AN Italian restaurant in the Bradford district has gone up for sale less than a year after it opened. 

Nduja, in Bingley Road first hit the streets of Saltaire in December last year, moving into the former home of La Roux.

But it has now been put on the market with Harrogate-based commercial property agent Intelligent.

Nduja, in Bingley Road, SaltaireNduja, in Bingley Road, Saltaire (Image: Intelligent)

Sam Longthorn and Jordan Franz - two chefs from Bradford - were the ones behind the eatery and promised an authentic Italian experience.

Both share more than 50 years’ experience in the industry between them and worked at La Roux in the early part of their careers.

Some of the food served up in NdujaSome of the food served up in Nduja (Image: Intelligent) Nduja’s menu consists of classics, like pizza and pasta, as well as braised beef and other specials.

It also opens for breakfast and brunches, between 10am and 4pm, before the evening opening times of 5pm until 9pm.


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Talking to the Telegraph & Argus at the end of last year, Mr Longthorn, who is originally from Queensbury, said their Italian ingredients were imported from the country and that everything was made fresh, from breads at lunchtime to pizza dough.

Inside NdujaInside Nduja (Image: Intelligent) Inside NdujaInside Nduja (Image: Intelligent) Meanwhile, Mr Franz said he wanted to create a circular economy between the area’s local businesses, with meat and fish being sourced from a butcher and fish supplier down the road.

The business is up for sale for £120,000 and has an annual turnover of £286,000, according to Intelligent.

The premises have been recently renovated and have a fully-fitted kitchen.

The kitchen area in NdujaThe kitchen area in Nduja (Image: Intelligent) A spokesperson for Intelligent said: “With a focus on delivering high-quality food and drinks, the restaurant has quickly gained traction among domestic consumers.

“The accolades speak volumes, with an impressive rating of 4.8 stars on Google reviews and a commendable 4.5 stars on OpenTable.

“Such glowing testimonials are a testament to the unwavering dedication of the entire team in exceeding expectations and delighting guests at every turn.”

Inside NdujaInside Nduja (Image: Intelligent) Nduja, in Bingley Road, SaltaireNduja, in Bingley Road, Saltaire (Image: Intelligent) They added: “Beyond the delectable cuisine and impeccable service, it's the sense of community and camaraderie that truly sets this establishment apart.

“With a loyal customer base that continues to grow, the restaurant has firmly entrenched itself as a beloved fixture in the local dining scene.”

A seven-year lease was signed in 2023 and it has an annual rent figure of £18,720.

The business is operated by “a dedicated team of 10, inclusive of the proprietors”.

The Intelligent spokesperson said any buyer could focus “on maintaining the restaurant’s reputation for excellence and enhancing the overall dining experience”, as there is “no immediate need for additional staff or geographical expansion”.