Overview
IC Italian is a modern, independent Italian restaurant beautifully designed and prominently positioned in the heart of Morley, Leeds. Since its launch, the business has quickly established itself as a standout dining destination, celebrated for its warm hospitality, authentic Italian cuisine, and contemporary, stylish interiors. A loyal and growing customer base underpins consistent trade, with the restaurant earning a strong reputation for delivering outstanding dining experiences to both regular guests and first-time visitors.
The business offers a compelling turnkey opportunity for an experienced restaurateur, entrepreneurial operator, or ambitious hospitality professional looking to acquire a fully fitted, highly rated independent restaurant with clear and identifiable routes to further growth. With the majority of trade generated through repeat custom, word-of-mouth recommendations, and glowing online reviews, IC Italian arrives with strong foundations already firmly in place.
Business Highlights
- Headline turnover of approximately £170,000 in the latest trading year
- Impressive 4.7star Google review rating, with consistent praise for food quality, friendly service, and a warm, inviting atmosphere
- Authentic Italian menu spanning handmade pastas, stonebaked pizzas, fresh seafood, premium meats, vegetarian options, and indulgent desserts, all prepared to order using fresh, seasonal ingredients
- Current capacity of 55 covers with the ability to increase to 80, creating scope for larger gatherings, private hire, and special occasion bookings
- Fully fitted, highspecification commercial kitchen including a pizza oven, together with a stylish bar and beverage area, modern EPOS system, and quality furnishings throughout
- Active and wellregarded presence across Google, TripAdvisor, and social media, with low marketing spend reflecting the strength of organic reputation
- Identified growth opportunities including the introduction of lunch service, Sunday dining, takeaway and delivery, and more proactive use of digital channels for promotions and set menus
Location
IC Italian occupies a prominent main street position on Queen Street in Morley, Leeds, benefitting from strong passing footfall, excellent visibility, and convenient customer parking nearby. The ground-floor premises ensure full accessibility for all guests, and the central location draws both walk-in trade and pre-booked parties from across the local area and beyond.
Premises & Tenure
The restaurant occupies a well-appointed ground-floor unit featuring a spacious and elegantly furnished dining area, a fully fitted bar and beverage station, a high-specification commercial kitchen, dedicated storage rooms, modern customer toilets, and a well-organised staff area. The interior has been thoughtfully designed to create a relaxed yet sophisticated atmosphere, with quality furnishings, elegant lighting, and contemporary décor throughout. The business is held on a secure lease with a flexible landlord, and full tenure details are available to interested parties on request.
Next Steps
Goodwins Business Brokers are acting exclusively on behalf of the vendor and invite serious enquiries from qualified buyers. To find out more about this excellent opportunity, please get in touch with our team directly to register your interest and arrange a confidential discussion. Full details are available in the Information Memorandum.
