Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar, Leeds City Centre

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  Raj Singh

  ·1 month ago

  “The food here is exceptional, we have been a few times and the quality is always top tier. The service is very friendly, polite and welcoming. The decor and atmosphere is pleasant and we enjoy dining here. In my opinion, there isn't much vegetarian options however, the limited items they have on the menu taste so good it is worth a try. Would dine here again and would definitely recommend.”

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  Vivienne Li

  ·2 months ago

  “Absolutely wonderful experience all round! The linguine and risotto were both delicious, made with fresh ingredients and perfectly seasoned – not too salty, not too bland. We happened to visit when five birthdays were being celebrated at once, so the atmosphere was so warm and lively. A special thank you to Fabio! He was so attentive and welcoming, and his excellent service made our riverside meal with my parents truly special and better than we expected. We cannot wait to come back again soon.”

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  AsToldByLeslieD

  ·2 months ago

  “Nikita was an absolute amazing server at the Riva Blu. She recommended the Zeppola for dessert which was excellent. The Orecchiette was also fabulous. If you are ever in Leeds give this restaurant a try.”

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  Elinor Foster

  ·2 months ago

  “delicious food, great service particularly by Alexis who made our experience lovely and memorable. Starters were delicious we had calamari and arancini. For mains the pizza and carbonara was amazing”

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  Tracy Hanley

  ·3 months ago

  “We had dinner last night and its was great really enjoy the food, Olivia our waitress was so friendly and helpful, she made good food suggestions and was very welcoming . Lovely evening even saw someone get engaged. Thank you”

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  Naoxic

  ·3 months ago

  “The food was excellent but most importantly the staff were superb. Our server Natalia was amazingly sweet and super super helpful. Would highly recommend!”

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  Kim Ogden

  ·4 months ago

  “Came for a meal with a big group and the staff were amazing. I’m coeliac and they had no problems with my food and served me separately and my food was amazing. Aurora was amazing, she recommended a pudding for me and it was absolutely amazing. They kept checking everything was ok and gio really was attentive. Would recommend this place massively. The drinks service was also absolutely amazing, thank you”

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  Elliot Thompson

  ·4 months ago

  “Amazing food - flavoursome and nicely presented. The staff were all very friendly and welcoming, especially our waiter Hao. The restaurant itself is very stylish, our table in the corner was next to a very Instagrammable tree.”

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  Andrea Riding

  ·8 months ago

  “Visited Riva Blu in Leeds city centre last night. Couldn’t recommend it highly enough. The choice of pasta dishes were a little different from other Italian restaurants. The red mullet linguine was particularly delicious. The atmosphere was excellent. It was very busy but not overwhelmingly noisy. The service received from Davide in particular warrants a special mention. He was friendly and attentive and had a great way of making you feel special. Would highly recommend.”

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  Joanna Katcher

  ·8 months ago

  “Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar in Leeds City Centre delivered an exceptional dining experience from start to finish. The intimate, welcoming atmosphere made the evening feel truly special, and the service was outstanding. Fabio and his team guided us with thoughtful, delicious recommendations for our appetizer, main course, dessert, and wine—each choice was spot-on and elevated the meal beautifully. The dishes were authentically Italian, full of rich flavor and crafted with care. Combined with the warm hospitality, it felt like a genuine taste of Italy right in the heart of Leeds. Riva Blu is an absolute must-stop for anyone seeking authentic Italian cuisine and a memorable dining experience. Highly recommended.”

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