If you’ve lived in Savannah for any length of time, the likelihood of you having eaten Chef Leoci’s food or seeing his sauces in the local Whole Foods on Victory Drive is pretty high
roberto leoci
Best Chef
In a town enamored of Southern comfort food, Southern fusion, New South cuisine, etc., Roberto Leoci has brought a bit of Old World glamour to the local restaurant scene. With a heavy dose of Mediterranean charisma to go along with his down-home friendliness, Leoci has not only become the figurehead of a growing food movement in Savannah, he has restored the luster of its once moribund Italian dining scene.
Runner-up: Mashama Bailey, The Grey
Best Chef
In a town enamored of Southern comfort food, Southern fusion, New South cuisine, etc., Roberto Leoci has brought a bit of Old World glamour to the local restaurant scene. With […]
‘Welcome to the family’
Think Mrs. Wilkes’ dining room, only with calamari and red wine instead of fried chicken and sweet tea.
Green cuisine
Eating local is fast becoming another Savannah foodie custom, and the meaning of “green cuisine” takes on more layers than a Shepherd’s Pie when it’s prepared with sustainably-raised meats and organic vegetables from our local farming community.
