With so many excellent Italian restaurants to choose from, narrowing it down to just 15 is quite a challenge.
This week, we’ve consulted Google to find eateries with ratings of over 4.5 out of 5 stars, as well as reviews from previous customers regarding their experiences.
Here are 15 top-rated Italian restaurants to try in Leeds:
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7. Zucco - 4.8/5 based on 563 reviews
Customer Doug Morris said: "Lovely lunch, beautiful food with attentive but not intrusive service. Priced reasonably for what you get, top quality food expertly cooked." | James Hardisty
8. SARTO 4.5/5 based on 412 reviews
One person said: "This is my favourite pasta place in Leeds! The food is great quality, freshly made, tasty and they have options for everyone. The portion size is just right and they have a great selection of wines to enjoy with the pasta. It's a casual place with a great atmosphere and really friendly staff!" | Gary Longbottom
9. Franco's - 4.6/5 based on 1,200 reviews
One person said: "Tonight we visited Franco’s and it was an exceptional experience from start to finish. Franco and the staff are very welcoming, polite and go above and beyond for their customers offering a wide variety of meals. We highly recommend visiting here" | The Living Care Group Limited/Google
10. Riva Blu - 4.6/5 based on 2,700 reviews
One reviewer said: "Amazing Food, Amazing Atmosphere, Amazing Service! highly recommend!!" | James Hardisty
11. La Piola - 4.9/5 based on 400 reviews
One person said: "Amazing food and even better service, great dinner/date night spot." | Tony Johnson
12. La Terrasse Brasserie
One reviewer wrote: "Visited here last weekend and what a treat it was! A small restaurant but has plenty of character the staff were wonderful! The service could have been a little better but there were only 2 staff members and it wasn’t so slow that it ruined the evening" | La Terrasse Brasserie - 4.9/5 based on 100 reviews