Fantastic experience. Nelly and Lorenzo were super accommodating as our hosts. Would highly recommend!
Maggie B.
I came here for the Dining in the Dark special event through Fever. The restaurant is lovely with warm lighting and beautifully painted walls. It is quite spacious, and has several different sections for dining, including a small enclosed room where Dining in the Dark took place. The concierge at the front door who helped us find the location of the event was super kind and graciously helped my mom down the steps when he noticed her moving slowly. For Dining in the Dark, you can choose to have a Meat, Seafood, or Vegan three course meal. I went with the Vegan option. Other than that selection, you are told nothing about what you will eat. A colored artificial candle is placed at each person's table setting so that the waiters know what to serve to each person. An adjustable blindfold is provided that you can take with you after the event. An MC introduces the experience and encourages guests to keep the blindfold on for the entire meal, focus on your senses, and savor the food. She also came around to take pictures of guests with their blindfolds if they wanted to. All of the food was decently flavorful, but I wasn't wowed. The Vegan menu included some form of dumplings to start, veggie orecchiette pasta with broccoli rabe and beans for the main, and a pear dessert with sorbet to finish. The blindfold did a good job of fully blocking your vision, even if you opened your eyes underneath. Everything was fairly easy to eat. The appetizer could be picked up by hand. You could order drinks for an additional charge. I had the Mama Ricca cocktail. It was tasty and perfectly sweet. They also have signature mocktails for those who don't want alcohol. At the end of the meal, they reveal what you ate. Though they read off the main ingredients, I would have loved if they showed what each of the dishes actually looked like. It was fun for the novelty. It would be a good option for date night or a group activity.
Alberto Yp
excellent
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Joann L.
My coworkers and I came here for a work event. The place itself is beautiful and much more fancy than I expected. Extremely spacious, nicely decorated, they have a lot of seating - great for big groups and small groups (they have bar up in the front). We got a pre-fixed menu and the staff was extremely attentive and nice. The drinks were pretty good - I got the Mamma Ricco which is a great drink if you are in the mood for something sweet. The Giardino D'Leuca was meh in my opinion, had a very interesting after taste. For food - we tried out: -Sheep's Milk Ricotta: absolutely delicious, highly recommend this. So creamy and sweet and went so well with the bread. -Spring Vegetable Insalata: Not bad but pretty standard salad in my opinion -Crispy potatos: Also delicious, highly recommend; very flavorful -Chicken Rosalina: Surprisingly good, I did not have high expectation for this dish but the chicken was very tender and flavorful -Grilled Branzino: Was just okay in my opinion, but I am not a huge fan of fish -Sicilian Pistachio Cake & Olive Oil Gelato: Would pass on this; the olive oil gelato def grew on me but the cake was more on the drier side. Overall - nice place to check out for dinner!
Jay Jay
Beautiful scenery but horrible food! Pizza tasted raw, some of the dishes came out luke warm. Kids did not eat a thing except for bread and butter. Overpriced for No reason. Will Not recommend to anyone and will Not be coming back. Waste of 900.00?$$$
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 2
Marc Gonzalez
Love the environment! Had went in behalf of dining in the dark event but the restaurant looked so nice !! Vibes were cozy and warm , very clean , food was great !! Unique , and staff had great service !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alba Z.
The staff at Leuca were extremely attentive and very accommodating. From welcoming us with champagne to allowing us to change tables. We celebrated our 21st Wedding Anniversary and they made it a perfect night. We will definitely be back. Thank you for the best service and most amazing food.
Enbar C.
Thank you for seating us 30 min before closing! Cocktails were phenomenal. I had the eggplant pasta and she had the the clams pasta, divine.
Blanca Reyes
Very, very delicious food and the people who serve are very friendly and attentive, we recommend the
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sean Snyder
Went there on a pleasant Sunday with a few friends. Wasn't expecting much beyond just good food and atmosphere. However, what I should have also expected was the AMAZING SERVICE. Antonio was our server for the evening, and treated us with the utmost professionalism and care. We are a picky group when it comes to dietary restrictions & life choices but Antonio knew the menu back to front and was able to guide us to the BEST choices. He also paced the evening beautifully and was right by our side when we were ready for the next course, almost like he was reading our minds. Will certainly return! I'd give him more stars if I could!! Thanks Antonio for the beautiful evening!
Leuca is a beautiful place in Brooklyn where you can indulge in a crafted meal. The combination of options between fresh pasta and other proteins leave you with many option, as you're definitely going to be pleased by the fresh taste and the variety of options. My friend and I dined outdoors and I would say it was a lovely time.
Roderick Peña
Great food and great service. Highly
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
dpilotNYC
We dined on Valentine’s Day for $125 a plate and immediately felt sick when I got home. Next day was fine but the following (today) I’m even sicker. My wife didn’t eat the oysters and is not sick, so likely that’s the source. They were not good and not even served on ice. I should’ve known better. For a nearly $400 meal for two, total waste of money. Nothing was seasoned, I will not be returning.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
Brenda F.
EXPERIENCE AND FOOD highly recommend! We attended the fever dining in the dark experience for a cute valentine's day date. Being big foodies thought trying this out would be different and fun-- and YES ! It was great. Leuca is an Italian restaurant which hosts dining in the dark experience, but also has its own dinner menu for those just wanting to dine without the blindfold. Located inside the William vale hotel serves delicious and flavorful Italian dishes. Due to the experience we weren't told was to be served as our sensory smell and touch had to do the work. Host was super sweet and guided you through the 3 course. These dishes are sold in the restaurant's menu as well, therefore I would highly recommend this restaurant for the experience or just dining. You are allowed to choose meat fish or vegetarian prior to purchasing dining in the dark tickets. Fever.com
Karen K.
Such an awesome experience. I came here to attend Dining in the Dark. A blindfolded 2 hour unique dining experience with a 3 course meal. A gateway taste with aroma intensity, that transforms each bite into an extraordinary adventure! I knocked down one star because I was not able to finish my main dish or care for the dessert as I don't like cheesecake. But kudos to the chef because the food was really good. The menu is a secret but keep in mind you get to choose either, meat, seafood or vegan. Perfect for date night or groups and so much fun.
Fantastic experience. Nelly and Lorenzo were super accommodating as our hosts. Would highly recommend!
I came here for the Dining in the Dark special event through Fever. The restaurant is lovely with warm lighting and beautifully painted walls. It is quite spacious, and has several different sections for dining, including a small enclosed room where Dining in the Dark took place. The concierge at the front door who helped us find the location of the event was super kind and graciously helped my mom down the steps when he noticed her moving slowly. For Dining in the Dark, you can choose to have a Meat, Seafood, or Vegan three course meal. I went with the Vegan option. Other than that selection, you are told nothing about what you will eat. A colored artificial candle is placed at each person's table setting so that the waiters know what to serve to each person. An adjustable blindfold is provided that you can take with you after the event. An MC introduces the experience and encourages guests to keep the blindfold on for the entire meal, focus on your senses, and savor the food. She also came around to take pictures of guests with their blindfolds if they wanted to. All of the food was decently flavorful, but I wasn't wowed. The Vegan menu included some form of dumplings to start, veggie orecchiette pasta with broccoli rabe and beans for the main, and a pear dessert with sorbet to finish. The blindfold did a good job of fully blocking your vision, even if you opened your eyes underneath. Everything was fairly easy to eat. The appetizer could be picked up by hand. You could order drinks for an additional charge. I had the Mama Ricca cocktail. It was tasty and perfectly sweet. They also have signature mocktails for those who don't want alcohol. At the end of the meal, they reveal what you ate. Though they read off the main ingredients, I would have loved if they showed what each of the dishes actually looked like. It was fun for the novelty. It would be a good option for date night or a group activity.
excellent
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My coworkers and I came here for a work event. The place itself is beautiful and much more fancy than I expected. Extremely spacious, nicely decorated, they have a lot of seating - great for big groups and small groups (they have bar up in the front). We got a pre-fixed menu and the staff was extremely attentive and nice. The drinks were pretty good - I got the Mamma Ricco which is a great drink if you are in the mood for something sweet. The Giardino D'Leuca was meh in my opinion, had a very interesting after taste. For food - we tried out: -Sheep's Milk Ricotta: absolutely delicious, highly recommend this. So creamy and sweet and went so well with the bread. -Spring Vegetable Insalata: Not bad but pretty standard salad in my opinion -Crispy potatos: Also delicious, highly recommend; very flavorful -Chicken Rosalina: Surprisingly good, I did not have high expectation for this dish but the chicken was very tender and flavorful -Grilled Branzino: Was just okay in my opinion, but I am not a huge fan of fish -Sicilian Pistachio Cake & Olive Oil Gelato: Would pass on this; the olive oil gelato def grew on me but the cake was more on the drier side. Overall - nice place to check out for dinner!
Beautiful scenery but horrible food! Pizza tasted raw, some of the dishes came out luke warm. Kids did not eat a thing except for bread and butter. Overpriced for No reason. Will Not recommend to anyone and will Not be coming back. Waste of 900.00?$$$
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 2
Love the environment! Had went in behalf of dining in the dark event but the restaurant looked so nice !! Vibes were cozy and warm , very clean , food was great !! Unique , and staff had great service !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The staff at Leuca were extremely attentive and very accommodating. From welcoming us with champagne to allowing us to change tables. We celebrated our 21st Wedding Anniversary and they made it a perfect night. We will definitely be back. Thank you for the best service and most amazing food.
Thank you for seating us 30 min before closing! Cocktails were phenomenal. I had the eggplant pasta and she had the the clams pasta, divine.
Very, very delicious food and the people who serve are very friendly and attentive, we recommend the
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Went there on a pleasant Sunday with a few friends. Wasn't expecting much beyond just good food and atmosphere. However, what I should have also expected was the AMAZING SERVICE. Antonio was our server for the evening, and treated us with the utmost professionalism and care. We are a picky group when it comes to dietary restrictions & life choices but Antonio knew the menu back to front and was able to guide us to the BEST choices. He also paced the evening beautifully and was right by our side when we were ready for the next course, almost like he was reading our minds. Will certainly return! I'd give him more stars if I could!! Thanks Antonio for the beautiful evening!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Leuca is a beautiful place in Brooklyn where you can indulge in a crafted meal. The combination of options between fresh pasta and other proteins leave you with many option, as you're definitely going to be pleased by the fresh taste and the variety of options. My friend and I dined outdoors and I would say it was a lovely time.
Great food and great service. Highly
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We dined on Valentine’s Day for $125 a plate and immediately felt sick when I got home. Next day was fine but the following (today) I’m even sicker. My wife didn’t eat the oysters and is not sick, so likely that’s the source. They were not good and not even served on ice. I should’ve known better. For a nearly $400 meal for two, total waste of money. Nothing was seasoned, I will not be returning.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
EXPERIENCE AND FOOD highly recommend! We attended the fever dining in the dark experience for a cute valentine's day date. Being big foodies thought trying this out would be different and fun-- and YES ! It was great. Leuca is an Italian restaurant which hosts dining in the dark experience, but also has its own dinner menu for those just wanting to dine without the blindfold. Located inside the William vale hotel serves delicious and flavorful Italian dishes. Due to the experience we weren't told was to be served as our sensory smell and touch had to do the work. Host was super sweet and guided you through the 3 course. These dishes are sold in the restaurant's menu as well, therefore I would highly recommend this restaurant for the experience or just dining. You are allowed to choose meat fish or vegetarian prior to purchasing dining in the dark tickets. Fever.com
Such an awesome experience. I came here to attend Dining in the Dark. A blindfolded 2 hour unique dining experience with a 3 course meal. A gateway taste with aroma intensity, that transforms each bite into an extraordinary adventure! I knocked down one star because I was not able to finish my main dish or care for the dessert as I don't like cheesecake. But kudos to the chef because the food was really good. The menu is a secret but keep in mind you get to choose either, meat, seafood or vegan. Perfect for date night or groups and so much fun.