3.5. The pizzas were good overall. The fennel and sausage was tasty, especially with the cheese and the herbs. However, the pepperoni had less kick than I’m used to and less flavour overall. Pizzas were huge, but pricier than most.
Cozy hipster bar on Carlton serving Italian dishes which focused on pizzas. Plenty of seats inside and some outside. The pepperoni pizza is generous in toppings coupled with soft base and chewy cheese. Great place to hang out but hard to find parking
This place makes absolutely beautiful pizza. We ordered pizza with pork & fennel sausage and it was perfection. The mushroom spaghetti was also a highlight. Staffs were lovely, they were super friendly & helpful. Great music played in the background. We had a wonderful dining experience here and will come back again.
So this was an unexpected surprise. Little treasure off lygon st. The neon lighting of the restaurant name was attractive driving towards to it, unfortunately though walking in wasn’t so pleasant. Odd music and Indy vibe, which was okay, but the service wasn’t great to begin with. It picked up once seated in the beautiful intimate side dining area though, which was good. Service became prompt and pleasant. Pizza is 10/10, I usually don’t like many pizza places but this was outstanding. I’ll be back and definitely recommend!
Amazing wood fire pizza, staff were super attentive and friendly. You have the option to choose split the toppings so you can try more. Pizza base was thin and not too heavy either
The décor was vintage, full of character and not unlike the inside of a tavern. This cosy ‘palace’ is a place to drink and dine. The casual atmosphere makes you want to hang out with mates, tuck in to some pizza and settle in for some bevvies. Leonardo's Pizza Palace - Orange wine
Definitely worth the wait! My friend and I have tried to come here previously but didn’t realise what a buzz the place had. We were too hungry to wait last time. We were smart this time and booked. Loved the gorgeous frames on the walls. Cheese pizza reminded me of New York. I’ll be back.
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This place was so kewl that one of the waitresses was wearing a boiler suit (which looked fab). The cosy booths, wood paneling and stained glass makes you feel like you're in a black and white film but the food definitely measures up to today's palate. We got a delicious vegetarian pizza with a good crust and good chew, and two salads - the broccolini was so cheesy it was probably more a cheese dish than a salad, which I, cheese lover, appreciated. There was a small but excellently curated selection of tap beers and I chose the house lager which was well-priced and flavorsome. They also had an intriguing list of cocktails and an orange wine which I had never heard of but the waitress assured me it was a solid gamble - and she was right. Its the sort of place where you could drop in for several beers and share a pizza later on, OR book it in for a more formal, dinner party affair - a versatility that I feel is missing in Melbourne's bars/eateries! Definitely will be coming back to try some pasta and cocktails and to further enjoy the aesthetic party of Leonardo's decor.
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Wish I had known that there was outdoor seating as then we could have taken Peggy PuffyPants. We shared a half n half: jalapeño pizza with anchovy/roasted capsicum/ capers. Such a great pizza. They’re slightly bigger than you’re average pizza. The crust is thin but with just enough chew. The sauce was succulent, particularly with the roasted capsicum; it gave the sauce richness and viscosity. A huge amount of fresh jalapeño graced the other half and while it was spicy, it was doable. And I’m always asking for salt but not this time as it was perfectly seasoned. It would be nice to have some Italian soft drinks such as Chinotto but sugar free coke still did the trick. On the down side, the wait staff person was not very engaged. It would also be nice if there was a designated front of house person or floor manager who is in charge of “meet and greet” and particularly for “goodbye & did you enjoy your meal?” - a minor quibble. However, the pizza rivals any pizza here in Melbourne or even New York. We were very, very impressed. The only thing missing is that fantastic American attitude to service.
We came back with Peggy. The pizza was just as good as the first time. Outdoors is nice. Communal seating. Can’t beat that pizza. Excellent!
Melbourne Epicurean Juror
+4
I had lunch today at Leonardo's (my first visit here). I ordered their Ham & Pineapple Pizza with house cheese blend for $23.00, the pizza was excellent and full of flavour & was served steaming hot within 10 minutes of ordering. Laura, the manager was excellent - very friendly and helpful. The décor was of numerous medium sized old paintings & the eatery had a real ambience although the lively music was a little loud to easily speak over. This eatery seats around 100 customers. My only real criticism is that they should consider entrée size meals to better cater for not so big eaters & children (currently only a large size pizza is available).
The Juror's Verdict: Food 4.5/5, Service Provision 4.75/5, Will I return: Probably
Phill Jury (food critic & writer)
Great spot, great service and great food! Love Leonardo’s. They are currently running a limited menu till the kitchen is back up fully operational, but it’s still fantastic food and a warm vibe. We tried a few of the small dishes which were great and the salami pizza pie was amazing!
So happy that Leonardo’s is serving up lockdown goodness on Saturday & Sundays. Highly recommend getting there earlier (and hungry) and trying as many items as you can. Great portions and so satisfying. I almost went back for seconds on the cheese curds. Love that there are some rotating weekend options (check their insta!) and we’ll be back soon to try more.
Really one of my favourite sit down pizza places in Melbourne. The vibe was cozy and pizzas came out quickly.
Meat lovers and mushroom pizzas were a stand out. Didn’t get a chance to try the jalapeño but that’s more reason to go back.
Update: unfortunately they’re not serving pies anymore and just the grandma pies. For another spot, try Sunnyside Sliced!
It’s like walking into a tavern. Good vibes and the pizza options they offer are different 👌🏼
The mozzarella stick had the satisfying cheese pull served with marinara sauce. It was so good!
We ordered the mussels pasta which had a 🫑 flavour to its sauce.
We also ordered the meat lovers pizza and it was delicious. A little but of everything. Instead of the BBQ sauce they use tomato.
I really enjoyed the service and the food. We didn’t feel thirsty afterwards. Definitely recommend making a booking either online on their website or calling up. I would definitely be coming here again and will bring friends to
Gorgeous atmosphere and some of the best pizzas I've had in a while! Or group had jalapeno, salami, anchovy and mortadella and they were all excellent. We had heaps left over they're about a family size. Definitely will be back!
Great pizza place! Delicious pizza, amazing entrés, fantastic cocktails. The vibe is spot on, very comfortable and welcoming. Top notch staff with speedy, friendly service. Definitely come on in for a tasty good time.
Went there recently. The Jalapeño pizza was delicious and pretty to look at too. Has a great vibe. The Polenta chip was small but tasty. We will be back as my family and I loved the Pizza's here.
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