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.
Chicken Alla Rosa
Sauteed in olive oil, fresh mushroom, fresh basil, fresh garlic, in a creamy white sauce w/ a touch of marinara sauce.
Chicken Picatta
Sauteed w/ olive oil, fresh garlic, capers and lemon.
Chicken Carbonara
Delicious spaghetti with chicken, bacon bits, parsley and a creamy white sauce. Comes with garlic bread. Soup or salad
Chicken Parmigiana
Topped w/ marinara sauce, mozzerella cheese and spaghetti.
Vegetarian W/ Provolone Cheese
Salami W/ Mayo & Mustard
Pastrami W/ Mayo & Mustard
Ham & Cheese W/ Oil And Vinegar
Torpedo-The Works
W / oil and vinegar, imported mortadella and Italian salami.
Roast Beef W/ Mayo & Mustard
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.
8 Jalapeno Peppers
8 Jumbo Chicken Wings
Pesto Or Alfredo Bread Sticks
Garlic Knots
6 Golden-brown garlic knots topped with garlic and herbs, served with a side of marinara sauce.
12 Jumbo Chicken Wings
8 Mozzarella Sticks
Cheesy Bread Sticks
Calamari Or Breaded Shrimp
8 Chicken Strips
French Fries
2 Garlic Bread W/ Cheese
Side Order Of Garlic Bread
Garlic Knot
Golden-brown garlic knot topped with garlic and fresh herbs. Served with a 2 oz container of marinara or homemade ranch.
Classic Anti-Pasta Salad
Green mix, red onions, fresh tomatoes, mortadella salami, provolone, romano cheese, pepperoncinis and black olives.
House Salad
Green mix, red onions, fresh tomatoes, home style croutons, black olives, topped w/ mozzarella cheese.
Caeser Salad
Romaine lettuce, red onions, fresh tomatoes, home style croutons, topped w/ romano cheese.
Greek Salad
Romaine lettuce, red onions, fresh tomatoes, feta, romano cheese and kalamata olives.
Fresh Salad
Slices
1 Slice, 1 Soda And 1 Salad
3 Slices And 1 Soda
2 Slices And 1 Soda
Any Slice
1 topping slice.
Can Soda
Powerade
A combination of electrolytes and carbohydrates that provide effective hydration and energy.
Bottle Water
2 Liter Soda
Six Pack Soda
Beverages
Homemade Soups
Chicken Noodle Soup W/ Garlic Bread
Clam Chowder W/ Garlic Bread
Minestrone Soup W/ Garlic Bread
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.
Mozzarella Cheese Large 16"
Spinaccoli Pizza
Mozzarella cheese, spinach, fresh garlic, broccoli, artichoke hearts.
One Topping Giant 18" Pizza
Meat Lovers
Mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, Canadian bacon, meatballs & sausage.
One Topping Small 10" Pizza
Mozzarella Cheese Huge Calzone 14"
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!!
Chicken Pizza
Mozzarella cheese, fresh mushrooms, chicken breast, bell peppers.
Pizza Margarita
Mozzarella cheese, olive oil, fresh basil, fresh garlic, tomatoes.
Vegetarian Feast
Mozzarella cheese, mushrooms, black olives, onions, green peppers, tomatoes.
One Topping Medium 14" Pizza
Four Cheese
Mozzarella cheese, ricotta, feta, provolone.
Pizza Blanca
Mozzarella cheese, ricotta, fresh basil, fresh garlic.
Mozzarella Cheese Small 10"
Mozzarella Cheese Giant 18"
Greek Pizza
Mozzarella cheese, feta, kalamata olives, tomatoes, red onions.
One Topping Large 16" Pizza
Pesto Pizza
Mozzarella cheese, pesto sauce, sun-dried tomatoes, fresh garlic, basil.
Leona’s “Deluxe”
Pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms, olives, onions, green peppers.
Alfredo Pizza
Mozzarella cheese, alfredo sauce, fresh basil, garlic & fresh tomatoes.
One Topping Huge Calzone 14"
Mexican Leona's Pizza
Enjoy this Mexican pizza with Beans, Chorizo, Bacon, Jalapenos, Onions and Ham.
Pizza Florence
Mozzarella, olive oil, spinach, garlic, ricotta, feta cheese (no sauce).
Mozzarella Cheese Medium 14"
BBQ Chicken
Mozzarella cheese, BBQ sauce, chicken breast, mushrooms, onions.
The Hawaiian
Mozzarella cheese, Canadian bacon & pineapple.
Pizza
Specials
Wings & Pizza Special
16" large pizza w/ 2 toppings, 12 jumbo buffalo, wings (spicy or bbq) & 2 litre soda.
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.
Leona’s Special
14" med. Pizza w/ mozzarellla cheese & 2 toppings, jumbo wings (spicy or b. B. Q), small salad.
(2) 16 “ Large Pizza
W/ mozzarella cheese and 2 toppings.
Party Pizza Special
18" giant w/ mozzarella cheese, 2 toppings & 2 lt. Soda.
(3) Medium (14") Pizza
W/ 3 topping each.
Leona’s Dinner For 2
Includes garlic bread and salad of your choice.
16”Large Pizza
W/ one topping and a large house salad.
Pizza Special
16" large w/ mozzarella cheese & 2 toppings.
Fettucine Creamy Alfredo Sauce
Our Fettucine does not include chicken but you can do an add-on
Penne Spicy Antonio
Sauteed w/ fresh garlic, tomatoes in a spicy creamy alfredo sauce.
Penne Pomodoro
Fresh tomatoes, fresh basil in olive oil and garlic sauce.
Spaghetti Arrabiata
Fresh basil, tomatoes, fresh garlic, olive oil, sauteed w/ mushrooms in spicy tomato sauce.
Spaghetti W/ Meat Or Marinara Sauce
Our Classic Tomato Sauce Infused With Italian Herbs And Spices.
Penne Pesto Sauce
W/ olive oil, fresh garlic, fresh basil and sun-dried tomatoes.
Pasta
Baked Dinner
Eggplant Parmigiana
With marinara sauce over spaghetti baked w/ mozzarella cheese.
Manicotti
With marinara over spaghetti baked with mozzarella, stuffed w/ cheese over spaghetti.
Baked Ziti W/ Marinara Sauce
Topped w/ Ricotta & Mozzarella Cheese.
Ravioli Meat Or Cheese
W/ marinara or meat sauce.
Lasagna Meat Or Spinach
Ravioli & Lasagna
Spaghetti & Lasagna
Cheese Ravioli & Penne
Spaghetti & Ravioli
Veggie Lasagna & Ravioli
Half & Half Dinners
Seafood Pasta
Linguine Baby Clams
Baby clams sauteed in olive oil w/ fresh garlic (red or white sauce).
Jumbo Shrimp Linguine Scampi
Sauteed w/ fresh garlic, mushrooms, in lemon butter sauce.
Jumbo Shrimp Alfredo Fettucine
Sauteed in olive oil w/ fresh garlic, zucchini, artichoke heart, mushroom.
Angel Hair Jumbo Shrimp Primavera
Sauteed in olive oil, fresh garlic, fresh basil in a creamy white sauce.
Chocolate Chip Pizza Cokie
Get a taste of a sweet delicious chocolate chip pizza cookie.
Cheesecake
Cannoli
Tiramisu
Chocolate Mousse Cake
Desserts
Baked Subs
Meatballs Sub Combo
Sliced Meatballs with marinera and Mozzarella cheese. Please add the flavor of soda in the notes section.
Meatballs W/ Mozzarella Cheese & Sauce
Eggplant Parmigiana W/ Mozzarella Cheese & Sauce
Italian Sausage W/ Mozzarella Cheese & Sauce
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.
Pizza Sub W/ Mozzarella Cheese, Pepperoni
Philly Cheese Steak W/ Mozzarella Cheese
Tender meat with Mozzarella cheese, bell peppers, unio, mushroom, muster & mayo.
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.