Stuzzi in Leeds - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

Delicious food we had salt cod fritters, deep fried lasagne, fennel salad & aracini and everything was so good. Smaller portions than the Harrogate restaurant but the atmosphere is much nicer so balances out

Can't fault it 🌟 Beautiful venue, delicious food, excellent service. On a slightly pricier end but definitely worth the money.

I've always loved Italian food but didn't know it could be this tasty! The menu (which we were told changes very regularly) had a great variety of small plates, both meat and vegetarian. We only had soft drinks but were still spoiled for choice with loads of traditional Italian drinks on offer. Staff were all lovely, and attentive. Get yourself down there if you haven't already!

First time visiting Stuzzi after rave recommendations from our son and his girlfriend who is half Italian. Will definitely go again, so impressed. Firstly friendly, welcoming staff throughout our visit. The food was amazing, so delicious, everything had wonderful touches. The prosciutto with house pickles and homemade grissini was fab. The arancino was so good. We had Triangoli with a caper, lemon and chilli sauce which was great and perfectly al dente. The standout for us was the rigatoni which got the highest praise from one of us "reminds me of my Nonna's food". Dog friendly too!

Food is high quality, but it's a frustrating experience. I'm sure once you know the menu well it's great, but the staff repeatedly advised us that we had ordered enough food, only when it came out was it clear that we hadn't. I think maybe they are self-conscious about the price, but I'd rather have paid more and left full than have an expensive meal and need another dinner after.

Always an excellent place to eat- the food is top notch, and the staff are lovely and welcoming. Rubie was attentive and very helpful. My partner and I are always surprised that Stuzzi seems to just keep getting better

Delicious food and extremely patient, helpful staff when dealing with dietary requirements.

Cute find in Leeds and great for a catch up dinner with friends! prices aren't the most generous but food quality 👌🏼🤌🏻

Starting positive the space is so lovely and I enjoyed the atmosphere. The staff and service too was great. I was dissapointed in the vegetarian options (I think there was one main and a few starters). My meat eater friend found her food okay. It’s a shame there isn’t at least one veggie staple as not being able to view a definitive menu (because it changes seasonally/depending on what’s available which I love as a concept but in practice for a vegetarian on a menu with few options it didn’t work great for me). Probably good for some but not if you already have limited dietary choices. It’s just luck if you end up liking the limited choice on the day.

Had a group of 8 with a couple of dietary requirements for a birthday. The team were really welcoming and accommodating. The food is fantastic, the party deal was very reasonably priced for how much food we had and it was just generally great. Would recommend highly.

Creative Italian food and vibrant atmosphere, friendly staffs is also amazing🍷

One of the best dining experience in Leeds. The food is always amazing, particularly the Sunday roast menu and the team actually know what they are talking about when they serve you, which I think is what gives it the edge. Highly recommend it

Stuzzi is first rate - plain and simple. The building is interesting, not commercial or chain-decorated. The service is tremendous and the food - some of the best Italian food I have ever eaten (and we have just been to Amalfi). Thjs was a celebration of a graduation so there were a load of us there. We fancied nibbles first and then share starters and mains and the guys looking after us could not have been more helpful. The food is perfectly and inventively cooked and presented. The taste is superb - the burrata with various tomatoes is a great sharer. And the pasta was perfectly al dente - the slow roast beef dish was great. The wine worked very well with the food and it was very modestly priced. One of our favourite places to eat when up in Leeds and we will be back.

One of the best restaurants in Leeds by far. Food is always excellent and I love that the menu changes so often. Always something new to try!

We went on Friday night as we love this place and always rave about it. However things were not up to standard on Friday night. Staff were inexperienced and not prepared for shift. We got wrong wine, wrong dish, two parts didn't arrive until we asked but then it was all out of order. The dishes that were forgotten were not taken off the bill. The atmosphere was off and service below expectations. Food good as always but we might choose other places in Leeds because there are so many great spots. Bill came to £140 of 2ppl.

Excessively loud - full of large groups, felt like a boozy environment rather than relaxing dining experience. Food average. Staff dressed really casually / inappropriately - one waitress was wearing a bra top and jeans, which felt really inappropriate. Toilets were filthy and no hand soap.

Foods good. Expensive though for the portions / decor and location. £7.60 for a 330ml can of northern monk (from down the road) is ridiculous 2 items weren't available. Burata was replaced with Mozzarella. Same price on menu likely cheaper ingredients Also had to have the default service removed (8.86%). If you want your staff earn more. Pay them more yourself. This isn't the USA and we shouldn't be accepting it. Also had to have a tree removed at £1.23 If you want to offset your emissions, then that is your problem and responsibility. Not the consumers. Won't be going back as a result of any of this.

Fabulous food , venue and staff The tapas style Italian was a first for us and certainly wasn’t disappointed and will definitely be back soon. A favourite was the pork meatball and Croquettes very different but all dishes so tasty the mango eclair was divine . Staff excelled themselves too .

A pretty small menu. Antipastis were not finished before the main dishes arrived. Felt rushed and had to force ourselves to linger so that when we ordered a dessert the meal was not over and done with too quickly. The arancini was the most tasty dish and we were disappointed that there were no fish dishes on the menu.

Gorgeous food. Came here for a hen party and we let the chefs pick what dishes we were served. Everything was delicious, the service was excellent. We were made to feel very welcome and we all had an amazing time. We all left very stuffed! Will definitely be coming back!

We came here in September 2023 after having been to Stuzzi in Harrogate a few months before and absolutely loved it. The service and staff are incredible, very knowledgeable and welcoming, and let us try a couple of wines before deciding on a bottle. The menu changes fairly frequently but the arancini has been on the menu every time anyone I know has been, and it’s an absolute must order. We learned from our previous visit to order more than one as we loved it so much! The mains were also delicious.

Food was absolutely delicious. Not only was the food fantastic, so was the customer service. I found the staff to be very friendly and helpful. Thank you to all at Stuzzi.

I tried your deep fried lasagna few weeks ago. I think is a good idea and is really tasty, but the portion is really really small for the price, is like a starter..

Book a table and give it a go 😉

Really good experience with entirely different concepts. The menu changes every time, which makes it more interesting. Will definitely try this again. Good wine choices.

I appreciate the effort to innovate. Some were good, others were not so great. I do think this place would have good potential for a date or double date though.

Expensive, Pretentious, some nice food (fish), some food (although different) was a bit average . Didnt really get it. Staff were ok. The look of the Restaurant was superb. Not my thing,sorry.

We had a meal for 14 people for my birthday so we had the group sharing menu and we all absolutely loved it. Every dish was delicious, there was loads of food with lots of variety and we didn't feel rushed at all. The staff were wonderful and so friendly and the wine was DELICIOUS. Can't recommend it enough - both for large groups and for date nights.

Food was excellent. Would recommend.

Possibly the best Italian food I’ve had outside of Italy. Love the whole concept of the ever changing menu. Lots of tasting and sharing plates as well as pasta. Can just continue to order throughout the meal until you feel you’ve had enough. Excellent wine menu as well for a range of tastes and pockets. Been following them for a while on Instagram so was excited to go and was better than I had hoped.

Diners with allergies, please be aware: Stuzzi's allergy notice currently relies heavily on disclaimers that shift responsibility onto the customer. While I understand the legal considerations, this approach can feel discouraging and isolating for people with dietary restrictions, like myself. Stuzzi, do better.

I've been here a couple of times in the last few months and both times the food has been very good. It's a nice atmosphere and the staff are helpful. This latest time I had an arancini ball (good chilli kick) and the leek and mushroom pasta dish - both delicious. We also has the crispy truffle pasta snacks (yummy!), it's not a bottom end of budget restaurant - especially when we washed our food down with prosecco - but good for a treat.

Fantastic lunch and very accommodating staff!

The glowing reviews I’d heard about Stuzzi certainly lived up to the hype. The food was absolutely phenomenal, the atmosphere was perfect and the service was quick, friendly and incredibly hospitable; without being intrusive. I will most certainly be back!

Lovely restaurant got to choose where we wanted to sit, music not too loud, service was perfect attentive but not too much. Small plates Italian incredible quality of food, so filling, priced reasonably and beautiful flavours.

We were welcome very warmly by the staff and they came to collect our order very promptly! I ordered the new cocktail blood orange margarita and it was delicious! The food was amazing, focaccia was good (but I’d say OWT on burley road has the edge with this). The golden beetroot was a new one for me, and I was struggling to share this one! I wanted it all for myself! I recommend this for special occasions or those times when you want to splash a little bit of cash!

One of the best restaurants in Leeds.

They were very accommodating when we had to change our booking last minute due to travel issues. Food was served quickly and all very tasty!

Unfortunately got extreme food poisoning from our meal on NYE. Service was great but would avoid the oysters

Food good but small plates don't really work for sharing. Best just to get two small plates for yourself. 3 people no drinks. Arancini to die for. Tiramisu very nice for pudding and large portion

Great evening here before going on to a show. Food was excellent along with the service would highly recommend.

Just spent a lovely evening at this restaurant. Very busy so I would suggest that you book in advance. Arrived at 6.30 to be warmly greeted and shown to our table, menu's were handed out and the restaurant concept explained which in a nutshell is fresh Italian seasonal sharing platters. We ordered olives, marinated anchovies and a mixed platter board to start with all very nice.We then followed it with a couple of pasta dishes,an aransino, and a brazed pork hock.this was then finished of with a dessert sharing platter and ice-cream. The menu's are changed often which is nice to see and the service is casual but very attentive. Will definitely be back again.

It was a great experience to dine at Stuzzi. i had the porchetta, the insalata with mint and the brussels sprouts with pancetta. I took the servers advice for wine which was also good.

Nothing bad to say about this restaurant. The food is delectable, highlight is the Lasagne Fritter but bare in mind the menu does change frequently. The desert board is also incredible. Service was great and atmosphere is nice, not too loud and plenty of space. Probably one of the best restaurants in Leeds, suitable for large groups. Also worth noting there are several great vegetarian options, possible a bit too many for me on a small menu but still tasty

Staff were lovely, welcoming and very knowledgeable - and to their credit we’re incredibly kind and understanding of our complaint. Unfortunately we were incredibly disappointed with the food, we had the crab which was far too salty and was so small that there wasn’t much at all, we also had the lasagna which was cold.

Had the most amazing meal here last weekend. Great, friendly service with everyone willing to answer all our food-related queries, delicious drinks and amazing food. We had three of the small plates between two of us. Desserts were phenomenal as well. We'll definitely be coming back!

My favourite restaurant in Leeds, we take all of our friends there and always go for special occasions! Food 10/10, great service and drinks. Cannot fault it, make serve you save room for dessert!

Absolutely amazing food, and the waiting staff were lovely. Good vegetarian/vegan options which the staff were happy to point out for us. Just wish I lived in Leeds so I could come back more often.

Staff were very attentive and very knowledgeable about wines that paired with courses. Catered to a nut allergy easily and were really friendly

Food was lush, service was great and the people working there genuinely seemed to enjoy their job which makes a huge difference to the experience.

Genuinely the best Sunday roast we’ve had in Leeds, by far. Delicious. Great wine & coffee. Really well thought out vegetarian options. Staff were all lovely. Can’t recommend enough.

I was torn between 3 and 4 stars, if I could put 3.5 I would. I brought my partner here for his 30th birthday meal tonight, I’d first booked this place for my mum and dad and was told it was amazing so decided we must visit. We arrived on time and were shown to our table and given some water and the menus. Our drinks orders were taken, when the waiter brought our drinks back he asked us if we were ready to order. We asked for 2 more minutes to decide but he didn’t come back for 20 minutes unfortunately. We both had an appetiser but they were a little bit over cooked. The rest of our food was lovely, we really enjoyed it! One thing I wasn’t really keen on was all of the waitresses wearing low cut crop tops with their cleavage and stomachs out and leaning over the table, I don’t really want to see that when I’m out for a meal, it’s not professional and also it’s hard to tell who actually works there and who doesn’t. The customers were dressed more respectfully and covered up than the staff. Overall we really liked the food and the restaurant had a nice vibe to it. Will probably come back again another time. Thank you :-) but please consider some uniforms for staff!

Was recommended this restaurant by friends. The atmosphere and building was great. The staff were knowledgeable about the menu and explained all the dishes. It is an Italian tapas of honest Italian food. We had several dishes that were all beautifully presented and prepared. Well worth a visit when in Leeds centre.

Came to Stuzzi for lunch on a Saturday afternoon, the place itself felt nice and chilled, the staff were friendly and the food was amazing! The flavours and seasoning were spot on, everything tasted so fresh and even the fried dishes didn’t taste greasy at all. The wines are all a little expensive but we thought the food was very reasonably priced. Can’t wait to come back

This hidden gem is a great place if you love Italian food! We loved the idea of the tapas, my favourite one was the goats cheese and beetroot tortellini and the nectarine frangipani to finish it off! Great presentation, food was delicious, friendly and attentive service! Well worth a visit!

First time I have been, and I left with a really good impression and excited to repeat again, the food It is so good I haven't tried the whole menu but the dishes I ordered they were soooo good personally. I would recommend the pappardelle it was amazing ( unfortunately, they change the menu very often, which it is what it makes you to go again and try the new dishes). The ambient is very friendly and enjoyable.

Tapas-style dishes (bigger than we're used to). The food is delicious and the wine list the longest I've seen. We had a vegan with us and there were 2 dishes suitable which she enjoyed. Good atmosphere and lovely staff.

Delicious authentic Italian food in a relaxed setting! Love how the menu changes regularly with some key stables including the Arancini which is a must-order!

Fantastic food in a great restaurant upstairs away from the hustle & bustle of the street. Homemade pasta with chicken livers was the superb highlight as was every other small dish. That donut, icecream brownie hybrid is something else too, I’ve dreamt about it since. Service was brilliant, very relaxed and very helpful. Will definitely be back again, again and again 🤌🏻🇮🇹🍝

Another fantastic meal and experience after a last minute change to dinner plans. The team were fantastic, the food was delicious and the wine was AMAZING!!! Favourite restaurant in Leeds!

We went in for a light lunch. We got a lovely welcome coming through the door. All food meant to be shared, in tapas style. Best arancino I've ever had. And the chocolate cake was sublime!

Great spot. Probs one of the best in Leeds. Great regular changing small plates menu, great Italian wine list plus they do a roast on Sundays. Staff always helpful. Dog friendly

Visited for lunch on Saturday 13th august Staff friendly and informed as it was our first time waiter suggested we pick 4 plates to share plus starters Well for starter we just picked bread and olives safe and tasty no complaints there Mains we picked stuffed courgette flower with ricotta , arancini, tagliatelle and pigs ears So all the “meat” on the menu was cheap cuts the pigs ears were awful truly challenging texture very odd !! Not for us , the tagliatelle I didn’t like either was greasy and at £14.50 for a small plate was very overpriced The other 2 dishes were ok nothing special Cheapest white wine was an Alsace at £28 and was very dull ! Bill came to £83 I did have a voucher for £30 but even with that off it was still way too much to pay Will definitely never return !

Limited menu . Mains mainly vegetarian except for crispy pigs ears and ox tongue dishes ! However starter platter of olives mixed meats and cheese really tasty . Arancini very good . Service good . Staff generally friendly and helpful

Excellent. Really cool. Ace small plates of something a little unusual but really tasty. The pasta was amazing as was the dessert. Quite a dynamic atmosphere and lots of staff around to serve. I'd highly recommend coming here and suggest being brave when choosing your dish, it's all so delicious.

Nice food and ambiance. Italian tapas kind of place.

The lamb dish and arrancino were the stars of the show by far. The pasta that they make and sell at the market are also lovely

First visit here and very impressed. Was busy but service was still good. Very interesting menu along Italian tapas lines. Lovely arancini parpadelle and steak strips to name check a few. Nicely presented with some lovely twists. Not cheap but still value for money. Don’t mind paying for quality. Definitely worth a visit

Outstandingly good food matched by enthusiastic staff! NomNomNom

Hiya x Although reaching 30 years of age at times felt like it may be less of an inevitability and more of a factor of luck, I made it. As a result it was decided that a celebration was well and truly deserved. Stuzzi, which has fast become a culinary landmark and a place I would bet my belt buckle on to be the best spot in town, was the only choice for me. We were easily 4 negronis to the wind when we knocked on door asking if we had arrived on the correct day. “Yes, get in side with your silly selves” the kind clerk replied. We were met by a staggeringly long table for me and my many many friends to call our own for the next few hours. Straight from the word ciao we were met with smiles and offers of even more booze, delicious. The food was extraordinary and served at the exact right times, temperatures & textures. If you have chance and feel like treating yourself, these guys truly are purveyors of fine Italian stuff. Thanks for feeding us xxxxxxx

The food is good but the staff are really sullen. No smiles, no warmth, they looked a little out by our presence. Customer service needs work

Sharing antipasto board + 3 other starters and 2 main dishes was enough for four of us. I'd avoid the deep fried pasta if I went again.

Loved it all xx arancino, ricotta, papadelle, pata....do you know what ? ALL OF IT!!!! JUST HAVE ALL OF IT!!! All with amazing service xxx thank you xx

Visited with a friend and what a find. Will definitely be back. The quality of food, service and ambience is top notch. The arancini are to die for and the cheese board was delicious. I’ll be back!

I've never had such a delicious Sunday roast as here! The gravy was beautiful and thick (and lots of it), the potatoes and Yorkshire were stunning, but the meat just fell apart in your mouth. Absolutely lovely. It is dog friendly and they let us find a quiet corner so my dog didn't get too distracted. Service was friendly and excellent, and the wine was beautiful, a great selection and the waiter will let you try ones that are open. Only downside is that it's upstairs, so anyone with mobility issue couldn't come in.

Italian tapas, weird right? NO! Great food and a great variety of food at that. The dishes are a generous portion size, the pasta dishes we had were essentially a full portion. I wanted wine but wasn’t sure on which one so the waiter let me try a few and talked me through what would go well with the food. Would absolutely recommend, I’ll be going back for sure!

We’ve eaten at Stuzzi a few times now and we’ve never been disappointed. The food and service are amazing! Staff are attentive and very knowledgeable about the menu and wines. We have something different every time we visit. Yesterday, was our first Sunday roast and it was gorgeous and we’ll be going back again soon. Would highly recommend.

Enjoyed a lovely birthday celebration at Stuzzi this week! Stuzzi had been recommended by friends so many times and it did not disappoint! Staff were able to accommodate a large booking with little warning. Our waitress explained the menu to us and offered some advice on choosing dishes. We shared several small plates between us, all of which were delicious! The battered stuffed courgette flower was a highlight! The menu changes frequently so there are plenty of new things to try! It was a nice airy space with a chilled atmosphere. The restaurant also surprised us with a birthday dessert, which was very sweet! All together a lovely celebration, I am already looking forward to returning!

Fantastic food all round and great service

My youngest who lives in Leeds booked a table for 5-the building was nicely decorated-the food was okay but well overpriced for the amount received as were the drinks.Service was okay-however i was not aware of the sting in the tail when the bill was presented i was asked to pay a service charge of over £24 -now i have just checked the website and i don't see anything reference service charges and nothing was visible on menus.I paid the full bill but was not happy-in fact i think it is illegal found this on google - Some restaurants add a compulsory service charge to your bill, and others leave it to your discretion. "In essence you have the right to refuse to pay the service charge in either circumstance if the service falls below a reasonable standard. For me a tip is for the customer to decide- not a expectation by the restaurant to add a service charge - if the food the quality and service are good i tip. We thought it was overpriced and under served portion wise. Would i have tipped under normal circumstances no.

Reasonable Portion Sizes The restaurant offered appropriately sized portions, ensuring that guests felt satisfied without excessive food wastage.

Interesting last minute find. Food was very good although could have eaten more, but guess that not the point. Good for a light to medium luncheon and we did enjoy. 5 persons 5 plates £67 could have ordered bread as a bit of a filler...

Excellent atmosphere and wonderful food - especially the arancini, the beetroot salad and the ragu/pappardelle. Very efficient - certainly in and out in less than an hour if heading to the theatre. Perhaps a bit rushed? And did need to ask for the bill to...

Food was dreadful and extremely overpriced, I don't recommend eating here at all, it was so bad my mother was sick later that night, our server was lovely but red headed girl needs to work on her manner she was cold and aloof.

The homemade tomato pasta was a maverick take on an Italian classic cuisine. Focaccia bread was good. The decor is great, never seen a disco ball in a restaurant but I think it fits well inside. There is an assortment of authentic treats to buy...

We had really high hopes but unfortunately left a bit underwhelmed. Couple of very good plates and a couple of very average plates, it's a nice space in an interesting area.

Good evening spoilt by one member of staff. We visited for a special occasion booked by my friend. 8pm on a Saturday night, vibes were good. Busy restaurant with vibrant kitchen and music rather loud, but we enjoyed it as 4 women in their 30s....

Maybe the best italian Food in UK

Excellent food and impressive dining space, great for a special occasion. It's not cheap but I thought the quality justified the prices. (Although the deserts seemed particularly expensive which put us off getting one). Four dishes felt like the equivalent of two starters and two mains. I would prefer to have larger side plates so that we could share more easily. Although the food was amazing I found it a bit annoying that it came so quickly. The staff were lovely and didn't act like they were rushing us but I'd prefer not to be in and out of a restaurant within one hour. Next time I would order the two smaller dishes first and then order a second round of food just so we had more time to enjoy it. The music was very loud so it would have been difficult to have a conversation with more than one other person. Would definitely go back, just not with people much older than me. My parents definitely wouldn't approve of the loud music and small plates!

Absolutely love it here. Amazing food and menu. Lovely venue, friendly staff, cant wait to return

Won’t be returning. Nice staff but food overpriced and average/poor. £4 for a browning plate of salad leaves 🤌🏼

One of my favourite restaurants in Leeds. It has an ever changing menu with new and fresh flavours and is described as an Italian tapas. You can buy 2-3 dishes per person and share ranging from meat dishes to vegetarian to pasta dishes with a twist. The new Sunday roast option is one of the best Sunday roasts in leeds and has delicious flavours and well cooked high quality meat. Highly recommended. For those with mobility issues the restaurant is up 3 flights of stairs.

This restaurant was amazing! Everything from the staff to the food to the decor absolutely one of the best Italian restaurants I’ve been to. Especially in Leeds. Booked again for next week

I did not enjoy the food at all We had a risotto type ball that was not nice at all followed by a beef stew dish this was in December 22 I found the food tasteless and stodgy To top it all we had a...

It was nice. But slightly over priced. Had been over hyped. Wouldn’t go back. Food was ok but nothing special. Better Italians in Leeds. Desserts best part of the meal. Wine was good.

Not sure where in Italy they took their influences. Food is over priced for what it is. Instagram virtue signalling food. Dining room is a bit unimpressive.

Average quality, very expensive pricing , not recommended , this roast costs me 19gbp which I don’t think it’s worthy 😤😤

Delicious Sunday roast. Everything tasted amazing. We will definitely be returning

On arrival we were greeted warmly, which was most welcome since it was freezing outside. 2 members of staff made us feel very welcome throughout the evening, explaining everything thoroughly etc. Stuzzi is short for Stuzzichini; little plates of Italian cuisine served in small osterias and bars throughout Italy, especially in and around Venice, traditionally eaten by hand, in-between drinks to “keep one's self going”. And they had … roast dinners. Don’t get me wrong, sometimes I do like a roast dinner, but I was particularly looking forward to well … little plates of Italian cuisine. In fairness a somewhat limited selection of small dishes were available along with a choice of 2 pasta dishes. I’ve been trying to eat less meat and more vegetables. I was a little disappointed to say the least, so much so that my Italian pronunciation went right out of the window. Luckily a 3rd member of staff was happy to correct me several times somewhat pointedly. I decided just to be quiet and nod in the end. We had some little plates to start with. One was very salty and crunchy and another was, to be frank, bland. The one arancini (I do hope I pronounced it properly) in a dish was nice and we divided it between 3 so we could all have a small bite. For main, my friends really wanted the roast (£19). I was in the mood for Italian (Funny that eh) so I opted for a pasta dish. They enjoyed their roast dinner. It’s a shame the Italian food wasn’t anywhere near as good as the waiter’s pronunciation of it. So the moral of the story is if you like roast dinners then try Stuzzi.

On arrival we were greeted warmly, which was most welcome since it was freezing outside. 2 members of staff made us feel very welcome throughout the evening, explaining everything thoroughly etc. Stuzzi is short for Stuzzichini; little plates of Italian cuisine served in small osterias...