Elevated Italian w/ North African twist. Think airy space, mature clientele & standout dishes like Cacio e Pepe & branzino.
Newer Italian spot from the Anton's owners, Leon's offers a more elevated menu in a larger, airier space. Patrons praise the excellent food, with standout dishes like the octopus salad, Cacio e Pepe, and expertly prepared pork chop and branzino.
Leon's serves classic Italian fare with a North African accent. Highly recommended dishes include the octopus salad, Cacio e Pepe, sausage & escarole cavatelli, pork chop, skate wing, and branzino. One commenter, though downvoted, still considered it the best new restaurant.
"The octopus salad, Cacio e Pepe, sausage & escarole cavatelli, pork chop, skate wing, and branzino are all highlighted as excellent dishes."
Customers rave about the excellent food, with many dishes highlighted as must-tries. The restaurant is also noted for its design-focused ambiance and mature clientele.
Important Note
One comment, though heavily downvoted, suggests that Leon's opening might have divided the attention of its sister restaurant, Anton's.
"This commenter mentioned that Leon's opened about a year ago, and speculated that this might have divided Anton's attention."
Neutral"Leon's, located south of Flatiron, was recommended as a tasty option for lunch."
Positive"This user lists Leon's as a recommendation."
Neutral"User nicwolff includes Leon's in their list of go-to restaurants."
Positive"User StronkMilk lists Leon’s as a go-to for dinner."
Positive"Claims most new restaurants suck because chefs overcomplicate things, but considers Leon's the best new one. Note: This comment received a high number of downvotes."
Positive"Mentioned as the newest restaurant from the owner of Anton's, implying a positive outlook."
Positive"The food is excellent; my faves so far are the octopus salad, the Cacio e Pepe, the sausage & escarole cavatelli, the pork chop, the skate wing, and the branzino"
Positive"Anton's owners recently opened Leon's on Broadway at 12th Street, it's a bigger airier room with a more elevated Italian menu, with a long marble bar and a more mature clientele."
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