Leon's

I can’t decide if the service or the food was better — and yes, that’s possible at places like Leon’s. We had a group for dinner, and from the moment we sat down to when we paid, everything was top-notch. It’s the perfect spot for a date or a dinner with your parents; it ticks all the boxes! We ended up sharing a dessert, which was something like an olive oil cake, and it was absolutely heavenly.

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

My exes would say I can be difficult and YET the staff at Leon’s met every one of my requests with a smile and provided some of the best service I’ve ever had in the city. I’ve since been twice, and both times sat at the bar. The Bitter Margarita and Brown Butter Sage Sorbet are crowd pleasers and the bartenders are my new best friends.

Absolutely LOVE the vibe here (reminds me of Time Cafe back in the day on Lafayette). It's open from 8am thru lunch and dinner, great ambiance, and the food is good (some things I tried were better than others). I absolutely recommend the Tuna Carpaccio and can't wait to try the cheeses, the salumi, and the pastas which I've heard the staff rave about.

I went last night with my Daughter and her boyfriend and what a wonderful experience! The service, Impecable ! The ambiance , beautiful! The wine selection , fabulous! And the food , Outstanding!! I am Definitely coming back with a Group of friends.

The restaurant has a classic, lively vibe and the servers were very attentive! My lamb bolognese pasta was delicious! They do great pastas!!

Service, vibe & food were amazing. Might become one of our regular spots! Spiced pistachios a must. For Antipasti, eggplant boulettes and prawn & potato salad were chef’s kiss. Busiate pasta was great too.

They were great with gluten free food. I am celiac and they walked me through the menu to let me know what was safe for me to eat. Unfortunately no gluten free pasta but most everything else is gluten free.

Lucky to have dined here! Visiting NYC post Christmas, we were able to come in & dine in this lovely new restaurant. My wife started with an olive oil martini & I had a manhattan. Both delicious. Started with a Shrimp Crudo, a couple of pastas- Cacio e Pepe, and an anchovy pasta, and our main course was a Branzino. All of it was delicious! Don't skip on dessert - the olive oil gelato was fantastic. One of the best part of our dinner was meeting some nyc natives who we became friends with that evening. Best of luck to this lovely restaurant!

The food is overpriced and the dessert section is almost non existent. I met nick once and he is rude and arrogant. The waiter rushed our orders and didn't serve the martini that I ordered. I had to ask another waiter who serviced me. Lousy service + subpar food =me not coming back. Nick opened a restaurant by the name of Martina near astor place and I decided to give him a chance. Boy, was I wrong. He likes to fire employees than wants to start a go fund me account to help his failing restaurant. Screw nick and leons

It's remarkably hard to find an above-mediocre weekday sit-down breakfast in Manhattan. Less explicitly corporate than Locanda Verde, more formal than a coffee and bagel from Apollo. Leon's, a new brightly-lit Italian spot across the street from the Strand, fits the bill with their 8am opening time. The caprese soft scramble was beautifully textured, and paired well with the crispy focaccia on the side. Will be back to try dinner here as well.

Leon's is a bright and beautiful new restaurant just below Union Square serving approachable Italian food with an impressive array of beverage options. The space itself is grand with high ceilings and beautiful fixtures and the staff (at least the folks we interacted with) are as bright and energetic as the vibes. While none of the food we tried really wowed us, it was solid across the board and we particularly enjoyed the mains. Came here around 8:45 on a Saturday night as a party of two. It was a bad weather night of the wintry mix variety, so I was impressed to see so many people (including us) making the trek to dine at a relatively new spot (it doesn't hurt that Leon's is very close to Union Square so is easily accessible). Upon sitting down, I was quickly sucked into the drink menu, which consists of aperitifs (ie spritzes and negronis) "icebox" drinks, and signatures. Just about everything looks fantastic, so good luck deliberating. I told our server that the Olive Oil Martini (Wodka Vodka, Cocchi Secco, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Salt) looked cool and that I had tried and loved similar preparations in the past that were made with gin. I also mentioned that I do not enjoy vodka in any capacity, even in a martini, but that I was open to it, offering him the floor to make his pitch. Our server leapt into action at this opportunity, emphatically stating he, like me, avoids vodka at all times, but that this drink was a true outlier and his favorite on the entire cocktail menu. I'm always open to having my mind changed (at least when it comes to food/bev preferences), so I gave it a shot. What did I think? Well, when I tell you that I never order two of the same cocktail in a row, I truly, really, REALLY mean never -- ask anyone who has ever known me and gone out with me in any capacity. So when I looked over the menu after having my first Olive Oil Martini and I considered the food we had on the way, nothing else -- not even the Negonis, which are always my other go-tos -- had the same dazzle and allure as a second Olive Oil Martini. I shocked myself here, not only because this is generally something I, on principle, absolutely don't do, but because this was a freaking VODKA martini. So this was a double exception I never saw coming. Food-wise, we mainly stuck with seafood and veggies, though the pasta dishes did look enticing. We ordered a mix of apps and mains which ranged from decent to very good -- nothing bad, nothing outstanding. Eats, below: Escarole Salad, Toasted Sesame & Anchovy: A- Our server warned us that there were full anchovies in this salad, which is their take on a Caesar. This did not dissuade me but rather encouraged me to order it, while my partner was less enthused. He ended up liking the anchovies more than he expected (this happens often with him and tinned fish) but we both agreed that the salad overall was a bit on the salty side and presented in a way that left much to be desired. That said, it was still solid and the escarole was as fresh and delicious as it should be this time of year. Octopus Salad, Beans & Mussels Escabeche: B+ Our server raved about this dish and given how well his martini testimony worked, we figured it could be a fun and unique dish. Overall, the mussels in particular were super delicious, while the baby octopus was a bit of a letdown. Flavor and texture-wise this dish as a whole felt a bit uninspired outside of the mussels, but not necessarily bad. Tuna Carpaccio with Capers & Crispy Shallots: A- This dish was almost an A but would've needed a bit more flavor to push it over the edge. Still, the fish was fresh and yummy and the shallots added a nice crunch. Filet of Branzino al Leon w/ Lemon Potatoes, Sicilian Capers & Arugula Salad: A- Another solid dish. The fish was executed nicely but overall was under seasoned, while the potatoes were fantastic. I ended up pairing the salad and fish together for each bite, which definitely elevated the dish for me. Grilled Lamb Misto w/ Arrosticini Skewers, Shoulder Roast & Kofta: A-/A I think this is the second time I've had a lamb three-ways dish, and despite the fact that I sometimes go back and forth on lamb, this one was delicious (it was more my speed because I don't love the gaminess of a lamb chop but this preparation featured more ground lamb which was yummy and seasoned well). The reason for the A-/A is that it was overall a little greasy for my liking, but everything else was there.

A sibling to Anton's in the West Village that a bit more upscale, but less Italian. The menu has some Egyptian accents. All and all it is very good. The service is excellent. Good addition to the area.

TLDR: Very average restaurant and probably not worth the price. We went for dinner, and while the high ceilings are cool, the lighting was extremely bright for a dark winter night and made the decor feel a little tacky. The food was just ok. I never order chicken at restaurants, but the half chicken was actually very good and probably best thing I ate. The tuna carpaccio was also good. You can skip the eggplant boulette and falafel. And the ravioli, while tasty, was $27 for 3 (!!) medium-sized ravioli. All of the servings were pretty small, so be prepared to order a bunch of plates. The drinks were also just ok. They pushed their "icebox" drinks on us, claiming they were unique to the restaurant because of the temperature they store them at and blah blah blah, but my Negroni was just like every other Negroni I've ever ordered, and my main takeaway was that I just paid $23 for a pre-mixed drink. The service was above average. Our waiter was personable, funny, and helpful with recommendations, and never rushed us to order or finish up despite the fact that we were moving a little slowly. The dessert menu was severely slacking in selection, so we just skipped it before asking for the check. Our overall experience was fine but certainly nothing special. With the abundance of restaurants in the area, I don't think I'll be back anytime soon.

A fantastic addition to the city's dining scene from the chef who once helmed Maialino. The cacio e pepe is absolutely incredible--perfectly executed with bold flavors and a unique pepper that slightly numbs the mouth--and the falafel is equally outstanding. The service is top-notch: professional, attentive, and genuinely warm. The owners go above and beyond to make you feel at home, creating a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere. Definitely a place worth visiting again and again!

Leon's decor is warm and comfortable--a mix of old-world Corinthian columns, mid-century furnishings and serving pieces, and distressed elements. Leon's finely walks the line of being upscale yet not trying too hard. They make being a quality spot look easy, which is sort of an art. Put another way, Pastis on Broadway.

Service and food all good. like the combo of Egyptian/Italian/French. The restaurant is spacious, and the tables are nicely spread out. Brick Chicken Bahart, Branzino, al Leon, and the cocktails are all good.

We had an excellent lunch - tuna crisp, fettuccine bolognese, and the lamp burger ( a special). All delicious. The wine recommended was also good. Glad to have Leon's in the neighborhood. Ambience relaxing. Service was excellent.

Anton's is one of our favorite restaurant's in the city, so we were very excited to try their new spot in Union Square - Leon's. In a bigger space that is a bit more fancy than Anton's classic neighborhood vibe Leon's offers mostly Italian dishes with some Egyptian accents. We had; Chips & Onions Soriano - delicious, great snack to have on the table. Octopus Salad, Beans & Mussels Escabeche - - a light, refreshing salad with perfectly cooked tender octopus. These two appetizers are great orders. Fettuccine Bolognese - like Anton's we expected the pasta to be good at Leon's and this fettuccine lived up to expectations. Spaghetti with Bottarga di Muggine - Bottarga is a fishy tasting food, and this pasta tasted overly fishy even to those standards. This pasta was not for us. Whole Fish for Two, Italian or Egyptian - we opted for the Italian style which is cooked in olive oil and comes with a side of lemon potato's. The fish was light and flavorful, and plenty for two people. The potato's were excellent. Biscotti: Chocolate Graham, Chewy Tahina, Almond Tuille - Leon's is open for breakfast and has a full coffee bar. That said these cookies are a great pairing with their coffee/espresso offerings. Anton's has always had down to earth, friendly, excellent service and Leon's continues this.

Interesting and varied menu. Fun for sharing. Quickly becoming a regular in our neighborhood dining rotation. And the space is beautiful and the staff is top notch! No notes.

I just tried this new neighborhood gem for the first time at lunch today. Excellent food, service and ambiance. Very friendly cool vibe; elegantly casual. I highly recommend and will definitely return.

On the plus side, the food was delicious--we had the falafel, the tuna carpaccio, the chicken, and the pasta with almond pesto. The bussers were great but the waitstaff service was extremely indifferent.

Food was very yummy. Service was iffy - took a while to get our menus and water and drinks. A little loud but liked the overall aesthetic.

Very attractive space in Greenwich Village. Food and service is excellent. We have been twice now for dinner. It is also open for lunch and brunch. We particularly like the eggplant starter and the salads. Good and different pastas and excellent Branzino with lemon potatoes and a side of arugula and cherry tomatoes. Don't miss the lemon tart for dessert. Reasonable prices for a place with good food and pleasant ambience. A great addition to the Greenwich Village restaurant scene particularly with the loss of Gotham.

I really enjoyed the food and the service. It was prompt and delicious. Good ambiance. Will definitely come back!

The service was fantastic -- we had an excellent waitress who really took her time going over the menu. The ambiance was great -- spacious, not too cramped, not too noisy. The bathrooms very clean. The only issue we had was almost all the food was way too salty. Among four of us we had four different pasta dishes and a whole branzino with a side of potatoes and all four of us found every single dish extremely salty. Too bad because the portions were generous and everything else was great!

I'm truly speechless! Every plate was a masterpiece! We savored every bite to the very last. The flavors were outstanding, the attention to detail... impeccable, and the hospitality ...10/10. Leon's delivers an unforgettable experience. Wow.