With everything going on right now, I still couldn't get my first experience I had at Saint Leo on Friday, March 13th out of my mind. My boyfriend and I decided to have a Friday date night here since we both had never eaten there before, and we definitely chose right. So, I decided to let it out the best way I know...a 5 star Yelp review, of course! Before I get into the amazing food experience, without making reservations, the hostess was able to sit us immediately. We were placed in between a family of three, to my right, and an older couple, to my left. As soon as we sat, the couple to the left had the sweetest things to say to us, forgetting exactly the words, however, they started our nuance with uplifting spirits. Throughout our meal, the Dad of the family commented on both our entrees saying, "You guys picked the best. I usually get the 'Pork Cheek Ragu' (the only other pasta option), but I'm changing it up and got the 'Squid Ink'. Our server, Drake, was sharp and cool about everything we inquired about and was well respectful. We started our meals off with the wine & cocktails. He enjoyed a 'Starting Pistol' while I had the 'Carta Nova, Pinot Noir'. We ordered the 'house-marinated olives' as our appetizer, and they were perfectly seasoned. When we decided to order the pasta, Drake informed us the wait on pasta would take a while. To our surprise, the cook, Zach, is good buddies with my boyfriend and not even 2 minutes after Drake told us, we were given our entree. I enjoyed the 'Squid Ink Fettucine & Gulf Shrimp' and he had the 'Pork Cheek Ragu'. All in all, we can both agree we had the best drinks, freshest appetizer, tastiest entrees, and topped off the evening with the indulgence of the seasonal ice cream dessert, strawberry mint. P.S. one of my bf and I's favorite song by The Weeknd, "Heartless" played...cherry on top. :-) Will be back again VERY soon. read more

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The atmosphere here is always a fun vibe and the food is always delicious. All of their menus are unique and beautifully executed!

the food is great, as are the drinks! the host on the other hand are completely rude . they have no consideration for anyone other than parents or elderly. read more

This might be one of my absolute favorite restaurants in oxford ms! From the moody modern Italian atmosphere to the wonderful creative menu. I can't rave enough. Though I love their menu I have enjoyed some of the best fish entrees from their specials list! And the wait staff is so nice and helpful and knowledgeable about the menu which is very helpful when eating out with celiac disease read more

Saint Leo - Polenta bowl - Italian Near Me - Oxford, Mississippi

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Our server was fantastic, but the sommelier, Lacie, was an absolute nightmare. Rude, arrogant, and clearly on a power trip, she treated us like we were beneath her. It's a shame that such great food and stellar service from the waitstaff are overshadowed by a sommelier with zero respect for customers. If you're paying these prices, you shouldn't have to put up with that kind of attitude. Go if you must, but skip the wine--unless you enjoy being talked down to by someone with a serious attitude problem. read more

Had a reservation here during a visit to ole Miss. it was fancier than expected with mood lighting. Seemed more like a date spot then for dinner with my potential student. Good was very good - we had pizza and salad. Service was good as well read more

What a special find! We were a long way from home and looking for some great food and a fun atmosphere! We struck gold! We were treated like royalty by the manager and staff. The food was delicious - with very large portions. We left falling in love with the town and restaurant and the hospitality! read more

Excellently prepared and innovative food. Excellent service. The chopped salad was especially delicious.

Love love love St. Leo!!! Ok. Y'all don't go so I don't have to wait! Just kidding! Go! Fabulous pizza, and drinks! read more

Food was great and Logan was a super conversationalist. A little pricey, but no complaints

With no reservation we took a chance knowing it was going to take a bit to get in on a busy Friday night, but we eventually got in. I highly recommend reservations. Two of us had the Orecchiette, which was very tasty although the portion was a bit light. The other two had pizza, which were fantastic. All around a good experience and worth the wait. read more

What a gem! I came to Saint Leo by myself while in Oxford for business on the recommendation of a colleague. I asked to be seated at the bar since I was by myself. I was immediately greeted by Logan (AGM). He gave me the wine list and a few recommendations. I had the Paitin from Italy that was a nice find. The first few sips were okay, but then the wine opened up and was a pleasant surprise. I ordered the prosciutto, arugula and mozzarella pizza which was incredible. The atmosphere was fun and I enjoyed watching the bartenders create some interesting craft cocktails. Very entertaining! I would absolutely recommend this restaurant. Thanks for making me feel so at home Logan! read more

Favorite restaurant in Oxford. Easily some of the best craft cocktails I've ever imbibed. Order their espresso martini- you won't be disappointed. Never had a meal here that wasn't 5/5 stars. Everything, from the service to the ambience to the bar to the cuisine, is a masterpiece. read more

The food is pretty good and the vibe is great, but it's a long wait to get in with a longer wait for them to deliver your 4-star food. It's a little expensive, but a good place to take friends. read more

The dining experience at Saint Leo was truly sublime. My wife and I appreciated the nuanced attention to detail including the sensual and opulent atmosphere. The suave lounge music did not go unnoticed, and it made us feel like we were indulging at a swanky New York City establishment. It was just what the doctor ordered for our four-year anniversary! This would not be an adequate review if I did not comment on the budino and stupendous customer service from Logan. We just found out we are expecting our first child together, and I want to take the time to sincerely thank this establishment for setting the mood. 11/10 dining experience. We will most definitely make a special trip to dine at Saint Leo in anticipation of baby #2!! read more

First visit to this popular restaurant. Menu offers a variety of selections to satisfy every hunger in our group. The food was not only appealing but deliciously prepared. Wait staff did an excellent job keeping track of our orders and glasses filled. read more

Just came in for a quick drink. The kitchen had closed. We were greeted by Logan. He was energetic, welcoming, and charismatic. What an awesome personality he has! The drinks were good and I absolutely love the decor. I love a bar where the staff is friendly. This is now a go to spot when I come to Oxford!! read more

Best brunch in town!! If they served brunch everyday rather than just the weekend, I'd be out of money. If I'm ever in town, I make a special effort to squeeze in a Saturday or Sunday morning here. It's so good I'm putting emojis for everything. I always get 1 of 3 things: the Lion Tamer (2 eggs in tomato sauce with parmigiano, parsley, & grilled garlic-rubbed bread), the polenta bowl (house cured pork belly, roasted cherry tomatoes,& 2 eggs), or my personal favorite, the spaghetti carbonara. I won't leave out the OJ bc it would be a crime to do so. For the record, I don't even like orange juice like that. The only times I drink it are if it's spiked (the mimosas here are good too) or if it's specifically Saint Leo's OJ. It literally tastes like sunshine in a glass. It's unreal. Y'all gotta try it. Hella refreshing read more

Food, service and ambiance were all great! This is one of my favorite restaurants to hit up when in Oxford!

What a brunch! Read the hype about best brunch in Oxford -- and they're right. We ordered a bottle of champagne to start (big selection) and got a huge plate of perfectly seasoned fries, how fun is that? Hot fries pair remarkably well with chilled bubbly. Very unique brunch menu; our party of 5 got a variety of food and we all loved what we got. I recommend the breakfast pizza, just as our waiter recommended it to me. Noticeably delicious coffee. And my Bloody Mary was perfect! We were there on a wildly busy Saturday morning but still got great service. read more

Would you drive an hour and a half for food? (Im from Memphis) You would for Saint Leo. You would for the sexiest pizza in the world. That's what the bartender called it. "The Bianca-oh it's sexy." The place is small and it was packed so if you want a table make a reservation. I escaped the college crowd in the square and slipped into this very quaint very grown up restaurant. I sat at the bar and had a Prosecco Pop cocktail while I waited on my sexy pizza. When it arrived the bartender paused making drinks and waited for me to take my first bite. I closed my eyes and smiled. Oh it was indeed sexy, and well worth the drive. I also had the Olives, Burrata and the Farinata but the Bianca stole the show. read more

Saint Leo - Bianca Pizza - Italian Near Me - Oxford, Mississippi

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Meh, overpriced, too loud. Cool vibe inside. Food was OK but nothing extraordinary. Drinks were expensive and small. 9 pizzas but only 3 pasta dishes - really? Appetizers mostly over $15 with the meat and cheese tray at $28.50. Our small group got pasta, pizza and drinks. The gnocchi was very small and the onions were raw - not al dente - raw. The pizza is pretty good but the middle was soggy from the sauce. This was the case with 2 different pizzas. I found the sauce to be a little bitter. The waiter was awesome. The decor is cool. We had to shout a little to hear each other over the music. Decent food, drinks and experience but not worth the prices they are charging. read more

Delicious! The food was outstanding and the food was delicious. Order a specialty drink and the appetizers! read more

It has a great environment! The pizza is great as well! The Bianca is my favorite. I definitely recommend.

Second time dining at Saint Leo but first since they switched locations. They had a really cute setup with outdoor seating for COVID. The food is unbelievable. Our waitress was very cool too. Spent over 2 hours just hanging out - very good vibes. Always impressed with this place...definitely a gem in Oxford. read more

Saint Leo - Margharita Pizza, Breakfast Pizza, Burrata and Soppressata Pizza - Italian Near Me - Oxford, Mississippi

10/10!!! So delicious! The white beans are an amazing appetizer. I got the cocktail with shortbread infused bourbon and maple syrup! It was amazing. My wife and I split a couple pizzas and a pasta. The chili bacon jam pizza is funky but tasty, and the Bianca pizza is to die for. That bacon jam pizza kind of tastes like spaghetti o's lol it's hard to explain. The rigatoni mezzi is the next on the list to try! We finished off with an affogato with carrot cake gelato. Sounds strange, but trust. It works. 10/10 read more

The avocado toast & Bloody Mary would be my "Last meal". The servers are always so nice and accommodating. This is THE place for it all, a quick drink, first date, birthdays, brunch with friends. read more

Some of the worst Italian food I've ever had. I had the PAPPARDELLE BOLOGNESE and it had the taste and consistency of warmed up hamburger helper. No pre-meal bread/olive oil, pita sticks, bread sticks as almost all good Italian restaurants have. Service was marginal at best. I don't know what the big deal is about this place. Big waste of my time and money. I'd never go back, or take anyone here again. read more

Saint Leo is by far my FAVORITE restaurant in Oxford. The food is impeccable. I would recommend the marinated olives and any of the pizzas. The atmosphere is great and the staff is attentive. One of the female servers is a little annoying, but the rest of the staff is great! read more

Saint Leo - Prosciutto and arugula pizza - Italian Near Me - Oxford, Mississippi

Love this place best pizza in Oxford. Service is always top notch and they always are very friendly.

Great place for a nice meal! Beautiful, clean, great service, & of course, yummy food! Highly recommend to make reservations as during their peak hours, you have to wait a while. read more

5 star place. It's perfection. I'm the hardest critic when it comes to pizza or even restaurants in general. For St Leo to win me over really says something. The prosciutto pizza is just like it is in Italy. HEAVENLY! The Prosecco pop is DELICIOUS & so cute & flirty. The restaurant itself transports you to NYC (hard to do in Mississippi) The wait staff is always so sweet also. 10/10 recommend that St Leo be your first stop in Oxford. read more

Went for brunch with friends. Amazing mimosas and cocktails. I got the avocado toast and it was amazing! Beautiful. read more

Saint Leo - Avocado Toast - Italian Near Me - Oxford, Mississippi

only reason i hesitated on leaving this 5 star review was because i didn't want it to be even more busy that it already is. amazing restaurant. read more

St. Leo is always a great place to celebrate ANYTHING! The servers are very knowledgeable and when Logan is managing... it's a party! Super food, THE BEST SIGNATURE COCKTAILS .. ( THANKS JOE! ), and save room for TO DIE FOR ice cream! .. Denver is a genius! You can never go wrong... lunch or dinner! Have the specials if you're not in the mood for pizza! Sooooo delicious! read more

Saint Leo - Logan's in the HOUSE! Bar at St. Leo.... the best! - Italian Near Me - Oxford, Mississippi

BEST Pizza in Oxford hands down. It's a little pricier than other places but so worth it. Fabulous brunch too. I love the lion tamer with their bread read more

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Shameful. We arrived to 2 hostesses that wouldn't seat us, wouldn't let us order a drink at the bar, and couldn't tell us how long the wait would be ('it shouldn't be that long' is not helpful). The food looked fantastic and we came well dressed, excited to see Oxford and enjoy a great meal. Nearly half the tables were open and it was about 4pm on a Friday. The hostesses continued to mumble and stare blankly at us. The entryway was congested and uncomfortable. The hostesses proceeded to tell us there were 260 people on their wait list but we could wait for dinner service to turnover. Holy smokes, terrible experience. Would not recommend. Will not return read more

I've been here twice since my son started at Ole Miss. the atmosphere is just perfect and the food and cocktails are excellent. Pizza is a staple but the fish and salads are also excellent. Nice selection of wines and some fun craft cocktails! read more

We had a wonderful dinner tonight. Our cocktails were excellent, and the food was delicious. Our server was so friendly and provided a great experience. It is a MUST when in Oxford. To top off, the night my husband left his credit card and another server chased us down to make sure he got his card back!!! TALK ABOUT CUSTOMER SERVICE read more

Excellent!!!! We made reservations for our one night in town upon the recommendation of our hotel. We it to be very cozy with ambience, and a buzzing vibe. The service was great from host staff to servers. We sat at a window, high top near the bar and enjoyed our vantage point of both bar and restaurant. Our meal was delicious!!! Beautifully presented, large portions (we split everything between 2 of us), fresh and flavorful. The bread was delicious too! We also enjoyed a fantastic bottle of wine and found the price to be quite reasonable. We will definitely be back the next time we're in town. read more

Saint Leo - Amazing ambiance, wine, food & service! - Italian Near Me - Oxford, Mississippi