Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - Leeds City Centre

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   siobhan

   London2 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   This was a lovely find on a recent visit to Leeds. We were so glad we booked in advance as this is a popular eatery. The food was fabulous and authentic, which we loved, as we had recently been to Naples and Sicily. The ambience was great, super busy, and with lovely decor, as were the loos! The staff, especially David, made great recommendations for food and wine, and we were not disappointed. I would highly recommend Riva's to anyone; great value for money.
   

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   Jacqui

   Yorkshire1 review

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   A great restaurant with wonderful staff and incredible food. Loved it.
   

   Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - Leeds City CentreResponded 2 days ago

   Thank you for your kind words! We're delighted you loved the food and service. Hope to see you again soon! 😊
   

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   jonathan VIP

   London5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great food, the restaurant was packed & Aldo who looked after us was amazing
   

   Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - Leeds City CentreResponded 5 days ago

   Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're delighted you enjoyed the food and that Aldo took great care of you, even on a busy night. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
   

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   Chris

   Buckinghamshire4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 1 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Awesome experience from start to end - attentive, friendly service and excellent food.
   

   Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - Leeds City CentreResponded on 2 March 2025

   Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted you had an awesome experience and enjoyed both the service and food. Looking forward to welcoming you back soon! 😊
   

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   Tony

   Yorkshire2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 22 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Lovely ambience as seated downstairs. Very busy but waiters were super attentive. Starter came out a little cold so asked if it could be warmed up but waiter/manager insisted that the chef would make a fresh one and was faultless. Mains were beautiful and so was the wine. Very reasonable prices for the centre of Leeds and won't hesitate to return.... in fact we're really looking forward to it 😍👌
   

   Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - Leeds City CentreResponded on 28 February 2025

   Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re so glad to hear you enjoyed the ambience and the service. It’s wonderful that we could quickly resolve the starter issue to your satisfaction. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another great experience!
   

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   Linda

   Yorkshire2 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 22 February 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Good food well prepared and very tasty. Excellent service even though the venue was very busy. A little on the expensive side.
   

   Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - Leeds City CentreResponded on 23 February 2025

   Thank you for your feedback! We're delighted you enjoyed the food and service, even during a busy time. We strive to provide a high-quality experience, and we appreciate your thoughts on pricing. Hope to welcome you back soon! 😊
   

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   Itab

   Yorkshire1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 16 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   It was perfect. The tasiest Italian food you'll ever have, the interior design is beautiful, and the service was so friendly and excellent. And for what was a very posh place with amazing food, the prices weren't bad! My new favourite Italian place!!
   

   Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - Leeds City CentreResponded on 17 February 2025

   Thank you for your lovely review! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the food, atmosphere, and friendly service. It’s great to know you found the experience both special and good value. We’re honoured to be your new favourite Italian spot—hope to see you again soon! Grazie mille! :)
   

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   Pawel

   Yorkshire1 review

   3.0

   Dined on 14 February 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Best restaurant atmosphere in leeds by far but the food could definitely be improved. Some of the food seemed to lack seasoning and tasted very plain
   

   Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - Leeds City CentreResponded on 16 February 2025

   Thank you for your feedback! Great to hear you loved the atmosphere, but we're sorry the food didn’t fully meet your expectations. We always aim for authentic, flavourful dishes, so we appreciate your comments and will take them on board. If you'd like to share more details about what you ordered, we'd be happy to investigate further. We’d love to welcome you back for a better experience. Grazie mille! :)
   

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   Lauren

   Yorkshire1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 12 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I booked Riva Blu for an early valentines meal with my girlfriend. However we just ate off the main menu and we weren’t disappointed. Every dish, starter, main and, dessert was incredible and we ate the lot! The service from the staff were brilliant offering advice, opinions and informing us about the dishes we chose as well as letting us know to sign up via a QR code to get 50% off a bottle of wine. Overall the experience was amazing from ambience, food and the staff. We’ll definitely be coming back! We’ve told everyone from family to friends so hopefully our next booking will be a big one! Thanks again for such a wonderful evening.
   

   Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - Leeds City CentreResponded on 13 February 2025

   Thank you for your fantastic review! It’s wonderful to hear your early Valentine’s meal was such a great experience. From the incredible food to the attentive service, it sounds like a perfect evening. We truly appreciate you spreading the word and would love to welcome you and your family and friends next time. Grazie mille! :)
   

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    Molly VIP

    Yorkshire2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 5 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Had a lovely spontaneous meal with my best friend. Atmosphere was perfect, friendly staff and amazing food.
    

    Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - Leeds City CentreResponded on 7 February 2025

    Sounds like a fantastic evening! Great company, delicious food, and a perfect atmosphere—what more could you ask for? Hope you visit again soon!
    

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