The Boathouse Inn is located on the stunning banks of the River Aire, in Saltaire. If you desire an evening meal surrounded by picturesque views, this is the place to go. This restaurant has a ‘Pub Classics’ selection on their menu, which consists of a cheeseburger, a roast carrot & tofu burger, pork pie & mushy peas, scampi & chips, sausage & mash and finally, salmon fishcakes. All things on themenu are at a great price, making this spot ideal to take your family and friends and eat some great food.

On Bingley Road is Jinnah Bistro. This bistro is ideal for both lunch, and a delicious evening meal. With its excellent service, cosy yet trendy venue and friendly staff, everything adds to the experience.Their food is full of flavour and at a good price, making the bistro ideal for sharing food with friends. Their best-selling Lamb Karahi and Karahi Palak Chicken are must tries, along with their Sizzler Mix for 2 as a starter. Not only this, but Jinnah Bistro have just released a vegan menu, giving you more reasons to stop by!

Looking for a satisfying lunch but you can’t decide what to get? No problem. Para Picar offers tapas with a twist for you indecisive eaters who can’t choose just one thing off the menu. At 93 Kirkgate in Saltaire, Para Picar is serving you your favourite Mediterranean and Spanish options for when you aren’t on holiday but want to eat like you are. There is a great selection, consisting of prawns, croquettes, steak, churros, or even just soup and a sandwich for £6.50 at lunchtime! If you want to warm yourself up during these cold times, they serve churros and thick hot chocolate for those with a sweet tooth.

Rumpus Burger Is an Artisan Burger Restaurant which serves burgers using cattle from their own
farm, which uses a regenerative grass-based farming system, making this restaurant environmentally better and good for animal welfare. They serve a ‘Naked Burger’ which is a burger without bread, served with a dressed salad, or you even have the option to ‘Beast It’, meaning you can add an extra patty with all the toppings to any burger. Along with their amazing cheesy burgers, they offer gluten free options on request, and a vegetarian burger named ‘Allotment’ which is a falafel burger with rocket hummus, roast red pepper, onion, halloumi and garlic mayo.

Il Pirata Pizzata is an award-winning pizzeria located at 91 Bingley Road in Saltaire. There is no need to book at this bright and uplifting restaurant as it is walk-ins only, perfect for if you are more spontaneous with your dining. There are several pizzas available on the menu, featuring niche options for vegetarians and vegans, such as Chaipucci, which consists of a pesto base, peaches, pistachios, red onion, mint and rocket, topped with a balsamic glaze. As it is selected as a petra flour partner meaning Il Pirata Pizzata was chosen for its guarantee for a certain level of quality of flour, and the owner is known as the first non-Italian British person to receive this status.

Do you like a pint whilst you eat amazing food? With a growing selection of craft beers, Salt Beer Factory combines heritage with modernised brewing skills whilst experimenting with new ingredients. This has resulted in many award-winning beers along the way, and also artisan gin, making this the great place to pair a drink with a wood fired ‘Carbonara’ pizza, a steak, or a Yorkshire pudding wrap if you feel like incorporating one of Yorkshire’s finest things into one meal. At 199 Bingley Road, this taproom doubles as a live music venue, making it a perfect evening meal for you and friends.

Rossini Italian is situated just outside of Saltaire to provide you with your traditional Italian needs. With their cocktail of the week and their stone baked Neapolitan pizza, you are guaranteed a wholesome Italian meal at the end of your day. This Restaurant has a clean, warm and spacious atmosphere where guests can be seated in the natural light of the windows. Their A La Carte Menu is reasonably priced, serving Penne Salmone at £12 and pizzas at no more than £13. For large portions, authentic Italian food and a beautiful atmosphere, we suggest booking an evening meal at Rossini’s, Saltaire.

Aagrah Shipley serves Kashmiri cuisine along with fluffy naan bread cooked to perfection. The hard-working staff provide you with a pleasant ambiance, modern décor and a prompt service- making your experience worthwhile. Aagrah Shipley feels that making curries is an art form, which is why they have designed a menu to match your taste palette and bring you the best of Kashmiri cuisine. Their award-winning dish, ‘Chicken Hyderabadi’ consists of chicken breast cooked with spices, fresh coriander, cream, yoghurt, tomatoes, garlic and ginger in bay leaf juices, along with cardamom, poppy seeds and cloves. Book your table now for an excellent Kashmiri experience.

In need of vegan and healthy food to stimulate your palate? This great spot for lunch provides nutritional, delicious, plant based food that is physically appealing as well as tasty! Dandelion Café is situated at the Holding Space on John Street, a building which is a dedicated centre for vegan food, health and yoga. This café’s focus is to serve you a colourful and vibrant meal created using fresh and vibrant ingredients which are organic, locally sourced and seasonal (all wherever possible). The menu offers a black bean burger, salads, avocado on sourdough and more. Visit this quirky café for healthy meals and good vibes.

Finally, Don’t Tell Titus is a warm, beautifully furnished bar, lounge and restaurant in the village centre of Saltaire. The name ‘Don’t Tell Titus’ links back to Titus Salt who built Saltaire community between 1850 and 1875, to house the workers at his mill. Though, he made sure there were no saloons or public houses built in Saltaire. This is where Don’t Tell Titus plays with comedy, by bringing history into the name. Perhaps this is one of the things that persuades so many customers to book a table here. Their diverse menu sells Titus Tapas, Breakfast & Brunch, Indian Platters, Sharers, Wraps, Salads and a Vegan Menu! Take a look at their menu and you will be convinced to book a table at Don’t Tell Titus.

Photos: Salt Beer Factory, Il Pirata Pizatta, Rumpus Burgers