
Cona Restaurant
Quick info
About Cona Restaurant
Cona Restaurant is a steak house on E Parade in Bradford, with booths and designer lighting in a small dining room. The menu centres on prime beef cuts and seasonal dishes, including a Wagyu sirloin, and the Pistachio Bakewell tart is a named dessert. A Sunday menu is also offered. For guests celebrating a birthday, a handwritten card waits at the table and the staff make a fuss of the occasion. Reservations are required, and the restaurant confirms each one by phone call.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree street parking · Paid parking lot · Usually plenty of parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, parking lot, restroom, seating
- Good for kidsFamily-friendly
- DietaryOrganic dishes
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention wagyu sirloin, steak cooked to perfection, complimentary extras and pistachio bakewell tart.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention wagyu sirloin, steak cooked to perfection, complimentary extras and pistachio bakewell tart.
Customer Review Summary
Steaks anchor the praise at Cona, with reviewers calling them cooked to perfection, singling out a sirloin as one of the best they have eaten, and returning repeatedly to the quality of the meat. Close behind is the hospitality, with diners describing staff as welcoming and attentive without being overbearing, regularly checking in and clearing dishes. Dessert earns mentions too, including a pistachio Bakewell tart that one regular returns for, and one reviewer recommends the Sunday menu. Many visits are birthdays or anniversaries, and the atmosphere is described as elegant, relaxed, cozy and modern, though one reviewer calls the place small. The only criticism is a returning diner's memory that the room used to get hot when full, which they say better ventilation has since fixed. One parent notes that staff made their five-year-old comfortable, and he tried the steak despite not usually eating meat. Several mention complimentary extras, and one found a handwritten birthday card waiting at the table.
Customer Review Summary
Steaks anchor the praise at Cona, with reviewers calling them cooked to perfection, singling out a sirloin as one of the best they have eaten, and returning repeatedly to the quality of the meat. Close behind is the hospitality, with diners describing staff as welcoming and attentive without being overbearing, regularly checking in and clearing dishes. Dessert earns mentions too, including a pistachio Bakewell tart that one regular returns for, and one reviewer recommends the Sunday menu. Many visits are birthdays or anniversaries, and the atmosphere is described as elegant, relaxed, cozy and modern, though one reviewer calls the place small. The only criticism is a returning diner's memory that the room used to get hot when full, which they say better ventilation has since fixed. One parent notes that staff made their five-year-old comfortable, and he tried the steak despite not usually eating meat. Several mention complimentary extras, and one found a handwritten birthday card waiting at the table.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“We visited Cona Restaurant in Bradford to celebrate my husband’s birthday, and I can honestly say it was one of the best dining experiences we’ve had. From the moment we arrived, the customer service was absolutely 10/10. Every member of staff was welcoming, attentive, professional, and made us feel genuinely looked after throughout the evening. They went above and beyond to make my husband’s birthday feel special. The food was exceptional — beautifully presented, full of flavour, and cooked to perfection. The steaks were outstanding and you can really tell that Cona uses high-quality ingredients. The atmosphere was elegant, relaxed, and perfect for a birthday celebration. What stood out the most was the level of hospitality. The staff were friendly without being overbearing, regularly checked on us, and ensured everything was perfect from start to finish. Thank you, Cona, for making my husband’s birthday such a memorable occasion. We left feeling extremely satisfied and will definitely be returning again soon. Highly recommend to anyone looking for amazing food, a luxury dining experience, and truly outstanding customer service in Bradford!”
- Google user
“Amazing food and outstanding service! Everything we ordered was fresh, delicious, and full of flavour. Ali and Ibby were both fantastic—friendly, attentive, and professional throughout our visit. They made us feel very welcome and ensured we had everything we needed. Their excellent service really added to a great dining experience. Highly recommend, and we’ll definitely be back!”
- Google user
“Visited restaurants around the world and Cona has to be, by far, my all time favourite place to go. Not only has the meal always been a 10/10 experience, but the staff have always been extremely friendly and go above and beyond to make your visit truly memorable. Umar deserves an honourable mention for making my birthday one to cherish. Thank you to the whole team. Will definitely be coming back (especially for the pistachio Bakewell tart :))”
- Google user
“Went there yesterday for a family meal for my husbands birthday and the service was amazing. The staff were very nice and very welcoming. They made my son feel so comfortable and that’s a big thing whenever we go out for food (he’s 5). The food was amazing, the steak was delicious even my son tried it and he doesn’t normally eat meat and thank you for the complimentary food! Absolutely coming back! Was amazing atmosphere.”
- Google user
“Absolutely fantastic experience at Cona in Bradford! The food was amazing from start to finish — every dish was full of flavour, beautifully presented, and cooked to perfection. You can really tell they care about quality and attention to detail. The service was equally excellent. The staff were welcoming, attentive, and made us feel looked after throughout the whole visit without being overbearing. Everything arrived promptly, and the atmosphere was warm and enjoyable. Highly recommend Cona to anyone looking for great food and outstanding service. Will definitely be returning! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐”
Highlights
“Minimalist space with booths and designer lighting, for menu of prime beef cuts and seasonal dishes.”
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Popular for solo dining
- Organic dishes
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Accepts reservations
- Dine-in
- Family-friendly
- Cozy
Show more amenities
- Onsite services
- Coffee
- Organic dishes
- Lunch
- Dessert
- Solo dining
- Dining options· 4
- Dinner
- Catering
- Seating
- Table service
- Planning· 3
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Reservations required
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Atmosphere· 3
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Upscale
- Accessibility· 3
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Crowd· 3
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Transgender safespace
- Parking· 3
- Free street parking
- Paid parking lot
- Usually plenty of parking
Location
Steakhouses near Cona Restaurant
- 1.9 mi£20–60
steaks, lamb chops, beef bbq ribs
- Miller & Carter Horsforth4.73,5435.9 mi away£30–70
steak cooked to perfection, ribeye steak, lunchtime menu value
- Miller & Carter Mirfield4.53,8457.4 mi away£30–70
ribeye steak, sirloin steak, fixed lunch menu
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cona Restaurant | 4.5773 | — | £100+ | wagyu sirloin, steak cooked to perfection, complimentary extras |
| Bison Steakhouse BRADFORD | 4.7783 | 1.9 mi | £20–60 | steaks, lamb chops, beef bbq ribs |
| Miller & Carter Horsforth | 4.73,543 | 5.9 mi away | £30–70 | steak cooked to perfection, ribeye steak, lunchtime menu value |
| Miller & Carter Mirfield | 4.53,845 | 7.4 mi away | £30–70 | ribeye steak, sirloin steak, fixed lunch menu |
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