Leo’s Italian Grill celebrated their fifth anniversary on May 7.

The local Italian restaurant first opened its doors to the Bastrop community in May 2019. The menu features Leo Gaertner’s family recipes and includes dishes such as granny’s lasagna pie, meatball sliders with homemade Hawaiian bread rolls and Italian cream cake.

Co-owner of the restaurant Michelle Gaertner said staff at the restaurant handed out free gift bags to guests who ate at the restaurant on the special occasion. Each bag had Leo’s Italian Grill merchandise.

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“We are so blessed to have been able to develop great partnerships with local organizations and businesses, build strong relationships with our guests, and participate in important life events with many people. The community spirit has changed our lives for the better and we are so grateful to be able to be here. We look forward to serving everyone for many years to come, and appreciate the continued support,” Michelle Gaertner said.