Great service was offered free samples of gelato! Pizza was amazing and easily the best food I had on my trip while being very affordable.

FRESH FRESH FRESH!!!! We had homemade Manicotti absolutely delicious!! Brick oven Pizza was awesome!! Fresh grated Rigiano cheese.. You must come try them!!! You will not be disappointed I promise!!!!! read more

Leo's is one of our staples whenever we are in town. The service is great and the pizza is delicious! read more

Leo's Caffe Italia - Pizza Near Me - Franklin, North Carolina

Was decent, but should have ordered something fresh, not pizza out of the case. Advertised as deep dish, but you can see from my photo it was clearly all crust, so Detroit style. My least favorite. Also ordered a "pistachio filled pastry" which was just a pistachio flavored cookie. Nothing was bad, but nothing was "as advertised" or good enough to overcome the dissapointment. read more

Leo's Caffe Italia - Deep dish or detroit style? Fine for Detroit, but dont think itnqualifies as deep dish. - Pizza Near Me - Franklin, North Carolina

We stopped by on a Wednesday night. They were out of all of the meats to make pizza. We weren't in the mood for a cheese pizza so we left. Better luck next time.... read more

Been back in town for a while now and it's our first time here.. kicking myself for not coming sooner.. I had the Eggplant Parmesan special today.. outstanding.. woodfired pizza was amazing as well.. highly highly recommended.. the only thing better than the food was the service... read more

Leo's Caffe Italia - Eggplant Parmesan special.. - Pizza Near Me - Franklin, North Carolina

We stopped for a late lunch on a recommendation from friends. Food was great. Lemon gelato as a palate cleanser was refreshing. I had the Don meatball sub and my husbands the spaghetti. Both were excellent. We will be back. read more

Hole in the wall amazing! Fresh homemade pizza, quality ingredients, great service, and homemade gelato. The chef is from italy, and the flour is imported. Got the diavalo, and two custom pizzas with pepperoni. Diavalo could have been spicier, and needed peppers. Make sure you call ahead for mortadella... they were out when i went. And that's my main reason for going... SAD. read more

Leo's Caffe Italia - Ham and pepperoni, pepperoni and beef - Pizza Near Me - Franklin, North Carolina

Decent pizza, staff was friendly and welcoming, and I loved how thin the crust was as I'm not a fan of thick crust where one is eating all bread vs ingredients. read more

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Delicious! The pizza was seasoned perfectly. The dessert counter was beautifully arranged and there was a wide variety.

My mom and I consider ourselves pizza connoisseurs (hee hee) as we eat a lot of it. But the Mortazza pizza at Leo's Cafe Italia is possibly the best pizza on planet Earth. It is certainly the best pizza we've ever tasted. The combination of flavors on a flawless wood fired dough: just heaven in your mouth. That first bite will release so many endorphins, you will immediately be transported to a zen like state. So give it a try. Experience culinary nirvana for yourself! read more

Leo's Caffe Italia - Mortazza Pizza Regular - Pizza Near Me - Franklin, North Carolina

The pizza was outstanding. I just went with traditional cheese and it was just simple goodness that made the ingredients shine. I was there on a Thursday and the pizza cook came out and talked for a bit and everyone was very welcoming. Service was top notch. read more

Great service and the pizza was delicious. Quaint place with nice Italian ambiance. Will definitely go back. Finished our meal and then ordered more food to go. read more

Had a lovely lunch with my husband and daughter. We had antipasto with authentic Italian imported meats and cheese followed by one of their signature, wood fired pizzas. We split both and were too full for dessert. But that didn't keep us from taking some sweets home. ...Good food and service. it was a great reminder of my Brooklyn, Italian roots . Will be back again. Thanks Anthony and Leo RB read more

We really enjoyed Leo's great service and great food! The ingredients and flavors we excellent! read more

Leo's Caffe Italia - Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Franklin, North Carolina

What a wonderful restaurant! We arrived at 8 pm one weekday night during a recent trip. The staff were so friendly and accommodating. The pizza was terrific and came out quickly. Really enjoyed our meal! read more

The pizza is excellent, flavorful, and hits the spot. The service was fantastic. I'm looking forward to the next time I have a craving for pizza. read more

This restaurant is worth the stop! This was our first visit to Caffe Italia. We came with 7 people in our party. We ordered the lobster ravioli- it was so good!! We ordered two different pizzas and the godfather panini. My son said the panini was the best Italian dish he has ever had. We tried the gelato- yum!! The service was great. I highly recommend this place. We will be back! read more

We were in Franklin for the gem show and gave Leo's a try and we absolutely loved it. Truly Italian! We had pizza and a calzone and everything was perfect. The flour and other ingredients are imported from Italy and it tasted just like the food we experienced in Florence Italy. We liked it so much we went back a second night with friends. I highly recommend Leo's. read more

My Husband and I LOVE it here! Food is fabulous! Service is like being home and served like family style. BEST place to come anytime they are open. Truly just wonderful! We are grateful to have had sooo many delicious dinners, and brought along family and friends. The ambiance is informal, making it a delight, as Franklin, is informal. Perfect place ! read more

Fantastic Valentine's Day ribeye!! 5- course meal, including champagne, charcuterie board, chocolate covered strawberry appetizers, and dessert, great food and friendly, helpful servers. Cheerful surroundings and an overall amazing evening,. read more

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Delicious pannini- deep dish pizza looked good too. We went for lunch but would be a good dinner out.

What a treat to find Leo's Caffe Italia in Franklin! The gelato was fabulous and it is made in an Italian gelato machine. We had paninis that were on freshly baked bread. They were delicious. Along with the paninis came a beautiful salad with shaved parmesan. We also sampled the roasted potatoes with rosemary and parmesan. Next time we will come earlier before they are in short supply. The guests at the next table said the pizza is superb and the tiramisu is the best they have ever had. So we grabbed a tiramisu on our way out, and next visit we will have pizza. Love this place! read more

Fantastic service and delicious food that tastes home cooked. We had the meatball and pasta special. The sauce and garlic bread were so good! We ended our meal with the gelato! So good! Thanks! read more

We recently hired Leo's to cater our club event. Everything was outstanding! Anthony was very accommodating and a pleasure to work with. The response from club members was great. Everyone loved the food,especially the tiramisu! Chef Leo is the real deal and the food is so authentic. We would definitely hire them again. read more

There is nothing quite like a pizza cooked in a wood-fired oven. Those charred bits just add a little something extra. Order at the counter, pay, and they will bring the food to you. They allow dogs on the outside porch. Service is good and personable. They also make gourmet Italian pastries, gelato, and a selection of coffee drinks along with sandwiches and salads. I look forward to trying all they have to offer. read more

Leo's Caffe Italia - Diavola Pizza San Marzano marinara, mozzarella, spicy sopressata (salami,) hot pepper - Pizza Near Me - Franklin, North Carolina

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I've eaten a margarita pizza at Leo's Cafe, and it was delicious. Then I ordered one for takeout, and it was disappointing. No fresh mozzarella cheese or oregano. So the next time I ordered, I requested just a regular pizza. It too was disappointing. Both pizzas were covered in cheese with almost no sauce. Saying almost no sauce is being generous. I am assuming there must have been some tomato sauce somewhere, but I couldn't see it or taste it. A crust with melted mozzarella cheese is not my idea of a pizza. The only difference between the margarita and the regular pizza was the slices of plum tomatoes, one per slice, on the margarita pie. For the cost of one of their pizzas ($30), I can buy three or four frozen pies at Ingles that taste a heck of a lot better. read more

The house-made fresh mozzarella, breads, pastries & gelato were excellent. I had the Margherita pizza (excellent dough), a fresh made chocolate cannoli filled with vanilla ricotta with fresh pistachios on top. Best I've ever eaten. Also had a perfectly made double expresso. I ordered a just-made tiramisu to go for my husband. He loved it. I had a bite & it was one of the best I've ever eaten. He wants to go with me next time! Service, quaint old house ambiance, & food were excellent. I felt like I had been on a mini vacation to Italy. Completely satisfied. read more

Found this lovely place while traveling here on vacation..One of the best pizzas I ever had.. Absolutely delicious..I only wish Florida had pizza like this read more

Leo's Caffe Italia - Pizza Near Me - Franklin, North Carolina

Great authentic food and service! Really enjoyed the cappuccino, garlic bread and pizza.

We visited twice on our vacation; Leo's had great coffee options and a delicious breakfast sandwich in the morning - so good we came back for a wonderful salad and pizza for dinner. Service was super friendly and helpful, and the space had a great historic house vibe. Definitely recommend! read more

Everything was fantastic! I had the special - Cheese Stuffed Gnocchi with Roasted Tomato Sauce. It was absolutely delicious. I had a grand time visiting with the owner as well! read more

Leo's Caffe Italia - Cheese Stuffed Gnocchi with Roasted Tomato Sauce and a Margherita Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Franklin, North Carolina

Homemade sauces and pastries and gelato???? Yes Please! This is a quaint 'cafe'. Owner and wife are especially nice. We hit here after playing golf. The food hit the spot and gelato afterwards was a big win. Will definitely go here again. Can't wait to try their pizza! read more

The manicotti special was amazing! Service was excellent. We will be back soon. We have been here before and enjoyed everything in the past. As seasonal visitors in Franklin, it is great to have outstanding restaurants to return to and this is one of the best places in town. read more

So good!! Our family tried the Alfredo pasta special, mushroom and roasted garlic calzone and margarita pizza, all were delicious. Great place for authentic Italian food. read more

Wonderful food , Authentic Italian , seriously authentic. Very delicious. Wife and I had pizza, coffee, and connolee, wow wow wow , t has been a long long time since I had real Italian and Leo's nails it. Enjoy the place the company and the atmosphere. And especially the food . Yumm read more

Great new addition to Franklin. It's like a quick trip to Italy. We had paninis and they were perfect. While we were there, they were telling people what flavor gelato was coming out this afternoon. I'm so happy to have real gelato again, here in Franklin. The pastries are beautiful - what a find!!! We will be back. read more

If they make a bad pizza, I have not found it. been there a couple of times now and if you want fantastic rustic Italian pizza in Franklin this is the place to go. read more

Today is our Anniversary. Not many places are open for lunch or dinner on Mondays in Franklin. However, we were lucky to find Leo's Caffe Italia was open and we gladly celebrated there. We opted for an indoor table. This gave us a front row view of all the happenings and an up close peek at the food coming out. There is outdoor seating and plenty of parking. The caffe isn't large, but the food they put out has huge flavors. All dishes and treats are made in-house. Pasta, pizza, gelato and pastries... a visual jackpot as you look around this adorable caffe. The staff is kind, personable and helpful. You order and pick up at the counter. Food is served in plastic takeaway containers. This is nice if you choose to eat on the patio or take away for a picnic. We started with their CALABRESE ANTIPASTO. It was loaded with high quality Italian meats atop a bed of very fresh arugula. Aged parmesan dotted the dish along with sun-dried tomatoes, kalamata olives and onion jam. It was served with a nice Italian roll. Yum! This was a great starter. We shared a MARGHERITA PIZZA. This is a lightly sauced pie with fresh ingredients. The house made mozzarella was to die for. The thin crust had a good chew and the browned edges from a brick oven, added to this yeasty crust. Well done chef! My husband ordered the IL CAPO. The bread was very good. It was the perfect surround for the meats, cheese and fresh veggies. Prosciutto, Italian pepperoni, capicola, provola, arugula, tomato and onions. It's served with a side of tasty roasted, Italian cheesy potatoes that complimented this sandwich. It was an unexpected upgrade from the normal chips or fries you get at other restaurants. This is a solid sandwich combo. We ate only half of our dishes to save room for the desserts that tempted us as we entered Leo's. So many choices were available. However, we opted for cherry gelato and a chocolate cannoli. The chocolate cannoli was impressive. The shell was hand dipped and you could taste a bit of cinnamon. The creamy mascarpone filling was not overly sweet but perfect mate for the sweet chocolate shell. Chopped pistachios garnished the ends and the contrasting textures awaken the tastebuds. The cherry gelato had thick swirls of cherry purée and whole dark cherries, not dyed red cherries many put in their ice cream. This was quite possibly some of the best cherry gelato/ice cream I've ever tasted. Creamy on the tongue and so very smooth. This gelato will make you giddy! This is what gelato should be. I will dream about this gelato and it will call me back there time and time again. We were thrilled to have finally tried Leo's and celebrate our special day at new place in town. You must go and try this food. You will not be disappointed! read more

Quaint little restaurant, great service, great pizza, (love thin crispy crust). Will definitely go back read more

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