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    Bar Leona

    4.8 (22 reviews)
    Open 2:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Spicy Rigatoni (close), trio of dips and bolognese (far)
    Caroline B.

    We went out on a Saturday night and thoroughly enjoyed this new spot. Service was friendly and relatively fast. The bread with the trio of dips was incredible and no one could decide on their favorite dip! Pasta was incredible and had a lovely view of canal street. Vibes were very cute inside and out!

    ? Meatballs | roasted tomato sauce, pecorino romano 15 ?  PASTA  Bolognese |  beef, pork, roasted tomato, paccheri, grana padano  23
    Opie M.

    Previous menu.. I see a menu nowhere on their website? KITCHEN SMALL PLATES Marinated Olives | herbs, chili flake 5 Bread Service | calabrian butter, mustard balsamic, pesto 7 Burrata | arugula pesto, roasted pepper, olivo oil 15 Cheese Plate | house selection, seasonal fruit 24 Salumi Plate | seasonal meats, changes regularly 26 Full Plate | house selection, seasonal accompaniments 34 Mussels | garlic, roasted fennel, spicy broth 21 Meatballs | roasted tomato sauce, pecorino romano 15 BEEF? Pork? Veal? Combination? Mortadella Sandwich | burrata, peppers, pesto, spicy butter, pistachio 15 Strawberry Salad | greens, red onion, radicchio, candied pecan, house blue cheese 12 Radicchio Salad | greens, tomato, castelvetrano, gorgonzola, white balsamic 10 PASTA Tortelloni | roasted tomato sauce, basil, pecorino 19 Spicy Vodka | basil, chiles, paccheri, grana padano 21 Pear Sacchetti | roasted onion, gorgonzola, pistachio 21 Pesto Fusilli | arugula pesto, pistachio, chili flake 19 | add burrata 25 Bolognese | beef, pork, roasted tomato, paccheri, grana padano 23 Seafood | shrimp, mussels, garlic, chiles, roasted tomato, linguine 28 DOLCI Pistachio cake 7 Chocolate cake 8 Seasonal Gelato 6

    The bread trio
    Susan B.

    A nice addition to Canal Street, small but we were able to get a table easily on Saturday night. The waitresses, there were 2 took care of us and the owner checked in, which was very nice. The food was delicious, the bread trio, yes I couldn't decide which dip I liked best. The pear pasta and meatballs were all excellent. We arrived at 5:30 and not very crowded but the noise leveled up after 7pm. The bar area is quaint but something on the walls would be nice.

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    Jade T.

    The mysterious Bar Leona was definitely worth it! We had an amazing meal with great service! We are frequent to their sister Restaurant, Prima, so we knew we had to give Bar Leona a try! It gets very busy after 5 o'clock, so be prepared to wait. There is open outdoor seating that you do not have to wait for, but inside gets busy very soon. The pesto pasta with Burrata was to die for. The spicy vodka pasta was truly spicy and we added Burrata to that one too, even though it is not on the menu to do so. Both had spectacular flavors and they offer GF pasta, which is a huge plus for us. Lastly, both salads were very refreshing. We had Nikki as our waitress and she was phenomenal. Overall the ambiance and dinner were amazing. We definitely recommend eating or grabbing a glass of wine here!

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    Very good experience. Food, service and vibe were outstanding. Everything we tried was excellent.

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    Amazing food & service. Always very consistent. We come here weekly, never disappoints!

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    1 year ago

    One of the best new eateries in New Smyrna. The menu is outstanding and the service is over the top.

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    6 months ago

    Bar Leona in NSB has amazing drinks, great food, and friendly staff. Always a fun time! We love Steve

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    Excellent service, excellent food and great wine and drinks. Worth the wait if your looking for a good Italian restaurant.

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    Another Jewel with great food and wine on Canal St. It is busy so pick your time accordingly.

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    Food, service and atmosphere all great! Try the pear pasta and pistachio cake :). Great addition to Canal Street.

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    A nice addition to Canal Street, small but we were able to get a table easily on Saturday night.

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    Sonapa Grille

    Sonapa Grille

    4.5
    (535 reviews)
    2.6 mi
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    SoNapa is always incredible. The food is always high quality, and so is the service. Everyone is…read morevery kind and friendly. The restaurant offers a warm, yet high quality environment. Thomas was an incredible waiter as always. The Three Cheese Asiago Bread is a more recent change to an older version. It comes with a loaf of Asiago Bread, and four different dipping options, those being an olive oil with a balsamic s, one whipped butter with basil, one infused with garlic, and one infused with blue cheese. All of our meals were amazing. I got the Santa Rosa, which wasn't my favorite, but the people I went with all loved theirs.

    We recently dined at SoNapa Grill in New Smyrna Beach, and the food was absolutely spectacular. We…read moreenjoyed a fresh, perfectly dressed Caesar salad and incredible salmon cakes with a crisp sear and a side of arugula and grapes. For the mains, the tender steak paired beautifully with cheese crumbles, while the fresh fish over creamy polenta and charred asparagus was rich and decadent. We topped it all off with a flawless crème brûlée featuring a perfectly shattered sugar crust. While the kitchen team is firing on all cylinders, your seating choice will entirely dictate your experience. The outside seating is lovely, relaxing, and wonderfully quiet--perfect for a peaceful dinner. However, the inside seating gets incredibly noisy and loud, making it difficult to hold a conversation. We highly recommend requesting a table on the patio to enjoy this phenomenal meal in the fresh air.

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    CorkScrew Bar & Grille

    CorkScrew Bar & Grille

    4.1
    (459 reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$

    I live in New Jersey but my daughter lives in New Smyrna Beach, as does my best friend. This place…read morewas recommended to me 2 years ago while visiting. Every time I am in town I eat here at least 2 times, if not more. Amazing space, positive and happy employees, amazing service. My most recent visit was 5/24/26. Our server was Kaley and what a doll! On her game the entire time we were dining. We had great conversations with her and she was professional and attentive. She recognized us from prior visits and acknowledged that, which is a sign of true professionalism. The food is always enjoyable. I had a lobster roll on this day and it was great. Will always come here while in New Smyrna Beach. As a matter of fact, my daughter will be celebrating a huge life moment here at the end of June, her choice. It's going to be epic and another fabulous time will be had by all. Cannot wait!!!

    Visited on an early Thursday evening and this place was busy with an hour wait. I'm not sure if…read morethis is the typical wait because there was an event happening on the street. We sat at the outdoor bar ordered some happy hour drinks which they offer $5 margaritas and $6 house wines all day, every day. Nick was extremely tentative and even provided us with waters without us having to request it. The $6 wine pours come in a large sized glass and the size pour was decent! Once seated at our table we were served by Bri and she made some good recommendations. For apps we had the Cuban candy as an app and it was a huge hit at our table. On Thursdays they do a "prime rib special" which isn't really a special as far as pricing instead it is more so a special that is offered only on Thursdays for $44. 2 people from my party ordered it and they were satisfied. I ordered the chimichurri chicken sandwich which is a new menu item. The portion size of the chicken was good, however, the chimichurri / sauce seemed to lack. Also I wasn't a huge fan of their house sweet potato chips, they weren't bad, they were just okay, however, I would opt to have French fries next time. As far as ambiance, the inside is quite small which I got worried about sound and talking amongst my party but that wasn't an issue. They don't seem to take reservations unless your party is of 6 or more.

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    Prima Pizza Cucina

    Prima Pizza Cucina

    4.7
    (220 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    Some restaurants serve great food -- others create a sense of place. Prima Pizza Cucina does both…read moreeffortlessly. Nestled right into the charm of Canal Street, this small, quaint pizza tavern feels like a natural extension of New Smyrna Beach itself: inviting, authentic, and quietly confident in what it delivers. The garlic knots are non-negotiable. Perfectly crunchy on the outside with a soft, pillowy center, they hit the table with an immediate wave of buttery garlic aroma that tells you you're in the right place. One bite confirms it -- bold flavor, ideal texture, and executed with precision. Easily among the best garlic knots you'll find anywhere. Prima separates itself through craftsmanship. Homemade hot honey, house-pickled onions, and carefully selected toppings show a kitchen that cares about the details. Nothing feels mass-produced; every component tastes intentional. I've long been a fan of their pizza, but after trying the Sicilian, there's a new leader in the clubhouse. Thick yet remarkably airy, with a beautiful structure and deep flavor, it balances comfort and sophistication in a way that keeps you reaching for "just one more" slice. Equally memorable is the staff -- outstanding across the board. Attentive without hovering, friendly without being scripted, and genuinely knowledgeable about the menu. The kind of team that elevates the entire experience and makes you want to return. Prima Pizza Cucina isn't chasing trends; it's quietly perfecting the fundamentals while adding thoughtful, creative touches. In a town known for local character, this is exactly the type of place that defines a dining scene.

    I visited this place in November. WOW.... I am so glad this kind of pizza is now available in NSB…read more This place is like a Brooklyn joint. We had 3 different pies: Pizza Mary, Mushroom Fontina and the Prima. WE. LOVED. (not like, LOVED). ALL. THREE. Can't wait to go back. Why 4 stars? The place is small, wait was long. We tried to go 2 times before we actually got in and didn't have to wait that long (it was a 30 min wait)

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    Outriggers Tiki Bar & Grille

    Outriggers Tiki Bar & Grille

    3.7
    (680 reviews)
    0.7 mi
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    This has become a new favorite‼ just wish it was a little closer to Margaritaville…read more The service has been amazing and every single thing we've ordered we've raved about. A group of us were there on Friday for happy hour & as always it was on point. The place was packed, but Liz gave exceptional service ~Love the happy hour specials and they honor our veterans with a wonderful discount ‼ Oh, and the location is pretty stunning ! Did you know they offer an amazing bloody Mary with a beer back ⁉‼YES THEY DO ‼

    This restaurant definitely makes a great first impression -- it looks super elegant, has a really…read morenice ambiance, and the crowd is very stylish and cool. It's the kind of place you walk into and immediately feel like you're somewhere special. The service was good overall, attentive and friendly, which we appreciated. However, the food unfortunately didn't live up to the vibe or the prices. My husband and I ordered the grouper tacos, and they were a bit disappointing -- mostly cabbage with very little fish, and on the dry side. The cocktails were $17 each (before tax and tip), which would be fine if they matched the experience, but they were served in regular plastic cups, which felt out of place for such an upscale setting. Overall, it's a beautiful spot with a great atmosphere, but the quality of the food and presentation doesn't justify the high prices.

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