Let your jaw drop at the mouthwatering taste of Italian heritage cuisine at this Granary Wharf restaurant.
Straight from their motherland, Livin Italy have launched a fresh new menu with incredible dishes to try.
The Granary Wharf restaurant have consistently brought authentic Italian flavours to the city centre and this new menu is simply the icing on the cake for this locally-renowned eatery.
We were so impressed with these dishes that we're giving away a free dining experience so you can Livin Italy's new must-try menu too.
The all-new Paccheri pasta in a cream of pistachio is certainly an packed with flavour and the rest of the Livin' Italy menu shares the same attention-to-detail and authentic Italian flair.
The Paccheri pasta in a cream of pistachio is a must-try. / Image: Livin' Italy
Their Dough House have also permanently adopted newfound favourites and are bringing Leeds endless options that are a delight on the eyes and the tastebuds.
Cheese is taken seriously here and their pizzas showcase the best of this.
Opt for a spicy Indiavolata with goat's cheese, mozzarella fiordilatte, grated parmesan with Calabrian chilli sausage, 'nduja and spicy salame spianata.
Alternatively their Five Cheese special swaps those meaty treats for sweet gorgonzola, walnut crumble, pecorino romano and fried sage to produce an unimaginable flavoursome meal.
If these options aren't tempting enough, you can choose your own toppings too.
There is only one rule: no pineapple on pizzas.
For those sharing, get the best of their cheeses and cured meats on a bed of crispy thin pane carasau with homemade barbecue relish.
This can be paired with any of Livin' Italy's antipasti dishes: think prosciutto crudo, porchetta, ricotta, grana padano and finish with some scamorza affumicata: a southern smoked and stretched curd cheese made with cow's milk.
Meat and fish dishes are aplenty here too.
Seafood lovers will be delights at the Mediterranean Polpo: slow cooked tender Octopus tentacles chargrilled to perfection with garlic and smoked paprika.
Served with a cream of sweet peppers and a crushed potato gratin, it's a clear winner for any foodie fans.
The new menu from Livin' Italy combines the best Italian flavours available in Leeds and their presentation is just as spectacular. / Image: Livin' Italy
28-day-aged sirloin, double Tuscan sausage burgers, swordfish steaks with marinated aubergines and vegan burgers also made the cut for the brand new menu.
These authentic dishes can be paired with equally traditional cocktails and wines. An Aperol Spritz or Italian Mojito will have you transported to the sun-drenched streets of Milan in no time.
Sharing is all part of the Italian dining experience here and that shouldn't stop with drinks.
Grab a Sgroppino for two and sip on homemade lemon Skyy Vodka infused with fresh lime cordial, prosecco and Italian lemon sorbet.
It's all in the detail here and we are obsessed with these cocktail glasses. / Image: Livin' Italy
There are also a range of artisan Italian beers on offer, including Gradisca, Spaghetti Western and Mr White: an aromatic blend of citrus and coriander with a thin creamy head.
The brand boast there are "absolutely no compromises, just good, honest and real Italian cooking at its best" and we couldn't agree more.
To grab a bite of this delicious new menu, check out our giveaway on Instagram. There's a meal for two up for grabs with cocktails included.
After making a name for itself over in Leeds city centre, Alfonso's Deli 2.0 has touched down in Horsforth.
Famed for it’s toasted Cuban sandwiches, stacked subs and loaded breakfast bagels - Alfonso's Deli in Leeds' beautiful Grand Arcade serve up some of the best sandwiches in the city.
They've built up such a good reputation in fact, that they have now opened a second deli in the up-and-coming suburb of Horsforth.
Located in a prime location on New Side Road, this deli has a slightly different look to their original space, complete with a beautiful red awning and stuffed to the brim with American memorabilia.
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Here you can find fresh Cuban coffee which goes wonderfully with their authentic toasted Cubano sandwiches, perfectly crafted with their house-made bread which are then pressed made-to-order.
New for Horsforth, they're now serving New York deli sandwiches on brand-new house schiacciata bread.
And the bread is as fresh as it gets, made in their own bakery downstairs alongside a selection of New York deli bakes.
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Stuffed with toppings such as smoked deli meats, cold cuts, fresh cheese and whatever else you fancy.
Oh and it doesn't stop there, you can also buy a cigar if you fancy it alongside a selection of merch, hot sauces and provisions like tinned fish.
So whether you're stopping by on your way to work for a morning coffee or treating yourself to a stellar sandwich for your lunch, Alfonso's Deli is here to whisk you away to Miami for the afternoon.
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They're officially opening their doors to the public this Thursday 15 October, and we just know it's going to go down and absolute storm.
Make sure to pop down and give them a big warm welcome to the neighbourhood.
‘This recognition belongs to you’ – Leeds restaurant added to the Michelin Guide just months after opening
Clementine Hall
A newcomer to the Leeds foodie scene has been added to the coveted Michelin Guide.
You may remember back in April when a Leeds icon was reborn under a different name.
The Smithfield took over the site that was home to The Reliance for more than two decades, and it's safe to say it exceeded expectations.
The team transformed the site to its former glory, taking the site's exterior back to its memorable dark red. But the efforts to recapture the essence of the iconic old venue go way beyond that.
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The Smithfield, a collaboration between Crooked Brewing and Chef James Donovan, offers simple dining with seasonal food and natural wines.
It's the sort of place where you can rock up for a plate and a glass people watching through the huge window on North Street, or really get stuck into a sharing pie and chips with friends on a Saturday afternoon.
Either way we love it, and it seems we're not the only ones as The Smithfield has been added to the Michelin Guide just five months after opening.
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Announcing the great news to Instagram, The Smithfield said: "We’re very pleased and grateful to have been included in the Michelin Guide.
"To get this kind of recognition so early in our journey is a real honour, and one we certainly don’t take for granted.
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"Thank you to our wonderful guests for your continued support. Also, huge thanks to our brilliant team. The Smithfield is what it is because of your hard work, enthusiasm, energy and diligence. This recognition belongs to you.
"We’re just getting started, and our focus remains the same: creating a welcoming space for our community, serving food and drink we’re proud of, championing great British and local produce, and contributing our small part towards Leeds’ brilliant hospitality scene. The Smithfield."
Sophie Smith -
29th October 2021 
