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    Bar Leona

    4.8 (26 reviews)
    Closed • 11:30 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Jody P.

    We sat outside with small tables placed near the street but it felt quaint and the service was quick, attentive and courteous. We each had a drink and with summer sangria as a drink special with white sangria twist which was delicious. Complimentary olives provided and an offer for more bread to not waste the delicious and unique spread of whipped ricotta, honey, rosemary and red pepper flakes, so yummy! Somewhat small menu but each item has a unique twist and is high quality. It is a small restaurant inside so it was loud when the servers opened the door to check on us. It was peaceful outside. Definitely a place to check out again. They have an extensive wine list with knowledgeable bar staff.

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    Tara C.

    We loved everything about this place! Lots of great Italian wines by the glass, the burrata appetizer was delicious and cheese Tortelloni was amazing! The roasted tomato sauce was so flavorful. The service was fun and friendly and the crowd at the bar was social. We love eating at the bar and this restaurant has a great bar with alot of people eating there. We also really enjoyed the after dinner APÉRITIF-DIGESTIFS! Would highly recommend and definitely will return.

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    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

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    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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    Love this place! Brought my son in on his birthday and they said dessert was on them but no follow thru just check

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    9 months ago

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

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    11 months ago

    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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    9 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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    9 months ago

    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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    2 years ago

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

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    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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