I think I have to agree with some reviews here. There are better options for Italian food around Sayulita. Pricey and very OK quality. It seems fancy until you get the food. I had their gnocchi and was pretty tasteless. The sauce was weird and very watery. Nice ambiance, but pretty empty. I should have wondered why. Now I know. Except those things, service was warm and friendly. That's all. read more

Leda - Italian Near Me - Sayulita, MEX

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As Sayulita transitions from a sleepy surf town to a trendy tourist mecca, big city restauranteuers are making their way here. Increasingly, they bring big city attitude and behavior which is in direct contrast with the local business people and restaurant operators. One such case is Leda. We have enjoyed numerous meals at Leda in the 4 years that it has been open. Last night was the last. In a sheer display of audacity, the restaurant would not provide a wine list, instead suggesting that its list changes rapidly. I am ok w that. Where my problem lies is that when asked if we wanted Cabernet, Pinot, etc., the waiter directed us to a particular ($13 retail) Italian wine. Without sharing the price, and frankly, me not asking the price, I went on trust that my selection would be a reasonably priced wine ($40-$60). Anything higher I would have expected a confirming comment from the waiter. No such thing. After enjoying a wonderful dinner and 2 bottles of wine, I was shocked to see that the 2 bottles of wine cost more than the multicourse meal for 6. I was shocked and felt violated. Certainly I share some of the blame for not asking but going back to my opening comment, the owner (from LA) is just looking to gouge his transient guests. I did approach the owner and he was dismissive and non accommodating, rather suggesting it was my fault and apologizing for not training his staff well. Enjoy dinner here at your own risk. I am not the first to write a review like this. My suggestion is to enjoy a meal at one of the many local operators. They love having you and are in it for the long haul. I have cancelled my reservation for 10 next week at Leda. read more

Take your money elsewhere. My first post was taken down because Yelp said it lacked detail (in reality, someone flagged it-- the restaurant, after sending me a scathing response accompanied by a personal attack). No offense taken since I'm sure they don't remember me because they have the same pattern in treating prospective customers. My experience is as follows: A friend and I were walking by this establishment considering where to have dinner one evening in July 2018. We had just gotten back to town from an excursion. The host (blonde male/tatoos) began what seemed like small talk which turned into trying to lure us to the restaurant. He came off as pretentious and was outright rude once he realized we were considering the taco cart outside and he had failed to entice us. This was my experience with this establishment and it's hired REPRESENTATIVE. read more

This restaurant is CLOSED but the food was really good! Go to L'Ulivo Ristorante in Sayulita, they serve the same great food.

We held our rehearsal dinner at Leda and it was absolutely fantastic from the food to the ambiance to the service. Danillo and his team took incredible care of us and gave us a very reasonable price for a 4 course meal with wine included and everyone had their choice of main dish. They set us up in the indoor section that has open doors to the patio, it gave us a sense of our own private area with a feeling of being outside. The pasta was to die for and apparently has a Michelin star rating from their restaurant based in LA. It definitely is on the spendier side for the are but I would highly recommend it if you have a big group and want to do something special! read more

Omg ! We asked for regular water (not bottled) and they charged us for it. They also charged for table bread. Who charges for water? Next time they will charge for the air we breath. Oooo and the portions are tiny weeny. read more

Best meal in PV area. Elena was our sever. She is delightful and charming. We ordered a specialty pizza, salad and tuna tarte for appetizers. We then had an array of entrees. Ahi tuna, spaghetti chiattara, gnocchi, wild boar ragu and ravioli. The tuna was exceptional. The gnocchi and ravioli pillows of perfection. All were spectacular. read more

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Might be my favorite restaurant in Sayulita. Great Italian food, nice atmosphere along with impeccable service.

Seven day stay in Sayulita, hands down the best food we had. That is NOT to say we didn't have good food from other restaurants, we were very impressed with all the food we had while here. It's just that Leda is a cut above the rest. I started with the tuna tartare, it was extraordinary. In fact, I only ended up with a bite since the other 5 people at the table all had tastes and left me with none!! Next was the bolonese, it was also very good. I got some revenge for my friends stealing my tartare when their ravioli arrived, once again, top notch. Service was great, we ate outside in their courtyard with just the slightest rain falling - almost a perfect setting. I'd come back here every night if I could, it was simply that good. Congrats to Paolo, he did it right. Ya feel me?? read more

Such great Italian food in the heart of Sayulita! The waiter suggested I try the beet pasta with quail ragu and I'm so glad I did. I will be dreaming about that fish for years to come. read more

I read the reviews and thought let's try it out. The location is beautiful and also romantic. The interior is classy but not cheesy. The staff is super nice but the food...omg i've been a couple of times to Italy and this could really be in Italy. Great wine selection, awesome pasta and all with some beautiful Italien music in the background. The perfect Italien experience. read more

Leda - Italian Near Me - Sayulita, MEX

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Love this place. Not just the best food in Sayulita but one of our favorite restaurants period. It's just great food in a very cool environment and the staff were top shelf. Always hit this spot when we're in Sayulita and have not been disappointed yet. So thanks for the great nosh and service Leda! We'll be back. read more

I don't mind spending the money for great food, ambiance and drinks. This place has all that but the price is way too much. Plus you don't know the cost of your one glass of wine till the bill gets thee and then your mouth hits the floor because it's more than your food. It just doesn't make me feel great leaving my there. I won't be going back. Been there several times but no more! read more

We didn't expect perfection from an Italian restaurant in Sayulita, but that's what we got. From the food and drinks to the atmosphere and service, Leda blew us away. The beet pasta with quail and filet mignon with truffle sauce were two of the best dishes I've had -- EVER. It's pricier than most places in Sayulita, but coming from California it was quite reasonable, especially given the quality of the ingredients. Highly recommend! read more

It was our second time last night at Leda, we though it would be the perfect place to have a nice romantic Christmas Eve dinner... and it was!!! We were a bit scare at first that the service and the food would be just ok as they were so busy, but it was the most perfect dinner! The service was great, we had a really good Caprese salad as starter , my fiance had the Filet Mignon which he says is one of the best he's ever had!! And he loves steak! I had the Ravioli and they were also delicious. Definitely a place to put on your agenda for a nice romantic dinner in Sayulita!!! read more

The bartender here made a drink that was my favorite of the whole week, a fresh passion fruit cocktail! He didn't speak English so I don't know what was really in it, which I regret. I would love to recreate it. Drinking at this bar in a thunderstorm was one of my favorite trip memories. read more

This is some of the best Italian food I've ever had! We got two pasta dishes, a special with burrata and prosciutto and the beet pasta quail ragu. They both were exceptional, but the quail ragu pasta was an absolute standout! The service and ambiance were wonderful too. I highly recommend splurging and ordering yourself a bottle of wine and having a nice dinner here! read more

Paolo kills it here AGAIN. What a treat. The best of his places in LA in one amazing spot. Just wait and watch all the other things he does here. He isn't motivated by money. Old school guy - heart and quality. PS the food is beyond belief. Plus they recently got misters to take the edge off the humidity. read more

We were in Sayulita for a week. It is, without a doubt, on of the best restaurants in the town. The food was great. The filet mignon was on par with any high end steakhouse. The pastas were exquisite. The attentive and friendly service pulled it all together to make for a superb dining experience. Highly recommended! read more

Great quality Italian food, the two brothers that run the place are great mixologist. I took a chance and tried each of their own margarita made from mezcal. I was not disappointed!! You can tell they spend a lot of time taking care of their guests. I highly recommend it. read more

We had high hopes but were disappointed. This was the only poor dining experience we had on our trip. I'll preface this review by saying much of our experience was due to the poor service. I had the most expensive pasta of my trip, 350 or so pesos, and also my worst. It was a seafood special the waiter recommended. We all tried it and agreed it was bland and misrepresented (was said to be a tomato base, but had no sauce - some olive oil I'd assume). The caprese salad was bad - mushy tomatoes and flavourless, hard cheese with no basil (that being said... I'd generally avoid ordering this dish in Mexico). The service: firstly, the guy told us he was new, so take my criticism with a grain of salt! It was near impossible to get the waiters attention. We asked for chilli flakes and were told they did not have them. We tracked down another server who brought us some. Our waiter also said they didn't have bread when we asked, even though the table beside us had some. Then he reluctantly brought it to us... with our bill. He also said they didn't have the chicken or the tuna dishes. The experience was very strange. I'd describe his demeanour as curt and just short of rude. There is always a chance things were lost in translation, however; we didn't experience this anywhere else during our 10 day stay. It's a skip in my opinion. read more

This place is absolutely gorgeous! The atmosphere is dreamy and the staff is very friendly. They go out of their way to make sure you enjoy the experience of this beautiful place. I had the gnocchi, which they mentioned, is made by hand at the restaurant. This place is definitely worth a try if your looking for a romantic, fun place to relax and have a good time! read more

The food is good and the service is almost attentive. Waiters consistently missed my requests. The caprese starter was delicious and generous. The pasta course dramatically less so, but very, very good. I had the gnocchi and they were velvety and rich. The filet mignon was well prepared. It had the perfect seat. The desserts were rich and elegantly presented. The live music was incredibly good. I was concerned at first because they were so close, but the skill level and volume were spot on. read more

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We got scammed at Leda. Told no wine list, but served us a nice red. At bill time, charged us $100 for the bottle. That's dollars, not pesos. BEWARE!!! read more

Was in Sayulita for a whole week, ate out every day and needless to say it was the best dinner I had all trip. Was only disappointed in the fact that I found this little gem one of my last nights. Love the atmosphere. read more

Amazing atmosphere, lovely wine and fabulous pappradelle pasta with rabbit and plum! Going back on our last day for the filet mignon! The table next to is said it was the best they'd ever had! Didn't expect such a wonderful italian restaurant in Sayulita. read more

You may not think Italian food when visiting Sayulita, but Leda will change that. Charming courtyard ambience and homemade pasta, the likes of which on par with any pasta I enjoyed while in Italy. Service is inviting and attentive in every regard. Chances are you may even meet the owner himself, Paolo, who's dedication and passion to the business is clear in every way. Take a break from the tacos and enjoy the best dining experience Sayulita has to offer. You won't regret it. read more

Six of us on vacation wanted something other than Mexican local food and found this marvel. From wood fired pizza to ravioli to Italian wines and great service this place is a great place. We look forward to coming back. read more

Excellent Italian food, the gnocchi is superb along with the caprese salad. We have been here twice for super romantic,live music dinners with my fiancée. The only reason I don't give it 5 stars is that the wait service can sometimes forget about you. Otherwise, wonderful ambiance and food! read more

Looking for a change from the awesome Mexican food in Sayulita and we found it at Leda's. Pasta was homemade and fantastic! Prosciutto and mozzarella was a great starter. Had dinner with my husband and two kids and each of us found something great! read more

By far one of the worst restaurant experiences I have ever had! We came in expecting a nice Christmas Eve dinner and 2 hours later left without haven eaten. We had an 8pm reservation, and when after seeing numerous tables who came after us eat without having received our food we asked why we had not gotten our meals, the response, "you need to be patient". After being ignored for another 45 min we got up and left. We soon found out that 3 other tables that same night left without eating as well. Save yourself and don't waste your time!! read more

The special sent my friends to the toilet for two days. Stay away from the seafood. Don't be fooled by the nice atmosphere, overpriced and not worth the chance of losing two days of vacation. I will not be back. read more

I wasn't sure about an Italian restaurant in tiny town in Mexico but very glad we went. Everything was great including custom cocktail. Pizza crust with perfect texture. Bread from pizza oven had perfect amount of salt. Seafood pasta with tomatoes and asparagus was terrific. Only regret is we didn't try dessert which looked great on neighboring table. Live guitarist was fun too. read more

Absolutely the best restaurant in Sayulita! The atmosphere, service and food was top notch and on par with any restaurant I've ever been to. Sit down, relax, and enjoy one heck of a good Italian dinner, you won't regret it. read more

Brilliant. We were hesitant to finish our meals because everything about being at this restaurant was incredible. We have tried most restaurants in Sayulita and this one goes above and beyond. Could not recommend it more. read more

Loved, loved, loved this gem of a place. Set in a beautiful little enclave. Fabulous, fresh food. Fantastic service by the darling owners of the place. Can't recommend Leda enough. read more

Excellent food at competitive prices. Professional, courteous, prompt service without any of it being over done or snooty. Went back three times during ten days and each time we had the same or better experience. Loved it! read more