Leonore Restaurant

A true hidden gem. In a quiet large plaza with not much going on, this place sparkles like a diamond. The place is very clean, (the bathroom even has wet wipes lol) and the decor is simple but very nice. The food takes a minute to come out but lord that food was GOOD. Worth every spared minute making stuff from scratch.
Tried the margarita pizza, the pasticho (venezuelan lasagna), and the pabellon (shredded beef with rice and beans and sweet plantain and a fried egg). Everything was TOP notch. Really good. Super underrated, but needs more love ! Price is really affordable too!

The food was good, the service was SLOW (but very friendly), and the atmosphere/building was quite charming. We'd visit again!

Food is phenomenal! Get a taste of Italian and Venezuelan style dishes. Staff is great, and they have a nice selection of mixed drinks. The bar side is fun, and Miguel will often times come out. Sit and chat with you. You feeling part of the family here!

I was a little iffy about trying Venezuelan food, but I'm glad I did. We tried 2 different kinds of pizza, and it was great.

1 had ground beef, black beans, and plantains. It was different to be sure but my wife really liked it.

The other was the BBQ Chicken pizza with House Spicy BBQ sauce. Hands down, this is my new favorite BBQ chicken pizza! The chicken is all shredded, not just cut chunks. 10/10.

Will return and would recommend to others. Delicious!!

***Update***

We picked up (2) more BBQ Chicken pizza's for family dinner night last weekend...Delicious!
The 1st trip certainly was no fluke! We also got an order of cheesy bread and its a 10/10 as well.

Absolutely will be back!!!

Wonderful little gem of a place. They make you feel warm and welcomed. Matt is a hoot and made our night awesome.

Still have to give it 5 stars, the food was out of sight! Get the venezuelan food, made with serious love. The pepito sandwich rocked!!! That coleslaw was so tasty on top. The Arepas as good as advertised. Who cares about short staffed or salsa night when you have food this good.

Really enjoyed this place! Small, cozy environment. I got the garlic knots (splurge for the mozzarella) and the Venezuelan shredded beef with fried egg, black beans, rice and avocado. My friend got the veggie pizza and enjoyed it. Our waitress was kind and funny but a little distracted. Cocktails were good!

My wife and I found this amazing hidden gem on accident. We both agree this is a must visit location. We had the Reina Pepiada -Chicken Salad Arepa, Cobb Salad, La Cachetona Salad, Tequenos and garlic knots. When I tell you the food was absolutely delicious, the staff especially our server was the most amazing human being. The only regret we had was not catching his name.

We will be back here for sure. Do yourself a favor if you just want a great spot with good food, service and atmosphere swing by!

Great service from Kachina our waitress. We had bacon flatbread, asado, chicken Alfredo, and tres leches cake which incredible, my daughter’s chocolate cake was very good too.

Came here for the famous hot dog and had a great surprise with their awesome drink selection! And very good prices too… 5 star service, even the owner approached to say hi… Great place, great food, great drinks and great people! Highly recommended ❤

Awesome restaurant that offers gluten free options that taste good! I live two hours away and I always stop by when I’m in town. I absolutely loved the Alfredo with GF noodles and shrimp. I’ve also had the GF pizza before and it’s phenomenal too. Awesome service and awesome food! 10/10 would recommend if you’re gluten intolerant.

I highly recommend this resistant! I suggest the beef lasagna, tequeños, and the barbecue chicken pizza!! Their house made Italian dressing and lasagna are better than what they serve at Olive Garden or Carrabbas! The pink sauce is delicious also! Our service was top notch and very friendly! We’ll definitely be back when we’re in the area!

Everything I've eaten so far has been delicious! Maybe I can try to take a photo next time before I devour it...🍕 🍕 🍕 🍕 🍕 🍕
2024 is off to a delicious start! Pizza and Flatbread are still delicious!

It was a very pleasant visit! Loved the attention & service provided by Jered, food was delicious & very tasty! It took me by surprise as I was not expecting such exquisite place! Definitely looking forward to my next visit! 🇻🇪👍💪🥋🇻🇪

We Ordered: Pepito, Pasticho & for appetizer; Tequeños.

Best place in Roanoke!! Amazing food and drinks!! Kachina and Mat were so friendly, and the service was ON POINT! The Spring Sangria is a must try! Thanks, Mat, for the modifications for my allergy!

I’m half Venezuelan and I have never found a restaurant that serves arepas. This did not disappoint! The portions are generous and absolutely delicious. (Not the best picture, I had to try a bite)

We found this place while traveling through to Florida on the net. We were very pleasantly surprised. Our food; Chicken Marsala and Pasta with meatballs was excellent. Cocktails made correctly, and the music playing was if we ordered the songs ourselves. I do not usually leave reviews but felt the need with this place, we talked about how delicious it was all the way back to our hotel,
Tip 1 hour free parking on the street not sure how to pay, we went at 4PM and no charge for parking after 5PM so we lucked out. If in the area I recommend it the food and atmosphere for us made our night after driving all day on interstates.

Firstly, let me say the place was very clean. The ambiance was perfect for the style of food. The art on the wall was well thought out and very nicely placed. Loved the hand painted metal art that adorned the walls and the painted stained glass design in the larger dining area glass door.
I called 15 minutes before closing and was greeted by the owner who so courteously and patiently took my order with suggestions it being my first time. While I awaited my order I was given a tour and background history of the space.

Nice ambience - upscale but not too fancy. Food was excellent!!! Told the server about my boyfriend's birthday and he comped a delicious dessert. Would definitely return.

The waiter was very friendly and helpful. The food was amazing I really recommend the garlic knots they were amazing.