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Leonardo Ristorante & Pizzeria, Solvang, CA

Leonardo Ristorante & Pizzeria

4.8
4.8
1374 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 37 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
Highly anticipated opening by Chef Leonardi Curti.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (805) 686-0846
  • Website
    http://leonardoscucina.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Leonardo curti
  • Catering
    Private events catering available we also have a mobile pizza oven available and cooking classes
  • Private party facilities
    Private events catering available we also have a mobil pizza oven available and cooking classes
  • Location
    606 Alamo Pintado Rd, Solvang, CA 93463
  • Neighborhood
    Solvang
  • Parking details
    Easy Public parking lot right outside the restaurant
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Menu

Split Charge $5

Antipasti

  • Chopped$18.00

    Cured meat, cheese, garbanzos, olive oil, boiled eggs, lemon vinaigrette

    • Calamari Fritti$18.00

      Fried calamari and scampi

      • Tonno$20.00

        Ahi tuna, arugula, cappers, peppers, potatoes, boiled eggs, olives, lemon vinaigrette

        • Melanzane alla Parmigiana$16.00

          Classic baked eggplant parm

          Insalate

          • Insalata di Polipo$18.00

            Grilled spanish octopus, roasted peppers, capers, olives, arugula, lemon evo

            • Insalata di Pollo$18.00

              Crispy Caesar, grilled, chicken, pancetta, parmigiano, crostini

              • Straccetti$20.00

                New York steak, arugula, tomatoes, shallots, parmigiano, lemon vinaigrette

                • Caprese$15.00

                  Fresh sliced mozzarella and tomato, fresh basil, calabrian oregano evo

                  Pizza | Lunch & Dinner

                  • 4 Stagioni$24.00

                    Tomato sauce, imported ham, mozzarella, mushrooms, artichokes, black olives, arugula

                    • Prosciutto Crudo$24.00

                      Tomato sauce, mozzarella, cured parma prosciutto, arugula, shaved reggiano

                      • Donna Sophia$22.00

                        White sauce, mozzarella, Italian sausage, rapini, Calabrian peperoncino

                        • Calzone$22.00

                          Tomato sauce, mozzarella ricotta, ham, mushrooms

                          • La Calabresella$20.00

                            Tomato sauce, mozzarella, spicy fennel soppressata

                            • Margherita$18.00

                              Tomato sauce, mozzarella, fresh basil

                              • Pizza Bread$10.00

                                • Salsiccia$19.00

                                  Tomato sauce, mozzarella, Italian mild fennel sausage

                                  • Napoletana$20.00

                                    Tomato sauce, mozzarella, cappers, anchovy, oregano

                                    • Pepperoni$18.50

                                      Tomato sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni

                                      • Ai Porcini$22.00

                                        Tomato sauce, mozzarella, porcini mushrooms, truffle oil

                                        • Funghi e Prosciutto$22.00

                                          Tomato sauce, mozzarella, parma ham, mushrooms

                                          • Verdure$22.00

                                            Tomato sauce, mozzarella, zucchini, eggplant, peppers

                                            Pasta & Secondi | Main Courses

                                            • Penne Pescatore$24.00

                                              Clams, mussels, scampi, calamari, garlic tomato, wine sauce

                                              • Spaghetti alle Vongole$22.00

                                                Clams in a white wine sauce

                                                • Spaghetti Polpette$20.00

                                                  Traditional meatball marinara with spaghetti

                                                  • Fettuccine alla Bolognese$20.00

                                                    Classic meat sauce

                                                    • Ravioli di Ricotta Spinaci$20.00

                                                      Spinach, ricotta ravioli in a tomato cream sauce

                                                      • Fettuccine alla Fabio$20.00

                                                        Fresh salmon, peas, with a tomato vodka cream sauce

                                                        • Spaghetti alla Carbonara$19.50

                                                          Pancetta, peas, parmigiano, fresh eggs

                                                          • Pollo alla Marsala$24.00

                                                            Sauté chicken breast, marsala mushroom sauce

                                                            • Pollo alla Piccata$24.00

                                                              Sauté chicken breast, lemon, cappers, white wine sauce

                                                              • Sole Piccata$24.00

                                                                Fillet of sole, lemon capers, white wine sauce

                                                                • Pesce del Giorno

                                                                  Fresh fish of the day

                                                                  • Market Price

                                                                Last updated: February 2, 2022

                                                                What 1,374 people are saying

                                                                Overall ratings and reviews

                                                                Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                                4.8
                                                                4.8 based on recent ratings
                                                                • 4.8Food
                                                                • 4.8Service
                                                                • 4.6Ambience
                                                                • 4.7Value

                                                                Noise • Moderate

                                                                Loved For

                                                                • California Central Coast

                                                                  Best Value

                                                                • California Central Coast

                                                                  Neighborhood gem

                                                                • California Central Coast

                                                                  Italian

                                                                • Santa Ynez Valley

                                                                  Best Overall

                                                                • Santa Ynez Valley

                                                                  Best Food

                                                                • Santa Ynez Valley

                                                                  Best Service

                                                                • Santa Ynez Valley

                                                                  Best Ambiance

                                                                • Santa Ynez Valley

                                                                  Best Value

                                                                • Santa Ynez Valley

                                                                  Good for groups

                                                                • Santa Ynez Valley

                                                                  Healthy

                                                                • Santa Ynez Valley

                                                                  Neighborhood gem

                                                                • Santa Ynez Valley

                                                                  Great for fine wines

                                                                • Santa Ynez Valley

                                                                  Great for outdoor dining

                                                                • Santa Ynez Valley

                                                                  Romantic

                                                                • Santa Ynez Valley

                                                                  Good for special occasions

                                                                • Santa Ynez Valley

                                                                  Lively

                                                                • Santa Ynez Valley

                                                                  Most Booked

                                                                Review summary

                                                                AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                Leonardo Ristorante & Pizzeria offers an authentic Italian dining experience with a charming "SY Valley vibe." Guests rave about the "excellent food and service," highlighting the seafood penne and bolognese pasta. The friendly staff, led by attentive servers like Sean and Arturo, ensure a memorable visit. Reservations are recommended.

                                                                1,374 Reviews

                                                                1. Darlene

                                                                  VIP

                                                                  Central Coast

                                                                  42 reviews

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  42 reviews

                                                                  Dined 2 days ago

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  The Caesar salad and Halibut Dinner was outstanding. Thank you for being open on Christmas Eve 💝

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                                                                2. Katie

                                                                  VIP

                                                                  Central Coast

                                                                  7 reviews

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  7 reviews

                                                                  Dined 2 days ago

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  Outstanding!! The best Italian restaurant bar none!!

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                                                                3. Ricky

                                                                  VIP

                                                                  Los Angeles

                                                                  3 reviews

                                                                  2.0

                                                                  3 reviews

                                                                  Dined 3 days ago

                                                                  1. Overall 2
                                                                  2. Food 3
                                                                  3. Service 1
                                                                  4. Ambience 3
                                                                  We were looking forward to a great experience based on past reviews but we were underwhelmed. Service was extremely slow today as it took over 45 minutes for our entrees to come out. It also took a few requests to finally get some bread and water. They must have been missing staff because the kitchen lacked leadership and the servers seemed overwhelmed (although the one with a Xmas headband was a star). The alfredo was overcooked and the orecchiette was watery. We hope today was just a fluke.

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                                                                4. Jay

                                                                  Los Angeles

                                                                  2 reviews

                                                                  1.0

                                                                  2 reviews

                                                                  Dined 3 days ago

                                                                  1. Overall 1
                                                                  2. Food 1
                                                                  3. Service 1
                                                                  4. Ambience 1
                                                                  First, you will need to take cab or drive here from the city center. It’s less than a mile but not walkable due to the road conditions. The restaurant is in a strip mall and the atmosphere suits a strip mall. You can’t miss the flashing “open” sign next to the Rite Aid. We had the Penne Leonardo’s, Pollo alla Piccata, and Penne Pescatore. All was rather bland and served cold (supposed to be hot, btw). Wine was good but that’s hard to get wrong in this area. The restaurant was filled with patrons and they had just one or two servers. Understandably, the service was pretty slow and inattentive. However, being busy doesn’t mean you have to act as if your patrons are an annoyance and irritant to you. Buck up buddy and act like a pro. They do it in Michelin star restaurants and this is NOT a Michelin star restaurant.

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                                                                5. Paul

                                                                  Sacramento

                                                                  5 reviews

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  5 reviews

                                                                  Dined 5 days ago

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  We had a wonderful dinner experience with great pasta dishes. The ambiance was great as we experienced exceptional from soloists singing Christmas and Italian music to the delight of people having dinner that evening.

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                                                                6. Jack

                                                                  Central Coast

                                                                  19 reviews

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  19 reviews

                                                                  Dined on December 18, 2024

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  Excellent restaurant. The best Italian food I've ever had. Having been in the high-end restaurant business my whole life, I'd give this experience a ten.

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                                                                7. Rick

                                                                  Baltimore

                                                                  154 reviews

                                                                  2.0

                                                                  154 reviews

                                                                  Dined on December 15, 2024

                                                                  1. Overall 2
                                                                  2. Food 1
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 4
                                                                  Wine was good so were the appetizers. Food made me sick nearly made it back to hotel. Will not be coming back.

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                                                                8. Giannina

                                                                  Los Angeles

                                                                  12 reviews

                                                                  4.0

                                                                  12 reviews

                                                                  Dined on December 12, 2024

                                                                  1. Overall 4
                                                                  2. Food 4
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 4
                                                                  The food and service were excellent. The portions were surprisingly large! My orecchiette with sausage and broccoli rabe was delicious. The stuffed tortellini were a tiny bit chewy but the sauce was excellent. The service was attentive but not overwhelming. Looking forward to our next visit!

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                                                                9. Geoff

                                                                  San Francisco

                                                                  7 reviews

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  7 reviews

                                                                  Dined on December 7, 2024

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 4
                                                                  Excellent dinner in a place clearly a favorite with the locals. Highly recommend.

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                                                                10. Mark

                                                                  VIP

                                                                  Los Angeles

                                                                  10 reviews

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  10 reviews

                                                                  Dined on December 5, 2024

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 4
                                                                  A week night dinner, but the place was packed. Excellent food and service.

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                                                                FAQs

                                                                Leonardo Ristorante & Pizzeria offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (805) 686-0846.

                                                                Leonardo Ristorante & Pizzeria is rated 4.8 stars by 1374 OpenTable diners.

                                                                Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

                                                                Make a reservation

                                                                2 people
                                                                7:00 PM
                                                                Booked 37 times today

                                                                Order delivery or takeout

                                                                Google Map for Leonardo Ristorante & Pizzeria

                                                                606 Alamo Pintado Rd, Solvang, CA 93463

                                                                Dining areas

                                                                Additional information

                                                                • Neighborhood
                                                                  Solvang
                                                                • Hours of operation
                                                                  Mon–Sat 11:00 am–9:00 pm
                                                                • Price
                                                                  $31 to $50
                                                                • Cuisines
                                                                  Italian, Pizzeria, Steak
                                                                • Dining style
                                                                  Casual Elegant
                                                                • Dress code
                                                                  Smart Casual
                                                                • Parking details
                                                                  Easy Public parking lot right outside the restaurant
                                                                • Payment options
                                                                  AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                • Executive chef
                                                                  Leonardo curti
                                                                • Additional
                                                                  Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                                                • Website
                                                                  http://leonardoscucina.com/
                                                                • Phone number
                                                                  (805) 686-0846
                                                                • Catering
                                                                  Private events catering available we also have a mobile pizza oven available and cooking classes
                                                                • Private party facilities
                                                                  Private events catering available we also have a mobil pizza oven available and cooking classes

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