CASA LEO

This restaurant is phenomenal. There are so many good things about it that it's difficult to find a place to start. Chef Josh and team are so hospitable and kind, the food is truly incredible, the ambiance is deeply comforting. The menu is approachable and reasonably priced which makes sampling many of the dishes part of the fun. The hits from our meal: - beet gaspacho, perfect way to start the meal - oxtail stew is a must try - gambas, sauce is perfect - jamon on toast with papaya spread Would go back in a second. Strong recommend.

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!

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 .

I think I just found my favorite spot in Los Feliz. We originally decided to come because we heard the owner previously worked with Jose Andres at The Bazaar, so we knew this has got to be good. And we were correct. First of all the service is impeccable. Our host was so kind, and funny - he explained every dish and he spoke to us like we were regulars, we felt really welcome. He even offered for the kitchen to make us more bread to sop up the sauce from the gambas (which I will get to). Chef Josh himself came to talk to us, which was so so cool! He's super chill and told us about working at The Bazaar to deciding to open his own restaurant, it was so interesting and refreshing to see the chef come talk to us and ask how we're liking everything. He didn't have to do that, but it shows he cares about the customers and the quality of the food. He even gave us an extra dessert he's been working on, and it was amazing. Ok onto what really matters - the food. Everything was delicious! I'm a huge sucker for Spanish tapas, and this place is exactly what the neighborhood needs. We basically had half the menu, but the highlights were the Jamon Iberico, the scallop ceviche, the corn and lardons cocas, and the gambas. We also got the special, which was a uni paella made with vermicelli, and it was really nice. For dessert, the cheesecake is probably one of the best I've ever had in my life. And the other dessert Chef Josh gave us was this light, palate-cleansing chocolate mousse. I really hope he decides to make it a permanent fixture on the menu. The place is very warm and welcoming, definitely where I can see being the go-to spot to catch up with friends or go out for a date on a Saturday night. I hope to come back here soon!

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......

Excellent experience. The food, atmosphere, and service were top-notch. The tapas, especially the eggplant and scallops, were inventive and inspired. We loved the trout and oxtail. Well paired wines. Wonderful date spot but also a great laid back neighborhood spot. True gem.

Food was delicious, great vibes, amazing staff and chef was very friendly and took time to speak to us. So happy to have a new fave in the neighborhood!

Had the pleasure of stopping in for dinner last night. We had the tuna crudo, pan con manchego, caeser salad, the corn coca, and the trout. Everything tasted wonderful and for a tapas restaurant the portions were really generous! I especially loved dipping the coca crust into the sauce the trout was served in. Restaurant is also beautifully decorated. Will absolutely be back!

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.

Last night's dinner at Casa Leo in Los Feliz was one of the best bites I've had all year. Everything was simple, honest, and incredibly well sourced -- exactly how it should be. For a moment, I felt transported straight to Spain, eating true tapas. Grateful to have a place like this just down the street. Very nice ambiance calm setting, friendly service. Dishes you can't miss: the Lionmane cocktail, the gazpacho, tuna crudo, eggplant, pan con tomate with manchego, corn coca, tuna conserva coca, and definitely don't leave without the cheesecake. I'll be back real soon!

The food was really good, albeit very small portions even for tapas standards. It's pricey but what isn't these days? The gazpacho was really good as was the pan con manchego. The ancient grains were delicious as were the Cocas! Don't get me started on Helen's cheesecake!!! so good. The wine pours were incredibly stingy. I sent a photo to my friends and they laughed asking if I was wine tasting. I can see small pours for a wine flight but a glass of wine at $13.00 for a very teeny, tiny pour is not good. Very limited wine selection. All in all, I would absolutely go back and hope they are a bit more heavy handed with their wine pours.

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!!

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

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!

Best chicken skewers we had in our life. Word by word what they said after eating it. Great service and wonderful chef. Thank you

What a lovely place. Taste palette of the food is refreshingly delicious. Mediterranean cuisine flavor from Spain. Pleasant interior and friendly service. We enjoy our lunch at this place. Great for meeting with friends or enjoy quality food by solo.

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.

Delicious food made with high quality ingredients. It felt like a delicious elevation of seemingly simple dishes without being frou frou. The restaurant has a warm, local-joint kind of feel. Like a little gem you'd stumble upon on a through your neighborhood. The cocas are where it's at!!!

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.

The food is amazing, the space is warm and inviting. The Chef is friendly and accessible. I highly recommend you visit this new spot.

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.

Had the most delicious lunch at Casa Leo. Each dish we had was fantastic. The quality of ingredients and service was wonderful, and the attentive owner made it a really stand out experience. Super excited about this new restaurant in Los Feliz.

new best restaurant in los feliz. josh's passion for his craft is very clear. the cocas are a must have, highly recommend the corn and broccoli cocas.