Chino Latino (Leeds)

Winners of the Yorkshire Evening Post’s ‘Best City Centre Restaurant’ award at the 2012 Oliver Awards, Chino Latino in Leeds is, without a doubt, one of the most popular dining destinations in the city. Situated on Boar Lane, just a hop, skip and a jump from Leeds rail station, the venue’s central location lends it perfectly to a smart business lunch, dinner date or special occasion.

The restaurant is located on the first floor of the Park Plaza Hotel and boasts some impressive views over the City Square through the coloured windows that have become a trademark of Chino Latino’s décor. The dining room and bar are effortlessly chic and combine floaty fabrics with slick black tables, on-trend low mood lighting and relaxing background music. Diners are encouraged to enjoy a perfectly mixed cocktail at the Latin cocktail bar before heading through to the dining room to revel in the delicious delicacies available on the menu.

Chino serves a wide variety of Pan-Asian dishes that have taken influence from China, Japan, Thailand and Vietnam all of which are cooked perfectly by highly skilled chefs, and presented like small pieces of art work. The friendly staff are always on hand to offer advice and recommendations which will help even the fussiest diner find something they love. You can expect everything from super fresh sushi and dim sum to crispy tempura dishes and perfectly balanced mains. Popular choices include stuffed red chilli and soft shell crab tempura; sirloin steak served on hot rocks with soya, mirin and garlic; and black cod with spicy miso. A selection of value for money set menus are also available that would be suitable for a business lunch, intimate dinner dates and pre-theatre dining. For special occasions or those wanting to try a bit of everything, the tasting menus provide diners with a little taste of Chino’s favourite dishes.

Chino Latino Leeds is a fabulous restaurant that delivers excellence from start to finish. Dishes decorated with flowers and exotic leaves, a chilled-out ambience and knowledgeable staff make dining here an absolute pleasure as well as providing excitement, intimacy and a superb cocktail menu, all in one package. What more could you want?