Buon Apps River Lounge and Italian Restaurant in Leeds

Lobster ravioli, served luke warm. Cheese and biscuits, laughable the portion was so small. I know restarants are struggling at the moment but........ Please don't serve tepid food and small portions. The onion chutney was runny and tastless. I wouldn't return or advise friends, family or colleagues to eat there.

Really lovely Italian food, will definitely be back. Superb service from start to finish.

Lovely food and great service ... a real treat!

This might be a new favourite restaurant, absolutely gorgeous food and the build is fantastic it’s a 5 star restaurant tucked away with a lovely view of the river. The staff were great too thank you all for the fantastic night!

Gorgeous river side location. Fantastic food, lasagna was delicious.

Set in a stunning location next to the river Wear and the food is to die for. I had the pizza which was right up there with the best pizza I’ve ever had. Highly recommend Buon Apps for a special occasion.

Perfect setting with great food, service, and a wonderful ambience

Amazing food with a beautiful view. Fantastic service too. Thank you!

Excellent service and high quality fare.

Lovely food, very accommodating to a group of five adults and two babies under, or about, a year.

From the minute you walk through the door you step into a 'taste' of Italy. A warm welcome for sure. We were placed at a window table, looking out over the Wharfe. We were greeted by charming Sicilian lady ( obviously proud of her heritage). The menu is vast and so tempting. The food was 'amazing', the wine was a beautiful smooth Chianti (available by the glass too!). As we left after a lovely culinary experience we spotted a shelf of 'goodies'....cantuccini to go. Overall a great experience.

Everything was spot on! Gorgeous food, fantastic service and a lovely venue. We are visiting from Australia and have already booked another slot for before we leave, highly recommend!

An absolute gem of a place oozing Italian authenticity. We've been back to Buon Apps numerous times since it opened several years ago. The service has always been excellent and the food delicious. The covered outdoor dining area is a great addition and I'd highly recommend the daily specials. Booking is essential as this place is deservedly popular.

Stopped off for a couple of drinks, staff seemed a bit fed up, outside area needs lots of TLC. Understand the inside area is probably the main focus but it was pretty mucky outside too which let it down for us.

A lunch for two on the Terrace. Great people, wonderful service and amazing food. For the quality, great value!

Delicious food!! Lovely staff!! Wonderful location

Great restaurant - consistently good on multiple visits. Food and service faultless.

Beautiful views of the river, lovely dining.

Food as good as always, service today very slow hopefully just a one off

A very distinctive and elegant Italian restaurant. I recommend visiting it. It is a charming place and next to the river

The food, the staff, the venue, the location. Everything is fantastic here.

Good food, service is less good. Just returned this evening. Food is great and can’t fault it. But service standard aren’t as good as they used to be. Been here probably close to double-digits over the past few years. However, having more and more things that are putting us off. Was stood waiting to be seated or even acknowledged when we arrived for longer than was reasonable. When finally greeted by the gentleman I assume to be owner/operator, he seemed annoyed and distracted. Not a warm welcome. Partner ordered a Pinot Grigio and was brought a red wine (maybe a Pinot Noir?), when we corrected this there was no apology. Later, when she asked for another glass, again, a glass of red wine was brought out. Frustrating for the same error twice. Our mains were also brought to another table, before then being returned and eventually brought to us. I don’t mind pay the prices, but the service needs to be on point, which sadly it was not. Previous visit, we were waiting 20 minutes past our booking time in the bar area until our table was free. Wasn’t very impressed then either.

Delicious food - the frito misto was a good helping and very tasty. And my seafood dish, cacciucco lungomare, was absolutely gorgeous. Attentive service too without being in your face. I hope to revisit soon!

What an experience. We dined at 4pm on Saturday with our friends to celebrate our anniversary. We received top class service from Chris and the other waiting on staff. The meal didn't disappoint. The quality of the food was amazing from starters to desserts. We were not rushed and the meal was delivered with perfect gaps for us all to chat. Wonderful thankyou, what a way to celebrate an Anniversary. Perfect in everyway.

My friend and I had lunch from the fixed price lunch menu and our meals were delicious. The service was excellent and the ambience great. Highly recommended.

You can't actually see anything of the river when you sit inside. Service is good and my pinsa was perfect. Disadvantage: If a group doesn't order everything from the party menu, there shouldn't be a "greetings from the kitchen" at all, that's petty.

Great meal for my birthday and they even put a card on our table, great food and service, would recommend to anyone

Food was exceptional. Service was excellent, friendly, helpful, prompt. Was a little loud with one table a bit over the top , but that can't be helped. Wonderful place, pity it was raining. Would love to return in sunny weather.

Perfect location and perfect food. We found service tonight was slow even when it wasn't full - ordered drinks, asked three times and our course was almost finished before drinks arrived.

Excellent food and service 10/10

One of our group was very ill from the salmon. The starters were overpriced but nice, the chicken salad a bit dull. Lovely surroundings, calm atmosphere. Shame the waitress couldn't answer questions about the menu. A lot of people give positive reviews but I didn't find it anything special apart from the surroundings and view. Due to food poisoning could not recommend

Lovely location but food was a little cold and nothing special (also one meal was 20 minutes later than all the others and no one seemed to think this was a problem). The price point doesn't quite measure up unfortunately (pretty basic pub food- though the desserts were better).

Pleasant environment food ok but some prices a bit higher than the average.

Went here for a drink by the river, it seems if you want to sit outside you have to use an app to order drinks. Tried this and the app crashed whilst making payment, so we had to leave as table service or going to the bar is not an option. I wouldn’t mind but the drinks here are very expensive £9.10 for a 175ml of wine, I expect better service.

Great setting and atmosphere. Drinks expensive. Bacon on salad burnt. Not addressed when we mentioned it.

Food and service were fantastic we can’t wait to go back

Nice greeting. Given a table overlooking the river. Food and service was excellent. My grandson and I loved it. The pasta with the wild boar ragu was amazing. Thanks

Lovely place. Great staff and food. When the weather is good it's great location to sit outdoors.

Fabulous place. Tasty food, lovely setting with view over the water. Had a pleasant walk with dog before our meal . The outside seating - under cover was lovely...fresh, but warm..lots of beautiful plants.. bougainvillea, olive trees . Some very delicious vegan desserts... always a good sign ! .

Absolutely top class family lunch experience. The location and atmosphere is top notch, and the food is outstanding Italian cuisine. Absolutely delicious.

First time here. We were not disappointed, Great location, gorgeous food and lovely staff! We will be back!

Excellent - great setting (try and get a table upstairs by the window overlooking the river) - lots of choice that offers something more than the usual. Food was really great with a good choice of wines by the glass!

A lovely early evening meal with out 3 year old. He and his doll made to feel very welcome with a high chair for the doll! A lovely meal and a lovely experience. Thanks so much 😊

This place has it right...all of it...

Delicious food, lovely staff and a great atmosphere.

Buon Apps is situated in a beautiful location next to the River Wharfe. The food we had was of a very high standard, and we were really impressed by the service. The restaurant has a great vibe about it and feels very authentic. Prices are slightly above average. There is a small section inside the main restaurant where you can buy genuine Italian chocolate and biscuits. Buon Apps comes highly recommended. There is ample car parking right next to the restaurant.

Lovely meal. There were 13 of us, so we had to pre book our order. I was worried that the meal would be over too quickly, but the service wasn't rushed and, even though it was really busy, we didn't feel pressured to leave the second we'd finished. Really enjoyed the meal and the service.

I have eaten at burn apps numerous times and the food and service is always brilliant. Most recently we went to celebrate our nanny’s birthday and I had requested a table with good access and few stairs. We were sat on the ground floor near the kitchen, We had a lovely view of the river from the table and the room was not noisy so no need to shout to have a conversation like you have to in some restaurants. We were all pleased with our meals and would recommend the lasagne & bucatini all'amatriciana.

Excellent Italian food with very good atmosphere

Good staff. Pleasant surroundings.

Lovely Riverside restaurant. Very popular.

Best Italian food I’ve had outside of Italy!

Wonderful meal for our anniversary.

I’ve eaten here a few times and chose it to celebrate my mum’s 80th birthday, we were a group of 17 What a fabulous afternoon we all had. The service was exceptional. All the food came out together and piping hot. Everyone loved their food, my roast porchetta was delicious. We ordered a gluten free cake, which was moist and tasty. It came beautifully decorated and then they sliced up for everyone. Five star for the food, service and ambience

Very nice, we all enjoyed our meals😁

Loved it. Gorgeous setting next to the river wharfe

Lovely views and it was very busy. We had table at 5pm and it was full by the time we left. Very friendly staff and food excellent.

With daughter and sister celebrated Mother's Day yesterday evening. First visit and totally enjoyed everything. Will certainly visit again. Any chance bigger cushions on the terrace seats as a little low for me.? However, the lit up terrace dining area overlooking the River is delightful and such an atmospheric area to enjoy cocktails and excellent food.

A superb authentic Italian restaurant with exceptional service.

Very poor gluten free options and no pizza base available. When asked they didn't seem interested. Could only have chips or salad.

Really nice food and service, in a very stunning location. All the staff are amazing really helpful. Love coming to eat at Buon Apps always a great experience

Delicious food, a real treat, in a gorgeous setting. Staff are very welcoming

Beautiful food in a beautiful setting

My goodness, what a wonderful restaurant. Such food, such service and lovely atmosphere. We will be back, probably more regularly.

It's a very pleasant Restaurant with able staff. The menu is to die for. I've never tried the meal I had today, and it was was just divine, 5☆

Lovely setting, beautiful food and staff were really appreciative of our custom, well recommended

Really lovely food in a really relaxed atmosphere. 10 out of 10..

Location great, food nice but not startling. Service diabolicslly slow would not rush back

Went here with as a party of four. The service was good the food was nice. My only real complaint was the size of the toilets.

Beautiful food served promptly in the outdoor seating which had a incredible ambiance and although it was very cold outside it was beautifully warm inside.

Nice meal but nothing special. The calamari starter was disappointing, certainly not the best I have had. Creme brulee pudding was lovely and made up for it.

Delicious food and excellent service, in lovely surroundings

Brilliant service, lovely atmosphere and delicious food. Good amount of vegan options clearly labelled on the menu. Our first visit but will definitely be back.

Lovely place with great views over the river, I had the leek and potato soup that lacked any real flavour or the sweetness normally associated with leeks. My main was the Pappardelle Bolognese, which was ok but not fantastic, I would go back though, if nothing else, for the lovely atmosphere.

Lovely lunch, food is very nice, but the portion size could be better.... Service is excellent.

Amazing restaurant with great food, they even offer gluten free options! The atmosphere is very warm and cozy whilst the customer service was lovely.

I haven't been but it's a great location and looks really nice 🍷🍝

Very nice place,beautiful Very nice Italian food 😋

Amazing place, fantastic set up

Beautiful place, beautiful food

Overrated .. average food/service. Lacks Joie de Vivre and sensible prices ... pizza shouldn't be c.£15 unless family size!

Staff were attentive and food was amazing.

Pretty restaurant in great riverside location. Myself and guest both had pasta dishes and salads which we found to be just ok - nothing special and rather expensive. The sweets however were of a much better standard - the tiramisu is to die for. The service was polite and attentive.

Lovely setting & Lovely food. My only criticism is when I arrived at the restaurant, not one member of staff acknowledged me & left me standing in the entrance. No matter how busy you are, at least have the courtesy to say "I won't be long" or something.

Excellent location - with views over the weir. Brilliant service, considered menu and great wine list. Sit outside if the weather is fine. Well worth a visit (book in advance).

Vibrant restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating. We really enjoyed the fish dish - cod, seabass and large prawns . Interesting bread selection with oil to dip in and olives.

What a find! We came across this place completely by chance after a nice walk by the river in Otley. We hadn't booked so didn't eat. Very busy, great atmosphere and both the menu and food looked great! We gave already planned a return visit to eat there.

amazing place with great service :) One of best I ever been

This place is a gem. Very scenic and the food is excellent.

Great location by the river. Service was efficient and friendly but fortunately our food was bang average at best- a shame.

Amazing place to go, so much choice with food and all the food we had was lovely. Would defiantly come back here again!

Excellent food, nicely presented with 5* service. Thank you Buon Apps for a lovely evening

We took our kids here, one aged 4 and one aged 2 months, as our eldest had been asking for pizza for lunch. When we got inside we had a bit of a panic as it is a gorgeous restaurant, and we felt perhaps a bit too classy for a family pizza lunch. But we were welcomed and looked after so well, we had the best time, and our four year old loved looking out onto the river. The food was all so delicious, and I loved the fact they had vegan options on the menu already! It made our experience just perfect. We will definitely be back! Thank you Buon Apps.

Perfect on all fronts. Our local go to for a good meal.

Went for a birthday meal. Quick friendly service and an extensive menu. I went for the belly pork which was lovely and shared Tiramisu and lemon cheesecake. All delicious

Fantastic location brilliant food great service

Really tasty food, fantastic staff and a stunning location, who could ask gor more.

Fantastic service. Excellent food. Great atmosphere. The very best !

Always delivers. Superb food, lovely ambience, my favourite place to dine

Lovely to sit by the river and enjoy good food and service.