The 30 Best Italian restaurant in Leeds

“We went early in the evening for dinner and had no reservations. Luckily someone who had reserved didn’t turn up and so we got a table. The food was absolutely delectable and lip smacking . I could click only two photos although we had ordered 3 appetisers and a main course. The Bruschetta with Bufala and Parma - Belliisomo…Pappardelle Guanciale Pistacchio E Stracciatella was a first time for me… it was nice but would have loved some more olive oil in it. The Calamari Frito was very good too and the chili garlic mayo added that zing..we also ordered the Insalata Balsamica … fresh rocket and salad leaves, cherry tomatoes and some onion make it a lovely accompaniment for fibre.. while I wanted to try a dessert, we were too full and hence didn’t . Prior reservations are highly recommended”

“I haven’t had a burger of this quality in a long time. The quality of the ingredients that went into the burger is miles better than anything else I have ever tried.”

“Amazing food. Nice little bread entrees. Starters were lovely. Nice pate, mozzarella triangles. The ribs were insane. The lasagna was too hot to eat so took it home and was lovely. Chicken liver and calzone all amazing. Price for 5 drinks(one bottle of wine) 5 starters and mains 175. Can't wait to go back!”

“I loved the food, atmosphere and services but mostly the cold Borscht soup. Will be back soon”

“We have eaten brunch/breakfast and pizzas from here on several occasions, every single visit and the food is always spot on, served fresh & hot with a lovely atmosphere and the staff are as attentive as you need them to be without being in your face. Now, we went to the restaurant for dinner and yes the choice isn't massive, but it is enough and what they do, they do incredibly well. We were a party of 5 and all of us thoroughly enjoyed our meal and drinks, the burrata was fresh and light, the steak was cooked to perfection and the seafood linguini was delicious. A very enjoyable visit and I wouldn't hesitate to go again.”

“A wonderful eating experience from start to finish. The decor and vibe of the place is stylish and relaxed. Went as a party of 4 (and a half) , 2 vegans, 1 veggi and 1 meat eater and we were all catered for. We also had my 3 month old son, who I felt completely at ease feeding in the restaurant and the staff were lovely with. Absolutely amazing vegan food! There's an entire separate menu, giving you so much choice. Beautifully presented, tastes sensational. The staff are genuine, attentive and professional. Will definitely be back. Thank you for a special evening.”

“10/10 spot if you are looking for somewhere romantic. The staff were so nice and friendly, the food was spot on. Service was excellent and the decor inside was amazing. I definitely recommend this spot if your looking for a cute romantic dinner spot”

“Sunday lunch with family. Great place in an unusual setting. Food was excellent and so was the service. Definitely worth a visit”

“Booked last minute for a birthday celebration. Was offered both a la carte and Sunday early diners menu, which was good value and had a wide choice. We had 3 courses, coffees, plus drinks and prices were very reasonable and portions large and tasty. Service was excellent, warm and friendly. Would definitely recommend.”

“This is our favourite cafe to eat in when we come into Wakefield. The bagels are delicious with a good selection of fillings and bread including gluten free. Today we had a Manhattan and a Moroccan .”

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We had the most wonderful family meal at Escape Restaurant in Horsforth! From the moment we walked in, we felt so welcome ,the staff were friendly, attentive, and made sure everything was perfect. The food was absolutely delicious ,beautifully cooked, full of flavour, and with plenty of choice for everyone in the family. The atmosphere was relaxed yet special, making it the perfect place to enjoy time together. It’s rare to find somewhere that feels both stylish and family-friendly, but Escape manages it perfectly. We’ll definitely be coming back again ,highly recommended!”

“What a delightful place for a celebration or even just a drink. The quality of the food is top notch and worth the trip. Staff are friendly and able to make adjustments as required. The bruschetta was strong with garlic and the tomatoes were very fresh and juicy. The chicken was thin and crispy, paired with the delicious spaghetti topped with fresh tomatoes and basil. The meal was finished off with zeppola. This is a crispy choux bun filled with sweet vanilla cream. I was able to get this without the cherries and it was perfect. We will defiantly be back when we come back to Leeds!”

“Another hidden jem. Lovely little Italian restaurant - very good service and friendly too. They have an extensive menu and what we had was extremely tasty with good sized portions. The tomato garlic bread we had to start with was so good it was to die for! Lots more on the menu I want to try. The wine was excellent too and good quality. The coffee is sooooo tasty. We will be back.”

“Love Rudys! Pizza was amazing as always, fresh and tasty. It was incredibly busy so service was a little slow and it took a while to order desserts and more drinks but when we did get served they were so lovely.”

“One of the best pizza places I've been to in the UK, much above Domino's or Pizza Hut! Interior has a relaxed feel and menus are given right away, seating is comfortable too. Had their pizza with anchovies, tomatoes, mozzarella, capers, garlic and oregano these toppings were fresh and just the right combo of tomato sauce with cheese!”

“Second visit to L'Aquila and another great experience. Between the 4 of us, we had 3 different pasta dishes and a pizza - all really good quality and just right portion sizes. Beer and wine goid choice and decent prices. Both visits have felt like the front of house staff could do with one more at busy times as it was a little slow to take drinks then food orders, and a big gap between serving starters and mains (we like a decent gap, but this was a tad lengthy). Definitely didn't spoil the experience, so don't let it put you off - just be aware and look forward to a bit of a more relaxed pace than you might be used to. We will be back soon.”

“Best pizzas ever anywhere. Haven’t had one for ages . Had one tonight, was a great idea and just showed what we had been missing. Simply the best pizza base ANYWHERE”

“Highly recommend this Italian PET-FRIENDLY restaurant. Excellent food especially chocolate pudding with rich smooth chocolate inside. Very friendly staff and great service. Definitely will visit again with my dogs!”

“One of the best pizzas I have had! Tasted absolutely amazing and the food came very quick! Also had cheesecake for desert which was incredible! Price was decent, would 100% come back here! Definitely book a table as the restaurant was very busy around dinner time.”

“We visited for the first time this weekend. The food was delicious and great portion sizes. I had the goats cheese and my wife had garlic mushrooms. They were fantastic. I then had the chicken on skewers with rice and bbq sauce andmy wife had the steak. Great portion sizes and couldnt finish it all. Nice atmosphere with attentive and welcoming staff. We will be back the next time we are in York. Highly recommended, give it a try you will not be disappointed.”

“Very good Italian restaurant Decent food and huge portions Homemade tiramisu is amazing!”

“Never had a bad meal here! Always super tasty, lovely atmosphere staff always pleasant and attentive”

“Good food. We went for my partners birthday. Great service. Throughly enjoyed it.”

“The gnocchi, pasta Oliver was great but the calamari was stunning!!! Good service and reasonable prices”

“I booked a table here for my birthday Breakfast. It was recommended by a close friend. I'm not a big eater so opted for the veggie full breakfast. I thought It was slightly more food than I could manage. But by far one of the tastiest veddie breakfasts I've ever had. I'd go again as a treat.”

“I came here after my partner's graduation because it was dedicated gluten free and it did not disappoint! The choice is amazing, the staff are super friendly and the food is made fresh (you can taste it !). I really enjoyed my non alcoholic cocktail. All the food was amazing! The calamari was the best I have tasted !”

“We were served today by Oliver who was fabulous… polite, attentive, an absolute pleasure. The food was first class as always and the wine recommended was lovely. Knowing we were celebrating an anniversary, Oliver surprised us with the most amazing plated up chocolate cake. Thank you!”

“Had a great time at La Besi ! The food was 10/10 ! They even gave us garlic bread on the house. Overall amazing service and even better food.”

“Fab evening meal here last night - great good, really friendly staff (perfectly on the right side of attentiveness) and very reasonable prices. Unfortunately for this lovely restaurant, its owner and staff, we realised afterwards that we'd seen what is sadly becoming an increasing issue of people running up large bills and then trying to get away without paying: a very loud and entitled family of four were seated near us; we noticed them ordering a lot (and being advised by the staff about portion sizes and what would be arriving, so as not to over-order) and they were very happy, smiling, laughing and talking loudly through their whole meal. The wait staff then took away empty plates at the end. We only saw as they went to pay that the man was now (quietly) trying to create an issue, and after they left, the staff were very upset. We spoke with the owner, and this family had complained that there was a problem with one of the meals - which, to note, they had eaten IN ITS ENTIRETY - so had been trying to blag the whole bill free. Absolutely disgusting behaviour from these obnoxious and selfish diners. From the impact alone on the staff, they should be thoroughly ashamed of what they did.”

“Ollie was a fantastic host and very attentive. Only let down was a longer wait between appetiser/starter and main but we were there on a Saturday evening and it was very busy! Food was so good. The steak was very very tasty! Thank you for a lovely evening.”