Sambuca — Restaurant in Leeds

Anyone with Coeliac Disease - DO NOT EAT HERE!

Having eaten at the Shipley branch of Sambuca many times with no concerns, as they will prepare any meals that are required to be gluten free to order with small adjustments such as the removal of wheat flour to sauces (they use as a thickener)

So as usual when eating out I made sure to tell the staff that I required a gluten free meal. Always an awkward moment for someone with coeliac disease as all eyes are on you.

As always I had the same starter and main (because I’d had no problems before and never risk anything new or I’ve not tested due to the sensitivity of my coeliac) I was assured that these dishes did not contain gluten so ordered away. The man taking the order was quite dismissive when I questioned how they thicken the sauce. Of course he knows best, I mean he works there and would obviously tell the kitchen?!

Sadly this wasn’t the case as unfortunately the adverse side effects to consuming gluten for someone with Coeliac struck a couple of hours after leaving and lasted long into the night. Details not required!

You’d think nowadays places would be more careful but evidently not. Whilst I’m aware they don’t advertise to be gluten free there is an expectation when you purposely tell them your dietary requirements that they at least attempt to meet your needs.

I’ll be sticking to the Shipley branch from now on as at least they make the effort to avoid any issues and consider the seriousness of cross contamination and the ingredients they use to...

Booked a table for 10 for a special occasion. Morley Sambuca . No I disable toilets and not disable parking. Some of the people in our party ordered 4 garlic mushrooms, not nice at all, mushrooms were hard, no taste just tasted like water , watery undercooked. 2 didn’t get eaten and the other to pass them around the table so others could try we all said it was nasty. Wasn’t eatable the lady came to my table and said is everything okay we explained about the mushroom and all she said okay!! Which was rude and not good customer service. Then when the bill was ready, the bill was hand written that was very hard to understand! So we was trying to figure out the bill, whilst we was trying to understand the bill, a very very rude unprofessional man wearing a white shirt who worked at the restaurant, came over to our table shouted at us saying, I NEED THE TABLE, YOU NEED TO LEAVE!!! made a scene all of the restaurant looked at us. Like he did something wrong! Then he came over again and said it to us even louder and ruder. And our bill was just over £250. We all was so annoyed, we just paid and walked out!! I have never been spoken to like that in a restaurant before! I have been to the Sambuca in Armley and that is much better atmosphere better vibes, better food, music entertainment. NEVER GOING TO MORLEY SAMBUCA AGAIN!!!! 1/10 I would absolutely not recommend this...

Undoubtedly one of the best Italian restaurants around. I've lived local to Morley for years but have never visited Sambuca until yesterday. To start off the customer service is great, you're greeted with a friendly smile and shown to your table, throughout the staff are attentive and polite. As for the food, the ingredients are so fresh and nothing is overly salty which makes a really nice change for an Italian. I started with the creamed garlic mushrooms, I then had the special linguine and had a cheese topped garlic bread pizza on the side. Every part of the meal was just so tasty and fresh. Also the prices were so fair! To finish off you're not rushed out and can pay in your own time again sorted out by friendly, smiling staff. 10/10! I look forward to returning and thank you for such a...