Leonardo’s Pizza

Good pizza! The deep dish is amazing. The torpedoes are also good. Service is pretty fast, however prices are rather high. Two of us ended up spending roughly $ 50 there! Luckily we had a $ 50 gift certificate.
The décor is interesting. Fake grapes hang from the ceiling, and the lighting is cool. Good place for families if you don’t mind paying a bit!

Leonardo’s makes darn good pizza. If you’re a fan of deep dish with a thick, bready crust, you will love it. Instead of traditional sauce, they use diced tomatoes, which gives it a unique taste and texture. However, if you don’t like chunks of tomatoes, this might not be the pizza for you. Also, be aware: The prices are higher than you’ll pay at a chain restaurant — but you will also taste the difference.
The La Gondola menu has never wow’d me, although I’ve eaten their food on several occasions over the past 15 years. The pasta is very basic and bland to me, and none of the sandwiches are anything to write home about. La Gondola bread has a sweeter quality that tastes to me like grocery store bakery loafs. If you want the best gondola (or ‘torpedo’) in Peoria, go to Avantis. Avantis bread tastes fresh baked.
The War Memorial location still has all of the Leonardos décor. It’s a really nice little space with lots of character. Weekends can be incredibly busy (sometimes with live music), so I prefer the quietness of a week night dine-​in. It’s a great place for a date or for catching up with friends!