For those looking for their next cheesy slice, dining at Leoni’s Pizzeria, the coziness and conversation last far after taking the last bite.
Almost 30 years ago, Thomas Venetis opened the first Leoni’s Pizzeria in San Carlos Park. Now, his son, Christos, has opened their fifth location in Fort Myers, transforming the original theme into a full-service restaurant and bar and expanding a family legacy lasting decades in Southwest Florida.
“All of these recipes come from my father’s mother and my grandmother—our family in Greece were bakers,” Christos Venetis said. “He (Thomas) opened up the San Carlos location with my mother, a simple ‘mom and pop’ shop.”…