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Address: 29 S Frederick Ave, Oelwein, IA 50662
Phone: (319) 283-1655
Website: http://www.leositaliandining.com/
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Nomdeplume
I don’t live in Oelwein. I traveled 35 minutes just to try something new. Turns out, I should’ve saved the gas and stayed local. The service was one of the worst I’ve ever experienced, and it wasn’t because they were short-staffed. Leo’s just sorely lacked the service one would expect, considering the over-inflated prices on their menu.
Our server barely checked on us. We had to flag her down just to ask for condiments after our food was finally brought to us. Not only did it take nearly 50 minutes to get our food, but patrons who came in after us, locals most likely, received faster service.
One of my table mates ordered a beer and was brought a mixed drink. Instead of taking accountability for the mixup, our server blamed the bar for making the wrong drink. That may have been the case, but she was the one who took his order. He ordered a beer and didn’t receive a beer. It only got worse from there. My husband ordered a bacon cheeseburger, only to be presented with a burger that was half cooked, half raw. It definitely wasn’t worth its $14.29 price tag. I ordered the Taste of Italy, and I’m still trying to wrap my head around the fact that what came out on my plate somehow managed to cost $21.99. It was bland and lukewarm at best. In all honesty, it tasted like a store-bought frozen dish that they just warmed up and haphazardly threw on a plate.
Needless to say, I will not be a repeat customer. Once was more than enough for both my tastebuds and my wallet.
As evidenced by my take-home box, I didn’t enjoy my meal enough to eat even half of it.
ETA (in response to the reply): We had two separate tickets for a total of four people. My table mate asked for a beer menu and one was provided. He chose his beer of choice and was brought a mixed drink instead. A double shot of some kind. And as far as I know, it’s illegal to leave with an open container of alcohol. So, no, he did not get it to go. Our server took no accountability, negating the fact that she was the one who brought him the beer menu in the first place and was the one who took his order. She blamed the bar instead and didn’t even offer to make it right. You may very well serve hot meals, but mine most certainly wasn’t. It was bland and lukewarm, as I previously stated. The burger had chunks of uncooked meat. It wasn’t rare. There’s a difference between rare and uncooked. It never should have been brought out that way.
And after reading the other reviews, it doesn’t appear that you are properly addressing the issues at hand, as this doesn’t seem to be a singular occurrence.
… moreOur server barely checked on us. We had to flag her down just to ask for condiments after our food was finally brought to us. Not only did it take nearly 50 minutes to get our food, but patrons who came in after us, locals most likely, received faster service.
One of my table mates ordered a beer and was brought a mixed drink. Instead of taking accountability for the mixup, our server blamed the bar for making the wrong drink. That may have been the case, but she was the one who took his order. He ordered a beer and didn’t receive a beer. It only got worse from there. My husband ordered a bacon cheeseburger, only to be presented with a burger that was half cooked, half raw. It definitely wasn’t worth its $14.29 price tag. I ordered the Taste of Italy, and I’m still trying to wrap my head around the fact that what came out on my plate somehow managed to cost $21.99. It was bland and lukewarm at best. In all honesty, it tasted like a store-bought frozen dish that they just warmed up and haphazardly threw on a plate.
Needless to say, I will not be a repeat customer. Once was more than enough for both my tastebuds and my wallet.
As evidenced by my take-home box, I didn’t enjoy my meal enough to eat even half of it.
ETA (in response to the reply): We had two separate tickets for a total of four people. My table mate asked for a beer menu and one was provided. He chose his beer of choice and was brought a mixed drink instead. A double shot of some kind. And as far as I know, it’s illegal to leave with an open container of alcohol. So, no, he did not get it to go. Our server took no accountability, negating the fact that she was the one who brought him the beer menu in the first place and was the one who took his order. She blamed the bar instead and didn’t even offer to make it right. You may very well serve hot meals, but mine most certainly wasn’t. It was bland and lukewarm, as I previously stated. The burger had chunks of uncooked meat. It wasn’t rare. There’s a difference between rare and uncooked. It never should have been brought out that way.
And after reading the other reviews, it doesn’t appear that you are properly addressing the issues at hand, as this doesn’t seem to be a singular occurrence.
Hance Throckmorton
Leo’s was sooo good! Their garlic bread with cheese, is like, this superbly made cheese toast. It is fantastic. See pic. Of course you get more than the 2 peices in the pic.
We also had Chicken Alfredo and the onion rings were really good. I had a chicken bacon ranch wrap which although not Italian was wonderfully fresh, with a good amount of chicken. Will definitely be back.
6-26-22. We took the little elevator ride up to the bar upstairs. Had some drinks and a pizza which was really good. So far Leo’s has never disappointed.
… moreWe also had Chicken Alfredo and the onion rings were really good. I had a chicken bacon ranch wrap which although not Italian was wonderfully fresh, with a good amount of chicken. Will definitely be back.
6-26-22. We took the little elevator ride up to the bar upstairs. Had some drinks and a pizza which was really good. So far Leo’s has never disappointed.
Robert Kober
Not our best dining experience by far. You could tell by the pictures that I had a burger that was half raw and half cooked and lo and behold the melted swiss cheese that should be on a Reuben was put on top of coleslaw so it was not melted. The fettuccine alfredo was so good that it wasn’t even touched much, by the looks of the picture it was said that the fettucini Alfredo could have been better at home out of a jar. Remember that this is my opinion but my opinion also is that I will not be going back. It wasn’t all bad the lemonade was great.
Our servers name was Lacey, wasn’t very friendly. Seemed to be aware of everyone but us. Maybe if I was a local I would have better service.
… moreOur servers name was Lacey, wasn’t very friendly. Seemed to be aware of everyone but us. Maybe if I was a local I would have better service.
Raul Cuellar
Really nice Italian restaurant in Oelwein, IA. Delicious food and friendly service makes this restaurant a gem. Don’t miss the upstairs lounge Generations.
… moreJason Thompson
Had supper upstairs sat night, ordered a burger done med. It came out so well done it was hard to chew . Mentioned this to the server and she just said I’ll take a couple of bucks off, and walked off. My wife ordered a chicken sandwich no bun, it came with a bun. They did have a big group there but other than that not busy bad service
… moreAmelia Chilling
My family ordered chicken parm, chicken pesto Alfredo, mozzarella sticks, and spinach dip. Genuinely some of the BEST Italian food I’ve had in a while. So freaking good. The sauce did not taste canned, the chicken was extremely tender, and noodles were cooked just right to me. We will be back.
… moreMidwest Wandering
Good stop and the salad I ordered was very good. Lacey the server did a great job and gave some good recommendation for food. The atmosphere was quiet but not library. Restrooms were clean. Good stop and I will visit again.
… moreCourtney D
Very disappointed by the food. We were excited to visit since we’d heard such good things but I couldn’t finish my dish. The sauce tasted of sour milk. The waitress was very sweet but it took 30+ minutes to get our food and tables seated after us got food before us. I can see why its a charming little place but we won’t return.
In response to management- I ordered the Alfredo and my coworker the pasta bread bowl. I didnt tell the waitress about my food because I could see she wasn’t having a great shift. She accidentally spilled ranch an herself and I held the tray for her and gave her my napkin while she cleaned up. The receipt machine kept jamming on her as well. I didnt want to make her night worse by sending back my dish so I told her I was full, paid and left. The only negative of my visit was the food and wait time which felt longer than necessary given what we had ordered and what was coming out before our food.
… moreIn response to management- I ordered the Alfredo and my coworker the pasta bread bowl. I didnt tell the waitress about my food because I could see she wasn’t having a great shift. She accidentally spilled ranch an herself and I held the tray for her and gave her my napkin while she cleaned up. The receipt machine kept jamming on her as well. I didnt want to make her night worse by sending back my dish so I told her I was full, paid and left. The only negative of my visit was the food and wait time which felt longer than necessary given what we had ordered and what was coming out before our food.
Mark Ramlo
Spaghetti and meatballs, with plan tomato sauce, same sauce used on the Ravioli, Meatballs and Ravioli were good but how about some flavor in the sauce. Who doesn’t offer garlic bread/toast with pasta? The plain homemade bread was good but! It is an Italian restaurant after all, good thing we had stuff at home to fix the taste. Definitely not what I remember it tasting like before.
Fish bites and chips with a cup of coleslaw, ok.
Was going to try a pizza on Saturday but kinda scared to,, afraid it won’t taste like the families history as been.
Maybe the next trip home.
Stopped back today, went with pizza and Fish n chips special along with a loaf of homemade Italian bread.
We will be back again, love the pizza and my daughter loves your bread!
… moreFish bites and chips with a cup of coleslaw, ok.
Was going to try a pizza on Saturday but kinda scared to,, afraid it won’t taste like the families history as been.
Maybe the next trip home.
Stopped back today, went with pizza and Fish n chips special along with a loaf of homemade Italian bread.
We will be back again, love the pizza and my daughter loves your bread!
Season Corbin
All of the waitstaff is absolutely amazing! The food is spectacular! Would highly recommend!! Thank you for a wonderful meal!
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