A wonderful experience if you're looking for some fabulous Italian cuisine! The staff are beyond helpful and tentative, making sure you have everything you need! It's def got an old feeling about the place, a swag 40's American smooth feel! Loved it! The food was absolutely incredible! Everything was delicious and my mojito was assembled before my very eyes! As I said, a wonderful experience! Would highly recommend! read more

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In the classier end of Leeds city centre lies Bibi's, an extravagant Italian eatery which allows you to step out of Leeds and into 1950's New York for an evening. This is due to the elegant Broadway-styled interior which gives the place an definite air of over-the-top decadence. This might be a problem if the food didn't match the surroundings, but thankfully it does. For starters, I had a 'small' portion (it was still huge) of flawless spaghetti bolognese, followed by a gorgeous chicken breast in mozzarella and parma ham, and topped it off with a fairly indulgent warm chocolate fudge cake. Each course was top-notch, as was the service (most of the waiters are Italian, and most of the waitresses are mighty fine), and my party ended a fine evening by each ordering a ridiculously large cocktail, which are like Bibi's in a nutshell: huge, tasty and glitzy. Of course, on the price spectrum, Bibi's is towards the expensive end, but, for the food, service and twentieth century Italian-American experience you are given, it's more than worth it. read more

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By far the best restaurant I've ever been too by a long bar. Their venison dishes are to die for, so tender and they melt in the mouth. Great customer service and great entertainment, all encapsulated in a celebration of Art Deco wonderment festooned everywhere you look. read more

I love this place! I have been to eat here more times than i can remember and the food is always really good! However, it is a shame they took Gambas Pil Pil from the menu as it was a particular favourite of mine. The drinks are a shade expensive, but the service is flawless and there is always a great atmosphere! read more

Although I've often wandered past Bibis I've not ever had a decent opportunity to partake of their many offerings, so chance was a fine thing the other week when I was able to pop in for supper. Since it was a week night there wasn't a huge hassle over grabbing a table - my friend and I had a brief wait of fifteen minutes at the bar and poste haste we were whisked away to a table near the huge glass windows. The waiting staff didn't seem to mind my indecision over their menu, more to the contrary, they were perfectly happy having a bit of fun amongst themselves! We didn't really mind their antics, though I'm not sure it's the done thing to use the trays as faux frisbees (ok, it was only tossed once) - there was a small embarrassing moment when the aforementioned tray landed next to another table of diners but the place was busy enough to mask the noise! When the waiter was ready we made our order and before I knew it my lovely beef steak, with creamy mushroom sauce, had arrived. We enjoyed a delicious starter of garlic bread pizza, olives and breads too and every item tasted fresh and scrumptious. The steak truly was cooked to perfection and although it didn't come with much accompaniment, I think it was the perfect amount of food. The overall ambiance of the venue was the only thing that I found particularly lacking. That a restaurant can be so full on a week night (most tables were packed) is an accolade to its popularity for sure, but for me there was a certain vivacity missing from the building. Was it the over polished new-American decor? Was it that the barely audible music was masked by a sea of voices? Was it the over all 'chain' vibe? I'm not sure. This place is indeed perfect for large groups and the food is definitely excellent - certainly a safe choice of venue for anyone shy of spices too. I will come back, I'm sure, as I didn't sample their famous cocktails but I think for future intimate meals out with a small party I will be likely looking for somewhere a little cosier. Next time there's a big gathering though, it will make the list! read more

The first thing that struck me was that this place is massive but, whether through good staffing, good luck, good management or a combination of the above, it seems to run very smoothly. The staff are uber polite and helpful and when a problem occurs they are on it like a venus fly trap. If anything I found the level of attention a little daunting. The food is well presented and of a reasonably good quality and there is a well stocked bar. On the downside you do pay handsomely for the experience, particularly at the bar. read more

I recently visiting Bibi's for a work lunch. I have often passed it and thought it looked a bit like what I envisage for an American cabaret place. (Please note I have never been to America, let alone an American cabaret place so any further observations on this point (which are coming) are gleaned from television and my own very active imagination). Now. When I finally got inside, I was not disappointed. Aside from the lack of smoke and dim lighting (it was about noon) and the fact that the news was playing, it was just as I had imagined. The main decorative feature was mirrors, many many mirrors. I'm still not entirely sure how big the restaurant was. It was definitely huge, but was it massive? It will take a more intrepid Yelper than I to bring you that information; I didn't even dare venture to the bathrooms in case I became lost, never to be seen again. Suffice to say, it was reasonably busy, especially considering it was a lunchtime, but I felt like we were dining in a desert. As a result, there was a certain lack of atmosphere and I never felt quite comfortable there. The food was lovely though. I had pasta with venison and mushrooms which was delicious. Sadly, I was on a work budget so was unable to sample either starters or dessert. I would love to return in the future, perhaps in the evening with friends to see if it seems a bit cosier and less impersonal. read more

Right my flesh eating friends, i have bad news. Nicht gut, check me out out and my German vocab. I loved this place but on my last visit I was let down. A girl needs a cocktail in her life so I minced (in a trannie loving way) down there. Bad times! My Margarita was very off beat!!! Over iced, badly mixed and quite frankly bobbins. I am calling in the hit squad now. Add to that some over oiled pizza action and shite caberet and I feel i have to downgrade. I have no motives, no-one spat in my food (that I know of) but it just doesn't make my pants ping like before. Someone pour me a good tequila based product right now or I may go and kill Coleen Nolan. Actually I'd do that anyway, what a tard! read more

I have been going here for years and I have always been a big lover of their delicious menu and great atmosphere. I had the chance to go here last week with family for a christmas eve meal and was greeted by the same lively atmosphere as soon as you walk in. The bar area was busy yet the service was quick and the staff were friendly. When you arrive you are given a little electronic device by the host and it buzzes when your table is ready. We were enjoying a drink in the bar for around half an hour before our table was ready. We were seated out of the main dining area as there was a supreme tribute act on in the main area that you paid extra for alongside a set meal.  There were three different menus to choose from which wasn't explained to us by our waitress and was rather confusing. We all decided on what we wanted but our waitress had vanished.  We managed to order some drinks with another waiter but couldn't order our food.  Around 20 minutes later we were able to order our food with a third waiter. I don't think anybody really knew what they were doing in all honesty, we were given drinks that were for a different table when we hadn't even ordered yet! We were sat in the front corner of the restaurant and it was very cold. Behind my chair there was a portable heater pointing into the rest of restaurant but the corner we were in was very chilly. The food came out very quickly and was plentiful however I felt the quality was lacking.  Both my starter and main was very large but not overly flavourful or enjoyable. On my previous visits to bibis portion sizes have always been a lot smaller yet every mouthful of food was always so well made and an absolute delight to eat. I have to say I am unsure why bibis have changed their menu and decided that quantity wins over quality as with me it really doesn't.  During my meal I noticed how loud the main dining area was and there were crouds of people dancings around the restaurant, shouting and generally being rowdy. I couldn't help but notice how bibis was so different to the bibis I had first walked into years ago. The restaurant you could count on for excellent service, amazing food and an all round great night was now a distinctly average restaurant with poor service that catered more so to very loud, large groups of rowdy drunk people. I think it's such a shame that this place has gone from one extreme to another and hope this is just the terrible decisions of one person. I will not be going back any time soon however I can only hope that they have a rethink and realise that what they had was perfect. read more

Authentic Italian cuisine reasonably priced although cocktails are a little on the expensive side. Beautiful decor resembling a 1950s American style Jazz and cabaret bar. If you want to get lost in time this is a great place to visit!!!! Wednesday nights you have an opportunity to be entertained with ongoing live cabaret acts whilst you dine. You can choose from a set menu or the normal menu. Dinner and show averaging £30. I tested the calamari for starters, absolutely wonderful, perfect batter, and opted for chicken breast wrapped in parma ham and mozarella, very tasty ,cooked very well. Obviously rather stuffed after all of it, but couldnt resist the temptation of chocolate fudge cake, warm may I add. Perfect! I would definately come back here again for all the right reasons. Staff were very attentive, smart and well dressed, and I must mention one of the cleanest and beautiful bathrooms I have ever seen in a restaurant. Great for parties, romantic couples, kids, cutting business deals, I am sure even the older generation would be swept away in time . Lovely experience!!!!!!! read more

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Bibi's Italianissimo truly is a breathe of fresh air in what can be a quite stale and run of the mill 'authentic' Italian experience. I agree completely with Alek regarding the old school New York Broadway Theatre vibe that Bibi's exudes. It could look really tacky, granted it does look a little out of place on the street where it resides, but it has the backing of the swanky side of town. The interior mirrors the exterior beautifully, it's artistic, and has been given great attention to detail. It's definitely show stopping and excellent to impress your other half with. The staff all look rather dapper too, and they were all lovely and helpful with our group, maybe it was the Italian accents that had all the guys and girls swooning. Depending on what day and what time of day you go, there are multiple menu choices, a day menu, a sunday multiple course menu, a show night menu, an a la carte menu, the list goes on. Lunch time menu choices are lovely, and at £15.50 for three excellent courses, you can't really go wrong, well except if you're a veggie, as there are often only one token choices per course. Sunday lunch menu is also cracking value at £17.50 for three courses, but be aware that it does get super busy because of this. If ordering off set menus are not your thing, then the a la carte menu is extensive, and delicious in it's offerings. It's more expensive to do it this way, and if you're picking up the bill for your other half and you're both intent on ordering three courses, plus wine, make sure you've got at least £70 in your back pocket. That's not forgetting the service charge, which is where most people take issue with, as it's automatically added on to the bill despite being optional. I've yet to experience one of their Show nights, but from what I've already seen, it's defo in the todo list. read more

Bibi's has the flashiest exterior out of any venue in Leeds city centre! The outside looks like an over the top cabaret venue straight from Las Vegas. The interior matches the extravagant outside with huge falling chandeliers, huge shiny cocktail bars and waiters dressed very smartly! The cuisine is Italian with a little hint of America, which along with the flash Broadway themes is a winning combination. The restaurant is always vibrant and brings in quite a crowd on a Saturday for those that want cocktails after their meals before a night out in the city! The main menu in the evening is A La Carte which is can cost up to £20 for a main course but you can get a tasty pizza or lasagna for a lot less! I would recommend eating before 7pm to eat from their early menu which absolutely amazing quality for money! For £12 you can get 2 courses from some divine dishes! The calzone is packed with salami's and pepperoni and is ten times better than anything Frankie and Bennies can cook up! Finish off with the profiteroles, you just have to! I leave going "mmmm ahh that desert" for at least an hour afterwards! That is unless I have hit the cocktails! The bar is huge with absolutely every cocktail you would like shaken and stirred professionally write in front of you! Sofa's surround the bar so you can chill out in style with your Mojito (sex in the city style girls...get your glad rags on!) Bibi's is a little over the top, but so am I which is probably why I love it! If you want to eat somewhere cosy and a little understated I would avoid here. Nevertheless if you like a lively atmosphere and some brilliant food and cocktails make sure you book a table here for your next meal out. read more

Bibi's is a slightly OTT place with lots of mirrors and sparking stuff not far from the station. I had a most amazing steak here wrapped in bacon as I recall, and the service is fairly good. Overpriced for Leeds though. It's pretty massive so you should have no problems getting a table. read more

Bibis is a large popular Italian restaurant not far from the station. The style of the building is very much Art Deco and the interior, mirrors and general décor complement it well. The food and service are both good, they have several menus with typical Italian dishes including calamari, pizza, pasta, ribs, steaks and sword fish. They have some less typical things like Barbary duck roll with mango sauce, prawn cocktail, and Scottish oak-smoked salmon, suckling pig. Puddings include Tiramisu, profiteroles, Zuppa Inglese (not soup - trifle!), fruit salads and ice cream. The Menu Della Casa has a set menu for £12.50 and 3 courses for £15.50; the A la Carte menu the starters range from £5.50-8.50; the mains from around £10-18. If you want more than just food, they have a cocktail bar and several times a month they have special musical events like show bands and tribute acts - you need to book for these. The decor, food and service are all good. If you like Italian food, or enjoy live music, you could do a lot worse than try Bibis. read more

I really wanted to love this place - the decor is great, all sparkly! But and maybe it was my own fault for not ordering typical Italian - you know 'when in Rome' and all that. But still if they serve it, it should be good and it was just ok and VERY expensive. The staff where lovely, although (and in some ways it did add to the atmosphere) Italy where playing in the football (which was on the big screens) and all the staff where shouting and cursing almost any time any one from any team touched the ball. It just all fell sour when they lost, including the behaviour of the staff, you could almost feel them wanting to go home and just have you out, our deserts had only just arrived when one of them came over and asked if we where having coffee as they where turning the machine off, then when we did they decided to pack the place up, stacking the chairs on the tables etc while we where still sitting there. I know it was late and they where all upset but to be fair this is their job and at the premiums they charge you kinda expect a little bit more than to be shown the door. But that's not the main reason I gave it three stars the food just wasn't anywhere near up to scratch for the money they charge. read more

We had quite a good meal here. The place was packed and the idea is you get an elecrtonic alert pad that tells you when your table is ready. It worked too and we sat down at the time we'd booked. The waiters were attentive and helpful and our orders came pretty quickly. My starter of garlic and chilli prawns was excellent - succulent prawns with a bit of crunch and lovely spicy sauce. As the place is Italian I ordered a meatball pizza as a main. The pizza bit was OK but the meatballs were very disappointing and tasted like they'd come out of a cheap tin. I was very surprised that an Italian place could get meatballs wrong but... there you are. I'd go again as the atmosphere was good and the food was acceotable. A bit of a let down on the main course which should have been the star of the show read more

Fancy decor but the food doesn't live up to the reputation or the price tag. A nice evening out, the highlight for us was the authentic Italian bloke on the table next to us with his Eurotrash lady friend an interesting mix of clientele there. read more

We've been using Bibis for years and had some terrific meals and great nights out there. The Wednesday nights with cabaret used to be excellent, but the acts have gone downhill a bit this year - less often, lower quality and same old same old back time and time again I dont wanna see fake boy bands, i want some musicians and some performers with talent! Bibis food is however invariably excellent. Lunchtime, quite afternoons or busy evenings, its always served with panache and style and always by surly waiters for some odd reason. Why aren't they very cheerful? The huge range of dishes suggests frozen, but from what I've seen of their kitchen I don't think it is - just very experienced chefs who are prepared to turn their hand to what the customer wants, which is refreshing. Very handy car park above too. read more

I have never been able to fault the food here, it is expensive but it is seriously yummy. The faults i do have is the place is hectic, and very loud. No quiet romantic meal for two here on a weekend. You will have to wait for your table and you will feel rushed out of it when they realise you are not spending any more money. We went for a birthday meal and had 10 of us there, we all had starters and mains and continous drinks through out the time at the table. The problem we had was when they realised we were not wanting dessert, they presented us with the bill and started clearing the table around us. We got the hint and left, but felt upset that after spending a large sum of money we felt forced out. read more

The food in Bibi's is fantastic, a little bit pricey but worth it. The restaurant is very art deco and sparkley, giving a posh atmosphere to this lovely italian. The staff are a little bit snooty sometimes, but they seem to be rushed off their feet so maybe don't have time to smile?! I always have the garlic mushrooms when I go, you get a whole village of mushrooms, absolutely stacks of them! Worth every penny too, lovely and garlicky and creamy. The drawbacksyou can't really book a table and there is always a huge queue. The bar area is nice though so if you have time to hang around for a table and have a few drinks, it's a swanky place to do it in. They also have those cool gadgets that beep and flash to let you know when your table is ready. read more

Super atmosphere, packed out when visited on a Thursday night. Good service, had pate followed by Steak Diane. First was really good, steak though cooked well was pretty average for the price. A good overall experience but can't help thinking that you are paying for the overall decor and reputation more than the food. read more

I think Bibis is a great restaurant, as soon as you walk in you are stuck by the glamour of it all, a hell of a lot of money has been spent on this place! I've been told by friends that it used to be so much better when it was situated in Greek street and a more intimate venue but as I don't have that experience to compare it to I can only go on my own opinion of the new place. I've never had a bad meal there, the waiters are always helpful, I went with a friend with a food allergy and the waiter was great he went and asked the chefs exactly what was in the dishes so we could figure out what she could eat. What I like about this place is the open kitchen, it's nice to see your food being prepared and not hidden away behind closed doors. Oh and a visit to the toilets is a must, you can't fail to be impressed! It is rather pricey but it's good for a nice night out. read more

I am a true sucker for Italian food and culture, and found this restaurant pleasant! very impressive location, if you like this sort of thing. The food is decent and I can imagine it must be hard to deliver good quality when dealing with so many customers. the restaurant area is huge, maybe 300 covers? great for entertaining guests, or a night out with friends that like to dress up! will visit again in a while, when the right opportunity comes along. read more

Lovely vibrant atmosphere, the live bands are not to be missed! Sometimes too noisy and difficult to hear the person sat opposite you. ...Valentines day was fantastic at Bibis. read more

Many will have seen Bibis, whilst queueing in the blistering cold for the Cockpit. Situated right across the road, I struggle to decide whether it is exactly what you would expect from the exterior, or not. Entering, it really is quite breathtaking. It's glitzy Art-Deco feel and the sheer size of the place takes a moment to adjust to, as you wonder whether you should have put on that flapper dress, you obviously had considered wearing! The kitchen area spans the back wall. My party and I were, unfortunately plonked right infront of it. This meant for an hour and a half of raised voices, trying to communicate over the racket, peering over our shoulders at other diners, who certainly didn't realise how lucky they were to be sitting in relative tranquility on the other side of the restaurant! Like the venue, the menu is vast! Offering anything you have ever considered to be vaguely italian will almost certainly be on there! I felt the menu to be almost too wide to make a decent decision.. I opted for the fishcakes. Although perfectly edible, I couldn't help but think I could have cooked them up myself for a fraction of the price. Judging from the other dishes served up, it became obvious that Bibis goes for the 'homecooked' feel. Everything was 'nice', but nothing was astounding, which leads me to say that I think everything is slightly overpriced at roughly £30 a head for a 3 course meal. In conclusion, Bibis is a pretty unique dining experience. The setting is impressive, yet lessened due to their Wednesday night live entertainment (think some guy crooning over Frank Sinatra hits), which verges on naff. the food is okay, the selection is of epic proportions, but could be better. One word of advice, ask for a seat well away from the kitchen, or you will have the staff rushing past your table all night long. read more

Well, what can I say Bibis...."You're simply the best..better than all the rest"- okay Tina Turner impression now over ( we have similar hair but she is nearly 70 and quite disturbingly has better legs than me!). My darling cousin Adrian, a connosieur of fine food (and scotch) generously treated me and my little angel to dinner at this fine establishment recently and it was a phenomenal experience! I will talk about the food in a moment, but first, let me take you through Bibis hallowed and extraordinarily heavy, ornate doors to let me share the whole experience with you. Now, if Adrian recommends somewhere, I do not argue, it HAS to be good. Once again he did me proud and we entered a timewarp where we were transported into 1920's Prohibition glamour, I half expected Al Capone to be sat at the bar. This place has been styled to perfection and I am glad I did not have to pay the interior design bills. Dinosaur sized chandeliers watch over polished black pillars, Art Deco inspired mirrors are surrounded by beautiful lamps.Italian accented waiters ( possibly from Bradford but you want to believe they are from Naples) cater to your every needs and I could not keep from gazing around in captivated wonder. Don't think I am weird, but I have to mention the loos as well. They have sparkly black tiles like moonlit skies and black loos!! I want one!! Okay, enough toilet talk, now for the food. Adrian took the reigns and saved me from 30 mins of Gemini indecision and he ordered the seafood salad for starters. This was superb, beautifully presented squid, prawns, monkfish and baby clams in the nicest dressing I have ever had in my life! We moved onto our mains and my scallops and black pudding in a thermidour sauce was deliciously decadent. Little angel had the biggest pizza he had ever seen and made a brave attempt to finish it. Slightly pricier than other Italian eateries but you get what you pay for and it was certainly worth the price. Bibis is bliss; bold, beautiful, breathtaking , bejewelled brilliance. Don't visit Leeds without paying it a visit read more

This place was jamming when my coworkers and I arrived. It's located about a five minute walk from the Hilton that we were staying at. When we entered, it was packed with ladies dressed up for a night on the town. Turns out it was going to happen during dinner. An Abba Cover Ban was playing and it was spectacular. The food was delicious and they accepted American express. The manager new were from out of town and sat us really close to the stage. If you are looking for a quiet time, this isn't it, it's great music and fun times. These Europeans know how to have fun. read more

With a very good first impression and lots of positive feedback about Bibis from friends, I took my time to make it there midweek. It was a Tuesday and absolutely packed, which clearly enstates it as a popular outlet, but it wasn't what I expected. Its very noisey and the staff were pretty pushy and brief, but being a in a large group I wasn't reliant on the staff for a great deal of conversation. The food was flawless, but nothing special. read more

We waited a little over 50 mins from the time of order to receiving our starters. We waited another 50 mins from the time our starter dishes were taken away to the time we received our main meal (i timed it). We ordered bread because we were so hungry but this also took 20 mins to get to the table with an additional cost of £6 pounds per 4 pieces. We were so dissapointed that we did not order desert. In total we were there 3 hours having only starters and mains. I was attempting to impress my guests but the food was not particularly impressive. It was barely above average. The atmosphere was good but we were so hungry that at times the table just fell into silence becasue of hunger! The waiters did not listen when they were spoken to and had to be corrected several times in terms of orders and drinks. We deducted the service charge off the bill in the end only to find out when we got outside that we had been overcharged almost £30 extra for things we did not receive or that were covertly added (thinking that they were included within the meal). We spoke to the manager but he was not interested in conceding to the problems we encountered. The standards have dropped considerably. My quess is that they are seating far too many people at a time and are dispensing with the quality of their food and service for the sake of larger clientele. For the money there are better places to go but there is no doubt it is visually impressive. read more

This place is one hell of a dining experience! Authentic Italian cuisine meets the glitz and glam of a jazz bar back in the day, Bibis is great for all. The interior certainly lives up to the flashy hoopla that the exterior provokes. Waiters in waistcoats, chandeliers and huge mirrored walls that make the place look like a maze of cabaret excellence, this place is something extraordinary. Wednesdays are showtime nights, normally an Amy Winehouse impersonator, how Italian of them. However on a good night you get a Motown or jazz band which are in perfect tone with the restaurant. This place attracts a lot of people dining before a night out. Our table was booked for 8pm and it was packed, the service was slow and the arrival of our meal after due course did not live up to expectations. To play it safe i went for the Maccheroncini Alla Carbonara, maybe this was my downfall, i could have gone for something more adventurous, however as far as cheese sauce and pasta goes, it was just that, plain, boring and not worth £7.50. However, there really is no other dining experience in Leeds like Bibis, this place is a burlesque dancer and flapper away from being in the 1920's and i think this is what makes Bibis so unique and enjoyable. read more

Spent many a good evening at BIBI's, even before they moved to the new location. Food is consistently good which says a lot. Restaurant is usually busy even if it is big. Wine menu is lovely and service is good but not in your face. Somewhere I would recommend to friends and always return to. read more

Fabulous art deco style restaurant and cocktail bar. Absolutely packed on a Saturday night. You request a table when you go in and they give you a pager that flashes and buzzes when your table is ready and you can relax and enjoy the cocktails. Really varied menu and food was tasty. Would like to go again on a slightly quieter night as I think it would have an equally good but different feel to it. They do live jazz some nights too. Great place to start the night. read more

Bibis is an Italian restaurant based in Leeds, I am not sure it is part of a chain; I think it might be unique to itself. I spend quite a lot of time in Leeds because I have many friends there and I have to say this is possibly one of the best restaurants I have eaten in. The food itself is typically Italian and the variety is unbelievable. We went on Wednesday night and chose to eat from the a la cart menu. We were allowed to chose from traditional pizzas and Pastas as well and some very exotic Mediterranean dishes. The prices were very reasonable, I think you could have two courses for about £12, definitely worth it. The decor of the bar and restaurant is amazing it is very traditional; when we were there we were treated with a jazz show. I would love to go here again, it's an amazing experience. read more

Bibis is a great dining out experience and although its a bit pricey you always have nice food there. Its been around for years (I remember when they were on Greek Street) and I've never had a bad meal there but its not somewhere I go on a regular basis I always enjoy myself when I do. read more

Massive Italian restaurant frequented by Leeds' celebrities. I think it's OK but it's too loud all the time so pretty difficult to have a conversation - good for posing though. Nice food and plenty to choose from. read more

If you're ever in Leeds go here! Bi-Bi's is an Italian diner located in the heart of Leeds city centre. The restaurant is absolutely huge and is much bigger than most bars and clubs in London. Bi- Bi's is a non reservation restaurant, however this is not because the bar doesn't get busy, quite the contrary. The non- reservation system allows for everybody to have the opportunity to eat in Bi Bi's on a first come serve first serve basis. I've frequented Leeds twice and each time I've visited I've been to Bi- Bi's and have loved it both times. It's like Gaucho Grill in it's sexiness and beautiful dining décor and interior, but then has a dash of Tinsel Town, in regards to it's diner feel. To be fair, not much of Bi-Bi's seems like a diner, apart from the huge plasma screens with Elvis singing and thrusting his pelvis. Bi- Bi's very much pays homage to it's Italian ness. Most of the staff working here are men and all the staff are all Italian, they all have thick accents and it's not hard to get caught in the cross fire of an Italian conversation. On entrance to Bi-Bi's you are handed a contraption that informs you when your table is ready by vibrating, our table has been both times ready before the estimated time which is always great. However whilst waiting for the vibrating sensations we head over to the bar where cocktail juices are sloshed around. Bi-Bi's is the ultimate, decadent dining experience, when you're here you feel special, spoilt and indulgent. The place is not pretentious at all, if Bi-Bi's ever came to London the likes of you and I would never see it, there would probably be a huge guest list, a six month waiting list, a members charge or something ridiculous like having to be invited by her majesty herself! Yes that is how exquisite Bi Bi's is and I haven't even got onto the food yet! Everyone in Bi Bi's dresses up, there is no limit to how dressed up you can get for this occasion and if you like dressing up and feeling special then this is the ideal time to go all out and where whatever you consider to be dressed for the occasion! Of course I love Italian culture, my partner being Italian, however if you want to get a bit of warmth from the Italian fire then go to Bi- Bi's, the staff are all so friendly and even took the time out to chat with me and my partner and introduce us to the Chefs, who were from the same part of Sicily as my partner. The food in Bi-Bi's as the venue is, is absolutely magnificent, the last time I went I had Beef Carpaccio as my starter and Beef Stroganoff with Tagliatelle for my main trust me it was to die for! The food is on the pricier end of the scale, but for being at Bi-Bi's it is entirely worth it. Bi-Bi's is one of those places that manages to get everything just right, no element of this restaurant out shines the next, everything compliments everything, from the food to the dressing, the Italian staff to the cocktail bar, from the dressing up to the Elvis tribute everything just goes perfectly - Bi-Bi's in itself is an experience. You can get dressed up, enjoy great food and brush up on your Italian! read more

I am slightly biased because I used to work there as a student but I can also therefore guarantee that the desserts are top notch! They have delicious chocolate budino with white chocolate ice cream and the coppa Bibis is made with loads of fresh strawberries. The best thing is you get served by lots of hunky Italian waiters. read more

City centre location,beautiful large restaurant serving excellent food. Also has cafe sociaty where you can meet friends for drinks.Also every month live Caberat shows. read more

This place used to be good. And on some nights still can be. But these nights are not weekend night! Yes, you can if you like pay for overpriced pizza. And.. Yes, you can sit pretentiously at the bar sipping your overpriced drink. And of course. You can sit on your crampled little table be buffeted by every person walking past as you chew on your meal. What you cant do, is have a meal that is higher quality than pizza hut, where you can actually have a conversation with anyone your with, without shouting through a megaphone, or worse still turning up your hearing aid. You can't in anyway attract the attention of any of the servers to order an extra drink. You cant guarantee the safe passage of food from fork to mouth through fear of it being knocked off by a passing patron. And you can't unless you are desperate for italian food, consider this place as quality on any weekend night. If you want a better night. Choose the nights with entertainment. Less crowded and more fun with people you love to be with, not SHOUT at....happy eating x read more

The food here is always fantastic !!! The only problem is, its always really really busy!!! If you are going for a meal with a group of mates it can be a good night, however for couples its not so good. Its always really loud in there, and I must admit you do tend to feel rushed !!! read more