Bavette-Leeds

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   LauraB

   Edinburgh8 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Thank you so much for such a brilliant meal and for making us feel so welcome. The gnocchi parisienne was delicious. One day I will learn how to pronounce Jurancon correctly :)
   

   Bavette-LeedsResponded 1 day ago

   Thank you very much, Laura. So nice to read that you had a great time (sorry I missed you). Glad you enjoyed the gnocchi. Hope to see you very soon. Best. Clément.
   

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   Claire

   Yorkshire3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Lovely lunch. Food was super tasty and well presented. Service was really friendly and attentive. French Onion soup and rice pudding was beautiful. Definitely recommend
   

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   Bavette-LeedsResponded 3 days ago

   Thank you very much for your lovely review, Claire. It is great to read, and I will pass it on to the team. Hope to have you again soon. Best. Clément.
   

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   mar

   Yorkshire2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Fantastic meal and service. The staff were so accommodating. One of the best French food we have ever tasted!
   

   Bavette-LeedsResponded 4 days ago

   Thank you so much, Mar. It was lovely to meet you both, and we hope to have you again very soon. All the best. Clément.
   

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   Sharon

   Yorkshire1 review

   3.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   We had high expectations of the food here given its reputation. But sadly it was a little disappointing. I ordered the poached pear with walnuts and cheese as a starter. It arrived as a salad, overloaded with bitter red salad leaves on a plate that was too small. After I excavated the small amount of pear underneath, it was pleasant enough and the cheese complemented it well. My husband had the steak tartare which was well seasoned and accompanied by a few crisps. My main course was gnocchi, which I was advised were choux pastry rather than the usual potato. Intrigued, I awaited the dish with some excitement. Sadly, it was less than I hoped. The gnocchi were smothered in sauce, rendering them to a soggy dough-like consistency, with no hint of choux. The sauce and hazelnuts were pleasant enough, if rather too rich. My husband ordered the eponymous Bavette, which he enjoyed. The accompanying cabbage was nice if eaten with the melted butter. The chips were outstanding, chunky and crispy, definitely the high point of the meal. Finally, my dessert was creme brulee, which was very good. My husband ordered the pistachio tart, which was rather clunky and the rhubarb and custard ice cream was unremarkable. It was a decent meal, but not special. The service was very good and attentive.
   

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   Bavette-LeedsResponded 4 days ago

   Dear Sharon, Thank you very much for your visit and for taking the time to leave us a review. I am glad to read that you enjoyed your evening overall but sorry that a few dishes didn't live up to your expectations. We will take your feedback on board with the hope that you will give us a second go sometime soon. All the best. Clément.
   

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   jonathan VIP

   London5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   My second time at this wonderful local restaurant- so lucky that it’s just a 10 minute walk from my home - with friends who hadn’t been before. A warm welcome & a lovely waitress who expertly guided us through the menu & helped us choose the wines. The meal was delicious - I had the terrine followed my monkfish in a delicious sauce. It’s a very convivial atmosphere- the room has a charming feel about it - highly recommend this award winning ‘bistro’
   

   Bavette-LeedsResponded 4 days ago

   Dear Jonathan, Thank you very much for your lovely review. It was great to have you back, and we are very glad to read that you enjoyed it as much as your first visit. I will pass on your compliments to Amelia that served you and to the kitchen. Hope to have you again very soon. All the best. Clément.
   

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   Mark

   Yorkshire15 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Fabulous food and perfect service again. Our waitress was very helpful with suggestions when it came to choosing our wines.I’ve just dropped a star for ambience as it seemed much noisier than it has been previously.
   

   Bavette-LeedsResponded 5 days ago

   Dear Mark, Thank you very much for your nice review. It was lovely to have you back, I passed on your compliment to Amelia. Thanks for your feedback on the noise, we will keep an eye (and ear) on it. Looking forward to having you back. Best. Clément.
   

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   Jack

   Yorkshire1 review

   5.0

   Dined on March 2, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Really lovely meal, expertly seasoned and cooked. The French onion soup is without a doubt the best I’ve ever had.
   

   Bavette-LeedsResponded 7 days ago

   Hi Jack, Thanks very much for your kind words, it's really great for the team to read. Yes, the soup is certainly a winner - we're a bit nervous about it coming off when the weather gets a bit warmer... Hopefully see you back at Bavette soon, Sandy
   

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   Andrew

   Birmingham4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 1, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Excellent meal and service Very well cooked food and good wine to accompany the dishes we had. The menu was explained In summary: Started with Baguette with herb butter then eggs and anchovies and pear and Roquefort For mains Duck Parmentier and Cornish Monkfish For Desert Chocolate Mousse to share Accompanied by white wine - small 250ml carafe Service was excellent and we were not rushed after we had finished Will definitely revisit soon
   

   Bavette-LeedsResponded 7 days ago

   Hi Andrew, Thank you very much for your very kind review. We're delighted you enjoyed it, and it's lovely for the team to read too. See you in a couple of weeks. Many thanks, Sandy
   

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   Sam

   Warwickshire2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 1, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Our second visit. Again, experienced outstanding food complemented by really good service. We'll be back.
   

   Bavette-LeedsResponded 7 days ago

   Hi Sam, Thanks for the great review, hopefully see you back again soon. Best, Sandy
   

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    Harriet

    Yorkshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Bavette just get everything right. The food is beyond amazing and is elevated by the atmosphere. The team are warm and welcoming and knowledgeable and really make you feel at home. Whether there as a couple or with a group of friends, Bavette delivers a fantastic evening out.
    

    Bavette-LeedsResponded 7 days ago

    Hi Harriet, Thank you very much - what a lovely review to read. We're delighted you had such a great time. Hopefully see you back at Bavette soon. Sandy
    

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