Operations
Leona's Pizzeria & Restaurant to open in McHenry, Illinois
June 27, 2025
Leona's Pizzeria & Restaurant will open a location in McHenry, Illinois, on July 8, according to a press release.
The restaurant is the fourth in Chicagoland. A ribbon cutting ceremony helmed by Mayor Wayne Jett and local officials will be held at 11 a.m.
In addition, to honor Leona's upcoming 75th anniversary, the first 75 guests in line on opening day will receive a FREE personal pizza.
"Opening our doors in McHenry is a meaningful milestone for all of us at Leona's," Billy Marino, owner and CEO of the pizza brand, said in the press release. "It's a chance to share the tradition we've built over generations with a new part of our community. We're proud to offer the same iconic, classic flavors that have been part of Chicago's world-class dining scene since 1950 — now with the convenience of a drive-thru made for today's diners."
Leona's Pizzeria & Restaurant was founded in 1950 by Leona Pianetto Molinaro Szemla in Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood.
