# Leon's

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- Cuisine: Southern Italian/Mediterranean
- Neighborhood: East Village (https://privatedinnerlist.com/private-dining/east-village)
- Space: Private Room
- Capacity: Contact for details
- Price range: $$
- Typical spend: $30 to $90 per person
- Google rating: 4.5 (210 reviews)
- Address: 817 Broadway, New York, NY 10003, USA
- Phone: (646) 410-2703
- Website: https://leonsnyc.com
- Hours: Monday 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM, Tuesday to Friday 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, Saturday 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM, and Sunday 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM
- Reservations: Takes reservations
- Good for groups: Yes
- Outdoor seating: Yes
- Wheelchair access: Accessible entrance
- Data updated: 2026-09-20

Leon's transforms group celebrations into intimate Mediterranean feasts within their secluded private dining room, where the rustic warmth of Southern Italian hospitality meets the creative energy of the East Village. The kitchen crafts family-style platters designed for sharing—think handmade pasta tossed with seasonal vegetables, wood-fired proteins, and antipasti spreads that encourage lingering conversations over natural wines. Your group will feel like honored guests at a Roman trattoria, complete with personalized service that adapts seamlessly to everything from corporate dinners to milestone birthday celebrations.

## Group dining, from guest reviews

Groups book the private room for holiday parties, anniversaries, weddings and baptism receptions, plus larger tables in the main room.

- The private room sits off the main dining room, described as spacious and insulated with interior windows that can open it up.
- Reviewers hosted a company holiday party, a 50th anniversary dinner, a wedding reception and a post-baptism party here.
- Event guests ordered a la carte across apps, mains and desserts rather than a fixed family style menu.
- One party of 6 was seated without a reservation on a busy night; planners report a smooth advance planning process.

What works: Private room feels spacious and separated from the main dining room; Attentive, warm service noted at anniversary and holiday party events; Food consistently praised, pastas and desserts especially; Staff handled event planning smoothly from booking to execution.

Watch out for: Some large groups report long waits between courses and slow drinks; Bread and basics ran short for one large group; Reports of persistent upselling and unannounced extra charges.

Distilled from 21 Google reviews that mention a group, private room or celebration, read 2026-09-20.

## Questions

**Does Leon's have a private dining room?**

Yes. Leon's offers a private dining room for groups in East Village. Contact for details.

**How much does it cost to book a private event at Leon's?**

Guests at Leon's typically spend $30 to $90 per person on a regular visit, according to Google, before drinks and tip. A private room or group booking is usually priced on a food and beverage minimum that scales from that per-head figure rather than a flat room fee. Minimums run higher on Friday and Saturday nights and through December. Contact Leon's for the current minimum and deposit terms.

**When is Leon's open?**

Leon's is open Monday 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM, Tuesday to Friday 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, Saturday 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM, and Sunday 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM, serving brunch, lunch and dinner. The restaurant takes reservations for regular tables. Private rooms can often be booked outside these hours, including daytime events, so ask when you inquire.

**What kind of restaurant is Leon's?**

Leon's is a $$ Southern Italian/Mediterranean restaurant in East Village, New York City, rated 4.5 stars across 210 Google reviews. It has outdoor seating and a wheelchair accessible entrance.

**What do guests say about group dining at Leon's?**

Groups book the private room for holiday parties, anniversaries, weddings and baptism receptions, plus larger tables in the main room. The private room sits off the main dining room, described as spacious and insulated with interior windows that can open it up. Reviewers hosted a company holiday party, a 50th anniversary dinner, a wedding reception and a post-baptism party here. Event guests ordered a la carte across apps, mains and desserts rather than a fixed family style menu. One party of 6 was seated without a reservation on a busy night; planners report a smooth advance planning process. Reviewers praise: private room feels spacious and separated from the main dining room; attentive, warm service noted at anniversary and holiday party events; food consistently praised, pastas and desserts especially; staff handled event planning smoothly from booking to execution. Watch for: some large groups report long waits between courses and slow drinks; bread and basics ran short for one large group; reports of persistent upselling and unannounced extra charges. Based on 21 Google reviews of Leon's that mention a group, a private room or a celebration.