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Leonoro's Restaurant

3.7 (72 reviews)
ModerateItalian
Closed • 11:00 am - 8:30 pm

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Melissa B.

Today Tony and I had a very nice late lunch early dinner at Leonoro's in Charleston WV on the East End of town since 1915. It was Tony's first time here and my third. Tony ordered a Budweiser and I ordered Half-Half Iced Tea with Lemon. We both ordered the Spaghetti with 2 Meatballs Lunch Special with a Salad and Bread//Butter. Our waitress was very friendly and attentive. We were both overly stuffed!! The lunch portion was more than enough food!! Definitely going back!! The sauce was KILLER!!! MEATBALLS awesome and Bread divine!!! Loved everything and every bite!!!

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Ariel M.

Awesome spaghetti! My great grandmother went here many years ago so we thought we would try it. The spaghetti is a large portion and was really tasty, the sauce is flavorful. The cannoli was also really good it was towards the sweeter side which I like. The flavors tasted authentic. The staff was very attentive and nice, we got a to go order at the end to bring home to family and they made it quickly. Plenty of parking in the back. Inside was full by the end of the meal but still rather quiet. I would definitely go back again

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Charles M.

I've never had a bad meal here. I'm a spaghetti fan and add Italian sausage to your meal and you will be hooked. Lunch specials every day so stop in soon.

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Ulyana K.

It's in a convenient location, quite close to the Clay Center. While on vacation, I decided to stop by here and grab some food for lunch. Ordered the manicotti, cheese ravioli and meatballs, lemonade, spaghetti and meatballs, and some garlic bread. The guy serving me was friendly and professional. He joked around a bit and refilled by drinks quite often. The setting is old school, not too fancy. The place I was sitting at had some leaks though. So, while I was eating, some water started to drop from the ceiling, but I wasn't too bothered. The food was more expensive than I would have expected it to be. Since everything in West Virginia seems to be cheaper than in Pittsburgh, I don't think this is just a different priced market. They're just overpriced, and by quite a margin. The manicotti (came with 3) were almost $17! The portions were also quite small, even for lunch. They definitely don't justify the price. The quality and flavor wasn't anything special. The raviolis tasted started, and the manicotti seemed to have noodles that are a bit too thick and not enough ricotta. It was topped with only a little bit of melted cheese. They both tasted okay. Leonoro's does give ample servings of tomato sauce. I will say that their lemonade is pretty good, and it's a good enough deal if you get a refill or two. The spaghetti and meatballs weren't anything outstanding, but they were the best out of all the dishes I tried. A bit better portion, decent meatballs, and spaghetti that is cooked well. Meatball servings are very small (only 2 per serving, and they are small). All in all, this place seems to have good salads from what I've hear, but their pasta is very mediocre at best. If you come here, I'd recommend the spaghetti with meatballs. *Photos are of leftovers

Jay G.

There is really nothing like an old school family Italian Restaurant. I love it! I had the ravioli, salad and bread. I truly believe that nothing here would be bad. They had a workman like efficiency and were 100 percent confident of everything they do. My parents wanted to come but were unable to get in the front door with their walkers. The staff had us drive around the back and come in through the very clean kitchen. Very nice service. My family goes a lot (I do not live in Charleston) and they always love it.

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Yarail D.

I'm honestly giving this place 3 stars just because I think we should all try to support small businesses. Prices are kinda above average and portions were small; especially considering my hubby and I both ordered a large. I've posted some photos for reference. With that being said--the food isn't anything that will wow you. The tomato sauce seems to be the same that they use for all of their dishes, and it's just tomato and salt. I've had a lot of Italian pasta dishes and I personally appreciate more layers to seasoning palettes in a pasta. I prefer some sort of garlic bread, the bread that they serve does seem fresh but it's just cold slices of sourdough (I think it's sourdough). Support small businesses and give them a shot, but don't expect a dish that you'll crave getting from there the next time.

Lasagna & Meatballs Garden Salad

Food was below mediocre. Meatball sandwich was soggy on uncooked white bread, garlic bread soggy, lasagna was super bland, $5 for a side salad with old moldy lettuce and what tasted like expired ranch. Only plus was the waitress who was friendly and respectful. Overall, worst "Italian" food in Charleston.

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Danielle W.

My husband and I cane here while visiting from out of town. The service alone is why I gave this place 3 stars. Our waiter was very personable and knowledgeable about the food. Honestly the food was just okay. Nothing bad about it but I wouldn't rave about it. I've never had Veal Parm that wasn't breaded. They did go above and beyond to remake my dish and bread the veal. I thought that was great. Overall nice date spot.

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Sub par food and sub par service. Not much selection in dishes. No children's menu. Didn't taste homemade.

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Absolutely the Best Italian Restaurant!!! Been going there near 40 years. Always excellent

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Delicious as always! Lasagna and meatballs so yummy and a staple of downtown Charleston.

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Coming here for years and never had a bad meal, great service a good price; I really like this place.

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Best lasagna I have ever had. I've eaten at amazing Italian restaurants in Chicago, but Leonora's definitely has the best lasagna.

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