Leaven Pizza in Herefordshire, County of

Food and waiting staff were brilliant. Couldn't fault them at all. However we booked as a party of 31 people. We were told we would be on separate tables, but close to each other. Arrived to find that half the party were on the opposite side of the restaurant, in a completely seperare area. Manager had no interest in attempting to resolve the issue at all. Very disappointing. What was supposed to be a family celebration for my sons 16th birthday, was ruined by poor organisation skills. I cannot understand how anyone would think a group booking would be happy sitting opposite sides of the restaurant. Poor customer service from the manager. Worst I've experienced so far.

Very disappointing, had a fungi ( mushroom pizza) expecting something really nice but whatever the fungi were, would be hard to tell as they appeared to be well past their use by date and more closely resembled black slime.

Tried this place when it first opened during covid with its square pizzas.. and absolutely loved it. HOWEVER.. didn't enjoy it too much when we finally visited the other week. Staff and setting were lovely and it looked incredible 👌but sadly the pizza just tasted undercooked and chewy. We were looking forward to it but won't be going back. It was okay but definitely not what we wished for. Impasto in Worcester is brilliant and we'd hoped Leaven would be similar italian pizzas. Please try theirs and youll see. Thank you though everyone was lovely. I dont want any ill thought, but was given a card to review you and wanted to be honest. Absolutely hate having to cut the pizza yourself... especially when the plate is the size of the pizza. Its so awkward and I really didn't like doing it..

Leaven Pizza truly lives up to its reputation as the UK's Best Pizza of 2024 — and we weren’t disappointed! I visited with my family (a group of seven), and we had a fantastic experience from start to finish. We ordered starters and mains, sampling a variety of dishes, and every single one was excellent! The pizza was the star of the evening. The bases were perfectly crafted — light, crispy yet doughy. The topping combinations offer a mix of classics, like the always-delicious Margherita, and more adventurous choices. I tried the Gorgonzola and Pickled Pear, and it was simply outstanding — a must-try for anyone visiting! The service was friendly and efficient. I highly recommend Leaven Pizza to anyone nearby or visiting the area. It’s worth the trip — go and support this gem!

At leaven you can expect only delicious food and friendly service. Pizza is really good and the drinks selection is great 👍 Thank you leaven 🍕

Really good food. Nice ambience. Great wine and alcohol free beer. We'll be back.

Great place to eat , pizzas ,perfect !!!!!

Party of 6, quite tight seating. Delicious pizza and lasagna, friendly staff although could be more attentive.

Pizza look great in the internet and then you get served some completely different, was excited to try but got really let down. Maybe will be better next time ?

Lovely pizzas and great service.

Absolutely delicious food which totally lived up to the hype. We have wanted to eat here for a while and it did not disappoint. We had a table of 7 made up of mixed ages and everyone loved the food, it was beautifully presented and obviously lovely quality. We had starters, mains (pizzas) and drinks and we felt it was really reasonably priced for such gorgeous food. The restaurant is lovely and was warm (it was so cold outside) and service was really good. Thank you Leaven! If you are thinking of going...don't hesitate.

Leuven is great. Hot honey recommended. Service great even when it was busy.

Excellent pizzas, can see why they have won awards. Friendly service and relaxed atmosphere. Dog friendly too. We’ll definitely be back! Would highly recommend

Food was ok. Nothing to rave about. Pizzas were much better when they were delivered during lockdown as the pizza kits to make at home, is it still the same people? Had the duck parpadelle, lacked flavour, huge portion and looked a bit of a mess. A friend asked for spinach as a topping instead of tomatoes and was charged extra for it.

Leven Heaven. Excellent pizza, just a cut above. Super menu with smart genuinely good starters with a proper nod to Italy and dare I say my beloved Napoli. #forzaleven

Fantastic food and a lovely restaurant - would highly recommend!

Always great food with excellent friendly staff. The pizzas are great and the lasagne exceptional

My daughter, toddler granddaughter and I stopped by for lunch today. We were warmly greeted by Amber& we were helped through the door with the pushchair. The restaurant was quite busy for a Thursday but we were found a nice spacious table and provided with crayon activity for the little one. The choices were excellent on the menu. The toddler/child menu is good too. I haven’t had proper pizzeria pizza in absolutely ages so this was an utter treat for me today- especially as it was my first visit to this lovely restaurant. I chose the hot honey as my daughter had tried it many times and recommend it. Tasting this pizza reminded me of being on holiday in Sorrento almost 20 years ago, the pizza was so delicious. I tasted a tiny bit of my granddaughter’s garlic bread too and that was superb. All in all a lovely visit and excellent service by the pleasant staff on duty today, which included Amber our waitress. I highly recommend the pizza here.

Really helpful friendly staff, one of party gluten free,no problem at all.

Lovely restaurant with Decently priced good food

We were very lucky to get a table for 2 in this busy little restaurant. We received a warm and friendly welcome and the smell of the food as we stepped in was mouthwatering. They offer really good value smaller pizzas on weekday lunchtimes which we both had with a side dish. It took a little while for our food to arrive but it was definitely worth the wait, everything (pizzas, garlic bread, arancini) was absolutely delicious. I really hope to return on my next trip to Hereford.

Excellent pizza and great service, very knowledgeable.

Can't fault it, it was busy but we were seated and served quickly. Friendly and helpful staff. Food great as always, we really loved the butternut squash salad. Thanks so much!

Lovely restaurant, we went on a Sunday evening as a table of 30. The food was all hot and promptly served. Annoyingly last orders for drinks were 8:30pm.

This is a really nice pizza place serving great quality ingredients. Quick service.

Amazing pizza, super friendly service, lovely setting and catered well to our 17 month old. Can’t wait to go back ASAP!!

Good service and tasty food lovely capuchino

Excellent pizza restaurant. Good decor, lighting, atmosphere. Top class pizza and freindly staff. Highly recommend!

A beautiful evening with great food and excellent service. Would thoroughly recommend!

Best pizza in town…or any town I suspect.

Food excellent, staff a little slow coming over and returning at end of meal to enquire about dessert. But very friendly. Menu is a bit limited, so not somewhere you could go frequently. But we did go for the award winning Pizza and that's what we got. Well worth a visit and I am probably just a bit old, so don't eat pizza often.

Excellent food, service. Metal straws were a bit annoying and the walls were a bit destroyed.

Great customer service and food

Decent pizza and sides with a nice atmosphere inside the restaurant space.

A very warm and lovely place The food was heaven 🥰🥰🥰 The most delicious pasta ever And pizza was more then what I expected 🥰🥰🥰

Usually the pizza is great here. today the special was porcini and prosciutto but when it arrived it also had goats cheese and pesto with no tomato sauce none of which was listed. There were far too many mushrooms which unfortunately were slimy and overpowered everything. Lesson learned…..ask exactly what is on the pizza and don’t expect it to be just what is listed.

Amazing pizza will 100% be going back, all staff were super friendly and helpful! Went on a Saturday lunchtime and didn't need to book. Alioli dip was worth having too

Really nice pizza definitely will visit again!

Great impromptu lunch and would definitely go back. A salad, a pizza and a pasta. Minor quibbles meant 4 stars but overall very happy. Pizza dough very good, would have preferred 30 more seconds in oven for very crisp base. Salad a little overseasoned. Drinks took a while and wasn't that busy. All in all great food, friendly staff and good drinks list in relaxed environment.

It was such a lovely evening. Both myself and partner said that this is our new favourite pizza spot in Hereford. The dough, the flavours, pudding was all delicious!!

Really great food. I'm not from Hereford but I'm making it a habit to come back here for food. Friendly staff, chill restaurant and a handy locale

The restaurant is awesome and the staff are very friendly the food is amazing especially the capriziossa pizza Ang spaghetti meatballs...Very impressive and recommended for others.😍❤️

Comprehensive, delicious menu. Friendly staff and sublime cocktails. Each time we visit our old home town, of Hereford, we visit here. Well done Ed and staff on your National Award. Well deserved!

Delicious food, atmosphere and service 😁

Great atmosphere, really friendly service and very tasty food.

Delicious food and great customer service I highly recommend to try their Venetian pizza, lasagna and Gorgonzola and pear salad Also their homemade lemonade is absolutely divine !!!

Food was delicious and service fantastic

Price is a little steep, but what bugged me the most was the pizza - if it is meant to be authentic, the crust should not be crispy but soft. Starters are way overpriced.

Ella was amazing. So friendly and excellent service.

Really great food, family friendly, attentive waiting staff, value for money.

Wow, what a find. Brilliant. Highly recommend. Than you.

Literally the best pizza we’ve had - so delicious! And the service is brilliant. Highly recommend!

Great place for a meal or a drink. Very welcoming staff. Highly recommended

Dropped in for lunch - over been here before. Victoria made me very welcome and explained the menu well. The fennel sausage pizza was so tasty, with a great kick of garlic. It was a white pizza, but still had a great Mediterranean taste, just what I wanted. Great to have fresh sourdough pizza in Hereford. Will eat here again

Fast service, friendly and kind staff with super delicious pizzas and puddings. Absolutely will be coming back again and my children really enjoyed everything about our visit too. Thank you

Amazing fresh pizza. Great texture The truffle fries were out of this world!

As a walk in we were greeted with enthusiasm and a table found in a busy restaurant. Excellent service and the most delicious food. Reasonably priced also.

Fabulous food and service. The pizzas are delicious and the roast potatoes are incredible. I wish I could make them like they do.

What a lovely little restaurant! Food was incredible, staff were incredibly friendly and service was super quick. Would definitely recommend :))

Food is absolutely fabulous. Dough is incredible! Lovely food, lovely restaurant

Great place! Service was good, food was great and came in no time. We go all the time and will continue to do so

Hey enjoyed the pizza the pasta not quite so much service was fabulous thank you x

An impromptu drop in for supper after viewing the “Space Light Show” at the Cathedral. Beaming smile and welcome from the lady on the door and it all went completely the right way from there on in. Really efficient service from an energetic and knowledgeable team who were engaging and friendly. A shared meal with my wife of two excellent starters and a pizza that was beautifully cooked and a large glass of very good wine. The atmosphere was great. It’s so pleasant to go to a restaurant where you’re so well looked after.

Clean dining area and kitchen, filling portions and good food. While the Lasagne could do with more bechamel and my brownie could have been warmer, the portions were satisfying and the food was flavourful and hearty. Staff were friendly and attentive despite our late arrival. For disabled patrons, the restaurant is situated in front of disabled parking and the doors were wide enough for wheelchair access. I look forward to going again!

Quality food and a beautiful tiramisu that’s tastes just like Italy!

Fantastic! Great space and food. Lovely service. Many thanks

Lovely pizzas, service excellent and drink prices reasonable compared to pizza chain restaurants. Will be back.

Excellent! Very nice restaurant Friendly staff Nice food Good city centre location Not overpriced Will certainly visit again

Really lovely food and the staff were really friendly

Such a great find while site seeing great atmosphere, warm welcome great food

Quality pizza and generous portions. Restaurant was a bit chilly though, could do with turning the radiator up. B+ Will come again.

Found it lacking, pizza's need more topping especially if you're paying for extra toppings, lots of crust wasted. Spaghetti and meatballs, sauce needs more seasoning and substance, bit thin, meatballs were dry, although flavour was good. Childs pasta, would be good if they didn't use the big pasta tubes and thought about who they are catering for, smaller mouths. Also needs more sauce very dry! Staff very helpful and pleasant can't fault the service. Will not be rushing back.

This is a great pizza place to try! Their sourdough recipe is very flavourful, and all of their ingredients are fresh.

Really delicious food and lovely place, we really enjoyed ourselves. Thank you!

Amazing food and staff, super quick and delicious. Hot honey? Life-changing

Quick and pleasant service in a relaxed atmosphere. Food was lovely

Great food and reasonable pricing, drinks are expensive but i guess they always are in these types of establishments. Would definately return

Really good pizza - far better than the average high street pizza parlour. Novel and tasty toppings and the service was quick and courteous. Excellent value for money.

What an excellent find this place was. Nice welcome a friendly efficient service. Freshly made delicious pizza! Highly recommend 👌

Pizza is always great here as well as friendly service - highly recommend

Great food and excellent service. The £5 lunch pizza special was a perfect size. ~B

Really lovely meal and a special pudding for the birthday girl

Always good value and lunchtime menu is great for a quick cheap bite!

Great pizzettas and delicious salad . Totally recommend the fennel sausage and anything with hot honey is always a winner. Service was great , girl with the purple hair was super friendly and accommodating. Nice vibe with good music and decent lighting. Will be back for sure

Great pizza and the truffle fries are amazing.

Gorgeous lunch and wonderful service by Vic.

Had a great time, great service, great food and great atmosphere.

Love it here! The hot honey pizza is my favourite. Friendly helpful staff, delicious food and beers - what more could you want 😍

My problem is that I just love the Hot Honey pizza so much that I don't dare try anything else in case I like it less! But I can live with this problem! Sangiovese wine was also very enjoyably smooth.

Great with dietary requirements GF base was okay but not best I have had. It was good to be able to have pizza with no garlic. Service was good too. It was very busy for a Tuesday so a little noisy.

I really liked the option of mini-pizzas for lunch!

Still excellent 👌 so very pleased it’s consistently good! Food really tasty, fresh and good value. Had Polpette starter - delicious - Arancini again, and still the best, excellent, and shared a Margherita which was simple and superb. Service quality matched the food; really friendly, prompt, and helpful. Credit to kitchen staff too, thoroughly recommended, unpretentious, good value place to eat. Will return! (First visit - 2023 - friendly staff and food was excellent. The Arancini shared starter was without doubt the best Arancini we have tasted. I had the Fennel Sausage & Kale pizza, my partner had the Margherita, both were delicious. Prices reasonable. Dog friendly. Recommended and will return.)

Delicious pizza, speedily served in a friendly environment. Thank you!

Thank you this dine was delicious!

Always amazing pizza, best for miles around!

Amazing food proprio pizza. Arancini just perfect.

Always a fantastic meal and great selection of drinks. Staff are always friendly and chatty overall a really good vibe!

Great food. The best calamari around

Really, really excellent pizza, way superia to your average chain restaurant pizza. The ingredients seemed very good quality, imaginative - and were generous. And such lovely staff. We loved the spacious, stylish atmosphere too!

Ella was our waitress and nothing was too much trouble. So friendly and engaging. As always a great place to visit.