Leo's Restaurant & Bar

Restaurant · Lower Clapton

Leo's Restaurant & Bar

Restaurant · Lower Clapton

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59 Chatsworth Rd, Lower Clapton, London E5 0LH, United Kingdom

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Italian restaurant with stylish decor, pastas, and tiramisu  

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59 Chatsworth Rd, Lower Clapton, London E5 0LH, United Kingdom Get directions

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59 Chatsworth Rd, Lower Clapton, London E5 0LH, United Kingdom Get directions

+44 20 4559 8598
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@leos.london

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"The slab of tiramisu at Leo’s is thoughtfully constructed to stunning effect. There are tiny chocolate nibs in the bottom, the slightly bitter sponge is soaked in their house coffee, there’s a healthy hit of liqueur, a thick layer of crème anglaise cream is pleasingly custardy, and it’s showered in grated chocolate. Not just a dessert at the Italian restaurant, it’s also on their breakfast menu. Pair with a double espresso, grab a broadsheet hanging on the wall, and make a morning of it at this gorgeous Clapton spot." - sinead cranna, jake missing, rianne shlebak, daisy meager

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The 11 Best Restaurants In Clapton

"Every hour feels like golden hour at Leo’s, a carefully curated Italian bar, restaurant, and aesthete’s daydream on Chatsworth Road. The bar area is decorated with vintage advertising and hanging newspapers, and the espresso machine hisses all day long. While in the skylight-lit back dining room with crisp white tablecloths, porchetta crackles over wood-fire from the open kitchen. The food ranges from excellent pastas to OK mains but, given Leo’s makes you feel as good as it looks, so-so plates can be swept beside the mid-century skirting." - jake missing

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Leo's - Review - Clapton - London - The Infatuation

"Before it was Leo’s, 59 Chatsworth Road has been an ice cream factory, a caff, and a biker hangout. Now, it’s a sexy and sceney Italian restaurant and bar. One where neon clogs peek out like hooves from beneath formica tables and where plates of giardiniera mimic the rainbow-coloured tiles that clad this Clapton heirloom. Some might see this as a bad thing. Others, who fantasise about €1 Italian restoration projects, may disagree. One thing is certain—Leo’s is beautiful, flawed, and seductive all at once. photo credit: Aleksandra Boruch photo credit: Aleksandra Boruch photo credit: Aleksandra Boruch photo credit: Aleksandra Boruch photo credit: Aleksandra Boruch Imagine someone who took a sojourn in Sardinia, raided the SSENSE sale, and returned lambrusco-drunk on Chatsworth Road—that’s Leo’s. Entering the front bar area is like stepping into an aesthete’s fantasyland. One where wood-panelled, mid-century tones, black loafers with white socks, and delightful tramezzino finger sandwiches reign supreme. A meal here has highs (the pastas) and plenty of mids (the mains), but all of it is softened by the unmistakable feeling that you’re in a fever dream of the most Sorrentino variety. The sun-dappled negronis and impeccable manicures are happy distractions to food that doesn’t quite hit the heights. photo credit: Aleksandra Boruch photo credit: Aleksandra Boruch photo credit: Aleksandra Boruch photo credit: Aleksandra Boruch photo credit: Aleksandra Boruch Leo’s is a restaurant that excels in 35mm moments. That first sip of fizz, a wipe of indecently fingerable 60-month aged parmesan whip, the last slurp of agnolotti broth. The menu is straightforward but its quality meanders. The chilled soup could be bathed in and carpaccio di mare is as flavourful as it is vivid. Other things are plain tepid—not least, ironically, the sea bass l’acqua pazza (in crazy water)—but then again, the walnut ice cream has every table spoon-jousting. Hackney is a crowded field when it comes to restaurants and Leo’s isn’t the best of the bunch, but it is certainly the best-looking. Couple that with an oozing plate of cicoria-stuffed cannelloni, a couple of bottles of Tuscan red, and a new Our Legacy shirt you’ve been saving for a Friday night, and it’s enough to make us happy. But if you want food to remember then it’s true—looks aren’t everything. @infatuation_london Here's what we thought of Hackney's coolest new Italian spot. Leo's ????Clapton #leosrestaurantandbar #leosclapton #restaurantsinlondon #InfatuationLondon ♬ Storytelling - Adriel Keep scrolling for the food rundown Food Rundown Giardiniera A plate of kaleidoscopic pickles is how pretty much every meal should start and it’s no different here. Fennel, peppers, carrot, and cucumber are all present and correct. Tramezzino al Vitello Tonnato This trio of finger sandwiches, though a little dear at £11, are a delightful two-biter. Aperitivo hour requires finger food—it's non-negotiable—and these porky snacks leave you wanting more. photo credit: Aleksandra Boruch Mullet Carpaccio, Preserved Lemon & Green Chilli Tart, fresh, and wholly enlivening, this carpaccio is one of the best dishes on the menu. The slivers of mullet are smothered in a lemon and chilli dressing that perfectly balances acidity and spice. photo credit: Aleksandra Boruch Agnolotti Stuffed With Rabbit a Succhittu This luscious agnolotti, all glowing yellow pasta and shimmering velvet sauce, can be sensational. The rabbit stuffing when moist and balanced with gaminess, is excellent. That said, not every bowl is identical in its depth of flavour. photo credit: Aleksandra Boruch Cannelloni, Cicoria & Pecorino A crowd-pleaser of the most satisfying variety. Three plump cannelloni stuffed with garlic-laden blitzed cicoria and topped with a puddle of pecorino sauce that’s been flashed under the grill. It’s gooey, it’s green, and it’s totally irresistible. Grilled Pork Loin, Braised Broad Beans Even if this plate of wafer-sliced pork doesn’t quite wow, it’s still an enjoyable main course. There’s a light, if a little insipid, meaty broth and the glowing green broad beans have a satisfying bite. Especially when combined with a bit of crackling. Wild Sea Bass L’Acqua Pazza Sea bass in crazy water is a classic Italian peasant dish that thrives in the summer. Unfortunately, this version is a little too light on flavour. The fish is moist but otherwise there’s very little else going on. photo credit: Aleksandra Boruch Walnut Ice Cream, Fresh Cream, Amalfi Lemon, Coffee Sometimes the best desserts just look like a puddle. This is one of them. The walnut ice cream—subtly flavoured but present—is bedfellows with tart dollops of lemon curd that’s all hidden under a blanket of fresh cream dusted with coffee powder. Share at your peril." - Jake Missing

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eva theodoridou

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I've been to Leo's before for their Sunday set lunch menu, which was great. This Saturday, we stopped by for a coffee and ended up staying for lunch, a delightful impromptu experience. We tried the eggs on fried chips with prosciutto, a comforting, hearty dish full of flavour. The homemade pasta with cavolo nero pesto had a subtle but excellent taste to the salty end. To finish, the tiramisu was a highlight, with a light coffee cream, an almond-soaked biscuit base, a hint of alcohol, and crunchy chocolate pieces adding texture. Everything, from the decor to the cutlery and plates, made it feel like we had been transported to a cosy, unpretentious Italian restaurant. Highly recommend the cafe experience !

Redoan Ridoi

Google
Super ambience with the perfect lighting, Food is delicious in its simplicity perfect for big groups but also for a date. My favorite dish was probably the fried skate with anchovy…still thinking about that. Also really interesting wine list.

Mobius Barnaby

Google
Stumbling upon this gem during our visit from the USA was like discovering a hidden treasure in the heart of London. It started as a casual dinner and turned into the highlight of our trip. The food was absolutely exquisite, a masterclass in flavor - we found ourselves debating whether to extend our stay just for another meal. The selection of natural wines was a revelation, like being introduced to a secret society of vino enthusiasts. (I’m hooked on naturals now!). And the staff - warm, knowledgeable and attentive. We may have had a bit too much fun because the next morning getting out of bed… well let’s just say we missed another tourism appointment… But honestly, for a night this memorable, it was a price worth paying. If you're in London and you don't eat here, you're simply doing it wrong. Five stars aren't enough!

Ed Thaw

Google
Finally made it to Leo’s and it absolutely lived up to expectations. Rarely do you find a restaurant so comfortable on its own skin and one where the food, service and vibes are at the same level. Can’t wait to go back and get stuck into the mains.

Yasmin El-mallah

Google
Found this little gem of a place whilst on a walk. The atmosphere, the cocktails, wine list and not forgetting the FOOD were up there with some of the best I’ve had this year, it was a joy seeing it cooked over the grill. Highlights were the mackerel, white asparagus, the quail, lamb and the ricotta with blood orange! We basically had a tasting menu of around 6-7 courses and every single one was on point, service was casual and lovely and it was ever so romantic. Delightful.

Mia Weisberg

Google
New favourite restaurant in London. The food was honestly faultless. My boyfriend is veggie and there were lots of options for him. The atmosphere was really romantic and the waiters were knowledgeable about the food. The aperitivo della casa was so interesting - a house fermented drink. The lasagne was seven layers with each layer being different. Highly recommend. The desserts were also delicious. We got the ricotta ice cream which was so tart and refreshing.

Christine Kim

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We came here for dinner and the space is beautiful and there was a nice atmosphere. Between the two of us, we shared the pickled mackerel and anchovy (not bad but it wasn't my favourite), riso al salto (this was a bit too rich for me), cornish mussels (one of my favourites of the night - the mussels were plump and the sauce was excellent), lasagne bianca, courtyard ragu (super tasty - nicely layered and balanced), grilled pork neck and belly (the pork was nicely cooked but it was slightly underseasoned), the tomato and onion salad and the olive oil fried chips (both went well with the pork) and the tiramisu (ratio wasn't right as there was too much cream so I'd give this a miss). The service was helpful but at times we had to flag the waiters down for attention.

Harry Kaufman

Google
We had lunch with our families at Leo’s after getting married and had a fantastic time. The food was incredible, the wine was delicious and the team were welcoming (even to our younger, less well behaved guests). We couldn’t have hoped for better. Thank you.