Piassa Bar & Restaurant

You'll smell the berbere spices before you even step through the door of this Ethiopian restaurant that's been quietly feeding Roundhay Road for years. The dining room feels refreshingly unfussy – think simple wooden tables and Ethiopian artwork – but the food is where all the care goes. Order the combination platters and you'll get a proper spread of lentil stews, spiced lamb, and vegetarian curries all served on spongy injera bread that doubles as your cutlery. The owner usually greets regulars by name, and don't be surprised if she talks you through dishes you haven't tried yet. It's the kind of place where first-timers become weekly regulars, especially once they discover the honey wine.