A restaurant with perfect atmosphere and vibe, and a beautiful bar. It wasn't packed but seemed busy on a Friday night, definitely recommend making a reservation. Plating of food was great but the sushi quality was pretty mediocre for the price, which was a bit disappointing. Everything on the menu was on the pricier side but smaller in serving size. Plates I recommend trying are hokkaido scallop, yawarakant octopus, and yellowtail cilantro roll. All the cocktail options sounded delicious but but opted for cold sake which I enjoyed. Appreciated the consistent, friendly service from all FOH and BOH staff. Street or valet parking available. read more

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LOVE this place. first off super cute. i've never had an issue with booking. the staff is really quick. i loveee their speciality rolls. i've tried every single one and it's amazing. scallop is a hit or miss for me but this spot is always amazing. the crab on crab roll is the BEST. read more

Leona's - crab on crab roll seared salmon roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Studio City, California

Food was absolutely amazing, the atmosphere was perfect and the guest DJ Flex Alexander was awesome. We enjoyed our drinks and sushi and even were treated to their "Banana desert" by a group dining. Everyone was having a great time the entire time. read more

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Leona's was selected for me through the social app TimeLeft, which arranges dinner parties for six strangers at random L.A. restaurants. I had never heard of the place, nor do I remember seeing it whilst driving down Ventura Blvd. It's not a taggable location on Instagram. It's truly a hidden gem. The aesthetic is light and airy, modestly sophisticated. Our party of six arrived on time and were promptly waited on. Our server was excellent - attentive, friendly, knowledgeable about the menu, and very patient as my five tablemates asked a bunch of questions. Our seating area was quiet, great for a group conversation. I ordered the Cherry Blossom gin cocktail, which was fresh and zippy, but substantial enough that I sipped on it most of the evening. As others ordered more food or dessert later during our meal, I did finish the drink and ordered Leona's Old Fashioned. Both drinks were made with Japanese gin and whiskey, respectively, and while the Cherry Blossom gave a good buzz, the old fashioned was breathtakingly strong. For my entrée, I ordered the cilantro yellowtail cut roll, which also had spicy tuna and jalapeno sauce. It was good, though not enough of a meal - my focus was on being social, but if I'd been more hungry, I'd have ordered something else. They have a pretty extensive menu, including robata. Two members of our party were vegan and seemed to feel pickings were slim for them. Leona's is perfect for a cosy date or a lovely light meal on a summer night. read more

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So happy I came across Leona's for a great dining experience with our friends. This was our first visit and we are looking forward to go back. From th moment we walked in we were greeted by several staff and our waiter. We thought our waiter Nick was the owner because he was incredible and really took the time to explain the menu and went the extra mile to make sure we had a excellent experience. The different dining rooms have so much character that I want to go back and sit in a different setting. This is a real hidden gem in Studio City and I look forward to go back soon. We really just ordered off what Nick suggested but we also ordered more Nigiri as our last course. My fav: Toro, Salmon belly, Uni. See several pictures and enjoy. read more

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What a great spot! We sat in the outside area, and there was a ton of girls' nights happening. We love the vibe of the outside area, but know that some of the seats don't have backs. We loved the food. My favorite was the Blue Crab Croquettes! We will definitely be back! read more

Seated in main room with bar. We had a reservation and arrived early so were first to be seated. Department store music was fun though a tad too loud. It's obvious this room can get quite loud when it's full which would be a turnoff. The room was dark but had nice ambient lighting to see menu and eat by. Excellent service from hostess who could have made us wait to the attentive waiter who was playful but professional with excellent suggestions. Sushi was very fresh and beautifully prepared. We ordered Crispy Rice (Spicy Tuna Roll) and the Leona's Special Roll ($19.) (See photo) Tasty and fulfilling. The Wasabi was lacking in bite and needed much more horseradish but that's just my taste. We also ordered the Croquettes for $14. They were a bit on the small side so doubt would order again though they were good. Glad we went early on our Saturday eve to avoid the crowds which I'm sure there is. Parking everywhere but can be more difficult on a busy evening. Pleasant experience. If I was in the area I might pop back in if I remembered it. read more

Leona's - Crispy Rice (Spicy Tuna Roll) and the Leona's Special Roll ($19.) Tasty and fulfilling. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Studio City, California

Stopped by Leona's on a Saturday afternoon and had a great experience. The sushi chef was very kind and attentive, which made the visit even better. The sushi was fresh and beautifully presented. Definitely worth trying! read more

Leona's - Sushi Bars Near Me - Studio City, California

Just came for the first time and enjoyed this spot a lot! I had walked by a ton of times before and didn't even realize. They have an amazing cute outdoor seating area. Sushi on the upscale side but not terribly priced. I enjoy the roll I got a lot and liked the lychee martini! Wish they had a happy hour but good sushi spot in studio city! read more

Leona's - Leona Roll & Lychee Martini - Sushi Bars Near Me - Studio City, California

I came here as part of OTH and let me just say. WOW. I LOVE SUSHI, but this place is truly one of the best. The vibes are great, sushi is fantastic, and again, the right vibe. Especially for the valley The price is right and truly cheap for good sushi. I highly recommend checking it out. The wagyu sushi is read more

I went to Leona's with two friends, and I'll start by saying the vibe of the restaurant was amazing and the food itself was really good. However, the experience quickly became confusing and frustrating when it came to the bill. Before ordering, we actually calculated what our food should roughly cost. After dining, one of my friends paid without checking the bill until later and when they told me the total, my jaw dropped. It felt way too expensive compared to what we ordered. Unfortunately, my friend forgot to grab the receipt, so the next day I called to request one. When the manager called me back, the very first thing he asked was why I tipped "so low." I was shocked tipping is a personal choice, and no manager should be questioning or pressuring a customer about how much they choose to tip. He even brought it up multiple times, saying that everyone tips 20%+ and implying that mine wasn't enough. Honestly, that was very unprofessional. Once I got the receipt, I noticed multiple overcharges. For example, the menu listed nigiri at $4 per order (2 pieces). We ordered 3 albacore nigiri and 3 yellowtail nigiri, which should've come out to $12 each, $24 total. Instead, the receipt showed $60 charging $10 per order instead of $4. This wasn't just with the nigiri; nearly every item had an unexplained $1-$8 markup compared to the menu and online prices. I completely understand if prices have increased, but then update your website and printed menus so customers aren't blindsided. The lack of clarity plus the manager's attitude about tipping left a very sour taste after what should've been a nice dining experience. read more

I think this is my new favorite spot! I love how lowkey this restaurant is - seeing it from the street you wouldn't expect it to be a sushi spot. My husband and I have driven past this spot since it first opened and we finally decided to try! This restaurant has a bit of Asian, Mediterranean, and Spanish influences - which is reflected in the dishes. For it being a 'holiday' they were definitely busy and the service was a bit inconsistent, however, I truly think it's because it was just busy. Staff were all sooo nice, especially our waiter! Based off this, I know service on any regular night would be on point. What we ordered: Drinks: Smokey yuzu - perfect for the mezcal + citrus lover. Appetizers: tofu miso soup, spicy seafood miso soup, corn tempura - so good and crispy! Both miso soups had excellent flavor and were unique in their own way. Perfect for a cold night! Robata: lamb, meatballs - the lamb was a bit over cooked for my liking but the lemon brought it to another level! The meatballs were tender and the teriyaki sauce was delicious! Mains: seafood paella - nice depth of flavor from the garlic and seafood. This is totally shareable and the portion is pretty big. Sushi: scallop roll, baked crab roll, yellow tail signature, sashimi, salmon belly - all the sushi tasted incredibly fresh and was well balanced. My only critique is the scallop roll had an intense salty/bitter/sour flavor. I don't think I'd get it again. This is a great spot for date night or to hang out with friends! Will definitely be back! read more

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The rest of my party was running late, and the hostess was super accommodating of our reservation. I was able to wait at the bar until my group came and enjoyed the ambiance with a glass of wine. The food was so delicious. The spicy garlic edamame was amazing. The fish tasted so fresh and the rolls were perfect. I can't wait to come back!! read more

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Was so drawn into the vibe of the restaurant as soon as I walked in. They have what looked like three room. One was to the right which was more like a bar/lounge with great music, dimly lit and very date night ambiance. The middle room was was more chill and garden like. Then to the left was the sushi bar restaurant area. Three different experiences in one place. Now for the food and cocktails. You really can't go wrong with anything you order. The croquettes are a great start, yellowtail cilantro and tiradito de tai were both bomb. If you want entree type food get the miso cod and the udon carbonara. Mary our server had great recommendations and was so attentive. Loved the service, food and ambiance. Definitely adding to the dinner rotation. read more

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Leona's in Studio City is a hidden gem! Their sushi is absolutely exquisite, and the spicy garlic edamame is a must-try. It's definitely one of my favorite's. The owner is always friendly and welcoming, making the experience even better. The ambiance is cozy and inviting, and the central location makes it super convenient. Highly recommend it for a delicious, relaxed meal! It is pretty pricey compare to other sushi places around the area but you can't compare the service, ambiance, and also the unique flare to their sushi rolls. Highly recommend the albacore ceviche roll and the yellowtail citrus read more

Beautiful restaurant in Studio City! Definitely a must place to go for photo ops BUT you can get the same sushi food at other restaurants cheaper; you're paying for the ambiance. Valet is $10, in case you don't find street parking. The food was good. We had an assortment. We had: oxtail bao, mushroom miso, tofu seaweed miso, seared salmon rolls, and the lobster rolls; for dessert we had the flan and the congari banana; for drinks, we each had the shiso daiquiri and the eastern saketini. read more

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First time here with group of 8. Sushi was actually decent. The quality of fish was good and enjoyed most of the sushi. There were a few rolls that we ordered that were a little overpowered by the sauce. The service team here was on point and very accommodating. I don't remember asking them for a refill or to take away finished plates, they were on it! Overall a great spot for a date, there's a few difference sections here, they play good music and keep the lights dim! read more

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Can I just thank Michelin Guide LA for leading me here because I came with expectations and left with those expectations exceeded by our dining experience and this was only for lunch ! (Insert mind blown emoji here) Ambience: I did not expect to walk in to this beautifully decorated, modern restaurant with such an upscale vibe for a Saturday lunch with my husband. Our casual lunch to chit chat turned in to a "Day-Date" because we were so impressed with our food, the service, ambience and their most welcoming owner Frank. We sat down at a booth by the patio and were greeted by Nelly who really helped us with ordering. We decided on the Yellowtail Cilantro Roll, Spicy Albacore Roll, Shimeji Risotto & Nippon Chaufa Paella. Did I mention this is a Japanese,Peruvian fusion? You're welcome. The spicy Albacore Roll with crunchy garlic was so good but the Yellowtail Cilantro Roll with Leona's Jalapeño Sauce was probably, the best Yellowtail roll I've ever had. I'd love to go in to more detail for you about the texture, flavor and freshness but to spare your time and mine, let me just say that if you seek quality sushi or are more selective on where you eat sushi then you will be very happy dining here. I didn't have much of my husband's Paella because I was too busy enjoying my Shimeji Risotto. But there's a uniqueness to the taste of the Nippon Chaufa Paella because of the black rice and saffron amarillo aioli that made the dish delightfully tasteful. On to the Shimeji Risotto which I couldn't stop eating! The butter, fontina cheese and reggiano parmigiano packed this Risotto with flavor and I never knew Shimeji mushrooms could ever taste so good. I shared a good portion with my husband so that I can have room for dessert. I will definitely order their Shimeji Risotto again and again. Our server, Nelly suggested their Congari Banana that is defined as, "puff pastry with caramelized banana, vanilla ice cream & caramel sauce" but in my food vocabulary their Conagri Banana is just flat out ridiculously good!!! It was thee best way to end our meal. We were fortunate to have Frank give us a quick tour of the restaurant. With 3 beautifully designed dining areas, this restaurant can go from quaint and relaxing, to private party ready to a lounge and social club. Leona's gave me a "Place to be" vibe. Add great food and exceptional service and X marks this spot. Congrats! If you're eating at Leona's, you're where you wanted to be. read more

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First, the space and atmosphere are roomy, yet cozy and comfy. Any of the three spaces are great. Second, Chris is a fantastic server and his suggestions were so right on. What a pleasure. And now for the food... Wow! The NZ Lamb Chops in garlic, yuzu and anticucho sauce were divine. Tender, delicious and succulent. The Toro and Kampachi specials were phenomenal. So was the Blue Crab Handroll. Don't miss the Seared Salmon Roll with spicy tuna, seared salmon, red onions, capers and Leona's ponzu. Same with the Yellowtail Cilantro Roll with spicy tuna, yellowtail, cilantro, red onion and Leona's jalapeno sauce! To end with the Banana Congari was the icing on the cake... Okay, so it was the ice cream on the pastry!!! Flaky puff pastry with caramelized banana, vanilla ice cream & caramel sauce. THIS is a true neighborhood gem!!! read more

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The yellowtail cilantro roll was amazing! Tasted so fresh and lemony. The salmon belly and all of the fish taste fresh- no sauce needed. The only thing I didn't love was the blue crab croquettes but I think I just wasn't in the mood for something fried. Service is excellent, ambiance is great with the lighting and decor. The food is delicious. It's a little loud for a romantic date but that's just my opinion. read more

Street parking is very sparse. Very hard to find and a very busy street. $10 valet. There is a hostess outside who will walk you in. Very cute space. I came in for a friends birthday dinner. My drink was very underwhelming. I can tell the bartender doesn't steer away from the cocktail menu. My sidecar was very disappointing after waiting awhile. Sushi was fresh and not badly priced. read more

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I've been to Leona's twice and it doesn't disappoint. The sushi is delicious, on par with many LA sushi joints and the service is great. It's easy to get a reservation and valet parking is convenient. Dress is LA casual/trendy and the restaurant itself is definitely going for trendy. Lots of good instagram opps. read more

This place is beautiful and has a great vibe. The food was amazing and service was excellent. Can't wait to go back and try different dishes. read more

5 star all around! Fantastic spot in studio city with the best service and even better food. The inside is stunning, covering what could be both a chic lunch spot in their beautiful, open-air dining room as well as a romantic, cozy dinner for two by their sushi bar. Drinks were very flavorful and we had an assortment of bites that didn't disappoint. The sushi was so melt-in-your-mouth delicious and our waitress was so kind and attentive with great suggestions. We can't wait to come back. read more

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Good ambiance and the owner is very personable and is usually making the rounds at the restaurant. The food can be hit and miss and is neither here nor there. It's not really sushi but it's not really traditional Japanese. It's a mish mash of things. read more

Always a pleasure dining at Leona's! Food was as good as I remember. Chris was wonderful and took very good care of us. Jose was also very kind when we spoke to him. We'll definitely be back, but hopefully the Udon Carbonara will make a comeback as well! read more

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Ashamed to say I didn't take any pictures of my dinner here and you, good reader, suffer for my failure. I met my brother at this spot while I was out in LA on business and he picked it. Well done, sir. It was an early dinner (for LA at least) so there wasn't much of an issue with getting a seat, though it was quite crowded when we left at 830. There's indoor seating, which was well lit and spacious and seating in the bar with open windows to the street. Service was friendly and provided some solid recommendations. My brother had some specific orders (light rice or no onions) and our server remembered him, which was nice. On to the food. We ordered a variety of food and I've waited too long to recall everything but it was all amazing. We started with edamame and crunchy rice and moved on to a variety of sushi. Hand rolls, sashimi and the sushi tacos. It was all amazing. I'd highly recommend this place if you're up for sushi, though I didn't really have a chance to explore the rest of the menu because we were sushi focused. read more

Ah, I have mixed feelings about Leona's. Dined here on a Friday night with my family and made reservations for 8:30pm which upon arrival I realized was not necessary because the restaurant was not super busy. The ambiance was great. They have a beautiful bar and just a gorgeous vibe all around. Their menu isn't too heavy on roll options but had a decent selection of rolls, sashimis, and other Japanese-style dishes. For cocktails - we tried the lychee martini and the cherry blossom. Both were delicious and the perfect amount of sweetness. For our mains - we all shared the albacore sashimi, yellowtail cilantro roll, lobster roll, crab croquettes, spicy tuna handroll, scallop sushi, spicy tuna crispy rice, and udon cacio e pepe. Everything was delicious, especially the croquettes and udon. The only roll we all didn't care for very much was the lobster roll. The miso sauce that it was dressed in just didn't pair well with the roll itself. Everything about the restaurant was good - food, service, ambiance. So why am I giving them 4 stars? Well, I felt that the portion sizes compared to the pricing just did not add up. Portions were relatively small for a hefty price tag. I have been to plenty of other sushi spots that deliver the same quality for 1/3 of the price. So overall, we enjoyed our time at Leona's. I would say try it at least once, but personally I don't think I would be back. read more

So I've been really excited about this new sushi place and I finally had the opportunity to check it out for my girlfriends birthday on a Sunday. It happened to be the first Sunday they started to have a live DJ to bring some south of France vibes. What a great suprise it was since we were there to celebrate a birthday. The design and ambiance was set for south of France vibes. The service was great and the sushi was surprising very good. We tried lots of different dishes as we were so hungry and they did not disappoint. We started with two different sashimi plates, rolls, oysters and cooked cod. I'm normally not a fan of the cod as it can be made with too much glaze that makes it too sweet for me but this cod was made perfect for my taste. We had the napoleon ice cream for desert and cake and it's one of my favorite deserts. Overall, it was a great suprise to visit on a fun Sunday afternoon. Great food and ambiance. We will definilty be going back. Must try! read more

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Got in easy on a Friday night! I'd make a reservation to be safe but we had great service at a table for two. They gave us a heads up that there was a reservation in an hour and a half, but we were in and out within an hour. Friendly staff, not sure why there are so many negative reviews, that didn't reflect our experience at all! It's a little pricey, but a great upscale spot for a date! We stuck to sushi and got an assortment of rolls, the shishito peppers, etc. I would definitely come back and will add this to my list of Valley sushi spots! read more

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Great food and ambiance. Servings are on the smaller side. Robata - we got the asparagus, eggplant and mushrooms. The asparagus i will order again. Eggplant and mushrooms were okay. Appetizer - Crab croquettes 10/10 but only 3 small pieces Mains- Miso cod 10/10, Teppan Kaisen crab baked roll 10/10 read more

Leona's - Asparagus from Robata menu, miso cod, teppan crab baked roll, $12 still water - Sushi Bars Near Me - Studio City, California

We had the best experience at Leona's tonight for my daughter's birthday-- It was her dining choice as a repeat dinner and our first. We were welcomed -- right at the curb -- with a wonderful valet team that made our parking effortless... which is unique on Ventura Blvd. Then our hostess, at the front door, checked us in and invited us to enter (even though we were 20 min early) and off we went to our table. The cocktail and beer list was deep and classic and I started with a great Belgian triple. Our daughter and son in law arrived and off we went with ordering small bites, salads, lots of rolls, baked miso cod, so much nigiri, tempura and much more. It was a feast fitting for the birthday celebration that it was. When things couldn't possibly get any better, Frank Leon arrived table-side checking on how everything was tasting snd if we enjoyed our dining experience... we chatted about the menu and his passion for serving us-- just then our love for Leona's instantly deepened as this wonderful owner made us all feel like celebrities. This was a Michelin level dining experience that we can't wait to experience again and again. Thank you Frank and the entire Leona's team! The food was excellent yet it's the quality of the people and our connection with them that made everything perfect. read more

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Def loved the ambiance, the service and the food was also good!! Great date night bc they're a little on the pricier side, but you do pay for ambiance!! read more

Celebrated bestie's bday here with great ambiance, good food, and excellent service! We asked to sit in the outdoor patio which was brighter and prettier IMO. Also, FOH was helpful with parking recommendations. (We forgot our valet key.) Cocktails: Salty Shiba (5/5), Toki Remedy (4.5/5), Eastern Saketini (5/5) *enjoyed all Asparagus (pork belly wrapped) 4.5/5 *yummy Assorted Tempura 5/5 *excellent variety & quantity Sunomono Salad 3/5 *nothing special Albacore Ceviche Roll 4/5 *good Yellowtail Cilantro Roll x2 5/5 *loved so ordered one more Prime Rib Eye Steak 4/5 *good but would prefer not presliced Congari Banana 5/5 *banana-licious, flaky read more

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Loved the space and playlist - seems like a good place for larger parties. My fave dish was the blue crab croquettes. The prices are a bit steep for the portions but the service was great and flavors of the food are good. Parking is valet or street only. read more

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Inside is nice. Too bad the food was average. Tried number of their rolls. It was ok. Paella was very salty. Filet and rib eye was average. they ran out of uni. so disappointing. read more

Some of the yummiest sushi I've had in the area! The sashimi was so fresh and buttery soft. Flavorful combinations too. The lobster was spectacular and so was the branzino, tried a good variation of items in a group, not cheap, but definitely would recommend for good atmosphere, attentive staff, and good quality food. read more

Started on a good note with the valet on a rainy night ,$10. The valet guy was awesome braving the start of a long wet evening. Big picture everything was a-ok, and I will chalk up the misses, from my point of view, as Leona's still being relatively new. Cocktails: they were solid but nothing super special for the price point at $18 each. The Leona's Old Fashioned needed some sort of fun garnish, I've seen bacon, big ice cube, lots of options but needs a twist. Kind of looked like a watered down coke. I enjoyed the Oxtail Bao. Nice appetizer to share, two per serving. Sushi: the sushi was good and pretty reasonably priced in comparison to other spots. There was a miss on the execution, as the runner could not id some of the fish and it felt clunky. Felt like if you ordered sushi in "dining room" instead of the "sushi room" you may not get the same attention/service. Just guessing from our experience in the dining room section. Again the sushi was good but have had the same or slightly better quality elsewhere, so need to differentiate somehow. Ocean Treasure at $19. Just don't do it, think it was the crab that didn't taste super fresh. Expensive and not good for what you get. The rooms...sushi, garden, and dining is a cool concept. Really well done but unfortunately I can't eat and drink them! Wish I saw more differentiation elsewhere, as being sushi focused you have a lot of competition in the valley. I was going to try the pork and possibly a steak but just wasn't feeling it so we didn't keep going. Maybe those are some good dishes so keep an open mind. read more

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I love Leona's! We came by here on a Saturday night with a pretty large party and were seated immediately (we had reservations). The food was incredible, the service was great, and the ambience was exactly what you would want. I love that they have a variety of cool foods to try like their miso pasta- would definitely recommend it! They also stay open later than most other sushi places in the valley which is a win! Would definitely recommend coming here for a date night or when catching up with friends! read more

Was very nice , have been few times, last time was also - great service, great food and nice atmosphere. Check ... paella , and sushi / sashimi... Will go again read more