Elevated Italian w/ a mature vibe. Think upscale classic dishes, great bar, & refined clientele.
From the owners of Anton's comes Leon's, a sophisticated Italian eatery that offers an elevated dining experience. This larger, airier space boasts a long marble bar and attracts a more mature clientele. Patrons rave about the excellent food, with standout dishes including the octopus salad, Cacio e Pepe, and a perfectly cooked pork chop.
The Italian cuisine at Leon's is highly praised, with specific recommendations for the octopus salad, Cacio e Pepe, sausage & escarole cavatelli, pork chop, skate wing, and branzino. The BEC on an everything bagel is also highlighted as a delicious breakfast option.
"Highly recommended dishes include the octopus salad, Cacio e Pepe, sausage & escarole cavatelli, pork chop, skate wing, branzino, and the lamb burger. The BEC on an everything bagel is also a noted breakfast favorite."
Customers generally have a very positive sentiment towards Leon's, frequently praising the excellent quality of the food and the refined atmosphere.
Important Note
One commenter suggested that Leon's opening might have divided the attention of its sister restaurant, Anton's. Another review found Leon's to be nice but not exceptionally special, with a slight preference for Anton's.
"Leon's is mentioned as a potential place for a group to celebrate."
Neutral"Leon's is mentioned as a slightly fancier option suitable for solo dining at the bar."
Positive"The commenter visited Leon's Italian for dinner and found it to be nice but not exceptionally special. They suggested L'Artusi as an alternative and expressed a slight preference for Anton's, which is under the same ownership."
Neutral"Leon's has a great bar area suitable for solo dining, and the lamb burger is highly recommended."
Positive"This user briefly mentioned Leons as a potential restaurant choice."
Neutral"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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