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Leon’s is an all-day Italian restaurant from Natalie Johnson and Nick Anderer, the husband-and-wife duo behind Anton’s in the West Village. Named for Natalie’s great-grandfather, Leon Hakim, the restaurant is inspired by her family’s heritage and the couple’s travels together across the Mediterranean. Leon’s is a convivial gathering place open from early morning until late in the evening (serving continuously from breakfast through dinner). The culinary menu spotlights Anderer’s deep passion for Italian cuisine, as well as his thoughtful interpretations of treasured Hakim family recipes and culinary traditions passed down by way of Egypt and France.
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Address: 817 Broadway, New York, NY 10003
Phone: (646) 410-2703
Website: https://www.leonsnyc.com/
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3.5 stars for me. Food was average, but drinks and espresso were good. Also service and atmosphere was v good.
Mushroom carpaccio was good and creative. We also got the large fritto misto and it was very normal. The batter wasn’t that crispy tbh. The shrimp in there was tender though.
Lemon tagliolini was fresh pasta but I didn’t really like the cheese that was in it, it just didn’t go well with the sea beans.
Linguini alle vongole was very bland, boxed pasta (I would expect boxed pasta for this dish though), just didn’t have much flavor which was crazy bc usually clams are flavorful.
The sauce on the steak frites was good and fries were crispy.
The dessert looks better than it is. I like the affogato. The flan was nice and not too heavy. The lemon merengue was not good and had a weird aftertaste. Also the sugar work was wrong. You can tell from the brûlée that it’s grainy. The weird aftertaste is because the egg didn’t bond correctly w the sugar. So you’re just tasting egg white. Disappointing.
Also they could’ve done more with the sides. We asked the waitress for recs for the sides and she said the best were the potatoes and the beans and they were not it lol. Beans had a sauce on it that didn’t really add much, and it’s a bit indescribable. I didn’t really know what they were going for with those beans. The potatoes were good they were just boiled lemon potatoes with capers.
Otherwise, good service and ambiance. Food was just pedestrian.
… moreMushroom carpaccio was good and creative. We also got the large fritto misto and it was very normal. The batter wasn’t that crispy tbh. The shrimp in there was tender though.
Lemon tagliolini was fresh pasta but I didn’t really like the cheese that was in it, it just didn’t go well with the sea beans.
Linguini alle vongole was very bland, boxed pasta (I would expect boxed pasta for this dish though), just didn’t have much flavor which was crazy bc usually clams are flavorful.
The sauce on the steak frites was good and fries were crispy.
The dessert looks better than it is. I like the affogato. The flan was nice and not too heavy. The lemon merengue was not good and had a weird aftertaste. Also the sugar work was wrong. You can tell from the brûlée that it’s grainy. The weird aftertaste is because the egg didn’t bond correctly w the sugar. So you’re just tasting egg white. Disappointing.
Also they could’ve done more with the sides. We asked the waitress for recs for the sides and she said the best were the potatoes and the beans and they were not it lol. Beans had a sauce on it that didn’t really add much, and it’s a bit indescribable. I didn’t really know what they were going for with those beans. The potatoes were good they were just boiled lemon potatoes with capers.
Otherwise, good service and ambiance. Food was just pedestrian.
Jovanny Sanchez
Great restaurant for date night! The host and waitstaff we’re very friendly. The food was also amazing. As far as cocktails go, they were solid as well. The ambiance and vibes were really neat also.
We were running late for our reservation and the host was kind enough to call us to confirm if we were still going to make it which I really appreciated. Great experience over and definitely will be going back with friends.
… moreWe were running late for our reservation and the host was kind enough to call us to confirm if we were still going to make it which I really appreciated. Great experience over and definitely will be going back with friends.
Jeff Morgan
Very enjoyable group dinner. The food was delicious. The pasta was very tasty, especially the pumpkin ravioli! The mains were delicious steak, chicken and cod special.
… moreAlison Thimmesch
One of the best brunch experiences I’ve had in awhile, in no small part because of our incredible server Stacy! Such a fun atmosphere with delicious food to match. Highly recommend the Egyptian spiced tea and the beans Alexandria!
… moreJulia
Food and drinks were great. While all the courses were great and creative, the highlight for me was the desserts, especially the Pistachio Kataifi which was on the Restaurant Week Prix Fixe menu. I hope they continue to offer it on their regular dessert menu! Also, nice alcohol-free cocktail options, I enjoyed the Basil Gazzosa. The staff were very attentive and the service was fast and consistent which was remarkable given that the restaurant was completely full. I enjoyed the decor and warm lighting, it contributed to a cozy yet lively atmosphere.
… moreTarek Farahat
Nice experience overall. The food was good. The menu is kind of half Egyptian food and half Italian . We ordered a bit of both and we ended up liking more the Egyptian dishes. Falafel (Taameya) was especially good. Service was warm and the ambiance was excellent. Lots of space between tables and the place is very nicely decorated.
… moreJake Kringdon
This was my third visit, and I can confidently say the strongest part of the experience is the atmosphere and the space itself. It’s a great room with good energy. Unfortunately, the food continues to fall short. We ordered a mix of pasta, steak, and chicken and none of the dishes arrived properly hot. One of the steaks, ordered medium-rare, was served rare and cold to the touch, while the pastas were only lukewarm at best. We also ordered a second steak very well done and it was served medium, making it inedible for the individual hoping to enjoy it. The chicken was very average – decent flavor but quite dry.
We also ordered the truffle toast special, which was particularly disappointing. It lacked any discernible truffle flavor and tasted as though it had never actually come into contact with truffle at all.
The pacing of the meal was also off. We ordered by course, but everything except for the salads – pastas, chicken, and steak – was delivered at the same time, rather than the pastas coming out as a proper middle course. It made the meal feel rushed and disorganized.
Overall, it’s a place I’d return to for a drink and the ambiance, but not for a full dinner.
… moreWe also ordered the truffle toast special, which was particularly disappointing. It lacked any discernible truffle flavor and tasted as though it had never actually come into contact with truffle at all.
The pacing of the meal was also off. We ordered by course, but everything except for the salads – pastas, chicken, and steak – was delivered at the same time, rather than the pastas coming out as a proper middle course. It made the meal feel rushed and disorganized.
Overall, it’s a place I’d return to for a drink and the ambiance, but not for a full dinner.
Alessandro Peirano
Easily amongst my favourite establishments. Hard to decide if I prefer the daytime experience or evening spent sitting at the bar. The produce is all sourced from high quality local farms in nearby UNSQ and the dishes all clearly speak with mediterranean purity and simplicity. The entire menu is brilliant. Not to mention one of the city’s truly elite burgers (lamb!) and a room that makes you wish you could take the entire afternoon off and spend it like Ernest Hemingway would .
Dulcis in fundo: a superlative and reasonable
wine program, designed for everyone to enjoy, not just those who are in the wine trade. If you haven’t gone yet, do yourselves a favour and visit this brilliant restaurant, and restore yourselves from the stress of Manhattan.
PS: EXTRA respect for Leon’s as it is one of the very few establishments in NYC that never succumbed to the murky influencer / content creator wagon which seems the bleak norm these days. This is the way it should be.
… moreDulcis in fundo: a superlative and reasonable
wine program, designed for everyone to enjoy, not just those who are in the wine trade. If you haven’t gone yet, do yourselves a favour and visit this brilliant restaurant, and restore yourselves from the stress of Manhattan.
PS: EXTRA respect for Leon’s as it is one of the very few establishments in NYC that never succumbed to the murky influencer / content creator wagon which seems the bleak norm these days. This is the way it should be.
Jill M
My nephew, his wife and I dined at Leon’s last night and everything was exceptional from start to finish. Special shout out to Nora and Nicole for their warm welcome. We were given a choice of tables which I absolutely love.
The food was delicious. We shared the citrus salad, marinated olives, rapini melt, lemon potatoes, skate and pappardelle & duck raggu. A trio of gelato for dessert.
The restaurant is beautiful – high ceilings – and while sophisticated, the ambiance is warm and cozy.
Special thank you to our server Alex who was fantastic along with the rest of the wait staff and the gentleman who kept refilling our water glasses which I also love. Another gentleman seated us (whose name I forget but he was from NJ) so special shout out to him as well.
I love discovering new restaurants in NYC. We’ll definitely be back. I highly recommend Leon’s!
… moreThe food was delicious. We shared the citrus salad, marinated olives, rapini melt, lemon potatoes, skate and pappardelle & duck raggu. A trio of gelato for dessert.
The restaurant is beautiful – high ceilings – and while sophisticated, the ambiance is warm and cozy.
Special thank you to our server Alex who was fantastic along with the rest of the wait staff and the gentleman who kept refilling our water glasses which I also love. Another gentleman seated us (whose name I forget but he was from NJ) so special shout out to him as well.
I love discovering new restaurants in NYC. We’ll definitely be back. I highly recommend Leon’s!
Olena Perez
Incredible addition to the neighborhood! Have gone twice this week – highly highly recommend.
Ambiance is perfect. Staff is extremely friendly and attentive. Do not sleep on the olive oil and bread, chefs kiss. They rotate the olive oil weekly. Eggplant and tuna crudo absolute must orders. Tried several pastas – the crab, ravioli caprese & the almond pasta all great. The chicken dish is to die. Love that they serve the wine in carafes & also love that the owner walks around in his apron chatting with the customers. I really love it here 100/10, can’t wait to come in to try their breakfast as well! *they were also accommodating when I came with my 9m old so that is a ++++++ in my book
… moreAmbiance is perfect. Staff is extremely friendly and attentive. Do not sleep on the olive oil and bread, chefs kiss. They rotate the olive oil weekly. Eggplant and tuna crudo absolute must orders. Tried several pastas – the crab, ravioli caprese & the almond pasta all great. The chicken dish is to die. Love that they serve the wine in carafes & also love that the owner walks around in his apron chatting with the customers. I really love it here 100/10, can’t wait to come in to try their breakfast as well! *they were also accommodating when I came with my 9m old so that is a ++++++ in my book