7 Steps Pudsey review: Here's what I thought of the Leeds restaurant serving twists on British classics
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Nestled on the first floor of a lovely old building on Chapeltown, with only a handful of pubs, takeaways and a chippy as its neighbours, there’s no flashy signs - just a warm glow from the windows to show its presence.
But I’ve heard so much about this place that it’s clear it’s made its mark on Pudsey diners and beyond.
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Hide AdWe were the first to arrive as the restaurant opened and our welcome wasn’t particularly warm, there was a little kerfuffle over seating as we awkwardly stood waiting.
But our server did perk up once we were seated, on a cosy little table by the window, and talked us through the concise but tempting menu filled with Yorkshire ingredients.
From a starter of pan-seared king scallops with bacon and parsnip, to the sticky toffee pudding with brandy butterscotch, it’s traditional British classics with a twist.
The ‘chef’s experiment’ was venison with dauphinoise potatoes and there was one vegan main, tandoori leek with tarka dhal, as well as a range of local ales, a good wine list and a tantalising cocktail menu.
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Hide AdWe were limited on time, and driving, so opted for a main and a soft drink each.
I had the roasted loin of hake served on a bed of half-mashed new potatoes, crunchy cauliflower, a red wine sauce and charred chicory.
It was a delight for the tastebuds - the hake was crispy on top and melt-in-your mouth in the middle, while the chicory had a lovely crunch to balance the creamy potatoes.
My dinner companion had the ‘chef’s proper pie’, filled to the brim with chicken, bacon and a creamy sauce with notes of sage.
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Hide AdThe shortcrust pastry was cooked to perfection and the pie was served with a pot of rich gravy, but the filling was so moist that she didn’t need much of it.
I had to help myself to her steaming bowl of beef dripping chips, buttery soft and packed with flavour.
Our meal came to just under £40; the mains are on the pricey side, but absolutely worth it.
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Hide AdThe only disappointment was that we didn’t have time to try the rest of the menu, or really relax in the cosy, rustic surroundings.
We’ll certainly be back to work our way through it.
Factfile
Address: 9 Chapeltown, Pudsey, Leeds, LS28 7RZ
Telephone: 0113 257 0140
Opening hours: Mon-Tue, closed; Wed-Sat, 5pm-11pm; Sun, 12pm-8pm
Website: www.7stepspudsey.com
Scores
Food: 9/10
Value: 8/10
Atmosphere: 8/10
Service: 5/10
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