Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar, Leeds City Centre

Ресторан · Leeds · ⭐ 9.5/10 · 4004 reviews · $$ · updated: 2026-06-30 21:15:45

Address: 11-12 Park Row, Leeds LS1 5HD, United Kingdom

Authentic Italian dining on Park Row

Riva Blu is an authentic Italian restaurant and bar on Park Row in central Leeds, welcoming you into Southern Italy with style. Plush teal interiors, aquamarine seating and lemon trees nod to the Mediterranean, with an open kitchen, cocktail bar and large alfresco terrace — all in the name of La Dolce Vita.

What to order

Authentic Italian, from classics to signatures: lasagne and ravioli, lighter tuna tartare and calamari, and the spicy Piccante pizza (San Marzano, salami, ‘nduja, mozzarella). Finish with vanilla panna cotta and amarena cherries.

Who it’s for

With its glamorous setting, bar and terrace, it suits a date, a celebration or a sociable dinner — generous portions and good value.

Questions and answers

What food does it serve? Authentic Italian — pasta, pizza, antipasti and desserts.

What to order? Lasagne or ravioli, the Piccante pizza and panna cotta.

What makes the interior special? Teal, aquamarine seating and lemon trees evoking Southern Italy.

Where is it? On Park Row, in central Leeds.

Website and social:
Official website

Opening hours

Day Hours
Monday 12:00–23:00
Tuesday 12:00–23:00
Wednesday 12:00–23:00
Thursday 12:00–23:00
Friday 12:00–00:00
Saturday 12:00–00:00
Sunday 12:00–23:00

Visitor reviews

  1. Elliot Thompson

    Incredible food – tasty and beautifully presented. All the staff were very friendly and welcoming, especially our waiter Hao. The restaurant itself is very stylish, our corner table was next to a very Instagram-popular C…

  2. Andrea Riding

    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…

  3. Joanna Katcher

    Riva Blu Italian restaurant and bar in the centre of Leeds gave us an exceptional dining experience from start to finish. The cosy, welcoming atmosphere made the evening truly special, and the service was unbeatable. Fab…

  4. Nata K

    A very pleasant atmosphere, pleasant staff. There were three adults, two children, everything was tasty, but the carbonara was a bit dry.

  5. Rachael Aplin

    We had a wonderful dinner here, served by Fabio. All the staff were attentive. A warm and welcoming atmosphere. A wonderful choice for those who love to eat. My husband ordered the gamberoni with linguine, I had the porc…

Reviews last updated: 2026-06-30 21:15:45

Data is refreshed monthly. Sources: leedska.com and editorial picks based on reviews.

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