Sarto in Leeds

Called in here last minute before a gig at the wardrobe. The staff were very friendly and although all the tables were full, made room for us to sit in the window seating to enjoy our dinner. The food was gorgeous, very tasty, decent sized portions. Everything tasted homemade and well thought out, pasta was fresh and cooked to perfection and the sauces were delicious. I am not sure how often dishes change but I had a lamb ragu dish which I really enjoyed, my friend had a gnocchi which again she thought was gorgeous.

10/10 as always. Tyler and Sam were amazing; an absolute seamless service. Thanks Sarto!

Unreal food and amazing service. One of my favourite spots in leeds

Pasta was incredible, I like how many of the flavours are not typically what you’d find. I’ve been here three times over the past few months, ordering different things every time and it has always been nothing short of a delight. I have recommended many people here and they have all loved Sarto’s. The staff are all lovely as well.

My friends liked it sooo much but its just a normal pasta for me hehe

Came for the pasta!! Decor very nice, a bit canteeny though. Could do with some cute little table decorations but I appreciate they might wanna keep things simple. Acoustics realllly let this place down for me, trust me, it makes a huge difference once you get past 30 years old lol. Food was great - tasted like Italian Italian not just British Italian! One comment I'd make is that the beetroot with the labneh needed more seasoning and the chimmichurri was a bit oily. Everything else was fabulous. Oh, and your toilets are not mobility friendly (that I could tell - LOTS of stairs). Service great & with a smile.

I loved the pasta here! Visited with a friend. The place has a really calm, relaxed atmosphere with very efficient service. It does exclusively serve pasta so don't bother if you aren't a fan. Luckily, I'm a big pasta enthusiast so I loved it here. I had a mushroom dish and it was gorgeous. Really cool range of cocktails available too. My only disappointment was the pudding as I just found it too sickly. However that may just be me, as my friend really enjoyed hers.

They make their own pasta which has a lovely texture and flavour. It's a short menu, done well, that caters for all, including vegans. Everyone of our dishes, including deserts was delicious. It's a trendy eatery so expect bench seats and warehouse style atmosphere with its openness, high ceiling, hard walls and bad acoustics. The latter especially poor for those who are hard of hearing. We would eat there again at a quiet time. Only minor gripe was that the cup of tea was only half full. It's not espresso!

We went to Sarto last night and I must say the arancini starters/ snacks were an absolute delight. Our friend also thoroughly enjoyed his venison salami starter. Sadly, the pasta dishes weren't to our taste. However, the waitress handled this with absolute professionalism and with no fuss at all. We didn't get the lady's name [she was friendly and she had very short hair] but she deserves full credit for taking control of the situation and doing everything she could to resolve things for us. Thank you so much.

Booked Sarto because it's close to Leeds Playhouse where we were going next. Had a couple of tremendous fresh pasta dishes served by a waiter who was really chatty but not overly. The food and service were spot on! We'll be back!

I’d recommend the rigatoni with lamb shoulder sugo for refreshing and salty taste, and campanelle with cauliflower & truffle purée for creamy, less salty taste

As a vegetarian, pasta options can often be a bit boring. This place offers so many different options, all of them exciting and locally sourced. Really enjoyed my meal here and would definitely recommend.

Laidback atmosphere serving some of the best pasta in the leeds area. Small but perfectly executed menu

I dined at Sarto with work friends, looking forward to a pleasant evening. The ambiance and staff were nice, but the mushroom fettuccini I ordered made me severely ill. Within an hour of eating, I experienced nausea and vomiting, ruining the night. What should have been a memorable meal turned into a nightmare, leaving me with horrible memories and concerns about the restaurant's food safety. I hope they address their hygiene issues, but until then, I can't recommend this place.

waited like 5 hours for some pasta that was so mid. asked for salt and pepper and it came in a wanky little dish (got right on my nerves) and it cost a months rent for food that wasn’t even nice. everyone that worked there was fit tho x

Delicious food, great portion sizes and a lovely atmosphere.

Went in for the pre-theatre menu. Not much of a selection but I was expecting that but OMG the portion size was fantastic. I thoroughly enjoyed my starter and fought my way through my main course of pasta which was delicious. Great food. Will have to come again

I had a lovely evening at Sarto. The pre-theatre meal option was perfect and came quickly. Great value for money, lovely staff, I was greeted immediately by a very friendly staff member with a buzz cut (shout out, you were really nice). The food was lovely and the cocktails even better! I can’t recommend enough.

The food was very average for the price. I love the aesthetic of the restaurant as it has a casual vibe. Do not get the cauliflower truffle pasta - it literally tastes of nothing! We had a lovely server who took it off the bill for us but I was left hungry as I couldn’t eat it. Service was also slow… to say you’re only getting a plate of pasta. Wouldn’t recommend. The wine was nice though!

Was here for a quick lunch and was very happy with my time here. Food was really delicious, fresh, flavourful and just the right size portion wise. Staff were super helpful and able to assist me with issues. Now I want to try out more of the menu. I have to go back 😅

First visit - the starters and mains were beautiful . The focaccia was so fresh and perfect.the pasta was gorgeous, we had the olive and capers and the truffle pasta. The atmosphere was good, service was lovely and seeing the chefs at work was enjoyable. The only disappointment was the cannoli - it looked lush and was whipped beautifully BUT had no sugar in to and so was such a let down. Such a shame as it was not a good end to the evening .

Absolutely delicious freshly made pasta with a choice of vegetarian options as well as a couple of meat dishes, and some wonderful starters which included arancini and roasted beetroot and celeriac on the night we visited. Stylish, modern restaurant and friendly efficient service made a very pleasant evening with family and friends. Recommended,

The pasta is really, really good. The restaurant can be a bit loud and it's not the most comfortable room in the world but the pasta makes it worth the trip.

Nice vibe and best handmade pasta in town. Lunch menu is in a great deal!!

Food was ok but nothing special. Service was appalling. We went as a group of 4 for pre theatre menu. We sat down at 5.30, main course came at 6.40. Show was starting at 7.00. We complained and they did halve the bill but didn’t seem that bothered about it, we got the impression that this was a normal occurrence. Definitely avoid for pre theatre meal!

Food was very tasty but with a couple of dishes needing something more. Vibes were great and service was very good.

First visit...nice welcome had booked and got a nice table and welcome. The pre theatre meal deal not on on a fri sat or sunday. We had starters the beetroot dish was delicious...also had arancini good too. Pasta dishes all lovely tried my own my partners..rather big portions. Bit on the pricey side but jolly good pasta.

This place is just fantastic. Slightly off the beaten track but really well worth a visit. Superbly cooked pasta, friendly service. Can't fault or recommend enough. Has now become our goto lunch if we're in town on a Saturday.

Food was alright, nothing to rave about. Service was awful. Ignored a lot of the time and for lunch took us nearly 1.5 hours. Ran out of half the stuff on the lunch menu and offered no substitutes.

Enjoyed our anniversary meal at Sarto. Food was next level and service was sensational!! We’ll be back. Shout out the server with the blondish beard we didn’t get your name. 10/10 would recommend

Excellent food, fantastic service and especially convenient for the theatre. Highly recommend 👍

A very laid back casual Monday teatime meal for my wife, myself our sun and his fiancée. Very good service and atmosphere Food was delicious the pasta dishes were large and the leftovers were gladly taken home with us Highly enjoyable

Had heard about the hype over this restaurant and with only a couple of pasta dishes to choose from I did think it would be a life changing experience. When we arrived the restaurant did give school canteen vibes, but the staff were friendly and it’s not all about looks when it comes to a good meal. We had focaccia as a starter, definitely one to share as there was a lot of bread. It was fine but nothing special. I went with the waiters recommendation for my main, the pork pasta and my friend got the mushroom one. When they came I did feel like I was at home and my mum had cooked me spag bol for tea. The pasta came in a boring white bowl and our cocktails came in a basic tumbler. The rose spritz was very tasty by the pork pasta didn’t change my life unfortunately. It was just bang average pasta in a not so cosy or cute restaurant, so if you need a full belly then it’s fine but don’t expect to walk out as a new woman.

Both the top rated plates (focaccia & Rigatoni) are gone on the day we went, and the other plates we ordered was disappointed. Only two street Parking space. Tiramisu was ok but taste too alcoholic.

Sarto has a lovely chilled atmosphere, large windows to people watching whilst been served fresh delicious pasta. We had 3 courses and all were delightful but the service was abit slow at times. Great food and cocktails at a reasonable price.

They had decent portion sizes. My main reason for this rating was the fact that we were charged a £4 ‘cake charge’ for bringing in a birthday cake for my wife when this was cleared in advance with the staff. I rang an hour or so prior to our arrival to check if this would be okay and they said no problem BUT failed to mention they’d charge us for it! This was bizarre as we’ve been to tons of birthday dinners before and never experienced this. I guess this is Sarto’s way of making a birthday celebration special! 😒

Went in with much expectation.Told them it’s a birthday while making a reservation and if it was okay to bring a cake in - to which they replied yes it was. At the end, we cut the cake we bought and got slapped a ‘cake charge’ of 4 pounds on the final bill of 96 pounds. How lame. It’s not about the 4 pounds that’s the issue here - If your staff agrees that it’s okay to bring a birthday cake in, at least make it clear while reserving that we will be charged for it. I’m personally never going back again. Wouldn’t recommend. Pasta was alright, nothing great honestly.

We dropped in and managed to get a table. So glad we did, the pasta dishes were gorgeous. We loved the simple menu and will be back to try the rest of the dishes. The restaurant had a really friendly, laid back vibe and the customer service was excellent.

Booked here for a quick pre-theatre meal on a Saturday evening. Nice food and quite authentic. The starts/snacks felt a bit expensive but the main was good value and a good portion with lashings of parmesan. Very tasting. Service was prompt but my main turned up a few minutes later than my companion, otherwise a great experience.

We booked a large table for our Christmas work lunch and they served us with ease and grace. The staff are knowledgeable, friendly and professional and the food is exceptional. We were super impressed. This is, in my opinion, the best restaurant in Leeds

Went for graduation meal and it was awesome incredible food and great service

I've been here about half a dozen times so it's probably right I post a review.... It's ace. Well, actually..... do you like pasta? If so, it's ace.

Nice, modern, space with open kitchen front and centre. Focaccia great. Mozzarella with a tasty caponata good too. Fresh pasta not so much and missing that smoother, softer texture. And Rigatoni covered in Parmesan passed off as Campanelle without a request. Substitute pan fried gnocchi very large and tough - nothing soft and pillowy there. The Sicilian Grillo is excellent. We love seeking out fresh pasta whichever city we are in and maybe our expectations where a bit elevated.

Delicious ragu from here. The initial dish I asked for has just gone off the menu, so would have been good to know what when I sat down.

Pretty underwhelming food. Nothing really wrong with it but nothing really great. The gnocchi was rather bland and for the price you pay I think absolutely not worth the money

If you are not in a hurry, Sarto serves excellent food. Wine is expensive. Portions are not big but the overall experience is very positive. Dishes are prepared with care and very tasty.

I have loads of food intolerances, the chefs made me something out of foods I can eat. Very accomodating, friendly and the food was really tasty. 👌

Average Italian restaurant. Does the job for a quick meal.

Disappointing. We don’t get many evenings out and we’d been recommended this place. We arrived at 5.20for a booked table. Our order wasn’t taken till 6pm, that was drinks too. Snacks were nice. 30 mins later we were still waiting for our mains, the rigatoni pigs cheek special. Very disappointing, it was supposed to be with tarragon but no taste of tarragon at all. We asked for a glass of ice 3 times before we got it too. All for £90.

Food overall was great but Chorizo pasta was very oily

Big portion sizes, nice decor. Tasty pasta, fruity wine.

Food was sensational! Lovely service and very nice comfortable setting. 💕

I really like Sarto; it's simple and it does what it says on the tin. The gnocchi was delightful, if a little small portion wise. The squash pasta was very saucy, delicious, nice al dente pasta. Overall, nice little pasta joint with a fun atmosphere.

We dined in last night. The wait staff are great, the wine good, vibe nice. But all of the food was so salty it was made tasteless. I couldn’t taste the sweetness of a lovely buffalo mozzarella. I couldn’t taste the squash on my pasta . Because salt masked it all. The chef needs to lay off the salt so the favour of the food comes thru. Please!

Food was excellent, especially the pasta, but slightly to big a plate,,afraid I had to leave some, which was such a shame, but my stomach was well full

ordered a very simple pasta and sauce took 30 mins to arrive there were more staff than customers, pasta undercooked not al dente undercooked.

It's been open a few years now but last week we visited for the first time. Excellent food and exceptionally pleasant service. Great choice of drinks, including local beers. Very well done interior, light and airy. Recommended.

Amazing food and even better service. Top 2 choices were the nduja and the mushroom pastas. Menu is varied with plenty of vegetarian options. Staff are really friendly and there's a relaxed atmosphere.

Great pasta and attentive service.

Very slow service and extremely noisy environment. Food not really worth waiting all that time for unfortunately.

Lovely food, great portiond and staff were excellent! So attentive and knowledgeable! The decor was a bit dated but a wonderful restaurant I would love to go back to

Pasta was nice good portion size. But Couldn’t work out that you serve dessert before coffee. Gave us the coffee then dessert followed about 10-15 minutes later, any italian would be horrified by such order of play.

All the toilets were broken when we arrived. So my disabled sister had to walk across the Street to the local Indian restaurant. It was very tiring for her. There was no staff toilet she could've used instead. It took 2 hours for our meals to come out and we were 1 of 4 tables in at the time. They make their pasta from scratch, yet their sauce is pre made as I saw it in the tub. The meal was nice when it eventually came out. I wouldn't dine here again

I love this place. I've been there half a dozen times, having different dishes every time due to the ever changing menu. I've always been really impressed with the quality of food and service. Great for vegetarians and vegans too!

Really liked this place. The starters were good - focaccia, arancini and olives. The main course pasta dishes were all cooked well. Some uncommon pasta types needed help from Google. Nice desserts. Good service.

so good! great menu, the pasta is fresh and incredible, the focaccia is insane too, all in all a great experience- please go!

One of the best pasta dishes we’ve ever tasted! Worthy of a Michelin star! We visit specifically for the stuffed cappalleti w/lemon & thyme ricotta & hazelnut butter. The breads are also lovely but having tried two of the other main dishes, the cappelletti stands head and shoulders above the rest. This is the only dish worth having (it’s a shame the others are so mediocre) but believe me you won’t regret it!

Top 3 pasta restaurants in Leeds to me 😋💖

One of the best fresh pasta I’ve had in Leeds, the food test really good, the service was great very nice employees

My favourite place to eat in Leeds! Always fresh and delicious food and great staff that make you feel like you're at home.

Loved the restaurant! Great service, place and food was delicious, the only thing - mozzarella wasn’t buffalo as stated in the menu. Very big portions with an Italian touch !

Really nice place, but I feel the portions of pasta were way too big - not something I thought I'd say. After one starter and about 2/3rds of my main I was uncomfortably full - which was a shame as I wanted to try some tiramisu!

Went on a quietish time (Sunday 4.30pm) but the pasta was amazing. Al dente and home made. We love the fact that there is not much choice on the menu...so they keep ingredients fresh and focus on their speciality. Our party had the mushroom, the pork njuda and lamb pastas and they were all full of flavour. And the portions were substantial. So in summary much better than the pasta you get in your average Italian restaurant.

Food needs improvement, table service was very good!

Delicious food, fantastic service, but all mains are served on side plates (little odd). Definitely worth a visit!

Great food at reasonable prices.

Highly recommend going here for fresh pasta! The fettuccine with wild mushrooms and Marsala cream is the one to go for 🔥 also I must say they serve great focaccia too!! 😍

Very minimalist Italian with excellent food and great service. Visited with a couple of old friends on their recommendation (I wouldn't of known it was there otherwise!) The service was great and the food was delicious. Reasonably priced with great portion sizes. Would definitely resist and recommend.

A real hidden gem in leeds - super high quality food and nice atmosphere. The tiramasu and arancini are both a must. Would recommend a visit!

Laid out in canteen style with long benches and tables, the restaurant is very bright and airy. Service was a little slow and although the waiters dress style is relaxed in some cases it was just shabby and somewhat dirty looking. The food however is delicious. Come along and give it a try.

With a lovely atmosphere and friendly staff, I recommend trying this place out. The drinks and starters were great, but I couldn't help but feel slightly underwhelmed by the pasta. Definitely going to give this place another try though!

To say that our meal here represented what was for me, a very welcome departure from my ‘chips with everything’ mentality, is a big, big understatement. Casual, informal, relaxed…excellent vibe, oh, and the food? Quality. Chef really knows what he’s doing. Authentically inspired menu, which really is bob on. Great work Team Sarto!

We recently dined at a delightful Italian restaurant. The food was not only nice but absolutely delicious, with authentic flavours that transported us to Italy. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, creating the perfect setting for a memorable dining experience. Great for date night or family catch up. The service was exceptional, with attentive staff. One thing to note is that booking a table in advance is highly recommended to avoid any disappointment, as this place tends to get quite busy. If you plan on dining indoors, especially in the afternoon, be prepared for potentially high temperatures. If you're sensitive to heat, it might be more comfortable to request a table at the back of the restaurant.

The food was delicious and the service was great.

Amazing service. Really helpful staff

Wanted to love this place but sadly the food is good but not great. Appreciate the pasta being home-made and al dente, and the dishes were good but felt like they were a little lacking of flavour and wow factor. Stylish place which was very busy on a Thursday night so might just be me. Might have to give it another go.

If I could rate higher I would! From the minute you walk into the beautifully lit (natural lighting) and minimalistic furnishings you are greeted by happy staff. The food was divine! I often eat out and this place is a hidden gem. Will definitely be visiting again.

I've had several great experiences here! Staff are lovely! Amazing pasta and small menu which I really liked. Great veggie options!

You seriously need to try this wonderful pasta (Italian if you must) restaurant. Guys there is no pizza in sight, thank goodness. Because guys the the pasta is DEVINE! Staff-FAB. Food-FAB. Atmos-FAB AND THE BREAD IS SIMPLY THE BEST EVERRR!!👍👍👍

Just got back from having dinner here, there are definitely better places to eat in Leeds. The place itself looks nice and I was looking forward to having food that matched the ambiance, but little did I know. The pasta was undercooked, the lamb sauce was watery and felt like an afterthought - it lacked coherence. The whole thing was underwhelming and very expensive for what it is. I’ve eaten better Italian food at home.. do not recommend!

We were really looking forward to going here because of the good-looking reviews, however we were quite disappointed. The food wasn’t the simple tasty Italian food we were expecting - the flavour of the nduja dish was quite strange, and the lamb dish was very watery and honestly lacking flavour. Unfortunately the pasta was also quite chewy and just too al dente. We paid 60 quid for 2 tiny starters, 2 mains and 2 cans of Coke. We’ve made much better pasta dishes at home :(

Service was great but my mushroom pasta was incredibly salty which ruined it. I have an egg allergy and my dish was given to my partner. Good job I checked. His pasta was not cooked properly either but they redid it.

Highly recommend, delicious food, lovely staff and a very welcoming space.

We highly recommend this restaurant. Placed conveniently opposite the Leeds bus station, this Italian restaurant always delivers fantastic food, amazing service and the best pasta ever!! Katy our waitress was fantastic and we would like to say a big thank you for a nice evening, we will be back :D

Simply the best and most authentic Italian food in Leeds.

A really lovely place! Spacious, generous portions and friendly staff. The pasta was delicious and the gnocchi (not pictured) was huge. The pictured cannoli was massive as well. I very much recommend

Starters were nice - focaccia and arancini, the pasta mains were cooked lovely al dente, however the Nduja ragu wasn’t great, tasted watery. Service wasn’t that good, reminded multiple times we only had the table for a certain amount of time, which is fine but then maybe the food could come out in a more reasonable time, as didn’t get to finish and felt the waitress was a little rude

I’ve been to Sarto a couple of times now and it does not disappoint. Went out for dinner tonight with a friend and had an absolutely lovely time. The focaccia was actually the best thing ever, the pasta was perfect, drinks were lovely (espresso martini was immense), pudding was transcendent. I am not exaggerating. What made the night was the excellent service though, especially from Katy (with a y), who was just a joy frankly. She was really helpful and attentive, she was funny, we loved her xx will be back soon FOR SURE

Canteen-style open-plan seating hides a good modern Italian restaurant with attentive table service. Very reasonable prices, fresh pasta, and a range of starters/small plates. Clean flavours. Good vegetarian and vegan options. Ask about allergies.

Very tasty italian style cuisine