The best restaurants in Garforth and Swillington Leeds Yorkshire and The Humber

We’ve visited a couple of times after a friend close to Garforth recommended the place. It gets very busy at the weekend so I recommend coming midweek or getting here early! It’s a sweet little shop in an unsuspecting area, next to the leisure centre. There are a big range of treats on offer with savoury and sweet pastries, and lots of gorgeous cakes and tarts. At Easter there were lots of eggs on sale too. You can buy a lot of the good stuff from the counter: the first time we went I ordered a mini chocolate mousse cake and it was absolutely to die for. Melt in the mouth and the silkiest creamiest mousse. It was so good I ordered a birthday cake for my husband. This was the “origine” cake which is layers of dark and milk chocolate cake and mousse. We were blown away by this - it was rich and creamy and more like a dessert than a cake. It went down extremely well. I ordered a medium which was about 6-8 portions; it’s very rich so you don’t need big slices. I think this will be a new go-to for birthdays for us, we couldn’t get enough of it and the ordering process was simple and easy. It was such a wonderful treat to be able to order such a high quality cake here in Leeds and was worth the 25 minute drive from the other side of the ring road. Actually, for that cake I think I would happily walk over hot coals the whole way just to get another slice. Beautifully presented and made with f great care. They also run cookery school sessions if you get a group together, which is something we might try in the future. Can’t wait to come back.

Just a lovely little break mid shopping. One cappuccino, a caramel Frostino, a white chocolate and raspberry muffin and a salted caramel muffin! Perfect, not much I can add but we enjoyed it.

First time visiting here with friends that are regulars but we'll be back

Great little restaurant! The food is top notch, the wine choice is brilliant and every member of staff is so friendly and welcoming. The best lasagne I've had in Leeds! Georgia looked after us tonight and she's a diamond! Will definitely be back!

Amazing pizzas at reasonable prices. Nice setting - not a huge restaurant which provides a nice atmosphere.

Fantastic land lady it’s back to being a proper pub as i remember from the 80/90s

Gorgeous bar. Comfy sofas, music not loud. The lady (owner)? Was very welcoming to our large group. Great cocktails.

Went on a family walk nearby and called in for a drink on the back. First time most of us had been but it now definitely won't be the last. Very friendly atmosphere and spot on service. Nice people. Shame we couldn't stay longer... especially for the football on tv. Highly recommend

absolutely gorgeous meal first time trying them service was great and the food was amazing

Cracking little local independent restaurant, exceptionally tasty food and good service. Personally still unsure about no alcohol policy (not even BYO) but made a change...

nice food always have from here

Amazing. Truly awesome food and service. Teri our waitress looked after us impeccably. Certainly not our last visit

Lucy looked after our group and could.not have been more helpful. Food arrived on-time and glasses never left empty. Great hotel with amazing SPA,

Called in after work for some tea with my wife and we had 2 sizzling plates. They were outstanding. Very plentiful of meat and great flavour would highly recommend.

Qué ambiente encantador a la hora del almuerzo. La comida era preciosa, especialmente la mía nueva para menú de pollo de chile dulce 10/10 servicio de Mark y la comida por Dave era excepcional. Muy recomendable