Leonardo’s Pizza of Millhopper
4131 NW 16th Blvd, Gainesville, FL, 32605
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Address :
4131 NW 16th Blvd
Gainesville, FL, 32605 - Phone (352) 376-2001
- Website https://www.leonardosmillhopper.com
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Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : Yes
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Dinner
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Beer & Wine Only
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : Free
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : Yes
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Pizza
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Irrespective of your locality, you will find a variety of different restaurants in your cities offering pizzas of all different types. Pizza is hot favorite among people of all ages in the United States. A large size pizza is enough to feed a family of 3 or 4 at large. Pizza is also the most preferred food whenever a group of friends is hanging out together. Pizza gained popularity in the United States after the American soldiers stationed in Italy returned from World War II.
Over the years, different pizzerias in the United States have developed their own respective regional variations. Pizza gained popularity as the iconic dish in the United States in the second half of the 20th century. Whether you prefer thin or thick crust pizza, you can find a pizza of your preference at the best pizza restaurants in your city.
Italian Cuisine
The immense popularity of Italian cuisine globally isn't unknown. You can find an Italian Pizzeria around every corner of almost every city in the United States. Not to forget that in every house, people enjoy mac and cheese as comfort food. But it would be wrong to believe that Italian food starts with pizza and ends with good pasta as this Mediterranean country has much more to offer other than these two dishes. In Italian Cuisine, there is a high use of fresh tomatoes, all kinds of herbs, great quality of cheese, all types of meat, seafood and fresh handmade pasta. Many find it hard to believe that Italians have been making noodles long back.
Italian and Greek cuisines are always mistaken to be same, but they are poles apart. The primary difference between the two cuisines is the use of cheese in most of the Italian dishes. Italians love to cultivate their own cheese and process them as per their food requirement. It is believed that some cheese is so expensive that cheese producers secure them in lockers.
If you are bored eating the same old pasta or pizza, you can try some of the authentic Italian dishes like Risotto, Polenta, Ribollita, Lasagna, Fiorentina Steak, Bottarga, Ossobuco, Carbonara, Focaccia, Arancini and Supplì. Another item which Italians love to relish every morning is a good cup of Italian Coffee. Once you taste a freshly brewed cup of Italian Coffee, you might not visit Starbucks ever again. Authentic Italian food is made with heart and soul, so go find a restaurant where you can relish Italian cuisine in your city.
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Josh S.
This place is a trip! I don't even know where to start, but I'll figure it out... The first time I came to this Leonardo's location it felt oddly familiar, like a template of a surreal recurring dream or a staple memory from my childhood that had been flashy-thinged away. Maybe it feels like a childhood memory because some parts of the decor actually remind me of my room as a child... random sports trophies, stuffed animals, and other "art" that makes no sense. In any case, I immediately felt like a regular along with everyone else there. I see a very eclectic mix of people here when I come at lunch, and there ALWAYS seems to be at least one very professional business lunch going on where well dressed men are meeting each other for the first time. A dimly lit, outdated dive of a pizza restaurant would hardly be my choice for a rendezvous such as this, but it could be the delicious deep dish pizza that always ends the meeting on a positive note. The salad bar cracks me up. It's basically lettuce, the raw versions of the pizza toppings, dressing, and bulk croutons and bacon bits. In terms of quality salad bars, it's terrible. But since I always get the lunch special(slice of deep dish, salad bar, and drink for $8 after tax) I love it anyway. It just seems like the perfect warm up to the pizza. Speaking of the pizza, I love the deep dish, and specifically the Big Leo(supreme). It tastes very homemade but in a good way. The crust isn't overly buttery, and the sauce and toppings complement the crust just right without feeling like a big greasy mess. Service is always friendly and even when it lacks, it never bothers me because everyone is so laid back. The servers aren't fake and they never seem rushed so it just adds to the vibe of the place. The only reason I'm giving 4 stars instead of 5 is because of the inconsistency. I've had pizza slices that seem overcooked or dry/short on sauce where it seems as if the cheese is the only thing gluing the toppings to the crust. It's still passable, but disappointing when I know how good it can be.
(4)Adam W.
Best and pretty much only choice for Chicago style pizza in town. it is definitely filling. i would go more often if it weren't for my picky-eater kids - they only want cheese pizza and they won't eat anywhere enough to justify a whole pizza to themselves and i want all the toppings. atmosphere is kinda like the old school pizza huts from 20-30 years ago, big drinks served in big red plastic cups, dark, woody, almost smokey (not truly smokey - just the impression). prices are high, but the food is filling.
(4)Coleen T.
I got pick up from this place and it was great! Thanks yelpers for the awesome reviews!! The Chicago Deep Dish pizza is amazing... I have only tried that style a few times but this one is by far the best one I've ever had!! Their ranch is really good for dipping too...
(5)MeXOhXMe X.
I have been visiting here since I was a kid and it has basically formed my pizza tastes. The crust is deliciously thick and fresh. The pizza is topped with tomato chunks and yummy cheese. To this day, I find that I have to special order a "thick crust, extra sauce, with tomatoes" and pay extra for all of those things to match up to a standard pie from Leonardo's at Millhopper. My mother, being a garlic fanatic, always fights with me over the last garlic roll. Yes, they are unhealthy and swimming in a pool of garlic butter. But they are so good that I will chow down and make up for it at the gym later. They also have a salad bar that always catches my eye on the way to the bathroom, but I've never been able to convince myself to order anything other than pizza, so I still don't know how good that is. Same goes for the other dishes on the menu. Side note on the menu, I LOVE how they have the pizza sizes drawn on the menu. The shading outlining how big the different pies are in the background is a fabulous idea, and makes it easy for you to select how big of a pie you want without having to take a shot in the dark. If my explanation is too vague, then ask them about it next time you go! Everything is reasonably priced. Some may say it's a tad high, but you have to think about how much dough is put into a thick crust pizza, and all of the ingredients taste high quality and fresh. I find the location convenient (for me at least), and the decor is comforting and cool. I've always had good service. The owner has even visited me at my table on multiple visits checking to make sure that my meal was going well. Maybe I go in the off times, but it has never been busy when I have visited. The food has never taken too long. Obviously you have to wait a little bit for them to make your pie, but that's to be expected when they make your pizza fresh to order. This stands out as the best pizza in Gainesville. I bring my friends here as often as possible and emphatically recommend it. Enjoy!
(5)Andrew C.
Visit Date: 09.14.2009 I was in the area with a friend, and we realized we were hungry and wanted a place to eat at. I saw Leonardo's and assumed this was the same one that UF students regularly went to (mind you I was a new UF student in the Fall of 2009). Once inside I had two slices of pizza, and when they arrived they were rather small yet thick, of the deep dish variety. I recalled how one of my friends told me that Leonardo's had huge pizza slices, so I was surprised when this was not the case. Now I know that this Leonardo's was owned by different people, hence the differences, yet their pizza tasted delicious, albeit greasy.
(4)Jordan M.
Talk about a great deal...they have a dinner for 2 priced at $20, which gets you a small deep dish pizza, basket of garlic rolls swimming in butter, and a pitcher of beer. Don't feel like crappy chain pizza or waiting for hours at Satchel's? This is the place to go.
(4)andy w.
The best garlic breadsticks around Also, great pizza by the slice during the day!
(4)Julie S.
I'm sorry, I've always loved this place. It's really delicious, really great pizza. However, they are only still around because of their deep history in this town, and if they don't replace their uppity, rude, hipster staff, the place is going to go downhill. The food is far too expensive to save them based on quality alone. But at least it really is just delicious.
(3)Shannon M.
This place has by far the best pizza in town. I just moved back to Gainesville after 10 years and it was my first stop. There pizza is a little pricy, but it is well worth it. I will say that they could definitely use some advertising and updating. On a Wednesday night at 7 pm, we were the only people in there. Hopefully they get with it and stay open!
(4)Ryan M.
Excellent deep dish pizza and even better service. We're new to Gainesville and this was our first visit but we were treated like life long regulars. We seriously had some of the best service I've ever encountered at any restaurant at any price. We will definitely be back again soon!
(5)Reed D.
Apparently The Original Pizza Palace on 13th is gone now, which would leave Millhopper Leonardo's as the best pizza place in Gainesville. (In fairness, it's been a few years since I've been in town, so there may be other contenders now.) Definitely the best of the three Leo's locations. Every year you live in Gainesville, Leo's Slice gets a little worse, and 706 gets a little more pretentious. So, unless you've got a time machine and can get back to Slice circa 1987, Millhopper is the good one. I've wandered around Chicago a fair amount, and I have yet to find a pizza place there that does Chicago style pizza as well as Leonardo's does in Florida. (Sorry, Chicago, I'll keep trying.) It's the best deep dish pizza I know of. I'm also a big fan of their garlic rolls, although they're so heavy, it's easy to eat too many, and then not need your pizza when it gets there. They always had a decent salad too. Drinks are average sized, which is fine, assuming you get a decent server... Which may or may not happen. I notice a few complaints about the staff in the other reviews here, and, I have to say, they have always been hit and miss on their hiring. Sometimes you get really nice people who know what they're doing, and sometimes you get people who clearly have no interest in you, or the restaurant, or working, or life on Earth as you know it. Twenty years before "hipster" was even a word, Millhopper Leo's was already staffed entirely by hipsters. (True of all three Leo's, actually.) Of all the pizza places I've ever been to in my life, this one is most likely to force you to go hunt down a waiter/waitress after sitting ignored in a booth. I'd give Millhopper Leonardo's four and half stars if Yelp would let me. It's doesn't warrant five, in the global scheme of pizza places, but it's better than a four.
(4)Elizabeth W.
It wasn't bad, it just wasn't great either.
(2)Frank V.
Décor very outdated... pizza was awesome though. Excellent pizza that resembles the deep dish stuff from Chicago...
(4)N M.
I hate to give a somewhat-negative review to you Millhoper Leonardo, but I must be honest. I have eaten here many times, but will not return. I am a pizza snob; I grew up in the northeast and I know good pizza. Leonardo's Millhoper does not qualify. They are lucky to share the Leonardo's name in town, because any other Leonardo's is wonderful, really - especially by the slice on 13th. The pizza is just not good. The dough is never right, and the whole pie can be inconsistently doughy, over-cooked, etc. The sauce is too sweet and watery, and tastes like it came right out the can, and that really ruins the pie. I sometimes feel like this is a place for people who just don't know what real pizza is like. On the plus side, they have the BEST butter sauce for the garlic knot rolls. The atmosphere is nice, fun and family friendly. I even love the TV ads. But when my wife wants to go, I do my best to talk her out of it.
(2)Todd K.
I'm more of a fan of New York style thin crust pizza than the deep dish version. So clearly that colors my opinion of the pizza here. I thought the pizza was mediocre. The chunks of tomatoes in the sauce was a bit of a turn-off to me. Not bad, just not appealing to me. The location was a little tough to find, tucked back in the strip mall, but otherwise the service was good.
(3)Charles L.
Pizza was just OK! Waitress one was doing a good job till they switched out waitress. Waitress number 2 was out to lunch she asked us twice if we wanted to go cups and we didn't even get are pizza yet! LOL WOW! Pizza was expensive!
(3)Siri B.
This is one the old pizza place in GNV & local own biz. Good pizza , good service, & clean. It's expensive but good treat for special occasions.
(5)Emmy K.
Ordered a medium pie a few nights ago after waiting too long to eat and we were starving. While we were waiting for the pizza a woman (owner or manager?) kept yelling at the chef telling him he was using too much cheese and it would put them out of business. Super classy. Got home and started eating it only to find a few long hairs in it. Disgusting. Will not be back.
(1)Daniel M.
Definitely some of the best pizza in town. Their garlic rolls are amazing too. If you're looking for deep dish this is the place to go. Nice little pizza joint with a friendly staff.
(5)K W.
If you love deep-dish Chicago-style pizza, this is the place to be in Gainesville. The food is made fresh, no frozen crap. My favorite pizza is the the Big Leo. Try it and you'll come back for more. Also, ask for a to-go box, you'll need it!
(5)Steve P.
I'm a total sucker for Chicago style pizza and this place nails it. We always ask for extra cheese and when we do that, the cheese ends up going over the crust and makes it delicious. My opinion, this is the best pie in town. You pay for it, but if you like quality this is the spot. My pizza rankings in town are: 1) Leonardo's 2) Satchels 3) Piesanos 4) Blue Highway 5) I Love NY Pizza
(5)Jay S.
After visiting the UofF campus and doing some research on our new home in Orange Park by bob Broward. After seeing the amazing bats setting off at dusk, we headed over to Leonardo's for their deep dish pizza that a friendly woman at the Bat House recommended. The restaurant is in a stip mall and looks to be right out of the 70's with rustic wood small booths and stained glass and was very busy on a Friday night. Met the owner and she was a hoot,never heard of YELP either! She was an obviously former hippy chick and very sweet and nice to chat with. PIZZA...well it IS Chicago style deep dish and full of a great tomato sauce, perfectly cooked vegetables but not as much meat as I'd prefer. Crust is light and thin although I like the thicker doughy kinda pizza. But the garlic balls were KILLER! I mean literally swimming in a herb garlic butter bath these delicious doughy delights melt in your mouth. Nice find in Gainesville where I used to go to college and hadn't been back in almost 40 years!
(3)Susan L.
I cannot and would not ever recommend this place. We ordered take out from there, a LARGE pepperoni and bacon pizza, thin crust. When you order takeout from them, you walk all the way to the cash register which gives you full view of the kitchen. Unfortunately, it was a view I would have preferred not to see, as they were quite dirty. When we got our pizza, we we were astonished, they charged us $23.00 for a large pizza, but what we got would have been the equivalent of a personal or small pizza anywhere else. I even asked the man if he was sure this was a large, and he said it most definitely was. Then, when we got the pizza home, the dough wasn't even cooked all the way and there was very little sauce. In general, the pizza was awful and they overcharge for what they give you.
(1)Coty S.
To be honest, this is actually my favorite Leonardo's location. It is not owned by the same person as the other two locations, but it is the quality and taste of pizza and rolls and atmosphere that I remember from when I was little. They play classic rock music, and have large dark wood booths with dim lighting, which creates a private atmosphere to share time with the people in your party. The smell of garlic and baked crust hits you when you walk through the door and it feels like home. I do not recommend their salad bar, but I think that their rolls are the best- cooked perfectly and floating in garlic butter. All of their pizzas are delicious and the best quality. My uncle even drove down from Atlanta requesting their pizza before he died, that is how much the memory of this place means to people once they have tried it.
(5)Ryan C.
I grew up not far from this location, and greatly enjoy that when I go back to grab a slice of the Big Leo and garlic knots that the place looks fairly identical to how it looked a couple decades ago. It's a relaxed atmosphere with a friendly staff, and most importantly, great pizza. The Big Leo is my personal favorite, but I've never had a bad pie here.
(4)Lucas W.
First time here and this places amazing!!!! I've had deep dish in Chicago and this place really stacks up!!! You won't go wrong eating here.
(5)James L.
Best deep dish around. Possibly best overall pizza in Gainesville. Very friendly staff. Tina is great!
(5)Anna M.
The pizza tasted just as good as we remembered from our college days. Let them know if this is your first time eating here and you will get a free serving of their yummy garlic rolls. The place is definitely dated and could use a remodeling to include the bathroom. We love the pizza and would eat here again.
(4)Will L.
Worst pizza ever. Seriously, of all time. It tasted a bit like Indian food. Indian food in the worst possible way. I choked down 3/4 of a slice. Worst moments of this decade. Deserves ZERO stars
(1)Brian A.
I'm not sure there's another place to get a real deep dish pizza in Gainesville if there was you should still come here this pizza if great and as you suffer a heart attack from the garlic rolls you'll go out so happy it won't matter
(5)Brian B.
Got a slice and some garlic knots at lunch and they both tasted great. The staff was very friendly and accommodating.
(5)Stephanie F.
Pizza is still as good as remembered. Yes the decor is dated but the pizza is amazingly. Get the big Leo and a box to go.
(5)Robert T.
Tried this place out on a recommendation. Tucked away at the back of a strip mall, a very good deep dish pizza is served here. Two slices and I was absolutely stuffed. Coupled with their garlic knots, there simply was no room to spare. All delicious. Restaurant is homey casual style well suited for families, and waitress was friendly and attentive. Reasonable prices. If I lived in Gainesville, I know I would be frequenting this place often. Parking in the strip mall's expansive lot out front.
(3)Cassie R.
I'm actually not incredibly fond of deep dish style pizza, but they make it real worth your while. What really gets me, however, are the pasta dishes. The manicotti and chicken parm are pretty expensive, but the portions are huge (I always split them or cut them in half to save for a second meal) and they're so crazy delicious! The garlic rolls included are amazing and addictive as well. Service is always friendly and although I usually get takeout, the interior is nice and relaxing.
(4)Brad K.
Some of the better deep dish pizza in Gainesville Not fast food Quality ingredients A true landmark of Gainesville Love going here when we can
(4)Mary G.
Leonardo's is the best place for deep dish pizza in Gainesville! It has a great small town, family-owned, super relaxed type atmosphere to it. We got the Big Leo's pizza (size medium) and a basket of garlic knots and it was way more than we could possible eat (two people). But we were more than happy to take home leftovers! The deep dished pizza is incredible. The "Big Leo's" (the restaurant's specialty) came highly recommended by our waiter (who was also awesome, by the way!) and it was a great choice. Came filled with a tasty sauce, stuffed with onions, green peppers, sausage, mushrooms, and covered with a thick layer of cheese. Definitely a fork and knife worthy, hearty slice of deliciousness :) Needless to say, we were very pleased with our experience and highly recommend Leonardo's if you're in the mood for some great pizza, great service, and a relaxed atmosphere!
(5)David V.
Had lunch here today, which is an old Hogtown favorite!! I've been coming here since the eighties..... and the Pizza (especially the Big Leo) and salad bar is still amazingly good!!!! This is probably the BEST Chicago Style Pizza in Gainesville, and everything is always fresh. Be sure to try the garlic rolls too, YUMMMM! For Lunch they have a Pizza slice and unlimited salad bar PLUS a drink for about 8 bucks.....service is always fast and the atmosphere is truly laid back. My last two times here, the owner has come by and asked how everything was....Excellent, and Highly recommended!
(4)Peter F.
I came for lunch and will probably not be coming back. The service was extra poor. My theory is this server was thinking about jumping off a ledge, but decided to come to work at Leonardo's instead. She really looked like she didn't want to be there. Chicken parmessan was ok.
(2)Bob S.
Pizza was alright. The two bite garlic knots were not worth ordering. They came in a pool of sauce which made them soggy not the expected doughy. Given the price ill go to satchels instead.
(2)Heather S.
I normally don't drive this far West for a bite to eat but I occasionally make the exception for Leonardo's Pizza of Millhopper. The ambiance is not very nice but the food satisfies and the staff is always friendly. Leonardo's has one of the few salad bars in town and it comes with their nightly specials. Tonight (Tuesday) I had lasagna, sinfully drenched whole wheat garlic rolls, and a salad bar for $7.95. You can't beat that.
(4)Jaime J.
In my world - pizza is floppy. It is laden with golden-brown mozzarella and fresh tomato sauce. The bottom has charred marks and when you pick it up, it folds like me in every single hand of poker I have ever played. I'm a New York Style girl...but Leonardo's might have me changing my mind. We ordered the Family Feast - a large three-topping pie, twelve garlic knots and a pitcher of soda for $35. This meal was enough to feed five with leftovers so, definitely a great deal. The garlic knots came out first -- white and whole-wheat. I recommend both but lean towards the latter. They were literally drowning in a sea of herby-garlicky butter and while I know I should have felt some level of shame eating a piece of bread literally dripping with liquid gold - I didn't. As for the pizza, we ordered tomatoes, spinach and green peppers and when it came out, I couldn't contain my excitement. Much to the waiter's amusement, I chirped, "Oh my God! That's beautiful!" And it is, dudes. Bright red cherry tomatoes (is there anything more delicious than a baked tomato covered in salty mozzarella?), green peppers with just the right amount of char and fresh spinach piled in a cast-iron pan of salty, cheesy piping hot deliciousness. Do not attempt to pick this pizza up with your hands. You will suffer serious burns due to a landslide of molten cheese and veggies. This is knife-and-fork pizza. Hell, this is practically a casserole surrounded by a fortress of delicious bread. And it's filling. One slice and I was down for the count...but that I might have something to do with the garlic knots I was funneling into my face just fifteen minutes earlier. Leonardo's is an old-school pizza joint with wood-paneling and the requisite shakers of red pepper flake and parmesan on the tables. The kind of place you come with your family, the kind of place you took a first date when you were 15, the kind of place you keep coming back to because it feels like home. The service is warm and super friendly. Even if the pizza was mediocre (which it certainly is not. It's delicious), I would come back for the staff. If you're miles from Chicago and looking for some comfort food - go to Leonardo's. It feels like going home...even if you've never been there before.
(5)Jessica S.
If you want to eat buttery garlic bread, this is the place for you. The breads come in bit sizes and soaked in garlic-herb melted butter. I liked it but I know I can't eat that all the time. They have pizzas already made so if you want to grab something fast you can do that here too. They also have a salad bar, which I thought was quite plain. Their Chicago style pizza is pretty authentic though. My friend ordered parmesan chicken and it came out SUPER hot. There are melted cheese on top and it was good. The people were friendly. For a mom/pop restaurant, they are pretty good. I thought the price was a little high though so I took off 1 star for that.
(4)Reed B.
It really is all about the Garlic Knots! Seriously... whatever you do, you must try the garlic knots that are literally swimming in garlic butter. The pizza is good also (deep dish style with a good sauce and lots of cheese)...but back to the garlic knots.. OMG. The restaurant itself is a throw back to the late 70s and early 80s. It has lots of wood paneling and stoner dudes working the kitchen. Even their menu looks like it hasn't changed in 3 years. Oh, remember that tiny salad bar that Pizza Hut had in the 80s? They have one! Check it out... and try the friggin garlic knots.
(4)Elliot K.
I grew up in Gainesville, and when I'm back in town I usually miss the quality of restaurants in Boston. Leo's deep dish is the unique exception. I absolutely have to eat here every time I'm in town. The pizza is all deep dish. If you've only had deep dish at places like Uno's and think you don't like it, give it another chance. The thick, moist crust tastes like delicious, fresh baked bread. The sauce is rich, fresh, and full of big tomato chunks. The toppings are all fresh and high quality - no canned mushrooms here. Top with a generous coat of cheese, and you've got a full meal in a slice or two. It's all good, but I particularly recommend the veggie on whole wheat, the bacon and broccoli, and the Big Leo. You can get slices for lunch which is a great deal. As others have mentioned, the garlic rolls are also very good. They have other Italian food, but it's hard to try different things when the same old things are so good. Perfection has its price, however. The dining room is small and frequently full. I've had bad service a few times. The pizzas take quite a bit of time to bake. Fortunately, you can bypass all three problems by getting takeout!
(5)Antonio O.
Thick pizza with plenty of sauce and good choice of toppings. Go hungry! Was traveling through and stopped in. Will be buying a pizza to go as well as one to eat next time I am in Florida.
(5)Laura M.
My boyfriend used to get a deep dish pizza here every week when he was in high school, and eat it over several days for his lunch. The people who work there still recognize his parents because they were such frequent pizza buyers. The last time I was here, I split a pitcher of Amber Bock and a ton of food with two girlfriends. We were having loud, animated tipsy conversations in our booth that prompted other patrons to join in in a friendly manner. Our waiter was awesome and brought us not only a full pitcher, but three full glasses of beer, then comped us some peanut butter cheesecake for dessert! We left a big tip and wrote "thank you" in leftover chocolate sauce on a plate. Good pizza, fun and comfy atmosphere, friendly people. It's a place that always reminds me fondly of Gainesville, and I can't wait to visit when I'm home for the holidays.
(5)Amanda W.
The whole wheat deep dish pizza here is delicious!! I've been going here for over 20 years and I've never been disappointed. Yes, the garlic rolls are sinful, but if you get whole wheat rolls, you don't feel as guilty!!! The pizza ingredients are fresh & plentiful. I've never really had the pasta much and haven't had the salad bar in years either. It's the pizza I crave!
(5)Katie F.
Leonardo's is expensive as Pizza goes, but in terms of quality they are the best. It's a little pricey for "everyday pizza" but whenever I have friends in town or want something different Leonardo's is on my list. Their pizza is always fresh and toppings are generous. I love the idea of their pizza and salad lunch combo but the salad bar is very basic. If they would spruce up the salad bar a bit this would be the perfect workday lunch. Oh, and their garlic rolls are to die for. Just be careful with them. :)
(4)Belle C.
I always hate myself after eating those butter-flavored-grease soaked garlic rolls and anything covered with gobs of rubbery cheese, but it's pretty tasty, and unlike the 706 entity, at least this place doesn't pretend to be anything other than pizza joint.
(2)Dani W.
Their deep dish here is unbelievable. But it's the rolls that should not be missed. They come in a pool of butter. So unhealthy, but my god are they good.
(5)April O.
I recall eating an absolutely delicious pizza here and getting some distinctly mediocre pasta here. It's the same at Leonardo's Pizza by the Slice near campus--pizza and rolls are delicious, pasta dishes taste so bland that you wouldn't know what it was if you didn't have eyes. Stick with the pizza.
(3)Mike C.
best pizza I've ever eaten!
(5)Mike W.
I love all the Leonardo's locations: the somewhat posh 706, the pizza place near campus, and the joined Bistro, also. The Millhopper location carries forth the same anti-establishment vibe and quirks of the pizza joint near campus. In fact, the use of the very small space at Millhopper is amazing: the decoration is simple and with a massive amount of wood, stained glass, and a local classic rock station on the radio you get this feeling (at least I do!) of being transported back to 1987 . . . or earlier years. I can't describe it really but it's very retro in a strange way. The food is also simple but very good: good pizza, great rolls (Leonardo's is known for its rolls and garlic butter!). And the service is amazing: laid-back college kids who are attentive but never rush you in the least. Plus, it's close enough I can ride my mountain bike there and low-key enough I don't feel bad about being sweaty and looking like my little gutterpunk self when I go there thus for lunch. And they have nightly specials! When I was there yesterday . . . there were two staff members sitting outside playing Magic: the Gathering. For some reason, that was even more of a welcoming sign to me. This is a place where I certainly feel I fit in.
(4)Gramley A.
Solid pizza if you like thick crust. I always like to go to the one one University better though...kinda tradition
(4)Scott L.
Great Chicago style pizza. Best in Gainesville
(4)John S.
It's better than Satchel's!....but that's not saying much. They're known for their deep dish pizza and that's exactly what I got: The Big Leo. The first thing I noticed was that it was truly like a pie! The crust wasn't 90% of the pizza, but it was more like stuffed with the toppings, sauce and cheese. Sadly, it did come out a bit soggy on the bottom. The ingredients seem to be of good quality.
(3)Jhimli S.
We had heard great things about Leonardo's but we weren't impressed at all. The food is good, but overpriced. We won't be going back unless they really lower their prices. They're commercials make me laugh though. "Leonardo's - not only sauce and dough..."
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