Being from the east coast we were determined not to dine on Italian food while visiting the south. But when the hip Saint Leo was mentioned on our visit to the Oxford tourist information center we decided to give it a try. Wow! So glad we did. This is a top notch Italian eatery. From the grilled bread appetizer to the cappuccino. The pizza and salad were fabulous too. The service and entire staff could not have been more accommodating. Definitely a must dine spot if you are visiting Oxford.
bellesong
We celebrated our two sons at the end of June with our first dining experience at St Leo. Greeted by winsome Kirby, one of the managers, we were warmly welcomed. She was attentive but not obtrusive all evening. Delightful. And our server, Baylor, was also exceptional. He was knowledgable about the food, seasonings, and preparation; he served with such panache. Again delightful. Now to the FOOD. Glorious food. From appetizers to the finale, the meal was perfection. All delicious. We were served complimentary desserts which were outstanding. I should have made photos. We felt celebrated and special. Thank you, St Leo. We cannot wait to return. As our French friend is known to exclaim at the end of a fine meal, "MAGNIFIQUE!"
Ryan Y.
Came with lots of recommendations and in a great location. Food was fine. Chicken plate was ok. Chopped salad was ok. Neither had lots of flavor. Nice staff. Hope we were a couple me off experience
Paul C.
Been there a several times. Always stay on the menu margarita pizza, speck pizza, olives, bread all great. Ordered the special last weekend. A hanger steak should never be 55.00 unless it's phenomenal. These two were not. Tendons, tough and the avocados were browning. Like I said, great place but stick with menu.
Hope C.
Pizza was awesome! Some of the best I've ever tasted. We had it delivered to our hotel and the delivery driver apologized for running a little behind but we were not concerned.
Allie B.
So good! The pizza is really good. The cocktails are amazing (especially rosemary's granddaughter). The chopped salad is also really really good. The only downside is that it can be a little pricey.
Maggie F.
First of all, very cool-looking hostess, dressed in black, with tattoos at the door. Loved that. Second, great looking space with Midcentury Modern elements. Well done. Third, beautiful and delicious cocktails. Thank you! And lastly, wonderful and yummy food. Bravo. I heard from a friend who lives in Oxford that the owner, Emily, is from NoCal (where I live). I really wanted to meet her and ask her what made her move to the South. I'm originally from TN and am loving my long sojourn in Oxford. Would love to know the story!
Paula C.
First visit to this popular restaurant. Menu offers a variety of selections to satisfy every hunger in our group. The food was not only appealing but deliciously prepared. Wait staff did an excellent job keeping track of our orders and glasses filled.
TravelIntl
My husband and I enjoyed some drinks and a delicious pepperoni pizza during Happy Hour! Service was very personable and helpful! The music that was playing was great!
Ainsley P.
Overpriced, drinks are average but overpriced. Pizza is ok. I only ever get their black ink pasta. Service is always good but food is eh. Great atmosphere though for happy hour or drinks with the gals.
A little pricey, but it really is fantastic. The atmosphere is nice, the service is good, and we have never had to wait too long.
msubulldog25
Really busy on a Thursday night. Being a solo traveler and not interested in the loud & crowded bar scene, I opted for a takeout pizza. Wait time was about 20 minutes, so I used that time to wander around the nearby Square. Friendly service at the door. Pizza was ready promptly and boxed to go. I got the Bacon Jam and Calabrian Chili Honey pie - absolutely delicious toppings and doughy wood-fired crust. Still hot by the time I returned to my nearby hotel and *great* as heated up leftovers the next day! Why “only” a 4 of 5? Atmosphere: dark and kinda “clubby” in the evening —- personally not my scene/taste. Also, at $19 that admittedly delicious pizza was merely 4 slices, a good meal for one person —- but rather expensive for what it is. Nonetheless, very good experience and obviously very popular.
Reggiel54
This was a spot my co-workers and I tried while at Ole Miss for work. The world famous Oxford, MS Square has a lot of great places to get good ole southern food. This place is Italian with a southern flavor. Everything we ordered was so fresh, well-seasoned and delicious. We tore into everything so quick, I didn't even have time to take photos. We shared the Chopped Salad, and a couple of pizzas and all were delicious. Take my advice and give this one a shot the next time you are in Oxford, MS.
Mack G.
We tried St Leo today for happy hour and were very satisfied. The bartender made perfect Negroni and Brown Derby cocktails and the pepperoni pizza hit the spot. We sampled the house special ice cream, lemon creme freshe, which was superb. The manager, Logan Little, runs a great operation and we hope to return again for a full dinner.
Requel P.
This was a beautiful, intimate Italian restaurant located on the Square. Definitely new to this 10 year graduate, so I was very excited to try it out. There was a small wait when my friends and I arrived. Once seated we ordered drinks and looked over the menu. I decided to split some pizza and their chopped salad. The pizza was good, but the chopped salad was damn good! Afterwards I ordered their homemade chocolate ice cream and OMG I would return for that alone! It was so creamy with chocolate chip pieces just amazing! I definitely loved the ambiance of the restaurant.
Being from the east coast we were determined not to dine on Italian food while visiting the south. But when the hip Saint Leo was mentioned on our visit to the Oxford tourist information center we decided to give it a try. Wow! So glad we did. This is a top notch Italian eatery. From the grilled bread appetizer to the cappuccino. The pizza and salad were fabulous too. The service and entire staff could not have been more accommodating. Definitely a must dine spot if you are visiting Oxford.
We celebrated our two sons at the end of June with our first dining experience at St Leo. Greeted by winsome Kirby, one of the managers, we were warmly welcomed. She was attentive but not obtrusive all evening. Delightful. And our server, Baylor, was also exceptional. He was knowledgable about the food, seasonings, and preparation; he served with such panache. Again delightful. Now to the FOOD. Glorious food. From appetizers to the finale, the meal was perfection. All delicious. We were served complimentary desserts which were outstanding. I should have made photos. We felt celebrated and special. Thank you, St Leo. We cannot wait to return. As our French friend is known to exclaim at the end of a fine meal, "MAGNIFIQUE!"
Came with lots of recommendations and in a great location. Food was fine. Chicken plate was ok. Chopped salad was ok. Neither had lots of flavor. Nice staff. Hope we were a couple me off experience
Been there a several times. Always stay on the menu margarita pizza, speck pizza, olives, bread all great. Ordered the special last weekend. A hanger steak should never be 55.00 unless it's phenomenal. These two were not. Tendons, tough and the avocados were browning. Like I said, great place but stick with menu.
Pizza was awesome! Some of the best I've ever tasted. We had it delivered to our hotel and the delivery driver apologized for running a little behind but we were not concerned.
So good! The pizza is really good. The cocktails are amazing (especially rosemary's granddaughter). The chopped salad is also really really good. The only downside is that it can be a little pricey.
First of all, very cool-looking hostess, dressed in black, with tattoos at the door. Loved that. Second, great looking space with Midcentury Modern elements. Well done. Third, beautiful and delicious cocktails. Thank you! And lastly, wonderful and yummy food. Bravo. I heard from a friend who lives in Oxford that the owner, Emily, is from NoCal (where I live). I really wanted to meet her and ask her what made her move to the South. I'm originally from TN and am loving my long sojourn in Oxford. Would love to know the story!
First visit to this popular restaurant. Menu offers a variety of selections to satisfy every hunger in our group. The food was not only appealing but deliciously prepared. Wait staff did an excellent job keeping track of our orders and glasses filled.
My husband and I enjoyed some drinks and a delicious pepperoni pizza during Happy Hour! Service was very personable and helpful! The music that was playing was great!
Overpriced, drinks are average but overpriced. Pizza is ok. I only ever get their black ink pasta. Service is always good but food is eh. Great atmosphere though for happy hour or drinks with the gals.
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A little pricey, but it really is fantastic. The atmosphere is nice, the service is good, and we have never had to wait too long.
Really busy on a Thursday night. Being a solo traveler and not interested in the loud & crowded bar scene, I opted for a takeout pizza. Wait time was about 20 minutes, so I used that time to wander around the nearby Square. Friendly service at the door. Pizza was ready promptly and boxed to go. I got the Bacon Jam and Calabrian Chili Honey pie - absolutely delicious toppings and doughy wood-fired crust. Still hot by the time I returned to my nearby hotel and *great* as heated up leftovers the next day! Why “only” a 4 of 5? Atmosphere: dark and kinda “clubby” in the evening —- personally not my scene/taste. Also, at $19 that admittedly delicious pizza was merely 4 slices, a good meal for one person —- but rather expensive for what it is. Nonetheless, very good experience and obviously very popular.
This was a spot my co-workers and I tried while at Ole Miss for work. The world famous Oxford, MS Square has a lot of great places to get good ole southern food. This place is Italian with a southern flavor. Everything we ordered was so fresh, well-seasoned and delicious. We tore into everything so quick, I didn't even have time to take photos. We shared the Chopped Salad, and a couple of pizzas and all were delicious. Take my advice and give this one a shot the next time you are in Oxford, MS.
We tried St Leo today for happy hour and were very satisfied. The bartender made perfect Negroni and Brown Derby cocktails and the pepperoni pizza hit the spot. We sampled the house special ice cream, lemon creme freshe, which was superb. The manager, Logan Little, runs a great operation and we hope to return again for a full dinner.
This was a beautiful, intimate Italian restaurant located on the Square. Definitely new to this 10 year graduate, so I was very excited to try it out. There was a small wait when my friends and I arrived. Once seated we ordered drinks and looked over the menu. I decided to split some pizza and their chopped salad. The pizza was good, but the chopped salad was damn good! Afterwards I ordered their homemade chocolate ice cream and OMG I would return for that alone! It was so creamy with chocolate chip pieces just amazing! I definitely loved the ambiance of the restaurant.