Leona's Cucina Italiana

Robert Rodrigues

So I’ve driven past this spot hundreds of times but hasn’t stopped in. Wish I knew what I had been missing out on. What a hidden little gem!!! And if if it hadn’t been for them being open later than others I might have continued to miss out on Leona’s. We looked at their menu online and opted to try the good ole meat lovers. When I arrived I was promptly greeted by the staff and was told my pie would be up shortly. Got to talking to Neal and well…I stuck around and ordered their pesto breadsticks. If you like pesto give them a try!! Can’t believe I didn’t know such a thing existed before tonight 🤤 Friendly service and good food = happy customer!! Can’t wait to explore more of their menu. And did I mention their open later than most…. Bon apetit y’all

Amber

Ordered through Door Dash and the food was amazing! I’m always on the hunt for the best Italian food and this place did not disappoint! My only complaint is I wish the Caesar salad had shaved Parmesan instead of grated.

Melanie Tylke

Great mom and pop pizza joint! Delicious pizzas and that is coming from my family who have quite the palette. Love love love the pesto pizza, the aroma beats any chain pizza. Reasonable pricing. Highly recommend. Located in a plaza, so feel free to park on the street or in the plaza when going in to pick up your order. Originally found this gem on an delivery service app, but now I usually order on their direct website hosted by beyond menu vs an affiliate that charges more and pays them less.

Richard Trepsas

Great family owned pizza shop. For 20 years have searched for a great Boston/New York style pizza in San Diego. The only place I ever found was the Venetian over in Point Loma, which is too far from me, now being without a car. Reasonable prices, pizza the way you wanted it and an excellent house salad. Are usually go for takeout there, and they are open late. The first picture is of Leona herself as I am about to pay. She’s working awfully hard, I’ve been there more than a dozen times the past 2 1/2 years and she’s always there making the pizza and manning the counter. This is the kind of business that deserves our support here in City Heights.