Greek restaurant set to open new venue in Leeds following six-figure investment

The Olive Tree Brasserie arrives in Leeds this December, bringing its modern take on Greek cuisine to the city.

The Leeds restaurant will be the fourth Olive Tree joining branches in Lytham, Chester, and Stockton Heath, with the brand planning further expansion across the North. The new Leeds venue will mark a new iteration of Olive Trees vision, following a £700k investment on South Parade.

Decorated sparingly with downlighting, raw wood, plaster walls, and plentiful foliage continue to conjure the relaxed feel of the venue. It transforms this traditional South Parade assurance building (previously Stockdales) into “something more”.

On weekends, Olive Tree will welcome its resident DJs to play whilst guests enjoy dining and drinks from an extensive cocktail menu. As well as both table and booth seating, The Olive Tree will also offer a private dining area for special occasions, meetings and corporate events.

The food has Greek inspiration at its core, with a focus on sustainability and a large range of veggie and vegan options with 40 per cent of their menu being plant based. The brand also prioritises local sourcing and quality ingredients.

Meze and Main Course items include Mediterranean favourites such as the famous Gyros, Lamb Kleftico, Moussaka, Kebabs and Dolmades, but also include lesser-known Greek dishes such as Honey Pastourma (a Greek cured beef sausage).

The Olive Tree also provides Greek beers, coffee, and rare spirits such as Mastiha. The team have created cocktails including the Mastiha Mojito (a spirit created from the resin of an evergreen Greek tree), the Olive Tree Espressotini (featuring the warming nuttiness of hazelnut liqueur), and the Cranberry & Clementine Sangria.

Executive chef Aaron Thomas commented: “We’re so excited to bring our modern Greek food experience to Leeds. Thirty new staff members will ensure we settle into our new Leeds home nicely, alongside our long-standing, passionate team.

“Greece is a part of the Med renowned for its back-to-basics focus on the best tastes, served up with simplicity and warmth. Combining this with our focus on stylish decor and relaxed vibes, we think Olive Tree Brasserie is the place to be. Let us whisk you away from a rainy Autumn day and bring some summer to your soul!”

By Matthew Neville – Senior Correspondent, Bdaily

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