not one single disappointment. So many layers of flavour and texture. Very pleased to see such a creative selection of non-alcoholic drinks. The cosy atmosphere and service were the icing on the cake. Perfect. This restaurant is far, far superior to others within the same price range in Leeds. We'll certainly come back!

We have been wanting to visit this restaurant recommended by friends for ages. It didn’t disappoint when we visited for our wedding anniversary recently. Such a lovely atmosphere from the moment you walk in. Service is the best we’ve received, so friendly, relaxed and allows you plenty of time to enjoy the amazing food. Both our meals were faultless, amazing flavours and combinations that were simple but inventive. All the ingredients felt fresh and so well put together. Such a great price for what is try gem in Leeds, we’ve eaten in a fair few Michelin star and recommended restaurants, and we’d choose to return here to many of them. These guys are doing such a great job, don’t miss out on an unbeatable dining experience!

My girlfriend and I visited the swine on a thursday evening to celebrate our graduation after wanting to visit for some time. We were not disappointed and had such a lovely evening. Jo greeted us, swiftly making us feel very welcome. She very very knowledgeable with the menu and spent time talking us through each dish. Being a small place with only a few covers means that the service is attentive and you’re made to feel at home. We both ordered a starter and main, sharing both courses. The food was fantastic, some great creative pairings and tastes throughout. Didn’t get a chance to try the tempting desserts as we were full but gives us the perfect excuse to go back. Definitely one of the best places in Leeds, please do go if you haven’t yet.

Had the best dinner ever here last night. Went on a summer offer they advertised on insta. All 3 courses were delicious and the service so personal. Would definatley come again. The rest of my friends had pork and I had the fish both of which we agreed were top notch.

OMG!!!! This place is so good if I had the money I would donate £1000 and eat there every day! It tastes like food from another planet and feels like dining in a 5 star rich hotel!!!! PLEASE GO THERE!!!! Don’t make me disappointed in you! Anyway, I WAS FLABBERGASTED!!!!

Very good food, friendly personable service, very chilled atmosphere. Loved it.

This place is Amazing. Great food. Fabulous people. Can't knock it. Would rate 6* but google only allows 5. Worth a special trip. Highly recommend anything they have on the menu!

Finally an opportunity to dine in here since it was in my bookmark a years back! The entire dining ambiance was very fun and relaxing! A great place for group gathering Food is generally nice and well

Went for dinner, with three courses for £29.50. The menu was short, and seasonally focused. I particularly enjoyed the ox tongue for main, which was tender, and served in a beautiful rich sauce. Service was super friendly and laid-back. Can highly recommend!

Lovely place, said many times before ox tongue sensational, (as is all the food)

This place is an absolute gem. Excellent service, delicious food and very reasonably priced

Excellent standard of food with a brief yet confidently simple menu. Intimate atmosphere; akin to visiting a friend or neighbour, rather than a bustling restaurant. Would definitely visit again should the opportunity arise.

I absolutly adore this place. I'm convinced Stu is performing some kind of magic behind the scenes and Jo's service and desserts are so warming and so devine. It's always such a joy to dine here. Everything is clearly made with so much love and thought and care, you really can't ask for any more than that!

Have said it before and will say it again, the best food and dining experience in Leeds. A welcoming and relaxed vibe, wonderful service from Jo and the team and the food speaks for itself -thanks Stu and for the puds Jo. Our go to.

Great food great service great time we will be returning

I relied on the reviews of other customers but was really disappointed with everything at this restaurant. Having a table where I was facing the wall didn’t help to start with but beyond that, the food was expensive for what it was despite the use of foreign words on the menu to make it sound more enticing. They could do with hiring more staff in the kitchen and focus more on customer satisfaction than keeping costs down as wait times were long and the space cramped. To add insult to injury, they had asked for a £15 non-refundable deposit per person and delivered a handwritten receipt at the end of the meal (I guess again to save on costs). And last tip, the name of the restaurant is terrible and when they collect the deposit the business name appears as “The Greedy Pig”, I guess that sums it up.

A small gem. Passionate about food and amazingly friendly and warm staff. Keep an eye out for their themed nights!

Love Jo and Stu. First time for an evening meal tonight and it didn't disappoint. Great non alc selection too. Delicious as always!

Really flavorful I must admit. Although Drinks menu can improve. Definitely worth trying!

Exceptional food, and friendly knowledgeable service. Loved this place and will be back!

This place is THE stand out in Leeds. You simply must go.

Love love love. Some of the finest food and drinks I have ever had. You must go!

Amazing food and lovley staff. Very warm welcoming atmosphere.

I'm here as I write this. I'm just so blown away I just had to write about it while the flavours are still pouring around my mouth and Van Morrison is singing in my ear. The Swine That Dines has just sky rocketed into the number one slot for restaurants in Leeds as far as I'm concerned. Jo and Stu are quite simply in a league of their own. They do what they want, as it pleases, and oh my gosh it pleases. I'm into some of the fancy upmarket restaurants further towards the center... But the cold hard truth is, the pale in comparison to the homely vyb, good times and exceptional food found in this humble 5 table eatery on the border of the city centre It's personal, it's beautiful, and it's oh so tastey. Chat to Jo about the food, she'll tell you all about it. Perfect front of house service. I had the ox tongue (the menu changed regularly) and it was without doubt the best dish I've had in Leeds. The wine list is amazing too! Just get yourself booked in.

We loved it. Had a meal four of us on Saturday and the Coley fish I had was the best I've had in ages!!

Awesome dinner at the Swine That Dines. Welcoming atmosphere, exceptional food and service to boot. Highly recommended!

Amazing food. Always amazing. The atmosphere is lovely and great for any occasion the food is fine dining without feeling inaccessible. You can dress up or go pretty casual and not look out of place.

Well worth a visit or two or three or more.