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    Leci's Italian Cafe

    4.1 (184 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Casual
    Quiet
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    What's left of amazing garlic bread.
    Chris D.

    We stopped in for a quick bite before we hit a movie. Was not expecting much for a small strip mall restaurant....well were we surprised. The waitress was fabulous and took good care of us. The menu was full of Italian standards and good prices. The restaurant was clean with a bar and daily afternoon buffet. We ordered a custom pizza which was not only delicious but warmed up nicely the next day for lunch. We will defiantly be back when not in a rush.

    Meatballs
    JiMmy P.

    My wife and I were looking to try a spot we haven't been to and Leci's Italian came to mind. As usual, we checked out the menu online to be prepared. I went for the Veal Piccata with spaghetti as I love the lemony flavors of the dish. My wife chose the Chicken Parmigiana paired with spaghetti upgraded to meat sauce. We also added a side of meatballs. The food arrived promptly, but my piccata was lacking that lemony punch I was expecting. I had to ask for some lemon wedges to add a bit of juice. I did sneak a bite of my wife's chicken parm and it was delicious. The meatballs were a great addition too. Service was excellent, though I did notice that the bill didn't match the prices listed on the menu. Maybe the prices have increased, but they haven't updated the menu yet? Either way, we'll definitely have to come back sometime and try their lunch buffet during the week!

    Garlic Cheese Bread
    Sierra A.

    Service was fine. Ambiance was fair. Parmigiana was wonderfully breaded, crispy and saucy and the bread was wonderfully dosed in garlic cheese and butter.

    Sign above door.
    Nicole P.

    Stumbled upon this place after a movie and oh my we were blessed. The most amazing food and service. We will definitely be back. Our server was Ariana and she was so knowledgeable about the food and such a joy. Five stars all the way around.

    Stephanie C.

    Excellent spot for quick Italian dinner. My Bestfriend and I tried this place on a Tuesday night and it's been one of the top three Italian restaurants I've tried in Jacksonville. The food was amazing. We tried lasagna, chicken parm, baked ziti, fettuccine Alfredo, Cesar salad, and their signature garlic bread. Literally everything we tried was great (which was clearly a lot for a table of two). The waitress was very kind and checked on us often. The food arrived in a reasonably fast time. I'll definitely be back to try this place again.

    Roach

    Came in originally into the restaurant told the lady I was from up north so I'm crazy about my pizza. I was in the plaza before and I asked how was you guys's pizza? Said I have to try it. One day came in ordered a medium sized pizza half pepperoni half cheese sat down. Tried one slice went home then the videos and photos tells the rest.

    Karen H.

    Perfect combination:Grubhub, Netflix, and comfort food! Bc sometimes you just want to unwind and be ugly in your own home. we didn't dine-in, so not sure of the service there, but food was still hot, packaged nicely, and tasted of quality. * Bianco Specialty Pizza * Mussels in mild Marinara * Veal Piccata with Fettuccine * Pasta Combo- lasagna, stuffed shells, ravioli, ziti * Garlic Rolls * Tiramisu (not pictured, but delish!)

    Chicken fettuccine Alfredo
    Kellea L.

    Cute little place with a homey feel. Ariana was a fantastic server. The food was really good. My husband had the Levi's combo with a couple substitutions, and I had the fettuccine Alfredo with chicken. They were very accommodating with my husband's substitution request, with no up-charge. The amount of chicken for $4.50 was substantial. Highly recommend!

    Inside
    Wendy L.

    I found this place out of the blue. Welcoming with a kind smile and seated. I made it to the buffet with about half an hour to spare. There's a salad bar if you choose. They have a pizza, stuffed cheese bread and about 7 dishes to choose from. The first was the lasagna. I personally like a little more meat and sauce with mine, but it was a good tasting dish. They had Chicken Marsala that was tasty with the chicken tender to cut with your fork. The Chicken Francese is divine. So tasty with the sauce done to perfection. There was tortellini in an alfredo sauce, it was good. I appreciate the cooked vegetables. Yummy and tasty cooked as veggies should be. I tasted the meatballs and they too were good. I had the Zeppelis for dessert which is included. Basically a fried dough with powdered sugar. The ambiance was quaint and nice. Over all for the money, you can't go wrong. Give it a shot

    1st Taste 12-30-2024
    Virgilio R.

    Leci's Italian after thoughts - place was nicely decorated & not over the top, very neat in appearance. Waitress was very kind & attentive. We were served with warm garlic rolls that were wonderful. Appetizer - Calamari Fritti - cooked well to tender perfection with a nice marinara sauce. Soup of day - Minestrone - sauce was very well seasoned full of veggies cooked soft & tender, could have been cut smaller, Mom & I enjoyed our soups. Main dish: Mussels with linguine - so much mussels & linguine was cooked to right! This dish was filling & well received. Mom had a lightly blackened grouper with mixed veggies & fries. She enjoyed her meal and had plenty leftover for take away. The steak fries were excellent. MENU is huge & plenty of options to return to. A MUST TRY hidden spot a Good Friend recommended!!! of 5 (4 of 5)

    Shrimp Scampi.
    Christopher W.

    Great service, great food! Very nice place! Food presentation was great. Had some appetizers, bruschetta and mozz sticks, awesome! Enjoyed the atmosphere!

    Garlic rolls
    Vanessa T.

    Old school Italian vibes here! We had a lovely dinner on a Friday night coming in about 7:30 they weren't too busy and we got a table easily. This is the kinda place where they treat you like family, like older couples coming in for their weekly Italian night ( puppy dog eyes) lol We got a few dishes, see pics and enjoyed everything! The calzone was HUGE, steak and onion add mushrooms, delicious! I liked the penne vodka better great sauce on it. Our server was excellent, super sweet! Just all around enjoyed a nice dinner here!

    Veal parmigiana
    John M.

    Leci's Italian Cafe is located on Philips Highway in a rather nondescript strip mall on the southside of Jacksonville, Florida. We went in on a Wednesday afternoon at approximately four o'clock in the afternoon and the restaurant was empty of customers except for us and the staff. Our server was extremely friendly and professional. She took our order. I opted to start with their cheesy garlic bread and for my entree, I went with veal parmigiana. The cheesy garlic bread was okay, but the garlic bread they brought with our meals was very good. It was much better than the cheesy garlic bread that I had for my appetizer. The veal parmigiana was also good. I also asked for my sauce to be spicy and I have to say that I enjoyed my meal. As an added bonus, they had a happy hour going on when we got in there that gave us ten percent off our total bill. This restaurant was definitely a positive experience and I would definitely recommend here.

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    We just had dinner there tonight and our server Ariana went above and beyond with her service to us which made our visit very enjoyable.

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    Food and service are top notch at this local spot. Prices are great too! Enjoy a good Italian meal without breaking the bank.

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    My chicken francese was so good I finished the whole meal without even taking a sip of my drink. Leci's never disappoints!! Love it!!

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