Leeds has no shortage of restaurants, and caters for a wide range of cuisines throughout the city, offering romantic, lively and fun atmospheres. When you are looking for a business setting, however, you need a professional establishment that sets the right tone, as well as an environment that allows for in-depth discussion.

Below we have listed 4 of the top restaurants to try if you are looking for a comfortable setting for your team, or just want to impress a new client.

La Bottega Milanese

1. La Bottega Milanese

If it is a morning catch up over exquisite coffee you are looking for, La Bottega Milanese is the perfect place to go. Situated on The Calls, just a 5 minute walk from the city centre, La Bottega Milanese is a contemporary, independently run espresso bar and canteen that serves up some amazing warm drinks and light bites.

The drinks menu is extremely varied, offering a range of styles, including Artisan Coffees and Teas, a selection of fine wines and a good amount of cask ales, just incase you fancied an afternoon meet instead. The food menu also offers a range of traditional patisseries and baked goods, as well as a good selection of metropolitan snack food.

Slug and lettuce

2. Slug and lettuce

If it’s a posh, quiet, contemporary setting you want to impress a potential client, or just treat an existing one, The Slug and Lettuce is the place for you. Located right in the heart of the city centre, The Slug and Lettuce has widely become the go to place for business professionals to enjoy a sit down lunch or even a morning caffeine fix.

Their contemporary and delicate setting provides an ideal place for business talk and relationship building. Their menu offers a wide range of lunches, including delicious sandwiches, such as the Chicken Marinara and Spicy Sticky Pulled Pork, as well as some tasty salads and even some great platters if you all want a nibble.

Brasserie Forty 4

3. Brasserie Forty 4

If you are looking for a scenic restaurant with an impressive setting, Brasserie Forty 4 is the place to hold your meeting. Located on the riverside, this restaurant boasts impressive views when seated on the outside balcony. It offers a delicate and quiet location throughout the day where you can enjoy some catch up meetings or even talk new business!

Brasserie Forty 4 offers a wide range of food menus, including their a la carte, daily specials and set menus. Their drinks menu also serves up a great range of lagers, cask ales, fine wines and coffees, so there will definitely be something to warm up your meeting.

La Tasca

4. La Tasca

A meeting with a difference is sometimes the best way to impress – at La Tasca, you won’t be disappointed. La Tasca is a Spanish tapas restaurant that breathes rich Spanish heritage and gives off a lively, friendly and welcoming vibe.

Dining in true Spanish style, La Tasca offer a range of sharers for you and your team to dig into and really have some fun! They also offer a range of single meals, including chicken breast and chorizo, mixed salads and a range of delicious breads with speciality oils!

So if you do happen to be looking for a place to take your client, or even hold a positive team meeting, one of the four above should certainly hit the spot!

By James, April 5, 2016 Restaurants of Leeds Share this story