LIVINitaly

LIVINitaly is located on Neville Street, which is like a little courtyard near/​in Granary Wharf. There is a exit from Leeds Train station that will take you there but it’s upstairs and out the back! –I wish I had known that rather than leaving out the front and having to walk all the way around under the bridge.
I guess if you’re visiting Leeds and not staying at the Doubletree Hilton (which is just opposite LIVINitaly and a few other restaurant/​bars) you might not come across this little Italian restaurant/​bar.
The Mrs and I were looking for a hearty meal to line our stomachs but was not having much luck deciding what and where to go for we thought we’d just head back to the hotel and risk one of the restaurants along that stretch.
We chose this place because as my Mrs always says ‘how wrong can you go with Italian’. In the case if LIVINitaly I think the question is — just how right can you go with Italian.
There’s a long bar and open kitchen on the ground floor and upstairs more restaurant area which would be great for parties or groups. I really liked the hustle of the open kitchen and retro bar stools and art work all around. The music was upbeat and a good mix of genres without being loud and overbearing.
We propped ourselves up on the bar by the window. There is a lot of really nice veggie/​pescetarian options on the menu so it was hard to choose. in the end we both ordered the tuna Pizza of which is £2 cheaper if you wanted to take away — great tip if staying in the DoubleTree. The pizza base was thin and crispy, sauce rich and a really good load of toppings, caramelized onion, black olive, tuna and cheese. sturdy, oozing with cheese and full of sweet and salty flavors. Yum! Soo much Yum!
There were some really great alcoholic and virgin cocktails available but they’re really big on their wine. You can even take away (not drink in) a bottle of their own wine from £7.50 which is another handy tip if you want to be really anti-​social in your hotel room.
There’s inside and outside seating, great drink deals, friendly Italian service and good tunes — I really do recommend this place and worth the 5 mins walk from the city centre shopping.

Each time I go this place goes down in my estimation.
The food just wasn’t as good as I was led to believe it would be but it does look like it should be really fresh and authentic so maybe we chose all the wrong things.
Been back just for drinks which was better, nice cocktails. But not cheap and service was not great — very slow. Only ordered a drink each for three of us and we got charged a service charge — seems a bit over the top.
See what you think but I’m not that impressed

When I look out across the balcony from my flat, one of the things I can usually see is the VINeataly courtyard, choc full of people. This makes me jealous. Fact.
I was impressed with VINeataly before it even opened and it’s done everything right to keep me loving it! Prior to opening VINeataly marketed itself as being an authentic Italian wine bar that also does great food.
The service is very good. Everyone seems happy to be working here and they always have a smile for the customers as well as being happy to talk to you about the menu or food and drinks.
If you love wine, this is the place for you. Lots to choose from and with the added ‘by the glass’ wine dispenser you’ll be able to try some great varieties that you might usually have to buy by the bottle.
I’ve noticed lately that VINeataly is also becoming something of a cocktail lounge. They do a nice selection including one that has chocolate liqueur in it — booze and ‘chocolate’ — the best of all worlds in my view!
So you have wine, cocktails and you also have beer! A nice pint of Peroni on draught for less than £4!
I’ve not tried the food yet so I can’t comment but i’m definitely enjoying the beverages!
HAPPY DAYS!
Fantastico!

Attended this place for Sun Lunch today and was not so impressed.
We found the menu pretty limited and some of my friends had lots of trouble with the menu and the waiter was not so helpful, I think he was also struggling to understand what they were asking.
Not impressed by portion sizes and that everything was pre made and just pinged into the microwave, really small portions we felt. That said, was pretty tasty.
My friends were really disappointed by the desserts
Service was poor although friendly and we waited an age for the bill despite the place been nearly empty.
Would probably not try again as was felt to a bit pricey in our opinion…

Visited this place last night on the Living Social voucher, and thoroughly enjoyed it. We went early evening of a Sunday and it was relatively quiet, but was getting busier as we left. We sat upstairs which gave a lovely view over Granary Wharf and the canal. The service and atmosphere is relaxed and furniture nice and comfy.
We ordered a bottle of house red which was spicy and full bodied, and started off with a plate of antipasto, lovely meats, rockets, huge olives and bruschetta. Then I followed this with aubergine parmigana which was gorgeous, lots of tomatoes and tasty parmesan. The boyfriend went for a chicken and parma ham dish which looked lovely and was accompanied by potatoes and a piquant tomato sauce.
The bill came to 45 for two which considering how much we ate and a bottle of wine I thought was good value. We will definitely be visiting again.

If you happen to be in the vicinity of the dark arches, peckish, and on the lookout for a piece of decadence and Mediterranean culture, look no further than this exquisite little establishment.
In spite of being rather green on the scene, it’s beautifully decked out, with a fully fledged menu boasting all kinds of fantastic Italian fare. Of course, I can foresee this place fast becoming a coveted hotspot given the perfect al fresco arrangement, which overlooks the lovely Granary Wharf. And what an addition to the area!
My friends and I took advantage of the outdoor seating to grab some lunch, and we couldn’t have picked a better place. The late afternoon sun was still in full glory, helping to add to the ambience, in what truly felt like a transcendence from Leeds to some more exotic clime.
It was the amazing edibles that we dined on that completed the ruse of being somewhere far away: we delighted over a smattering of delicious meats, rocket salads, fresh plump olives, the most delectably baked focaccia, divinely creamy mozzarella, and chicken salad with crispy pancetta.
Each bite was as fresh and flavoursome as the next, and should be enjoyed over a good hour, with fine conversation and probably excellent wine. (We had forgone the wine, but I won’t next time.) I understand that they have a wine machine where you can sample the varieties for 90p, and once you’ve decided, pick away and put it on a special chip and pin card. I believe you’d pay off the card at the counter, which could make for a dangerous game when you’ve free reign to help yourself, but let me update and tell you how that goes when I have my very own.
So, why only four stars? Well. It was only my first visit, and whilst everything was impeccable (although, just to nit pick the bill did take a wee while — which just goes to show how relaxed it all is) I’m going to make it my mission to return and update. Essentially, I’m overly tempted to keep this gem to myself, but I can’t see it staying secret for long. The quality, location, vibe, and staff are simply too good. Can I ask a favour? Save me a seat if you’re headed over, it’s my new favourite place. I’m great company, I promise!