Restaurant in New York City, United States
Leslie
100Pearl PointsConvenience first
About Leslie
Leslie is worth considering when the priority is an easy Murray Hill or Kips Bay meal, not a destination dinner. Book it for convenience, smaller groups, flexible diners; choose a more clearly defined peer if cuisine, price tier, chef identity, or dietary planning need to be settled before the night starts.
Leslie is a New York City venue with a limited set of verified planning details: posted hours and a smart casual dress code. The most reliable way to use this page is for basic trip planning, not for assumptions about cuisine, price, chef, menu format, awards, or service style.
The useful way to think about Leslie is practical fit. It may work when the group mainly needs to know when it is open and how to dress. It is less useful as a research page for diners who need a clearly defined cuisine, chef-led format, published price tier, or award-driven reason to choose it, because those details are not verified here.
Consider it when verified basics are enough
Leslie is in New York City, the verified hours are Monday 4–10 PM, Tuesday 4–10 PM, Wednesday 4:30–10 PM, Thursday 12–10 PM, Friday 12–10 PM, Saturday 12–10 PM, Sunday 12–9 PM. Those hours make it possible to plan around evening visits throughout the week, with earlier opening listed from Thursday through Sunday.
Service expectations should be calibrated to the information available. Use the verified hours and smart casual dress code as the foundation for planning, confirm anything more specific directly before committing. No verified seat count, private-room detail, cuisine type, price tier, or menu format is available here.
The right guest is flexible and not chasing awards
First-timers should avoid over-reading the listing. There is no verified cuisine type, named chef, award trail, or price tier attached here, so the recommendation is intentionally narrow: consider Leslie if its New York City location, hours, smart casual dress code solve the plan. Do not rely on this page for menu specifics, signature dishes, or a benchmarked spend before arriving.
That also affects dietary planning. Because verified dietary and allergy information is not available here, guests with firm restrictions should confirm directly before visiting. For a casual diner with flexibility, that may be a manageable unknown. For a guest with allergies, strict dietary rules, or a celebration where nobody wants surprises, it is a reason to seek clearer information before choosing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Leslie handle dietary restrictions?
Verified dietary and allergy information is not available here. If you have a strict need, confirm directly before you go rather than assuming accommodations are available.
What should a first-timer know about Leslie?
Treat Leslie as a New York City venue with verified hours and a smart casual dress code, not as a listing with a confirmed chef, cuisine, award, price, or tasting-menu story. The most reliable planning details are when it is open and how to dress.
How far ahead should I book Leslie?
No verified booking lead time is available here. Plan around the posted hours: Monday 4–10 PM, Tuesday 4–10 PM, Wednesday 4:30–10 PM, Thursday 12–10 PM, Friday 12–10 PM, Saturday 12–10 PM, Sunday 12–9 PM.
What should I wear to Leslie?
The verified dress code is smart casual. Aim for neat, city-appropriate clothing rather than assuming a formal dress requirement.
Can Leslie accommodate groups?
No verified seat count, private-room detail, or large-party setup is available here. If group coordination matters, confirm directly before making plans.
What should I order at Leslie?
No verified cuisine type, signature dish, or menu format is available here. If you want a meal with a more clearly defined cuisine direction, you might also compare it with Mazu Szechuan Cuisine.
Location
514 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10016
New York City, United States
Compare Leslie
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leslie | New York City | , | , |
| Jackson Hole | New York City | , | , |
| Aunt Bernies | New York City | , | , |
| Bubo | New York City | , | , |
| Little Alley | New York City | Chinese | $$ |
| Mazu Szechuan Cuisine | New York City | , | , |
How Leslie New York City compares with similar nearby venues.
Also Consider
- Jackson Hole, Notable alternative
- Aunt Bernies, Notable alternative
- Bubo, Notable alternative
- Little Alley, Chinese, $$
- Mazu Szechuan Cuisine, Notable alternative
How Leslie compares nearby
Leslie is the practical pick when booking ease and Midtown East convenience matter more than a clearly labeled cuisine or price tier. Little Alley is the safer choice for diners who specifically want Chinese food at a $$ level, because the value proposition is clearer before booking. Mazu Szechuan Cuisine also makes more sense when the group wants a more defined Chinese direction rather than a flexible neighborhood meal.
For a casual, lower-pressure night, Jackson Hole and Aunt Bernies are better cross-shops if the goal is comfort and minimal ceremony. Leslie is more useful when the location fits the plan and the group is not locked into a specific format. Bubo belongs in the same consideration set if ambiance matters more than cuisine certainty, but Leslie has the edge for a simple nearby booking.
For a special occasion, Little Alley is the more legible choice because price and cuisine are easier to understand upfront. Leslie works better for flexible parties who value an easy reservation and central address over a fully signposted dining identity.
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