Da Leo Italian Restaurant & Pizza

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  cloe gibbons

  ·4 weeks ago

  “We were a party of 12 last night. First of all only having Chardonnay by the glass was quite disappointing as I didn’t wanna spend £28 for a bottle of white wine to be honest. Then we wanted a bottle of Prosecco and they didn’t have that either just miniature bottles which I found a little disappointing given they are an Italian. The starters were lovely we had bruschetta, garlic mushrooms and the truffle arancini was delicious. Then the mains come and someone had t bone and it was so fatty and tough, but they didn’t like to say anything. My partner got fruti di mare and said it wasn’t great, I had carbonara and I couldn’t eat it so someone else finished it. We’re not the party to complain to be honest so I didn’t find it terrible enough to raise an issue but I probably would not come again. A lot of us said the food didn’t taste amazing. Pistachio tiramisu again wasn’t great, quite dry and not moist. The staff were very helpful and always on hand. But the mains did let it down in my personal opinion.”

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  Elizabeth Venners

  ·1 month ago

  “Fabulous place for our birthday/ wedding anniversary celebration. Nine of us , aged 14 years old to grandparents and parents aged in between, all had a great night. The food was all very good quality and excellent value. The menu catered for all of our fussy eaters tastes. The atmosphere was warm, welcoming and fun. The owner was amazing. He kept all of us entertained, particularly our 16 and 17 year old grandsons, not an easy task !!!! Thank you to all the staff for a super evening.”

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  Lee Dovey

  ·1 month ago

  “I'd so love to give this place five stars because I've just had the tastiest steak I've ever had in my life. Seriously, it was that good. My wife's pasta was a bit of a let down though. There was only four pieces of chicken in it and it was a bit bland. So three stars will have to do.”

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  R M

  ·4 months ago

  “Good food and a nice atmosphere, but a very disappointing experience overall. I ordered a steak and asked to have pasta instead of potatoes. At no point did the waiter mention that this substitution would cost an extra £7.95. Finding such a significant charge only when the bill arrived felt like a rip-off. To make matters worse, a 10% service charge was automatically added to the bill, including on the undisclosed surcharge. While service charges are common in the UK, unexpected extras and a lack of transparency are not. The owner has since clarified that the service charge was optional. However, this was never mentioned by the waiter and it appeared on the bill as a standard charge, so I naturally assumed it had to be paid. As a foreign visitor unfamiliar with UK restaurant practices, I had no reason to know I could ask for it to be removed. More importantly, the real issue remains the lack of transparency. I paid approximately £12 in additional charges that were never disclosed before ordering. Charging customers for extras is perfectly acceptable; failing to tell them beforehand is not. What made the £7.95 surcharge even more surprising is that pasta is hardly a premium substitute and is often no more expensive than potatoes. The food itself was good and the restaurant has a pleasant atmosphere, but hidden or undisclosed charges significantly undermine the overall experience. Clear communication about pricing is a basic expectation, especially for visitors unfamiliar with local practices. Unfortunately, what could have been an enjoyable dining experience was overshadowed by these unexpected costs. Given the way this was handled, I will not be returning. That is a shame, because the food was good and the atmosphere pleasant, but transparency and honesty are just as important as the quality of the meal.”

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  Dana

  ·4 months ago

  “Every time you eat at Da Leo you can't say the food wasn't good, everything is good there. The atmosphere is nice and the waiters are so kind that they make you feel very good.”

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  Karolina

  ·6 months ago

  “Clean, welcoming restaurant with attentive staff. Service was fast.The calamari and arancini starters were very tasty. The pizza was delicious, generously topped, and the chilli oil was a great addition. The risotto had plenty of toppings as well, though the rice was slightly undercooked. The tiramisu was good but not very moist.”

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  Ytene Lady

  ·9 months ago

  “17 of us visiting family in Doncaster pre booked for lunch. Having no previous experience of the restaurant or area, it was a great choice! Friendly, welcoming and professional front of house. All meals (no pre orders) came out together and were delicious. A great experience. Recommend.”

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  RK LaFleur

  ·11 months ago

  “Pizza is incredibly good, had takeaway tonight and loved every single bite. Fresh, thin dough with good quality toppings. Best pizza in my opinion.”

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  Emma D-P

  ·1 year ago

  “So good I had to review. We visited on Christmas Eve and couldn’t have had a better time. Old school warm and attentive service and high quality, delicious food. My Mum is a vegan and struggles to find places to eat in Donny, but the chef and team were so accommodating and she really enjoyed her meal too. Will definitely be visiting again soon!”

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  Kirsten Ridley

  ·1 year ago

  “⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We finally ventured out to try Da Leo Italian Restaurant in Doncaster after seeing so many great reviews online – and I'm so glad we did! The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, the staff were brilliant, and the food was absolutely fantastic. What really stood out to us was how family-friendly it is – the staff spoke directly to our little boy, not just through us as parents, which really made him feel special. It's those little touches that go a long way! If I had to suggest anything, maybe just allow a bit more time between courses to enjoy each one fully – but honestly, that’s a tiny thing compared to how great everything else was. We’ll definitely be back – thank you so much to the team for a lovely evening! xx”

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