Hello Fellow Foodies!
Today I'll be writing about a restaurant I recently visited in Chennai, India. It's the Lazy Leopard Italian restaurant.
The interiors of this place were very standard, nothing too fancy, but clean and comfortable. The lighting was bright giving the restaurant a lively vibe. The place was packed, which usually is an indication that the food was good. They also have a wood-fired oven, which instantly caught my attention because wood-fired pizzas have a distinct, smoky flavor. So, of course, we had to try the pizza!
Cottage Basilico Pizza – 8.5/10
We ordered a 12-inch Cottage Basilico Pizza, and it looked amazing when it arrived at our table. The base was covered in a creamy pesto sauce, which I absolutely love and that was the main reason I chose this pizza. I was excited for my friend to try it since he had never tasted pesto before. Luckily, he ended up loving it too! The mozzarella melted beautifully on top, and the herbed paneer was soft and added a nice, flavorful touch.
The pizza had toppings of slow-roasted tomatoes, olives and paprika. I'm not much of a fan of olives so I picked them off but the rest of the toppings made it for a perfect slice. But the best part? The burrata bomb sitting right in the middle. It was a big, soft ball of creamy cheese that we cut and added to our slices and it made every bite all the more delicious.The crust was thin, perfectly baked, and had just the right amount of crispness. I’d definitely recommend this to anyone who loves pesto and creamy cheese.
This pizza was priced at 900 INR ($10.31)
Fettuccine Limone con Ricotta - 7.5/10
Next, we ordered a Fettuccine Limone con Ricotta. Since I’m a hardcore pasta fan, I was sure I’d enjoy it—I pretty much love anything pasta! This dish had house-made fresh ricotta, which was slightly grainy still creamy. It was mixed with spinach and tossed in a simple lemony sauce. The fettuccine was perfectly cooked, coated in this unique combination of flavors.
I’ve always loved ricotta, but what really caught my attention was the lemon. I’m the kind of person who adds lemon to everything if I see it on my plate, so I was curious to see how it would blend with the creamy ricotta and spinach. Turns out, it worked surprisingly well! The lemon added a different, tangy kick that balanced the richness of the cheese, making each bite refreshing yet satisfying. The pasta itself was silky and smooth, and the flavors came together beautifully. It wasn’t heavy like some creamy pastas. It felt light but still packed with flavor.
This dish costed 700 INR ($8.02)
Cranberry Sangria - 8/10
For beverages, we went with a Cranberry Sangria since out of the 7 drink options in the menu, this was something I had not tried. Or atleast did not remember trying. For our drink, we chose a Cranberry Sangria. It looked really pretty, a deep red with fruit pieces floating inside.
The first sip was cool and refreshing. It had a tangy cranberry taste, but it wasn’t too sour. There was also a little sweetness and a nice citrusy flavor. It went really well with our pizza and pasta.
The Sangria was priced at 300 INR ($3.44)
Final Thoughts
Overall, it was a great experience at Lazy Leopard. The service was friendly and quick, and the food quality was impressive. The pizza was definitely the star of the meal, but the pasta and drink were also amazing.
Would I come back? Absolutely! There are still so many dishes I’d love to try, and next time, I might even explore their desserts. Until then, happy eating!
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After seeing how good that that pizza looked I must definitively visit this place 😂
Oh you definitely should! Glad that I could recommend you atleast one food place in Chennai just as I leave 😂❤️
The pizza looks amazing! The sangria and the pasta combination must’ve been a bomb!
It turned out to be a really delicious meal 🤤
I wouldn't lie to you, the image of the foods you capture made me salivate a little, I was like yummy 😅. The meals really looks amazing.
Thank you!! I'm happy you liked it ❤️
I just ate but I don't care, that pizza looks delicious! 👍
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There's always room for pizza! 😁
Of Course, Jab bhi mein dieting ka plan banata hu aise posts samne aa jate hain.
Not a big foodie, but I am always open for an authentic experience. Will try during my next trip to Chennai.
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Zarur aana Chennai. This and many other amazing food spots out here !
The wood oven is important, at least that's how it starts right, and when you say burrata, we are already talking about big stuff, that's really good, although the definitive factor is the dough, according to your opinion and the good look of the edges in the photo, I'm sure that the fermentation was right and the result very successful. It looks delicious.
The pastas with lemon, are difficult to recreate many times, this addition provides a lot of flavor to the pasta, but one must know how to balance it, I love to read that you had a satisfactory experience and you make my mouth water hahaha.
I hope you come back, as you have planned! bon appetit!
You're absolutely right! The wood oven sets the stage, but the dough is the real game-changer. Every bite had that perfect texture and flavor!
And yes, lemon in pasta can be tricky—it’s all about finding that perfect balance between tangy and rich. This one hit the spot, and I’m glad my experience made your mouth water! 😄
I’m definitely looking forward to going back. Thanks for your thoughtful comment!
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I'm always curious about Italian food abroad by the way this look more a revisitation than a traditional Italia cuisine but the pizza looks super tasty 🤤
That’s a great observation! This definitely felt like a creative take rather than strictly traditional Italian cuisine. But as long as it’s delicious, I’m all for it! 😄
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