Leona's

Sheffield and Belmont, Chicago

Score: 82 in February, 1999

Some of the best pizza in Chicago and also excellent pasta, salads, and garlic bread. A great menu as far as variety and flexibility. You can have chicken, ribs, a burger, pasta, pizza, salads, italian appetizers, and lots of other stuff. They also have an interesting menu of drinks, although I just had a beer. Specifically, I had Penne Arrabiata, which was tasty with just about the right amount of spice, but had a lot of big chunky peppers which I could have done without. I had an excellent salad and garlic bread. I've had the pizza on other visits and I know its good.

Service was fast and friendly, although I would have preferred a waitress over our waiter.

Its pleasant and cozy inside, and not cramped or crowded, and in a desirable location. Parking is tough, but usually available on Diversey or Sheffield if you don't mind walking a ways.

It was lively and fun, though maybe a little too dark for me.

The prices are fair and its a good value. Overall a good safe bet with a good variety of food for people who aren't sure exactly what they feel like eating. Dinner for two was around $28.00.