Right on the Waterway - Come experience Luca & Leonardo's romantic, intimate Italian setting with a birds-eye view of the fountains at Waterway Square and the water taxis passing below. Our warm, friendly staff will welcome you a la familia when you walk in the door. The restaurant is the prefect dining destination for hungry Waterway locals and visiting business people new to The Woodlands. Relax and enjoy an exciting, satisfying journey to the world of Italian cucina!
Authentic, fresh Italian food – lunch or dinner or late night after the concert… Luca & Leonardo's chefs are inspired by authentic traditional Italian recipes - seafood, steak, veal, risotto, pasta, and pizza dishes, plus mouthwatering antipasti and dessert creations prepared under the watchful eye of Executive Chef Daniel Miranda.Sit among the rich stone and deep dark wood textures surrounded by unique artworks and beautifully appointed details that you and your guests will love.
"Luca and Leonardo is a nice restaurant that is a calm intimate place for a quiet and relaxed dinner. It has a nice atmosphere and easy parking and access to the restaurant. It is on the waterway which is a social hot spot. It is close to the action but away from the louder and annoying parts of the Woodlands Waterway."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: notable wine list, scenic view, late-night find, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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"My fiance & I were here over the weekend for a romantic night out. I've been wanting to try L&L since I moved to The Woodlands a couple years ago. I'm sad to say the best part of the night was the beautiful view of the waterway on a nice night. We sat on the balcony and the ambiance was great. The service and food however, was less appealing. My fiance had to go find the water pitcher and refill his own drink and his steak was less than great. I had the lobster ravioli, a big splurge for me b/c I'm trying to eat healthier before our wedding, and unfortunately, it wasn't worth it. The lobster didn't taste to fresh. The best part of our meal was our Pinot Noir and the parmesan bread."
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, romantic, scenic view
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"Luca & Leonardo is an excellent choice. The Chef did a great job with our selections, the wines and drinks were memorable and the overall experience was enjoyable. Glad to recommend it."
Dined on 5/05/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, romantic, scenic view, notable wine list, special occasion, kid-friendly
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"We had a family dinner for a group of 17 on the balcony for my Aunt's 60th birthday. The food was delicious, the service impeccable, and the atmosphere was energetic! It was our first visit and it definitely won't be our last! The bartender, Sean, made the best drinks & the manager was friendly. We loved it!"
Dined on 04/06/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, scenic view, hot spot
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"Went in with high expectations after recommendation from a friend. Although lovely location, view and furnishings, the food was a real disappointment. My husband had the $20 lasagne which was mushy and bland. I had the fish special for $38 which was Chilean sea bass topped with lump crab served on top of mashed potatoes and fried artichoke. The presentation was very plain, lump crab delicious, sea bass flavorless, mashed potatoes without flavor and unsalted. and fried artichoke was bitter in taste. The chilled sauvignon blanc was delicious. 4 star water view was very nice."
Dined on 04/05/2013
2010
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"We went there for Easter and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves! I had the duck, and it was cooked to perfection, with a delicious balsamic glaze. My husband had steak, cooked perfectly medium rare, and our friend had the sea bass, again delicious! No complaints. The service was exceptional, and the restaurant was very quite."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2009
Special Features: special occasion, scenic view
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"Beautiful restaurant with delicious food and wonderful, professional wait staff. Be sure to reserve a table on the outdoor balcony with a great view of the fountains."
Dined on 03/21/2013
2007
Special Features: great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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"My reservationns were at 12:45. ALot of the food on the brunch table was cold even though it was in warming plates. By the time we were leaving at 1:30 alot more selections had been added to the brunch table and a omelete bar was opened. So I was a little disapointed taht we did not get the full brunch experience"
Dined on 03/03/2013
2007
Special Features: great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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"My wife and I went to this restaurant on Valentine's Day. They had a special menu for this busy night. We were seated right away on the veranda with a nice view of the Woodlands waterway. It took a while to get a waiter, because we learned that our table had been added at the last minute, and wasn't on the seating chart. We ordered a bottle of Super Tuscan from the wine list, and our waiter returned to inform us that the bar didn't have it. We waited 40 minutes for our meal and got our salad course before the appetizer because the kitchen was backed up. Once it arrive, the food and presentation were both excellent, and the wait staff was friendly. Maybe they are just not prepared to handle an extra busy night."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, romantic, scenic view
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"Luca Leornardo is wonderful! The food was delicious with a fabulous presentation. The ambiance was simply divine. If you are looking for a special evening, this is definitely the place."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2007
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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"Excellent food! the ambiance was amazing, it is not a big restaurant and because of that is great for a romantic dinner. The they after our dinner, we went there for a brunch, and the food was so good as in the dinner. I'll come back more times as possible. Price is $$$. Alex"
Dined on 02/15/2013
2011
Special Features: great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, romantic, special occasion
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"This was a delightful evening celebration. The staff were all outstanding, the managers were busy taking care of guests rather than standing around like you see in some places. The food was delicious and the atmosphere romantic. It was a little noisier than I'd have liked however in a busy restaraunt, and it was busy, you can hardly expect a quiet atmosphere.
We have already picked out our next meal, the Branzino...
Thank you for a memorable evening!"
Dined on 02/15/2013
2013
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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"This restaurant is mostly an adult atmosphere. I did mark as kid- friendly because they were very accommodating and helpful With my toddler. In fact the table behind me had 4 children! Our waitress was very nice bit seemed a bit overwhelmed and didn't check on the table as often as I would have liked. The manager was very attentive so that made up for the other. This is a beautiful restaurant with delicious food"
Dined on 02/17/2013
2013
Special Features: great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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"We arrived at 7:25 for our 7:30 reservation and was told we would be seated at 8:00 - what was the sense of having a reservation??!! We decided to have a drink at the bar only to discover there were 4 "wait staff" that weren't very knowledgeable & served the bourbon & water in a water glass - they need a dedicated bartender. Our waiter at dinner was great!! Didn't hover and let us take our time. Didn't see any appetizers that interested us so we went straight to salad and grilled fish (very good). Beautiful restaurant and wonderful ambiance but the things I've mentioned need "fixing"."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2011
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"My husband and I went here to celebrate Valentine's Day a day early. Since it was a Wednesday, it was quiet and the ambiance was exceptional. We requested a window table and were given our choice of tables. Our waiter, Orlando, was very personable and friendly. We had heard that their wine list included quite a few $25 bottles. I guess they have discontinued this because all of their wine bottles were around $32 and up. We each order a glass of wine. My husband order a bowl of the creamy tomato soup, which was wonderful. I had the salmon, which was very good. My husband ordered the chicken fettucini alfredo. All in all, we were very pleased! I'm sure we'll be back!"
Dined on 02/13/2013
2010
Special Features: romantic, scenic view
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"Valentine's Eve DinnerFirst disappointment was that we heard the view was so nice on the Waterway, etc. We had a reservation for 9:15 pm. The night lights would have been lovely, but we were escorted to a table in the corner with a chair and a long upholstered bench against the wall. Another couple within touchable space seated next to us. The lady was freezing as the ac was blowing right down on all of us. Window view tables were available when we arrived, and were not offered or used while we were there.Then we were told that we had to select from the Valentine Menu. There had been no previous indication online that this was to be the ONLY offering at $75. per person. (Online it was implied that one had to register for this meal.)"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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"Valentines Day dinner with my wife. Looks as if extra tables were brought in the bar area, as they were too close together. Service was very good but it stopped there. The portions were very small and not as good as the regular menu items I have had in the past (the wedge salad was half the size of the ones I had in the past). Overall it was a disappointing experience."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: scenic view
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"I had a great Valentine's dinner here. It was very romantic and the service I had was amazing. I would definitely go here again, if only I was rich enough to go here as much as I wanted. But the money was well spent! My favorite dish I ate was the tenderloin served with creamy crab and spinach and potatoes. It was so delicious. I wish I could have that for dinner every night!"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, late-night find, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch
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"its great to see the manager Mr. Lewis back in The Woodlands. This place has a whole new vibe and energy to it the last two times we have visited. The Branzino and the Carparcio are must haves."
Dined on 02/13/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, hot spot
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"Got to the restuarant with a 7:30 reservation and they told us it would be at least another 1/2 hour wait. While they tell us we have to wait, they sat a walk in party with 5 people because they had a larger table avialable. Very bad customer service. There were no seats at the bar to have a drink and wait; and no apologies offered. We left."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2009
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"Great Italian dinner...moderately priced, great service, even a budget wine list where all listings are $25 a bottle. The only complaint I had was that it was quite noisy with all the customers milling around. That's good for business, but it detracted from the romantic ambiance. The desserts looked great, but we were so full after our dinner that we couldn't get any. Awesome place....definitely a favorite for special occasions."
Dined on 02/09/2013
2013
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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"Luca & Leonardo is a great Italian restaurant in The Woodlands. It is definitely a cut above all the chain Italian places. However, with the close quarters inside, it can get quite noisy, especially if you are sitting across from the bar. On the other hand, the outside is much more peaceful and enjoyable. Weather permitting, this should be the first choice. Don't forget to look up at the beautifully frescoed ceiling inside the restaurant."
Dined on 02/09/2013
2010
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, scenic view
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"Being it was Saturday there was no big crowed, we sat next to the window overlooking the water. Nice quiet lunch. The food and service were outstanding and we will go back."
Dined on 02/09/2013
2002
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, scenic view, great for lunch
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"Went for Sunday brunch. Selection was good although some items were not ready to be selected. Food taste was fair. Service was good although not exceptional. We have eaten at better Sunday brunches."
Dined on 02/03/2013
2011
Special Features: scenic view
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"We had a great time, however we were seating in the corner and I thionk they forgot about us. We had to hunt for a waiter to take our drink requests. Other than that it was wonderful."
Dined on 01/29/2013
2005
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic
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"The presents of the location sets a Romantic setting. Impressive for high end business deals as well as personal place to gather with family and friends for a "night out on the town" Servicer was very tentative to customer needs.
I am 100% Italian and I highly recommend Luca & Leonardo"
Dined on 01/26/2013
2013
Special Features: great for brunch, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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"Our whole experience was excellent from beginning to end. The house made lobster raviolis were fantastic. Our server (Camilo) took really good care of us and really made our experience special. The whole staff was very warm and friendly and we are planning to go back for valentines day."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, hot spot
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