Bavette in Horsforth, Leeds, has been crowned the overall winner of 2024. The restaurant, opened by couple Sandy Jarvis and Clement Cousin, only opened in February of this year but has already been crowned Britain’s Best Local Restaurant, surpassing competition from across the country.
It is no surprise given the strength of the reviews it has received. Our food reviewer, Chris Bond, said: “There is no magic recipe to creating a great restaurant, but Bavette comes as close to a blueprint as I’ve seen in a long time.”
It seems judges agreed and the anonymous inspectors were impressed with the natural ease and warmth of hospitality at the busy French bistro, along with Jarvis’ menu of authentic French dishes. It was decided that it has raised the game in this corner of Leeds and beyond, presenting the ‘model of the perfect local restaurant’.
It wasn’t the only Yorkshire restaurants bagging a spot in this year’s Good Food Guide list.
9. The Orange Bird
Another Yorkshire restaurant to be named in the list is Sheffield’s The Orange Bird. Located in Hillsborough, the food is described as “modern South African/International” and has proved hugely popular. Pictured is Anne Horner amd Matthew Duggan-Jones from The Orange Bird, photographed by Chris Etchells. Photo: Chris Etchells
10. Origin Social
The Good Food Guide named Origin Social in Northallerton as one of its best local restaurants in the North East for 2024. Judges said: “One could easily walk past Origin Social thinking it was just another café/bar on an anonymous strip with views of passing traffic and a Kwik Fit garage – in fact it is rather exceptional.” Photo from the Origin Social Instagram account. Photo: Origin Social