I'm really pleased with the outdoor dining experience I had here! I noted on my Open Table reservation that we were celebrating my friend's birthday, and the waiter brought out a plate with some tasty almond cookies and a candle that said "Happy Birthday" without my even asking or mentioning it that day, which I thought was so nice! I'd recommend ordering off the full menu, my brunch dish was nice but I think the pastas, etc. are nicer. Lovely to still have an upscale experience on a sidewalk ;) Additionally, you can review your bill and pay contactless via QR code, which I am a HUGE fan of.

Wonderful restaurant, great service and very pleasant atmosphere. The wine selection is mainly Italian wines but they have the wine list posted online and I suggest you review it before you get to the restaurant. Try the Zabaione—delicious!

Conner Dickson

Excellent brunch with live jazz. I don’t understand the people who say the service is indifferent, it is an Italian restaurant with authentic Italian people. They leave you alone to enjoy your meal. It was fantastic, thank you.

Scott R. Talkington

My wife and I went to NYC to see the next to last day of the John Singer Sargent in Paris exhibition at the Met. My wife had read a book about Carly Simon and Jackie Kennedy Onassis having lunch at the Leopard at des Artistes. Otherwise, I would have never heard of it. (Sorry for the lengthy introduction). Our dinner was spectacular!! I had the Dover Sole and my wife had a chicken dish. Both were spectacular. Gabriella, our server, couldn’t have been nicer, nor the staff. The murals were great!! Painted in the 1920’s. Very historic and the ambiance is very nice!! Unfortunately, lunch is only available on weekends. Can’t wait to go back!!!! Scott Talkington

Alexandra K

A pleasant place with a cozy interior and delicious food. There are a couple of outdoor tables for those who enjoy dining "al fresco". Convenient location if you're planning dinner before the opera or ballet at Lincoln Center, or a stroll through Central Park after Sunday brunch. They have jazz brunches on weekends to set the mood too. I recommend ordering the VITELLO TONNATO as an appetizer. The combination of veal and fish sauce is superb! And the ZABAIONE for dessert will not only please the eye during its preparation but also pamper your taste buds, if you appreciate food presentations. Definitely a place to have saved on your "Places to eat at" list.

Mila K

We came here for our anniversary dinner, and it was a great choice. The restaurant has a classy yet cozy vibe, with white tablecloths and beautiful murals. For starters, we had the grilled octopus and the pumpkin and black truffle flan—both were super flavorful and paired perfectly with their sauces. For the main course, I had a fish dish cooked in olive oil, white wine, and lemon, served with sautéed spinach—light, perfectly prepared, and so flavorful. The staff carefully deboned and plated it tableside. My partner went for the slow-cooked Ragu Napoletano. I didn’t try it, but he really enjoyed it. Dessert was a cute surprise—our tiramisu had “Happy Anniversary” written in chocolate, a thoughtful detail that made the night feel even more special. Every dish was beautifully presented and tasted amazing. Even the complimentary bread and arancini were a treat. Service was great overall, but there was one odd thing with the wine. We ordered a bottle of white, and instead of opening it at the table and keeping it in an ice bucket nearby, they took it somewhere else. It wasn’t a big deal since they kept our glasses full, but it was just something we hadn’t experienced before. Maybe we should’ve asked to have it kept at the table, but it didn’t really bother us. Other than that, everything was fantastic. The staff was warm and friendly, and our server even took some great photos for us to remember the occasion. We’ll be coming back!

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Olivia N

Overall rating: 4.5 Definitely not being the target audience of this place, I’ll try my hardest to keep my review subjective. My friend that I went with has been here a few times, so when I arrived with them - the staff was friendly. They were accommodating & nice from what I remember. This is what we ordered: - Gambero Rosso: 6/5 shrimp carpaccio. So so good. - Sformato di zucca e tartufo nero: 4/5 oof too filling for an appetizer; wish we chose for something lighter - Tavolo Rustica 1/5 wayyy too basic for $42. DO NOT ORDER. - Capesante 4/5 eh nothing special (scallops) - Candele Zucca e salsiccia - 5/5 I thought this was good. But by the time, I ate it. My stomach was already declining. Towards the end of it, I definitely had way too much lactose because my body was feeling it. Thank goodness it was a solo bathroom. Overall, it was nice to see how the other side lives but can’t say the place blew me out of the water that I’m dying to come here again if I was a millionaire.

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Imen Ben Achour

Amazing experience! Super delicious food, amazing decor and very beautiful paintings. The waitress Gabriella was very friendly and nice. Celebrated my birthday there and will certainly get back there when I’ll get back to NYC.

Francis Serrano

Oh, des Artistes I love you. A New York gem of a building and ambiance to dine in. The jazz brunch is my favorite time to dine, with delicious options of more breakfast oriented and also pasta or steak options if you’re feeling like diving in. The menu is excellently curated with a diversity of flavors and colors, from salads to seafood and meats between dishes like the tuna tartare, steak and eggs, ragu pasta and some fun desserts like the Zabaione prepared in front of the table. Banana pancakes with ricotta is a classic for brunch. The food is good quality and menu is great but I feel some of the dishes are unbalanced, too salty or sweet, and I’ve had a couple underwhelming dinners so four. (Overcooked steak, pasta with very little sauce, a complaint). The sparking and white wines are great, but you’d be missing out if you didn’t also indulge in some of the exquisite reds from their extensive Italian wine list (by region/ wine character). Overall, dining at The Leopard can be an excellent experience, thank you.

Marian van Noppen

We had a fabulous experience at The Leopard for my husband’s birthday. One of our group of four was delayed about 20 minutes due to a flight issue, yet we were promptly seated without him so that he could join us when the flight issue was resolved. We appreciated being seated despite our party not being complete! The night we went, there was some kind of private event going on so we had to sit outside. However, the outdoor seating was lovely - the best outdoor dining experience I’ve had yet in the city! It was a warm evening and yet the mosquitoes didn’t bite me to death, and the turf grass was a really nice touch. Our server was incredible. She was a true professional. She had excellent recommendations and she also sent over an excellent sommelier when we were deciding on wine. The wine was fantastic - a smoky, earthy French wine that I don’t recall the name of (forgot to snap a pic of the bottle 🤦‍♀️) and the sommelier steered us in a perfect direction. While the pre-dinner cocktails and dishes themselves came out slowly due to the private event, the staff was very accommodating and expressed their apologies. The food really made everything perfect. For dessert, everyone got something sweet except for me — I had their cheese plate. Highly recommend. Definitely recommend going here for a special event! And you need a reservation! All in all, it was lovely.

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