Da Sandro Pizzaria/ristarante in Kirklees

Food was gorgeous. Every person at the table loved their starters, mains and desserts. Very busy evening with a great atmosphere. Service however, was rubbish. Took nearly half an hour to order food after we got our drinks, then a long time between each course, where I had to prompt our waitress twice to either take our order, or bring out cutlery with mains/desserts. Basic stuff. I also never received the coffee I ordered. I did feel sorry for our waitress as I'm not even sure we were "her" table to look after. Just seemed like a lot of young teens with no idea what they were doing. I really expected better. Disappointing.

Oh my god the food was exquisite and it had loads of depth to it I would say the best Italian food I have ever had!!

Where do I start? I thought the service was shocking. I’m a vegetarian, there’s a very limited choice of mains particularly. I asked for a vegetarian pizza but with no aubergines (as a previous visit proved too much aubergine!!) the waiter, who I think was one of the managers, seemed very reluctant to accept the order! Eventually, he said he would remove the aubergines!! When the pizza came I couldn’t cut through it so had to just tear it! Then we asked for a jug of water and I asked for a nosecco. I was brought a Prosecco !! I was driving!! We had to ask for the table to be cleared then we had to ask for a dessert menu and they didn’t come to take our order!! Obviously I didn’t leave a tip!! would not recommend this place at all!!!

Family party for 12 for my mother’s 80th. Food and service were exceptional. The atmosphere was perfect for a family celebration. Disabled access was very good indeed. We will be back again soon. Thank you to all the staff 👍🏼👌🥂

Lovely decor, efficient service and, most important, delicious food.

Lovely spot. Best restaurant in Huddersfield by far, always visit when I'm back home.

Outstanding service from all the staff,specially Julliano ,made us feel so welcomed and appreciated! All the food was exceptional,however the stake was a bit chewy compared with other times (it might have been the cut of meat).The gamberoni picante were delicious and probably my favourite part of the meal. The lamb chops were excellent and perfect cooked and seasoned. Thank you so much for the birthday lovely limoncello shots,perfect ending of a wonderful meal!

It was nice experience and beautiful atmosphere !

Really good food and lovely staff. Not cheap but worth every penny. Really impressed

I had a terrible experience at Da Sandro Restaurant during my stay at Briar Hotel. The service was incredibly poor. The waiter initially refused to provide a drinks menu and only offered non-alcoholic options. When I finally received a menu, it was brought by a different waiter. The manager's apology was insincere. I would not recommend this restaurant to anyone.

Classic Italian menu from the 80s but all well presented and well cooked, so don't be fooled. This place knows what it's doing. A good atmosphere and attentive and professional staff. You can rely on this place, it's not groundbreaking, but it usually tastes really good.

An excellent evening. Group of 6 met up, this was special as we hadn't met together for a number of years. Da Sandros is a long established Italian restaurant in Huddersfield and I must say the food was great. The service was 1st class and the restaurant had a buzz about it. Even on a Tuesday evening the restaurant was very busy and a reservation was essential for a larger party.

It was, as the Italians say; very good

Love this place, would recommend for any occasion

Amazing service as always. My colleagues now don't want to go anywhere else!!

Upon arrival we were greated by a gentleman, told our table wasn't ready and ushered to the bar area. This is where the problems started. It took over ten minutes to get served. Sometime later we were taken to our table which once we'd sat down we realised it rocked, easy fix with a napkin but why has this not been noticed. Food is average at best. I had the SANGUINACCIO to start. The sweet chili sauce was so spicy that you couldn't taste anything else on the plate and I like spicy. For my main I ordered a pizza and a side of zucchini fritters. The pizza was soggy and appeared to have tinned mushrooms on it. The zucchini fritters didn't even arrive. Whilst the rest of our party had deserts I decided to just have a hot chocolate to drink whilst they were eating. Nope they had all finished by the time I received it. Whilst we were still eating they decided to slide to extra chairs in-between us. Could this not have waited. Overall it was a negative experience. It appear they treat their customers as a necessary evil.

Some may find it a bit noisy, but I can't fault the quality of the food or service! One of our party was on call and had to take a phone call - the staff were happy to take his starter out to the car for him!

My sister invited us to go there. Food was very very nice. My wife is still talking about it now we are back in Australia.

Came here last month with my partner, our experience of the whole evening was really nice, the staff were so welcoming and the food was quality. We both had a 3 course meal, bottle of wine and a coke which came to just less than £100. The food and service matches the prices all day long. Definitely will call back here

We went on Father's Day, and although it was busy with tables of large groups the service was attentive. The food came quickly and all six in our party found both starters and mains delicious, we were too full for dessert. This was my first visit, the restaurant is quite far from where I live, but would definitely go again for a special occasion.

Have been dining at Da Sandros since it first opened and never really had a bad meal there the food is always good, as it was on this occasion Sunday 23rd June 2024 - unfortunately the staff on the day were oblivious to customer requirements, not being observant, not clearing tables between courses and totally disinterested in their job. It was embarassing for staff when they brought out the main dishes only to find that the table had not been cleared from the starters and had nowhere to place the dishes containing the main meals. It was the same when the mains were finished dishes were just left there, we had to ask a girl if she would clear the table which she did somewhat reluctantly. We then had to ask if we could see a desert menu, she brought one and never came back to take the order. Just really poor quality service and made what should have been a nice meal a very poor experience. We reported to matter to the manager on the day who apparently was aware of the situation but just offered a polite apology. Simply not good enough when paying over £200 for service that does not match the quality of the food. Normally we wouldn't think twice about dining at Da Sandro's but after that experience we would be cautious about booking again. Simply train staff to be aware of what is going on instead of wondering around tables making it look as though they are aware but not seeing the wood for the trees. We were not the only ones to complain on the day - truly disappointing.

5 star all round. Never had to ask for a drink. Food was amazing. Would highly recommend. 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

Been coming here for years and the whole family loves it, great authentic Italian food

Quality, Quality,Quality!! Quality Service! Quality Food! Quality Restaurant!! Really enjoyed the food and the atmosphere! Although busy for a Monday lunchtime, there was plenty of staff and virtually no waiting time! A definite return to restaurant despute the 170 mile round trip!!! Go!!...you won't be disappointed!!!!

Absolutely fabulous service, delicious food and the stuff couldn't do enough.

Fabulous 👌 Great Service, Fantastic Food, Great atmosphere

Lovely food and drink. Restaurant quite noisy. We asked to be seated in the quiet area when I booked but when we arrived no tables in the quieter area

6 of us ate here again experiencing good food and great service a usual Thanks Da Sandro team.

Great place for a family get together Lots of choices great quality of food Staff are very attentive and treat all customers with a warm friendly approach

Always a great place for family and grandkids

Nice Italian restaurant. It is considered one of the best in West Yorkshire. Free car parking. Strongly recommend.

You need to try this place at least once! We were so happy with our first night that we decided to dine in for the remainder of our trip. The staff are absolutely wonderful, the prices are very reasonable and the quality is good. It has more of a home style feel.

Fabulous food, service and atmosphere. Very professional staff. Had a lovely meal.

An amazing Italian restaurant, best place for a celebration...

Every dish is presented well and every dish we have had is delicious, authentic Italian! Fantastic staff, food excellent every visit. Friendly atmosphere. Recommended! We celebrated a birthday. 18 people.. What was so impressive was that the food came out in time, together, so no one had to wait more than a few minutes as they served us. Everyone loved their food. Complimenti!

Loved the food and the atmosphere was great, very busy restaurant. Only slight drawback, my chair leg collapsed under me and I nearly ended up on the deck! Replacement chair arrived but no word of apology or concern from management team.

Da Sandro restaurant offering a truly authentic Italian dining experience. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with a warm welcome from Fabio, the manager, who made us feel right at home. The staff were all incredibly attentive and well-trained, with Angelo taking our order and ensuring that everything was to our liking throughout the meal. The menu at Da Sandro is a true reflection of traditional Italian cuisine, with a wide variety of dishes to choose from. My wife opted for the Linguini Mare, a seafood pasta dish that was bursting with flavor. The freshness of the seafood combined with the perfectly cooked pasta made for a truly memorable dish. My son and I both decided to go for the filet steak, and we were not disappointed. The steaks were cooked to perfection, with a beautiful char on the outside and a juicy, tender center. The quality of the meat was evident, and it was clear that the chef took great care in preparing our dishes. My mother decided to go for the Lasagna, a classic Italian dish that can be hit or miss at many restaurants. However, at Da Sandro, the Lasagna was a true standout. The layers of pasta, meat, and cheese were perfectly balanced, and each bite was a delight. Overall, our dining experience at Da Sandro was top class. The food was exceptional, the service was impeccable, and the atmosphere was cozy and inviting. It is clear that the team at Da Sandro takes great pride in what they do, and it shows in every aspect of the restaurant. I would highly recommend Da Sandro to anyone looking for an authentic Italian dining experience in Huddersfield.

First visit & what a lovely experience. Such a beautiful environment. Great food & very helpful and friendly staff.

Good food and the staff were really helpful - my fiancé had to take a work call so they brought his starter out to the car in the car park which was really kind.

Ordered a veggi pizza. Arrived tepid at best. Veg (aubergene, courgette) were described as "roasted". Very chewey and tasteless. As i watched them making the pizza by hand the chef stopped and blew his nose on some blue tissue, didnt wash his hands aferwards. He then picked at his nose and scratched his inner ear using his little finger before carrying on with the pizza dough. He then used a pen he was using to take orders and proceeded to stick that in his ear. I was eating my pizza at the time but it didnt instill confidence on how mine was cooked. My son had spaghetti bolegnese and said mine was nicer. Very disappointed with food overall.

Great place with customer service at it's best. The whole experience is 5☆s plus.

Food, service and atmosphere is always of the highest quality. Cannot fault Da Sandros at all. They are also accommodating to peanut allergies. Always repeat custom at the best Italian restaurant around. Thank you for countless amazing dining experiences!

Brilliant place to take the family for good Italian food. Top service really nice staff.

Updated 6/4/2024 the old DaSandros is back 🙏🏽 Poor review added but they are back with excellent food so below no longer applies New pics added below was a couple of years ago now but the usual excellent standard has returned must have had a bad night ! Tonight was amazing ********************************************* With heavy heart I make this report about my favourite restaurant for the past 25 years . Never ever have I had a bad meal here always waiters attentive and food always top top quality BUT !!! and it’s a big but ! Weeks prior to a dear relatives 62nd wedding anniversary a table of 12 with a high chair was booked for last night Sunday 26th March at 6pm we arrived early and was told no table booked ! We had rang a week ago and even last night to reconfirm and was told all confirmed yet now no table ?!? However as he looked he said a table for 12 with high chair had been reserved in another name .. possible admin error but that has never happened before ! Sat at our table took an age to get our drinks from very young staff finally ordered our starters and mains . I always have the ribs for starters which usually comes in it’s own bowl with thick sticky sauce and has meat dropping off the bone what came was dry bones devoid of much meat and sauce I complained to two staff who said they would pass it on! Fillet steak again very small but perfectly cooked I have to admit . Now our favourite sides of vegetables at a fiver a portion used to be the highlight it’s clear either a change of chef or standards have dropped but small bowls with boiled veg one tossed in oil pretending to be roasted and another had a few pieces of rosemary on it ! Very poor show as it was early and not busy . I have been here Saturday night with it rammed and the food always spot on . Finally sweets ordered I had a cheese board but informed them must be gluten free crackers as I was sharing with partner who could have normal … eventually it came and for a tenner to see six Jacob crackers as the offering with three slivers of cheese was a disappointment. I queried are these gluten free as ordered yes I was told ! I said I didn’t know that Jacob crackers came in gf he said he would check he came back said sorry they aren’t he then took my side plate removed three crackers with his hands and put three gluten free in it’s place again with his hands ! Overall very poor . We eat out a lot and I am afraid you have ruined a 25 year memory for me and others in the group had been going longer ! Bill over £500 with a £50 addition for service charge . Family didn’t want to pay but we did and left . Da Sandro’s will always be busy as it has a loyal following but we travel 20 miles with a baby in several cars to spend over £500 and was left very disappointed with everyone saying the place had changed for the worst and better available nearer home . Sad end of a once great restaurant 2 stars for the memories only food and service poor ( no longer applies ) recent review added

Been visiting here for 20 years now and it's still our special place to go. The food and staff are amazing. I would highly recommend.

Absolutely loved my dining experience at this upscale restaurant! The ambiance was luxurious, and the staff were incredibly welcoming. It was surprising to see more staff than customers during midday, but it ensured impeccable service. Overall, a fantastic dining experience!

Long time not here. Ordered my usual double ribs starter and cheese garlic bread as a main. Grand but the BBQ "sauce" portion management team must have been working tonight 🤣🤣. In all seriousness, not the cheapest, but you pay for what you get. One of the best meals we've had in quite a while

Food has really gone down hill to what it used to be

Good tasty food. Always happy here

The restaurant is characterized by an elegant dinning room ... The service of the waiters is attentive and friendly... I really enjoyed the small selection of whiskeys in the bar... The cuisine is Italian with some suggestions a little more refined but that I really appreciated ... There is also a good choice in the wine list... I highly recommend it!

An execeptionally good lunch, service 1st class, the staff couldn't have been more helpful or friendly. Only one tiny disappointment, the mussels were smaller than on other occasions but the sauce was delicious.

Interesting experience. To be clear, the food isn't remotely authentic - the "focaccia" wasn't a focaccia at all, but a pizza base with oil on it - if I'd known that I wouldn't have ordered a pizza. The "authentic carbonara" had cream in it (that's not Italian). The front of house was vaguely terrifying in an amusing way, but this isn't a French restaurant. Overall, we had a good time, but mostly in spite of the food and staff. Wouldn't come back.

One of the best restaurants in Huddersfield

Just been for a birthday meal, everything spot on, food and service was brill, we will definitely be back. Thanks guys 👌👍

Main and dessert were superb, starter (prawns) wasn’t to my liking but that’s probably a me problem! Service was great and the ambience was really nice too.

Popped in tonight after the match. Most staff all good except for the manager. Made it very clear we needed to be quick and was poor when taking order. Talking over my dad and rushing him along. Food was good except the pasta dish which was oily. Lovely venue and pizza oven. Only other thing to be aware of is the early bird menu is a little confusing especially when you are being rushed along.

Thank you chefs for the tasty delicious dishes you prepare. The service was wonderful. Great dining experience finished of with complimentary Limoncello served by the manger

Every part of our visit was wonderful. Fabulous staff, helpful from the moment we arrived. Food is amazing. Can't wait to go back.

Lovely atmosphere, great service and lovely food at a good price.

I ate here last night, the service and atmosphere were good but the food wasn't. My meal packed flavour and the of the party all commented that the food was quite poor quality. I wouldn't eat here again.

Great menu choices with lots of staff to look after you. An enjoyable early evening valentine's day meal. Whilst it is not cheap, it was still good value for money.

Huddersfield's best restaurant! Been coming here since 2008 - 16th birthdays, 18th birthdays, came here after our wedding, our kids love it, food always spot on.

Amazing food and atmosphere with an all round great time

An absolutely lovely restaurant. We visited here with family on Sunday and it did not disappoint. We have been dining here for years and are always pleased. The staff are amazing, the atmosphere and food is wonderful. Perfect for a special occasion or meal with friends/family.

Always really good quality food and service.

another first class meal, at Da Sandro’s great service, food and wine

Poor service, 2 hours 30 minutes to serve 2 people is a little lengthy. The staff were not very attentive to our needs. Very noisy and chaotic. Food on the whole was very good. However it was too much effort to do a cheese and tomato garlic bread and we're advised we wouldn't be able to have this again. Please remember who is keeping you in business.

Attitude of senior waitress not good. Young waiter was excellent but lacked experience with menu .

Always a fabulous meal, with great service

Ample parking. Staff friendly helpful and informative Food delicious with amazing desserts Happy relaxed atmosphere I would thoroughly recommend this restaurant and will definitely visit again when next in the area

Amazing place and the food is superb. Friendly staff, highly recommended.

We ordered several pizzas from here and they was absolutely amazing. Even though they were just margaritas they was very cheesy with garlic

Great place for nice Italian meal.

Black pudding starter, Beef Stroganoff Main I was one of 12 who all loved the food, steaks / pizzas etc Fantastic, will be back with family members!

Loved this place, attentive staff, fabulous food 😍

Always good food, been coming here for years.

Wonderful food. Great service. Busy Christmas atmosphere. Thank you.

We had our annual yoga group Christmas Dinner and had a beautiful meal with very attentive staff in a great room with lots of ambiance.

Excellent service lovely food

Food was delicious, however took quite a while to get to us even though the restaurant didn't seem that busy. Same in terms of service, the staff were lovely but it was difficult to get hold of someone although there were a lot of staff around. Would recommend the early bird deal for sure.

Average food , very surprising as its the longest running Italian in the area. Wasn't blown away at all.

Excellent food, high quality, beautifully presented. Bustling atmosphere in a busy restaurant. Staff professional and courteous. Highly Recommended.

Visited for a birthday meal, first time I’d been in a long time but my parents go fairly regularly. The restaurant was very busy for a Sunday evening, almost every table taken, the only slight negative was we were waiting a while for both our main and dessert orders to be taken but that was a very minor issue. The food was lovely! All of us really enjoyed our food, the quality was fab! All in all a really nice meal in a really nice environment- highly recommend

Amazing service, atmosphere and food!

Brilliant restaurant we have been going for years!

Great food at decent prices. As good as it has always been

, a pleasant experience for the first time. Both our meals was very dry. No sauce whatsoever.one was meat lasagne, the other was ravioli supposedly with mushroom sauce. Mushrooms were there, NO Sauce at all. Very disappointed. Won't be going again

I have visited this place a couple of times in the last two weeks and I really like the vibe there. However, the food was just average and the staff were not very attentive due to the high number of customers. Additionally, we had a very rude waiter who seemed annoyed when he brought us extra food that we did not order. Despite these issues, overall I would say that the experience was decent.

Fantastic food and service, the best Italian in Kirklees.

Have been going here for years. The food is always excellent and atmosphere what you would expect of a good Italian restaurant. I do have to mention the absolutely excellent service we received last night by a young lady called Kenya. He attention to detail was perfect and she looked after us so well. Thank you Kenya

Fantastic food and service. Highly recommend spicy sausage penne pasta and the garlic bread and cheese.

Great food, reviews said you feel rushed we didn't feel rushed a nice evening meal tables are quite close together which can impact your conversation if next table loud

Very nice food as always. Great service, waiting staff very helpful and attentive.

Family dinner out was 20 of us . Seriously grate service! Amazing Italian food ! Hand in hand with the warm and enjoyable atmosphere 100% will be back ! Many thanks too the hard working team members loved Ower visit.

Been going here for as long as I can remember and never had a bad dish of food! I generally have the stuffed mushrooms to start and then the Steak Dolcelatte which is superb and highly recommended! With a side of chips.

Lovely restaurant with lots of choice.

I suppose having Hollywood royalty dine at your restaurant means you can either "up the game" or behave uppity to your customers. Certainly no stranger to fine dining, the service from literally start to finish was bordering on rude. From being lead to a table and dumped, to taking the order in a military sense with no pleasantries and serving of food. No checking if everything was ok, none of that extra (or any) parmesan or spices - to a pizza that had half it base left in the oven, to even getting desert wrong (or possibly not even listening to what was wanted)...and finally escorted (yup, escorted) to a curt cashier. Maybe it's the Italian way. But having dined in Italy and Venice and a plethora of other places, I think not. Hugely disappointing. All yours Samuel

Love this place, been going here for about 15 years or more and will continue.

Loved the meal here to celebrate an 18th birthday. Good range on menu and quick, friendly service. For a Monday evening it was very busy. Probably a little more expensive than other Italian restaurants around but the food was good and plentiful. There is a lovely bar area to sit/meet in before going to your table.

First time coming here, came for a birthday party. Staff very friendly and welcoming, clean very tidy areas, food was excellent arrived quickly and cooked perfectly highly recommended