Leo's Italian Social - North Hills

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   Ken

   VIP

   Raleigh

   3 reviews

   1.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   The room was lovely and the service was good, however the food was poor! The chicken parm was deep fried and way too crispy with not enough sauce or cheese. The pasta was supposed to be “herbed pasta”, however it was a pile of clumpy alfredo that must have had entire stick of butter in it and still tasted awful! My wife had the eggplant parm and it was equally bad! I should’ve known better to expect more from a cookie cutter chain restaurant!
   

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   James

   VIP

   Raleigh

   8 reviews

   4.0

   8 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Leo's is a good value. Food is well seasoned and the portion size is generous. I've been to Leo's four times and will return. We typically get some combination of cauliflower bites and beef carpaccio for appetizers, and sometimes Caesar salad. For entrees we've had the salmon, pizza, spaghetti with meatballs, and chicken parmigiana. I would recommend everything above except the chicken parmigiana.
   

   Leo's Italian Social - North HillsResponded 5 days ago

   Thank you for the review! We look forward to hosting you again soon, cheers!
   

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   Kiara

   VIP

   Raleigh

   21 reviews

   3.0

   21 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This was my first visit to Leo’s, chosen by my friend who wanted to try everything fresh before heading elsewhere. Upon my arrival, I approached the desk, and the hostess promptly seated me. The host kindly took my jacket and hung it by the door, which I appreciated. Once seated, my server came over to ask if I needed anything, and I let him know I was waiting for my friend. When my friend arrived, the server returned and was not only friendly but also very knowledgeable about the menu. Since my friend is participating in Dry January, she inquired if the bartender could create any mocktails. He informed us that several drinks could be adapted, and she chose one. Meanwhile, I sampled two red wines: a Red Blend and a Cabernet Sauvignon. I ultimately decided on the Cabernet Sauvignon from Alexander Valley, which was delicious. I ordered the Lobster Corn Chowder from the seasonal menu along with cauliflower, while my friend chose the Chicken Parmesan, which she absolutely loved. The cauliflower was good, though it reminded me of something I had tried before and wasn't particularly unique. Unfortunately, my lobster bisque was bland, lacked flavor, and was served cold—definitely not the way it should be enjoyed. When I mentioned the soup's temperature to our server, he kindly offered to remove it from my bill, which I appreciated. The manager also stopped by to check on us, adding a nice personal touch to our experience. The restaurant itself was clean and well maintained, and I found the parking situation convenient with a garage located underneath. Overall, I’m glad I gave Leo’s a try.
   

   Leo's Italian Social - North HillsResponded 5 days ago

   Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review about your most recent experience with us. We hope you to see you again soon!
   

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   Marc

   VIP

   Raleigh

   2 reviews

   3.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on January 16, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 2

   The food was great. Unfortunately the live music was too loud and just a guy playing southern rock guitar and singing over recorded music. First time i’ve heard Leonard Skynyrd be the backup singers.
   

   Leo's Italian Social - North HillsResponded 1 day ago

   Thank you for taking to leave us a review about your most recent visit; we so happy to know you enjoyed both the food and service and we are truly sorry our live music wasn't your vibe. We hope you to see again, cheers!
   

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   TIA

   Raleigh

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 15, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Not happy about my order. My pizza came  came out cold, and it did not have all the toppings on it that I requested so that should have came with the water. And the waiters was very strange and made me and my friend uncomfortable because he kept coming to our table every 5 to 10 minutes that it was very uncomfortable.
   

   Leo's Italian Social - North HillsResponded 5 days ago

   Thank you for taking time to leave a review about your most recent experience with us. We are truly sorry to learn about both the food and quality of service you received. Please give me a call at 919-424-7441 so that I may learn more about this situation and earn an opportunity to have you come and dine with us again. Best, Chelsea
   

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   Angela

   Raleigh

   9 reviews

   5.0

   9 reviews

   Dined on January 15, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Amazing food, even better service. I've been to Leo's several times and have had a great experience each time. Last night we tried the shrimp scampi, chicken piccata, sausage pizza (OMG), and the gooey butter cake (yes, please)....all superb. The service was fantastic, our waiter was very personable and attentive. Great experience & I'll definitely be back.
   

   Leo's Italian Social - North HillsResponded on January 16, 2025

   Hi Angela, Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience with us at Leo's Italian Social - North Hills. It's wonderful to know that our shrimp scampi, chicken piccata, sausage pizza, and gooey butter cake hit the spot! We're also delighted that you found our service to be fantastic and our waiter to be personable and attentive. Your feedback is greatly appreciated and we look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best, Leo's Management Team
   

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   Debbie

   Raleigh

   2 reviews

   3.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on January 7, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   Took 20 minutes before our server appeared at our table to take our drink orders. We were a party of four, two dinners arrived 5 minutes before the last two dinners arrived. The first two dinners were slightly warm (I am being kind here) as if they had been sitting under heat lamps waiting for the other two dinners. The manager did come over and apoligized, stated that the kitchen got backed up. She did offer us a free dessert which we enjoyed with another dessert. When our bill arrived, we were charged for both desserts. The manager did removed on dessert. Food was just ok.
   

   Leo's Italian Social - North HillsResponded on January 8, 2025

   Hi Debbie, thank you so much for taking the time to leave feedback about your visit last night. We strive to provide the best food and service possible; however, it is clear we missed the mark and for that we sincerely apologize. Additionally, we apologize for that we did not remove both desserts from your check before it was presented as it was our full intention. Please reach out to me directly so that I can have an opportunity to get you back in for another glass of sketchbook wine & some hot, delicious food (919-424-7441). Best, Chelsea
   

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   Stephanie

   VIP

   Chicago

   3 reviews

   1.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on January 4, 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 1

   The food was awful. No flavor and it looked like things were just thrown together. We were crammed into a small both although we had reservations for 5 people. The lighting was bright for an evening dinner. Will not be back.
   

   Leo's Italian Social - North HillsResponded on January 5, 2025

   Thanks for the review, Stephanie. We're sorry to hear that your experience didn't meet your expectations. We take pride in our food and it's disappointing to hear that it didn't hit the mark this time. We'll certainly take your feedback on board and work on improving the flavors and presentation. We hope you'll give us another chance in the future to provide a better dining experience.
   

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   Gabriela

   San Francisco

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on January 1, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The Orecchiette and Carbonara were phenomenal! Great champagne selection as well.
   

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   Leo's Italian Social - North HillsResponded on January 2, 2025

   Thank you so much for the review! We look forward to hosting you again soon, cheers!
   

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    Maneesha

    New York City

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    We had a NYE dinner at Leo’s. Lovely ambiance & good serve. The food was great quality and tasted great!
    

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    Leo's Italian Social - North HillsResponded on January 2, 2025

    Thank you so much for the review! We look forward to hosting you again soon, cheers!
    

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