The Cut & Craft Leeds — Restaurant in Leeds

Our evening was overall fairly disappointing considering the price point. Having been to restaurants on a similar tier such as The Ivy, I expected a certain level of service, quality and atmosphere.

When we arrived, we were already a few minutes late for our table, but were informed it wasn’t ready yet and was being ‘wiped’ - we were directed to the bar area where no one came over to us to offer us a drink while we waited.

We were then walked to a table only a few feet away from the bar which had been ready the whole time so we weren’t sure why we had to wait at all. The table was upstairs in the bar, not in the main restaurant. The atmosphere was entirely different - not the chic low lighting experience you get downstairs. This table was also NOT a restaurant table. It was a bar table, very small and round - we asked the waiter if we would be able to fit the Sunday roast sharer on it and he said yes, and that we couldn’t move tables as the main restaurant downstairs was full.

A lady came over to take our drinks order, we ordered a bottle of Rose wine. We waited around 15 minutes for this, to then be informed that there wasn’t any of that wine left so we ordered a different one.

We ordered our food, the beef came out overdone the first time so had to go back to the kitchen. The sharing board was too big for the table in the end so eating our food wasn’t comfortable or easy. However, when our food did come out it was absolutely delicious - just such a shame it wasn’t right the first time.

As the dinner was a celebration for my boyfriend’s new job, we wanted to go somewhere that felt special - hence why we chose The Cut and Craft. Our dinner last night didn’t feel special, we were treated really like an inconvenience the whole evening.

The lady that dealt with our complaint at the end was lovely and offered us free drinks and a dessert, but overall for the price point of paying over £100 for a Sunday dinner for 2 people is FAR too expensive to mess up such simple things. They overbooked the restaurant meaning we were squeezed onto a teeny table. People sat near us were complaining about the same things too. Such a shame as I’ve heard such brilliant reviews but we were unfortunately let down throughout...

We pre-booked a table at Cut and Craft in Leeds to celebrate my partner's birthday, right before he moves away for a long stint with work. We felt that this was a special place for such an occasion, and we weren’t wrong.

Arriving early, we were seated in the entrance with a drink while we waited. The selection of red wines was beautiful, setting the tone for the evening. Unfortunately, we weren't overly happy with the original table we were given, especially since it was such an important date for us. We politely asked if we could be reseated, and within moments, three staff members quickly came to a solution and updated us promptly, even though the restaurant was very busy. We were delighted to be reseated in a booth, which made all the difference to our dining experience. Would recommend requesting this when booking.

The restaurant oozes class and style, with amazing interior features. Most importantly, the food was unforgettably delicious. We started with the scallops and croquettes, both of which had bold flavors. The scallops were some of the best we’ve ever eaten, cooked to perfection. This was followed by the sirloin steak with mash for me, and my partner had the T-bone with truffle mash and truffle fries. We couldn’t fault anything about the meal. It was flawless, packed with flavor, with tender meat and perfect portions.

We chose another red wine for our meal, a Chilean Merlot, which complemented the food wonderfully. Although we couldn’t squeeze in a pudding, the restaurant had kindly remembered my request to bring a small sorbet with a candle to celebrate.

The overall evening was superb. The food and drinks were delicious, and the staff were attentive and kind. We can’t wait to...

My wife and I came up from London to see my daughter, who is studying (so she tells us)at Leeds Uni. As it is her last few days in this great city, we decided to treat her to something special. The Cut and Craft is certainly that. A wonderful, beautiful Victorian setting for this high end (price-wise) restaurant. The welcome we got on entering and the service throughout the meal (Sunday dinner) was first class; the right combination of professional efficiency and warm friendliness. Special mention to the handsome ballet dancer/model (didn't get his name, unfortunately) welcoming us at the door and showing us to our table, and Kyle, who is usually at the bar, but was put on tables for the evening; a wise decision from the manager because he was fantastic.

But what about the food? Generally very good, which it should be for the price charged (I'm not complaining).

But:

I did think the king prawns and calamari for starters were probably from frozen stock rather than fresh straight from the fish market; nothing wrong with them but lacking in that fresh-from-the sea taste, which one would expect in an upmarket restaurant.

My sirloin steak was really nice and a proper portion size, but I asked for medium and it came well-done. A steak restaurant should get these details right; rare, medium-rare, medium, well-done; they're not the same.

Sticky toffee pudding was probably the best I've ever had...and I've probably had more than a few.

The music vibe was pitched just right; it made me feel like I was on holiday.

Most importantly, my 22-year-old daughter loved Cut and Craft...