Leonardo's Ristorante-Pizzeria

The best option to dinner in solvag, the food is delicious and everyone is so kind

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

This place had amazing food. Everyone agreed it was some of the best in the area. Located inside and back of a liquor store. Very limited seating so arrive early. 6 of us and everyone was delighted with their food. Pizza was delicious, chicken paramageon was best we tasted anywhere. Everything we ordered was delicious. Good portions.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

If you have the chance to visit this wonderful ristorante in the beautiful village of Solvang, you should. The food was delicious and fresh. The atmosphere was elevated in the evening and comfortable during lunch time. The service is always excellent. The servers all have great suggestions and recommendations. Overall very nice experiences both times I went. We will definitely be back anytime we're in the area.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Best pizza in the area!

Excellent food; excellent service!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Fantastic pizza! It has a thin crust with a nice puffy, chewy edge that's perfect for dipping in their olive oil and balsamic vinegar. The prices are very good considering the quality of the food. Our server was very friendly, too. It's easy to see why their reviews are so positive.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Dining at Leonardo’s Ristorante & Pizzeria in Solvang is more than just a meal — it’s an experience rooted in authenticity, warmth, and attention to detail. We were so impressed that we ended up dining there twice during our week-long stay, and both visits were nothing short of exceptional.

Leonardo’s delivers Italian food that’s, in my opinion, as close to the real thing as you’ll find outside of Italy. From the moment you take your first bite, you can tell that every dish is made with heart and heritage.

While the food was stellar, the service highly contributed to this review five stars. My wife is gluten-free, dairy-free, and very sensitive to spicy foods — and yet the staff, specifically our waiter Shawn, worked with us effortlessly to customize dish that was flavorful, beautifully presented, and didn’t make her feel like she was “missing out.” For dessert considering my wife’s dietary restrictions Shawn recommended their delicious lemon sorbet that is creatively stuffed inside of a frozen lemon and the plate garnished with sweet strawberries and chocolate syrup.

Even more impressively, on our second visit, a different waiter — who had never served us before — remembered not only my wife’s dietary restrictions but her exact order from our first visit. From memory alone. If that’s not the definition of excellent customer service, I don’t know what is.

The staff across the board were warm, professional, and genuinely accommodating. It felt like being taken care of by a family that actually cares about what you eat and how you feel.

Between the impeccable service and the unforgettable food, Leonardo’s quickly became the culinary highlight of our trip to Solvang. It’s rare to find a restaurant that treats dietary restrictions not as a burden, but as an opportunity to shine — and even rarer to find one that makes you feel like family after just one visit.

If you’re in Solvang, do yourself a favor: make a reservation, come hungry, and prepare to be taken care of. We’ll definitely be back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Excellent food and superb service. There are some San Francisco Italian restaurants that have a slight edge over this one, but the service here is absolutely outstanding!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Penne Leonardo's

Pricy but good

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Definitely a great Italian restaurant! Fresh authentic Italian cuisines. Sean was a professional who knew their dishes and was great server.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Quiet dinner for 2. Very friendly wait staff, knowledgeable. Attentive. We love Leonardo's! Simply, Fabulous Italian food.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Classy but not pretentious. Servers were attentive, food was excellent, the ambiance of this place is simply wonderful.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Best service and food! Came in for my birthday dinner and although we did not have reservations on a busy evening, they kindly found us a table right away. Server was fun and amazing! My son and I cleaned off every plate you see in the photos! They have a giant bar menu as well including a full page of dozens of wine choices! All 5 stars from me!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fettuccine Alla Camilla, Caprese Salad

Loved it

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Tiramisu, Cioppino, Penne Leonardo's, Calamari Fritti, Fettuccine Alla Camilla, Lava Cake, Caprese Salad, Fried Calamari, Tortelloni Di Brasato, Chocolate Soufflé, Fettuccine Allá Bolognese

Top notch!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5