Experience makes all the difference in the food trade and La Rosa Italian Restaurant and Bar in Leeds displays ample evidence that it has got what it takes to carve its own niche here. Easy to reach on Bradford Road in Pudsey, its quality food, attentive staff, smart and comfortable interiors make dining here an altogether welcoming experience.

A well-balanced, eclectic à la carte menu accounts for the diverse tastes of its patrons. Whether it is lightly sautéed butterfly prawns or button mushrooms in a cream sauce for starters, chicken siciliano or prime sirloin stake served with tomatoes and mushrooms for mains, it is evident that each dish at La Rosa's receives the attention it deserves. A competently put together wine list with its sauvignon blancs, chardonnays, shirazs and chiantis adds to the pleasure of dining here. Many of the dishes are gluten free. Mondays to Fridays have an early bird offer and it's free wine nights on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Alfresco dining is an option too.