With so many restaurants out there though, it can be hard to decide where to go when the passion for pizza strikes. Never fear, we’re here with a list of the top 5 places where you can indulge in the tastiest and most mouth-watering pizza available in Leeds:

Ecco Pizzeria

1. Ecco Pizzeria

Ecco Pizzeria is a winner when it comes to authentic, beautifully tasting pizza. Ecco prides itself on providing its guests with the most exquisite and authentic Neapolitan Pizza around. It believes in providing this delectable pizza by utilising centuries old, wood fired cooking techniques and only sourcing their fresh ingredients straight from the heart of Italy.

It’s no surprise that Ecco is a firm favourite with Leeds residents, as their menu is made up of the tastiest pizzas, with ingredients sourced directly from local farmers and artisan producers, and cooked to strict Neapolitan guidelines, meaning no added preservatives, pesticides, nitrates or trans fats.

Ecco Pizzeria is located in the heart of Headingley, Leeds, just a 5 minute walk from the main Headingley stadium.

Gusto

2. Gusto

Next on the list is the authentic and stylish Gusto. Situated in Cookridge, Gusto offers customers the freshest and most responsibly sourced Italian food available. Pizza and pasta being one of their main specialisms, Gusto prides itself on its delectable range of wood fired 12” pizzas, with dough made on-site using a recipe from an old Tuscan monk called Palo.

Not the cheapest on the list, but worth every penny, Gusto pizzas are delicious and will definitely make you want to come back for more. Next time you’re after a delicious pizza, in a smart and elegant setting, head down to Gusto and see what they have to offer.

Everyman Pizzeria

3. Everyman Pizzeria

Everyman Pizzeria really injects the fun into eating pizza. Located in a stylish cinema in the heart of the Trinity centre, Everyman is the perfect location to take a break from your stress filled day of shopping.

Serving only the tastiest wood fired pizza, Everyman enables you to eat both in the restaurant, and whilst watching a film, meaning you can kick back and relax while gazing upon the big screen and chowing down on some delicious pizza.

The pizza menu ranges from the traditional margarita, made with buffalo mozzarella and fresh basil, to a hoi sin duck pizza with spring onions, peppers and stringy mozzarella. I would definitely recommend checking out this classic themed restaurant.

San Carlo Flying Pizza

4. San Carlo Flying Pizza

Offering up sophisticated and luxurious surroundings, including a stunning al fresco dining area, San Carlo Flying Pizza is the place to be. Located in Roundhay on Street Lane, Flying pizza is a must for people who appreciate good authentic Italian food.

Flying Pizza’s menu consists of a wide variety of carefully crafted and well-presented oven baked pizzas, sure to leave the taste buds craving more. To add more to the mix, Flying Pizza’s service is second to none, as all staff are well trained to ensure your dining experience is as enjoyable and comfortable as possible.

Their pizza menu includes specials such as the Pizza Bianca (San Carlo special), Pizza Diavola and their amazing calzones. Each one of these tasty pizzas will take your taste buds on a journey to the coast of San Carlo, so be sure to check it out.

Salvos

5. Salvos

Considered one of the best pizza places in the country, Salvos offers the customer most possibly the tastiest and freshest pizza on the market. This quirky independent restaurant has been given the Oliver award in both 2011 and 2012 and was awarded The Good Food Guide Restaurant of The Year Award in 2012.

This is no surprise however, as their delectable a la carte menu offers some of the greatest pizza options, including their smoked mozzarella, Italian fennel sausage and pepperoni Rustica, and their Primavera pizza topped with Mozzarella, pomodorino tomatoes, asparagus and Sardinian feta cheese.

Located on the main strip in Headingley, Salvos is a favourite for locals, as well as being easily accessible for commuters and guests coming from all over.

So there you have it, 5 of the best pizzerias in Leeds, but don’t take my word for it, go and try them all out and see for yourself how amazing they are.

By James, April 5, 2016 Restaurants of Leeds Share this story