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Leone's Restaurant | Our Story

Twenty Years of Honest Italian-American Cooking

The Leone's built this place from scratch on Main Street in Conway, South Carolina. A family kitchen that's been feeding this town for more than two decades without ever cutting a corner.
A Northern Italian Kitchen Takes Root in the South

A Northern Italian Kitchen Takes Root in the South

Leone's has been a fixture of Conway's historic downtown for over two decades — recipes that came with the family, cooked fresh every single day.
The Deli Counter and the Dinner Table

The Deli Counter and the Dinner Table

By day, the counter runs Mortadella, Prosciutto di Parma, and capicola on crusty rolls. Come evening, the same kitchen shifts to white-tablecloth Italian — a completely different feel.
Everything Made by Hand, Every Day

Everything Made by Hand, Every Day

Pete's meatballs are hand-rolled from veal, beef, and pork, braised in house-made marinara. The lasagna — his personal favorite — is slow-braised ragù layered between fresh pasta sheets, made to order.
Sunday Dinner, Any Day of the Week

Sunday Dinner, Any Day of the Week

Guests keep reaching for the same words: it feels like Sunday dinner at home. That's not atmosphere design — it's what happens when the family behind the restaurant is genuinely glad you walked in.