Spanning over three generations, Salvo's in Headingley have been bringing a taste of Italy to Yorkshire since 1976.
When Salvatore Dammone opened Salvo’s Restaurant in 1976 he had a vision, to bring a piece of his beloved Italy to Leeds.
Five decades later, Salvo’s remains one of the most popular and well regarded restaurants in Yorkshire.
The restaurant has won many awards over the years, they have been listed in The Good Food Guide since 1984, been awarded a AA Rosette every year since 2010 and have even been voted the UK's best neighbourhood Italian restaurant by Gordon Ramsay on Channel 4's The F Word.
Salvo’s is drenched in history and tradition, from what was once a small trattoria-style eatery where guests would have to pull up a chair and eat amongst the other locals, is now a beautiful restaurant with an informal, relaxed atmosphere spanning across two floors.
Although undergoing four major renovations over the past 50 years, the restaurant still proudly showcases its family roots with photos on the walls telling stories of honeymoons in Milan, Vespa rides around Salerno and family meals round the dinner table.
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Salvo's is the place to go for authentic yet contemporary Italian food served in a laid back setting; it's a simple yet winning formula which has kept customers returning for years.
The second and now third generation of the Dammone family are today continuing the traditions of Salvo’s, providing the people of Leeds with classic Italian hospitality.
Image: Salvo's
And it doesn't just stop there, just two doors down you will find Salvatore’s, a new Italian bar and street kitchen opened by the late Salvo’s grandson this summer 2022.
Here you can pop-by for a few cocktails and accompany them with delicious, innovative small plates and you might even catch some live jazz music.
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You can find both of these incredible restaurants on Otley Road in Headingley. Whether you're after a quick bite or a sit down meal, one thing's for sure is that the Dammone family will make you feel right at home and you will most definitely leave with a smile on your face.
Tried and trusted Sheffield indie spot Baker's Yard is expanding its Kelham Island site and potentially dropping its "micro-bakery" title.
Opening just three years ago, Baker's Yard has become a sweet-treat staple in its Sheffield neighbourhood, Kelham Island, so much so, the owners have taken to social media to announce some very big plans.
Known for keeping Kelham Island visitors satisfied with their key lime pie and cheesecakes to loaves of bread and freshly baked pastries, now Baker's Yard is expected to continue doing so on a larger scale.
After putting out a call-out post earlier this month to recruit more front of house team members, the bakery waited just one more week before sharing its latest news.
What was once a "micro-bakery" is now about to undergo a particularly large transformation, as revealed in a new announcement via social media by the Baker's Yard team: "Our bakery is growing, into next door!"
Explaining this decision in further detail, the Kelham Island hotspot has said: "You can expect a greater variety of bakes, breads, pastries and cakes, including bespoke celebration and wedding cakes".
Already known for their bakery and coffee shop-hybrid, as well as the bespoke cake services they offer too, now Baker's Yard are covering all bases with an all-new venture.
Life just got a whole lot sweeter, as you'll be able to get your Baker's Yard fix all-day-long with the arrival of a restaurant, with the team promising, "Baker's Yard Bistro, a French inspired neighbourhood eatery" later down the line.
This year has been nothing but positive for this independent Sheffield business, as back in March Baker's Yard found itself included in The Good Food Guide's Top 50 Bakeries in the UK - Huge congrats.
Sheffield's beloved Baker's Yard is expanding its Kelham Island site / Credit: The Sheff
Anyone up for sampling some sweet treats or savoury selections that Baker's Yard has to offer can currently find them at 1 Baker's Yard, Sheffield (and very soon 2 Baker's Yard too) or online HERE - Good luck guys.
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The popular Manchester brunch spot serving all things viral is coming to Leeds
Clementine Hall
A brunch spot made famous across the pond is opening a site in Leeds.
If you're a fiend for all things brunch, then this news is going to get you a little bit excited.
Bruncho is known for its brunch dishes that have a real knack for going viral on social media, including New York-style breakfast rolls in croissant bread; fresh coconut water and matcha served in the coconut; and its innovative watermelon sandwiches.
Oh, and they also went viral for serving a Labubu French Toast...but we'll let the photos do the talking on that one.
Images: The Manc Group
They've currently got one site in Manchester city centre with one more almost ready to open its doors, and now they're making their way across the Pennines and opening their first Yorkshire cafe right here in Leeds. Aren't we lucky.
Announcing the exciting news to Instagram, Bruncho said: "We’ve been keeping a HUGE SECRET, but now it’s finally time to share… LEEDS CITY CENTRE WE’RE COMING FOR YOU!!
"Keep your eyes peeled on our socials, we’ll be announcing our opening date SOON!!"
Images: The Manc Group
With queues constantly forming at their cafe in Deansgate, Manchester - we're sure that their weird and wonderful creations will go down just as well here in Leeds.
It's not the first brunch spot to make their way over, with Federal opening on Boar Lane earlier this year that has been packed out ever since.
We'll of course keep you in the loop with opening dates as and when we find out but for now, Bruncho we can't wait to welcome you to our city.
Clementine Hall -
3rd November 2022 
