Venue-specific photo of Il Leone, from the venue's own website.
Photo: Il Leone (venue website) · Source
Il Leone is a pizzeria on Seventh Avenue in Park Slope that began in a trailer on Peaks Island, Maine.
Eater New York reports that New York native Ben Wexler-Waite spent four years making naturally leavened pizza on Peaks Island before bringing Neapolitan-style pies like the Margherita Del Leone here. Reviewers love the chewy, crunchy dough, fresh sauce, meatballs and fried artichokes in a cozy, family-friendly room.
In the news & reviews
- Eater NY: The Best Pizzerias of New York City
“After four years making naturally leavened pizzas on Maine’s Peaks Island, New York native Ben Wexler-Waite brought Il Leone to Park Slope.”
- Restaurantji review of Il Leone
“Truly loved going here - what a beautiful space they’ve made and the food is delicious 🤌”
- Restaurantji review of Il Leone
“Can’t recommend it enough !”
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