Leonardo sul Mare: fabulous Med views with Italian pasta and pizza specials in Puerto de Mazarrón

Leonardo sul Mare, authentic Italian restaurant with frontline sea views

It’s now over a decade since Leonardo Bellafiore opened his first restaurant in Puerto de Mazarrón, Leonardo’s, and building on the success and popularity of that venture he has opened a second establishment, Leonardo sul Mare, in the smaller of the town’s two marinas, between the Playa de la Isla and the Playa Bahía, offering great food and stunning views across the marina and Mediterranean.

In many respects the menu at Leonardo sul Mare is very similar to the one offered to customers at Leonardo’s – after all, why change a winning formula? – but the big difference here is one of location. With panoramic views out over the lovely marina and the Mediterranean from both indoor and outdoor dining areas, Leonardo sul Mare provides a complementary alternative to the atmosphere in Leonardo’s: the feel is still welcoming and homely, but of course the views outside are an added bonus to the tasty food and popular dishes which have been on offer in the Cuatro Plumas area of Puerto de Mazarrón since 2007.

And the menu and kitchen at Leonardo sul Mare provide faithful copies of the dishes which regulars have become used to at Leonardo’s over the years, the central feature being the wood-burning oven which cooks a wide range of pizzas and ensures that they reach your table in perfect condition.

But of course there is more to Italian culinary specialities than pizza, and the main course menu also features a huge range of pasta dishes alongside a selection of meat, fish and vegetarian specialities. These are preceded by an impressive variety of salads and starter dishes, in which the traditional Sicilian and Italian antipasti sit alongside steamed mussels and carpaccio, and for anyone whose appetite is still not sated the delicious list of homemade desserts includes affogata, panna cotta, tiramisú and crêpes.

All of these dishes are prepared using the very best local ingredients and imported Italian specialities in the traditional Sicilian fashion – like Mamma used to make it! – and there are few more enjoyable and attractive spots in which to enjoy a taste of “real” Italian food in this part of the Costa Cálida, whether at a small table or in a large group.

Leonardo sul Mare is open every day of the week except Tuesdays from 12.00 to 16.00 and then from 19.00 until late, and prior booking is advised in order to avoid disappointment.  For an immediate booking and confirmation please telephone.

This restaurant is ideal for groups and special occasions, with capacity both inside and outside on the spacious terrace and inside seating area for all seasons of the year.

There is full access and adapted toilets for those with limited mobility.