La Taberna Leeds is a restaurant in Leeds City Centre, Leeds. Rated 4.8 stars from 804 Google reviews. Known for aubergine fritters and chorizo al vino and authentic spanish cooking. Best for groups of friends and work dinners. Price range: ££.
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La Taberna Leeds
| Rating | 4.8★ |
| Reviews | 804 |
| Best for | Groups of friends |
Quick Verdict
Small, decorated Spanish tapas kitchen on York Place where the aubergine fritters, chorizo and seafood draw regulars and those who know Spain.
Book if you want authentic Spanish tapas cooked fresh and served quickly in a small, decorated room.
About La Taberna Leeds
Rare to find tapas in Leeds that someone who grew up in Andalusia will call the best Spanish food they've had outside Spain — but that's what people are saying about La Taberna on York Place. Run by Andres and Vivi, it's an informal room, small and lively, with the kind of energy that comes from tables close together and a kitchen that keeps things moving. The aubergine fritters, chorizo al vino, sardines and prawns are the dishes that come up most, and the calamari and potato omelette have been drawing attention too. Staff know the menu well enough to walk you through it and steer you toward what's good that night. Order several plates and share them — that's how the kitchen is set up to work.
What Stands Out
Aubergine fritters and chorizo al vino
Aubergine fritters and chorizo al vino are the two most-mentioned dishes across reviews, with 21 and 11 mentions respectively in Google Review Topics.
Authentic Spanish cooking
A reviewer who grew up in Andalusia noted it can be a struggle to find genuinely authentic Spanish food, but found it here; another described the food as 'absolutely delicious and perfect for sharing.'
Fresh seafood
Sardines and prawns rank among the top-ordered dishes (10 mentions each), and calamari is described as 'tender' in recent reviews.
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Frequently Asked Questions about La Taberna Leeds
La Taberna Leeds on York Place is equally at home hosting groups of friends, work dinners and celebrations. The menu is built for sharing — plates of aubergine fritters, chorizo al vino, sardines and prawns arrive in portions sized to pass around a table.
La Taberna Leeds is known for aubergine fritters, chorizo al vino, sardines, prawns and lamb chops. Reviewers also single out the calamari, potato omelette and manchego cheese.
La Taberna Leeds cooks authentic Spanish tapas. A reviewer who grew up in Andalusia noted it can be hard to find genuinely authentic Spanish food, but found it here, and staff are knowledgeable about the menu.
La Taberna Leeds is a small, decorated room on York Place in the city centre. It is informal and warm, with quick service and attentive staff who offer recommendations.
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Hot Score: 56/100 · ranked October 2026
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