Leona's Cucina Italiana Menu

Welcome to Leona's Cucina Italiana, a charming gem located in the heart of San Diego at 4748 University Ave. This family-owned eatery is celebrated for its outstanding Italian cuisine that pays homage to traditional flavors. As you dive into the menu, prepare for an exciting array of dishes that highlight the essence of Italy.

  • Calzones: Enormous and delectable, they're a crowd favorite.
  • Pizza: Renowned for its Boston/New York style, customers rave about the alfredo pizza and hearty marinara options.
  • Pasta: Diverse offerings that cater to all tastes.
  • Service: Friendly and attentive, ensuring a warm dining experience.

Join the locals who keep coming back for more of Leona's delightful dishes and inviting atmosphere—truly a must-visit for any food lover!

Chicken

Chicken Florence

Sauteed in olive oil, fresh garlic, fresh basil in a marinara sauce.

US$19.99

Chicken Alla Rosa

Sauteed in olive oil, fresh mushroom, fresh basil, fresh garlic, in a creamy white sauce w/ a touch of marinara sauce.

US$20.99

Chicken Picatta

Sauteed w/ olive oil, fresh garlic, capers and lemon.

US$18.99

Chicken Carbonara

Delicious spaghetti with chicken, bacon bits, parsley and a creamy white sauce. Comes with garlic bread. Soup or salad

US$18.99

Chicken Parmigiana

Topped w/ marinara sauce, mozzerella cheese and spaghetti.

US$17.99

Vegetarian W/ Provolone Cheese

US$11.99

Salami W/ Mayo & Mustard

US$12.99

Pastrami W/ Mayo & Mustard

US$12.99

Ham & Cheese W/ Oil And Vinegar

US$12.50

Torpedo-The Works

W / oil and vinegar, imported mortadella and Italian salami.

US$12.99

Roast Beef W/ Mayo & Mustard

US$12.99

Leona’s Subs

Appetizers

Stuffed Knot

Golden-brown garlic knot dipped in our signature garlic butter and herbs. Stuffed with mozzarella cheese, jalapenos, and pepperoni. Served with a 2 oz container of marinara or house made ranch.

US$2.50

8 Jalapeno Peppers

US$10.99

8 Jumbo Chicken Wings

US$10.99

Pesto Or Alfredo Bread Sticks

US$11.99

Garlic Knots

6 Golden-brown garlic knots topped with garlic and herbs, served with a side of marinara sauce.

US$7.99

12 Jumbo Chicken Wings

US$13.99

8 Mozzarella Sticks

US$10.99

Cheesy Bread Sticks

US$10.99

Calamari Or Breaded Shrimp

US$13.99

8 Chicken Strips

US$10.99

French Fries

US$5.99

2 Garlic Bread W/ Cheese

US$7.99

Side Order Of Garlic Bread

US$5.99

Garlic Knot

Golden-brown garlic knot topped with garlic and fresh herbs. Served with a 2 oz container of marinara or homemade ranch.

US$1.50

Classic Anti-Pasta Salad

Green mix, red onions, fresh tomatoes, mortadella salami, provolone, romano cheese, pepperoncinis and black olives.

US$12.99

House Salad

Green mix, red onions, fresh tomatoes, home style croutons, black olives, topped w/ mozzarella cheese.

US$10.99

Caeser Salad

Romaine lettuce, red onions, fresh tomatoes, home style croutons, topped w/ romano cheese.

US$11.99

Greek Salad

Romaine lettuce, red onions, fresh tomatoes, feta, romano cheese and kalamata olives.

US$11.99

Fresh Salad

Slices

1 Slice, 1 Soda And 1 Salad

US$14.00

3 Slices And 1 Soda

US$13.00

2 Slices And 1 Soda

US$11.00

Any Slice

1 topping slice.

US$4.99

Can Soda

US$2.50

Powerade

A combination of electrolytes and carbohydrates that provide effective hydration and energy.

US$2.75

Bottle Water

US$2.50

2 Liter Soda

US$4.50

Six Pack Soda

US$8.50

Beverages

Homemade Soups

Chicken Noodle Soup W/ Garlic Bread

US$8.99

Clam Chowder W/ Garlic Bread

US$8.99

Minestrone Soup W/ Garlic Bread

US$7.99

14" Heart Shape Pizza

For only the month of February get your 2 topping heart shape pizza and celebrate with the love of your life.

US$16.74

Mozzarella Cheese Large 16"

US$19.50

Spinaccoli Pizza

Mozzarella cheese, spinach, fresh garlic, broccoli, artichoke hearts.

US$18.00

One Topping Giant 18" Pizza

US$24.75

Meat Lovers

Mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, Canadian bacon, meatballs & sausage.

US$19.50

One Topping Small 10" Pizza

US$16.75

Mozzarella Cheese Huge Calzone 14"

US$14.50

The Love

Give a try to our new offering! "The Love Pizza" Marinara, Fresh Mozzarella, Pepperoni, Fresh Basil, and topped with Hot Honey and Ricotta cheese. Don't pass on this limited opportunity, try it now!!

US$17.00

Chicken Pizza

Mozzarella cheese, fresh mushrooms, chicken breast, bell peppers.

US$20.00

Pizza Margarita

Mozzarella cheese, olive oil, fresh basil, fresh garlic, tomatoes.

US$18.00

Vegetarian Feast

Mozzarella cheese, mushrooms, black olives, onions, green peppers, tomatoes.

US$18.00

One Topping Medium 14" Pizza

US$20.25

Four Cheese

Mozzarella cheese, ricotta, feta, provolone.

US$19.50

Pizza Blanca

Mozzarella cheese, ricotta, fresh basil, fresh garlic.

US$19.00

Mozzarella Cheese Small 10"

US$14.50

Mozzarella Cheese Giant 18"

US$21.50

Greek Pizza

Mozzarella cheese, feta, kalamata olives, tomatoes, red onions.

US$17.95

One Topping Large 16" Pizza

US$22.49

Pesto Pizza

Mozzarella cheese, pesto sauce, sun-dried tomatoes, fresh garlic, basil.

US$19.50

Leona’s “Deluxe”

Pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms, olives, onions, green peppers.

US$19.50

Alfredo Pizza

Mozzarella cheese, alfredo sauce, fresh basil, garlic & fresh tomatoes.

US$19.50

One Topping Huge Calzone 14"

US$16.75

Mexican Leona's Pizza

Enjoy this Mexican pizza with Beans, Chorizo, Bacon, Jalapenos, Onions and Ham.

US$19.99

Pizza Florence

Mozzarella, olive oil, spinach, garlic, ricotta, feta cheese (no sauce).

US$19.00

Mozzarella Cheese Medium 14"

US$17.50

BBQ Chicken

Mozzarella cheese, BBQ sauce, chicken breast, mushrooms, onions.

US$19.50

The Hawaiian

Mozzarella cheese, Canadian bacon & pineapple.

US$17.00

Pizza

Specials

Wings & Pizza Special

16" large pizza w/ 2 toppings, 12 jumbo buffalo, wings (spicy or bbq) & 2 litre soda.

US$38.99

Leona’s Family Special

16" large pizza w/ one topping, large spaghetti, large lasagna, 4 slices of garlic bread, large caeser salad, 2 lt. Soda.

US$49.99

Leona’s Special

14" med. Pizza w/ mozzarellla cheese & 2 toppings, jumbo wings (spicy or b. B. Q), small salad.

US$35.99

(2) 16 “ Large Pizza

W/ mozzarella cheese and 2 toppings.

US$35.99

Party Pizza Special

18" giant w/ mozzarella cheese, 2 toppings & 2 lt. Soda.

US$24.99

(3) Medium (14") Pizza

W/ 3 topping each.

US$45.99

Leona’s Dinner For 2

Includes garlic bread and salad of your choice.

US$35.99

16”Large Pizza

W/ one topping and a large house salad.

US$25.99

Pizza Special

16" large w/ mozzarella cheese & 2 toppings.

US$18.99

Fettucine Creamy Alfredo Sauce

Our Fettucine does not include chicken but you can do an add-on

US$18.99

Penne Spicy Antonio

Sauteed w/ fresh garlic, tomatoes in a spicy creamy alfredo sauce.

US$18.99

Penne Pomodoro

Fresh tomatoes, fresh basil in olive oil and garlic sauce.

US$18.99

Spaghetti Arrabiata

Fresh basil, tomatoes, fresh garlic, olive oil, sauteed w/ mushrooms in spicy tomato sauce.

US$18.99

Spaghetti W/ Meat Or Marinara Sauce

Our Classic Tomato Sauce Infused With Italian Herbs And Spices.

US$15.99

Penne Pesto Sauce

W/ olive oil, fresh garlic, fresh basil and sun-dried tomatoes.

US$18.99

Pasta

Baked Dinner

Eggplant Parmigiana

With marinara sauce over spaghetti baked w/ mozzarella cheese.

US$16.99

Manicotti

With marinara over spaghetti baked with mozzarella, stuffed w/ cheese over spaghetti.

US$16.99

Baked Ziti W/ Marinara Sauce

Topped w/ Ricotta & Mozzarella Cheese.

US$16.99

Ravioli Meat Or Cheese

W/ marinara or meat sauce.

US$17.99

Lasagna Meat Or Spinach

US$17.99

Ravioli & Lasagna

US$18.99

Spaghetti & Lasagna

US$18.99

Cheese Ravioli & Penne

US$18.99

Spaghetti & Ravioli

US$18.99

Veggie Lasagna & Ravioli

US$18.99

Half & Half Dinners

Seafood Pasta

Linguine Baby Clams

Baby clams sauteed in olive oil w/ fresh garlic (red or white sauce).

US$18.99

Jumbo Shrimp Linguine Scampi

Sauteed w/ fresh garlic, mushrooms, in lemon butter sauce.

US$20.99

Jumbo Shrimp Alfredo Fettucine

Sauteed in olive oil w/ fresh garlic, zucchini, artichoke heart, mushroom.

US$20.99

Angel Hair Jumbo Shrimp Primavera

Sauteed in olive oil, fresh garlic, fresh basil in a creamy white sauce.

US$20.99

Chocolate Chip Pizza Cokie

Get a taste of a sweet delicious chocolate chip pizza cookie.

US$5.99

Cheesecake

US$5.99

Cannoli

US$5.99

Tiramisu

US$5.99

Chocolate Mousse Cake

US$5.99

Desserts

Baked Subs

Meatballs Sub Combo

Sliced Meatballs with marinera and Mozzarella cheese. Please add the flavor of soda in the notes section.

US$16.99

Meatballs W/ Mozzarella Cheese & Sauce

US$12.99

Eggplant Parmigiana W/ Mozzarella Cheese & Sauce

US$12.99

Italian Sausage W/ Mozzarella Cheese & Sauce

US$12.99

Chicken Parmigiana Combo

Chicken Breast with marinera and Mozzarella cheese. W/ some Fries and a Soda. Please add the flavor of soda in the notes section.

US$16.99

Pizza Sub W/ Mozzarella Cheese, Pepperoni

US$11.99

Philly Cheese Steak W/ Mozzarella Cheese

Tender meat with Mozzarella cheese, bell peppers, unio, mushroom, muster & mayo.

US$13.99

Philly Cheese Stake Combo

Tender meat with Mozzarella cheese, bell peppers, unio, mushroom, muster & mayo. W/ some Fries and a Soda. Please add the flavor of soda in the notes section.

US$16.99

Chicken Parmigiana W/ Mozzarella Cheese & Sauce

US$13.99