Ledo Pizza Now Open in Vienna

VIENNA, VA -- Pizza lovers will be glad to know that a new pizza joint has opened in the Town of Vienna. Ledo Pizza opened last month at 141 Park St. in Vienna.

Hours are:

• Sunday: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Monday-Thursday: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• Friday-Saturday: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

The company got its start in 1955 in Adelphia, Md. Today the company still make pizza rolled to order with fresh handmade dough. The first Ledo Pizza was a favorite spot for local residents, the University of Maryland community and the Washington Senators. The families that created Ledo Pizza now pass the tradition to other families in new areas through franchises.

There are some unique qualities of Ledo Pizza that come from its long history. People often ask why LEDO Pizza is rectangular. The round pizza pans commonly seen today were very new in the 1950s. Rectangular baking pans were readily available, hence the square pizza. Since that time, round pans have become the rage as pizza operators are able to cut costs by giving the appearance of more, while actually offering less. The company's thick pepperoni is also a Ledo trademark.

Its unique size resulted from the cooks cutting the pepperoni by hand. The thicker the slice, the faster the work was finished. The customers loved it so much the company kept doing it that way. While the entrees and subs have a somewhat shorter history, they have become famous as well. All of Ledo's subs are made with freshly baked bread. Our Italian salad is large enough for a meal and comes with Ledo's salad dressing. Other entrees include lasagna, spaghetti, soup, salad, and breadsticks. View the full menu here.

The restaurant applied to sell beer and wine on the premises.

So far, the new location has earned four out of five stars on Yelp by six reviewers.

PHOTO: Hotlanta BBQ pizza from Ledo features signature crust drizzled with Urban Bar-B-Que® Yella sauce, sliced chicken, regular bacon, and jalapeños topped with Provolone cheese. Photo courtesy of Ledo Pizza

Location of Ledo Pizza in Vienna (Google maps):