This was our initial visit to Leo's, and we were a group of six. We enjoyed a full meal consisting of drinks, appetizers, main courses, desserts, and even placed some to-go orders. Both the food and service were excellent. After paying our bill, we lingered at our table to chat. It was quite surprising and insulting when we were asked to vacate our table because it was needed, especially since there were many other empty tables visible in the restaurant. I have never been asked to leave a restaurant in such a manner before.
c tracy
First of all Ben our server was incredible. Top notch fine dining service. The food, fantastic! Some of the most tender calamari I've ever had, the halibut was seasoned perfectly and the gooey butter cake was indescribable. We were so pleasantly surprised but this place it will be our first stop next time we are in town.Kid-friendliness: Ben, out server was so sweet and kind to our 18 month old son. They also had crayons!
Had reservations & when we arrived they couldn’t find it… had to show the confirmation reservation text. Service was not good. Inexperienced & young staff… was sitting at the table about 10 mins before anyone came to our table to bring us water (& no silverware) that we had to ask for both water & silverware. One of the glasses was dirty. Ordered meatball appetizer that was $13.00 for 1 medium size meatball (NOT worth it). Restaurant was not busy & the waitstaff had no personality. Had grilled chicken over a salad & the chicken was very salty. Was told the calamari was good & the veal was good as well. Will not be returning.
Michael
We were there after a movie and Leo's was not crowded. We would have liked the food to be warmer when it was served. Our Server Ben was the best...his recommendations were superb....he made it a very special meal....
Hannah Ford
First time here and we had a wonderful experience. They even brought my grandma cannolis and coffee when they heard it was her birthday. Food was amazing and large portion sizes. Will definitely be retuning!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Anna Gaultney
We were in town visiting for the weekend. We had spent the day visiting the Biltmore and decided to grab a bite to eat before we settled in for the night. I was in the mood for Italian and this option popped up on the Opendoor app, so I reserved a table for 5:30. We showed up around 5:15 and it was practically empty so we were sat right away. We were sat in a booth directly next to the kitchen. It’s not usually my favorite place to sit because I know the kitchen can be loud (from personal experience as a server for years) however since the restaurant was practically empty, I figured it would be okay. Our server was quiet and a bit timid, but kind overall. We started with the arancini appetizer and it was delicious! We then ordered our entrees, the veal parmesan and the chicken scallopini. It was around this time the kitchen began to get rowdy/loud. Granted, tables were starting to fill up for dinner time but we only counted about 6. I also noticed it was shift swapping time for the staff - however the servers were singing very loudly and banging on the counters in the kitchen. It was distracting for my partner and I. Our food was good - I didn’t expect anything life changing. Toward the end of our meal our server became inattentive and we could not find her for 15 minutes. Another server noticed we needed some assistance and took over. He packed our food and brought us our check. We made sure to tip him, as well. Overall, I would recommend this place for people who are looking for some Italian cuisine. I would compare it to that of Olive Garden quality, food-wise.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Went in for lunch. Only 2 other tables were seats in the restaurant at the time. This was a special occasion for my mother's birthday we had a reservation. We waited a very long time for food and then some of the food came out way after some of the other people at our table. No one apologized. Bad service overall.
Dallas
Our server Ben was excellent, including calling me on my cell to notify me I had left my credit card in the checkout folder. He recommended Calamari as a starter and it was really good. My rigatoni was just ok and should have ordered the Lasagne, which is always excellent. We dine at Leo's for both lunch and dinner often and recommend to friends....good Italian food at reasonable prices.
Mary Ann Wasson
We went after lunch just for appetizers and desserts. We were pleasantly surprised at the great service. We will go back again for dinner. It is a little pricey but the food quality is great. The gooey butter cake is to die for.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Gooey Butter Cake
JamesF
A group of eight friends went to Leo's for our monthly get-together. This was a good choice for our group as the noise level was low so we could have good conversations, the menu offered something for everyone including the vegetarians, the food was served promptly and presented well, and the prices were reasonable. Wednesday is the best night to go as that is when they have half-price wine by the bottle. Overall, it was a great experience and our group will definitely return in the future.
It’s just not a good option when there are so many other great places nearby. Skip Leo’s; you’ll be disappointed.
TomK
Good sized portions. Most of the group (8) brought some food home. Everyone enjoyed their meals. They do a variation on Arancini which we all enjoyed. Their Arancini has batter throughout instead of rice. Center is bolognese if I remember correctly. Served with diavolo sauce. Delicious! I had the Parmesan Crusted Chicken salad. Chicken was tender and juicy with a nice Parmesan crust, plated next to the salad. I found it to be filling and can easily be considered an entree. We were surprised that the restaurant wasn't busier on a Saturday night. This was our second visit and we were pleased both times with the quality of the food and very pleasant servers.
Deb Hackney Broski
Went with the family to celebrate our granddaughter’s Sixteenth birthday at the Crocker Park location. It was a wonderful experience. The appetizers and entrees were yummy. The service was great. Was a wonderful evening.
Chris M.
We so enjoyed our Valentine's Day date night! The food was fantastic- especially the tiramisu. We enjoyed a lovely bottle of wine (bonus, half priced on Wednesday!). The atmosphere is great and Marissa provided exceptional service. The entire staff was upbeat and friendly. Will definitely go back.
Our experience was fine. Service was prompt, engaging and polite, if not especially helpful. For example, my wife let the waitress know that cream sauces do not appeal to her; but the waitress could have told her that the entree she ordered came with a side of pasta in cream sauce; and it wasn't mentioned on the menu. While the menu was appealing, our dishes were unfortunately quite under-seasoned. The atmosphere was a little noisy; but the dining room was clean stylish & spacious. A little bit of a mixed bag overall with good potential.
This was our initial visit to Leo's, and we were a group of six. We enjoyed a full meal consisting of drinks, appetizers, main courses, desserts, and even placed some to-go orders. Both the food and service were excellent. After paying our bill, we lingered at our table to chat. It was quite surprising and insulting when we were asked to vacate our table because it was needed, especially since there were many other empty tables visible in the restaurant. I have never been asked to leave a restaurant in such a manner before.
First of all Ben our server was incredible. Top notch fine dining service. The food, fantastic! Some of the most tender calamari I've ever had, the halibut was seasoned perfectly and the gooey butter cake was indescribable. We were so pleasantly surprised but this place it will be our first stop next time we are in town.Kid-friendliness: Ben, out server was so sweet and kind to our 18 month old son. They also had crayons!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Calamari, Tiramisu, Gooey Butter Cake
Had reservations & when we arrived they couldn’t find it… had to show the confirmation reservation text. Service was not good. Inexperienced & young staff… was sitting at the table about 10 mins before anyone came to our table to bring us water (& no silverware) that we had to ask for both water & silverware. One of the glasses was dirty. Ordered meatball appetizer that was $13.00 for 1 medium size meatball (NOT worth it). Restaurant was not busy & the waitstaff had no personality. Had grilled chicken over a salad & the chicken was very salty. Was told the calamari was good & the veal was good as well. Will not be returning.
We were there after a movie and Leo's was not crowded. We would have liked the food to be warmer when it was served. Our Server Ben was the best...his recommendations were superb....he made it a very special meal....
First time here and we had a wonderful experience. They even brought my grandma cannolis and coffee when they heard it was her birthday. Food was amazing and large portion sizes. Will definitely be retuning!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We were in town visiting for the weekend. We had spent the day visiting the Biltmore and decided to grab a bite to eat before we settled in for the night. I was in the mood for Italian and this option popped up on the Opendoor app, so I reserved a table for 5:30. We showed up around 5:15 and it was practically empty so we were sat right away. We were sat in a booth directly next to the kitchen. It’s not usually my favorite place to sit because I know the kitchen can be loud (from personal experience as a server for years) however since the restaurant was practically empty, I figured it would be okay. Our server was quiet and a bit timid, but kind overall. We started with the arancini appetizer and it was delicious! We then ordered our entrees, the veal parmesan and the chicken scallopini. It was around this time the kitchen began to get rowdy/loud. Granted, tables were starting to fill up for dinner time but we only counted about 6. I also noticed it was shift swapping time for the staff - however the servers were singing very loudly and banging on the counters in the kitchen. It was distracting for my partner and I. Our food was good - I didn’t expect anything life changing. Toward the end of our meal our server became inattentive and we could not find her for 15 minutes. Another server noticed we needed some assistance and took over. He packed our food and brought us our check. We made sure to tip him, as well. Overall, I would recommend this place for people who are looking for some Italian cuisine. I would compare it to that of Olive Garden quality, food-wise.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Went in for lunch. Only 2 other tables were seats in the restaurant at the time. This was a special occasion for my mother's birthday we had a reservation. We waited a very long time for food and then some of the food came out way after some of the other people at our table. No one apologized. Bad service overall.
Our server Ben was excellent, including calling me on my cell to notify me I had left my credit card in the checkout folder. He recommended Calamari as a starter and it was really good. My rigatoni was just ok and should have ordered the Lasagne, which is always excellent. We dine at Leo's for both lunch and dinner often and recommend to friends....good Italian food at reasonable prices.
We went after lunch just for appetizers and desserts. We were pleasantly surprised at the great service. We will go back again for dinner. It is a little pricey but the food quality is great. The gooey butter cake is to die for.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Gooey Butter Cake
A group of eight friends went to Leo's for our monthly get-together. This was a good choice for our group as the noise level was low so we could have good conversations, the menu offered something for everyone including the vegetarians, the food was served promptly and presented well, and the prices were reasonable. Wednesday is the best night to go as that is when they have half-price wine by the bottle. Overall, it was a great experience and our group will definitely return in the future.
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It’s just not a good option when there are so many other great places nearby. Skip Leo’s; you’ll be disappointed.
Good sized portions. Most of the group (8) brought some food home. Everyone enjoyed their meals. They do a variation on Arancini which we all enjoyed. Their Arancini has batter throughout instead of rice. Center is bolognese if I remember correctly. Served with diavolo sauce. Delicious! I had the Parmesan Crusted Chicken salad. Chicken was tender and juicy with a nice Parmesan crust, plated next to the salad. I found it to be filling and can easily be considered an entree. We were surprised that the restaurant wasn't busier on a Saturday night. This was our second visit and we were pleased both times with the quality of the food and very pleasant servers.
Went with the family to celebrate our granddaughter’s Sixteenth birthday at the Crocker Park location. It was a wonderful experience. The appetizers and entrees were yummy. The service was great. Was a wonderful evening.
We so enjoyed our Valentine's Day date night! The food was fantastic- especially the tiramisu. We enjoyed a lovely bottle of wine (bonus, half priced on Wednesday!). The atmosphere is great and Marissa provided exceptional service. The entire staff was upbeat and friendly. Will definitely go back.
Our experience was fine. Service was prompt, engaging and polite, if not especially helpful. For example, my wife let the waitress know that cream sauces do not appeal to her; but the waitress could have told her that the entree she ordered came with a side of pasta in cream sauce; and it wasn't mentioned on the menu. While the menu was appealing, our dishes were unfortunately quite under-seasoned. The atmosphere was a little noisy; but the dining room was clean stylish & spacious. A little bit of a mixed bag overall with good potential.