Salvo's Reviews Summary

Food Quality

Pros:

• "The seafood festival was a must for all seafood lovers."
• "The food was sensational - very generously topped pizzas and the Funghi pasta was so beautifully made."
• "The food here is just insane! I’ve been to Italy quite a few times and it tastes just like I am back there!"
• "The food was exquisite, fantastic large portions and also a whole vegan menu which is rare to find!!"
• "The food was lovely, mostly all chose different things from menu, all meals were good portion sizes and fresh."
• "The food was fantastic! Well seasoned to produce a dish with great flavours."
• "Food absolutely beautiful had mushroom campagnola and it was stunning."

Cons:

• "The food was mediocre."
• "Food was average and l beer choice poor and expensive."
• "For me I've never really the big deal about Salvos is. Average food at overly inflated prices."
• "The starter was grim, clearly using old oil to fry the questionable seafood and veg in, the main was inedible."
• "Last time I visited I was very disappointed with food. Poor choice and lacking flavour."
• "The pizzas we ordered were soggy and bland."
• "The prawn pasta which was too Al dente and cold. The kids bolognese was lumpy and wasn’t anything to rave about."

Service

Pros:

• "The staff are helpful and attentive."
• "Fantastic food, great atmosphere and terrific staff."
• "The team catered thoughtfully for our dietary requirements and allergies."
• "Lovely atmosphere, efficient and friendly staff and great food."
• "Service was impeccable."
• "Staff friendly and service quick."
• "The waiting staff were extremely friendly and helpful despite the restaurant being very busy."

Cons:

• "The espresso was a joke it was under extracted no crema shame on an Italian restaurant that cant make espresso."
• "Food was good but the whole feel of the restaurant was not warm, the staff was not very welcoming, very blunt and abrupt."
• "The service was good although a bit tarnished by the waitress who was somewhat put out by ordering our desserts just before 10pm."
• "The waitress who showed us to our table was a complete misery, very unwelcoming."
• "Customer service is non existent."
• "Service was poor through the entire time we were there."
• "We waited half an hour before I had to ask someone to order food."

Atmosphere

Pros:

• "New layout inside is a Bit too modern for my liking and not so great atmosphere, a Bit noisy inside."
• "The food, the wine, the portions, the music! What's not to love!"
• "Always such a reliable and extremely tasty Italian, my go to in Leeds."
• "The decor is great, although watch your head on the low hanging shades."
• "It has a great charm of a small local restaurant, where service is very personal."
• "The atmosphere was wonderful."
• "Such a lovely environment even when it was packed!"

Cons:

• "It doesn’t really have the atmosphere of an Italian restaurant where the staff have personalities and engage with the customers."
• "Very very disappointed... Ruined my birthday. Think twice before going here as for the price you'd expect much better!!!"
• "It wasn’t just the lack of atmosphere, the unhappy staff, the poor food."
• "Service is lovely, reputation is fantastic, but to me the menu and food don't live up to it."
• "I did not enjoy the atmosphere and hardly noticed the staff."
• "Not a place to go with children."
• "The only reason I gave four stars and not five, was for the fact the place was freezing."

Value for Money

Pros:

• "The food is pricey but you get what you pay for here which is quality."
• "Offers a great core menu, daily specials, event nights, Italian craft beers and wines in a bustling space."
• "Beautiful food, great service, not overly expensive!"
• "If you want authentic Italian food, then this is the place to go... extremely good value for money."
• "The bill was under £50 which in our opinion was very good value for money."
• "You really should try this as it is the best Italian in Yorkshire."
• "They have a good takeaway system in place at the moment and the food is almost as delicious as eating in."

Cons:

• "The menu doesn't state that the beer is bottled I was expecting a pint for £4.70."
• "There's a very good menu but many items seemed to be overpriced."
• "Given the prices, I don't think it's worth it - I would have given it an 'okay' if it was cheaper."
• "It is expensive, the standard of cooking doesn't match the price."
• "Not worth the risk if you ask me, should've gone to Zucco or Sukhothai where the service and food is awesome."
• "Food was good but prices were definitely high for us - much more than London prices where we are from."
• "Can somebody tell me where the Salvo's of 1982 went? What a disappointment."