No management was available we were told. The portions were large and the prices are very reasonable for Montclair. is it the same staff??? A very average experience - surprising for Montclair. The service is brisk and you can choose a sidewalk table in bustling Montclair or eat inside. Excellent classic Italian food with plenty of outdoor seating. The chicken dish we ordered included raw uncooked chicken and vegetables that were also undercooked and raw Told us Montclair public water was not good while serving us that water! Thanks again, We met family here for dinner. It involves a specialty pasta with a hearty red sauce, a meatball and a sausage with a healthy dollop of fresh recotta. Claim your business to immediately update business information, respond to reviews, and more! Excellent The food was delicious and the service here is amazing! ripe with choices of fine cuisine. I had veal Milanese and the veal was hard to cut as the veal...was tough. When talking to the waitress about, she just stood...there and smiled like this wasn't the first time that she heard this. Brings you back. When you ask for the manager/owner, he just hides. If you want a better meat, go to Cuban Pete's or Ruthie's for pizza. Thanks again, We met family here for dinner. The service is brisk and you can choose a sidewalk table in bustling Montclair or eat inside. My only negative about Leone's is that it can be a bit loud inside, especially if there's a large party nearby. Before one eats there must be atmosphere and service. Great local restaurant with authentic Italian.... good. It was all amazing for delivery. It was all amazing for delivery. Gordon Ramsey may have filmed a show here but when the circus left town they went back to serving what the animals left behind. We were served pasta that was anything but fresh with a sauce that seemed to have turned. ?is Michael still watching tv and working 2 hours a day????? SUPER GREAT!! Before one eats there must be atmosphere and service. We shared the chicken orzo soup in which the little pieces of chicken were like rubber balls. We love Italian food, but not this food. Carrying out is usually a challenge and delivery even more. more. The food is quite good and authentically Italian. If you want really good Italian food at reasonable prices with plenty of outdoor seating, this is your place! Leone’s has neither. When you ask for the manager/owner, he just hides. My brother loves the place, but to me it "The Ptomaine Palace".More, Once again very good!!!! Not only did the pasta taste like it was cooked in dirty dish water, but the chicken was even worst tasting. The interior and the pandemic driven outdoor seating offer nothing to attract one in a town...ripe with choices of fine cuisine. We love Italian food, but not this food. It involves a specialty pasta with a hearty red sauce, a meatball and a sausage with a healthy dollop of fresh recotta. Thanks again. Order food online at Leone's Ristorante and Pizzeria, Montclair with Tripadvisor: See 123 unbiased reviews of Leone's Ristorante and Pizzeria, ranked #44 on Tripadvisor among 211 restaurants in Montclair. there and smiled like this wasn't the first time that she heard this. The portions were large and the prices are very reasonable for Montclair. We love Italian food, but not this food. is it the same staff??? Ordered the calamari, Cesar salad, shrimp Alfredo, beef short rib pasta and a pizza. Very flavorful and yummmmmmmmy! Most of the original staff is gone. Disgusting. Can a gluten free person get a good meal at this restaurant? If you grew up Italian, some variation of that was on your table every Sunday afternoon. This is a restaurant to avoid. ?thank you, Hotels near Alonzo F. Bonsal Wildlife Preserve, Hotels near (EWR) Newark Liberty Intl Airport, Hotels near (JFK) John F. Kennedy Intl Airport, Restaurants near Leone's Ristorante and Pizzeria, American Restaurants for Lunch in Montclair, Indian Restaurants for Lunch in Montclair, Late Night American Restaurants in Montclair, Restaurants for Group Dining in Montclair, Restaurants with Outdoor Seating in Montclair. Don’t walk, run!More, Went there wit 8 people for my mothers birthday, ordered the chicken parm with pasta. Wait staff not well trained. Very flavorful and yummmmmmmmy! After 30 minutes of trying to figure out what to eat as we walked down the streets of Upper Montclair, we finally made up our minds and decided to go to Leone's. ?is Michael still watching tv and working 2 hours a day????? Are you sure you want to delete this question? My brother loves the place, but to me it "The Ptomaine Palace".More, Once again very good!!!! If you want a better meat, go to Cuban Pete's or Ruthie's for pizza. It involves a specialty pasta with a hearty red sauce, a meatball and a sausage with a healthy dollop of fresh recotta. It is a friendly local crowd though so it's not a deal breaker.More, We were a Big group, and Found plenty of space at Leone’s. is on a quieter side street so the atmosphere was quite nice. The food was delicious and the service here is amazing! Their food habits will kill someone if they’re not careful. Given the quality of the food and the reasonable prices, they often have large groups. Note: your question will be posted publicly on the Questions & Answers page. Don’t walk, run!More, Went there wit 8 people for my mothers birthday, ordered the chicken parm with pasta. Brings you back. Couldn’t get water for our table despite multiple requests. If you grew up Italian, some variation of that was on your table every Sunday afternoon. Copyright © 2004–2020 Yelp Inc. Yelp, , and related marks are registered trademarks of Yelp. Thanks again. Entrees were all priced under $20.00.More, I met a friend for dinner and we wanted a restaurant that had outdoor seating. there and smiled like this wasn't the first time that she heard this. Brings you back. We were served pasta that was anything but fresh with a sauce that seemed to have turned. If you want really good Italian food at reasonable prices with plenty of outdoor seating, this is your place! If you want really good Italian food at reasonable prices with plenty of outdoor seating, this is your place!More, We eat fairly regularly at Leone's -- I'd say twice a month. If you want a better meat, go to Cuban Pete's or Ruthie's for pizza. Are you sure you want to delete this question? Brings you back. No management was available we were told. And then there’s the food. My brother loves the place, but to me it "The Ptomaine Palace". Stayed at the MC autograph and had delivery to our room. The portions were large and the prices are very reasonable for Montclair. SUPER GREAT!! If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. Nice service, But the pizzas were a bit average. Leone's Ristorante and Authentic Brick Oven Pizza: Gordon Ramsey Did Not Perform a Miracle - See 122 traveler reviews, 7 candid photos, and great deals for Montclair, NJ, at Tripadvisor. Told us Montclair public water was not good while serving us that water! Did not offer bottled alternative. It is a friendly local crowd though so it's not a deal breaker.More, We were a Big group, and Found plenty of space at Leone’s. There is a small "Specials" menu that sometimes includes an old favorite for Italian families: Sunday Sauce or Sunday Gravy. The food was classic Italian and was very good. There is a small "Specials" menu that sometimes includes an old favorite for Italian families: Sunday Sauce or Sunday Gravy. My husband had veal Marsala which was fair. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. This is a restaurant to avoid. is on a quieter side street so the atmosphere was quite nice. Couldn’t get water for our table despite multiple requests. Disgusting. So where to start. Tasty pizza was served lukewarm while the restaurant itself was cold. Don’t walk, run! If you want a better meat, go to Cuban Pete's or Ruthie's for pizza. We found this restaurant while walking around and were glad we decided to eat here. Most of the original staff is gone. Their food habits will kill someone if they’re not careful. We love Italian food, but not this food. The interior and the pandemic driven outdoor seating offer nothing to attract one in a town...ripe with choices of fine cuisine. There is a small "Specials" menu that sometimes includes an old favorite for Italian families: Sunday Sauce or Sunday Gravy. Couldn’t get water for our table despite multiple requests. There is plenty of outdoor seating and the sidewalk is very wide here and it...is on a quieter side street so the atmosphere was quite nice. We shared the chicken orzo soup in which the little pieces of chicken were like rubber balls. A very average experience - surprising for Montclair. Leone’s has neither. It involves a specialty pasta with a hearty red sauce, a meatball and a sausage with a healthy dollop of fresh recotta. more. No management was available we were told. When talking to the waitress about, she just stood...there and smiled like this wasn't the first time that she heard this. Gordon Ramsey may have filmed a show here but when the circus left town they went back to serving what the animals left behind. We found this restaurant while walking around and were glad we decided to eat here. Gordon Ramsey may have filmed a show here but when the circus left town they went back to serving what the animals left behind. Given the quality of the food and the reasonable prices, they often have large groups. My only negative about Leone's is that it can be a bit loud inside, especially if there's a large party nearby. Took his tv out and now spends most of his time at a bar across the street. Carrying out is usually a challenge and delivery even more. Try this place! My brother loves the place, but to me it "The Ptomaine Palace". was tough. Did not offer bottled alternative. There is plenty of outdoor seating and the sidewalk is very wide here and it...is on a quieter side street so the atmosphere was quite nice. The pasta is always served al dente and the meats are cooked to order. The food is quite good and authentically Italian. Leone’s Since 1995 Home of the Italian American Cuisine.. 973-509-9077 19 S Park St, Montclair, NJ 07042 Try this place! Are you sure you want to delete this answer? So where to start. Get quick answers from Leone's Ristorante and Pizzeria staff and past visitors. This is everything a restaurant shouldn’t be and everything a bad restaurant is. Ordered the calamari, Cesar salad, shrimp Alfredo, beef short rib pasta and a pizza. Will not return. If you grew up Italian, some variation of that was on your table every Sunday afternoon. And then there’s the food. Will not return. We rank these hotels, restaurants, and attractions by balancing reviews from our members with how close they are to this location. The pasta is always served al dente and the meats are cooked to order. Note: your question will be posted publicly on the Questions & Answers page. Given the quality of the food and the reasonable prices, they often have large groups. Get quick answers from Leone's Ristorante and Pizzeria staff and past visitors. We were served pasta that was anything but fresh with a sauce that seemed to have turned. We were served pasta that was anything but fresh with a sauce that seemed to have turned. Wait staff not well trained. Stayed at the MC autograph and had delivery to our room.