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Well after getting back into town, we decided to end our trip with a visit to a good and reliable Melbourne establishment, Leaning Tower of Pizza Restaurant off of Wickham Road. Leaning Tower has been around for over 23 years, and of that time, my wife’s family has been patronizing them for over 20 years; heck, I’ve been going for over 3 years and love it. Leaning Tower is a family owned business that offers New York style Italian cuisine for reasonable prices. The restaurant is small, but the staff is courteous and very attentive. We quite frequently call our order ahead so it’s ready for us when we sit down and today was no exception.

We ordered the All Beef Stromboli (~$7) which comes baked with sauteed onions, ground beef, fresh spices, red wine, black olives, and mozarella and comes with a side of sauce. We also ordered the Hot Steak Sub (~$6) with peppers (+$0.50) which is made with real steak, onions, and provolone cheese. The sauce, although not as hearty as some may like, is very flavorful and tastes great. In the past we’ve also ordered their tossed salad for the table and it’s a great iceberg lettuce salad with tomatoes, red onion, and carrots; I like their Italian dressing too. If you’re in the mood for pizza, they make a great New York style pie; we order a large with cheese (~$11) for lunch sometimes and really enjoy it.

Leaning Tower is a true Melbourne establishment with great food. They’ve focussed on staying a small and quality establishment that produces a consistent product. They truly do abide by their motto, “NOTHING FANCY, Just Good Food!” If you haven’t tried them yet, stop by and visit.

Leaning Tower of Pizza Restaurant is located at 681 N Wickham Rd, Melbourne, FL.

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