It's time to showcase the top 10 Italian restaurants in Bradford currently, according to Tripadvisor reviews.

The Telegraph & Argus revealed the best curryhouses in the city and surrounding areas last weekend and we’ve decided to make it into a series.

And up next is all things pizza, pasta and meatballs.

Restaurants have an average rating out of 5, based its individual reviews, and then Tripadvisor ranks establishments with its popularity index.

This takes into account the number of reviews, how favourable they are and how old or recent they are.

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For example, a restaurant may have a strong average rating but this may be made up of much older reviews and its more recent judgements could be unfavourable which would impact its popularity index rating, and so its ranking compared to other food businesses.

Tripadvisor’s popularity index is updated every week, according to the review website.

Taking the top spot in Bradford is La Caverna Pizzeria, in Sunbridgewells, with an average rating of 5 and all but one of its reviews describing the restaurant as “Excellent”.

One reviewer took their daughter and her friend to La Caverna for a birthday pizza.

She said: “I can honestly say it's the best pizza I've had in a long time.

“The dough was gorgeous - both girls commented on how light and non-greasy it was, the tomato base so fresh tasting and the toppings were generous.”

The next two Italians in the list are Mimmo’s, in Queen Street, Baildon and Sambuca Bar And Restaurant, in Leeds Road, Shipley.

Second-spot Mimmo’s has an average rating of 5, with 117 Excellent reviews out of its 125 (93 per cent).

One reviewer said: “My partner and I had lunch.

“The pizza was authentically Italian and cooked to order.

“The coffee afterwards was the best espresso I've had in years - the only coffee I've had that's comparable was in continental Europe.”

Sambuca Bar And Restaurant, in third spot has an average rating of 4.5, with 131 Excellent reviews out of 153 (85 per cent).

One reviewer said: “The best atmosphere, food, and staff that I have had the pleasure of meeting.

“I will be recommending Sambuca to everyone I know.”

The Italian restaurant in fourth is Krave Deli, in Main Street, Wilsden, with an average rating of 5 and 232 Excellent reviews out of 260 (89 per cent).

One reviewer said: “My partner and I absolutely love the Krave.

“During lockdown it was definitely the highlight of our week.

“My partner also got in touch with the Krave, as we were supposed to be getting married but it’s been postponed, so for our ‘original wedding day’ he ordered me some beautiful cupcakes which were amazing.”

Rounding out the top five is San Angelo Ristorante, in Otley Road, Baildon, which has an average rating of 4.5, with 234 Excellent reviews out of 335 (69 per cent).

One reviewer said: “This is our ‘go to’ place for all five of us to celebrate birthdays and special occasions (and date nights too).

“The food is always delicious plus a good selection of wines and fantastic attentive service from the staff, who are all so friendly and helpful.”

Sixth spot goes to Pizza Pieces, in Market Street, Bradford, with an average rating of 4.5 and 99 Excellent reviews out of 121 (81 per cent), followed by Valentino Ristorante, in Main Street, Bingley, with an average rating of 4.5 and 202 Excellent reviews out of 312 (64 per cent) and then Aldo’s Italian, in Harrogate Road, Greengates, with an average rating of 4.5 and 229 Excellent reviews out of 331 (69 per cent).

Mammia Mia, in Upper Piccadilly is ninth, with an average rating of 4 and 249 Excellent reviews out of 447 (55 per cent) and Zizzi – Bradford, in Charles Street, with an average rating of 4 and 224 Excellent reviews out of 427 (52 per cent).

A listed version of Tripadvisor’s top 10 Italian restaurants in Bradford is as follows:

  1. La Caverna Pizzeria, in Sunbridgewells
  2. Mimmo’s, in Queen Street, Baildon
  3. Sambuca Bar And Restaurant, in Leeds Road, Shipley
  4. Krave Deli, in Main Street, Wilsden
  5. San Angelo Ristorante, in Otley Road, Baildon
  6. Pizza Pieces, in Market Street, Bradford
  7. Valentino Ristorante, in Main Street, Bingley
  8. Aldo’s Italian, in Harrogate Road, Greengates
  9. Mammia Mia, in Upper Piccadilly
  10. Zizzi – Bradford, in Charles Street

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