115 & 107 Otley Road
Headingley
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS6 3PX
Good place to take a date:
8/10
Having opened its doors to Headingley close to 40 years ago, this family-run restaurant is well-established as a favourite spot for Yorkshire dates in Leeds. Head out of the city centre to this thriving suburb and feel as though you’re amongst friends in Salvo’s. Perhaps a little too busy to be intimate, it’s nevertheless a fun spot for a meal on a Friday night if you love good Italian fare. The staff are happy to throw in a few personal touches for a special occasion if you let them know, such as birthday desserts or champagne on ice. As a result, it’s more than just your average pizzeria if you want to enjoy your favourite cuisine somewhere that does it with class.
Good place to meet for a first date:
9/10
You know next to nothing about them except that you want your first date in Yorkshire to go well. Then Salvo’s is a great bet. With classic Italian dishes done well, amicable staff to make things run smoothly, and a lively atmosphere to warm things up, this restaurant has all the ingredients of a recipe for success. Visit on an evening for a vibrant and vivacious date, or play it cool with a lunchtime booking if you want to suss them out without going all out. The family focus of the restaurant makes it stylish without being stuffy, and you won’t have to worry about finding something on the menu as Italian food is a winner every time.
Salvo’s Leeds
Average age:
Find a healthy mix of diners at Salvo’s whenever you time your visit. Families, couples and friends all intersperse to create a welcoming atmosphere that’s without pretence. There’s always a birthday or anniversary being celebrated in Salvo’s, but equally you won’t feel out of place turning up after work for an informal meal either.
Time of review:
If you’ve planned a last minute Yorkshire date don’t worry, Salvo’s keeps a few tables aside every night for walk-ins to maintain that casual feel to the place that makes it so popular. Open for lunch and dinner throughout the week, it welcomes you with open arms to its warm embrace of Italian food and drink.
Average cost of a meal and a drink:
Expect to pay around £10 for pasta or pizza, or a little more if you want something a bit more adventurous to satisfy your appetite. At £17.50 for 3 courses the early bird menu is great value, and to escape the string of chain restaurants from the city centre it’s certainly worth the price to avoid being predictable.
Type of cuisine:
Even the fussiest of foodies will find something to smile about on the menu at Salvo’s. Traditional pizzas and pastas sit happily alongside confit of duck and fillet of sea bream. Teamed with a fruity Italian wine you’ll experience a taste sensation that will hopefully match your conversation on a date to this restaurant.
Final word:
For the food, drink, service and atmosphere, there’s little to disagree on for a Leeds date in Salvo’s. It might not be the most adventurous option for a date in Yorkshire, but who’s to say that’s a bad thing? With decades of experience in doing Italian food right, you won’t go far wrong if you bring your lover girl or boy here for a feast.