We noticed Leo's once when we were driving through Bristol and thought it looked like a charming restaurant so we decided to make reservations for Father's Day. Our reservations were for 6pm and we arrived about 15 minutes early and were seated promptly as the restaurant was not busy. To drink, I ordered the citrus rush, which is grapefruit vodka, oj and cranberry juice. It was really refreshing and tasty without being too sweet. For my meal I ordered a cup of soup and the baked Italian fish. My son also ordered a cup of soup and spaghetti and meatballs. My husband ordered the shrimp florentine, which was a special. We waited a while and noticed that another table nearby that arrived later than us received a bread basket and their appetizers. We never received a bread basket and never received our soup. They finally brought our entrees. I told her she could just take the soup off the bill since we never received them. My fish was pretty good, although a bit overcooked. The sauce on top was very good. I really liked the spinach on the side. My husband's meal included feta, which he will not eat. This was not explained when she described the specials and he asked her twice what was included. He scraped off the feta and proceeded to eat the rest. My son said his spaghetti and meatballs had a strange taste that he didn't care for. All in all, we found the experience to be a bit underwhelming. read more

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I know Leo's is a long‑established, well‑loved Bristol restaurant -- I believe they're in their fifth generation -- which is why my recent visit surprised me. I ordered the $32 lobster roll (photo attached) with a sweet potato fry upcharge, plus a $9 cup of chowder. For that price point, I expected a true lobster roll, but the portion was small and felt heavy on filler rather than lobster. The flavor was fine, but the value just didn't match the cost. My total was over $60 with tip for a simple lunch. I didn't complain at the time, and I'm hoping this was just an off day, but I wanted to share my experience so others know what to expect. With such a long history behind them, I'm hoping they return to the quality they're known for. read more

Leo's Ristorante - Pizza Near Me - Bristol, Rhode Island

I wanted pizza to go and I was looking to get one from a place I didn't often order from. I'd had the rectangle pie from here before but I wanted to try it again with some tweaks. This time I asked for it well done and I got pepperoni and mushrooms on it. I showed up early, the place is super cute inside. A small amount of tables in the front, some are right in the window, perfect for people watching in the summertime. As I waited, the servers were updating me every few minutes to let me know the status of the pizza. I was early, so I appreciate that they were letting me know even though I wasn't supposed to be there yet. I just like to take my pizza as soon as it's ready! As soon as it was cut, they placed it in my hands to take away. You didn't often see good takeout service at a sit down place so that was really nice When I got back to my grandmother's, we dug in. The crust was nice and crispy but not too crunchy where it hurts your teeth. The sauce was great, kind of jammy but not too sweet. My grandmother loved it, she couldn't stop saying how much she liked it. She said the best pizza in Bristol, in her opinion! So that automatically gets a 10/10 in my book. Needless to say, we will be back soon enough to have more Leo's pizza, once she finishes the leftovers! read more

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It's been awhile since our last visit to Leo's but so happy we returned! The restaurant was decorated nicely with hanging lights in all of the front windows. Our waitress, Mya was very friendly and helpful. We started with a cheese pizza, extra crispy and then our entrees were the baked lasagna and the chicken Marsala. Yum! We will definitely return and highly recommend you give it a try! read more

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We made reservations for 7:45 using the Open Table app. Unfortunately, the restaurant's wifi was down so they hadn't received the reservation request. Luckily, we had arrived early, and they moved things around to accommodate our party of four for 7:45. The restaurant has a distinct theatrical vibe with thick full length velvet-like curtains hung up all around the interior. The vintage furniture reminded me of a time long, long ago. Our waitress, Amber, was new to the restaurant, and went out of her way to find out information from the kitchen to be able to answer our questions accurately. I opted for the cheese ravioli and meatballs, a throwback to my childhood, and eagerly cleaned my plate. It was absolutely delicious! I paired it with adult beverages of course- my go-to espresso martini (gotta stay awake and be able to hang all night lol) and a red sangria. All in all, this place was pretty good. The only feedback I'd give is that it is in need of some updating. The ladies' room had tiles missing in the floor, and I feel like the curtains could be harboring unwanted dust. read more

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We had a reservation and the hostess was so sweet- got us seated right away! It took a bit for a server to come over and she says to us," I guess I'm your server today." What?!? RUDE! She failed to let us know of any specials and when I asked questions about the menu, she says, "I don't eat that, let me go ask the chef." Again, what?!?! IMO, the server should know the menu and if they don't know something be polite enough to say I'm not sure, let me go ask. We received our soup and salad. The salad was okay. The soup's portion size was pathetic. Then our meals... it took at least 30 mins for our meals to come out from the time we received our salads. The server tried and apologized saying something about the college kids but there was hardly anyone in the restaurant. I ordered the veal Saltimbocca, and it was okay. The lemon butter sauce was extremely runny/ oily. The portion size was two little pieces of meat- not worth it for $30. It's a shame that the service and food were subpar- it's a cute spot and in a great location. We probably won't be back! read more

Leo's Ristorante - Pizza Near Me - Bristol, Rhode Island

Further update! The owner called me back again to let me know I would be getting an email and a credit! I get it that mistakes are made and when I called the first time and was told to call door dash that that was a mistake. He explained that and was very nice. I ordered online and paid for extra sauce and dressing and did not get either When I called I was told to contact door dash. I'm pretty sure door dash didn't leave out what I paid for. Update. I called back and the owner said I am getting a credit for what I did not get. The pasta with vodka sauce was very good! read more

The food is ok. But not worth the extremely high price. Buyer beware. They charge 75 cents for plastic utensils on take out. They don't mention it until you're in the checkout page. The indoors is nice. The staff was super friendly. read more

This cute neighborhood Italian restaurant in Bristol has been around for years. Leo's was first opened in 1948 by Italian immigrants Pantaleone (Leo) Mancieri and his wife Virginia (Nonni). Established mainly as a pizzeria in the State Street section of Bristol, the restaurant quickly gained a local following and served as a popular lunch destination for workers and families alike. Leo and Virginia, along with sons Mario and Reno, worked tirelessly to produce great fresh Italian favorites and create a friendly environment for their customers. The original Leo's remained open until 1976 when the family decided to close after Leo passed away, and in the year 2000 Leo's grandson, Paul Mancieri, relocated to 365 Hope Street in the heart of historic downtown Bristol. Paul and his wife Adriana pride themselves on bringing back the spirit and the recipes of the pizzeria ran by Leo and Nonni. The food was really good..... The mandarin chicken salad is gluten free. Made with grilled chicken breast served over a bed of lettuce and garnished with mandarin oranges, candied walnuts and dried cranberries. Served with honey ginger dressing. The Leo sandwich is a classic Italian grinder with Genoa salami, capicola, provolone cheese, lettuce, tomato, hot banana pepper rings, olive oil and balsamic vinegar served on a torpedo roll. The garlic bread is an oven toasted Italian bread brushed with garlic and herb butter, topped with melted provolone and mozzarella cheeses. Delicious ! read more

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Cute little Italian restaurant in Bristol. Stopped by while in town and trying to find a good lunch spot. There was barely anyone in on a Friday in the afternoon so service was quick and around if we needed anything. Food came out fast and was hot. The food also tasted great. We came in during lunch hours and were only offered the dinner menu so we had to ask for the lunch menu. Lobster was fresh and the risotto balls were amazing! If you want a small nice quick place for lunch I'd recommend Leo's. read more

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Great service and backstory. The location is beautiful and it's like stepping back in time. Great menu, not a ton of choices but just the right amount of selections. The service was outstanding. read more

So good! Food was fresh and delicious. The chicken parm was amazing - will definitely order this again! Our waiter Ryan was so kind, friendly, and overall a great server. Leo's is such a cute little place -- you should definitely stop by! read more

Came here for dinner before Bristol's Art Night. Perfect location right in the downtown area, and the covered outdoor seating was great. We ordered a pitcher of red sangria, which was very much on the weaker side and we also ordered a three item pizza. The pizza was just ok - the cheese and other toppings were kind of sparse, but it tasted ok. Service was good and the employees were friendly & helpful, but since the food was just average, we will probably go elsewhere on our next visit to Bristol. read more

I would find another restaurant, ok food , high prices and a fee added to your bill for using your credit card of 3.5%, that was not disclosed. When I emailed the manager regarding my complaints, I felt the manager truly did not care. I would not go back. read more

Ok, people need to stop the hate. Leo's is a historic Italian restaurant in Bristol, RI. They don't try to be anything different. Went on a Sunday night with the family. The staff was friendly and prompt. The interior decor is old but I like it that way. We started with the Arancini rice balls for an app, the we ordered our meal where I got Leo's Braciole, my wife had Chicken alla Gina and sub shrimp for chicken., The kids got Lobster Mac & Cheese and Chicken Picatta. All portions were big and delicious. Braciole was fork tender. If you want a nice Italian dinner without traveling to Providence, stop by. read more

We stopped in to Leo's for dinner the other night. We were promptly seated on their front patio. It was very comfortable and well spaced out. The staff was very friendly and the overall experience was enjoyable. I opted for the lasagna, and although there wasn't anything wrong with it, it simply didn't stand out in my mind as anything exceptional. My wife had the Chicken Marsala and enjoyed her dish more than I did mine. In all honesty, we live in an area thick with amazing Italian restaurants, so I would likely pick another restaurant next time I am in the mood for Italian. read more

Leo's Ristorante - Lasagna - Pizza Near Me - Bristol, Rhode Island

Used to love this place. All of sudden they started nickeling and diming everything. Sauce on the side? Extra fee. Need a plastic fork or knife? Extra fee. Takeout for 2 subs? $2 disposable fee. In which those subs are about half the size they used to be, but still cost over $15. Want house chips to go with that extremely over priced sub? They only give you Lays Classic. Used to be my favorite place in Bristol, but now they've just gone down hill. Quality, service, and quantity have all decreased in the past year or so. The reason for this change? "Inflation". Would not recommend going. I wish I could give negative stars. read more

Leo's Ristorante - $15.50 Leo's Italian sub The Leo Sandwich - Pizza Near Me - Bristol, Rhode Island

Leo's is the go to spot for Italian in Bristol. Food was amazing and service was top notch. Would order lasagna and linguini and clams was amazing. If wanting Italian and in town hit up Leo's! read more

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Very quaint. Small and intimate. Street parking. Inviting lighting. Italian food. Haddock seafood. Burgers and pizza on the menu. Monthly Martini specials. Great friendly staff. Quality great, quantity small. I prefer my martini in a stemmed glass. One bathroom. Table rocked. I expected more with such a small place. Will not be back read more

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Ate here recently and we were reminded again why we stopped going! The service was good and friendly but the food was bland and poor quality. We have always had the impression that it is frozen, and nuked when we order. It also seems cheap, and possibly bought at BJ's. The sauce was pretty bland, though it's boasted as a family tradition. I find it difficult to believe. It's such a pity because it's a great space and the location is great - it has so much potential and room for improvement. E.g. There is a ton of space, so put in a proper bar! Also - The pizza may be the best product so focus on takeout. read more

What a wonder family Italian experience. The food was divine and the staff and ownership couldn't have been nicer

i've been to Leo several times and found that quality and portions have suffered. Ordered a round of drinks one was spilled we were billed for an the new drink. Drinks were short poured. would not recommend Leo's. read more

We decided to stop here for dinner last night. The food was good and we loved sitting outside enjoying the fresh air. It was very relaxing and enjoyable. I had the Chicken Marsala and it was pretty tasty and I loved all the fresh mushrooms! read more

Leo's Ristorante - Chicken Marsala - Pizza Near Me - Bristol, Rhode Island

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Had a very delicious lunch with arancini appetizer (soooo good!), Leos classic pizza and Italian grinder with fries. It was all very yummy and would highly recommend. Staff was friendly. It was a little cold from a/c but is my only complaint! read more

First visit. A little slow on a Sunday night but nice atmosphere and attentive staff. Easy stroll on the main drag and parking nearby. Huge place with as large a menu. Friends had recommended their white pizzas but we were in a pasta mode. Had a side Caesar (could have had more greens and less cheese) and garlic bread (folks rave about the bread). Entrees were veal piccata and pasta Caterina with your choice of pasta. All tasty and good sized portions. Prices were very reasonable (most entrees under $20) and decent by-the-glass wines under $10. Damages with tip was $80. We'll come back and try the pizzas. Food 4/5 Service 5/5 Value 4/5 Cleanliness 5/5 Noise 5/5 (quiet) Decor 3/5 read more

Recent pizza not as good as it used to be and more expensive. That said will continue to patronize and hope things improve

food was very good but price of a glass of wine was outrageous 16.00 for a 6 oz glass. we will think twice about returning here

Hadn't been in years and figured we give it another try- now I remember why I stopped going. On the plus side antipasto was good and priced fairly. Server was pleasant and had to keep apologizing for everything that were out of. Ordered braciole and it was like leather. Mentioned to server but because I ate the pasta it wasn't taken off the bill. $22 for a plate of spaghetti. The sausage with pasta was the most bland thing I've ever tasted. Ordered a vodka and soda and it was 13.75 for a weak drink. NYC prices without the quality. Won't be back. read more

Rhode island has some great Italian restaurants, this is not one of them. There are many better mom and pop, whole in the wall restaurant then Leo's. From the drink selection to the mediocre entrees. It was just barely ok. read more

Late Friday night dinner with grown kids - Leo's made it delicious and convivial. Gracious excellent service and satisfying southern Italian fare. We've been going for years and appreciate how they've maintained their standards. read more

I hadn't been to Leo's since I was 16 (so it's been about seven years!), but we were looking for some quick, affordable, and tasty Italian food while passing through Bristol tonight, and this reliable red sauce restaurant totally fit the bill! I would have to give Leo's a 3.5/5 rating (come on, Yelp! It's 2019, where's the half star ratings?), because the service and the bread are AMAZING, but the main entrees left a little to be desired. We came in around 7:30, and props to the staff for seating us and making the meal not seem rushed, especially since they close at 8 PM on weekdays. Our server Marley was pleasant and prompt, and always made sure the basket of incredibly fresh Italian bread was replenished! I could have made a meal out of that alone! She filled us in that it comes in daily from La Salle Bakery in Providence, and I know where I'm heading the next time a carb craving hits! We placed our orders shortly after for a cheese pizza with grilled chicken and olives (my boyfriend), and the Chicken Gina (me), which was a breaded chicken breast in marinara sauce served alongside some angel hair pasta. It ended up tasting like a chicken parm without the parm, which was kind of a bummer, and the pasta wasn't any better than the kind I make at home in the box. *Sad trombone* The pizza was just okay, but my boyfriend liked it and took it home. The portions are pretty big, so you get your money's worth at least. We did enjoy the dessert, however, which was a house made strawberry mousse cake, and it was a light and refreshing end to the meal. Prices are reasonable, and the restaurant is in a great location on the main historic drag in Bristol. However, I think I'll opt for a different entree choice the next time we go back. Or maybe I'll just eat the bread! read more

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got the tortellini with meatballs and red sauce, was amazing! great cheesy garlic bread too the super mario burger was 10/10 chefs kiss, very weird getting a burger at an italian place but I have no regrets read more

Our family (5) made a reservation to eat dinner at Leo's while on vacation in Bristol. The restaurant is great, very warm and comfortable. This is a family run establishment and the service and our banter with the staff was great! We had the calamari appetizer and the Haddock, lobster special, clam linguini, and three cheese ravioli for our main course. Everyone was very pleased with their food and the size of our servings! We also had great drinks- from local Whalers beer on tap to craft cocktails! Highly recommend Leo's if you are looking for a great meal with family in Bristol! read more

Terrible experience. We ordered Leo's food through door dash. We spent about 150.00 for dinner and after receiving it the calamari tasted and smelled a little funny. I ate a few and as I moved a few of them around, THEN CAME THE SMELL. It smelled like low tide. After eating a few I felt nauseous. The next day I suffered from the few that I did eat. On top of that we had undercooked pasta (crunchy), rubbery chicken (over microwaved) one meatball instead of two etc. I reached out to door dash and they were decent enough to give me a refund from my experience even though it ultimately wasn't their fault. They suggested I call Leo's to tell them. The next day while suffering from food poisoning I called them and after being shuffled around I finally got a call back from one of the managers who basically told me that "I was the only one complaining about the food/got sick." I was told to "take it up with the department of health." No coupon, no apologies, nothing. Perhaps I will take it up with the Health Department and the better Business Bureau to boot. Don't eat here. Customer satisfaction or safety is NOT recognized. Like I said, "terrible experience." read more

Very, very disappointing!! Where do I start; food tasted more like a poor cousin to Applebees at three times the price. My lasagna was a dish of micro-waved leftovers, cold and tired on the inside. I sent it back, it returned fifteen minutes later, smothered in tasteless tomato sauce. The food was bland and adequate for young children but if you have expectations beyond a 10-year-old palate then you will be greatly disappointed with Leo's. read more

Great Italian food!! They've been here a while so that's a good sign. The sauce is tasty and the meatballs were moist and delicious. We liked sitting outside and enjoying the quaint Hope street. Prices are reasonable and the servers are friendly. read more

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If you need a restaurant to cater a function don't think twice about it, just get Leo's! We ordered the wrap package and chicken picatta for my daughter's christening today and it was amazing!!! A wide variety of wraps, very fresh salad, delicious orzo salad and the chicken picatta was delicious! Everyone raved about the food and presentation and we will be ordering from their again. Thanks Leo's! read more

Food poisoning that landed my boyfriend in the ER. Unfortunately will not be returning or recommending

Today March 19 /,2023 I ordered the Leo it didn't taste good it was dry had no season .on the menu it said it comes with season sauce. I had to ask for mustard .to make it taste good .that's the last time I'm going there .and the bread wS so hard . read more

Leo's Ristorante - A Leo grinder the meat had no taste worse grinder I ever ate - Pizza Near Me - Bristol, Rhode Island

Recently, my family and I visited Leo's Ristorante. While we have been there before and enjoyed the food this time I will say I was pretty disappointed. Leos offers a gluten-free option of chicken Parmesan. this is actually amazing as many places won't even even attempt this. During this most recent visit, we were greeted by a lovely hostess, who sat us in a chair near the door. I will mention that the restaurant does not appear to have been updated anytime recently and can certainly use an upgrade. Nonetheless, I was there more for the food rather than the decor. My wife and daughter are both gluten-free and have had the chicken Parm here before with no cross contamination. On this visit, all three of us ordered the $22 gluten-free pasta and gluten-free chicken Parmesan meals. We were told that there would be a $4 up-charge for the gluten-free option. We also decided to change the red sauce to a vodka sauce. When the food came the pasta was very undercooked and room temperature. The chicken, however, was hot and excellent. There was no cross contamination. The only reason for the three stars in that the chicken came out great. the other reasoning for my three stars is that once we received the bill all three of us were each billed an extra eight dollars per plate for the penne al la vodka - separate from the gluten-free of charge of four dollars per plate. Our waitress told us that we were charged an extra four dollars per scoop of penny à la vodka - one scoop for the sauce and one scoop for the chicken. I thought this was pretty petty and was very disappointed. The bill for 3 chicken parm meals was $102 whereas it should have been $78. read more