This is the 4th time we've been here since moving back from Oz. No family with us this time, but we had a voucher from a friend so it was a cheaper night out.Bread and olives before starters. All good. Love the butter. I had a pig cheek, small portion but cooked perfectly, wifey had a rabbit terrine. Loved it. Mains came out in good time, not too long, not too quick. Enough time for talking and sipping wine and taking in the beautiful looking restaurant. Venison with celeriac mash, blackberries. She raved about it. I got beef cheek. Again I thought it was small but then a portion of mash came out of nowhere and saved it. Turns out I didn't see the mash in the menu. Very nice dish. Nothing new, but executed very well. We shared an old school chocolate fondant for dessert. Nigh on perfect.I do want to point out that 25 years ago I worked at Leodis as a chef and this owner, owned that. But I know Steve as much as I know anyone I haven't seen in 24 years. Also, one one of the occasions I came here, with my wife's parents, I had a terrible meal. Everyone else loved theirs, but mine totally missed the mark. It wasn't a hot meal as it should have been, and even though I knew the dishes from my time at Leodis, time had not been kind. But again, everyone else loved theirs so I put mine down to shameful nostalgia. So even though I've enjoyed myself 75 percent of the time here, I still highly recommend because no one else I know has had anything bad at all to say about Kendall's.
M
Brilliant homemade food and friendly service!Staff all seemed happy to go above and beyondPate, escargot and steak were all amazing, will definitely be returning!
Sarah Greenan
Kendell's is a Leeds institution, a place where you can enjoy traditional French cooking in atmospheric candle-lit surroundings. The service is always good without being stuffy or over-formal. On this visit the food was absolutely excellent: they really know how to cook fish. It's not cheap, but it is good value.
Jo j
Always beautiful, great place for food, wine and lovely surroundings.
Kayleigh
Beautiful restaurant, food, atmosphere and staff were all 1st class.
Roksana Pazdziora
The best dinning experience for me and my friends!! We came to celebrate my boyfriend's birthday and we absolutely loved everything about the place, atmosphere is so tranquil and food is to die for, we will definitely come back. Ps Staff is also great! very welcoming and friendly
Mark Wright
Just a lovely place. A little jewel in Leeds...
DavidLittleboy
From the moment you walk through the door you can tell this place is privately owned and operated and not a faceless corporate chain hiding being a brand name. The food was great and it has a lovely atmosphere but the staff are exceptional. In short as a customer I felt like I mattered to them and my enjoyment mattered and they were not just going through the motions. If there was a ten stars for service I would click it. The food was lovely and the ingredients high quality. We will definitely be back ?
Strictly “Nigel” Entertainment
Quite simply, you will not find better outstanding food,immaculate service and perfect
nathan fagan
I've visited Kendall's several times over the past few years and I've always left with good memories. Food is always brilliant, wine menu is extensive enough to get you through your meal and the prices aren't ludicrous.
great atmosphere beautiful food as always good service ….one of my favourites in leeds duck confit was tender and tasty …great wine choice
Yumi Sykes
Absolutely gorgeous. Best mussels I have ever had. The portion size is generous and we were absolutely full after everything! Highly recommend ?
Richard B
Our favourite Leeds restaurant. Classic French bistro dishes with romantic but informal candlelit atmosphere. Long may it last.
sudavie2017
A unique French candle lit restaurant with lots of ambiance. The staff were friendly & welcoming yet professional. All of our meals were delicious. I am coeliac & I was amazed that I could choose any dish from the menu which could then be made g/f. This to me says this restaurant cares about its diners.
chloe_senior90
The best meal I’ve had in a very long time. We shared the beef Wellington and it was incredible. Wonderful food and wonderful service
This is the 4th time we've been here since moving back from Oz. No family with us this time, but we had a voucher from a friend so it was a cheaper night out.Bread and olives before starters. All good. Love the butter. I had a pig cheek, small portion but cooked perfectly, wifey had a rabbit terrine. Loved it. Mains came out in good time, not too long, not too quick. Enough time for talking and sipping wine and taking in the beautiful looking restaurant. Venison with celeriac mash, blackberries. She raved about it. I got beef cheek. Again I thought it was small but then a portion of mash came out of nowhere and saved it. Turns out I didn't see the mash in the menu. Very nice dish. Nothing new, but executed very well. We shared an old school chocolate fondant for dessert. Nigh on perfect.I do want to point out that 25 years ago I worked at Leodis as a chef and this owner, owned that. But I know Steve as much as I know anyone I haven't seen in 24 years. Also, one one of the occasions I came here, with my wife's parents, I had a terrible meal. Everyone else loved theirs, but mine totally missed the mark. It wasn't a hot meal as it should have been, and even though I knew the dishes from my time at Leodis, time had not been kind. But again, everyone else loved theirs so I put mine down to shameful nostalgia. So even though I've enjoyed myself 75 percent of the time here, I still highly recommend because no one else I know has had anything bad at all to say about Kendall's.
Brilliant homemade food and friendly service!Staff all seemed happy to go above and beyondPate, escargot and steak were all amazing, will definitely be returning!
Kendell's is a Leeds institution, a place where you can enjoy traditional French cooking in atmospheric candle-lit surroundings. The service is always good without being stuffy or over-formal. On this visit the food was absolutely excellent: they really know how to cook fish. It's not cheap, but it is good value.
Always beautiful, great place for food, wine and lovely surroundings.
Beautiful restaurant, food, atmosphere and staff were all 1st class.
The best dinning experience for me and my friends!! We came to celebrate my boyfriend's birthday and we absolutely loved everything about the place, atmosphere is so tranquil and food is to die for, we will definitely come back. Ps Staff is also great! very welcoming and friendly
Just a lovely place. A little jewel in Leeds...
From the moment you walk through the door you can tell this place is privately owned and operated and not a faceless corporate chain hiding being a brand name. The food was great and it has a lovely atmosphere but the staff are exceptional. In short as a customer I felt like I mattered to them and my enjoyment mattered and they were not just going through the motions. If there was a ten stars for service I would click it. The food was lovely and the ingredients high quality. We will definitely be back ?
Quite simply, you will not find better outstanding food,immaculate service and perfect
I've visited Kendall's several times over the past few years and I've always left with good memories. Food is always brilliant, wine menu is extensive enough to get you through your meal and the prices aren't ludicrous.
Restaurantji Recommends
great atmosphere beautiful food as always good service ….one of my favourites in leeds duck confit was tender and tasty …great wine choice
Absolutely gorgeous. Best mussels I have ever had. The portion size is generous and we were absolutely full after everything! Highly recommend ?
Our favourite Leeds restaurant. Classic French bistro dishes with romantic but informal candlelit atmosphere. Long may it last.
A unique French candle lit restaurant with lots of ambiance. The staff were friendly & welcoming yet professional. All of our meals were delicious. I am coeliac & I was amazed that I could choose any dish from the menu which could then be made g/f. This to me says this restaurant cares about its diners.
The best meal I’ve had in a very long time. We shared the beef Wellington and it was incredible. Wonderful food and wonderful service