Leeds' best Christmas set menus: 11 festive deals to celebrate the season

On the hunt for some of the best Christmas menus in Leeds? Your festive celebrations are in safe hands with this ultimate round-up to the city’s best lunch and dinner deals. Discover classic three-course dinners, exploratory sharing feasts, multi-course French menus, and if you’re lucky, complimentary drinks thrown into the bargain.

The festive season brings many merry traditions, from carol singing to ice skating, parties, and pantomimes, but if there’s one ritual we return to year after year, it’s the spirit of festive feasting. Food plays such an important role at Christmas time, whether it’s the comforting aroma of mulled wine and mince pies or the nostalgic thrill of biting into a piece of advent calendar chocolate each morning.

Of course, there’s the main event: Christmas Day itself. Christmas dinner has become such a highly anticipated affair that restaurants across the country now serve festive menus long before the 25 December, so you can cram in as many roast dinners as possible before the season ends.

Leeds is no exception. This year, some of the city’s best restaurants are hopping on the bandwagon with excellent festive set menus, from great-value three-course offerings to indulgent sharing feasts. You’ll find everything from a South Indian rooftop restaurant with stellar views of the city, to the nation’s favourite Argentinian steakhouse in this list. And for those who feel that Christmas wouldn't be complete without turkey and Christmas pudding, there are plenty of options for hardcore traditionalists in here, too.

Whatever your plans, we’ve got a menu to suit. Have a scroll to discover the best festive set menus in Leeds, ranging from affordable options for a cosy family gathering to high-end, multi-course celebrations for a larger group. 

Gaucho Leeds

What: You can’t go wrong with a festive celebration at Gaucho, where sleek interiors combine with crowd-pleasing menus at an affordable price point. Start your Argentinian-inspired feast with the likes of cheesy truffle empanadas or cured smoked salmon with sourdough, followed by rump and chips with truffle butter. For dessert, you won’t find a Christmas pudding in sight! Instead, indulge in Gaucho's famous dulce de leche cheesecake or sticky toffee pudding for a decadent finish. 
How much: Three courses for £45 per person
Where: 21-22 Park Row, LS1 5JF
Book now: Gaucho Leeds

Kerala Canteen

What: Leeds certainly does a decent trade in fantastic Indian restaurants, and Kerala Canteen is another to add to the list. This buzzy South Indian spot in the city centre pays homage to the cuisine of Kerala – you might have guessed – in a welcoming setting that works just as well for an office party as a family get together or a meal with friends. For less than £35 a head, you’ll be greeted with a welcome glass of Prosecco, followed by a starter, curry bowl, sides and dessert. There’s plenty to choose from, but highlights include Trivandrum fried chicken to start, slow-cooked beef and bone marrow curry for main, and cardamom brownies for dessert.
How much: Sharing menu from £34.50 per person
Where: 5 St. Peter's Street, LS9 8AQ
Book now: Kerala Canteen

The Cut & Craft

What: Housed inside a historic building in the iconic Victoria Quarter, The Cut & Craft is a grand venue known for its impressive interiors and high-quality food. As soon as we saw its Christmas menu for 2025, we knew it had to make the list. This generous offering comes complete with Christmas crackers and a complimentary glass of Prosecco, before kicking off with fresh bread with herb and chilli butter for the table. And that’s before you’ve got to the menu proper! Starters include an elegant array of options, from seared king scallops with black caviar, celeriac and spinach purée, to pork belly with black pudding, crackling, chorizo and smoked cannellini bean purée. For main course, think turkey roulade with chestnut gravy, or beef Wellington with a rich mushroom duxelles, Serrano ham and a red wine jus. Dessert ends on a high – we're talking a chocolate Biscoff shell with a Biscoff cream cheese filling, berries and pomegranate sorbet.
How much: Three courses for £58 per person
Where: 23 King Edward Street, LS1 6AX
Book now: The Cut & Craft

Cinnamon Kitchen Leeds

What: Vivek Singh's acclaimed Cinnamon Kitchen (also in London's Battersea and City) has launched a wealth of festive group dining menus, bringing together vibrant Indian flavours with the best of Yorkshire’s seasonal produce. From refined three-course menus to fun sharing feasts, there's a style to suit every Christmas gathering. For a flavour of what to expect, dishes from the set three-courser include masala grilled salmon with pea chutney, lamb keema saag with yoghurt sauce, and garam masala creme brulee to finish.
How much: Three courses for £42 per person, Sharing menu for £37.50 per person
Where: City Square, LS1 1PJ
Book now: Cinnamon Kitchen Leeds

Tharavudu

What: One of Leeds’ most highly rated Keralan restaurants, Tharavudu has earned reams of praise for its warm hospitality and genuinely delicious, soul-warming food. Where better to head with a group for Christmas? Festive menus are available as two or four courses, for lunch and dinner, and start at a very reasonable £35 a head. Kick off with chilli paneer and Meen Chuttathu (grilled fish) followed by the likes of pothu beef curry, mutter paneer or Tharavudu’s signature seafood curry, served with masala potatoes, lemon rice and paratha.
How much: From two courses for £35 per person
Where: 7-8 Mill Hill, Leeds, LS1 5DQ
Book now: Tharavudu

Uyare by Tharavudu

What: Brought to you by the same team behind much-loved Tharavaudu (also in this list), Uyare is a refined rooftop restaurant specialising in South Indian cuisine, with panoramic views of Leeds city centre. Needless to say, this is one of the hottest places to spend your festive celebrations this year. Choose from two carefully curated Christmas menus - either two or four courses - beginning with a tasty sharing platter laden with masala cauliflower, kathari chicken and fried fish, followed by your choice of main course. Everything comes served with a plethora of sides, including masala potatoes, carrot coconut rice and Kerala paratha, with a potential sweet course in the form of mango kulfi or coconut pudding.
How much: From two courses for £40 per person
Where: 3rd Floor, Victoria Gate, George Street, LS2 7AU
Book now: Uyare by Tharavudu

Chez Mal Brasserie & Bar at Malmaison Leeds

What: Hotels always know how to pull out the stops come Christmas, and Chez Mal Brasserie is ready for the festivities with decorations galore and flexible festive menus. Available from 12 November to 24 December, the three-course Christmas menu spans starters such as a chicken, confit duck and red marmalade terrine with fig chutney and grilled sourdough toast, followed by turkey ballotine with all the trimmings, or slow-braised beef cheek with parsnip puree. For dessert, traditionalists will love the Christmas pudding with vanilla custard, while refined twists appear in the form of a dark chocolate cremeux with mulled wine poached pears and crème Chantilly.
How much: Three courses for £42.50 per person
Where: Malmaison Hotel, New Sovereign Quay, LS1 4AG
Book now: Chez Mal Brasserie & Bar at Malmaison Leeds

CrowdedHouse

What: Plan a stylish affair with loved ones this year at modern British bistro CrowdedHouse. From plush velvet banquets and a large oval bar to an expansive roof terrace with views across Leeds, this glamorous spot is perfect for celebrations that demand an extra special backdrop. Groups of 10 or more can tuck into its three-course festive set menu, spanning pine cured salmon with BBQ beets, fennel seed croutons and buttermilk dressing, and 42 day-aged beef fillet with fries and bearnaise for main course. Dessert brings a Baileys choux bun and a mulled pear tarte tatin for the ultimate finale to very delicious Christmas feast.
How much: Three courses for £45 per person (groups of 10 or more)
Where: Level 5 & 6, Trinity Centre, 70 Boar Lane, LS1 6HW
Book now: CrowdedHouse

Tattu Leeds

What: On the hunt for a festive menu that forgoes tradition for something a bit different? Head to high-end Chinese spot Tattu to sample one of its decadent sharing menus, from the ‘modern sharer’ to ‘Tattu signatures’ to the showstopping ‘Emperor’s Choice’. They’re on the pricier end of this list, but you certainly get what you pay for here, with the likes of lobster and scallop toasts, shredded duck fried rice and caramel soy aged beef fillet being just a handful of dishes on offer. Of course, Tattu's glamorous interiors are all part of the appeal, with sprawling cherry blossom trees, marble floors and immersive lighting bound to make your festive dinner a landmark event!
How much: Sharing menus from £99 per person
Where: 29 East Parade, Minerva House, LS1 5PS
Book now: Tattu Leeds

Bavette

What: Neighbourhood bistro Bavette's Joyeux Noel menu is a four-course ode to classic French fare, starting with comte cheese croquettes and cheesy onion soup followed by roast duck leg with lardons, dauphinoise potatoes, braised red cabbage and a prune and Armagnac jus. To finish, a warm chocolate sabayon tart with boozy cherry ice cream makes this quite possibly one of our ultimate Christmas menus to date.
How much: £65 per person
Where: 4-6 Town Street, Horsforth, LS18 4RJ
Book now: Bavette

The Banksia

What: Rather be somewhere warm this Christmas? If you can't catch a flight to Greece, The Banksia's vibrant Mediterranean menus are the next best thing, bringing together the comfort of hearty winter food with the flavours of the Med. Available every day until the 30 December, choose two or three courses from as little as £30 a head, and indulge in the likes of crispy goats cheese with chilli honey and cranberries, herb-roasted lamb belly with parsnips and green chilli jus, and citrus cheesecake with almond crumble to finish. 
How much: Two courses for £30 per person, three courses for £40 per person
Where: 2 Lower Briggate, Leeds, LS1 4AE
Book now: The Banksia

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