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With the cost of living crisis making budgets tighter than ever, eating out is a luxury many cannot afford, especially with Christmas just around the corner.
However, December would not be the same without a few treats here and there, whether they be enjoyed during Christmas shopping trips or those annual get-togethers with family and friends. Is there a way you can eat out in Leeds this festive season without breaking the bank? There most certainly is!
For those seeking to save a few pennies when eating out in Leeds, a tastecard subscription is ideal. Annual membership is just £29.99 or you can spread the cost and pay just £3.99 per month. For this small monthly fee, you will have access to exclusive restaurant offers including 2 for 1, 50% off and 25% off; saving you an average of £23 per meal.
Many of the participating restaurants are big-name chains that you will already be familiar with but there are a significant number of independent eateries across the UK offering tastecard discounts, too.
So, where can you use your tastecard in Leeds during the run-up to Christmas? I’ve compiled a list of some of my favourite restaurant offers in Leeds, exclusive to tastecard subscribers…
Where to Use Your tastecard in Leeds this Christmas
Thai Edge
7 Calverley Street, New Portland Place Leeds LS1 3DB
From Sunday to Thursday, a tastecard subscription will enable you to get 25% off your bill at the award-winning Thai Edge restaurant on Caverley Street in Leeds city centre.
On the extensive menu at this Thai restaurant in Leeds, you’ll find a mouthwatering selection of Thai favourites such as Pad Thai, Green Curry, Panang Curry, Papaya Salad and numerous others, alongside various aromatic stir-frys, marinated grilled meats and comforting noodle dishes.
For Christmas 2023, Thai Edge has also created special festive menus bursting with tasty dishes that are delightfully festive but vastly different to the traditional turkey and stuffing offerings.
Choose from one of the carefully curated set menus which allow diners to enjoy two or three courses for a set price or pick your dishes from the Christmas A La Carte menu.
Begin with a starter of Turkey Spring Rolls or perhaps, sink your teeth into their BBQ Pork Ribs with Gingerbread Spice. For your main course, there’s Roasted Turkey in Teriyaki, Stir-Fried Brussels Sprouts and Ham, Prawn and Mango Spicy Salad, Pumpkin Red Curry and more!
*Please check tastecard’s site for any menu exclusions or more information on booking ahead.
Bella Italia
145 Briggate, Leeds LS1 6BR
Popular Italian restaurant chain, Bella Italia, Offers tastecard holders 2 for 1 across starters, mains and desserts from Sunday to Thursday. If you’re looking for somewhere to enjoy authentic Italian cuisine in Leeds during the run-up to Christmas, why not make the most of this exclusive restaurant offer? It’s conveniently situated in the city centre so ideal for those needing to refuel and refresh after a busy day of Christmas shopping.
The main menu at Bella Italia features all the favourites from one of the world’s most loved cuisines. Traditional starters of Tomato Bruschetta, Garlic Dough Balls, Calamari and Pork Meatballs are all on there to tempt your tastebuds as well as some of their more unique offerings like Nach-iolis – crispy, deep-fried ravioli parcels topped with salsa, dressing and grated cheese.
Of course, there are plenty of traditional pizza and pasta dishes to choose from for your main course but why not try one of their new festive dishes? For pasta lovers, there’s the Christmas Thyme Porchetta – fresh mafalde pasta with pulled Italian porchetta, red peppers and spinach, finished with a thyme butter sauce.
Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without an indulgent cheesy treat and Bella Italia’s Melting Christmas Camembert Pizza is just that! It’s a tomato base pizza topped with mozzarella cheese, pulled chicken, pancetta and cranberry sauce then finished off with sage crisps and whole melting camembert. Plenty of gooey cheese to dip those crusts in!
*Please check tastecard’s site for any menu exclusions or more information on booking ahead.
Kismat
10A St Michael’s Road, Headingley, Leeds LS6 3AW
If it’s casual dining and comfort food you’re after then look no further than Kismat in Headingley! Enjoy 2 for 1 available with your tastecard subscription from Sunday to Thursday, so why not pop in for a relaxed family meal? It’s just a stone’s throw from Headingley station and there are bus links from Leeds city centre too if you want to end your festive day out in the centre with a money-saving meal at Kismat.
Bookings must be made in advance and you need to mention the tastecard offer when you contact them. When you arrive, you’ll find all manner of fast food favourites on the menu such as Indian starters and curries, burgers, kebabs, fried chicken, wraps and hot sub sandwiches. The stars on the Kismat menu are almost certainly the authentic curries, closely followed by their sweeter treats. Round off your meal with a Belgian waffle or hot cookie dough with a variety of topping choices or maybe, go retro with Jam Coconut Sponge or Cornflake Tart. They also do gorgeous ice cream sundaes and milkshakes. A great spot to visit with kids!
*Please check tastecard’s site for any menu exclusions or more information on booking ahead.
Ice Boujee
7 The Crescent, Woodhouse, Leeds LS6 2NW
Ice Boujee in Woodhouse is a dessert lover’s dream! Skip the starters and mains and head straight for pudding with a visit to this family-friendly dessert cafe at Hyde Park Corner. Cosy up in one of Ice Boujee’s contemporary booths and peruse the mouthwatering menu of decadent treats before getting stuck into crepes, mini pancakes, waffles, cookies, ice cream and homemade cakes.
For something a little bit different, order one of their Croffel desserts. The team at Ice Boujee transform flaky, buttery croissants into thick waffles then load them with sauces and toppings. These are particularly tasty when topped with fresh strawberries, chunks of Kinder Bueno and lashings of melted milk chocolate. You’ll get a generous 25% off your total bill with a tastecard subscription but you do need to book and let them know you want the offer in advance.
*Please check tastecard’s site for any menu exclusions or more information on booking ahead.
Burger King
Unit 4b, Merrion Centre, Merrion Way, Leeds LS2 8BT
With a tastecard subscription, you can get a redemption code which will enable you to get 25% off your bill at Burger King and there’s one right inside The Merrion Centre. This is a whopper of an offer and ideal for taking advantage of during a Christmas shopping trip.
Why not make a whole afternoon of it and surprise the little ones with a Santa’s Grotto experience, too? The Candy Cane Club has returned to The Merrion Centre for 2023 and with bookings priced from just £2 per child, it’s one of the most reasonably priced Santa experiences in the area.
Pick up a few Christmas gifts, make festive memories with the kids and then pop into Burger King for a discounted family meal. The new limited edition Smoky Bacon Melt looks particularly tasty!
*Please check tastecard’s site for any menu exclusions or more information on booking ahead.
