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Travellers' Choice2023
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US$6 - US$34
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Italian, Healthy
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Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
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Reviewed 2 weeks ago

A wonderful little Italian on York Place. An extensive menu with something for everyone at a very reasonable price. Firstly you a served a complimentary appetiser of flat bread and cold meats so I was glad we didn’t opt for the garlic tomato bread as...I think we’d have struggled to finish our meal. Both my husband and son ordered the Prawn Cocktail for starters which seems to be their go to dish, not a standard prawn cocktail as it had beetroot, apple and pomegranate added to it which made it even tastier and I opted for the buffalo mozzarella, tomato and avocado. For mains again the boys went for the same dish of tortellini ragu and I the tagliolini salmon. We were all very pleased with our choices and wouldn’t hesitate in recommending Da Vito’s to anybody visiting Leeds.More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Management response:Responded 2 weeks ago

Thank you for your visit and nice review.

Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Da Vito is an hidden gem: authentic ‘home made’ Italian food served by delightfully friendly yet professional staff. Enjoyed our lunch served with a side of true Italian charm! Susanna e Cristina

Date of visit: November 2023
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Management response:Responded 2 weeks ago

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Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

I recently visited with a group of friends and the food was really tasty. We each had a pasta dish and shared some fries. The atmosphere was buzzing and was perfect for a weekend meal. However, we had to wait 20-25 minutes to order our...food after we were ready. There was plenty of staff available to take the order, however, they said their manager has to take all food orders. This seemed a little strange, and was a waste of capable staff. I would still definitely recommend though as the food and atmosphere made up for it!More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Management response:Responded 2 weeks ago

Thank you for your visit and comment. It may feel strange, but if orders are taken randomly and by all members of staff it can cause chaos in the kitchen and further more delays.

Reviewed 1 October 2023 via mobile

We came based on a recommendation from The Chambers and are so glad we did. Excellent service and food quality as well as quantity!

Date of visit: September 2023
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Management response:Responded 8 October 2023

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Reviewed 18 September 2023

This is an absolutely fantastic restaurant - one of the best I've ever been to anywhere. The food is delicious and the wine brilliant quality for the price. The atmosphere was lovely: buzzy, friendly and very Italian. The staff were friendly and professional. Very very...highly recommended.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Management response:Responded 8 October 2023

Thank you very much for your kind review.

Reviewed 15 September 2023

Great little italian in Leeds, lovely food and service , fully enjoyed the evening. would visit again next time i'm in Leeds

Date of visit: August 2023
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Management response:Responded 8 October 2023

Hope to see you again. Thank you for your review.

Reviewed 11 September 2023

09.09.23 - We were visiting Leeds for the night to celebrate our anniversary. We love Italian food so booked Da Vito after reading the reviews. It is a lovely restaurant with a nice layout and felt very intimate. The food was absolutely amazing, the garlic...mushrooms were the best I have had in a restaurant. We both had starters, Mains and my husband had a pudding and we had a drink each. The bill was £62.50, which was very reasonable for such great food. If we lived local we would definitely be regulars. The only negative - The table situation wasn't great. We were right next to the kitchen door so it was very noisy and hot (more so as it was a very warm night as well). Also I was in the main walk way so my chair kept getting knocked by the staff rushing by. If we came back we would ask not to be seated there again.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Management response:Responded 8 October 2023

Thank you for your comment. Unfortunately the property is what it is, we understand your comment, but it is very difficult to find affordable properties in city centre for small private restaurants like ourselves and to survive in competition with large chains restaurants. Please remind...More

Reviewed 19 August 2023 via mobile

Date night in Leeds last night. We prefer to have a few drinks and then try a walk in a bit later on. We headed for our usual favourite, Viva, to find that they were closed for a well deserved summer break. A quick bit...of research and we walked to Da Vitos. How thrilled were we to find the previous owner of Viva now running the show at Da Vito. We were treat like royalty from start to finish and must have timed our walk in just right as the restaurant was quickly full. The garlic pizza bread was sublime. Pasta and fillet steak followed. Both divine. A perfect creme brulee finished our evening beautifully. Moretti on tap, and a great wine list. The service was friendly and professional. Fully deserves all of the great reviews. We will 100% return, very soon, and will bring friends too.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Management response:Responded 9 September 2023

It was nice to have you at Da Vito! Thank you for your visit and for sharing your experience with others.

Reviewed 15 August 2023

Just lovely. 2 adults 2 children. Upon arrival we thought it would not be kid friendly, but we were wrong, waiters were extremely friendly and professional to both adults and children. Service was superb. Food brilliant especially the mussels and sea bass (cooked very well...with crispy skin). As it got busier we did notice staff were less attentive, but understandable. Reasonably priced with a good choice of meals for all. Will definitely visit again.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Management response:Responded 9 September 2023

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Reviewed 11 August 2023 via mobile

I have lived in Leeds until the last few years and my business is still in Leeds. Last Saturday I was looking for somewhere to eat on Google Maps near to a venue we were attending. Da Vito popped on the map……been of Italian decent...and a Leeds lad I was so surprised I’d never heard of it! Well the long and short is this place is fantastic! Vito very warm and welcoming. We had a varied mixture of dishes from pasta to the vitello, the seafood was unbelievably fresh but best of all was the authenticity of the food! Service was 5 star! Wine very reasonably priced. If you are a lover of Italian food I guarantee you will not be disappointed….so good I’m there again this Saturday! Well done guys super work!More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Management response:Responded 9 September 2023

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Reviewed 8 August 2023 via mobile

Fabulous restaurant! Outstanding food, great service, lovely atmosphere and reasonable prices. Just visiting Leeds but if I lived locally would be a regular.

Date of visit: August 2023
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Management response:Responded 9 September 2023

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Reviewed 7 August 2023 via mobile

A very busy Saturday night, but a reminder we do not need to be in a hurry. We had to wait for our pre-booked table, then long waits between courses, but that is the Italian way. Drinks and talkings between, in a lovely, cosy yet...trendy atmosphere. All around you heard laughter, including my own. We had olives and garlic bread as appetisers, my husband was not a fan of the flat pizza style garlic bread but ate it anyway. My scallops in shell with a tasty breadcrumb topping was tasty. Our pasta mains were delightful, not a clean plate between us and dessert equally pleasant. Portions are not oversized so you are not overwhelmed but you leave nice and full. A venue that makes you wind down, relax and go with the flow. A wonderful mix of couples, family and friends, all in good humour - a reflection of the delightful team at work. When we return to Leeds we shall definitely be returning to Da Vito’s!More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Management response:Responded 9 September 2023

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Reviewed 31 July 2023

BY any yardstick this is a top quality restaurant. From the great welcome upon arrival to the exuberant 'ciao' on departure everything about Da Vito is a cut above average - and a significant cut at that. The menu choices are wide ranging with many...familiar dishes as well as one or two specialities. But what impresses are the standards of cooking and presentation which are top notch. Excellent and comprehensive choice of fine wines - not cheap, but worth every penny (or pound). Add that to the delightful surroundings and engaging staff and you know that you have chosen well.More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Management response:Responded 9 September 2023

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Reviewed 31 July 2023 via mobile

Apparently vegetarians and vegans don’t like pasta as there are not even any vegetarian pasta dishes here at all. Defiantly need to modernise the menu and offer more vegetarian and vegan options.More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Management response:Responded 5 August 2023

Thank you for your visit and comment. In our opinion there is enough choice for vegetarian, vegans. There is choice from starters hot cold, soups, salads, pasta, pizza and main. Our chef is always willing to accommodate special order of pasta with veg, just ask...More

Reviewed 22 July 2023

Simply the best Italian restaurant I have ever seen outside of Italy! The welcome the food the goodbyes ...simply incredible.

Date of visit: July 2023
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Management response:Responded 5 August 2023

Many thanks for your appreciation.

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Response from O5879WGkathleenm | Reviewed this property |
There is on street parking on York Place and Park Place the next street up or a multi storey car park which you will see if you go down Park Place but this may close at 9pm you will have to check
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Hi . I am not sure however email the restaurant and I am sure they can arrange something. The owner I am sure will do something for you . This place is a gem .
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  • Food: 5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 5
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