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Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - Leeds City Centre, Leeds, West Yorkshire

Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - Leeds City Centre

4.5
4.5
326 Reviews
£26 to £40
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 20 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Lively
Located in on Park Row in the heart of Leeds, Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar boasts an open kitchen, cocktail bar and a small but perfectly formed alfresco terrace, so you can dine all’aperto “in the open air”.

Our restaurant features our distinctive plush nautical-inspired interiors- the colour of tranquil Italian seas. The friendly team will transport you in style to experience a true taste of Italy here in the UK, bringing style, sass and glamour to modern Italian dining.

Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar invites you to experience authentic Italian dining in Leeds. We believe that Italian dining is all about La Dolce Vita – the sweet life! That’s why we use only the finest ingredients to create all of our drinks & dishes. Add to the mix a touch of 1960’s high society glamour and we have the perfect recipe for an authentic, modern, Italian experience in the heart of Leeds.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria, Contemporary Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Kitchen Mon–Wed, Sun 12:00–22:00 Thu–Sat 12:00–23:00 Bar Mon–Thu 12:00–23:00 Fri, Sat 12:00–00:00 Sun 12:00–22:00 Christmas Eve Kitchen Tue 12:00–22:00 Chrismtas Eve Bar Tue 12:00–22:00 Boxing Day Kitchen Thu 12:00–21:00 Boxing Day Bar Thu 12:00–22:00 New Year Eve Kitchen Tue 12:00–23:00 New Year Eve Bar Tue 12:00–01:00 New Year Day Kitchen Wed 12:00–21:00 New Year Day Bar Wed 12:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    0113 244 3220
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

Experiences

  • Festive Dinner Menu

    22 Nov 2024 - 31 Dec 2024
    Festive Dinner £49.95 Our festive set dinner has three courses of gorgeous Italian dishes. Get ready for a festive feast of authentic dishes crafted with the finest ingredients. Enjoy a selection of great wines, chilled prosecco, exclusive Christmas cocktails and more. A celebration to remember awaits…sparkling cocktails and the ultimate festive ambience. Book now and indulge in the magic of Christmas.
    Festive Dinner Menu photo
  • Festive Lunch Menu

    1 Nov 2024 - 31 Dec 2024
    Festive Lunch £39.95 Our festive set lunch menu has three-courses of seasonal classic dishes with delightful twists. And what’s the festive season without bubbles? Raise a glass (or three) of perfectly chilled prosecco, fresh beers or festive cocktails to toast the merry season. We’ll bring the glamour, you bring your appetite. Our menu is full of delicious surprises Book now and indulge in the magic of Christmas
    Festive Lunch Menu photo
  • Celebrate this New Years Eve with Riva Festiva!

    £70.00 per person

    31 Dec 2024 only
    Join us for an unforgettable evening as we ring in the New Year! Reserve your table for the full night and indulge in an elegant celebration, complete with live performances and festive ambiance. Your evening includes: • Start the evening with a glass of Champagne upon arrival • A delectable 3-course menu, crafted to delight your taste buds • A second glass of Champagne to toast to the New Year at midnight • Entertainment from a live DJ and saxophonist Make this New Year’s Eve extraordinary. Book now to secure your place for a night of elegance, celebration, and unforgettable moments! Price per person: £70 Please note, the restaurant will contact you to make a £10 per person deposit to secure your reservation.
    Celebrate this New Years Eve with Riva Festiva! photo

What 326 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • West Yorkshire

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar in Leeds City Centre offers a "fantastic" Italian dining experience with "excellent" service, thanks to standout staff like Laura. Guests appreciate the "beautiful" setting and "lovely" food. While some find portion sizes small, the overall experience is frequently described as "amazing" and "memorable."

326 Reviews
  1. Ian

    Yorkshire

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, good, friendly service and all at a reasonable price
    Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - Leeds City CentreResponded on 1 December 2024
    Thank you for your kind words! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the delicious food and friendly service, all at a price that felt reasonable. We hope to see you again soon for another great experience! 😊

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  2. Sharon

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a wonderful meal. Food, service and wine were superb. Highly recommend. Special mention to our waitress Laura who was very attentive and friendly.
    Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - Leeds City CentreResponded on 1 December 2024
    Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear you had a wonderful meal and enjoyed the food, service, and wine. Laura will be delighted to know she made your experience even more special with her attentiveness and friendliness. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! 😊

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  3. Anne

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food, you really need to experience this wonderful place!
    Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - Leeds City CentreResponded on 22 November 2024
    Thank you for your glowing review! It means so much to us that you found the food outstanding and the experience wonderful. We hope to welcome you back for more delicious moments soon!

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  4. Bernadette

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Lasagna bland with too much claggy pasta and not enough tasty meat / didn’t enjoy it
    Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - Leeds City CentreResponded on 20 November 2024
    We’re sorry to hear you didn’t enjoy the lasagna during your visit. Our team strives to deliver dishes that are flavourful and satisfying, and it’s disappointing to learn we missed the mark for you. Your feedback about the balance of pasta and meat is appreciated and will be shared with our chefs. We hope you’ll give us another chance to provide you with a much better experience.

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  5. Helen

    Yorkshire

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 12 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous lunch. Great food and wine and even better service. Great place
    Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - Leeds City CentreResponded on 12 November 2024
    Thank you for the kind words! We're thrilled you enjoyed a fabulous lunch with great food, wine, and top-notch service. We can’t wait to have you back for another wonderful experience!

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  6. Hannah

    Yorkshire

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely restaurant in a great spot. Felt really Italian, beautiful food and great service. Very accommodating with wheelchairs. Thanks!
    Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - Leeds City CentreResponded on 10 November 2024
    Thank you for sharing your experience! We're delighted you enjoyed the Italian ambiance, beautiful food, and attentive service. It’s wonderful to hear that our team was able to accommodate your needs comfortably. We hope to welcome you back for another lovely meal soon!

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  7. Catherine

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and a great atmosphere. Would highly recommend anyone to visit here
    Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - Leeds City CentreResponded on 6 November 2024
    We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the food and atmosphere! Thank you for recommending us, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon.

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  8. Kenneth

    London

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 28 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, atmosphere and service - fantastic evening out
    Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - Leeds City CentreResponded on 31 October 2024
    Grazie Mille for sharing your experience! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the food, atmosphere, and service for a fantastic evening. We look forward to seeing you again soon! :)

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  9. Mohammed

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was an amazing experience. The food was so delicious
    Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - Leeds City CentreResponded on 27 October 2024
    Grazie for your kind words! We’re thrilled you had an amazing experience and enjoyed the delicious food. We hope to see you again soon! :)

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  10. Jessica

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a lovely time seated near the window, very relaxing setting. All staff were very attentive hower the service was slow for food coming out. The pizza was amazing, the carbonara wasnt the best ive had but not bad. Also had ice cream for dessert which was delicious. Would come back for pizza and wine again
    Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - Leeds City CentreResponded on 25 October 2024
    Grazie for sharing your experience! We're delighted you enjoyed the relaxing window seating, attentive service, and especially the pizza and ice cream. We appreciate your feedback on the timing and carbonara, and we’ll use it to keep improving. Looking forward to welcoming you back for more pizza and wine! :)

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Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - Leeds City Centre is rated 4.5 stars by 326 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 20 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - Leeds City Centre

11-12 Park Row, Leeds, West Yorkshire LS1 5HD

Additional information

  • Area
    Leeds
  • Hours of Operation
    Kitchen Mon–Wed, Sun 12:00–22:00 Thu–Sat 12:00–23:00 Bar Mon–Thu 12:00–23:00 Fri, Sat 12:00–00:00 Sun 12:00–22:00 Christmas Eve Kitchen Tue 12:00–22:00 Chrismtas Eve Bar Tue 12:00–22:00 Boxing Day Kitchen Thu 12:00–21:00 Boxing Day Bar Thu 12:00–22:00 New Year Eve Kitchen Tue 12:00–23:00 New Year Eve Bar Tue 12:00–01:00 New Year Day Kitchen Wed 12:00–21:00 New Year Day Bar Wed 12:00–22:00
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria, Contemporary Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wine
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