I took my very fussy 5 year old yesterday and she loved it. The staff couldn't do enough for her and us! They brought her a cocktail( none alcohol) and made chicken and chips( not on the menu) while I had the best lamb I've ever Had! I can't recommend this place enough for all the family!
This restaurant never fails in its attention to detail. We had a warm welcome followed by an enquiry as to if we were celebrating something. Two glasses of champagne appeared as we were seated with congratulations. The food was amazing with faultless presentation, espresso martinis to die for!! Our meal was relaxed & unhurried with the staff watching out for anything we needed. Great value early bird menu too. Love this place.
Atmospheric dining.
This was our first venture to Kendalls and the experience was wonderful, the food was just perfect and the staff were great, from arriving to leaving were all made to feel special
The food was divine and we can;t wait to return. Thank you to everyone.
Went there last night and my experience was amazing. Loved the ambience of the restaurant - very romantic and intimate! We ordered escargot, french onion soup, rump steak and duck confit. The food was delicious, however the escargot could have been saltier. The drinks were exquisite! We did not order any dessert since we were full. The restaurant didn't have a menu so we were asked to see the board. The staff were very friendly! We arrived there slightly early than our reservation but they pointed us to a nearby bar where we could wait.
We've just been and we had a lovely meal. Very friendly staff. Tea time menu is a bargain. Would recommend to anyone. Advice, book in advance and ask for table 12!
As you can see presentation wasn't perfect on this evening... but it didn't affect the flavours. Flavours always trump presentation in my book, something can look amazing but taste horrible, whereas something that doesn't look amazing but tastes incredible will always win. The coffee however was good by all accounts from Tom, although not as good as some of the coffee he tasted in Paris... He standards have since risen.
This was my second time visiting Kendell's Bistro. The food was still very delicious and I loved the onion soup very much.
I was a little bit disappointed that they removed ox cheek and duck leg from their tea set menu.
I hope they will add them once again while they change the menu next time :)
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We booked this whilst working in Leeds and disappointed we were not! The restaurant was quieter then the weekend I guess. For us it was perfect as we could easily converse and admire the surroundings eclectic but in a good way. The huge candelabra did its best to remind us of the Disney beauty and the beast. Lighting is based on candles giving a more subdued effect. The toilets are akin to the dressing rooms of the Moulin Rouge with the theatrical take on the lighting! The wine is excellent one of the choices is a pinot noir not cheap I think it was £85 a bottle but it was outstanding such a depth to it. We ordered some starters and bread. The bread and butter were just what we needed to start and a mixture of croquette de jambon, boudin noir and oeuf aux meurettes. All were hearty starters and devoured with aplomb. Additional surprise order was the escargot ideal for the 6 of us though 2 only really wanted to try them. We braved it given the impressions you get. They duly arrived underboastry and each one in a individual hole. Taking one each the garlic butter masks a lot and probably easier to digest. And all 6 were tried and none projected back out. The mains were steaks a tournedos de boeuf and classic steak au poivre vert. Add a few sides if what seemed like aligot pomme dauphoinoise and some broccoli. The steaks were well received and left no room for desserts bit we did have a cheeky cocktail. Service was great and a pleasure to share our good day with them. Well recommended as a place for charm individuality and service be it a lone diner, couple or group
Cannot fault my impromptu visit! Staff were excellent, food really was amazing 😍, very relaxed atmosphere, did I mention the food? Fantastic, this will not be my last visit, , also NO SERVICE CHARGE. So the choice is yours!
Thankyou for a great evening
Just had another visit, and pleased to say, FANTASTIC. Food and service still top notch, we were well looked after, STILL NO SERVICE CHARGE! Which makes me happy to leave a tip, rather than being asked to pay for an expected service. (keep the pineapple cheesecake)
Thankyou
Absolutely fantastic restaurant.
Service was a absolutely perfect, attentive enough but never intruding.
Food was excellent.
Really nice wine and cocktail menu.
The atmosphere was so good too.
A warm, delicate atmosphere with fast service and friendly staff. The food was delightful, tried snails for the first time and enjoyed them. The menu offers most of my go to French dishes - would definitely visit again especially to try the onion soup!
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If only Google Maps had a 6 star option - Kendell's Bistro is one of the most enchanting and delightful restaurants I've ever visited.
From the moment my partner and I walked in to celebrate our anniversary, we were met by warm and welcoming staff with outstanding and friendly customer service skills. Every member of Sharon and Steve's team were great.
The atmosphere of this bistro is leagues ahead of every other restaurant I've been to in Leeds. Lit by candles and decorated with traditional French art pieces, you truly feel in the heart of France - the aurora is truly romantic and magical in all the right ways.
Once we were seated, we were treated to a complementary class of fizz which was a nice touch. After some olives to start, we had the Lamb Shank and the Confit of Duck. Wow. Both dishes were plated eloquently and tasted absolutely divine. 10/10.
Having enjoyed our meal, we were reassured that we had the table for the rest of the evening, so we enjoyed some wine and soaked up every bit of the atmosphere.
To conclude, the work and heart that Sharon and Steve have put into this gem over 17 years shows. With unrivalled character, charm and pure delight, this is what dining is all about.
Great bistro style restaurant with very tasty food. Good price for quality food. Extensive drinks menu.
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Visited here for the first time for Valentine’s Day, after hearing about its romantic atmosphere. Firstly, I must say, I absolutely agree. It is absolutely beautiful inside with candlelight and dimmed lightings surrounding. Secondly, the quality of service from the waitresses was outstanding; very professional and helpful. I’d only tried their set menu for valentines, but the food was overall good and well decorated, especially the dessert. However, as to my critical pallets, I thought the beef wellington was slightly too salty so I had to request lemon wedges to neutralise it. The dessert was overly sweet, like every part of it, so maybe an addition of an extra dimension of freshness could really uplift the experience(such as fresh fruit). Again, this was the set valentines menu, so not representative of their general menu, but I will be returning to try it. Lastly, I was surprised the bartender wasn’t able to make a common cocktail off the menu, maybe they didn’t have a bartender for that night as majority of people had wine & champagne instead. Overall, I highly recommend this place for a romantic dinner, or just in general.
Kendalls is such a special place with an wonderful, romantic atmosphere. Definitely let them know if you're celebrating anything special, we were give complimentary fizz and a gorgeous hand written (in chocolate) creme brulee!
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I'd say it was amazing as always but that feels like damning with faint praise.
We booked for our anniversary and had informed Kendell's of the occasion. When we arrived we were shown to a great little table tucked away in the corner to avoid disturbance.
The staff were brilliant; informed yet informal. We were asked if we had a deadline for a theatre showing, which we didn't, and a touch I really liked, they didn't do that annoying thing of asking how things are halfway a course.
When time started getting on we asked if the table was needed for other guests but we were assured it was not and we spent two and a half wonderful, unhurried hours there.
Little touches like a couple of glasses of champagne arriving with the menus and then a couple of delicious brownies on a slate with Joyeaux Anniversaire in icing (see the photo) made the night even better.
I ordered the moules mariniere for starter, and they were delicious, but that didn't stop me from getting food envy when my better half's poached egg in red wine sauce arrived. It was one of the best things I've ever eaten; I cannot recommend it highly enough.
The swordfish was incredible but creme brulé remains something that I would crawl over broken glass for, it is the most divine thing!
Kendell's Bistro regularly tops Leeds List's selection of the best restaurants in the city and it's evident why. I can't wait to go back. Sublime.
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