A+. Leo's is the kind of place you eat at once a week. the food is delicious, the service is great and the prices are very reasonable. the pizza is great, chicken parm is great and the veal saltimbocca is my favorite around. the place is always packed and there is a reason for it. the ambiance reminds you that the place has been around for a million years and hasnt changed. those who prefer trendy spots may not love Leo;s but i will be dining there often. read more

I've only dined in once and the service was fine. The food, however, is excellent. Anything with meatballs, the penne vodka, and the chicken parm (and I'm sure everything else, but those are what I normally stick to) are top notch read more

We've dined here a few times and it's generally pretty good. Very much old school family type of restaurant...somewhat chaotic too. This is not a quiet dining experience- it's lively. We've sat at the bar and had pizza & wine...pizza was pretty good. We've had groups of 10 people and had a solid time. Generally speaking, the food is old school Italian. Sauces are good, the meatballs were OK, pasta dishes were good. Not outstanding and not subpar, hence the 3 star rating. You'll have fun here. read more

First time trying Leo's. Was recommended by a few coworkers who have lived in Hoboken for decades. The bread that they bring out before you place your order was decently warm but nothing special. I'd rate 7/10. My girlfriend and I ordered the Margherita Bar Pizza and the Fried Raviolis for appetizers. I'd honestly rate the pizza 10/10. It was some of the best pizza I've ever tasted. As for the raviolis, I'd rate them somewhere like 6.5/10. Being my first time trying fried raviolis I was unsure what to expect. They were pretty dry but were definitely tasty. For a main entree I ordered the Cavatelli and Broccoli. It was very good but needed some cheese to add flavor to it. The sauce was a 9/10, while the broccoli and pasta itself prob fall into the 7.5 range. Overall, the service was above average. It wasn't too crowded and it was a very chill setting. Definitely looking to go back in the near future. read more

Wonderful! Will definitely return. Had the Shrimp Sinatra, excellent dish. Would only have liked to have been able to hear the wonderful music at the tables in the bar area where we were seated, but overall very enjoyable!! read more

I never write Yelp reviews, but I am bored at work and I am getting pissed at the idiots on here giving this place bad reviews. I eat here regularly and I have to say, I LOVE LEO'S!!! I have lived in Hoboken for almost 3 years, and by far this is the one of the best restaurants in town. No wonder since they have been around FOREVER!! I come from an Italian family and Leo's reminds me of home. That's honestly the best compliment I could give any restaurant. From the music, to the red sauce, to the ITALIAN CHEESECAKE (we call it a ricotta pie at home) and the wine. I can't stress enough how much I love this place. I would eat here every night if I could. I love the staff. Everyone is so social and welcoming and fun to be around. The place is old school and I love it. My favorite meal is the eggplant parm dinner, and as for dessert it is a toss up between the canoli and the italian cheesecake. I am also a big fan of the 3 cheese bar pie. YUM! (I am getting hungry). Also, I have never had a problem with the food or the cleanliness of this establishment. My food has always come out on time and steaming hot. Perfect every time. One time my friend ordered a gluten free pizza, and our server warned us before we ordered that it would take a bit longer to make - which was perfectly acceptable. Additionally, I am constantly amazed at how quickly and efficiently the bartenders servers and busboys work together to maintain their tables and the bar. Don't listen to the quacks on there dissing this place. Take it from a real Italian - Leo's is number 1! read more

This place never disappoints! From the muscles to the veal parmesan, it is simply the best in the area.

Solid dependable Italian food. This place is not looking to revolutionize the old standbys but rather provides reliable and tasty staple comfort food. Their chicken franchese and penne vodka are standouts if you're not too full from chowing down on their delicious hot Italian bread! I bring my family here from out of town & country to experience some NJ Italian nosh - its so unique and good. read more

Came here with a few coworkers for lunch. Not impressed by the food or atmosphere. It does have a very "homey" and comfortable touch to the place but ultimately I came for the food. We started with the pizza which was ok. For an entree i had the pene vodka and it was ok along with the eggplant parm.. very mediocre. The service was not the best.. waiting 20 minutes for pizza, 30 minutes for entree.. it was a project. read more

I'm so sad my brother is leaving Hoboken, although I know my parents will still take me to Leo's when I visit Jersey. Everything on the menu is fabulous, but all I ever need to eat is tortellini with marinara and a side of meatballs. Their sauce is that good. I flipped when they started jarring their sauce--I pack up about 2 jars in my suitcase to bring back to STL. Sometimes I share, but usually only with my husband. read more

If you're looking for Italian food, and I don't mean fake, I'm talking the real thing - this is the place. Great pastas and chicken dishes - the gravy is delicious. The portions are huge as well - I brought at least half of mine home for a second meal. Eat to the tunes of Frank Sinatra and his face is pretty much like wallpaper at Leo's. I'd definitely consider it a great family restaurant and will go back at the next chance I get! read more

It looks like I just found my neighborhood bar! Good food, friendly service, well priced and a relaxed atmosphere. My girlfriend and I went to Leos on Friday night to grab a bite to eat and a drink before catching a movie and it hit the spot. The bar area at Leo's definately has a neighborhood bar feel. The bar tenders are very friendly, and you can tell that they remember the people who have been there (there are a good many regulars). They called us out asking, "Is this your first time?", which was a bit embarassing, but they were trying to be helpful, not rude. The food at Leo's was better than I was expecting. Their muscles, were simple but very well done, they halved the shells, which made them very easy to eat. Their bar pies were good too, and were larger than I expected. Add on the bread they serve with dinners, and that is a TON of food, for around $20. We also ordered the antipasta, which was ok, but nothing special. We ate at the bar, and between the bread basket, muscles, anti pasta, two bar pies, and extra plates, we took up a lot of space, but no one minded a bit. They kept giving us extra serving plates too, which confused me a bit, I wasn't sure if we were doing something wrong, or they were just being helpful. (For 2 of us there were 7 full size plates on the bar between everthing.) I will be back to Leo's soon, to grub on some food and enjoy some adult beverages. I next time I leave Leo's I hope to tell the bar tender "see you next week" before walking out the door. read more

I had the chicken marsala. This is one of my fave Italian dishes. The wine was extra sweet but I loved it. The food has a home made taste to it. The mozzarella pie was good also. read more

Solid, no frills Italian food at a reasonable price. Wait staff is very warm and accommodating. Great place for dinner on a Friday night. Downside: no credit cards. read more

I had been looking forward to this place for a couple of months and when my gf and i finally got there, it was a bit of an anti-climax. The food was good, but we have way better boot food in L.A. I guess it being in NJ, I'd had high expectations of it. We went there because we're fans of Sinatra and live and die for Italian cuisine but the service was minimal for a restaurant setting. I guess non-Italians from out of state just don't get the same level of customer service locals would. Meh. read more

Went back for a second time and the bartender was very friendly. The food was pretty good too. Would come back for a bar pie and a drink or two. read more

On our last day in the big city, one of the port authority cops recommended this place. So we ventured over and had lunch on our way out of town. Can you say O-M-G? What a wonderful hidden gem. The lasagna was to die for and the sausage and meatballs literally melted in your mouth. . .fantastic place, Plus the nice lady gave us a fee t-shirt because my hubby was on the job like her nephew. A true delight and contrary to Amanda S.'s lack of knowledge of WHY there is Sinatra memorabilia there, I in fact knew why. And ole blue eyes may be dead and gone but his legend lives on with many true blue Italians like myself. Keep it up Leo's we will be back when we venture back to the East Coast. read more

Went here on a recommendation and I was disappointed. I had the chicken parm which is a staple in an Italian restaurant. It was a bit soggy and the sauce was not the best. The pricing and the service was adequate. The bottle of wine that we bought was not that expensive but expect to pay over $40 for something like that. The ambiance was not romantic or even conducive to talking. read more

The travel booklet from our hotel called this place a "a shrine to Frank Sinatra". They were right-this place loves Frank! In addition, the food was remarkable. They had an excellent selection and everything was great. I'm gonna miss this place when I'm back home in Boston. read more

Great food, great atmosphere, great service. Very reasonable prices. Great spot in Hoboken.

We will keep coming back! And we will wait for a table like we were in NYC 'cause this is just a good ol' classic family run Italian restaurant offering a hearty meal for cash. The ravioli didn't look so hearty, but i was quite full by the last bite. read more

I don't have any complaints about the food at Leo's but everything else about this restaurant makes it a non-enjoyable experience. The service is about as terrible as you can get, I've eaten here several times and each time we waited about 20 minutes to put in our order. I don't need to be pampered and made feel special when I eat, I just want someone to realize that I've been sitting around with my mouth watering for quite some time. There are some other nuances that kind of annoy me about this place. The menu is very limited and doesn't have some staples that you'd expect to find at an Italian restaurant, calamari is one example that I can think of off the top of my head. They also don't accept credit cards which annoys me. It's 2012, I don't find it cute and retro to be a cash only establishment, I find it unnecessarily frustrating. And if you're going to make it cash only, at least have an ATM in the place, but they don't even do that, and by Hoboken's standards, there's nothing with ATM near by. Overall the food is pretty good (although definitely not the best Italian in Hoboken) but be prepared for an exhausting dining experience. read more

We went tonight and as usual, the food was fantastic. I ordered chicken stuffed with prosciutto and asiago in a Madera sauce off their special's menu. My dh ordered the scungilli fra Diablo and mussels. Their mussels are the best value and very tastee. We also had dessert, not usual for us. The tiramisu was ok but the cannoli was good. However, I know I wouldn't get it again. Since we had not planned on going there, we were a little short on cash. When the bill came my dh told the waiter he was going to the Atm up front. Guess what.... It wasn't necessary. LEOS NOW ACCEPTS CREDIT CARDS!!!!! read more

We love Leo's!!! The food is basic old school Italian and absolutely delicious. We always get a bottle of wine, a Caesar salad, and a (free if you like them on Fb) order of mussels in white wine and garlic. Wednesday night is lasagna night which my hubby loves. Nightly specials are always tasty too. The servers are unique - friendly but in an old school Hoboken way which we love. We live only a few blocks away which is good for our taste buds but bad for our waistlines! The new ricotta cheesecake is outstanding. And, btw, they ACCEPT credit cards now!!! read more

4 stars only because of Ben, our waiter. The food was taking a long time & he kept coming out & apologizing, making sure we were ok, Etc. He was great - definitely an asset to the restaurant! I wish the food could have been a bit better. We had the hot antipasto ; the eggplant rollatini was excellent, I loved the sauce, but the mussels were tiny & clams oreganata hardly had any taste to them at all. Did I mention Ben was great? I'll go back next time I'm In town to try again. Thanks for a helping make such a not so great night so much more pleasant for us, Ben! read more

We had our daughter's baptism here on a Sunday afternoon and everything went perfectly. I enjoyed working with Grace and Sergio while planning the party. Grace was so kind and attentive throughout. She thought of every detail, including serving all of the kids a special pizza during the first course. The staff was so patient with us and the kids and the restaurant was so accommodating. The food was delicious and came out quickly. Will be back and would highly recommend to everyone. read more

It's pricey, $20 for a plate of pasta pricey. My plate of pasta came with very little meat and I thought I was eating chef boyardee's for a super inflated price. The waitresses were super nice and the atmosphere was authentic Italian. As a while the experience was mediocre, there was nothing special about the bread or pasta. read more

Great food, quiet, away from bustling Hoboken. Good prices. Really nice time, I will definitely go back

Good for "Jersey" italian, but don't expect haute-italian featuring grilled fish, etc. This is "red lead", great pasta, gravy, and meatballs. If you get a spaghetti-and-meatballs urge, go. read more

Nice dinner last night, Halloween night. Cozy, comfortable neighborhood kind of place. Took another reviewer's advice and ordered off the specials - Mahi-Mahi with Lentils and Grilled Shrimp with Butternut Squash Ravioli - both creative & very fresh. Service was responsive and warm and friendly, treated like regulars. Bread was excellent. No champagnes on the list, so had the $19 Prosecco - a good substitute. The Sinatra memorabilia is everywhere - funny. read more

Leo's is a Hoboken institution, and I after I set one foot in here, one thought crossed my mind: does Sinatra own this restaurant? No? Just some creep who thinks it's appropriate to hang about 700 photos of Sinatra all throughout the restaurant? Cool. But in the bathroom, really? There was an old chair on the cabinets above the bar, which I can only conclude was a chair that Old Blue Eyes once sat in. GET A GRIP, PEOPLE, THE MAN IS DEAD. DEAD! Sinatra-obsessed decor aside, this is old-school Italian, and by "old school," I mean pasta with red sauce. If you're looking for crispy crostini, tender short ribs, or imaginative pastas, you'll be disappointed. The cheese tortellini was pretty good and the caesar salad was decent, but the whole experience was just pretty underwhelming. A Hoboken institution, indeed--like the whole city, you leave, thinking, "Ehhh..." read more

The little bar pies here are fantastic and are offered in so many different varieties. Try one with caramelized onions, goat cheese, and a vegetable like spinach or broccoli.. delicious combination. The entree selection is that of your typical Italian restaurant, which isn't a negative by any means. I had angel hair pasta with meatballs which was very good. The cannoli for dessert was good too. There seemed to be much more here than I experienced the first go-around, especially at the bar, so I'll need to go back sometime. read more

This place can be very hit or miss. Sometimes I've gone, loved the service, loved the food and other times the food is bland and the service is bad. They are good with making adjustments and changes, which is nice and has helped make a decent meal into a good one. I've tried a few appetizers and nothing was great, it's worth waiting for the dinner. read more

I don't get why anyone calls this "the best" or even "good". 1) It's dirty. Very dirty. The entryway is dirty and this should've been my tipoff (dust and dirt all over the walls). The table itself had crusty food still on it (how hard is it to wipe down a glass topped table?) 2) "Leo's Famous Mussels". Leo is rolling over in his grave. So is Sinatra. These were clearly frozen mussels in a watery garlic sauce. No flavor, gross texture. Why use frozen mussels? 2.5) "Warm prosciutto and mozzarella". $11. Less than 1oz of either prosciutto or mozzarella over a majorly overdressed salad. Their cost? $.25 3) Veal Parm. Not bad. Might've been pre-frozen (kind of tough), but when you bury it in a salty enough tomato sauce it's hard to tell where any flavor is coming from. The only bright spot was the broccoli rabe and spinach, both of which were a $3 up-charge on an already overpriced dish. Total bill was $84 after tip (the service was good), which is insane given no alcohol. I would never return given the other options in Hoboken. read more

Don't understand the other reviews. This place is always spot on when I go. Service has always been great, food has always been superb, and the ambiance takes you back to the times Sinatra roamed the place. read more

Well, this is an institution. Good 'ol hearty Italian food. Very saucy, lots of rich pasta dishes. Sinatra playing loudly in the background. The food is okay, but I didn't find it that impressive. read more

This is my favorite restaurant in Hoboken. The food is always amazing and the people here are so great. 10/10 must try.

Heard great things about this place and was thoroughly disappointed this past Wednesday night. My boyfriend and I went with his parents and uncle and I was actually embarrassed to have brought them here. His mothers pizza came out 10 mins after the rest of the food and looked like it came out of the microwave. The shrimp fra diavola was soggy and the chicken was just okay. The service was even worse than the food. Needless to say we won't be going back any time soon. read more

This is my favorite restaurant in Hoboken. The service is great and the food is phenomenal. It tastes like my mothers home cooking! I love the jukebox with all the Sinatra. Always feel like your family / a regular by the staff. read more

Pretty good italian restaurant in Hoboken. The food is delicious and the wait staff is very friendly. I ate the veal marsala and the sauce was a little too thick for my liking but everything else was delicious. It is cash only so be prepared for that! read more