Some Leeds pizzerias and Italian restaurants have now opened for al fresco dining, while there are plenty more offering their cheesy goodness for takeaway and delivery. Here we've rounded up 10 of the best places for pizza in Leeds. Happy eating.
1. Culto
Culto’s stone-baked pizzas are a hit with customers in Meanwood. The large takeaway menu includes the popular Diavola, with spicy Italian salami, Nduja, fresh chilli and ham, and the Vegetariana, topped with mushrooms, spinach, tomato, mozzarella and grilled vegetables. Vegan options available.
2. Poco
This Sicillian street food takeaway in Kirkstall Road offers pizza by the slice. Toppings change daily but include the pizza al taglio with spicy spreadable Nduja sausage from Calabria, broccoli and mushrooms on a white base. It’s open for collection seven days a week.
3. Ecco
Ecco Pizzeria, in Headingley, offers authentic wood-fire Neapolitan pizza. Choose from a large takeaway menu including classic Funghi and Bianca pizzas, or the more adventurous selection from around the world - a roast dinner-inspired London pizza and a spicy Bombay pizza with tandoori chicken.
4. Livin’ Italy
Livin’ Italy has reopened its outdoor terrace in Granary Wharf. You can create your own pizza choosing from an array of toppings, including smoked ham speck, tuscan sausage, bolognese, meatballs, marinated salmon, grilled vegetables, salad, olives and a range of cheeses.
5. The Station House
This family-run restaurant promises a “little bit of Italy” in the heart of Garforth. It’s open for takeaway, delivery and al fresco dining. There’s a mouthwatering range of pizzas, including Mare e Monte - prawns sauteed in white wine, garlic butter and paprika, pepperoni, ham and pistachios.
6. Casa Mia
This family-run Italian restaurant in Chapel Allerton has reopened its cosy heated terrace for al fresco dining. The menu includes the pizza pazza, a half way pizza and calzone filled with ricotta, ham and salami Napoli, topped with tomato, buffalo mozzarella, meatballs, ham, fresh basil and Parmesan