If you’re searching for a place in Leeds where homemade pasta meets genuine Italian hospitality, look no further than LIVIN’Italy. Nestled beneath the railway arches at Granary Wharf, this family-run restaurant, deli and bar offers a warm, inviting escape where every dish is crafted with care and tradition.

A Slice of Italy in the Heart of Leeds

LIVIN’Italy isn’t just another Italian eatery — it’s a passion project rooted in family tradition. The founders’ story begins in Milan in the 1980s, and that love for Italy permeates every corner of the venue: the rustic décor, the deli shelves, and above all, the food. Our guiding values — passion, tradition, integrity, simplicity — are not slogans but lived principles.

Situated under the atmospheric railway arches overlooking the Leeds–Liverpool Canal, the location itself adds to the charm. Whether you arrive for breakfast, lunch or dinner, you’re entering a place built to help you “live life more Italian.”

Homemade Pasta That Tells a Story

At LIVIN’Italy, pasta is not an afterthought — it’s a centrepiece. Our menu features several standout dishes that showcase authenticity, craftsmanship and the careful balance of ingredients.

• Classic Carbonara: This is pasta made without compromise — “Paccheri” pasta, guanciale (pig cheek), Pecorino cheese and real eggs, with absolutely no cream. It demonstrates our commitment to tradition.
• Fresh Crab Meat “Pici”: Hand-rolled, thick spaghetti-style pici tossed with fresh crab meat, brandy, cherry tomatoes, basil and a touch of chilli. An elegant seafood pasta, refined yet bold.
• Truffle Pici “Cacio & Pepe”: Simple but indulgent — Pecorino cheese and freshly cracked pepper form the base, then topped with shaved truffle. It blends Roman inspiration with that luxury twist.
• Short Rib Beef Ragu Pappardelle: A hearty, satisfying pasta experience — slow-cooked short rib ragu with wide egg pappardelle. Rich, comforting and deeply flavourful.

The menu also notes that gluten-avoiding (AG) pasta options are available, and vegan requests can be accommodated, too.

More Than Pasta — Full Italian Experience

While pasta is a star, LIVIN’Italy offers a full continuum of Italian dining experiences — from breakfast to evening cocktails:

• Our breakfast and brunch offerings include Panuozzo, scrambled eggs with roasted ham, Italian frittata, and sweet “maritozzo” buns with chocolate sauce and berries.
• For lunch, we present panini, focaccias, toasts, and “street food” items like arancini carbonara and fried pasta lollipops.
• On the drink side, we curate classic cocktails, Italian aperitifs and a wine bar to complement the food.
• Our Aperitivo Hour is a signature experience: after-work drinks paired with a free buffet of Italian finger foods, designed to recreate the spontaneous joy of Italian aperitivo gatherings.
• And if you’re looking for a twist on tea time, our Italian Afternoon Tea reimagines the British ritual with Italian flavours.

What Makes It Truly Authentic

Several key features set LIVIN’Italy apart as a truly homemade pasta restaurant in Leeds:

1. Ingredient integrity — we maintain relationships with Italian artisan producers, importing specialities to preserve authenticity.
2. Recipes rooted in heritage — the family’s Milanese background feeds into the menu decisions and the culinary philosophy.
3. Respect for tradition — even for simpler dishes like Carbonara, we follow time-honoured methods rather than shortcuts.
4. Diverse menu yet focused execution — pasta, yes, but also complementary dishes, street food, shared plates, all contributing to the overall Italian dining story.
5. Accommodation of diets — we signal vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free, and gluten-avoiding options across the menu.

Planning Your Visit

Here are a few practical points to help you plan:

• Address & contact: Granary Wharf, Leeds, LS1 4BR.
• Telephone: 0113 243 0090.
• Opening hours:
• Mon–Thurs: 12:00 – 23:30
• Friday: 12:00 – 00:30
• Saturday: 10:00 – 00:30
• Sunday: 10:00 – 22:30
• It’s wise to book ahead, especially for evening dining or during special events like Aperitivo Hour or live music Sundays.