THE BEST CHICAGO STYLE PIZZA IN GAINESVILLE!! My hubby said he's eaten at 4 different pizza restaurants in Chicago and Leonardo's is just as good or better than all of them. We've been eating here for over 10 years, take-out or dine-in, it's our favorite pizza! HIGHLY, HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!Update: Reporting from Chicago at highly rated Lou Malnati's Pizza; Leonardo's you are absolutely superior!!
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 5
Peggy Muga
Best deep dish pizza I have ever had. Try the "Big Leo" with whole wheat crust and extra sauce. Garlic knots ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Big Leo, Deep Dish Cheese Pizza
Lexii Lopez
This place is a restaurant that time forgot about... GOOD!!!The atmosphere was amazing in my opinion. I loved the wood and that retro feel of the place… even the smell of the restaurant brought me back in time!But you know, nostalgia isn’t always everything. However, the food was amazing. The garlic knots were seasoned and buttered to perfection. We got the meat lovers deep dish that in my opinion, wasn’t exactly Chicago style deep dish pizza as they claim, but still, an amazing deep dish pizza! Flavorful and filling. The cost is a little out there, but worth it in my opinion as there’s nothing similar in Gainesville. Our waitress was attentive and service was great!!!I hope the owners keep the decor and furniture as is and they keep the food as good!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Their Garlic Rolls
Eowyn P.
Been going here since I was a kid. Great pizza. First place in town to have a vegan option.
Angie Swilley
Great restaurant that's stands the test of time!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pizza by the Slice, Slice of Pizza
Mark Williams
I ate there the day it opened in the 70s when I was a kid and it's still amazing all these years later.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pizza by the Slice, Big Leo, Their Garlic Rolls, Lasagna
Mark
Been coming here for over 45 years!Hands down, still the best deep dish in town, on a budget. Same decor, same cozy booths, same amazing pizza, and same memorable experience!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Carolyn H.
Closed today. Drove over here for nothing. Will certainly call before I come next time. Great food, though
Southrn Belle
I love their pizza. I wish they didn't close so early on Saturdays.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
Christian Kahn
Had a great experience here! Great food! Great service. Highly recommend!!!
Old school pizza dining, delicious deep dish pizza and always great service. The servers will bring you half pitchers of beer or soda so your drink doesn't get warm. We always get the dinner for two with the big Leo and the Vega blonde ale. Outstanding every time!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dylan Peco
This place has always been spot on with quality and friendliness. I love the old wooden style welcome home decor and the food is amazing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cheese Pizza, Their Garlic Rolls
Billy Parker
Laid back atmosphere, great service and the best pizza anywhere, by far. NEVER disappoints.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Big Leo, Fresh Salad Bar, Garlic Knots 6
Surya Dodia
I absolutely love Leonardo’s! My parents used to go here when they were in college and love taking me and my roommates now. The deep dish pizzas here are unmatched and the staff are always so kind and make you feel like part of the family!Parking: Plenty of spots in the strip mall where it’s located!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Their Garlic Rolls, Deep Dish Cheese Pizza
Mary Beardsley
This restaurant has been a Gainesville staple for years. It is always a treat. Their lasagna (Lasagna Tuesdays) is the best and the garlic butter yeast rolls are decadent. The salad bar was fresh and crispy and was included with the lasagna special. The restaurant, while a flashback to the 70’s, was clean and appears well managed.MB
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Big Leo, Fresh Salad Bar, Garlic Knots 6
THE BEST CHICAGO STYLE PIZZA IN GAINESVILLE!! My hubby said he's eaten at 4 different pizza restaurants in Chicago and Leonardo's is just as good or better than all of them. We've been eating here for over 10 years, take-out or dine-in, it's our favorite pizza! HIGHLY, HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!Update: Reporting from Chicago at highly rated Lou Malnati's Pizza; Leonardo's you are absolutely superior!!
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best deep dish pizza I have ever had. Try the "Big Leo" with whole wheat crust and extra sauce. Garlic knots ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Big Leo, Deep Dish Cheese Pizza
This place is a restaurant that time forgot about... GOOD!!!The atmosphere was amazing in my opinion. I loved the wood and that retro feel of the place… even the smell of the restaurant brought me back in time!But you know, nostalgia isn’t always everything. However, the food was amazing. The garlic knots were seasoned and buttered to perfection. We got the meat lovers deep dish that in my opinion, wasn’t exactly Chicago style deep dish pizza as they claim, but still, an amazing deep dish pizza! Flavorful and filling. The cost is a little out there, but worth it in my opinion as there’s nothing similar in Gainesville. Our waitress was attentive and service was great!!!I hope the owners keep the decor and furniture as is and they keep the food as good!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Their Garlic Rolls
Been going here since I was a kid. Great pizza. First place in town to have a vegan option.
Great restaurant that's stands the test of time!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pizza by the Slice, Slice of Pizza
I ate there the day it opened in the 70s when I was a kid and it's still amazing all these years later.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pizza by the Slice, Big Leo, Their Garlic Rolls, Lasagna
Been coming here for over 45 years!Hands down, still the best deep dish in town, on a budget. Same decor, same cozy booths, same amazing pizza, and same memorable experience!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Closed today. Drove over here for nothing. Will certainly call before I come next time. Great food, though
I love their pizza. I wish they didn't close so early on Saturdays.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
Had a great experience here! Great food! Great service. Highly recommend!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Old school pizza dining, delicious deep dish pizza and always great service. The servers will bring you half pitchers of beer or soda so your drink doesn't get warm. We always get the dinner for two with the big Leo and the Vega blonde ale. Outstanding every time!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place has always been spot on with quality and friendliness. I love the old wooden style welcome home decor and the food is amazing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cheese Pizza, Their Garlic Rolls
Laid back atmosphere, great service and the best pizza anywhere, by far. NEVER disappoints.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Big Leo, Fresh Salad Bar, Garlic Knots 6
I absolutely love Leonardo’s! My parents used to go here when they were in college and love taking me and my roommates now. The deep dish pizzas here are unmatched and the staff are always so kind and make you feel like part of the family!Parking: Plenty of spots in the strip mall where it’s located!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Their Garlic Rolls, Deep Dish Cheese Pizza
This restaurant has been a Gainesville staple for years. It is always a treat. Their lasagna (Lasagna Tuesdays) is the best and the garlic butter yeast rolls are decadent. The salad bar was fresh and crispy and was included with the lasagna special. The restaurant, while a flashback to the 70’s, was clean and appears well managed.MB
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Big Leo, Fresh Salad Bar, Garlic Knots 6