All restaurant openings, reviews, and dining picks in Leeds
Pop Mart officially opened on Briggate in January with queues stretching down Thornton’s Arcade. Offers endless blind boxes for collectors like Labubu and Crybaby series.
POP MART
Gift shop · 4.8 ★
The team behind Headrow House and Belgrave is taking over and reopening Woodside, a foodie-favourite, just one year after its original opening. Announcement made on March 6th, 2026.
Woodside Stores
Sandwich shop · 4.7 ★ · $
Burgerism, a Manchester cult favourite, opens on Meanwood Road with smashed patties, cheeseburgers, plant-based options, fries, and wings.
Burgerism Leeds Editions
Hamburger restaurant · 4.8 ★
Once Upon a Vine, adored in Horsforth and Wetherby, opens its third venue on Otley Road in Headingley with wine walls, local beers, fizz, and sharing boards.
Once Upon a Vine
Liquor store · 4.9 ★
Pollini's Pizza has expanded from Kirkgate Market to a second site on Lands Lane, offering huge New York-style pizza slices under £4, from classic margaritas to meat feasts. Popular since 2022, this new location spreads the big-slice love across Leeds city centre.
Pollini's Pizza Slice - Kirkgate Market
Restaurant · 4.7 ★
Pino brings a slice of Puglia to Pudsey with Italian coffee, homemade pizza slices, and gelato. Owner Fabio created this authentic Italian cafe inspired by his hometown, offering a true Italian experience in Leeds.
Pino
Grocery store · 5 ★
Leeds' newest late-night destination, Salon Madre, is a Mexican-inspired bar featuring a dedicated margarita menu, fabulous food, and an energetic atmosphere with pool tables. It opened last Friday on Wellington Street in Leeds city centre, drawing crowds for its tequila and taqueria offerings.
Salon Madre Leeds
Mexican restaurant · 4.6 ★