Lavanta Meze Bar and Grill

4.8 (22)

£25 and under

Mediterranean

269 Otley Rd, West Yorkshire, England LS16 5LN

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Lavanta Meze Bar and Grill

4.8

£25 and under

Mediterranean

Leeds

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2 people

Nov 3, 2026

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem
Good for groups

At Lavanta we create fresh, authentic Mediterranean and European cuisine learned over a lifetime in family kitchens and restaurants from the south of Turkey to the north of England. From amazing mezes, flame-seared mixed grills and succulent steaks to seafood platters, gourmet burgers and woodsmoked pizzas, our dishes are prepared with the finest ingredients, and always with passion and pride.

It is hard to believe we are approaching our third anniversary since opening in October 2015, and it has been a wonderful journey, made possible by our fabulous customers, many of whom have become welcome regulars. We remain always overwhelmed by your kind messages and five star reviews which have made us one of the top restaurants in Leeds on Trip Advisor.

We look forward to many more wonderful Lavanta occasions with you, and if you have not already visited us, please come and say hello, tell us about your Lavanta experience and, hopefully, also your friends and families.

See you soon,

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Breakfast, Café
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 1:00 pm–7:30 pm
Phone number
0113 274 5525
Website
http://www.lavantarestaurant.co.uk/
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
269 Otley Rd, West Yorkshire, England LS16 5LN
Neighborhood
Leeds
Parking details
None

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Reviews

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4.8

(22)

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.4Ambience
4.8Value

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22 Reviews

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michael
Yorkshire4 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 23, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went with friends, who are from North London so know a bit about Turkish and Med food, and they - and us - were blown away with the quality of the meal. Beautifully cooked and presented. Very good wine list as well. The server couldn't have been more helpful. Loved it.
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Julie
Yorkshire1 review
5.0
Dined on June 13, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous place, lovely atmosphere, staff went above and beyond and were very attentive and aware of completing an excellent table and bar service
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EMMA
Yorkshire1 review
5.0
Dined on February 7, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Treated with respect as a solo female diner on a Saturday night. Visiting on a course and staying at a hotel near by with poor quality food offerings. Greeted warmly and shown to my table. Staff attentive and happy to offer information on choices. Food definitely felt authentic
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Danny
Yorkshire2 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My 4th visit to this establishment, we love it . The staff had to put up with one of our guest that was a little drunk but happy. The staff were very professional, the food was on point , I had the mixed grill this time and I wasn't disappointed. We'll back again
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Stephen
Yorkshire1 review
3.0
Dined on November 27, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
We are returning customers and would always rate his place highly but stars were lost because the restaurant was uncomfortably cold. So much so that my partner kept his coat on throughout the meal and despite having a jumper on my back, which was facing the door was very cold. When we told the server at the end of the meal that the food was delightful but the ambient temperature was poor something was mumbled about heating problems and pass it on. Not a great response. Let’s hope hat this is sorted because otherwise this is an excellent restaurant.
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MaAmK
Yorkshire6 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
It's the second time we've eaten at Lavanta - we're not local - and we came back because it's awesome!
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Kevin
Yorkshire1 review
3.0
Dined on September 27, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
We had to move tables out the way to get my wife's wheelchair to table and was really hard to get to disabled toilet. Food, service and atmosphere was great 👍 if it was busier we could have had to ask other customers to move there tables
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Paula
Yorkshire1 review
5.0
Dined on September 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service from staff as soon as we got there and throughout the evening. It was a 60th birthday celebration and we had our own cupcakes which the staff served for us and even sang happy birthday! Food was absolutely amazing and the portions were very substantial. Great night out and would go again and recommend to others to go too.
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Kay
Yorkshire6 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Having been before on a weekday when there was hardly any one in, we booked in advance, a table for two (older ladies) at 7:30 for Saturday evening. We were unable to add an additional guest later. The restaurant was indeed full. Once order was taken it was a little slow for food to arrive but it was well worth the wait. My friend is veggie so we chose five meze dishes which were delicious. Although we weren’t keen on their take on shakshuka, I guess that is down to personal taste and is not a complaint. The staff are all lovely and very friendly. Cost was shared between two - one had just lime & soda and paid £23, other had two G&Ts and paid £36 (I think) so not bad value. Good definitely go again.
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Méndez
Yorkshire1 review
5.0
Dined on August 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nice Place, réally good food & service. 5/5 Easy to parking.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Breakfast, Café
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 1:00 pm–7:30 pm
Phone number
0113 274 5525
Website
http://www.lavantarestaurant.co.uk/
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
269 Otley Rd, West Yorkshire, England LS16 5LN
Neighborhood
Leeds
Parking details
None

FAQs

Yes, Lavanta Meze Bar and Grill is well suited to a special evening, with guests reporting birthday and anniversary visits, a great wine list, and a live pianist that makes nights feel special.

Yes, Lavanta is welcoming to families: guests mention children enjoying the food, and the restaurant hosts family celebrations and Christmas gatherings.

Lavanta Meze Bar and Grill has a warm, inviting and stylish atmosphere, beautiful décor, attentive, welcoming staff, and a relaxed, cosy vibe that guests frequently praise (some even mention a live pianist).

Business casual is the guide at Lavanta Meze Bar and Grill, aim for neat, polished clothing that’s comfortable rather than formal.

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Lavanta Meze Bar and Grill

4.8

£25 and under

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Leeds

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2 people

Nov 3, 2026

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

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