Marinella's
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About Marinella's
Marinella's serves Italian food on The Avenue in Leeds, with a specials board alongside the regular menu. Staff explain the dishes, specials, and the region each one comes from, and food is cooked to order by family. Garlic bread is offered as a starter, and the kitchen turns out fresh pasta dishes and lasagne. Home-made desserts round out the meal, available to take away as well as eat in, and coffee follows after the meal. The entrance is step-free for visitors with mobility needs, and high chairs are available for families with young children. Outdoor seating is set up for those who want to eat outside. It opens daily, and reservations are recommended. Street parking sits directly in front of the restaurant for those arriving by car.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree of charge street parking · Free parking lot · Parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs · Kids' menu
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention fresh pasta dishes, garlic bread starter, lasagne and sicilian desserts.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention fresh pasta dishes, garlic bread starter, lasagne and sicilian desserts.
Customer Review Summary
Fresh pasta dishes and the lasagne draw consistent praise, with several diners also citing the garlic bread starter shared among a table and home-made desserts taken to go when no room was left after generous mains. The owner is repeatedly credited with personally explaining the specials board and the provenance of each southern Italian dish while the family cooks it fresh to order, creating what multiple reviewers describe as an unrushed, relaxed vibe rather than a rushed turnover of tables. Portions and prices come up again and again as fair, with one group noting two mains, a side and two drinks for thirty five pounds, and another mentioning free extra meatballs added to their order. No recurring complaints appear across these visits. Several reviewers who came for a first visit say they plan to return for family celebrations, and more than one closes simply by saying they'll be back.
Customer Review Summary
Fresh pasta dishes and the lasagne draw consistent praise, with several diners also citing the garlic bread starter shared among a table and home-made desserts taken to go when no room was left after generous mains. The owner is repeatedly credited with personally explaining the specials board and the provenance of each southern Italian dish while the family cooks it fresh to order, creating what multiple reviewers describe as an unrushed, relaxed vibe rather than a rushed turnover of tables. Portions and prices come up again and again as fair, with one group noting two mains, a side and two drinks for thirty five pounds, and another mentioning free extra meatballs added to their order. No recurring complaints appear across these visits. Several reviewers who came for a first visit say they plan to return for family celebrations, and more than one closes simply by saying they'll be back.
Featured reviews
- Nick Stevens
“First visit and couldn't fault a thing. A warm welcome from Marinella who explained all the foods and specials. We shared a garlic bread starter between 3 and there was plenty. Fresh pasta dishes were superb as was the lasagne. No room for dessert this time but a nice coffee. Great service, food and atmosphere means we will be back.”
- Tom
“Marinella is lovely and the food is unbelievable. All made from scratch and cooked to perfection. Traditional recipes available as well as modern twists on classic dishes. Excellent service and a beautiful little restaurant in a quiet, peaceful area. Really fair prices as well. Two mains, a side and two drinks for 35 quid! We’ll definitely be returning.”
- Justyna Pander
“If you can, please give it a try. Authentic Italian food. Everything made fresh and so very tasty. Definitely recommend looking at the specials board. Great filling portions. We ended up taking some home-made desserts to go, as we were too full after the starters and mains. Very friendly service.”
- Sue B
“An absolute treat to eat here. Marinella was a delight to talk to and told us about the food we ordered and which region in came from. Everything was freshly prepared and fabulous.”
- Jessie Hill
“This place is like going away on holiday ❤️ such delicious and authentic food and the staff are amazing. Everything is made to order so it is a lovely relaxed vibe - no rushing customers in and out. Really worth a visit if you haven’t been.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
Amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Free of charge street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
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- Good for kids
- Casual
- Coffee
- Healthy options
- Quick bite
- Dessert
- Dining options· 6
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Seating
- Table service
- Offerings· 1
- Small plates
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Atmosphere· 1
- Cosy
- Accessibility· 1
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Parking· 2
- Free parking lot
- Parking
- Highlights· 1
- Great tea selection
- Facilities· 1
- Toilet
- Crowd· 1
- Groups
- Family-friendly· 2
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Location
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- Crag House Farm4.78793 miWheelchair accessible
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- Mr Moustache Lounge4.82473.1 miOutdoor seatingGood for kidsReservations
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marinella'sOutdoor seating · Good for kids · Reservations | 4.8178 | — | £15–30 | fresh pasta dishes, garlic bread starter, lasagne |
| Talk Of The Town | 4.8271 | 2 mi | £15–30 | fish and chips, fish cooked to order, crispy batter |
| Crag House FarmWheelchair accessible | 4.7879 | 3 mi | — | crag breakfast, mash and local sausages, burger with onion rings |
| Mr Moustache LoungeOutdoor seating · Good for kids · Reservations | 4.8247 | 3.1 mi | — | shisha, kabab koobideh, lamb chops |
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