Review of Bibis Restaurant and Bar in Leeds

Bibis Restaurant and Bar in Leeds

Culinary enthusiasts looking for an extra-special meal out need look no further than the fantastic Bibis Restaurant and Bar in Leeds city centre. Not only does this establishment serve up some of the city’s best and authentic Italian cuisine, it also boasts an elegant cocktail menu and bar. Whether you’re in the mood for a large glass of well-aged red wine, or want to indulge in a classic cocktail, there is something for everyone at Bibis! The staff are warm, attentive and extremely knowledgeable about the menu. If you have any questions about food and drink pairings all you need to do is ask. The environment itself is sophisticated and lively, perfect for a fun romantic dinner date or an evening out with friends, family or colleagues. Special nights featuring live music and special menus are hugely popular and booking is recommended.

It is safe to say that Bibis takes Italian cuisine to the next level. All the food is carefully prepared using fresh ingredients and the presentation is second to none. Feast on main courses such as Holme Farm venison steak served with port wine and berry sauce and gratin potatoes, or tuck into the 10oz sirloin steak pizzaiola in a garlic sauce with anchovies, cherry tomatoes, capers, oregano, chilli and delicious skin-on fries. Seafood lovers will delight in the oven roasted Scotch salmon cutlet with red pepper, fennel, onion, pak choi, orange and sour cream sauce and steamed rice. The baked fillet of sea bass with accompanying seafood ragout of king prawns, mussels and scallops with new potatoes is another popular choice. As with all Italian restaurants in Leeds the pasta dishes are rich and hearty. Old favourites such as linguine alla carbonara, fettuccine di pollo Alfredo and classic beef lasagna will delight traditionalists. More unusual dishes such as the tortellini di carne feature beef filled fresh pasta parcels served with cream, parmesan and Parma ham and the tagliolini al salmone, a baked and smoked salmon served with candied lemon, cream and spring onions promise to please your taste buds.

Of course a broad range of tantalizing pizzas also feature strongly on the menu. Pizza Bibis is a signature dish with buffalo mozzarella, tomato, Parma ham, rocket and Parmesan. Guests who want to try something a little out of the ordinary should try the pizza paperino with mozzarella, Hoi Sin sauce, shredded roast duck, pancetta, bacon, mushrooms, spring onion, soy sauce and chilli oil; an unusual, yet delicious topping for most restaurants in Leeds. As you would expect there is a wide variety of starters and an extensive bar menu for those in the mood for a light bite. A specialized children’s menu will keep your bambinos happy and of course everyone loves a dessert menu that includes a banana split! Bibis Restaurant in Leeds brings an authentic taste of Italian cuisine and hospitality to the heart of the city centre. This is a restaurant to put at the top of your ‘must visit’ list!