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Came here after St. Matzie for a late dinner. We ordered the Margherita and 1/2 pepperoni and sausage for $40. Pizza was on the pricier end but the quality was there! The dough had a great undercarriage and was perfectly seasoned. The tomato sauce wasn't sweet and had a deep flavor. The toppings were plentiful. We waited a long time so the worker gave us 2 potato slices as we waited which was nice.
The sourdough fad continues! My meal at Leo was one i won't soon forget. A candlelit solo dinner on the backend of a busy dinner service was liberating and relaxing. Oh, and the food was superb. Complimented by an amaro highball, my meatballs and mushroom pizza were absolutely superb. Juicy meatballs with a rich marinara and a bit of focaccia to pair! The pizza was amazing. A slight tang in the crust. The green offer some crunch, texture and bit of acidity with the vinegar. Good lord I just love a mushroom pie!
For ice cream FANTASTIC!!! Always a yes to pistachio and strawberry. Store smelled super strange tho lol like we almost left but glad we didn't
This was some of the best pizza I've had in NYC. It's more of a rustic Neapolitan style pizza, with a slightly thicker crust than the Italian staple. The flavor is incredibly well developed - distinctly sourdough flavored - and the texture is perfect, with a slight crispiness and an airy crumb on the inside with strong structure. I tried two pizzas, the margherita and the papa madre. The margherita was nice for trying the pizza crust in a "pure" form. The papa madre goes off the deep end on toppings - some bitterness, brightness, and crunch from dandelion greens dressed in lemon, fluffy potatoes, and a variety of cheeses. This was a really unique flavor profile for pizza. I managed to get a reservation just a day or two before for 11:30 am on a Sunday, but it started to get busy towards the end of my visit. The bill worked out to $55 for the two pizzas, and it was worth every penny.
Leo is a Neapolitan-style pizzeria, bakery and café that opened in Brooklyn, New York in December 2019. It was founded by restaurateurs and business partners Mike Fadem, Gavin Compton, Joey Scalabrino and Thomas Traudt. Along with restaurateur Marie Tribouilloy, Fadem and Compton originally opened another Neapolitan-style pizzeria, Ops, in Brooklyn's Bushwick neighborhood in 2016. Compton is also the owner of NYC coffee chain Variety Coffee Roasters, which opened its first location in 2008. Following the success of Ops, Fadem and Compton decided to team up with Scalabrino and Traudt to open a new pizzeria in Williamsburg. Unlike the wood-fired oven at Ops, the oven at Leo is an electric Pizza Master oven. Leo is a sit-down restaurant that can accommodate about 70 people. The main focus of the menu is their artisanal sourdough pizzas, but they also serve pasta dishes, burgers, antipasti, and a weekend brunch menu. Next door to the main dining room, however, is a take-out bakery and café that serves slices (both Neapolitan and Roman-style al taglio squares), sandwiches, bread loaves and bagels. Fadem is the pizza master, Scalabrino was the head chef, and Traudt is the head baker. Scalabrino later left Leo to open Apollo Bagels. I visited Leo this past summer while I was cycling around NYC. I was trying out a number of Brooklyn and Queens breweries and pizzerias and this was my third stop of the day. The pizzeria had been on my bucket list for a while. I grabbed myself a seat at the bar in the main dining room. The staff told me that the pizzas could take a little while and that I might be interested in ordering an appetizer first. I enjoyed a plate of "Olives" as I sipped on a delicious "Spritz". For pizza, I decided to order the one which sounded the most unusual to me: the "Papa Madre" (potatoes, dandelion greens, fontina, lemon, oregano). I've enjoyed countless pizza pies with potatoes before (whether mashed or roasted), but never one with dandelion greens before. I have to be honest... it was DELICIOUS! Who would've thought that those annoying weeds that grow on your lawn would make such a good pizza topping?! I was very impressed with my experience at Leo and I hope to return with my family. I give them my seal of approval!
Love this place however last time I ordered their awesome salad, the bowl was 1/3 full and missing half the ingredients. Disappointing. Know this stuff happens and was trying to directly send feedback to store but can't find a way to do so.
Was moving my Daughter into her new apartment and we were hungry. Wanted to try Leo as I had heard great things. We ordered for delivery a d it came quickly. We got the Margherita and the San Giuseppe. The SanGiussepe has spicy sausage, onions, green olives, and provolone. The crust (sourdough) and the char was outstanding. My only complaint is the powdered cheese on top. Everyone else loved it but for me too cheesy. I would come back here in a heartbeat.
Came here for my friend's surprise birthday and we had a blast! The staff did a great job being discreet and leading my friend to our table. Everyone enjoyed their pizza and the cacio e Pepe was amazing. The cocktails were also incredible! Great place for date night or dinner with friends if you're in the area.
which was tasty as well. They might have overdone it a bit with the toasting, but the flavors were still on point. Williamsburg isn't exactly known for its abundance of great bagel places, so Leo's weekend bagels are a godsend. My only complaint is that they're not open during the week. Leo, if you're reading this, please consider blessing us with your bagels 7 days a week!
Very nice restaurant, excellent service. Oysters were yummy, as was the happy hour wine, surprisingly served cold. Sorry no food pics. Pizzas were great and my half roasted chicken was juicy and flavorful. I must say, great French fries!!
Finally returned to eat in the dining room and try the full menu! Our party of 6 walked in at around 6 pm on a Saturday and were seated right away. We ordered: + Caesar salad + Margherita pizza + NY slice pie + Rigatoni + Mascarpone and black cherry soft serve The Caesar was perfect, and the margherita was by far the best of the two pies. Soft serve was also flawless.
I'm not a huge pizza fan (I know, blasphemy living in NYC) but my friend recommended this spot because they use sourdough in their pizza dough (which is new to me). They don't take reservations, but we didn't have an issue being seated at 6 PM on a Friday. We ordered an aperol spritz to start - very refreshing! My friend said it was one of the best aperol spritzs she had in NYC. We ordered the Caesar salad, margarita pizza, and rigatoni. Food came out as they were prepared - I would have preferred everything to come out at once. My favorite dish of the night was the rigatoni - I'm still thinking about it 3 days later.. Pasta was cooked perfectly and the sauce was divine. I would come back just for the pasta. Caesar salad was huge and more than enough for 2 people to share. They're really generous with the dressing and cheese, so there's no bare lettuce here. The pizza was also pretty good and big enough for 2 to share. The mozzarella was really good and the pizza had a nice crisp. Overall, pretty solid spot for dinner if you are in the area. I heard their bagels are pretty good too, so I'll have to be back for breakfast to try them soon!
I should have not come here. The food is terrific, despite the high prices and small portions. The service is friendly, even though the ambiance is intimate. The location is not too bad, even if it means being roughly a 10 minute walk from Metropolitan Ave-Lorimer St on the G and L trains and Marcy Ave on the J, M, and Z trains. I should not have come here. I felt all out of place. Too many stares from other patrons wondering why I was here. Children of a certain age that I feel should be home. Loud and obnoxious music fueling the evening air. I should not have come here. Instead, I should have went somewhere a bit more subtle. I should have known better than to come here and cheat somebody else of how tasty the dishes are. This really is the Williamsburg version of Ops, which I have been to as well. I feel the same way about that restaurant as to how I feel about this one. I should not have come here.
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1 month ago
I've been coming to Leo since I moved in down the block 5 years ago, but like a sign ushering me towards moving out on my last weekend in the neighborhood, I found the quality of the offerings here dramatically deteriorated. All of the staff working in the morning seemed new as well, perhaps others can advise if there's been a change in management. The bagel appeared almost squished like a biali and was notably served in a cheap aluminum container versus the paper containers they've been using since I can remember. It was by far the worst bagel I've had at Leo in 5 years. The egg sandwich was served with way too much of the chili jam. Havemeyer Street has lots much of its old charm, and with Leo sacrificing its quality now, I must admit I'm ready to bid farewell to South Williamsburg. read more
1 month ago
Came here after St. Matzie for a late dinner. We ordered the Margherita and 1/2 pepperoni and sausage for $40. Pizza was on the pricier end but the quality was there! The dough had a great undercarriage and was perfectly seasoned. The tomato sauce wasn't sweet and had a deep flavor. The toppings were plentiful. We waited a long time so the worker gave us 2 potato slices as we waited which was nice. read more
The sourdough fad continues! My meal at Leo was one i won't soon forget. A candlelit solo dinner on the backend of a busy dinner service was liberating and relaxing. Oh, and the food was superb. Complimented by an amaro highball, my meatballs and mushroom pizza were absolutely superb. Juicy meatballs with a rich marinara and a bit of focaccia to pair! The pizza was amazing. A slight tang in the crust. The green offer some crunch, texture and bit of acidity with the vinegar. Good lord I just love a mushroom pie! read more
2 months ago
2 months ago
For ice cream FANTASTIC!!! Always a yes to pistachio and strawberry. Store smelled super strange tho lol like we almost left but glad we didn't read more
This was some of the best pizza I've had in NYC. It's more of a rustic Neapolitan style pizza, with a slightly thicker crust than the Italian staple. The flavor is incredibly well developed - distinctly sourdough flavored - and the texture is perfect, with a slight crispiness and an airy crumb on the inside with strong structure. I tried two pizzas, the margherita and the papa madre. The margherita was nice for trying the pizza crust in a "pure" form. The papa madre goes off the deep end on toppings - some bitterness, brightness, and crunch from dandelion greens dressed in lemon, fluffy potatoes, and a variety of cheeses. This was a really unique flavor profile for pizza. I managed to get a reservation just a day or two before for 11:30 am on a Sunday, but it started to get busy towards the end of my visit. The bill worked out to $55 for the two pizzas, and it was worth every penny. read more
11 months ago
Leo is a Neapolitan-style pizzeria, bakery and café that opened in Brooklyn, New York in December 2019. It was founded by restaurateurs and business partners Mike Fadem, Gavin Compton, Joey Scalabrino and Thomas Traudt. Along with restaurateur Marie Tribouilloy, Fadem and Compton originally opened another Neapolitan-style pizzeria, Ops, in Brooklyn's Bushwick neighborhood in 2016. Compton is also the owner of NYC coffee chain Variety Coffee Roasters, which opened its first location in 2008. Following the success of Ops, Fadem and Compton decided to team up with Scalabrino and Traudt to open a new pizzeria in Williamsburg. Unlike the wood-fired oven at Ops, the oven at Leo is an electric Pizza Master oven. Leo is a sit-down restaurant that can accommodate about 70 people. The main focus of the menu is their artisanal sourdough pizzas, but they also serve pasta dishes, burgers, antipasti, and a weekend brunch menu. Next door to the main dining room, however, is a take-out bakery and café that serves slices (both Neapolitan and Roman-style al taglio squares), sandwiches, bread loaves and bagels. Fadem is the pizza master, Scalabrino was the head chef, and Traudt is the head baker. Scalabrino later left Leo to open Apollo Bagels. I visited Leo this past summer while I was cycling around NYC. I was trying out a number of Brooklyn and Queens breweries and pizzerias and this was my third stop of the day. The pizzeria had been on my bucket list for a while. I grabbed myself a seat at the bar in the main dining room. The staff told me that the pizzas could take a little while and that I might be interested in ordering an appetizer first. I enjoyed a plate of "Olives" as I sipped on a delicious "Spritz". For pizza, I decided to order the one which sounded the most unusual to me: the "Papa Madre" (potatoes, dandelion greens, fontina, lemon, oregano). I've enjoyed countless pizza pies with potatoes before (whether mashed or roasted), but never one with dandelion greens before. I have to be honest... it was DELICIOUS! Who would've thought that those annoying weeds that grow on your lawn would make such a good pizza topping?! I was very impressed with my experience at Leo and I hope to return with my family. I give them my seal of approval! read more
5 months ago
Love this place however last time I ordered their awesome salad, the bowl was 1/3 full and missing half the ingredients. Disappointing. Know this stuff happens and was trying to directly send feedback to store but can't find a way to do so. read more
Was moving my Daughter into her new apartment and we were hungry. Wanted to try Leo as I had heard great things. We ordered for delivery a d it came quickly. We got the Margherita and the San Giuseppe. The SanGiussepe has spicy sausage, onions, green olives, and provolone. The crust (sourdough) and the char was outstanding. My only complaint is the powdered cheese on top. Everyone else loved it but for me too cheesy. I would come back here in a heartbeat. read more
1 year ago
Came here for my friend's surprise birthday and we had a blast! The staff did a great job being discreet and leading my friend to our table. Everyone enjoyed their pizza and the cacio e Pepe was amazing. The cocktails were also incredible! Great place for date night or dinner with friends if you're in the area. read more
which was tasty as well. They might have overdone it a bit with the toasting, but the flavors were still on point. Williamsburg isn't exactly known for its abundance of great bagel places, so Leo's weekend bagels are a godsend. My only complaint is that they're not open during the week. Leo, if you're reading this, please consider blessing us with your bagels 7 days a week! read more
Very nice restaurant, excellent service. Oysters were yummy, as was the happy hour wine, surprisingly served cold. Sorry no food pics. Pizzas were great and my half roasted chicken was juicy and flavorful. I must say, great French fries!! read more
Finally returned to eat in the dining room and try the full menu! Our party of 6 walked in at around 6 pm on a Saturday and were seated right away. We ordered: + Caesar salad + Margherita pizza + NY slice pie + Rigatoni + Mascarpone and black cherry soft serve The Caesar was perfect, and the margherita was by far the best of the two pies. Soft serve was also flawless. read more
I'm not a huge pizza fan (I know, blasphemy living in NYC) but my friend recommended this spot because they use sourdough in their pizza dough (which is new to me). They don't take reservations, but we didn't have an issue being seated at 6 PM on a Friday. We ordered an aperol spritz to start - very refreshing! My friend said it was one of the best aperol spritzs she had in NYC. We ordered the Caesar salad, margarita pizza, and rigatoni. Food came out as they were prepared - I would have preferred everything to come out at once. My favorite dish of the night was the rigatoni - I'm still thinking about it 3 days later.. Pasta was cooked perfectly and the sauce was divine. I would come back just for the pasta. Caesar salad was huge and more than enough for 2 people to share. They're really generous with the dressing and cheese, so there's no bare lettuce here. The pizza was also pretty good and big enough for 2 to share. The mozzarella was really good and the pizza had a nice crisp. Overall, pretty solid spot for dinner if you are in the area. I heard their bagels are pretty good too, so I'll have to be back for breakfast to try them soon! read more
3 years ago
I should have not come here. The food is terrific, despite the high prices and small portions. The service is friendly, even though the ambiance is intimate. The location is not too bad, even if it means being roughly a 10 minute walk from Metropolitan Ave-Lorimer St on the G and L trains and Marcy Ave on the J, M, and Z trains. I should not have come here. I felt all out of place. Too many stares from other patrons wondering why I was here. Children of a certain age that I feel should be home. Loud and obnoxious music fueling the evening air. I should not have come here. Instead, I should have went somewhere a bit more subtle. I should have known better than to come here and cheat somebody else of how tasty the dishes are. This really is the Williamsburg version of Ops, which I have been to as well. I feel the same way about that restaurant as to how I feel about this one. I should not have come here. read more
I'm not the bigges fan of bagels but Leo's weekend sourdough bagels from Apollo Bagels were life-changing! We got the everything bagel with tomato and cream cheese, and ended up ordering another everything bagel with smoked salmon. The bagels are so flavorful and crispy on the outside and soft in the middle. Highly recommend! read more
Came here on a Friday Night and the restaurant was busy. The interior was a little dark which adds to a sort of mood lighting. We ordered the Clam Pie and the Hanger Steak. The Clam Pie was so tasty. It had a lemony flavor to it that went well with the clams. The hanger steak had a really tasty sauce and was cooked very tender. I would definitely come back for the pizza. Highly recommend this place if you want a fancier pizza place! read more
3 years ago
A cute, neighborhood restaurant tucked into the heart of Williamsburg -- stopped by for a weeknight dinner for 3 and we were able to get seated without a reservation. Their HH goes until 7, so we were just able to catch the tail end to snag a drink! The ambiance is super laid back and it definitely got busy (but never too loud) as the night went on. The servers are very nice and patient -- I didn't feel rushed at all and they stopped by a handful of times to check on us, but overall it was such a nice place to catch up with friends since we weren't racing to place an order. The food came out relatively quickly. The food here was delicious, too! They have a fairly small menu but they do it all well, which I appreciate. The pizza is super thin and the crust is fire -- I liked The Hill since it was super light. The Cacio e Pepe was great and the noodles were just al dente and had a bit of a bite, which I personally loved. I would totally come back! read more
I pass by Leo almost every day and it's always brimming with people. They also make many lists for top pizza spots in the city so I was happy to finally give it a try. Made a reservation for two at 8:30 on a Thursday. I think on busier evenings it is safer to make a reservation (and this can be done the day before) because I always see people waiting outside the restaurant presumably waiting for seating. We were seated quickly and efficiently and our server was very attentive. We opted to split a bottle of white wine, the wine list was so extensive that we asked our server for recommendations for a relatively inexpensive but dry wine. He brought the Tutti Frutti Toranja as his recommendation which we got. It was unfortunate to me that you can't sample wines before committing to a bottle like some other natural wine bars. For food, we opted for one pizza and one pasta to split. We did the margherita pizza and the cacio e pepe pasta. I definitely preferred the pizza to the pasta. I felt the pasta was a bit too al dente for my liking and also extremely salty/cheesy. The pizza was very good, I'm always a sucker for Neapolitan style so right up my alley. I could see myself coming back with a group of friends to order some pies and wine in the future for a chill dinner. read more
3 years ago
Food (3/5) - Came highly recommended, pomodorini is cherry tomatoes and sauce but was a little under-sauced and sour for my taste. Service + Ambiance (5/5) - Staff were very friendly and fairly prompt with our order, and didn't chase us out despite us being 6 people eating 3 slices of pizza. Price (3/5) - Fair for pizza. Mid-single-digit prices for slices. read more
Leo is a nice restaurant to go to when you want to meet up with friends. The food was great and vibes were good. I got the burger which came with fries. It was pretty good but I'd probably recommend getting pizza or pasta here. We had made a reservation but I think you should be fine with a walk in as well. read more
We came here for Valentine's dinner and had such a lovely time! It seems to be a great date spot because it can be casual but a little more upscale. We started off with the chopped salad and it was such a hit for us. Loved the shaved cheese and the all the additions. We shared the NY slice pie and it had a little kick and we were pretty full with just two slices each and it was large enough pie that we had leftovers. The only thing I wasn't fond of was the dessert. We got the salty caramel and blood orange soft serve. I really thought the flavors here sounded promising but I just did not enjoy it. Beautiful looking dessert though. Didn't realize they also have a slice shop so would definitely want to go and come back. read more
DELICIOUS. I got a recommendation from a friend to come here. I brought my parents (who are super picky) and they enjoyed everything we ordered. We got the fritto misto, tagliatelle pasta dish, margherita pizza, and the San Giuseppe pizza. Fritto Misto was on the smaller side - probably should have ordered 2, but pricey for what you get. Tagliatelle - amazing, sauce is great, pasta was great. I recommend. Margherita - pricey for margherita but delicious and worth it. San Giuseppe - amazing with the chili oil on the table. The service was quick and the ambiance was great. I thoroughly enjoyed my time here. read more
2 years ago
Called in a pick up order on a Monday at 6pm and it was estimated to be done around 30 mins after on their website. We got there a little earlier than the pick up time since many places over estimate and we didn't want the pizza to sit. To our surprise, the place was completely empty and the pizza wasn't ready until the exact time it was estimated for. This was my first time here so I didn't know what to expect but it was really good in its own way. It has big garlic shavings, grated parm, i believe red pepper flakes, and delicious basil on top. I thought the garlic was a little overwhelming sometimes because I wanted to taste more of the sauce and cheese and found it difficult to get any flavor other than garlic. It was still a delicious thin and crispy pizza that I would get again if i'm craving a garlicky pizza but this wouldn't be my go to in Brooklyn. read more
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2 years ago
Exactly what I expected in the heart of Williamsburg. Leo's a lively hub for any type of gathering. They offer great foods, great drinks and a great atmosphere. The staff there is impeccable. I have nothing but praise and please keep doing what you're doing. read more
Leo is absolutely delightful! This East Williamsburg gem has spacious seating, wonderful staff, and incredible food. It was such a positive experience from the moment I walked in the door! Some highlights were the steak and the NY Slice Pie. The atmosphere and vibes were extremely pleasant, and I cannot wait for my next visit! read more
This restaurant reminds me of a classic w village Italian spot dropped into williamsburg. Delicious sourdough pizza and apps + incredibly informative and helpful staff for choosing wine. A great spot for a small group but it does get pretty loud, at some points it was hard to hear my friends even though we were sitting very close to each other. It is a little more on the expensive side, our total for two apps, two pies, a cheaper bottle of wine and their soft service (highly recommend) was about $180. Great spot overall! Can't wait to go back! read more
Made a reservation ahead of time and was seated in the high table area. charcuterie plate - I thought this was OK. lots of pieces of mortadella but only 4 pieces of salami. focaccia and ricotta - ricotta cheese with sesame and olive oil. Focacci bread was excellent and paired well with the ricotta Margherita - larges pieces of basil and good balance of tomato and cheese san giuseppe - quite salty from the sausage otherwise a nice balance The crust of the pizza was fluffy and not overly crunchy like a NY style pizza. read more
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