Best italian food shops in Leeds
We've picked 3 places in this category in Leeds. These are Italian or Italian-style spots that our community goes back to again and again.
How we choose these places: steady recent reviews, Italian-style menus and service that makes people want to come back. Opening hours and menus can change – always double-check their website or socials before you go.
#1View full listingLa Bottega Milanese (Bond Court)
Italian espresso bar with panini, pastries & retail beans.
#2View full listingVeeno Leeds (Italian Wine Bar & Shop)
Sicilian wines, platters and bottles to take home.
#3View full listingLIVIN'Italy (Bottega Retail)
Take-home Italian goods from the Granary Wharf deli.
Italian food shops in Leeds
Italian food shopping in Leeds spans dedicated espresso bars with retail beans to wine bars with bottles to take home. La Bottega Milanese is the city's definitive Italian espresso bar — also selling retail beans and panini. Veeno offers Sicilian wine exploration in a relaxed bar setting with retail purchases. LIVIN'Italy's Bottega at Granary Wharf stocks a range of imported Italian groceries and wines alongside the restaurant.
Practical tips
- La Bottega Milanese is busiest between 8:30–9:30am on weekdays — arrive before or after for a calmer experience.
- Veeno hosts regular wine tasting events — check their website for the schedule.
Frequently asked questions
- Where can I buy Italian coffee in Leeds?
- La Bottega Milanese in Bond Court is Leeds's best Italian espresso bar and sells retail coffee beans. The coffee is roasted to an Italian profile and is excellent.
- Where can I buy Italian wine in Leeds?
- Veeno on Wellington Place specialises in Italian wine, particularly Sicilian bottles. You can taste by the glass and buy any bottle at retail price. LIVIN'Italy at Granary Wharf also stocks Italian wines.
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