Over 50 Years of Italian Dining in Roundhay
For more than five decades, Flying Pizza has been part of the dining scene in Roundhay, welcoming generations of guests through its doors for Italian food, family celebrations and memorable occasions.
Originally opened in 1974 as Adriano’s Flying Pizza, the restaurant has grown into one of the most recognised and long-standing Italian dining destinations in Leeds, earning a loyal following across the city and beyond.
Today, Flying Pizza remains a place where guests gather for everything from relaxed family lunches and celebrations to milestone occasions and long evenings around the table, all served with the warm hospitality and Italian spirit that continue to define the restaurant.
A Leeds Dining Institution
Over the years, Flying Pizza has become woven into the fabric of Roundhay life.
Known for its welcoming atmosphere, loyal guest community and timeless approach to Italian dining, the restaurant has remained a favourite destination for families, local residents and visitors alike.
Many guests who first visited Flying Pizza decades ago now return with children and grandchildren of their own, making the restaurant part of family traditions shared across generations.
As Leeds and Roundhay have evolved over the years, Flying Pizza has continued to bring people together around exceptional food, hospitality and familiar surroundings.
Family, Friendship & Italian Hospitality
The story of Flying Pizza is closely connected to the Distefano family and the wider San Carlo journey.
Adriano and Carlo maintained a close friendship throughout the years, with Carlo regularly bringing his children, Marcello and Sacha Distefano, to Flying Pizza on Sundays when they were growing up.
Today, Marcello Distefano, now CEO of San Carlo, still reflects warmly on those memories of Flying Pizza during his childhood.
“It felt like a showroom at the front of the restaurant.”
From the atmosphere and energy of the dining room to the line of supercars often parked outside, Flying Pizza became part of the family’s story long before becoming part of the wider San Carlo family.
That connection to family, hospitality and memorable experiences continues to shape Flying Pizza today, a restaurant built on warmth, tradition and bringing people together around the table.
Marcello has spoken about his hopes for Flying Pizza to continue thriving for generations to come, preserving both the restaurant and the legacy it holds within Roundhay and Leeds dining culture.
Flying Pizza Today
Today, Flying Pizza continues to evolve while staying true to the atmosphere and hospitality that guests have loved for generations.
Located in Roundhay, the restaurant combines contemporary Italian dining with stylish interiors, seasonal menus and welcoming service designed for every occasion.
Whether joining us for:
- Family dining
- Weekend lunches
- Celebrations and birthdays
- Cocktails and evening dining
- Seasonal occasions
- Relaxed meals with friends
Flying Pizza continues to offer a dining experience inspired by Italian hospitality and shared moments around the table.
Looking Ahead
While proud of its history, Flying Pizza continues to look towards the future.
As part of the San Carlo family, the restaurant remains committed to delivering exceptional Italian dining experiences while preserving the warmth, character and sense of occasion that have defined Flying Pizza for more than 50 years.
For generations past, present and still to come, Flying Pizza remains a much-loved part of Roundhay and Leeds dining culture.
Visit Flying Pizza
Whether you’re discovering Flying Pizza for the first time or returning to a restaurant filled with memories, we look forward to welcoming you.
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