Lavanta Meze Bar & Grill

4.6 ( 364 reviews )
Checking... 5:00 AM - 9:00 PM See Hours
£20–30
269 Otley Rd, Weetwood, Leeds LS16 5LN, United Kingdom
+44 113 274 5525

If you're seeking a culinary gem in Leeds, look no further than Lavanta Meze Bar & Grill. This Mediterranean restaurant, nestled on Otley Road, has earned rave reviews from delighted diners. Customers highlight the vibrant flavors and exquisite presentation of dishes, particularly praising the meze platter that offers a tantalizing array of tastes.

Feedback from patrons like Muhammet ali Erkan and Neil Armstrong emphasize the stunning quality of food paired with exceptional service, noting that the friendly staff, guided by the talented chef Orhan, elevate the dining experience. Stephanie Siviter remarked on the freshness and vibrancy of the vegetables, reflecting the meticulous attention to detail in the cooking process.

Regular visitors, such as Tom Shephard, express unwavering loyalty to Lavanta, attesting to the consistent quality and flavor of every meal. With such positive testimonials, it’s clear that Lavanta Meze Bar & Grill is not just a meal but a memorable culinary adventure, where one visit certainly won’t be enough. Don’t miss the opportunity to indulge in this Leeds treasure!

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Service options
    • Has outdoor seating
    • Offers delivery
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
  • Highlights
    • Serves great coffee
    • Serves great dessert
    • Has great wine list
  • Popular for
    • Popular for lunch
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves alcohol
    • Serves beer
    • Serves cocktails
    • Serves coffee
    • Serves healthy options
    • Serves late-night food
    • Serves small plates
    • Serves spirits
    • Serves wine
  • Dining options
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has bar on site
    • Has toilet
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
    • Romantic
  • Crowd
    • Good for groups
  • Planning
    • Dinner reservations recommended
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Accepts NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • High chairs available
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking
    • Free parking lot
    • Plenty of parking

Reviews For Lavanta Meze Bar & Grill

Muhammet ali Erkan
Jun 26,2025
Stunning food proper service. At the end of the night we were smiling and our tummy was full. I was visitor from london and I will miss this experience. Tesekkur ederiz Orhan sef
Alp Akkor
Jun 16,2025
Absolutely lovely restaurant! This is my 5th time eating here food is always delicious,staff is always friendly and helpful.Highly recommended,thank you Orhan Chef
stephanie siviter
May 15,2025
Best food I’ve eaten possibly in the whole of Leeds. Absolutely exquisite - from the way the vegetables are prepared, to the colours, to the dips!! Unbelievable. So fresh, full of flavour and vibrancy. Will be back.
Neil Armstrong
Apr 29,2025
Been meaning to try Lavanta for the last couple of years, and tonight we finally did it! Massively impressed, meze platter for 2 was amazing!! Mains also very tasty and great portions. Service was brilliant with server taking time to explain what was on our plates and the chef checking in on us a couple of times. Would highly recommend, and we will be back in the near future. Thanks for a great dining experience
Tom Shephard
Apr 15,2025
What can I say except this is my favorite restaurant in Leeds by a good way. I've dined here many times now and can honestly say I have never had a bad mouthful let alone a bad meal! I could not recommend this enough (and even have done frequently enough to my friends that it has become a running joke of where I'll suggest for every meal out ). The chef, Orhan, is an absolute culinary master of his trade, the ingredients are clearly quality and are cooked to such perfection they're a flavour sensation, while his son Jamie keeps the front of house running smoothly and always with a smile. My only regret is that in writing this review others might find out how great it is such that I can't get a table in the future as once you try it you're bound to want to be back (I know I am)!
David Sibbitt
Apr 2,2025
Absolutely fabulous food from the chef and top quality service from our waiter (Emre). Came back after a previous visit and just as good as last time. Particularly love the homemade Turkish bread. Not sure why I forgot how big the mezze starters were....four between two of us was probably more than necessary but, didn’t stop us from enjoying the mains and then sharing a heavenly baklava. Definitely going to try and come more often! :-)
Jane Sibbitt
Mar 21,2025
Had a wonderful meal here with friends last night. The food was delicious and generous servings. The Turkish bread was amazing. The service was excellent! Booked again for my birthday, can't wait to enjoy another meal here.
York Manager
Mar 18,2025
Absolutely stunning food, we ordered a number of starters and a main, food was beautifully cooked. Coffee is perfect and they sell it to take home. Outdoor seating lovely, lighting so chilled.

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