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Italian-Inspired Kitchen & Bar Without Borders - Leonessa, Yarmouth, MA

Leonessa

4.8
4.8
1085 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 30 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Neighbourhood gem
We warmly welcome you to Leonessa- an Italian-Inspired Kitchen & Bar on beautiful Route 6A in Yarmouth Port. Husband & Wife team, Chef Owner Diego Mota and Owner & General Manager Taylor Amara bring exceptional scratch made regional Italian cuisine and impeccable service to this iconic neighborhood. Combining the best of food and beverage of Italy along with the influences of its bordering neighbors coalesces into a dynamic, modern and elevated culinary experience. Chef Diego and Taylor's dream to pour their true love and passion for food, beverages, and hospitality is realized with every service. Reservations are for tables in each our four unique dining rooms while the Bar welcomes guests on a first come first serve basis. Please note that we do our level best to accommodate seating/area requests but they are not guaranteed. We also kindly ask that parties arrive together so that everyone can enjoy their time with us. Thank You.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean, Dining Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (508) 744-7831
  • Website
    http://www.leonessacapecod.com/
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

Menu

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What 1,085 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Greater Boston

    Italian

  • Cape Cod and the Islands

    Best Overall

  • Cape Cod and the Islands

    Best Food

  • Cape Cod and the Islands

    Best Value

  • Cape Cod and the Islands

    Innovative

  • Cape Cod and the Islands

    Great for fine wines

  • Cape Cod and the Islands

    Good for special occasions

  • Cape Cod and the Islands

    Italian

  • Cape Cod and the Islands

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Leonessa offers a delightful dining experience with "fabulous dining" and "exceptional service" as standout features. Guests rave about the creative menu, delicious food, and inviting atmosphere. While it can get noisy, the attentive staff ensures a memorable visit. Ideal for special occasions, it's considered "the best restaurant on the Cape."

1,085 Reviews

  1. Ron

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    36 reviews

    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I started with the cheese plate which was delicious.For mains my wife had the spicy crab and pasta which was delicious. I had the short rib risotto which was also delicious. The service provided by Michael was great ( as always as we’ve had him as our waiter in previous visits) We’ve eaten here about half a dozen times and this meal may have been the best yet. We’ll be returning soon.
    LeonessaResponded today
    It was our absolute pleasure to welcome you to Leonessa. We thank you so much for taking the time to leave a positive review and we look forward to welcoming you back soon! Michael is the best!

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  2. Kara

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best meals I’ve had on the cape and south shore! Short rib risotto was absolutely delicious. The short rib was cooked perfectly and the risotto was mushroom forward. The veal Milanese was also lovely. Impressive wine list and service was impeccable. Will be returning soon!
    LeonessaResponded today
    It was our absolute pleasure to welcome you to Leonessa. We thank you so much for taking the time to leave a positive review and we look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  3. Tammy

    Greater Boston

    21 reviews

    4.0

    21 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was Exceptional. Food was delicious. Wish you had gluten free bread service. Unfortunately table so close to us came in after us and woman was wearing very strong overpowering perfume that made Me sick to my stomach. Not much you can do with it but I feel for the server Who had to keep going to the table as Well.

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  4. Jim

    Coastal Georgia

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent dinner - bartenders were engaging and knowledgeable, without being pretentious. Food was amazing.
    LeonessaResponded 1 day ago
    It was our absolute pleasure to welcome you to Leonessa. We thank you so much for taking the time to leave a positive review and we look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  5. Brian

    Denver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My go to restaurant. Diverse menu. High quality every time
    LeonessaResponded 1 day ago
    It was our absolute pleasure to welcome you to Leonessa. We thank you so much for taking the time to leave a positive review and we look forward to welcoming you back soon! Appreciate you!

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  6. Laura

    VIP

    Phoenix

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always when we dine at Leonessa, we feel compelled to return quickly so we can try other dishes. Food, services and ambiance are absolute top notch. This restaurant is a bay side gem. Congratulations!

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  7. Sherry

    Greater Boston

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fourth dinner here now, and it’s still unbelievably delicious. The steak tartare is so full of flavor and tender, it’s our favorite item on the menu. My husband had the duck, and it was phenomenal. My halibut was so good, and I don’t know how the shrimp was prepared, but I loved them. We brought our kids, who really enjoyed their dinners of skirt steak and pasta, and dessert was excellent as well. We were celebrating my husband’s birthday, and they acknowledged it very nicely without embarrassing him by singing. Our waitress was so great as well. It was a perfect night and we can’t wait to come back again soon!
    LeonessaResponded 3 days ago
    It was our absolute pleasure to welcome you to Leonessa. We thank you so much for taking the time to leave a positive review and we look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  8. Scott

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was outstanding Michael is the best. Food delicious as always!
    LeonessaResponded 3 days ago
    It was our absolute pleasure to welcome you to Leonessa. We thank you so much for taking the time to leave a positive review and we look forward to welcoming you back soon! Michael is a wonderful team member!

    1 person found this helpful

  9. kevin

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was fantastic and hostess was most personable and efficient
    LeonessaResponded 3 days ago
    It was our absolute pleasure to welcome you to Leonessa. We thank you so much for taking the time to leave a positive review and we look forward to welcoming you back soon Our host staff rocks!

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  10. Peter

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An excellent experience in every way . From quick efficient greeting by valet to being seated for cocktails . Ba waiter was pleasant and quick and our waitress was delightful . Service quick and efficient and our meal was excellent . All in all a fine night dinning at Leonessa. Finally the hostess was charming .
    LeonessaResponded 3 days ago
    It was our absolute pleasure to welcome you to Leonessa. We thank you so much for taking the time to leave a positive review and we look forward to welcoming you back soon!

    1 person found this helpful

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Leonessa is rated 4.8 stars by 1085 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 30 times today
Google Map for Leonessa

43 Main St, Yarmouth, MA 02675

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    We are located right off of Route 6A!
  • Area
    Yarmouth
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean, Dining Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
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