Call 805-686-0846
Open 11 am to 9 pm. Closed on Sundays
“Cucinare è come amare, o ci si abbandona completamente,
o è meglio rinunciare.”
Cooking is like love. It should be entered into with abandon or not at all.
Located in Solvang California, Leo’s Cafe is an offshoot of Leonardo’s Ristorante, a local’s favorite.
We offer breakfast and lunch from 8am to 2pm. Some of our locals favorites include Eggs Benedict, House Fried Chicken Sandwich, and Cobb Salad.
Visit Leo’s Cafe for breakfast or dinner. Open Mon–Sat 8am–2pm
SAPORI ITALIANI
Experience the authentic, family style Italian cuisine.
Leonardo will take you to Cariati, a small town of few thousand people, mostly fishermen and carpenters, in Calabria, Italy. Join him and experience the warm atmosphere of his childhood when getting together at the dinner table was always a feast.
Leonardo's Ristorante & Pizzeria is located in Solvang, just few miles north of Santa Barbara, California. Leonardo invites you to taste a great variety of classic Italian dishes as well as his interpretations and his new, unique recipes.
Leonardo's Ristorante & Pizzeria will charm you with its family style atmosphere, where a pizza oven is always burning, an open kitchen will spark your curiosity, and everybody will greet you with a big smile.
CHEF & AUTHOR LEONARDO CURTI
Since 1997, Chef Leonardo Curti has brought the flavors of fine Italian cuisine to the Santa Ynez Valley, introducing the region’s very first wood-burning Neapolitan pizza oven. His culinary journey began in Siena, Italy, where he trained under the renowned Luppoli brothers Mauro & Marcello of Il Malborghetto di Siena. In the United States, he refined his craft at celebrated restaurants including Il Giardino and Farfalle under the mentorship of Chef Giancarlo Macchiarella.
After several years of honing his skills including a notable collaboration with Stephanie at Cicada in Los Angeles Leonardo returned to the Santa Ynez Valley, where he has become a cornerstone of the community. Today, he is the proud owner of Leonardo’s Ristorante and Leo’s Café, both beloved gathering places that reflect his passion for authentic Italian cooking and warm hospitality.
Beyond the kitchen, Leonardo embraces the valley lifestyle, enjoying horseback riding, surfing, and the vibrant community that has welcomed him as one of its own. His dedication to culinary excellence, mentorship, and community spirit continues to enrich the valley he calls home.
Phone
(805) 686-0846
Location
632 Alamo Pintado Road
Solvang, CA 93463
Hours
Lunch everyday 11am – 4pm
Dinner everyday 4:pm - 9pm
Closed on Sundays
Leonardos's serves you authentic traditional Italian food. Full bar is now available.
Call 805-686-0846 and click below to view menus.
Some of the dishes available in three of Leonardo's catering menus.
For more information and a complete list of dishes and all the menus available
please contact the restaurant.
Leonardo's
632 Alamo Pintado Road
Solvang, CA, 93463
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Reservations
Call (805) 686–0846 Open Lunch & Dinner 11 am To 9 pm. Closed on Sundays. Book online with Open Table.
Call for parties of 6 or more.