De Baga Restaurant (Headingley)

What: One of the best Indian restaurants in Headingley (another hotspot for great Indian cooking) is DE BAGA, which specialises in authentic Goan food. The slick, modern interiors and fantastic cooking makes DE BAGA ever-popular - don’t miss out on the signature lamb zuchi, where lamb leg is braised down in a rich, spiced coconut sauce. If you can't get into the Headingley site, there's also a DE BAGA restaurant at Chapel Allerton.Where: 9 Otley Road, LS6 3AABook now: DE BAGA

Elegant and nostalgic, DE BAGA is one of the best fine-casual dining restaurants in Headingley, Leeds with lively atmosphere and attentive service. When it comes to food, our specialty is the traditional Goan cuisine with a modern interpretation – Celebrating the “East Meets West” spirit of GOA. DE BAGA captures the British spirit of adventure about food, an appreciation of the freshest seasonal ingredients and a desire to reinterpret familiar dishes with unexpected twists.

Located in the heart of Headingley, De Baga is a fab newcomer to the food scene in Leeds and offers a great variety of Indian dishes in a cosy setting. A favourite spot for couples who enjoy Indian cuisine, De Baga’s interiors are as warm and aesthetic as its food. For Valentine’s Day, it’s a must to book a table here, as they’re offering a 3-course meal for £30 (bargain!) and also giving away a free meal for two to those who enter our Instagram competition

Address: 9 Otley Rd, Headingley, Leeds LS6 3AA, United KingdomPhone: +44 113 274 4492Website:Debaga.CO.UKDetails: $$, Indian restaurant. De Baga, nestled in the heart of Leeds, offers an exceptional dining experience that leaves patrons thrilled with its authentic flavors and warm atmosphere. From the moment you step in, you’ll be greeted with smiles and impeccable service, setting the tone for a delightful meal ahead.

De Baga’s wonderful elevation of Goan cuisine wowed the punters of Headingley, so much so that they opened another outpost in Chapel Allerton – and that’s smashing it out of the park too. This is far from Indian food by numbers, even though they do a mean biryani. Instead, you’ll be treated to some dishes you might never have experienced before, with Chapel Allerton having a slightly larger menu than its counterpart.

De Baga is an award winning modern Indian restaurant with venues across Leeds. Their menu offers a modern interpretation to Indian cuisine with the menu featuring a range of familiar dishes with unexpected twists. One review said: "The food at de baga is incredible. Everything is so fresh and so tasty but what makes this restaurant even more special is the service too. Can’t recommend enough!

The seafood-packed Goan menu at De Baga includes curries to suit every budget, including the velvety smooth Dal Bukhara priced at £8.95. The Headingley restaurant also serves a selection of starters and nibbles, including the £4.50 okra, broccoli and Savoy cabbage bhaji served with mango and passionfruit chutney.

Along Otley road in Headingley is De Baga, a modern Indian dining experience and cocktail bar. Enjoy traditional Goan cuisines with modern and unexpected twists in the lively, fun atmosphere. Prices for main courses range between £9.95 and £14.95, with starters and sides ranging between £2 and £8.95.

When to go: When you’re in the mood for a different kind of curry. What to have: Puris to start and lamb Xacuti for the main. De Baga’s first restaurant in Headingley was such a hit, they pretty much had no choice but to open a second location in Chapel Allerton.

De Baga is an Indian restaurant serving traditional Goan cuisine with a modern twist and a casual dining experience. Its vegetarian starters like the kurkure bhaji and paneer masakali are under £7, while most curry mains are under £14.