Reviews - Leuca
Reviews summary
Multiple reviews of this restaurant paint a complex picture. While some diners complained of extremely slow service and subpar food quality, others raved about the delicious dishes and excellent service. The ambiance was praised consistently, with some noting a dark setting. The brunch menu received high marks, particularly for the polenta waffles. The pasta dishes were mentioned as standouts, especially the lamb sugo and pasta norma. Cocktails were well-balanced, and the sheeps milk ricotta with grilled bread was noted as phenomenal. Some highlights included the attentive waiter Michael and recommendations from the staff, such as server Nicole and hostess Liz. Overall, the general sentiment was positive despite some negative experiences reported.
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Amazing restaurant! Not only is the food and ambiance wonderful but I can’t say more amazing things about the staff. They are knowledgeable about the menu and really make the dining experience. They surprised us with a delicious dessert for our anniversary free of charge. Wonderful spot and will be back!! View all feedback.
What GrahamS dislikes about Leuca:
The restaurant was attractive and roomy, but it was surprisingly empty at only 7 pm. Despite the ample staff and only a few occupied tables—around 11—the service felt a bit awkward. Our entrees took longer than expected to arrive, and after they were served, our waitress seemed to forget about us, leading us to ask another server for wine and wait again for the check. While the food was decent, there are better Itali... View all feedback.
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Last update : 05.07.2023
Menu was very limited; the rebekarte was also limited; service was bad. I expected an upscale experience and authentic Italian cuisine. pity, I love the place.
Everything was really delicious. our waiter michael was wonderful and attentive. I would highly recommend! we had the lamb sugo and pasta norma-yum! do not skip the wood fired brot!
Since the pandemic did not have been here, but leuca has maintained it the standard of excellent.
The grilled octopus and the sheep milk ricotta were 10/10 and the service also! my only critique would be the lumache pasta was cooked over. I'd come back anyway.
Great for a elegant and quiet brunch. Good place to go with parents who don't like loud places.
Last update : 14.10.2024
The cabbage, OG pizza, and insanely delicious treatment of the branzino were all memorable. That smoking oven is incredible!
We ate at Leuca’s outdoor patio which was really nice and well partitioned with greenery so you felt you could have good conversation with who you were with. We had the octopus, which was the best thing we got! We also ate the calamari and lamp pasta.
Amazing restaurant! Not only is the food and ambiance wonderful but I can’t say more amazing things about the staff. They are knowledgeable about the menu and really make the dining experience. They surprised us with a delicious dessert for our anniversary free of charge. Wonderful spot and will be back!!
Food always fresh delicious… never ever a disappointment
Leuca is my family’s restaurant! We have celebrated birthdays, graduations and now Mother’s Day at this beautiful restaurant. The staff is always so nice and helpful; and the food is always so delicious. We will definitely be back soon!
Last update : 21.07.2023
Bellissimo.. welcoming and friendly staff located in the William Vale Hotel try. the Lamb with the eggplant was delicious. And desserts to die for and have an after dinner drink and go on the upper Plaza Garden for a great view of the city
The food, ambiance, cocktails wait staff are all amazing! The hostess was really accommodating when we were running late, and also helped to have a table ready at west light (rooftop bar) for when we were done with dinner.
Amazing and professional service, well-balanced food. The tuna crudo is phenomenal perfect amount of citrus, the beet salad so rustic and hearty, the pizza so light and airy, the artichoke ravioli with portobello mushrooms amazing! Beautiful dining room!
Fantastic atmosphere, great food, attentive wait staff. If you are trying to go to Westlight after your meal, remember to tell your waiter when you sit down!
The brunch here is amazing as is the service! I got the polenta waffles and they were the best waffles of any kind I have ever had! Smooth creamy with crispness...can't wait to try and make my own
Last update : 08.02.2024
Wait staff, food, ambiance and cocktails were amazing! Thanks for a great experience. Leuca has consistently been one of my favorites for
This spot is unbelievably sexy and all the food is delicious. The overall ambiance is incredible—great lighting, music, service, dishware, glassware.. the whole thing. Not to mention—ALL the food is incredibly delicious. Every time I go, we end up almost ordering the whole menu. Have always had an exceptional time here. Great for out of town guests and celebrations! Also can accommodate large parties.
Super nice restaurant! Really nice inside and a great place to celebrate events. Pasta dishes are really good with great appetizer options. Try to sit in the back room. Only complaint is it’s quite dark ?
Service and atmosphere were great. Food.....food on the other hand was no where near up to par of what an Italian restaurant in NY should taste like. Also there wasnt a bartender on duty. We came for lunch at 2pm and the drinks were awful.
Always an incredible meal at Leuca. The warm ricotta is unbelievable. The pizzas are delicious phenomenal, and the entrees were amazing!! The lamb bolognese was to die for!!! Will continue to go back for a great meal every time!!
Last update : 15.02.2024
The food was excellent and everything was delicious! I will definitely come back. The waiters were amazing and provided excellent service with great attention to detail.
We just experienced their Feast of the Seven Fishes menu last night. The food was absolutely fantastic everything prepared with care and we had ample time to enjoy each course. Their traditional menu is just as good. The service is excellent and the ambiance is perfect for a romantic date night or an elevated meal to share with friends. Go and enjoy it!
This place is one of the best in Williamsburg. The Sheep’s Milk Ricotta with Honey was the absolute best. The Classic and Goomah pizzas were also excellent. Special shout out to the staff and kitchen who were super accommodating with our food allergies! If you have nut allergies, they’re more than willing to sub/remove ingredients, so feel free to ask.
I had a wonderful first time dining experience at Leuca! The ambiance was so snazzy and iconic. The ricotta is not to be missed and the cocktails were so tasty. Most importantly, the staff was lovely and gave great recommendations. Nicole was our server and she helped us order the more signature dishes and didn’t steer us wrong. Liz was our hostess and she was also so friendly and welcoming. She definitely took care of us as well. Definitely will be going back.
Absolutely lovely evening. The ambiance is wonderful, and you can speak normally even when the place is full. The food was superb, and the portions we're properly sized so that you could have a full meal. Service was excellent too, very relaxed with no rushing. Very highly recommend!
Last update : 06.11.2025
Food and service were on point. Everything tasted amazing, from the apps, to pizza, pasta and the steak. Drinks were top notch too. Would definitely come back! Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $50–100 Parking options: Valet
Very good restaurant. Excellent service, tasty food and a ok drinks. Pasta with veal and mushrooms was delicious and tonno crudo was appetizing. After dinner at Leuca I recommend going to the roof top, to get a drink on the terrace with splendid view. Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $100+
Last update : 25.02.2024
The food at this restaurant is incredible! I ordered the Black Tonnnarelli and it was absolutely delicious. The balance of all the ingredients was perfect and the Puttanesca breadcrumbs added a nice touch. I would definitely order from here again. Rating: 11/10.
I used to order from this restaurant every day, for both lunch and dinner. The food was always delicious, but I have noticed that the menu is not consistent. Unfortunately, they have removed the watermelon and tomato salad, and you can no longer order the ricotta ravioli as a standalone pasta dish. When ordering at lunch, drinks are often forgotten and part of the order is missing. I would have higher expectations for a top-tier restaurant. If my favorite dishes do not return to the menu, I may not continue to order from here. It has the potential to be amazing, but it is currently disappointing.
