Leo’s Caffé Italia is an Italian café and restaurant in Franklin, North Carolina, serving wood-fired pizza, artisan panini, Italian pastries, house-made gelato and specialty coffee drinks. Located on Georgia Road, Leo’s brings the flavors of Southern Italy to Franklin with an emphasis on freshly prepared food, traditional recipes and ingredients sourced from Italy and local suppliers.
Wood-fired pizzas are made with house-prepared dough using imported Italian flour and baked in a high-temperature oven. Specialty selections include Margherita pizza, Diavola with Italian salami and hot peppers, and Mortazza with pistachio pesto, mortadella, burrata and pistachios. Vegetarian pizza options are also available, along with other Italian dishes and pasta selections.
Leo’s also serves hot Italian panini on freshly baked focaccia bread, with fillings such as prosciutto, mozzarella, capicola, salami, porchetta and roasted vegetables. Appetizers and lighter choices include Caprese salad, Calabrese antipasto, roasted potatoes with truffle oil and rosemary, and fresh salads.
The café offers traditional Italian espresso drinks, including cappuccinos, macchiatos, Americanos and espresso, along with drip coffee, cold brew and imported Italian beverages. Wine and beer are also available.
For dessert, Leo’s makes its own Italian gelato, with rotating flavors such as pistachio, hazelnut, chocolate, tiramisu and strawberry. Freshly baked Italian pastries include croissants with Nutella, pistachio or fruit fillings, along with cannoli filled with house-made cream.
Guests can dine indoors or enjoy the pet-friendly outdoor patio, with free Wi-Fi available inside. Takeout and delivery options are also offered.
Whether you’re looking for Italian food in Franklin, wood-fired pizza, pasta, panini, espresso, cappuccino, Italian pastries, cannoli, gelato, vegetarian selections or a casual Italian lunch or dinner, Leo’s Caffé Italia offers a variety of savory dishes, coffee drinks and desserts.
