The second Leeds Restaurant Awards in association with Leeds Restaurant Association and DINE Catering takes place this year on 14th November 2006 at Leeds Town Hall.
350 restaurateurs and supporters will gather for a packed night of fine food and wine, great music and of course the all important awards. Leeds Town Hall is a striking setting for the 2nd restaurant awards and is the perfect venue at the heart of Leeds to celebrate Leeds’ fabulous and diverse restaurants.
Richard Shepherd of the famous Langans empire in London which includes; Langan’s Bistro, Langan’s Brasserie, Odins, Shepherds and Coq d’or, will be our guest of honour along with our favourite Leeds resident and huge advocate of eating out in Leeds; Sir Jimmy Saville.
UPDATE: A few seats are still available for this prestigious event. Tickets cost £45.00 for members of the Leeds Restaurant Association, tickets are also available for non-members. For ticket details please contact Amy Robey-Monks on Tel. 07811 206041 or Gemma on Tel. 0113 2441007
The award categories for this year will be as follows:
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Restaurant of the Year - Sponsored by DINE Catering
Shortlisted:
1 Harvey Nichols Fourth Floor, Briggate
2 La Grillade, Wellington Street
3 Loch Fyne, City Square
4 Aagrah, St Peters Square
5 Thai Edge, Calverley Street
6 Livebait, The Calls |
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People’s Restaurant of the Year- Sponsored by Leeds, Live It, Love It
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Best Restaurant Manager - Sponsored by Glenmorangie
Shortlisted:
1 Angelo Plazzi, Bibis
2 Rob Browes, Chino Latino
3 Sharon Swales, Harvey Nichols Fourth Floor
4 Abdul Jolil, Ruchee
5 Nick Julian, Loch Fyne
6 Kimberley Barrientos, Tampopo |
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Best Business lunch as voted for by Legal Leeds - Sponsored by Hennessy
Shortlisted:
1 Plush, York Place
2 Loch Fyne, City Square
3 Casa Mia Millennium, Great George Street
4 La Grillade, Wellington Street
5 Room, Boar Lane
6 Restaurant Bar & Grill, City Square
7 Malmaison, Sovereign Street
8 Bibis, Swinegate
9 Brasserie 44, The Calls
10 Brio, Great George Street |
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Outstanding Contribution - Sponsored by Brook North |
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Best Service - Sponsored by Grand Marnier
Shortlisted:
1 Hansas, North Street
2 Harvey Nichols Fourth Floor, Briggate
3 Loch Fyne, City Square
4 Room, Boar Lane
5 Thai Edge, Calverley Street
6 Trio, North Lane |
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Best Alfresco - Sponsored by City Centre Management
Shortlisted:
1 Woodlands, Gildersome
2 Casa Mia Millennium, Great George Street
3 Lime Tree, West Park
4 Room, Boar Lane
5 Restaurant Bar & Grill, City Square
6 Lounge Restaurant, Bar & Grill, Merrion Street |
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Best Local Produce - Sponsored by D&K Butchers
Shortlisted:
1 Harvey Nichols Fourth Floor, Briggate
2 Millrace, Kirkstall
3 Olive Tree, Rodley
4 Woodlands, Gildersome |
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Best Chef - Sponsored by Open table
Shortlisted:
1 Richard Allen, Harvey Nichols Fourth Floor
2 Jim Key, Bar 166
3 Mia, Darbar
4 Tom Van Zellen, Malmaison
5 Peter Taylor, Room
6 David Swade, Arts Cafe |
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Best Newcomer - Sponsored by Menu Service
Shortlisted:
1 Lime Tree, West Park
2 Loch Fyne, City Square
3 Mio Modo, Wellington St
4 Restaurant Bar & Grill, City Square
5 Wagamama, Park Row
6 Thai Jantra, Boston Spa |
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Best Drinks / Wine List - Sponsor Scialletti
Shortlisted:
1 Citrus, Headingley
2 Harvey Nichols Fourth Floor, Briggate
3 La Grillade, Wellington Street
4 Malmaison, Swinegate
5 Olivers Paris, Rodley
6 The Wardrobe, St Peters Square |
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Best Family Friendly Restaurant - Sponsored by Berkely Scott
Shortlisted:
1 Brio, Great George St
2 Hard Rock Cafe, Albion Street
3 Little Tokyo, Central Road
4 Salvo's, Headingley
5 Wagamama, Park Row
6 Chaophraya, Swinegate |
You can have your chance to vote for your favourite restaurant to decide the People’s Restaurant of the Year. Vote now using
our online voting form.
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