Leiah

We went in with the knowledge of the menu that was posted on the website. That was wrong. They didn't offer a la carte so it was the tasting menu. The prices seemed to be off as well. After figuring out the menu with the waiter, we had a great time and the food was phenomenal. Every course was better than the next. The waiter said the filet was only cooked medium but still came out medium rare-rare. The tortellini was amazing! The forrotto was unexpectedly a standout. The pacing was a bit off on courses, some taking way longer than others. But he kitchen didn't seemed stressed and it was awesome to see them work. Atmosphere was average for fine dinning, could have used a bit more music to cut through the loudness of everyone speaking.

The experience for me started with my reservation. I attempted to make a reservation online but wasn’t finding the options I needed. I called the restaurant and spoke with Candace. Candace was friendly and eager to help meet my needs. She went into the system and made sure my reservation was locked in and then followed up with me. We showed up two weeks later and were met with a warm welcome and instant recognition. We were promptly seated. My girlfriend and I requested to do the magical experience with wine pairing. We immediately noted the unique tableware and finishing. Candace explained how the magical experience worked and we asked for a deviation to change up the experience. The chef came out and talked with us. He listened to what we wanted and graciousness and excitedly accommodated us. Everything was perfect and well executed. Candace who hosted also served as one of our sommeliers. The chef/owner shared the wonderful story of his daughter and history of the restaurant’s origin and roots. He brought us a wagyu potato mousse as a teaser. It was amazing! Paul was one of our servers, it was his first day but you couldn’t tell. He was very friendly. Aspen and Summer brought out our dishes and explained their preparation and execution. They were both friendly and answered all of our questions which added to the experience as we were absorbing the execution and creativity of each dish. The timing and portions were on point, we left satisfied and wanting to come back for lunch. I would highly recommend and can’t wait for our next visit.

Sept 25th 2025 (next day): Came back again! That wagyu burger has me salivating. It never disappoints. Again, the chefs, the host (Francisco), are just so pleasant to be around. They make you feel so welcomed. That, paired with their tasty food, makes a perfect combination for me to keep coming back when Im in town. I haven’t been for dinner yet, but they shared their menu with me…. One during Orlando’s Magic week, which ends Sept 30th, and then they also shared their regular dinner menu which is 6 courses. The chef is coming out with a 5 course menu starting in October. Something to try next time I’m here. —————————— Sept 24th 2025: I came back :) This place is consistent with the food. It still tasted the same, and I love the way it tastes, so I’m happy to see it’s consistent. I just loooove that Wagyu burger! The chefs and waiter were just so pleasant. There’s no doubt I’ll be back, every time I’m visiting Orlando for work. ————————————————————————- Sept 9th 2025: I popped in for a late lunch on a Tuesday. There appeared to be a group of 4 people there just getting up to leave as I entered. Another solo diner came in after me. Otherwise the place was empty, making it nice and quiet. The set up is elegant. You have an open view of the kitchen. There were two chef’s back there. I ordered the Wagyu burger and upgraded from fries to the “bees & beets” salad. They serve a smaller portion of the salad when it’s a side item. I wasn’t aware that it would be larger if I hadn’t made it as a side to my burger, but I would order the full size in the future. Plus they don’t put the honey-flavored butterfly shaped “cookie” on top of the smaller version of the salad. I mentioned that to the waitress and she ended up bringing me the butterfly to try. It was tasty and so was the salad, hence why I’d order the full size salad in the future. I ordered my burger medium-well and it came out just as I ordered. I’m favoriting this place on my Google maps. I’ll be coming back for sure! ———-

We had an amazing meal last night at a place that was not near crowded enough for it’s quality. If you are looking for a date night or special occasion meal that is not something to put you into debt, I highly recommend the Tasting menu at Leiah in downtown Orlando. We really enjoyed the food, staff, ambiance, and the chef serve several of our dishes to us personally. If you’re looking for a tasting menu that is not Japanese or Asian-based it’s a great option. Took a few photos below, but we aren’t experts at that so just go and enjoy. Location may seem a bit odd adjacent to a Hilton Garden Inn, but you’ll be happy you made the time for it.

I booked a table here for magical dining month. Our reservation was for 6:30, we got sat pretty promptly, however there was a pretty long line starting to form behind us. I know this is a new restaurant, it seems like they are still working out the kinks. The service was extremely slow, it took about 45 minutes to an hour to get our first course, and then another 45 for the second course. Now I’m all about fine dining and a slow dining experience but the portions are SO SMALL we were starving by the time our main course came. We actually had to ask for a bread service to help tie us over, which we really appreciated. Our server said “we usually don’t do that, but I can ask the chef”. That took about 30 mins to hit the table. The food was delish but I’ve had comparable food with magical dining and actually felt full when I left. Let me tell you, my partner and I were still very hungry when we left. The portion of fish and steak were probably about 3ozs. Also, they only serve wine. I wish I would have known that because my partner does not drink wine, so he just stuck to water. I would also suggest that the sommelier help to serve the wine. Our server was in the weeds, and fulfilling the wine orders seemed to take up most of her time. All in all the food was good, but the portion and wait time was not worth the $60/pp. I’m not sure if they served smaller portions for magical dining because the portions in other reviews look a lot larger. I think they have some kinks to work out before they can handle this amount of traffic they are getting during magical dining.

Went to dinner for magical dining with the Mrs- this place was phenomenal!! The menu was great and everything was perfect! Had the wagu with potatoes foam!! I don't even know how they did that! My wife had the lobster bisque- insane!!! The chef did artwork with the seabass and the mango brule was the icing on the cake! Our sever Paul was awesome!! So glad we have another place to go for incredible food and great atmosphere!

We didn’t know what to expect when we walked into this restaurant, but it turned out to be nothing short of amazing. From start to finish, everything was a wonderful surprise. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, the food is simply exceptional, and the service made the whole experience even better. Aspyn was our server and she was absolutely outstanding — attentive, friendly, and made us feel so welcome. We’ll definitely be coming back!

Did magical dining to celebrate my moms birthday and it did not disappoint. Lobster bisque, tortellini, and mango crème brûlée were stand outs. Chef made it a point to ask us about our dining experience and service was excellent.

A newly opened fine dining restaurant in downtown Orlando. The restaurant is just next-door to my hotel so I went there for lunch. The lunch menu features some tapas, salad, sandwiches and pastas. Even though the dinner is pricy, the lunch is pretty affordable. I got the beet+bees salad and the wagyu pastrami sandwich. Both dishes were good. At $18, the salad was really generous in portion size, the beets were fresh, and I liked the ground pistachio+pollen, which added delightful flavors to it. However, it was served with mixed greens instead of kale and had no pickled onions, as what the menu described. Plus, they forgot to put the dressing on the side as I requested (they remade it after I pointed it out). The wagyu pastrami was great. The meat was smoky, tender, had balanced fat and lean, and the sourdough was chewy and crispy. However, they forgot to do without sauce as I requested. Plus, I waited for nearly 35min for the sandwich, not knowing that I must inform the server "I am ready for the sandwich" before the kitchen made it. At the end the restaurant took off the salad from my check. Overall, the food was good and deserve trying. I could see that my server was trying to do a good job and I appreciate her effort, but the service does have a lot to improve. Since this is a new restaurant I still give 5 stars. Hopefully they will do a better job next time I visit it.

I met an old friend for lunch at Leiah. It truly felt like an elevated experience that you don't find in downtown Orlando. It's the perfect place for business meetings to wine and dine clients. I had a great bread service -- more butter please! I opted for the homemade fettuccini pasta with a lemon cream sauce. Outstanding. I finished my lunch with a cappuccino. Yes I know it's after 10AM but I like what I like! Will come back. Would love to try their dinner menu.

This was more Jar Jar than Leia, if I'm being honest. We had high hopes in dining here, but it fell flat. The food was mostly good, but other than one lone dish, nothing had a wow factor... This will probably go the way of Alderaan! We arrived for an early dinner to an empty restaurant, and they sat us right by the window... in direct sunlight! It was uncomfortable AF so I asked if we could switch tables you would have thought I asked for Leiah's brother Lukeh to carve roast Taun-Taun table side or something. They did move us to a shady table after some huffing and puffing. Nice welcome! (eye roll) We decided on the 8 course tasting and it was a mixed bag for sure. The soup was good but very heavy on the butter and salt. The other courses had some pluses and minuses. The Waygu Potato was one of the better dishes, as was the steak dish. The star was Sea Bass which was absolutely gorgeous and delicious. It was a "tad" overdone and didn't completely melt in your mouth, but it was still 5 stars on its own. And there was plenty of food that even Jabba would have been satisfied (volume wise). The ambiance was completely ruined by a table of schlubs that waltzed in and sat at the table closest to us (of course right). They had shopping bags, were wearing t-shirts and sweatpants, and were loud and annoying. It just sucks if you try and go out for a nice dinner, you can't feel any sense of elegance when stuff like this happens. Maybe it was because it was during magical dining so people could get a cheap meal or something, but maybe they should skip that next year. I don't know if they have a dress code, and maybe I shouldn't complain, but it's something to think about. C'mon... sweatpants? We weren't at the Creature Cantina... It was a place that's "Fine Dining" (according to them, not me), no less. More Cloud F'ing City vibes, please!!! You could tell even the servers were peeved by this table, but kudos to them as they tended to us, talked about the wine pairings, and made the experience as good as it could be. They were Stormtroopers and kept up with the task, even as the restaurant filled up. Between us and the server, you could definitely see three PO'd people (C3PO was a stretch there, right?). Sadly, I don't think a return trip here is in the future. Unless I come back in short cut jean shorts with the pockets showing, my sleeveless flannel half-shirt, and untied black high-top Chuck Taylors watching questionable Tik-Tok videos with the sound at full volume. Let's see how far we can push the envelope, right? And let's smell like Chewbacca while we're at it. Oh, and the table where we sat originally... you know, the one in the direct blinding sunlight that would have free'd Han Solo's frozen Carbonite body... when we left, it was in the shade as the sun hid behind the downtown skyline... and was still empty as it was the entire time we were there!

What a great addition this is to the downtown Orlando dining scene. Whether you're going for an à la carte meal or the excellent tasting menus available at both lunch and dinner, this is a refined and complex alternative to a lot of the more pedestrian food available downtown. The chef here has obviously put a lot of thought into the recipes, and quite a few things were standouts for their sophistication. - The shrimps ceviche starter was wonderfully balanced with great acidity and just the right amount of seasoning. - The beets + bees salad is a real standout with generous helpings of multicolored beets, feta cheese, and a delightful vinaigrette dressing. - The Parmesan pasta could have used a little more seasoning or complexity but was very good if you're a pasta lover. - My preference was the extraordinary Wagyu pastrami, which was just as good as it sounds. A spicy rhyme of peppery coating made it perhaps the best pastrami I've ever tasted, and since it was Wagyu, the meat itself was extraordinarily tender and flavorful without being fatty or overly rich. There's an extensive list of wines with quite a few of them available by the glass. Service was friendly, and I enjoyed talking with the chef after the meal to discover that it takes a week to make the pastrami and that their bread is delivered fresh every morning. A great experience that I'm sure will return. Note that Google has this location marked incorrectly on their map. It's not on the side street, it's right on Magnolia.

Great family restaurant. It is a small cozy area with everything hand made by a chef cooked organic and in wagyu flavor. I ordered off the lunch menu. All of the dishes listed were sandwiches with wagyu flavored fries. A little on oily side and did take awhile to make. The chicken was more of a flatbread with melted cheese and microgreens. This is a good date night place but not a quick bite to eat.

We had such a lovely date night at Leiah! Easily found street parking, but there is a parking lot right next door for convenience. The restaurant is on the smaller side, which we didn't mind and I enjoyed seeing the chefs work their magic. Every entree was served like art, the aesthetics are definitely there. The tomato bisque was one of the best we ever had! We enjoyed our sea bass and filet and ended the night with some perfectly light mascarpone and a fruity mango brûlée. For now they are wine only, had a great Pinot noir! Paul our server was excellent.

Tried Leiah's magical dining menu. The restaurant has an elevated and warm vibe with it's small and dimly lit restaurant that has an open kitchen concept. The staff was warm with a very friendly host that greeted us. Our server and wait staff was nice, although our server seemed a bit stretched thin. The dishes are beautiful but I was just unfortunately hoping for more punch and complexity with the flavors. My husband and I noted that it was a bit underwhelming. For example, the fish entree was bland yet too fishy and paired with a carrot puree that didn't seem to match and the beet salad could have used a flaky salt. If you try Leiah though we highly recommend the filet and also the crème brûlée- they were the standouts.

I do recommend everyone try Leiah! The menu is carefully thought out and all the dishes are made with love. Everything is delicious and the service is incredibly attentive. Due to their location, where parking is difficult and visibility isn't the best, their business appears to be slow. But this place is a perfect intimate date night before your show at the Dr. Phillips Center, etc.

Amazing experience! This is a small spot next to a Starbucks off a main road. Street parking. We chose the $185 8 course pp. It was our 7th anniversary. I like the gold flatware and ambiance. The entry doorway lights were out ( broke ) and if you make a reservation online, they try to have you pay ahead of time in full, which I didn't like. So, instead we made a reservation over the phone but, when we showed up it was fine but, they didn't seem to realize we had chosen the 8 course so, I crossed my fingers they were prepared for us. They had no problem , so that was nice! Constant refills on the water, great check ins at the table to see if we needed anything and great descriptions upon serving. For our anniversary, we got a little chocolate banner added to the desert. Since we were paying for the highest service, we had hoped maybe a glass of champagne or dessert wine with our meal but, nothing additional for special evenings here. CONS- I do think they need short table cloths, as the silverware kept spinning and sliding. We also had little gnats that would not leave the light by our table. We kept turning it off but then it was too dark. Welcome to FL though. Lol! Not really easy to control. Could have enjoyed maybe a louder ambient jazz music or a small bread crisp to start or truffle candy for additional dessert or something. Maybe even a mint, as those little "extras" really do make for a full experience. I had a friend eat here and her menu was delivered in an envelope with a wax seal, so I had expected that but, didn't have that. Maybe it's for another menu. One note on the seabass. It would have paired better with an acid, not yet another sweet puree. Perhaps grits with a balsamic and tomato ;) even maybe some capers or small scallops. It was just a little too much squash in each dish but still yummy! Otherwise, I was impressed with the presentation and flavors.

Chef Omar did such a phenomenal job with this place! Everything was handpicked and chosen with his family in mind. The butterflies are for his daughter, Leiah. The food was absolutely amazing, and my favorite was the lobster bisque! It was salty and creamy and it was just an explosion of flavor on your palette. It was absolutely delectable. I requested an abnormal cook on my steak as I am super picky, and he executed it to perfection!! The dessert was a beautiful chocolate mousse with fruit inside, and it was very light to follow with the heavy meal. The restaurant is very beautiful and the service is wonderful. They currently are doing wine pairings and they have Coke, Diet Coke, as well as espresso. I wish him lots of luck in this new endeavor!

Walked with no reservation at 4:30pm greeted by a welcoming staff. Seated right away with our choice where we wanted to sit. The gentleman pulled out my chair for me. Water was poured. Request started here are menus and what will we be drinking tonight. The atmosphere is moody and simple elegant. We were here to experience the magical dining menu. The wine list is simple. I was aloud to sample some wines before deciding on a clean&simple Napa Sauvignon Blanc. I order tomatoes bisque soup that was so deeply layered robust soup with a symphony of flavors that unfold in every spoonful. Second course Bees&Beet salad the creaminess of the aged goat cheese with delicate bloom of fennel pollen and the earthy richness of the pistachios drizzled with honey varjus that lingers with lightness. Thor's course Sea Bass a poached sea bass served over a silky carrot puree with thinly sliced of zucchini finished with a crown of glistening salmon roe. Truffle tortellini home made pasta delicately filled with creamy Brie, fontina and aged Parmesan reggiano and earthly shaved black truffle a luxurious balance of richness and elegance. A smooth rich buttery flavor of thick whipped cream. The pears and pistachio added a nutty elegance and and subtle crunch the wine brought in a crisp aromatic notes. The crème brûlée this tropical endulgance of layers of silky richness of the classic custard with the vibrant ripe mango with perfect carmelized sugar. The subtle fruit notes balance sweetness and acidty in each spoonful. The presentation is so sophisticated drama, playful, with a depth of subtle nuances, it was a beautiful experience. Choose!

What an experience!! We went for a friends Birthday on a Monday evening. Very slow night for the restaurant and decided to check it out because of its Magical Dining menu. $60 for 3 course vs the normal $125 for 6. We had the place to ourself and had a very personable experience. The food was spread out timely and we were informed of all the ingredients in each dish with great presentation! It's tucked in a weird spot downtown, but if you want to get out of your bubble and try some great food. I'd recommend a taste during Magical Dining

Leiah is a new restaurant that just opened up and is in its soft opening phase in downtown Orlando towards the north quarter. We came on a Thursday night at 6pm for dinner so street parking was pretty easy and free during this time. The server asked us if we wanted lunch or dinner which confused us initially but she explained it a bit further. During soft opening at dinner time you can order a la carte from the lunch menu or opt in for a discounted tasting menu for dinner. The tasting menu is $85 and includes 6 courses and a wine pairing is included. The tasting menu sounded like a good deal so we chose it. First glass was Chardonnay with an octopus ceviche. The ceviche was decent, they provided lemons which definitely added an acidity that was much welcomed. Second course was a very rich lobster bisque. It was unfortunately way too over salted. Could've used some bread to soak up some of the richness. This course came with a second pouring of Chardonnay. Third course was a salad with blue cheese, walnuts, apples, and vinaigrette dressing. Good mid course to set up the main. Fourth course was a fettuccini dish with white sauce, shrimp, capers, green olives and a healthy dose of garlic that complimented well with the glass of Cabernet that accompanied it. Only drawback here was that the pasta was slightly undercooked, but still tasty. Firth course was a snapper over cavatelli red pasta with delicious mushrooms sprinkled in. Best dish of the night by far. The last course was dessert; it was a mascarpone with pistachios and plum. Delicious ending to the tasting menu. Overall, the service was fantastic. The server was friendly and accommodating and the chef came out to explain a few of the dishes as well. The dishes could use a few tweaks to really make the food elite but the overall value was really good and would return again in the future once they fully open and make a few adjustments. Food: 4 stars Service: 5 stars

There's only street parking or paid parking lot near by which is the only con . Other than that LEIAH is so beautiful, it's named after the chefs daughter and since his daughter loves flowers every dish has a flower on it . HOW loving is THAT. The chef came to introduce himself and explained the dishes which were all delicious my favorite was the tomato's soup tortellini and the prime tenderloin and the dessert. It's a small intimate space holds about 50-70 ppl I believe I would definitely throw a birthday dinner there . The service is amazing and the staff is very knowledgeable. Wishing Leiah a lot of success GO check them out

Food is great, service is awesome, the food presentation is great from appetizers til dessert end. They will be one of my favorite spot at Orlando.

Had a great dining experience @leiahorlando Their tasting menu was perfectly portioned and so flavorful. The chef, Omar Torres, seasoned everything beautifully, bringing out rich and balanced flavors in every dish. The presentation was stunning, and the service was just as impressive. Each course felt like a thoughtfully curated experience. Highly recommend for a special night out! #OrlandoEats #FineDining

I was staying at the hotel next door and had dinner at Leiah and was very pleased. I had the wagyu burger with shoestring cut fries and the truffle tomato soup which were all cooked to perfection. The staff was very nice and welcoming. and the price was reasonable, especially for that quality. It's a beautifuly decorated space with a great location as well.

This is NYC caliber food and service. The courses were perfectly sized and elegantly presented as well as perfectly balanced in flavor. My favorites were the sea bass and the steak course (tender and ideal temperature). The dessert course was not too cloyingly sweet, and was light yet satisfying (the spoon was not the right size for the dish would be my only criticism). Get the wine pairing- all of the wines were unique and delicious and complemented each course perfectly. They have a sommelier to guide you if you prefer to order by the glass or get a bottle. The ambiance is lively- at first I thought the music was too loud but we could still hear conversations around the table. The seating was comfortable. This is truly a wonderful neighborhood spot with sophisticated and delectable yet also approachable food. I hope Orlando will embrace this place. It is very special. I can't wait to go back.

Everything was intentional and very beautifully presented. The food was amazing and the wine pairing was perfectly balanced.

Magical dining not so magical at Leigh,s yesterday. Added a 5th order so we could try everything on the menu since it represented the best of Leighs menu. Anyway. I say they're not ready for prime time. Presentations not like the photos. Food arrived lukewarm or cold. Portions are tiny, prices are relatively high, so i expected some flavor explosions. From the smoky bisque to the lukewarm and bland seabass, I and my guests were thoroughly disappointed. ( the filet was good.Wow) Don't bank on any flavor from dessert. On the job for 3 days our server Got the wine order wrong costing us an additional $70. Which they did not make good on despite acknowledging the server placed an incorrect order. Overall. An expensive mistake.

We went for magical dining. Had to wait 15 minutes to order. They were super busy and kitchen and service was very slow. It took at least 45 minutes between appetizers and main course and then dessert. Each step of the way was a painful wait. The food was very small portions. We spent a lot of money and left feeling hungry. The tiny portions, long painful wait and lack of service will result in us NOT returning. No bread service during long waits and nobody was apologetic about long waits and lack of service. Parking was a pain as it was street parking. Had to park 5 blocks away. They have a $10 parking option in a lot behind the restaurant.

Wonderful lunch experience. Food is fresh and delicious. I had the corn chowder and wagyu burger. Delicious. Beautiful decor. I will definitely be back for the chef tasting.