Leonardo's Trattoria & Pizzeria is built on the family recipes chef Leonardo Giarraputo grew up making in Santa Margherita di Belice, Sicily. Before opening in Mandeville, he cooked at Disney's Animal Kingdom and in fine-dining kitchens around Orlando, experience he's folded into a menu of homemade Italian dishes served in a casual, neighborhood setting.
The kitchen's specialties include Lasagna Bolognese, Gnocchi di Patate, and wood-fired pizza, with Margherita Pizza, Pesto Genovese, and Fried Calamari also on regular rotation. Catering is a significant part of the operation, with a separate menu built around Lasagna Bolognese, Tortellini alla Panna, and Pollo Parmigiana for events and gatherings.
NOLA.com / The Times-Picayune has named Leonardo's Trattoria & Pizzeria a city magazine favorite.
The kitchen's specialties include Lasagna Bolognese, Gnocchi di Patate, and wood-fired pizza, with Margherita Pizza, Pesto Genovese, and Fried Calamari also on regular rotation. Catering is a significant part of the operation, with a separate menu built around Lasagna Bolognese, Tortellini alla Panna, and Pollo Parmigiana for events and gatherings.
NOLA.com / The Times-Picayune has named Leonardo's Trattoria & Pizzeria a city magazine favorite.