Leandro's Cucina Italiana

Walking into Leandri’s Cucina Italiana feels like stepping into a traditional Italian family kitchen. Every dish tells a story—crafted with carefully selected ingredients, authentic recipes, and a passion you can taste from the very first bite.

From handmade fresh pasta and rich, slow-cooked sauces to perfectly baked pizzas and desserts that look like they came straight from an artisanal Italian bakery, every plate is an unforgettable experience.

The service is warm, attentive, and genuinely welcoming—just like a real Italian trattoria.
The atmosphere manages to be both elegant and familiar, making it the perfect place for a romantic dinner, a family gathering, or a night out with friends.

If you’re looking for authenticity, quality, and a culinary experience that feels like home, Leandri’s Cucina Italiana is simply unmissable. More...

Working with Leandro was a pleasant experience. He arrived on time he started to prepare everything for our event very professionally by the time our guests started to arrive. He had everything ready. He also greeted our guests with champagne something I was it expecting him to do. My guests were very impressed with his service. He was very attentive to the needs of all of our guests, making sure their glasses were always full.
He also served the food ( not buffet style)
On the table to each and every guest.
I would hire Leandro again and highly would recommend him to all our friends and family ! More...

From start to finish, everything was exceptional! Professional, accommodating, and attentive in every detail. The presentation was absolutely stunning — a true feast for the eyes before even taking a bite. And those hors d’oeuvres? Perfectly crafted, beautifully balanced, and bursting with delicious, savory flavor. You could tell each piece was made with pride and passion.

Our guests couldn’t stop talking about the food and the level of service. It’s rare to find someone who combines artistry, flavor, and professionalism so seamlessly. Highly recommend for anyone looking to impress — I’ll definitely be booking again! More...

I hired Leandro to cater my 65th birthday party. He turned out to be amazing. His food is delicious and beautifully presented ,he is kind sweet friendly and takes pride in his homemade pasta and well marinated dishes which he prepared on site. He helped with the party and left everything clean. We consider his prices a great deal for the quality of food and service. My friends all raved about the food!. More...

Chef Leandro was wonderful
To work with! From planning the menu, to accommodating last minute special dietary requests, Leandro executed a beautiful Italian dinner for our 50 guests. The food was delicious and perfectly prepared. I will definitely use him for future events! More...

Leandro was fantastic to work with! Very professional and the food was delicious. I look forward to hiring him again!

I was just served a delicious Italian meal with a Brazilian twist. Leandro was delightful to work with. He was very responsive and helpful in planning the menu and made my 70th birthday party one to remember. His wife also came to cook and serve and was just as pleasant and helpful. If you’re looking for a delicious meal and a memorable experience I can highly recommend Leandro’s Cuccina. More...

Leandro and his wife Margarita were amazing. The food was excellent, fresh, and very delicious , and all my guests were impressed. They left the house clean and everything was put away. Thank you Leandro and Margarita for a great experience. More...

Chef Leandro catered my bridal shower and I’m so happy with how everything turned out! The food was a hit, the pastas were delicious, and everyone loved the desserts! I would definitely book him again.

Leandro was such a joy to have at my companies event. The food was impeccable and the customer service was 10/10. He helped with everything from set up to take down. He also made sure that I was being fed while I worked some of our drink stations at the event. If you want authentic and delicious food, I would highly recommend Leandro. More...

Had the most amazing experience with Chef Leandro. 3-day film shoot, and he was there with me every day at 6.00 am with cooking up a hot breakfast. 10/10 service, would absolutely hire again. More...

Chef Leandro's catering service was beyond incredible! He prepared for us a combination of healthy but energetic breakfast and lunch that was exactly what we needed. The salad and pasta were super fresh and delicious, and he was always on time, always ready, and very responsive. The nicest person to work with. We are extremely happy with his services and can't wait to work with him again. Super recommended! More...

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Thank you so much for the fantastic review you gave me Sofia & Josh you are fantastic people, like the whole team at casting cinema. I hope to see you again soon!!

Leandro was responsive from the beginning of our conversations with him and he worked with us on a special menu for our event. He came up with a great custom menu which accommodated several guests with food allergies. The day of our event, he was on time, friendly and very professional. And the food was wonderful! We got a lot of compliments from our guests and everyone was really happy with both the flavors and the presentation of the food. I can’t wait to have him come back and cook for us again! More...

Leandro catered our intimate wedding reception, the food was amazing our guests loved it. Leandro went above and beyond to make not only amazing food but also provided great service, 100000 percent recommend it. Will definitely be hiring him to cater any future events. More...

Chef Leandro and his wife Marigita went above and beyond to make our event unforgettable. The food was absolutely fantastic—beautifully prepared, delicious, and thoughtfully presented. Marigita was a true lifesaver, helping with every detail, from setting up the charcuterie to distributing food, cleaning up, and making sure everything ran seamlessly. I truly couldn’t have pulled off the party without their expertise and teamwork.

Their all-inclusive approach is amazing, and they are such a kind and professional couple. If you’re looking for a chef and team who will handle everything with care and excellence, look no further. I’ll definitely be using their services again in the future. Thank you, Chef Leandro and Marigita, for making our celebration so special! More...

Wonderful, delicious, absolutely delightful!

Our experience was amazing ! Leandro communicated with us and was on time for the event! The food was great and our entire group enjoyed the experience.

Leandro is an excellent chef and a great person. I found him through BARK, when we needed someone to cater a 3 day event for 50 people in a remote location. Leandro enthusiastically assured us that he was happy to do it, and his menu offerings looked wonderful. As it turned out, his food was fantastic and he was always enthusiastic and positive about his work and working with the group. In particular, his home made mushroom raviolis were unbelievably wonderful. Another plus was that he did not lace everything with garlic, he created wonderful flavors with fresh ingredients instead of hiding substandard ingredients behind garlic. For those people who have issues with garlic toxicity, Leandro is a godsend!!! I will will intentionally seek opportunities to work with Leandro again! More...

Amazing food and perfect for our party! The service was fantastic also as they showed up, set up, and made sure the food was ready to serve at the time of our event start. Highly recommend.

Margherita and her daughter prepared our dinner and it was delicious! It was a party of 16 people and the dinner prepared and service was up to par. I would definitely recommend! Leandro was also very communicative through out the process and worked with me to curate the menu within budget. More...

We have tentatively hired Leandro for New Year's Eve, he brought us a taste of his cuisine. Our panel loved him and we will be using him for our 150 size group. The food was quite impressive and the price was amazing. More...

We had a great evening with Leandro as our chef. Every course was outstanding. He was able to accommodate a couple dietary restrictions without compromise.
Hope we have a chance to experience his food again! More...

What a charming talented Chef.
Everything was wonderful- I had guests running out the door after Leandro to tip and compliment his amazing food and remarkable service. Thank you so much! Grazie infinite!!!!! More...

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It was very good food and the service was nice I’ll recommend this service to everyone who is looking to get their great grubs that is great

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It was absolutely wonderful working with Leandro. He was very communicative and willing to work with my numerous asks. He arrived on time and had everything set up by the team arrived. He and his staff member helped clear at the end of the night which was very helpful.

The food was fantastic, the bruschetta was so fresh, you could taste the different types of tomatoes used. The mahi mahi was not fishy at all, but savory and firm.

The tiramisu? 👌🏻

Highly recommend! More...

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Last night, I used Leandro’s Cucina Italiana to do an Italian birthday dinner for me and what professionalism I witnessed and on a scale of 1 - 5, the food and the service was a 15. I will surely be calling on the company again for future events! Thx you More...

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❤️ thank you!!

Leandro was amazing! He prepared our food for a surprise anniversary gift to my wife. Start to finish the food and atmosphere was amazing. Leandro was on time and made us feel like family. Would highly recommend to anyone who asks. Thank you for making our anniversary one to remember More...

Great service, delicious food. Highly recommend for a wonderful private chef experience!

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Thank you so much zoya❤️❤️

Leandro went above and beyond for our mothers day celebration. I had high hopes and he delivered. The food was phenomenal and perfectly prepared. I have to say that I am sucker for lasagna at any Italian food restaurant, and his is now my favorite! I will be using his services again. Thanks Leandro. More...

we agreed on a live pasta station for our event but we got pre cooked food which was just delivered to our home.

The caterer did not even stay for the duration of the event, just setup the food and left.

The chaffing dish wasn’t setup properly as well and the food got cold within 15-20 mins of setting up.

The food for the event ended up being a flop. More...

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My dear friend!! When we spoke on the phone; You specifically told me that you didn't want to spend a lot of money on food!! and I tried to please you by giving you good quality at a low price because you said you didn't want to spend a lot of money on your party (YOUR SON'S BIRTHDAY!!); plus you had 30 children and I let you eat for FREE, and I let you eat the rest of your guests who were 35 adults for $15 per person + 30 children for a total of 65 people!! I have never had a price like this, 2 Starters 2 Main courses. You asked me that you wanted me to prepare the pasta for your customers, but you refused because you wanted to pay!! then all the people ate willingly and you finished the whole buffet and even complimented me!! I don't find what you wrote correct, and not serious on your part, I'm ashamed for you!!

Leandro is the best! Incredibly responsive, thoughtful, flexible and talented. The food is delicious and in abundance. Presentation is beautiful. My family loved everything about the experience and Leandro. Will work with him again. More...

You know when your party is a success when your guests are still raving and talking about the delicious food prepared by Leandro.

I hired Leandro to cater my daughter’s bridal shower for a large group of women. He was quick to respond, reasonably priced, and accommodating even with dietary restrictions.

Our food was fresh, delicious, and authentic. Leandro’s Italian background shines through his cooking. A variety of pastas were freshly prepared and cooked in my kitchen.. Yes, he makes his own pastas, even his gluten free pastas were amazing! He created a fabulous menu and my guests were so impressed, many left with his business card in hand!

The whole experience was truly amazing— Thank you Leandro! More...

Very easy to work with Leandro. Quick response. I didn't try the food before ordering and trusted him. My guests at my baby's 1st birthday said it was delicious. We had so much left over for days but I don't mind it's so tasty. Also, very affordable and reasonable. More...

Leandro was excellent, and if you are ever in Napa, you should book him IMMEDIATELY! I celebrated my 40th birthday with an intimate party of 6 at our AirBnB, and Leandro took wonderful care of us. The food was amazing, service was impeccable, and overall, it was an extraordinary experience! Thank you, Leandro! More...

I hired Chef Leandro to surprise my husband with a delicious meal for Valentine's Day. The experience was beyond my expectations. Chef Leandro turned my kitchen into Leandro's Cucina Italiana and delighted us with magnificent flavors. My husband is a very picky eater and I am a foodie. I asked Leandro to create a menu that would satisfy us both, and he did. He is a true professional and an excellent Chef. The meals he prepared were so flavorful. NO salt or pepper needed! Leandro prepared the meal, set the table, served us and cleaned the kitchen! He did all of that with the warmest smile and the sweetest helper, Victoria. We all felt special. The most amazing dining experience and so affordable. Treat yourself, call Leandro's Cucina Italiana! More...

Leandro is not only a fabulous chef but his personality helped make the dining experience unforgettable. We are lookling forward many more diners with Leadro. I would like to make him my personal chef. More...

It was a wonderful experience. Leandro created a fabulous dinner experience and his personalitly made the evening even more wonderful. We are looking to have him again in the future. More...

Leandro was amazing and easy to work with. So delicious! Everything was so authentic. Would hire again :)

Chef Leandro is a Godsend ! He not only cooked for my holidays party, he taught us so much about the food, preparation, and provided the best service. He is the sweetest guy ever, and I will certainly hire him again. More...

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Thank you so much

Leonardo was so thoughtful, brought the bells and whistle for a wonderful day. Beautiful charcuterie set up, everyone loved the dishes!

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Thank you so much

Working with Leandro was a great experience from start to finish! He traveled to San Jose to cook a private in-home dinner for 2 for my husband's birthday - definitely a smaller group than is typical for a private chef, but he made the evening so perfect for us! The food he prepared was delicious and in addition to arriving on time and leaving our kitchen nice and clean, he was lovely to chat with. We absolutely recommend Leandro and will reach out to him again for any private meals in the future! More...

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Thank you so much

Chef Leandro is something spectacular
Now I can say that I have tried real Italian cuisine!!!!
True I highly recommend… Professional nice and clean! !!
Thank you for making us have a wonderful evening!!!! More...

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Thank you so much

Chef Leandro delighted our friends and family with a fantastic Italian meal. We enjoyed many courses enhanced with this unique twists on traditional dishes. Portions were plentiful. Both he and his helper were are delight. Professional, timely, great communication, and transparent pricing encourages us to. Hire Leandro again. More...

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Thank you so much family