Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar, Leeds in Leeds

The carbonara was a little bit too oily for me. Olives were nice and the service was good. Lacked atmosphere but I'd put that down to a Monday night

Food delicious. Staff very friendly. Lovely place.

It’s a place with a nice decor, but food is really blank and they are saving on ingredients. The portions are really small as well. It’s not worth the price. I won’t go there again.

Laura was amazing, lovely chill atmosphere amongst the chaos of saturday leeds

Laura was amazing as our server nothing was too much trouble and was really helpful when undecided what to chosse from the amazing choices on the menu really good to have such hard working and passionate member of the team

Very good service from David and really nice food

Lovely food, brilliant service, shout out to Davide❤️ He’s amazing

Such a nice restaurant in the heart of Leeds City Centre, and the staff was so kind and accommodating. Our waitress Laura was attentive and a pleasure to speak with. This made our stay in Leeds all the more enjoyable. Thank you!

Food was amazing and service was excellent! We were served by Aldo! He was lovely!!

Great restaurant, great food, great service, Paoletto was kind and professional, very attentive and friendly. We had an amazing evening.

It was great to have dinner in this restaurant. The food was amazing, I felt like home. The waiters were so funny, especially Paoletto. Great Job, great restaurant, great people!

We recently dined at Riva Blu and had a mixed experience, though their hospitality truly stood out. From the moment we arrived, Gio, the maître d', made us feel incredibly welcome with his warm demeanour and attentive service. His genuine care for the guests set the tone for the afternoon. While the food itself was flavourful and authentically Italian, it unfortunately wasn't served as hot as it should have been. However, the staff immediately acknowledged this issue and went above and beyond to make things right, offering complimentary coffees and a dessert. This gesture perfectly showcased their commitment to customer satisfaction. Riva Blu might not have delivered perfection on the plate this time, but their unmatched hospitality ensured the experience remained memorable. Gio and his team deserve immense credit for creating a welcoming and accommodating atmosphere. I’d return, trusting they’ll continue to refine their service.

Its one of my favourite italian restaurants here, been there quite a number of times. They have one of the best Raviolis I’ve had in a long while. Amazing food n service. :)

First visit and probably my last. Best thing was the service which I can't fault. Food mediocre, expensive, and portions weren't great. To get something decent you need to order extra sides on top of an already expensive meal.

Table fulfilled at the side of the room. Food very tasty and wine beautiful, allowing me to taste first! Our waitress Laura was attentive, friendly and complimentary!!

We had a beautiful meal tonight, they even made us some food that wasn't on the menu! Our waitress Laura could not have been more attentive and helpful. She was such a lovely person and most definitely an asset to the restaurant, she made our evening even more enjoyable, thankyou Laura!

Really good! Great for coeliac and gluten free!! Best Itallian in Leeds, great food, atmosphere, service, and prices!! Waiter Davido was great and accommodating to allergens, really good.

Perfect from start to finish! Warm welcome, efficient service, beautiful food & wine. Davido was our waiter, first class service. Attentive & friendly without being too much. He recommmeded a lovely wine, not the most expensive but one to remember. Five star experience thanks to Davido 😊

amazing pizza and staff were very nice!

Great service from Aldo and delicious food

Not authentic. Not a good atmosphere. Overpriced.

We were lucky to be able to get a table as walk ins. The atmosphere was buzzy and welcoming. The food was tasty but could have been hotter. Laura, who served us, was brilliant. She was knowledgeable, friendly and attentive.

Laura couldn’t do enough for us, she looked after us so well!

Popped in for a night out in Leeds and really pleasantly impressed by the atmosphere, quality of the food and the quality of the service from the amazing Laura 😁

Had a wonderful time, great food and brilliant service from Laura ❤️

Actually only had some tea but it was dam good tea and thank you to the staff for letting an older lady get warmed up.

Fantastic food & service. Martina was amazing and so were the rest of the staff. We were looked after really well. The food was so good, I’m Italian and can definitely say it was authentic and delicious. We will be coming back without a doubt! Grazie mille!

Nice restaurant with great food and service altho portion size felt a bit small

The food was delicious and the restaurant is beautiful! Our waiter Davide was great made me and my friends feel welcome.

i like it here! the food is good and the waiter davide have a really good vibe! love it!!

Grazie Davide for the great service and for being such a friendly soul

Food was amazing and the atmosphere was perfect

Beautiful food and service was incredibly helpful and friendly, with delicious recommendations that didn't fail to impress. Would highly recommend for a romantic evening for 2!

Sadly, both my husband and I were unwell after lunchtime meal. This is the first time I have ever had to write a negative review.

Davide is the best ! Very nice guy

Excellent food & service from Mario & Davido. Wonderful experience for my friends graduation meal.

Everything was great, food was amazing, atmosphere was great and the service was very nice. Laura was especially helpful and friendly

What a great experience! Excellent food, a great atmosphere and a lovely host (I believe her name was Laura). We really enjoyed our meal for my Wife's birthday. Thank you!

Absolutely not worth it! £4.95 for a can of coke and the food is awful with the extremely slow service. The waiter looked at me in distain when I asked for the £8 service charge be removed.

Food and atmosphere were fantastic Delo our server was brilliant couldn't have asked for a better server.

Aldo was some boy, could have handed out more Parmesan tho

Amazing food and friendly and kind staff we were served by Davide.

The food and ambience were outstanding! Great service from Aldo and the team!

Nice food and atmosphere !! i recommend... Jimmy was really nice and welcoming.. thanks

We were visiting Leeds to see our daughter at university and wanted somewhere special to take her for dinner. We booked this restaurant based on previous reviews. We were so pleased that we did. The service was amazing from the moment we stepped inside the establishment. The atmosphere was perfect. It was clean welcoming. Our waiters were all professional, and the service was seamless. The food and wine were fabulous. We couldn't find fault with anything. We will certainly be back when we are next in Leeds.

The food was really nice and the ambiance & decor is really nice as well. The service was great and all the staff were lovely especially Jimmy who served us. Very polite and attentive. Great service. Thank you.

Best pasta ever! Our waiter Delo was very nice and friendly throughout. Best dinner experience with my husband!

Excellent service from our waiter, Jimmy. Looking forward to dining here again

Great place. Aldo was a superb waiter!

Food is amazing, staff are helpful, Laura especially as our host was lovely!

Really lovely food but unfortunately not hot enough when it came out

We had the most wonderful evening here with friends who were visiting from down south. Laura was our server and she was fantastic - incredible service throughout the evening and the food was fabulous! Very authentic - some of the best italian food we’ve had. We will be back! Thank you to Laura for her brilliant service and for making our experience such a positive one 😊

This has to be hands down the best Italian restaurant i have ever visited, and I've been to many! Beautiful food, amazing service and kind welcoming staff. We had Laura who was an angel 🥰 we will definitley be returning again!

Really amazing had my birthday meal there and the food was great and so was the service :)) will be back- our server Aldo was great he made our experience memorable

Great restaurant, lovely server (Jimmy) and lovely setting Overall thrilled with my experience at Riva.

Wonderful restaurant and good food! With waiter Jimmy we had a wonderful evening.

First time I’ve ever been ,, waiter was great told us how to get the discount code etc , I was disappointed that when booking it asked if it was a special occasion which I wrote my sons 25th . Doing this I expected some thing !? Free drink , something on the table anything but nothing , we had our own birthday cake which we couldn’t use , company policy so They brought us the candles on a free small desert with 5 menus for the rest of us 😂😂 I. Wasn’t massively impressed and wouldn’t go again , been looked after better from several other restaurants and paid less

Jimmy was a brilliant server and the food was excellent!

Amazing Food, Amazing Atmosphere, Amazing Service! highly recommend!!

The food was lovely and our waiter Jimmy was great

Birthday meal with my Daughter and her boyfriend really nice

Lovely restaurant thankyou for the great service Laura!

Samu was a great waiter and made sure we had a lovely time!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I can’t say enough good things about Riva Blu Leeds! From the moment we arrived, the atmosphere was warm and welcoming, setting the perfect tone for a memorable meal. The pasta was absolutely delicious—rich, fresh, and full of flavor. What made it even more special was the fantastic service. Laura went above and beyond to make my dad’s birthday unforgettable, adding thoughtful touches that made the celebration feel truly unique. Every detail was taken care of, and we left with full hearts and happy stomachs. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a great meal with exceptional service!

Davide Delo was brilliant !! Great service beautiful food!

great experience with samu, hes the best!

Excellent food and service. Lovely atmosphere in a very smart restaurant. Staff added to a fantastic lunch time experience.

Lovely restaurant, great food. Service was amazing, they went above and beyond, thank you Samu!

Our family favorite, come here time and time again and it never disappoints, would recommend to everyone! Best Italians in Leeds

David and Laura was are the kindest and the best severs

Tonight’s experience was filled with amazing food, fantastic service and an authentic Italian atmosphere. Laura served us tonight brilliantly, served with a constant smile and polite/ professional manner. Definitely recommend!

Great service from Aldo, kept the wine glasses full. Solid atmosphere and the food was stellar.

Had a nice time, the food was good and the service provided by Delo was great. Thank You

Lovely ambience and nice service. Aldo was particularly wonderful.

Came with friends and had a lovely experience. We were well looked after, service was quick and staff were friendly and helpful. Especially Laura, Laura assured our meals were okay, talked us through the origin of the wine we ordered and was just generally a lovely person. Would definitely recommend and will be visiting again!

Amazing food. Great service. Special thanks to Delo, he was professional and very friendly. :)

It was good. Everything cool

Aldo was our waiter and was absolutely fantastic

Delicious food! Staff were very attentive

Laura was amazing service- really kind and welcoming and helpful

Really enjoyed an evening at this restaurant, the starters and mains were all tasty, we got fries and Ceasers salad as sides but we thought the portion size of the sides was a bit small for the price, the Tiramisu was really good and service was attentive.

Amazing atmosphere, glorious wine and the food is to die for!!! The peperonata and the scarpariello dishes were 10/10. Will be back! Thank you especially to Samu x

Lovely..could have eaten more 😋

Excellent service, staff is superb. Wonderful time, highly recommend it.

Absolutely fantastic place, the most delicious food. Aldo was a fantastic server and made us feel welcomed. I got free ice cream because it was my birthday and it was such a lovely gesture. Would highly recommend to someone looking for authentic Italian food in Leeds!

Great food made better by brilliant service. Thanks for bringing a cake and candle out for the birthday celebration !!

The food was very nice and the service was brilliant. The lady who said her name was.Aura she was very pleasant

great atmosphere and really great service from Davide, really fantastic guy proper rate him

A wonderful restaurant with excellent quality food. Very authentic Italian flavours. Thank you, Davide, for being so welcoming and friendly.

Lovely meal with high quality ingredients! Our waitress Laura was especially attentive and welcoming and made the experience even better. Thank you!

Excellent meal, great atmosphere and David made sure we had the best night.

Soo good food, and the service was amazing! Thanks to Davide;) We will definitly come back!

amazing experience, excellent service, we were served by davide. he was extremely accommodating. the food was incredible, will be back.

It was my first time visiting Riva Blu to celebrate my husband's birthday. The ambience was cool, romantic and the interior decor was spot on. The waiters were very endearing and welcoming. Took very good care of us and even surprised us with a complimentary dessert. Speaking of the food, it was so delicious and rich in flavour. The tiramisu was something to die for! Highly recommended. Would definitely visit again in the future!

Food and drink was amazing. Davide was soo lovely and attentive gave us great service.

Just enjoyed a lovely Meal at River Blu. The atmosphere and food was amazing! Our waiter Davido was so attentive and such a sweetheart. He kept our drinks topped up and asked if we needed anything. Really lovely evening. Thanks very much.

Lovely restaurant, food fabulous, I am gluten intolerant and felt very confident my needs were protected. I recommend Aldo

Super nice atmosphere and venue, staff were all lovely and attentive. We had Mario, he was great! Thanks all :)

My first time here, really friendly and attentive staff members, especially Laura! She made our stay an extremely good one; she was so friendly, checked how we were doing constantly, was a pleasure to talk to and provided an amazing service. Enjoyed my “cry me a riva” drink, the bread was really nice and loved the ham! Will probably visit again due to the great staff members and the bits I enjoyed.

Great food and great service, Davide was really friendly and helpful 😁