CASA LEO

There’s something quietly confident about this place. It’s refined without being fussy. The inviting ambiance and the friendly waitstaff immediately establish a high bar for hospitality, making everyone feel like a regular. A newcomer that already cooks like a classic. The tomato & watermelon nigiri arrives looking like an art piece, a single bite of crunchy watermelon wrapped in shiso. Then comes the bay scallop ceviche, scallop served on top of halved limes chilled on ice like a seaside amuse-bouche. From there, the tuna crudo is paper-thin, melt-on-contact tuna in a sauce that is smoky, bright, and addicting. It’s one of those sauces you end up dragging everything through. That flatbread, with corn, garlic oil, and pecorino walks that edge between rustic and refined, charred edges, and just enough chili. The gambas al ajillo delivers well cleaned plump shrimp swimming in the warmth of garlic oil. The flan is the kind of dessert that reminds you why flan became a classic in the first place. Cardamom, citrus, and candied pistachio. Every dish feels deliberate, pared down to its essentials. The inviting interior and calm atmosphere is visible through the street facing glass windows, where everyone appears to be enjoying themselves. Los Feliz has plenty of charm, but Casa Leo gives it flavor.

I’ve been four times in six weeks!!! Every time I go back it gets better. Love this place. Been for Brunch (the torrijas & tortilla are a must), Lunch (the gambas!!!), and most recently dinner (the oxtail dish is insane) and all three menus are excellent. Chef Josh is also so kind and passionate, we are lucky to have him in our neighborhood. The place is clean, the staff is attentive, the service is timely and best of all the neighborhood hasn’t caught on yet, so tables are usually open (although I’m sure that will change very soon!!).

This new restaurant is much needed in the Los Feliz area! Casa Leo is a Spanish inspired restaurant that uses locally produced ingredients, and the freshness is evident in every bite! I had a blast and am definitely going to be a regular!

The food was fantastic! Amazing balance of flavors and textures with fantastic service and an inviting airy atmosphere. The drinks were very unique and refreshing for a warm summer morning. The Chef, Josh made us feel welcome and his passion comes through crystal clear when the food hits your mouth. We will be back!

Had lunch, the food, service and ambiance were great. The menu doesn’t have many protein options so it’s definitely the lighter side/veggie forward. It was great, I’ll definitely return.

Everyone was lovely here! This is a unique well thought out tapas place! The chef as travel and learned through his work tricks and tips that combined with his creativity created a menu that is simple and fresh yet surprising! We had the gazpacho that was incredible then we had one of their cocca we enjoyed and the tomato with the tuna conserva. Really well picked ingredients! Above all was the gazpacho and the flan!!

Look first of all - you're wonderful. B. Sensational food, great service, decadent environment, chef is a winner. Try the trout, and don't skip the caesar salad or the cheesecake.

I found this hidden gem 💎 in Los Feliz , fantastic cuisines , great environment, amazing service Christie & Joshua are great . They are newly opened so they are trying to open for dinner pretty soon , I think it’s a great place to hangout and have some authentic cuisines .

Excellent Ancient grains Salad, customer service, & has both lot and street parking options. Perfect lunch spot to meet friends or a business lunch. Comfortable setting & elevated food 10/10 . I need to come back to try their famous Cocas! I should have taken a photo before I ate it, but it was so good!!

Read an article about this being run by a Jose Andres Alumni. So thought we'd come try it. These are not tapas. -Zataar on pita bread ? Oh sorry "Cocca". We know the Spanish colonized everything but they didnt create everything. They definitely are NOT perfectionist either. -Pallets were blown out by the raw thick onions. Not a good bite. - it also states "CA" influence ; this person is most definitely a transplant & did not grow up here. -Ceviche has got to go, or whatever that was. -There was so much oil on plates , you could hear gas prices rising. It's obvious what's going on here. Someone is still living in the glory days. That's pretty "bizarre" * Overall ; Pretentious , Salty , & so much damn onion on certain dishes. - there's no identity. It's too try hard & dated. Felt forced & lacked soul. - this is food for old people that live in Los Feliz. ******Los Feliz is exactly a place like this needs to be......

Just go! Soft opening! Amazing food and service. Only lunch hours for now but will have dinner hours in a month or so and liquor license next week fingers crossed.

The menu called me in and the food will bring me back! Los Feliz needed a spot offering something different and the current brunch menu is more modest than nearby "same ole dishes"....but the food is in no way modest. A fine hand is at work in the kitchen with a creative approach. The Sea Trout Lox was superb. The melt in your mouth Tortilla Espanola reminded me of those I had in Vitoria-Gasteiz and Argomaniz in the Basque region. Thank you @casaleo.la

What Los Feliz has been sorely lacking, incredible high-level cooking at an incredibly reasonable price point. Go patronize! We need to keep them going.

Everything at Casa Leo is fire. The food, the service, the ambiance, everything! We shared the tuna crudo, corn coca, torrijas, and the pan con tomate y manchego as well as some lattes for brunch. The tuna crudo was melt in your mouth delicious and so full of flavor. The coca was the perfect bite of summer with a hint of spicy from the Fresno chili. This is the perfect place to catch up with a friend over coffee and some shared plates. We love it and can't wait to come back and try more menu items!

Casa Leo is a gem that just opened in the Los Feliz area. I had so many favorites but I especially love the cocas. The crust is light and crisp. The dinosaur Kale coca is to die for. The tomatoes salad is bursting with ripeness and perfectly balanced with Spanish tuna on top. The crudo tuna is so fresh and melt in your mouth. . My son loved the Spanish flan. . The staff is friendly and the chef came out to greet us.. it was an amazing experience overall and can'twait to come back.

Wonderful delicious, every dish was a delight! Dreaming about the manchego toast appetizer! Such an incredible addition to the neighborhood, fresh ingredients incredible flavor. The bread amazing!! The shrimp! Just go you will be so happy.