Review on Aperitivo

A remarkable place, out in the suburbs of Leeds, that looks a bit like a newsagent's from the outside. Originally Dough Bistro, a former bakery/deli, chef/patron Luke Downing decided to pursue his love of Italian food and changed the restaurant's name and concept to Aperitivo.

Amongst the starters look for pigs head terrine, crispy ear, mustard, pickles and bread before a main course of baked cod, caponata, beetroot fondue and pickled cucumber, or you could opt for pasta in the shape of squid ink taglietelle, beetroot béchamel, clams and dill.

To accompany the food, there's a well thought out wine list, beers and cocktails.

Aperitivo is also featured in: Good Food Guide

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Cuisine

Italian

Chef

Luke Downing and Laura MacLeod

Restaurant Opening Times

Lunch: 12.00 through
Dinner: 11.00pm Wed-Sun

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Facilities at Aperitivo

  • Private parties
  • Vegetarian menu
  • 32 covers
  • Family Friendly

Address

Aperitivo
293 Spen Lane
West Park
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS16 5BD

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Aperitivo Sample Menu

SAMPLE MENU

STARTERS
Chicken Parmo
spicy tomato sauce, black béchamel, pickle £6.50
Bruschetta
caponata, vegan cheese, soft herbs £6.00
Venison Meatballs
white sauce, capers, parmesan £8.00
Chicory
gorgonzola butter, walnuts, rhubarb gel £6.00
Beef Tartar
egg yolk, onion roulade £9.50
Pigs Head Terrine
crispy ear, mustard, pickles, bread £7.50
Baked Cod
caponata, beetroot fondue, pickled cucumber £13.00
Risotto
mushroom, spelt, barley, poached egg, seaweed £9.50

MAINS
Chicken Kiev
scamorza, butternut ragu, rose and mint sauce £11.00
Bavette Marinated in Coffee
roasted onion, smoked cheese, balsamic gel £11.00
Porchetta
black pudding tapenade, soft herbs, apple, mustard
£12.50
Baked Cod
caponata, beetroot fondue, pickled cucumber £13.00
Risotto
mushroom, spelt, barley, poached egg, seaweed £9.50

PASTA
Meatballs
tomato ragu, rigatoni £11.50
Squid Ink Taglietelle
beetroot béchamel, clams, dill £10.00
Baked Black Truffle Mac and Cheese
Croutons, chives £10.00
Pea Pesto
beetroot linguine, lemon, egg yolk, watercress £9.00
Butternut Squash
miso ravioli, tomato ragu £10.50

SIDES
Baked Potato
black truffle fondue, nduja jam £4.50
Roasted Carrots
honey, walnuts, chervil, goats cheese £5.00
Burnt Cauliflower
vegan cheese, garlic, toasted pumpkin seed £4.00
Tomato
balsamic gel, crust, parmesan £4.0

Restaurant menus often vary from day to day, so the above should be treated as examples of what to expect in terms of cuisine and price.

Aperitivo Christmas Menu

Restaurant menus often vary from day to day, so the above should be treated as examples of what to expect in terms of cuisine and price.

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