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    4.1 (57 reviews)
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    Pappardelle & Duck Ragù
    Julisa H.

    Been here once I had the olive oil martini, the tuna crudo and the pappardelle ragu. All really good and the service was great by Eric. Everyone was kind and the restaurant decor was classic and chic

    Lamb arrosticini; potato & taleggio ravioli with ramps.
    Naomi C.

    Leon's is well located and I've been several times full disclosure. But today I decided to review it. It's located directly across from the Strand which is one my personal favorite places in NYC and if you've spent hours amongst dusty tomes, this is the place to break your fast. The food is HIGH QUALITY. I usually order the lamb burger but today we arrived late after browsing for hours and realized it was dinner time! I'd never even seen the dinner menu! Never fear, they had lamb arrosticini (skewers) which are phenomenal. Also, they got rid of the old lamb burger preparation with chili oil and it now comes with mushroom fondue fyi so if you loved it before be aware!!!! My daughter is a gnocchi queen so she ordered the potato & taleggio ravioli with ramps which we both thought were unique if rather bland ... Here's the thing, the lamb was an amazing cut, not too fatty (which is hard to do with lamb) and it was well cooked but it was SALTYYYYYY. I cannot understand it, even with the lemon wedge that we generously applied, the flavor was THERE but if I'd had high blood pressure or been salt sensitive it would have been a problem. I like salt. And it was salty for me. It may have been inedible for someone else. Same for the ravioli. I know that taleggio can be a salty cheese but paired with the potato ravioli I would EXPECT it to be balanced. It was not. I was surprised by how salty it was and the lack of any other real flavor. Because I always love the lamb burger, there's construction all around so I'm sure foot traffic is down, and the service was FABULOUS AS ALWAYS I leave the rating at a 3.6- rounding UP to 4 for the service and the fact that I LIKED IT (I like a lot of salt and usually add salt. They actually gave me more flaky salt to add to the lamb lol. I thought that was interesting). But I'd be careful with these specific dishes if you're salt sensitive. When I come with my girlfriend we usually get branzino and I must admit that has NEVER FAILED ME, so do with that what you will. Bon a petit!

    Ricotta Cavatelli, Sausage & Market Greens
    Nathan K.

    Our family was craving pasta and I had heard great things about Leon's. This was the first Italian meal we had on this trip as it was incredible. From the moment we walked into the beautiful dining room for lunch, we were warmly greeted and the service was fantastic throughout our meal. We had a pretty large group and everyone wanted to try a variety of items from the menu. We started with the Fava Bean Falafel with Tahina, Lamb Arrosticini, Salame Rosa and Prosciutto, Citrus Salad and Rapini Melt with Agrodocle Onions. Oh, and don't forget to order a side of Egyptian Fries...yum! First impressions from the table were all thumbs up. The Rapini Melt, Falafel and Lamb Arrosticini were to of my favorites, but everyone was delicious. By the way, the bread they bring to the table with olive oil is wonderful too. So light and flavorful. I could have eaten the whole basket. But we had more eating to do. For the mains we ordered the Bucatini all'Amatriciana, Lemon Tagliolini with Sea Beans, Ricotta Cavatelli, Sausage & Market Greens, and the Pappardelle & Duck Ragù. There's nothing like fresh handmade pasta and all four of these dishes were a winner. The Lamb Ragu was a hit and we had to order a second, however the Lemon Tagliolini was a table favorite too. Wow. To end the meal, we had to go all out. We devoured the Crème Caramel, Dark Chocolate Torta, Spumoni 'Perfetto' and a few more scoops of their house-made sorbettos, including Fior di Latte, Brown Butter Sage, and Mint Stracciatella. This was the perfect way to end a fantastic lunch. By the end we were ready to walk around and headed to the High Line. Hats off to Chef Kelley Pittman (Hawaii girl) and the team here for an incredible experience. We'll definitely be back the next time we're in the city.

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    Amanda W.

    Went to Leon's for a birthday dinner and first off, the restaurant and service was excellent. It is a beautiful space! And our server was attentive and very welcoming. The menu, I felt were mainly Italian. There were Egyptian dishes, such as Egyptian french fries, I asked our server what does that taste like? Her response was basically with a ton of spices such as paprika and cumin. I was unimpressed. A special shout out for the bread and the olive oil ! The best olive oil, I had to find out where it came from. And sadly it is from a private farm in Piedmont. I absolutely loved it. For apps, we ordered prosciutto, burrata and a salad. All absolutely delicious and fresh. And for our mains we all shared the steak frites, duck ragu and the skate. The steak frites was sad, only 3 pieces of steak with a very salty sauce on top. I had to scrape off the top. And the duck ragu was ok. And the skate was so salty. Overall loved the app, and while the food was fresh a lot of seasoning used ended up making the dishes way saltier than it should've been. And for desserts, we shared the cookies and the dark chocolate torta. Both were excellent! And because it was our girlfriend's birthday, our server gave us the maple sage ice cream with a candle. Very nice touch! Overall excellent service, beautiful restaurant, fresh food but several of the dishes was so salty.

    Danan R.

    Solid Italian with French and Egyptian influences right in the heart of Union Square by Broadway and 12th from the Anton's team. The space is beautiful with high ceilings and open seating. It's great for groups and they have a private dining room, as well. The food is very solid - be sure to try the duck papardelle or ricotta cavatelli pastas. They have a special for 3 pastas and a wine bottle for $115 as well if you are looking for a nice tasting for a group of 2-3. The entrees are also solid and they have specials such as a bone-in ribeye for 2. The branzino for 2 is also a great sharing plate for a group. The fries (spiced and herbed) are a nice, thick cut and great pairing fot any of the proteins. Service can be a little on the slower side but that is to be expected for a new venue. Worth a visit!

    Lamb Skewers
    Cobie J.

    Nice ambience. Green salad was fresh with a bright lemon vinaigrette and delicious shaved cheese. Falafel was made with fava beans (Egyptian style), which was a delight. Lamb skewer was a disappointment, but they replaced it with a less fatty portion which was better. The gluten-free cavatelli-esque pasta was perfectly cooked and very nice with Amatriciana sauce. Happy hour is 3-5.

    Alan S.

    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.

    Dave B.

    Our dinner at Leon's was one of the best meals any of my 3-person group has enjoyed in 2025. From start to finish - wine/cocktails through salads through pastas and entrees - everything blew us away. Special compliments to the lemon tagliolini w/sea beans - a buttery, chewy pasta that melts in your mouth w/hints of lemon. Among beverages, our favorites were the martini papillon and the Tenuta di Fessina Erse (red wine). Though honestly, everything shone. On top of all that, our waiter Eric made fantastic recommendations and presented everything w/tremendous zeal. I'm jealous of New Yorkers' food options on many levels, and not least, for this gem of a restaurant. As good as my hometown's food scene is, few of our restaurants stand up to Leon's on quality, service and value. I want to go back!

    Beth M.

    The service was amazing. They were so knowledgeable. The food was tasty and flavorful. Excellent chefs and preparation. Five stars

    Pappardelle & Duck Ragu.  Excellent.  Full of flavor.  Plenty of duck in the ragu.  Would order again.

    Brunch on a Saturday. We arrived 1:30 and the restaurant was maybe 33% full. It was almost completely full at 2:15 or 2:30. When full it was pretty noisy. Not awful, but we had to talk pretty loudly in order to hear each other (4-top). The food was good. The waiter was helpful when we were selecting dishes. First time at Leon's so we ordered more food than typical because we wanted to try a few items. The food was good and portions were reasonably sized. Pricing OK for NYC. Foos is not a 5 but a solid 4, maybe even above a 4.0. However, one of our party's main course was "input" incorrectly and she received something none of us had ordered. That was rectified, took maybe 15 minutes to get the replacement. Service during the meal was not good. Yes people could not wait to fill our water glasses every time any of us took a sip (actually annoying). What bothered us is that not a single person other than the water fillers, no manager, not our waiter, no one at all, checked on us during the meal. One of us wanted another glass of wine, the person with the fries wanted more ketchup, we loved the falafel and wanted to order a second plate. None of this was addressed because we were totally ignored. Just four middle-to-older quiet people that became invisible. Enter off 12th St., not Broadway.

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    We were in the side room which has less than zero ambiance and no air conditioning or fans on a stifling hot evening.

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    Fantastic food. Super service. Some of the kindest people NYC has to offer. We were having a bad day and Leon's turned all that around

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    Valerie

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    4.3(1.4k reviews)
    1.7 miMidtown West
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    My wife and I took our kids (10 and 16 year old boys) to this place on our last evening in NYC. We…read morewere looking for a place that had a nice ambiance and good food. Ambiance: This place has a nice ambiance, definitely very "New York" -- dark (you can't see how dirty the floor is) and loud music (maybe too loud). We sat upstairs (we had a reservation) and of all the people on the top there was a party of 4 (us), a party of 8 (all dudes celebrating something) and the rest of the tables were on a DATE - which I thought was funny. Service: We were served by Ann-Marie who was so delightful. She was kind, super nice, and took the time to speak to us (which is basically how we figured out she wasn't a native New York City person). She gave us good food suggestions and we were very happy with our selection. Food: Here is what we ordered * Steak Frites: My two boys got the steak frites and I have to say the steak was awesome! I had a bite of each of theirs and they each ordered it differently (one Medium Rare/Medium and one Medium) and they both were prepared PERFECTLY. The fries were overflowing. * Caeser Salad with Salmon: My wife got the salad with Salmon (they only have a few salad options) and she enjoyed it. * Prawn and Crab Risotto: I got this and I have to say it was VERY bland. I wouldn't get this if you are looking for taste. I had to put salt and pepper on it to make it have any semblance of taste. Value/Price: I would say this is not over priced but it is not cheap either...bill is attached. I would recommend it to folks who are looking for a good place to either go out on a date or a family type meal.

    Amazing ambiance! We visited for a birthday dinner and were seated in a cozy, intimate corner,…read moreenhanced by the restaurant's beautifully dimmed lighting. Our server was fantastic--friendly, helpful, and highly efficient. The cocktail menu leans heavily into gin, but they are happy to mix up whatever you like. I ordered a margarita and it was excellent! For dinner, I went with the steak frites. It was absolutely delicious, and the portion was so generous that I actually had to push myself to finish it. While it's on the pricier side and maybe not an everyday dining spot, it's a phenomenal choice if you're looking for a guaranteed great experience for a special night out!

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    4.5(40 reviews)
    2.2 miMidtown West

    Had an awesome time at Dear Irving. We recently celebrated a friend's birthday here. We were…read morekindly greeted when we entered and directed to the elevator leading to the event space. DI reserved an area between the bar and patio for the event. Enough room for our party to gather and not impede on other patrons. I found all of the staff to be very professional and attentive while very busy. The menu has a variety of small bite options, which was shared amongst the group. Everyone seemed to enjoy them, suggesting one another to try this or that. The bartenders/ mixologists were on their A game. The drink menu is pretty extensive and from what I could see, our party choices ranged from wines to whisky's and several options between. The rooftop/patio was an extension of the comfortable but trendy decor. Great space for an evening, date or friend gathering. Dear Irving... well done. Thank you for a wonderful evening.

    I was here for an event, so didn't order entrees/mains. We did have some appetizers and finger…read morefood, which wasn't the tastiest...the best thing there were probably the lobster rolls and sliders. The drinks were very delicious, though! The bartenders were nice and made the drinks very quickly. There was one who was consistently friendly, as opposed to the blonde lady there. I'd go back again on a date night because the interior had major sexy vibes.

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    4.5(117 reviews)
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    I've been trying to go to Sunken Harbor for over a year now. I don't know how it's possible but…read moredespite being local it always seems to have a private event whenever we have plans to go. The stars finally aligned this winter and I had the opportunity to try it out. The vibes are perfect. Fog and bubbles, sea noises and all of the art go together seemlessly. Drinks were great. We had three and left suitably sloshed for the night with no aftereffects. We didn't have too many bites but the food was very good for a bar. I'm excited to go back and I hope we have just as much luck getting in next time.

    This is a "speakeasy" above Gage and Tollner. An undersea Tiki style adventure with a sexy mermaid…read moreheading up the bar. Nautical theme throughout with weathered leather, ropes, fish. Cocktails are made with various types of rum and ingredients like grapefruit, maraschino, wormwood amaro, falernum, thyme, Assam tea, spiced lime, allspice, coconut, cucumber, nutmeg, sour orange. All the drinks keep with the tropical, fruity taste with a hint of spice. They are also broken up into categories (dry land = no alcohol, shallows = average amount of alcohol, and abyss (larger amounts of alcohol). The abyss section has some cocktails that are limited to two per customer. They have some bar bites like fried green tomatoes, shrimp toast, broiled oysters, ricotta, dumplings, sliders. I had the French fries with kimchi ranch, which were underwhelming. Bartenders were cool and kept the drinks coming. I got in immediately without an issue or a wait, but it was right after a snowstorm. I've seen some people struggle to get in or have a long wait.

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    Dear Strangers - Such a nice cute bar!

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    4.3(29 reviews)
    0.5 miGreenwich Village

    Met up with friends here for dinner before a show near Washington square. It wasn't super crowded…read morewhen we arrived around 6pm (maybe due to the extreme cold that day) but started filling up gradually. I loved the ambiance and decor, very cozy. As for food, there were some true hits but most of the food was good but basic. The highlights for me were the wild mushrooms & rice cakes as well as the Caesar salad - loved the use of nori in the salad and would definitely come back for the mushrooms. The chicken cutlet and chicken dumplings were fine but I probably wouldn't order them again. The wait staff weren't super attentive nor super warm, but they were efficient when we asked for water refills, etc. There was ample standing room at the bar while we waited for our friends, but the table/booth that we sat at was super narrow, I was knocking knees with my friend all night and generally felt squished.

    Dear Strangers? Yes, they certainly treat you like one! This place is not good. They seemed…read moreunprepared to handle restaurant week. There weren't enough servers to handle the crowd and that was reflective in our dinner service. Despite being checked in on 0 times and having to flag them down for water, to order, and to get our check, their attitude wasn't warm or accommodating at all. It even came off like we were bothering our server when asking for basic things. The food was subpar. Didn't try the drinks. Maybe that's the savior? -Tuna tartare acceptable; nothing to write home about -Chicken dumplings tasted like chicken but had no bite to it. Weird and served on paper that resembled a crumpled receipt or used tissue. -Chicken cutlet was warm and soggy. No truffle flavor as advertised on the menu. Some creativity points for the accompanying foam dip but it didn't work. -Beef short rib was tasty but the single potato that come with it felt insulting and cheap. Really? One potato? -Pecan pie dessert and sorbet were really good. Sad way to finish, only enjoying the final course. Ambiance was good. Floors were super slippery because they were tiled on a snowy day. They should warn their guests about that. Lots of work to be done here and I will not be around to see it through!

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    4.6(44 reviews)
    1.0 miLower East Side

    Very cute speakeasy hidden behind an empty hair salon. The decor was very fun, and I couldn't quite…read moretell what the theme was. It's a very small space, so it may be a bit of a wait for a seat. We came around 8:45 PM, and got a spot at the bar after about 20 minutes. We tried the yuzu contact and the ma-chet baker, and the ma-chet baker was definitely our favorite. It tasted just like a matcha latte, and I liked the bits of gen maicha in it. It wasn't very strong however. The yuzu contact was also very light and citrusy.

    yuzu highball mt highball…read more- highball was nice, basic, and refreshing; nothing much to note about but ive definitely had better - i liked the yuzu a bit more because the mt highball was a bit too alcoholic hojicha colada - hojicha is their seasonal menu and it also is my favorite! The tea was strong and fragrant - it is on the sweeter side, a bit like dessert, so i had to pair it with water, but it was still yummy and would recommend yuzu contact - this was alright! Typical yuzu but ive had better ones - personally feel like the yuzu can be brighter and a bit sweeter rating: 4/5 - the drinks were all good but nothing particularly stood out except for the hojicha colada - the vibe and the music really brought up my rating though! It was such a cute, cozy, intimate spot for dates - small speakeasy with only a few seats, similar to bars in japan; it's one of those japanese listening bars and i love it - there was light jazz in the background, not too loud that i had to shout - the mood was perfect; I couldn't stop staring at the interior decor and immerse myself in this little cozy corner - service was super quick, nothing much to note IG: @nom.noms.only

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    3.8(1.6k reviews)
    1.3 miChinatown, Civic Center
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    Had a really good time at this bar. From the outside, it…read moredoesn't look much, but once you step in, you get to soak in the amazingly lit bar. The drinks were also pretty good and fairly priced! Really enjoyed my cucumber chili oil drink, it was savory and unique. Seating was limited though but our party managed to snag one once another party left. definitely a first come first serve concept.

    Apotheke was one of my first experiences with a hidden speakeasy a number of years ago, and it…read morestill remains the OG in my vast encyclopedia of experiences. :) Strolling down Chinatown's busy and gritty Doyers Street, looking for any sign of Apotheke is a fond memory, then finally figuring out where it was, and entering through the mysterious and otherworldly threshold resulted a transformative experience that made me feel like I time traveled. Mood lighting, comfortable seating, great drinks in a cozy and Victorian-inspired space are the perfect blend of unique and. I always felt like I was part of something special the few times enjoyed creative, delicious, and strong libations from the pros at the bar. While it has always been pricey, I do feel like the excellent service ambiance, and drink quality warrant this, but may prevent more folks from becoming regulars so to speak. I love the clever and compact bathroom design, too. IYKYK Long live Apotheke!

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