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Studio City - Leona's restaurant
4.2

Leona's

  • Studio City
  • $$
  • Sushi
  • Quick
  • Food
    okay
  • Vibe
    good
  • Perks
    bad

Food: Curbed enthusiasm

The Yellowtail Cilantro Roll, Banana Congari, and Miso Cod stand out as the best dishes at Leona's. Though praised for their freshness and unforgettable taste, the food items lack creativity owing to the restaurant's culinary identity crisis. Smaller portion sizes and a perceived lack of value for the price overshadow the delightful aspects.

  • Great Quality

    Fish quality consistently lauded as fresh, enhancing the sushi experience.

  • Almost Creative

    High-quality ingredients, but concerns about menu's culinary identity.

  • Bad Variety

    Three dining areas lead to an identity crisis; impacts menu cohesion.

Top 3 dishes at Leona's

  1. 1

    Yellowtail Cilantro Roll 🏆

    Best yellowtail roll ever with delightful leona's jalapeño sauce.

    Yellowtail Cilantro Roll dish
  2. 2

    Miso Cod

    Perfectly cooked with larger portions than other restaurants.

    Miso Cod dish
  3. 3

    Shimeji Risotto

    Shimeji risotto packed with flavor, irresistibly good.

    Shimeji Risotto dish

Vibe: Stylish but disruptive

The ambiance at Leona's is impeccably stylish, creating an intimate, cozy, and chic dining environment. It’s the go-to-place for a romantic date. However, the entertainment and drinks don't quite hit the mark — loud music disrupts the overall experience, while overpriced and underwhelming drinks leave a sour taste.

  • Great Ambiance

    Elegant, unique ambiance enhances dining, with stunning, cozy, and chic decor.

  • Okay Drinks

    Solid cocktails, but not special for the price; strong but expensive.

  • Bad To Entertain

    Music too loud and night club vibe, disrupting the dining experience.

Perks: Bumpy ride

Leona's falls short in certain areas. Difficulties finding parking and inaudible noise levels pose as challenges. Odd outdoor seating design and slow, inattentive service are additional pebbles in the shoe. On the positive side, reservations are easy to make, and there's ample space for group dining.

  • Great For Groups

    Versatile dining areas great for groups, private parties and overall ambiance.

  • Hard To Park

    Street parking is very sparse, making it difficult to find.