Leo's was established in 1948 by Panteleone "Leo" Mancieri who had emigrated to the United States in 1927. Leo first came to the U.S. primarily to earn enough money to move back to Italy and open a grocery store. However, it was rough going early on and Panteleone never seemed to earn enough so he could return to his native Italy.
      By the time the Depression had hit, he decided he would stay and go into business for himself. It took some time but eventually he saved enough to open his own restaurant.

Leo's opened in 1948 and was an immediate success, known for cleanliness and home-cooked Italian meals, the restaurant quickly established a following. Throughout the 1950's and 60's Leo's was a popular favorite for the locals. As time went on, Panteleone began to slow down and scaled back the restaurant to take-out only and was open only on the weekends and, by 1976, the restaurant had closed for good.
      In 1999 Mario (Leo's son) and Paul (his grandson) had decided to reopen Leo's. Located close to the original restaurant, Mario and Paul expanded on the original concept of Leo's. Fresh cooked Italian foods were still the mainstays of the menu but with new additions and exciting specials. The restaurant quickly
re-established itself as a popular eatery and continues to expand on Leo's original ideas.

Facts about Leo's Ristorante

Opening: 1948
Initially Closed: 1976
Reopened: 2000
Seating Capacity: 65
Liquor License: Full