Leona's

4.7

353 Reviews

$31 to $50

Japanese

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

The first modern social club in Studio City devoted to community, divine cuisine, and celebration. Featuring high end Japanese cuisine.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Japanese
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–11:30 pm
Phone number
(818) 985-9222
Website
http://WWW.LEONASLA.COM/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Catering
Catering available from 15 to 300 people - please contact Frank Leon 310 508-4628 for information.<br />from traditional sushi bar to fusion style cuisine - Japanese/European/Peruvian<br />
Private party facilities
Private Rooms up to 150 Seated - 250 cocktails and tapas

Location
11814 Ventura Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 91604
Neighborhood
Studio City
Cross street
2 1/2 Blocks east of Laurel Canyon on the south side of the Blvd.
Parking details
Valet
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Edamame$0.00
- Sea salt$6.00
- Spicy Garlic$9.00
- Truffle Butter$10.00
Shishito Peppers$11.70
- Sea Salt$0.00
- Soy Sauce & Bonito$0.00
- Garlic Sweet Miso$0.00
Corn Tempura$14.04
Flavored with sea salt and tempura sauce.
Croquettes$16.38
Blue crab croquettes, , Mizuna in a tartar sauce
Yawarakani Octopus$21.06
Tender seaweed salad in a yuzu pepper sauce
Oxtail Bao$14.04
shredded oxtail meat, micro celery, misuna, and cilantro
Vegan Bao$14.04
Oyster/Kaki$5.27
Oyster/OSETRA CAVIAR$16.97
Oyster/UNI$14.63
Assorted Tempura Plate$23.40
Crispy Rice w/ Spicy Tuna$14.04
Crispy Rice w/ Avocado$9.36

mini japanese tacos

3 tacos on jicama$23.40
spicy albacore$0.00
poke$0.00
spec of the day$0.00

Soups/Salads

Sunomono Salad$7.02
sliced hothouse cucumber, wakame seaweed & sweet vinegar
Leona's Salad$16.38
arugula, fennel, fried tofu, sesame seeds & kizami nori
Roasted Beet Salad$23.40
with heirloom tomato and burrata cheese
Soft Shell Crab Salad$25.74
Sashimi Salad$30.42
tuna, salmon, albacore, baby mixed, wakame seaweed
dried miso spinach salad$18.72
Miso soup$4.68
Spicy seafood miso$11.70
Mushroom miso$7.02
Kabocha Soup$11.70

Hand & Cut Rolls

Blue Crab Cut Roll$14.04
Blue crab hand roll$11.70
Eel Cut Roll$11.70
Eel hand roll$9.36
Portobello Tempura Cut Roll$8.19
Portobello tempura hand roll$5.85
Salmon Skin Cut Roll$10.53
Salmon skin hand roll$8.19
Shrimp Tempura Cut Roll$14.04
Shrimp tempura hand roll$9.36
Spicy Tuna Cut Roll$10.53
Spicy tuna hand roll$8.19
Veggie Cut Roll$8.19
Veggie hand roll$5.85
Sp. Teppan Roll$29.25
Sp. Spicy Albacore w/crispy garlic$26.91
Sp. Crab & Crab$26.91
Lobster hand roll$24.57
Tuna Hand Roll$9.36
Tuna Cut Roll$11.70
Yellowtail Hand roll$9.36
Yellowtail Cut Roll$11.70
Salmon Handroll$9.36
Salmon Cut Roll$11.70
Scallop Hand Roll$11.70
Scallop Cut Roll$14.04
Baked snow crab cut$17.55
Baked snow crab hand$17.55

Nigiri

Aji$14.04
Albacore$9.36
Albacore belly$11.70
Ankimo$11.70
Bluefin tuna$16.38
Engawa$14.04
Halibut$11.70
Ikura$11.70
Japanese amaebi$14.04
Amber jack$11.70
Kinmedai$16.38
Nodoguro$14.04
Octopus$9.36
Ono$11.70
Pike fish$11.70
Salmon$9.36
Salmon belly$11.70
Scallop$11.70
Snow crab$16.38
Sweet shrimp$21.06
Tai$11.70
Toro$28.08
Unagi$11.70
Uni$27.00
Yellowtail$9.36
Yellowtail belly$11.70
Shima Aji$14.00
Tamago$7.02
Uni japan$33.00
Saba$9.36
Suzuki$11.70
Mirugai$21.06
Live amaebi 1pc$17.55
Skip jack$16.38
isaki$11.70

Sashimi

Bluefin Tuna Sashimi$40.95
Halibut Fresh Truffle$44.46
Halibut Sashimi$32.76
Hokkaido Scallps Sashimi$29.25
Salmon sashimi$25.74
albacore sashimi w /crispy onions$28.08
kampachi sashimi$32.76
Tai Sashimi$32.76
Yellowtail jalapeno$25.74
suzuki Sashimi$32.76
Mirugai sashimi$56.16
Nodoguro sashimi$42.12
Kinmeday sashimi$42.12
Toro sashimi$70.20
yellowtail sashimi$25.74
Skip jack sashimi$42.12
Isaki sashimi$32.76

Leona's Specialty Rolls

Albacore ceviche roll$22.23
Crab n crab roll$26.91
Leona's special roll$19.89
Scallop roll$24.57
Seared salmon roll$22.23
Spicy albacore roll crispy garlic$24.57
Teppan$29.25
Yellowtail cilantro roll$22.23
Lobster spec roll$29.25
King crab roll$29.25
Rollo de media naranja$19.89

Chef's Special

Nippon Chaufa Paella$49.14
Udon Cacio e pepe$38.61
Jidori Chicken$37.44
Whole Baked Branzino$52.65
Petit Filet Mignon$64.35
- Blue$0.00
- Rare$0.00
- Medium Rare$0.00
- Medium$0.00
- Medium Well$0.00
- Well$0.00
- Charred$0.00
Uni Risotto$51.48
40 oz Tomahawk$163.80
Miso Cod$40.95
Mussels Sakamushi$23.40
Maine Lobster$140.40
Uni Carbonara$58.50
Lobster Special$100.00
Fried Oyster$18.72
prime rib-eye stk$64.35
salmon miso$44.46
Miso spaghetti with salmon$49.14
Miso spaghetti$37.44
Uni Sauce w/ Lobster risotto$117.00

Omakase

omakase only at sushibar$58.50
omakase$140.40

Sides

Side Mashed Potatos$4.68
Side Rice$4.68
Side Sushi Rice$4.68
Side Asparagus$4.68
Gift Card$0.00
Side of fries$11.70

Desserts

Kabocha Cheesecake$11.70
Chocolate Volcano$11.70
Banana Congari$11.70
Peruvian Flan$11.70
Ice Cream Scoop$4.68
- Green Tea$0.00
- Redbean$0.00
- Vanilla$0.00
Mochi black sesame$3.51
Mochi chest nut$3.51
Mochi vanilla$3.51
Mochi chocolate$3.51
Mochi straberry$3.51
Mochi mango$3.51

What 353 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Leona's offers a "beautiful atmosphere" with a vibrant ambiance, making it perfect for date nights and gatherings. Their "exceptional" sushi and creative dishes like oxtail bao and udon carbonara delight diners. Guests praise the attentive service, especially standout servers like Tanya and Chris. Despite occasional noise, this spot remains a "hidden gem" for its fresh flavors and inventive menu.

353 Reviews

C
CATHERINE
VIP
Los Angeles
52 reviews
5.0
52 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Neighborhood gem for more than sushi lovers. For non sushi eaters, try the “pasta” dishes made with udon noodles. Melt in your mouth with fabulous flavor. Add the rib eye for the table and you have a steak house feast. But don’t forget the soft shell crab salad and the special sushi rolls for the rest of us.
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Mike
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Food was amazing. Very unique and well done. Actually a pretty good value as well.
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Kathleen
VIP
Los Angeles
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food. Corn fritters, miso cod, steak, all wonderful. Great server. Really lovely place to have dinner. Highly recommend
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Faysal
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service! Great vibes! Fresh fish. Feels like a Hollywood place but is a gem in the valley! Great date spot
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Viviana
VIP
Los Angeles
31 reviews
5.0
31 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was a welcome surprise, I’ve heard about this restaurant since it opened, but never made it there..It is fabulous. The sushi is creative and delicious, the sashimi fresh with great combination of toppings, and the spinach salad, surprisingly, something else to come back for. Our server, I believe his name is Chris, was amazing, attentive and fun. The atmosphere is fun and they have different rooms with different noise levels, to me that’s important. I only have great things to say about this place. I will be going back!
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Katie
Los Angeles
32 reviews
5.0
32 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
So good! Always perfect! We love Leona's!
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Ann
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The freshest sushi! I just love the food here! The decor is really hip but elegant. The lighting is beautiful. Great place for a romantic meal or just to satisfy your sushi craving!
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Max
VIP
Palm Springs
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Everything is perfect as always. Delicious food, fish with truffles is amazing.
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Cortlandt
Los Angeles
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Here’s a polished version of your review: The restaurant offers a wonderful ambiance as you walk in, setting the tone for the evening. Upon arrival, we just missed the hostess and were seated by another staff member. One drawback was the placement of the chef’s specials menu—it was tucked away in hard-to-see areas. To read it, I had to glance awkwardly at another table, as the sign was behind them. Our Meal: •Stuffed Mushrooms: They were okay on their own but tasted much better when dipped in the teriyaki sauce. Cooking them in the sauce might elevate their flavor. •Shishito Peppers: Decent, and I appreciated how quickly they were served. •Bao Oxtail: Absolutely amazing, though I found myself wanting more sauce for added richness. •Nigiri: •Salmon Belly: Fantastic—fresh and flavorful. However, my initial order was incomplete, as I only received one piece instead of the two I ordered. •Wagyu: Incredible. The flavor was rich, and the meat melted in my mouth. I only wish there was more! •Scallops: Simply amazing. We enjoyed them so much that we ordered another round. •Branzino with Asparagus and Mashed Potatoes: Well-seasoned and elevated further with a squeeze of lemon. Service: The waitress was adequate but lacked knowledge of the menu and wasn’t as personable as I had hoped, which detracted slightly from the overall experience. Overall, the restaurant delivered in terms of ambiance and food quality, but minor service issues and menu visibility could be improved.
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Evelyn
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love the Server! Made our experience worthwhile! Lovely ambiance
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FAQs

Leona's offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (818) 985-9222.

Leona's is rated 4.7 stars by 353 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

Order delivery or takeout

11814 Ventura Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 91604

Additional information

Cross street
2 1/2 Blocks east of Laurel Canyon on the south side of the Blvd.
Neighborhood
Studio City
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–11:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Japanese
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Valet
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://WWW.LEONASLA.COM/
Phone number
(818) 985-9222
Catering
Catering available from 15 to 300 people - please contact Frank Leon 310 508-4628 for information.<br />from traditional sushi bar to fusion style cuisine - Japanese/European/Peruvian<br />
Private party facilities
Private Rooms up to 150 Seated - 250 cocktails and tapas

Leona's

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Spicy seafood miso

yellowtail sashimi

Halibut Sashimi

Small Bites

Edamame$0.00

Shishito Peppers$11.70

Corn Tempura$14.04

Croquettes$16.38

Yawarakani Octopus$21.06

Oxtail Bao$14.04

Vegan Bao$14.04

Oyster/Kaki$5.27

Oyster/OSETRA CAVIAR$16.97

Oyster/UNI$14.63

Assorted Tempura Plate$23.40

Crispy Rice w/ Spicy Tuna$14.04

Crispy Rice w/ Avocado$9.36

mini japanese tacos

3 tacos on jicama$23.40

spicy albacore$0.00

poke$0.00

spec of the day$0.00

Soups/Salads

Sunomono Salad$7.02

Leona's Salad$16.38

Roasted Beet Salad$23.40

Soft Shell Crab Salad$25.74

Sashimi Salad$30.42

dried miso spinach salad$18.72

Miso soup$4.68

Spicy seafood miso$11.70

Mushroom miso$7.02

Kabocha Soup$11.70

Hand & Cut Rolls

Blue Crab Cut Roll$14.04

Blue crab hand roll$11.70

Eel Cut Roll$11.70

Eel hand roll$9.36

Portobello Tempura Cut Roll$8.19

Portobello tempura hand roll$5.85

Salmon Skin Cut Roll$10.53

Salmon skin hand roll$8.19

Shrimp Tempura Cut Roll$14.04

Shrimp tempura hand roll$9.36

Spicy Tuna Cut Roll$10.53

Spicy tuna hand roll$8.19

Veggie Cut Roll$8.19

Veggie hand roll$5.85

Sp. Teppan Roll$29.25

Sp. Spicy Albacore w/crispy garlic$26.91

Sp. Crab & Crab$26.91

Lobster hand roll$24.57

Tuna Hand Roll$9.36

Tuna Cut Roll$11.70

Yellowtail Hand roll$9.36

Yellowtail Cut Roll$11.70

Salmon Handroll$9.36

Salmon Cut Roll$11.70

Scallop Hand Roll$11.70

Scallop Cut Roll$14.04

Baked snow crab cut$17.55

Baked snow crab hand$17.55

Nigiri

Aji$14.04

Albacore$9.36

Albacore belly$11.70

Ankimo$11.70

Bluefin tuna$16.38

Engawa$14.04

Halibut$11.70

Ikura$11.70

Japanese amaebi$14.04

Amber jack$11.70

Kinmedai$16.38

Nodoguro$14.04

Octopus$9.36