Ristorante da leo In Grottaferrata

Excellent seafood restaurant in Grottaferrata...

The owner is incredibly kind and generous! He gave me 5 euros just for text message. Not something you see every day—really shows the good heart behind this place. Respect

I don't understand why I've been coming across restaurants where wine service is so sloppy lately. As if it were a chore to be gotten rid of as quickly as possible. Perhaps it's due to the decreasing consumption seen everywhere these days. Who knows. The chef's welcome was nice, although I would have appreciated knowing what it was about without having to ask. Leo is definitely a good restaurant; the service is informal, friendly, pleasant, and quick...the dishes follow one another at the right pace. The cuisine is very good, with excellent ingredients and excellent preparation. And what more can I say? If that were all, Leo's would be a restaurant like any other. And then there's more. A chef can simply cook to satisfy diners' appetites, or he can try to evoke emotions. I don't know what other dishes here can evoke emotions, but the zabaglione gelato, with its pronounced Marsala and delicate hint of cooked meat, took me back to my childhood, when I watched, eagerly awaiting my first taste, the adults patiently preparing zabaglione—the cream, not the gelato—over a low heat or in a double boiler. It's true that cooking is also about memory, it can evoke memories, feelings, and if a dish succeeds, it's only right to say bravo, Chef, bravo, Leo.

First of all, I want to say a word against those who give one star for the most abstract and fanciful reasons... stay home. I ate at this restaurant a year ago and forgot to review it. I think the food is excellent... the location is very nice, and the service is impeccable. I have a complaint about the price, though, because I find it a bit high, but that's normal here in Grottaferrata.

A fantastic experience every time Top quality

Excellent food served by very friendly staff. Wine prices are a bit high.

We had a wonderful time. The staff were very professional and friendly, especially Riccardo, who made us feel at home. The food was excellent, very fresh and high-quality. A huge thank you to chef Mauro. Everything was delicious. I highly recommend it.

Dinner with friends, we ate excellent raw seafood and delicious cooked dishes. Two first courses (scampi and flower cream packets/spaghetti with clams and squid) had the table split on which was better. The fritturinana to finish was plentiful and expertly fried. Compliments. Excellent wine selection, always pay attention to the price, which should be disclosed if not on the menu. Friendly and unobtrusive service; I felt as if I'd been there several times before, not just the first time—perfect timing. Desserts were delicious.

“For five years now, Leo has become a constant half of our family celebrations, and he always manages to amaze us with his professionalism, new proposals and attention to the customer, all topped off with excellent service in the dining room and friendliness. It is definitely worth a stop! PS: Try the anchovies with centrifuged butter.”

An unforgettable taste experience at Leo in Grottaferrata What can I say… let's start from the assumption that the location is a real gem, perfectly set in one of the historic buildings of the splendid town of Grottaferrata. The welcome is superb, thanks to Leonardo – the owner – and his impeccable dining room staff, always attentive and friendly. We have been frequenting this restaurant since 2018, and since then the watchword has always been one: taste. The fish, from raw to cooked, is always a certainty, thanks to the obsessive care in the choice of raw materials, always very fresh and of the highest quality. The first and second courses are a journey through unique flavors, thanks to surprising combinations that follow the rhythm of the seasons and the availability of the products. And what about the desserts? In addition to having spectacular presentations, they manage to give the palate unforgettable emotions, with a perfect balance between taste and creativity. All the courses are accompanied by an impeccable selection of wines, expertly recommended by Riccardo, always ready to guide you in the right choice. To conclude: you don't need to go to the seaside to eat excellent fish... just come to Leo!