This is what you want to know about this restaurant. The food is mid-level Italian food the pizza is not good for leftovers. Good when it's made there. The service is not bad but if you are there on a busy night it might take 15 to 20 minutes for your server to come and do. Tables are sticky and the lights are dimmed. So it is hard to see for older people The area around it is a bit sketchy but it hasn't stopped me. This place is a good place for a date or a casual dinner
Sean M.
Food is outstanding with choices of different sauces, pasta, and a wide variety of wines to choose from. Staff very friendly and polite. The restaurant is very nice environment with some of the original Italian rat pack playing in the background.
Aserrado M.
I ate here for lunch the other day. I bought my coworkers lunch and they were thrilled! The service was good and the place was clean. The food was pretty good but not great. I found that the pizza was very filling! They use a lot of cheese, so if you're not a cheese-lover, u probably wouldn't like it here. I also ordered a Veggie Pizza (idk why), and it was very dry and pretty sad. The Meat Lovers pizza was good though, and their prices are not bad. I give a big "thumbs up" to the owners, they made us feel welcomed. I'll be back. Sorry, I forgot to take pictures..
Emily G.
This place is cute and I almost loved the atmosphere but lighting was extremely bright fluorescent lights that took away from the feeling that usually comes with an old Italian fine dining experience. Music and decor was on point! Food was expensive and we didn't get free bread or anything so we sat for awhile with nothing to munch on. In my opinion pizza needed about 5 more minutes in the oven and it would've been much better, but it was good! Service was okay, not bad but definitely not great either. I probably won't return here because for these prices I would want a more intimate experience, more attentive service and bread. It is a great little place with so much potential!
Lee Garcia
Best Italian food in the east county. Picked up food and wine yesterday and it was fantastic! While I waited for my order, a gentleman kept me company discussing food and travel. I ordered the lunch pizza and salad, the lunch lasagna and salad and from the dinner menu, the Linguini Di Leone’s (which is what I always get). The blue cheese dressing, I would imagine, is homemade cuz it was mighty tasty. Been there before and will definitely go again. AND, picked up a couple bottles of chianti which was quite drinkable. Wish I had purchased the five bottle to-go special. Lg
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Linguine Dileone's, With Meat Sauce
Joe Nelson
Well, it was SO good I didn’t stop to take a picture. Wish I had. The flavor of it was so mouth watering yummy. Pizzas and a calzone. First time, not the last time.This was eaten at home. Next time we will eat there. Most definitely our new pizza place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Joe N.
Well, it was SO good I didn't stop to take a picture. Wish I had. The flavor of it was so mouth watering yummy. Pizzas and a calzone. First time, not the last time. This was eaten at home. Next time we will eat there. Most definitely our new pizza place!
Fadi Yousif
Great food, great vibe, great people. Totally recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Zachary Svelling
Di Leone’s Italian Restaurant is a family owned and operated authentic Italian eatery. A staple serving the local communities of Rancho San Diego, Jamul and Mt Helix. Any local will tell you, if you crave old world sauce recipes and hearty portions, De Leone’s is the go-to. Manicotti, spaghetti, lasagna, pizza, antipasto, you name it, it’s good here. Whether looking for a first day spot, celebrating an anniversary, or showing mom or dad you love them, lunch or dinner at Di Leone’s will put a smile on everyone’s face.
AMAZING Food and service! Portions were great as well and the food was priced very fairly! The owners Jason and Fanci were also super kind. Will be back for sure!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Di Leones Special Pizza, Minestrone Soup
AMAZING Food and service! Portions were great as well and the food was priced very fairly! The owners Jason and Fanci were also super kind. Will be back for sure!
Jim Grabowski
Very solid Italian restaurant. I enjoy old school atmosphere. They have thee best sauteed mushrooms. The only reason for the 4 star is the parking can be challenging.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
AJN
The food was as good as we’d expected. Four stars only because orders seemed to take longer to come out than what we’d experienced in the past 20 years.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Carlos Lopez
Called ahead of time to have my order ready at a certain time. Went to pickup my order and they just put it in to cook when I got there. They told me it would be ready shortly, waited a minute went to my car came back for the time they told me it would be ready. Went back in then they told me the exact time again of how long it would take until it was ready. Canceled my order and got my money back, they're to many places that are cheaper with the same quality of food.
Jeremy B.
Community staple for 40 years. Torpedo is my fave and my kids love the spaghetti. The sauce is where it's at for all the pasta dishes.
This is what you want to know about this restaurant. The food is mid-level Italian food the pizza is not good for leftovers. Good when it's made there. The service is not bad but if you are there on a busy night it might take 15 to 20 minutes for your server to come and do. Tables are sticky and the lights are dimmed. So it is hard to see for older people The area around it is a bit sketchy but it hasn't stopped me. This place is a good place for a date or a casual dinner
Food is outstanding with choices of different sauces, pasta, and a wide variety of wines to choose from. Staff very friendly and polite. The restaurant is very nice environment with some of the original Italian rat pack playing in the background.
I ate here for lunch the other day. I bought my coworkers lunch and they were thrilled! The service was good and the place was clean. The food was pretty good but not great. I found that the pizza was very filling! They use a lot of cheese, so if you're not a cheese-lover, u probably wouldn't like it here. I also ordered a Veggie Pizza (idk why), and it was very dry and pretty sad. The Meat Lovers pizza was good though, and their prices are not bad. I give a big "thumbs up" to the owners, they made us feel welcomed. I'll be back. Sorry, I forgot to take pictures..
This place is cute and I almost loved the atmosphere but lighting was extremely bright fluorescent lights that took away from the feeling that usually comes with an old Italian fine dining experience. Music and decor was on point! Food was expensive and we didn't get free bread or anything so we sat for awhile with nothing to munch on. In my opinion pizza needed about 5 more minutes in the oven and it would've been much better, but it was good! Service was okay, not bad but definitely not great either. I probably won't return here because for these prices I would want a more intimate experience, more attentive service and bread. It is a great little place with so much potential!
Best Italian food in the east county. Picked up food and wine yesterday and it was fantastic! While I waited for my order, a gentleman kept me company discussing food and travel. I ordered the lunch pizza and salad, the lunch lasagna and salad and from the dinner menu, the Linguini Di Leone’s (which is what I always get). The blue cheese dressing, I would imagine, is homemade cuz it was mighty tasty. Been there before and will definitely go again. AND, picked up a couple bottles of chianti which was quite drinkable. Wish I had purchased the five bottle to-go special. Lg
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Linguine Dileone's, With Meat Sauce
Well, it was SO good I didn’t stop to take a picture. Wish I had. The flavor of it was so mouth watering yummy. Pizzas and a calzone. First time, not the last time.This was eaten at home. Next time we will eat there. Most definitely our new pizza place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Well, it was SO good I didn't stop to take a picture. Wish I had. The flavor of it was so mouth watering yummy. Pizzas and a calzone. First time, not the last time. This was eaten at home. Next time we will eat there. Most definitely our new pizza place!
Great food, great vibe, great people. Totally recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Di Leone’s Italian Restaurant is a family owned and operated authentic Italian eatery. A staple serving the local communities of Rancho San Diego, Jamul and Mt Helix. Any local will tell you, if you crave old world sauce recipes and hearty portions, De Leone’s is the go-to. Manicotti, spaghetti, lasagna, pizza, antipasto, you name it, it’s good here. Whether looking for a first day spot, celebrating an anniversary, or showing mom or dad you love them, lunch or dinner at Di Leone’s will put a smile on everyone’s face.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mozzarella Sticks, Cheese Pizza, Caprese Salad, Minestrone Soup, Chicken Parmesan
AMAZING Food and service! Portions were great as well and the food was priced very fairly! The owners Jason and Fanci were also super kind. Will be back for sure!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Di Leones Special Pizza, Minestrone Soup
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AMAZING Food and service! Portions were great as well and the food was priced very fairly! The owners Jason and Fanci were also super kind. Will be back for sure!
Very solid Italian restaurant. I enjoy old school atmosphere. They have thee best sauteed mushrooms. The only reason for the 4 star is the parking can be challenging.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food was as good as we’d expected. Four stars only because orders seemed to take longer to come out than what we’d experienced in the past 20 years.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Called ahead of time to have my order ready at a certain time. Went to pickup my order and they just put it in to cook when I got there. They told me it would be ready shortly, waited a minute went to my car came back for the time they told me it would be ready. Went back in then they told me the exact time again of how long it would take until it was ready. Canceled my order and got my money back, they're to many places that are cheaper with the same quality of food.
Community staple for 40 years. Torpedo is my fave and my kids love the spaghetti. The sauce is where it's at for all the pasta dishes.