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22nd August 2010
Dear Salvos I just wanted to send you an email to say thank you for the absolutely wonderful evening my husband and I had at your restaurant this week to celebrate our wedding anniversary. I have some wonderfully fond memories of Salvo's from the 1980s when we used to come on a Friday evening with my parents to eat the delicious pizzas cooked by the famous singing pizza chef - we loved him! I now have a family of my own and want to make the Salvos experience part of their memories too! My son is 6 in September and we are going to bring him for his first visit so he can experience what it is like to have a birthday at Salvos! Going back to our visit this week, we were treated like royalty by your wonderful staff which began with a couple of drinks in the new bar upstairs which felt more like being entertained in someone's house than in a restaurant. The barmaid (an Australian lady) was so wonderfully welcoming and friendly and served us some delicious tapenade. We then moved to our table which couldn't have been better as we were right in front of the kicthen and we were fascinated all night by what was going on in there - amazing! Our food and wine was heavenly and we ended the eveing again sat back upstairs relaxing in the bar. My husband and I enjoy eatinng out and I can honestly say that your restuarant is by far my favourite for so many reasons. Thank you again for a wonderful evening and many more to come. Don't change what you do as you do it brilliantly! Rachel Dixon
12th August 2010
Dear Staff of Salvo's, My partner and myself had dinner at Salvo's yesterday night and it was absolutely FANTASTIC !! My special thanks to the Chef who made me a fantastic pizza. We feel like it is Italy outside Italy !!!! Hope to see you all very soon, and certainly shall visit your Salumeria for some Mozzarella and a nice Chianti. Italy has always been a place very close to my heart ! :-) Thanks and please keep up the great work. Warm regards, Vijay and Jenny.
24th July 2010
Had super lunch on Thursday, our first visit to you. Sadly we don't live in Leeds so it may be the last. Well worth it anyway - made graduation day extra special.
23rd July 2010
PO10
WOW! 5 STARS - EXCELLENT (Salvo's is the best you can get) It does not get better than this place I live on the south coast of England 260 miles away! I eat in london 3 - 4 times a week. I cannot wait to come back. Went on 21st July 2010 for my sisters Birthday who was 21 todayyyyyy!!!! 7 of us were served by the most friendliest of staff and the quality of food was 100% I am a food inspector/food safety consultant and have eaten in Salvo's for over 20 years and I have never been able to fault it ever. BIG Thanks to all as my Sister is disabled and in a lot of pain and she said Salvo's food particularly the Mars bar Fondue is the best pain killer she has ever had. Thanks a million. Nigel @ safefood.co.uk
22nd July 2010
BD11
Last night we had a fabulous evening at Salvo's for my husband's birthday. We wondered if we were doing the right thing, (because it was a Monday and it might be a bit quiet) but as soon as we walked in the door at Salvo's we knew we had made a pefect decision. The place was buzzing, we were greeted immediately and were lucky enough to get a table straight away, we just happened to get there at the right time (7.30) because it was very busy for the rest of the evening. We shared a lovely light Pizza to start and my husband tried the soup, which he said was deliicious. We also, had main course and dessert. The presentation of the food was fabulous, I couldn't help taking a sneaky look at the other dishes coming out of the Kitchen it all almost looked too good to eat. Every morsal was the best food I have ever had in an Italian Restaurant. The staff were very friendly and couldn't do enough for us. I was bothered about how much it would cost having read previous reviews, but in my opinion the whole evening was worth the every penny and good value for money for all FRESHLY prepared food. Now and again we like to go out for proper food. I cannot think of anything we didn't like!! FABULOUS - Thank you Salvo's We would certainly go again, next time I will take my friends with me.
19th June 2010
LS13
Came to Salvo's for lunch today for Saturday lunch for my husband's birthday. Everything about the place was great ... wonderful food, great friendly service and lovely atmosphere! Would definitely recommend and definitely will return in the very very near future. Can't wait for the next visit. Thank You for a terrific experience .... the pasta particularly was very enjoyable as it's home made and tasty!!
12th June 2010
Wine Evenings in the Salumeria - Just a quick note to say how fantastic the food and wine has been at the two wine evenings I've been to. The atmosphere is very relax and fun. I should say that the friendly staff really make the evening. Sherry also known as 'the dinner lady' to my friend and I is a star. She is friendly, efficent and encourages everyone to enjoy themselves. Hope you appreciate her! I've been back to buy some of the great wines since. Great evenings and great service - will be back. Thank you. Heather
30th May 2010
CV6
Thank you for a wonderfull evening, a non hurried and wonderful time, Thank Dan for the great "service" ;-) would love to visit again, cant stop thinking about the wonderful dish all the best, ADY, aka the grey fox ;-)
14th April 2010
LS6
Salvo's is the best restaurant in Leeds - last night was the first night I have been in and would definetly go again. I had the tagliatelle al pollo for my main course and it was amazing it was so mouth watering and so filling I loved every mouthful. Then for dessert I had the chocolate truffle for dessert and a glass of the muscato dessert wine to go with it and it was to die for. I loved the experience, the staff were fantastic and the atmosphere inside the restaurant was so upbeat and loved every second of being there thank you very much to all the staff at Salvo's for making my first experience very enjoyable and will definetley be coming back!!!
6th April 2010
DE21
A friend took us out to Salvo's for dinner on Saturday night, we had the most wonderful evening, the food was excellent, the atmosphere great, Gip was the perfect host, he even let me try a new dish not yet on the menue, it was delicious! I would highly recommend Salvo's as one of the best Italian resturants I've been too.... Lesley xxxx
15th March 2010
LS
Just wanted to say how much we enjoyed the Sicilian evening at the Salumeria last night. The food was fantastic, the service by the waitresses was superb and the whole night was a joy. Thank you. Neil & Susan Bate.
3rd March 2010
LS6
My partner and I have been to salvos numerous times, and are always 100% satisfied with both the amazing food and service. Salvos is one of our favourite restaurants in Leeds, and would recommend it to everyone. The atmosphere is perfect for a romantic night out but it is also family friendly.
26th February 2010
LS6
Was @ Salvo's once again yesterday. I am one who is privileged to go as often as possible, but once again they excelled the norm and my meal was gorgeous!
22nd February 2010
CH60
We visited you restaurant for the first time last Friday at the recommendation of our son who is a student at the Uni. A fabulous experience all round. Terrfic atmosphere, very helpful staff and outstanding food. We''ll be back! Best wishes Ken & Barbara.
15th February 2010
Hi, my boyfriend and i came to your restaurant on monday 15th feb for my birthday, and i would just like say thank you so much, the food, the service everything was absolutly perfect, the night was faultless and it was down to the attention of the staff and the true quality of the food. i will be recommending you to anyone and everyone i know!! thank you again for making my birthday so special! Betty
13th February 2010
Hi Sherry - We just wanted to thank you so much for the time, effort and help you put into arranging my 50th party. The venue was fantastic, but what really made it was the service from the team, both Dan and yourself worked extreemly hard to make the evening the success it was. We have had phone calls and letters from everyone who attended, saying how much they enjoyed the evening. Also, please thank Jacko for the fantastic food, it was stunning, very authentic and tasty - we feel very honoured having a "celebrity chef" cook for us! Thank you once again for a superb evening, please pass on thanks to all involved. We can't wait for another excuse for another party at Salvos! See you again soon. With our love John & Caro.
12th February 2010
I am going to drop a card off tomorrow anyway but wanted to say thank you for all your hard work on Friday. Everyone had a really really wonderful time and all said the food was great and that the whole thing was so incredibly relaxing! I especially had a perfect time so thanks so much.
13th February 2010
Hello, We came to lunch today and just an email to say how lovely it was and Gordon wasn't wrong in how good the food was. Thanks Miss Patel
13th February 2010
LS2
Just want to say a huge thank you for an amazing night on the 12th. Me and my boyfriend ate in the salumeria for the valentines dinner and it was fabulous! The food, wine and staff were excellent! Will definatly be coming back again!
9th February 2010
LS21
I'd like to thank all the staff at Salvos for making my 21st celebrations special, the evening was thoroughly enjoyed by all and the singing was just as good as the food!! Thanks again.
25th January 2010
HA2
On Saturday 23rd January myself and my husband were dropping our son back to university and he had read about Salvo's and wanted to eat there. We arrived about 5.45pm and the restaurant was already full and we were told about 1-1.20 hours wait. My husband who does not like waiting made us drive off and look elsewhere but there was nothing else my son fancied. We went back to Salvo's and are so glad we did the food was fantastic and was enjoyed by us all everything was perfect service included. We will definately return the next time we are in Leeds.
16th January 2010
I would like to thank all the staff at salvo's for making a day we were all not looking forward to a lovely day, especially the young man and girl who served us, the food and service was superb. We will be returning again in march for my daughter-in-laws birthday.
13th December 2009
SL8
We traveled up from Buckinghamshire through the thick snow to see my in-laws for my birthday and I said I would like to go to Salvo's. Like many I tried to book a table for Saturday 9th Jan. When told bookings couldn't be taken but if I arrived about 7:00 - 7:30 I would probably have to wait about an hour. When we arrived at 7:15 and were told it would be nearer to a two hour wait we were very tempted to go into the city centre and try another establishment. However, after a couple of Peronis and Pinot Grigio for the girls we decided to stay.....and boy am I pleased we did. I cannot remember the name of the "maitre de" but he did everything possible to speed up a table for us (I should add there were 8 of us). He arranged chips for a youngster in our party and despite numerous people coming through the door kept a very methodical system and continuously kept us upto date. We ordered about 10 mins before we sat down and despite a slight delay with our starters the whole meal was enjoyed in a fantastic atmosphere. I had the Liver and having ordered it "pink" doubted in such a busy kitchen it would appear very rare. Needless to say it came cooked to perfection and was one of the best liver dishes I have eaten. We also had the two chicken dishes, one with artichokes the other with chillis, the flavours of both these were superb. I wont go on but we could not fault the food in any way and the portions were very generous. Like many people I am sure, I have never waited two hours to eat in a restaurant but I am so glad we did. With the singing waiters and waitresses serenading all those who were there for their birthdays we now have fantastic memories of Salvo's. The staff are friendly and efficient, the atmosphere electric and above all the food is of an extremely high standard. We will return....thank you Gip.
30th December 2009
DN16
We knew all about Salvo's from the Yorkhire Post, always a good write up. We chose to travel 40 miles on a rainy Sunday afternoon, well worth it. Relaxing, homely, warm, nearly full, great food and resonable in cost, Thank you.
18th December 2009
09045
Salve!! My deepest and most joyous congratulations for your well deserved winning as The F Word's best Italian local restaurant! It would appear you at Salvo's are able, with delicious food full of flavour and Italian hospitality, to make every customer feel at home and enjoy their great meal in a family-like atmosphere!! This is what I look for when it comes to eating: I prefer authentic, great flavoursome food in the Italian tradition eaten in good, warm company than fancy though bland food that doesn't communicate anything, suitable for cold, posh dinners. You manage to transmit your joy and passion through what you serve, and I think that's what cooking (REAL cooking) is all about. Therefore I'm truly proud of your victory and will certainly come and visit as soon as I come back to England to enjoy some great Southern Italian meals (the best according to me, I might be partial but Northern Italian cooking just doesn't suit me, despite a few exceptions)! Complimenti! Keep up the good work!! Best regards from Lorena :):):)
6th December 2009
BN2
I came up from Brighton to eat at Salvos after watching the F word.. and loved every course. Thank you.
1st December 2009
LS29
Fabulous atmosphere, unbelievably good food, and brill, friendly and knowledgable staff. Immediately felt "at home". An amazing eating out experience. 100% for everything, (the most amazing green olives any of us had ever had and one of our party is a chef!), can't recommend the whole experience enough. WOW!
23rd November 2009
1200-07 - Lisbon
John and Gip, Long time, no see fellas! Just watching from my safe European home in Lisbon, Portugal the name Salvo's just flash up in front of me on an episode of the the F Word for French cooking. Best Italian restaurant - Salvo's? It could only be one. Now let me be honest, it's a very long time since I've eaten in Salvo's; I've been living in Lisbon for 18 years, so you must excuse me. However, I recall getting a call from John one day, probably around 1989, inviting me to meet him at the restaurant to discuss an idea he had about a jazz night. At the time I'd been promoting and DJing a night called Downbeat, together with a couple of lads that went on to become Nightmares on Wax. We were pioneers of the early hip hop, house scene with a touch of jazz to throw in. Good times! In what can only be described as the best food I have ever eaten, John explained his ideas. In the end, nothing came of it but one thing stuck with me until this day, the lunch I had with John in Salvo's. It was that good. Maybe I should explain, I love to cook, almost as much as I love to eat; I've a library of cook books, traveled all over the world but my true love is Italian food. Part of my passion for cooking is the pleasure it gives to my family and friends and until today, I've never found a recipe that comes even close to the simple tomato pasta dish John served me that day. It is ironic that one of the greatest hip hop tunes of that time, Biz Markie's - The Vapors, has a line for you fellas... "Damn it feels good to see people up on it". You both deserve it. Keep the faith! Um grande abraço, (DJ) Mark PS: If you find my Swing Jazz triple boxset, let me know, it will be a good excuse to come over to Leeds and dine in Salvo's again.
15th November 2009
LS14
We got to Salvo's roughly 15minutes prior to opening, people was already queuing outside which gave us early indication that it was going to be loverly. Once we was in the restaurent and at the table the service was very fast and friendly, the appetiser was immediatly brought to the table along with the drinks. Once the starters and main course arrived we was very impressed with the quality of the food, all way threw the meal the service was one of the best we have experienced. Very enjoyable evening and very well run / organised restaurant. Thanks
7th October 2009
Thank you so much for such a great meal last evening, everything went extremely well, the food was fantastic and your excellent service and attention was wonderful. I had all the family (25 people) round for lunch earlier in the day and so had been crazy busy so it was a delight for me to just sit down and enjoy the evening - thank you. Richard had a fantastic time, a few weeks ago he was a bit down about being 60 but now he can't wait to be 70 so that we can do it all again, perhaps we should do it again at 61! Everyone commented on how wonderful the Salumeria is and how interesting and delicious the food was promising to return with their families for informal lunches. Thanks again for all your hard work we had a fantastic evening. Best wishes Brenda
14th September 2009
Dear Shery What can I say? Thank you so much for making last evening such a success. You were absolutely marvelous and I am extremely grateful to you. Please pass on my sincere thanks to all the team - the food was excellent. Many thanks once again. Best wishes, Joy
26th July 2009
NE37
Such a lovely restaurant....great service...very friendly......
23rd July 2009
LS6
I fervently believe that a restaurant can be a focal point of a local community and I salute the Dammone family for their involvement in the local community, its schools, its cultural ventures and, centrally, its people. They also happen to produce the best Italian food I have eaten in the north of England.
8th July 2009
Evening, I just wanted to say thank you for a lovely meal I had with my family for my mums birthday a couple of weeks back. We found the food brilliant but equally we found the staff to be incredibly friendly and welcoming. We couldn't of asked for better service especially considering it was our first visit. I would appreciate it if the thanks could be passed on to the staff. Kind regards, Richard Dale
30th June 2009
CA14
I well remember eating at your restaurant more than 30 years ago when it first opened!! Always an enjoyable meal there. We now live inCumbria but ate with you a couple of months ago when visiting Leeds friends... it's larger than originally... but ever bit as good!!!
17th June 2009
NE38
Having visited Salvos on two occasions and on both nights had a really wonderful meal and great service. We make a point of trying to get in everytime we visit Leeds. It is well worth the wait..................... Fantastic food, great service, great atmosphere.
20th April 2009
LS26
Thank you for making my birthday memorable on Saturday night. The 'Happy Birthday' serenade was unexpected but fun. We all had a great time thank you. I esp loved the garlic butterfly king prawns, and the Mars chocolate fondue was gorgeous. We will def be coming back. Your staff made us feel so welcome. Thank you
16th April 2009
Piemonte, Italy
"Mi capita di viaggiare molto per spiegare il mo vino in tante parti diverse
del mondo.
Sono quindi stato in moltissimi ristoranti di tutte le categorie,ma in pochi
ho trovato veramente la passione e la professionalità per il buon
mangiare,come da Salvo's.
Una cena Piemontese così vera si fa solo in Piemonte... con una "bagna
caoda" impeccabile quanto impossibile da trovare così ben fatta al di là
delle Alpi.E che dire poi dei "tajarin con sugo di fegatini di pollo" di cui
ho mangiato ben due piatti!
Grandi veramente i fratelli Dammone,con la passione per la ricerca delle
cose particolari nel cibo così come nella musica, nel creare a Leeds un
angolo unico ed autenticamente Italiano.
Grazie per l'attenzione,la meticolosità e la cura nel fare le cose veramente
per bene!"
Matteo Ascheri
"I happen to travel often to talk about my wines in various parts of the
world. As a result I have been in many restaurants of all types, but in few
have I found the professionalism and true passion for good food than at
Salvo's. A Piemontese menu as authentic as this, one could only find in
Piemonte... an impeccable " bagna cauda " that is impossible to find on
this side of the Alps. And what can I say more about the " tajarin con sugo
di fegatini di pollo " of which I had to have two plates of.
Truly grand are the Dammone brothers, with the passion for the research into
the particulars of food as they do with music, and in doing so create in
Leeds a unique and authentic corner of Italy. Thank you for the attention,
the meticulousness and the care in which to do things in the proper manner.”
Matteo Ascheri
8th April 2009
BD16
Just to say my husband and I had a lovely meal last night, early bird menu, 3 courses, wine and coffee all delicious. So relaxing and really friendly and pleasant staff. We will definitely be back!
11th March 2009
I just thought I’d write a quick email to let you know that 20 of us ate at Salvo’s Salumeria on Wednesday night for my boyfriends birthday and we had a fantastic evening. Both the food and the service were excellent and Veronique couldn’t have been more helpful! I look forward to eating there again soon! Kind regards Lindsey
22nd February 2009
LS12
Just had to let you know how impressed I am following a fantastic night out at your restaurant recently...as I am wheat intolerant it has been a LONG time since i have had decent pizza...my friend who is a coeliac has the same problem...the pizza & pasta were superb, we will definatley be coming as often as we can! Also the atmosphere & service was amazing, thank you for a fantastic night out!
9th February 2009
Thank you very much - the hamper was beautiful and went down a storm with the lucky recipient. I’m sure we will be buying more from you in the future.
Anna
30th January 2009
LS
I would just like to thank all the staff for a great night wine tasting. We came on the 28th and had a very informative enjoyable evening. I would like to thank the chef for producing 5 wonderful dishes, cooked to perfection and the informative wine talk. I look forward to coming again and sampling a different region.
23rd January 2009
YO17
Came for lunch last week, and, as always, the food and friendly service were outstanding. Mum-in-Law pronounced it "the nicest meal I had in ages", so there you are! Won't be leaving it as long before coming back.
22nd January 2009
LS20
Last night seven of us enjoyed dining in the Salumeria. We have all been customers for more years than we care to count but last night was undoubtedly the best meal we have enjoyed with you. We were particularly impressed with how our friend with food intolerances was catered for. We liked the food, the service and the quiet surroundings. It is not often we can all get together but this time we could all talk and hear what was going on. Delicious food, thanks to all concerned for a splendid evening.
20th January 2009
LS6
Hi Gip/John
On previous events we have always sent our verbal appreciation for your help & support, but on this occasion we felt it necessary to put pen to paper or finger to qwerty!!!
May Di & I take this opportunity to send a
BIG…BIG....
Thank you to you and your staff for all the hard work put into making Di’s 50th Birthday a momentous occasion and yet another success from the Salvo’s team!
I am finding it difficult to put into words, our appreciation for supplying the catering at our new home for this event.
The organisation was spot on, the staff incredible, the food spectacular and to top it all the impeccable choice of entertainment!
It all came together like clock work leaving Di & I free to enjoy the best party we have ever hosted. I can’t tell you how many of our guests have contacted us with their gratitude and sincere thanks for them being involved in what they described as the perfect party.
Many…Many thanks once again to you, John…
Paul, Michelle…Jimmy, Sinead & Karen & of course the Rev. Cleave (Chunky but Funky) What a Brilliant fella!
Can’t wait for the next one!!!!!!!!
John & Di
15th October 2008
LS16
RE: Pranzo del Quinto Quarto - What a fabulous night Tuesday Oct 14 was. As a keen offal eater the dishes were served in a relaxed way with Gip and John joining the tables all evening extolling their ideas. Veronique and Sarah were splendid and tolerated our humour (aided by a delicious Montepulciano it has to be said!). The food was just mouthwatering. Well done to all the team, your hard work was appreciated. Hopefully another offal evening in the offing?
7th October 2008
Australia
I live in Australia and have just returned from our annual 2 month holiday in Leeds. We lived in Leeds many years ago and loved dinning at Salvo's so we enjoy returning to the restaurant on our annual visits. The past couple of trips have coincided with my birthday and we have celebrated at Salvo's - I must say more than once per trip. I had intended to phone after celebrating my birthday this year with 9 friends at the Salumeria (which is our favourite spot in Leeds) in September to pass on our appreciation for the wonderful meal and the attentive service from the lovely French waitress, she made our evening!!
Looking forward regular emails and returning in summer 2009 - and hope the sun shines next summer!!!!
Ciao Karen O'Neil
6th October 2008
B71
I would just like to say what a really great time Debbie and I had at Salvo's, good food in a very friendly atmosphere, service was first class. Very, Very busy place which tells you what quality to expect, you can't book so get there early. Thanks Again, See You again Soon. Dean & Debbie, West Bromwich
30th September 2008
HG2
We chose Salvo's team for our daughter's 21st party at home having tasted their delicious food elsewhere. We were absolutely delighted with the outcome and the whole salvo's team could not have been more professional . All the guests commented on the delicious food and there were several professional hoteliers attending the event. We really cannot recommend them highly enough and we just hope they will be prepared to come again for our 25th wedding anniversary in a couple of years time!
24th July 2008
: I'm inspired to write to say thank you for the best tasting gluten-free pizza base I have ever tasted! It has such a good texture and is chewy - just like it should be and like I remember it before being coeliac. What a treat and thanks again. When you follow a gluten-free diet you miss so many tastes, textures and flavours from before, good pizza is something I had trained myself not to expect to eat again...but now I am sure I will be trying out lots of different toppings.
Getting variety into the diet is a problem so its good news when new products that is this good comes onto the market. Thanks also to Gip and the salumeria for introducing me to this and for best gluten-free pasta/menu during gluten-free awareness week.
6th July 2008
We dined at the Salumeria last night for the Sicilian Regional Dinner and just wanted to thank you for the most fantastic evening. The food was sublime, the atmosphere was great and the service was brilliant. Its so rare to be served by enthusiastic waiters who know and care such a lot about the food that they are serving. They are a credit to you and we were extremely impressed. We can't wait to get booked in for the next one. Thank you!
14th May 2008
LS16
We attended your specialist ceoliac evening and I felt compelled to write to you and thank you for a wonderful and inspiring event rich in great food and fantastic advice. Thanks to Gip for taking the time to share so many exciting stories and recipes. My mum has gone back to Middlesbrough brimming with ideas for interesting gluten-free variations on Italian cooking. We will definitely be back to the Salumeria for some special events very soon.
5th May 2008
DN14
We lived next door to Mr and Mrs Dammone and family for a short time and I still iron my shirts the Nunzia way! I celebrated my 16th Birthday at Salvo's and then my 17th and 18th followed by my 28th and 30th and then yesterday my 40th!!! Despite our growing numbers you still managed to accommodate us and you were still all smiling at the end. The Toolies all remembered Pinuccio and his singing and of course we were all really fond of Gip the Jeep and Johnny but Mums favourite was Lucci and my favourite was Salvo and I'm sure even though I am now 40 he would have still tousled my hair!!
20th March 2008
HG1
Dear Salvo's, I came to the restaurant with Salvo to celebrate his 12 birthday and I enjoyed it so much thank you for the pizza and chocolate fondue and I look forward to coming again with my own parents!
28th February 2008
ME13
Dear Salvo's - I came across your website by accident, when searching for Italian restaurants in London - and so many happy memories came back to me. I visited Salvo's between 1976 and 78 - and loved it SO much. I remember queuing in the freezing cold outside waiting for one of the precious tables - and Salvo coming outside to bring us drinks - so that there was a party outside as well as in. I remember the friendship inside and sharing tables with strangers, and on Saturday and Sunday lunch times the wonderful mix of all ages of people - especially children and babies. And, of course, the wonderful food and wine. A resolution for 2008 is to visit Leeds and Salvo's again.
Love from Jayne
29th January 2008
DY5
My beautiful girlfriend and I visited Salvo's last saturday 26/01/08 and I can hand on heart say it is one of the best restaurants i have ever been to. We had to wait a while for our table, but we didn't mind this at all due to the friendly, helpful service and lovely atmosphere. The kitchen workers and floor staff all seemed relaxed despite a busy time. The floor staff did a fantastic job of making a birthday special. Although neither of us were celebrating ours, it certainly put a smile on our faces as we felt obliged to sing along to the unique celebrations. The food was excellent, and was good value for money. Overall an excellent experiance and we shall definitely return.
27th January 2008
Liz and Margaret Kitching et al wish to send a giant THANK YOU to everyone at Salvo's as you made my 50th birthday celebrations such a warm, wonderful, delicious, fun and happy occasion!! Salvo's remains the most fabulous eating out experience that there possibly can be in the whole world. I'm still laughing and smiling about it!! Very much love to Gip, John, Paul and all involved there. Ciao, Liz xxx
10th January 2008
It has been 12 years since I was last here (stupidly moved to Cheshire) and your Pizza Kiev is still only surpassed in worldly pleasures by one thing – sex.
My compliments to the chef.
Thank you for a fantastic evening.
4th November 2007
We came to the Salumeria last Friday evening (26th), and I just wanted to let you know how brilliant it was. The food was amazing, the wine lovely, the service was excellent (especially the pasta and chickpea soup) and the two members of staff were really friendly and knowledgeable. We will definitely come again.
26th October 2007
LS7
Fabulous website, can't wait to be at the restaurant again with family and friends for the best cooking ever! Congratulations on your continued health and success, much love xx
13th October 2007
LS8
Dear Gip and John,
We had a family outing to Salvos on Saturday evening to celebrate Ken's big birthday. Ken chose your place because the food is always so fresh and tasty, and we were not disappointed. We had wonderful lobster and swordfish, and the desserts were to die for! We loved it when the staff sang "Happy Birthday" - the atmosphere was great. Thanks so much for a memorable evening. Sharon and Ken, Jake and Al.
3rd October 2007
LS6
Dear Gyp, John & staff
Thank you all fora wonderful evening last saturday to celebrate our Ruby wedding anniversary.
Both Domenico, myself, family and friends had a really enjoyable time. Food was superb and service was fantastic from Marco and Veronique. Our friends have never stopped talking about the evening.Infact we are trying to arrange something for November or December. Many, many thanks again.
We wil be back!
May we wish you both continued success.
Warmest wishes!
17th September 2007
WF8
Thank you for such a delightful evening, we love Salvo's and will be returning once again with our family this month for them to experience the wonderful taste of "Italy"!!!
We love it!!!
20th August 2007
LS18
16 of us came for a meal on 11 August 2007. The meal was truly fantastic and your enthusiasm for the food and seeing people enjoy it shone through. I will be back and know many of my friends will be too.
Thank you
31st July 2007
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Dear Gip, John & Luc
Thank you for all your hard work to make our wedding feast so sumptuous.The food was brilliant – everyone commented on it “It’s the best food I’ve had at a wedding”, sharing the starters was a stroke of genius and got everyone chatting.
Throughout the whole process of planning the food we found you to be personable, professional and creative as well as being incredibly thorough.
With so many other things to think about while planning the wedding it was wonderful to be able to entrust the food to you with complete confidence.
Thank you once again – you do a fantastic job.
9th July 2007
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Thank you so much to everyone at Salvo’s for making our Anniversary Party on 7-7-07 a night to remember. The food was sumptuous and the wine flowing – excellent. A particularly big thank you to Veronique and Mario who worked so hard to make our guests comfortable till the early hours! Cheers!!
16th June 2007
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Dear Salvo's I am writing to thank you for the wonderful evening we had when we booked the whole of the salumeria on 14th June. We were 26 people in our 20's to 80's who had all been volonteers on the same shift at different periods over the last 20 years. We had an excellent time here because you created a lovely friendly atmosphere, serve excellent food and do it very professionally. Everyone was very happy - you've made a lot more friends of Salvo's. With Thanks John Anderson
13th May 2007
LS17
I have just been having a lovely marinara pizza what I was suppose to share with my dad but he had left two pieces of crust
cause that shows how good the pizzas are and how old and slow he is
getting. He needs to eat less and do more exercise but how many times I
tell him he finds something new and just keeps eating whatever he sees
Salvo (11)
15th May 2007
SE24
I spent pretty much ever Saturday of my childhood in the 1970/80's at Salvo's eating a couple of pizza's at a sitting... Pinu made the best pizza and i'll never forget the glove puppets and the endless ice cream hmm.... An instuituion in my life, im glad to see that the family are still going strong. Thanks for the fond memories
12th May 2007
TQ2
I was a regular at the BG in the 60s, parking my Lambretta outside in the alleyway, playing pinball and drinking coke, listening to the bands downstairs. What a find your website was, it brought back many memories.
Thanks
19th March 2007
BD2
My family and I enjoyed a wonderful meal in the Salumeria on Saturday evening (17 March) to celebrate my parents' ruby wedding anniversary.
I cannot thank you enough for such a perfect evening which really surpassed all our expectations.
Special thanks to Karen, Francesca and John who looked after us so well. You helped to make a very special occasion totally fabulous.
Thank you a million times!
Rachel
7th March 2007
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Dear John & Gip,
I just wanted to thank you, and all your staff on the evening, for making Wednesday night such a great success. Everyone I’ve spoken to said how much they enjoyed the food, wine and the great atmosphere of the place. I also think you’re getting a bit good the ‘wine patter’; you’ll be putting Simon out of a job soon.
I though I’d pass on a few comments made by friends:
I think you get the gist…All the best and we’ll speak soon, Martin
5th February 2007
LS6
Dear Gip and John, This is just a short note to say thank you for providing such wonderful hospitality for my guests at my birthday party last night. The service, the food, and the wine as well as the ambience, were all excellent. A few of the guests had not eaten at Salvo's before and were very impressed by the standard. Many said that they were certain to return! Anyway thanks again, for making everything so easy for me and for providing such an excellent dining experience for me and my guests.
Regards, Tom Burden
8th January 2007
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Just a quick note to say a thank you for the meal we had before Christmas (21st December). Everyone who attended commented on the quality of the food, the excellent service and the warm welcome we received. Please pass on our thanks to the staff involved. Hopefully we'll be back next year. Thanks again. Mick
14th November 2006
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Gip,
Thank you for providing the food for my dinner party last Friday.
I realise it was just a small event by your standards, but done to the
highest standard in terms of service and food quality.
My guests were very impressed and thought it was a great idea. All had,
of course, eaten at Salvo's previously. I trust my recommendations in
and around the University will lead to more custom for you.
Best wishes,
Dr Robert Gee
12th November 2006
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An ENORMOUS “Thank you” from Sue and David Hall for providing a fabulous party for us.
Everything was perfect - the most delicious food, beautifully cooked and presented, delightful staff, who couldn’t have been more obliging and “smiley”, gorgeous wine, aperitif and liqueur and the atmosphere was perfect-relaxed, welcoming and jolly.
The surrounding too couldn’t have been better.
Thank you so much
Sue and David Hall
17th October 2006
LS
Many thanks for providing our group with such a magnificent experience at your restaurant yesterday evening. Apart from those who thanked me last night I have had several more calls today.
I think it reassures people (like myself even) who would not normally opt for an Italian meal, if venturing into a restaurant at all, that you and your staff do take our problem seriously. You have probably gained several more regular customers, and we are planning to ask you to do it all again, perhaps in the springtime. Please thank Gip, John and all the staff who looked after us last night - it was certainly very much appreciated.
10th October 2006
LS21
We were delighted that Gip and John agreed to our request to host our Wedding Reception....a first for Salvo's (we think). The care they took in planning the menu based on their regional dinner menus with variations we requested ensured an evening to be enjoyed by all. The Salumeria provided a perfect family wedding venue bedecked by dazzling floral decorations provided by the 'in house' florist. Guests were welcomed at the Restaurant for a drinks and canapes at about 6.00pm before retiring to the Salumeria where ten (or was it eleven) superb courses satisfied the palates of a wide variety of discerning guests who continue to wax about 'the best wedding reception we've ever attended', 'we have not stopped telling our friends about the wonderful evening' and 'what sensational food and service'. Courses were perfectly timed and the wine flowed freely (one guest has commented that he only had "one glass all evening because I never had chance to empty it before it was refilled!!"). We all left the Salumeria at about 11.00pm having had a fantastic evening which marked the end of a wonderful day. Thanks to all the staff and Gip and John.
9th June 2006
M33
Great website, and Salvo's seems to have everything and shows the great things going on around Salvo's. Congratulations on producing these interesting events as well. Keep it up! - Send me something to taste please! http://www.italiauk.net
14th May 2006
Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School
Dear John and Gip,
It was a real pleasure to accompany a group of our pupils to your restaurant today. Many thanks for your warm welcome and hospitality, the pupils really enjoyed the experience. I hope to be able to bring another group in the future.
Many thanks
Eunice King
13th May 2006
LS
A quick email to say how much we enjoyed Monday night !! The food was exceptional as was the service and the whole atmosphere. The range of 'regulars' was amazing - most we had never seen
before - which says it all about the appeal that your restaurant has. Can't
wait for the 60th!
29th April 2006
LS16
I would like to put on record how delighted I was to have Salvo's cater for my 50th birthday party at home, bringing absolutely everything necessary with them (plates,cutlery, glasses,coffee machine etc etc) to ensure a fantastic evening. From initial discussions about menus and organisation, through to delivery and serving of the food, and ensuring our guests were well supplied with wine etc to clearing up and washing up - EVERYTHING was first class. Gip Salvo was incredibly helpful throughout, and Luke, the restaurant manager and waitress Karen served our guests with great style and humour.
IIt goes without saying, given it was Salvo's, that the food was quite superb - a fantastic array of antipasti, fresh seafood and other classic Italian starters, followed by 3 hearty and very generously portioned main coarses, all so very tasty, followed by luscious puddings and a cheeseboard. Our guests without exception, thought it the most fantastic evening, made very special by the care,attention and style of everyone involved from Salvo's. The presentation on the table of the food was so good I had to take photo's before everyone tucked in - it was that amazing! Above all it was Salvo's friendliness, enthusiasm and passion for good food and service that made it so memorable.
Many thanks to all concerned - it was wonderful to involve at home, my local Italian restaurant, where I have been going to eat off and on for the last 30 years, in my half century celebrations - I commend the idea to everyone else out there!
17th April 2006
London
Together with a friend I used to run the Rhythm & Blues Club on Thursday nights at the Blue Gardenia (BGs). I remember putting on The Four Tops, The Steam Packet (Rod Steward, Long John Baldry, Julie Driscoll,
Brian Auger Trinity). We also had Joe Cocker's Big Blues who were absolutely stunning. His fee was £15 but we only took £13 due to really poor weather... and had to send him a postal order. Ah those were the days of real music!
22nd March 2006
LS7
Saturday lunchtime - where to go with the family? Instead of the tortuous trip to McDonald's, I thought it was time for Steven (our 5 year old son) to experience a more pleasurable environment at Salvo's. He was kept happy with the opportunity to do some colouring whilst his Spag Bol was being freshly prepared and also enjoyed looking at the new mirrors. Not only did he savour the food - somehow finding space for the pud - but the relaxed atmosphere allowed us to enjoy our superb dishes. Judging by the number of other parents with children, the Kid's menu seems to be a great hit.
No toy included - but definitely a happy meal!
27th February 2006
LS4
Just wanted to thank you for a brilliant evening in the Salumeria on Thursday - we enjoyed being able to sample a variety of local wines in the context of a fabulous (as usual) meal - you've greatly impressed us once again!! Keep up the fantastic work! PS: any of that Barrua left?
19th February 2006
DN35
Visited for the first time tonight, GREAT hospitality, top food! Can not wait to go back.... thanks Gip. Kind regards Jonyrokstar.
1st January 2006
LS06
Another great service! Salvos catered for a large family party at home and the food and service were outstanding. Food, to suit all ages and all tastes, presented most artistically, became the centrepiece of a very memorable evening.
24th December 2005
LS19
Both my daughter (3 years) and I have coeliac disease (unable to eat gluten). Going to an Italian restaurant up until now would have been impossible until we found Salvo's. Not only are you able AND willing to cater for our needs (including pizza and pasta!) the food is delicious, unlike the majority of places who profess to provide gluten free food.
We can't thank you enough for such a pleasurable dining experience. We tend to avoid eating out as it's so stressful but certainly will be regular visitors at Salvo's in the future. Keep up the good work Gip and staff, your customer service was second to none!
20th December 2005
LS6
Hi friends at Salvo's, just to say a very big thank you for all the pleasure you have provided over the 30 years we have been your customer. Without fail we can be sure of great food, prepared and served by people who care, and a very warm welcome however busy you are. Your policy of no-booking is well justified as you have so many people prepared to cope with that despite all the competition that now exists - because even the waiting is convivial.
The only complaint I have is you spoil us for going anywhere else - wherever we try, we keep returning to the all round quality and warm hospitality of the Salvo's experience. Your restaurant has given us many great evenings and now we can have an equally good, though very different, time at your Salumeria - the "regional" evenings are memorable. A measure of what you mean to the family is that now it is our grandchildren who want to go to Salvo's for their birthdays! Very many thanks, Mike Scally
16th November 2005
LS16
Well! How did Salvo's not win an award at the first annual Leeds Restaurants Association dinner last night(Nov 16)? Nominated for 3 awards but not quite making it when the envelopes were opened. Out of all of the 80+ restaurants in the association only 3 others had as many nominations - Plush, Anthony's and Casa Mia.
John, along with Martin Pickles from the Flying Pizza and John Pallagi from Room were the drivers behind creating the new Association and the tremendous success of the scheme within one year from inception deserves a special award for all of them. It is not surprising that Conde Nast Travellor Magazine calls Leeds the 'Best city for restaurants'.
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