Leo’s Famous opened shortly after the launch of Leonetta as this space is downstairs. They wanted to open this cocktail bar as they felt the area could use a place like this that is elevated and cool that they can enjoy a drink, have fun music, and great vibes! The ambiance of Leo’s is sophisticated, upscale, dark, and a well detailed sleek cocktail lounge. It has high ceilings that don’t make you feel like you’re in a basement. They have a fireplace in the space as well that brings that cozy element to the space in the colder months.

The menu at Leo’s is the same as Leonetta which is upstairs. They didn’t want to serve something that was completely different from what the menu upstais is. Their focus is to ensure that people become familiar with the food that is available upstairs with the vibe of what they created downstairs so that when they return, they will enjoy a meal upstairs.

We suggest that you enjoy their spreads and hummus that is served at the restaurant. You can’t go wrong with their Black Garlic Hummus, Beetroot Tzatziki, or even the Eggplant Baba Ghanoush.

We love a great cocktail that sets the tone and their drinks that have pineapple are highly recommended! We suggest the Pinga Colada which is one of the top drinks to enjoy. Porn Star in the afternoon is just as great and the Sun Also Rises is another that we have in mind.

Clearly, the vibes of this spot is on our list. Keep in min that Leo’s Famous is only open from Thurs - Sat night and many of us love the idea of being able to stop into our favorite areas at the end of the week!

As we continue to enjoy the end of the Summer and look ahead to the Fall, we should keep an eye out for fun events taking place for their programming which we can see on Leo’s Instagram!

LEO’S FAMOUS

181 Lexington Ave

NY, NY 10016

leonettanyc.com/leos-famous

IG @leosfamousnyc

PHOTO CREDITS | Leos’s Famous