Leslie
Murray Hill-Kips Bay, New York City
Restaurant in New York City, United States
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
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, and 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.
About Leslie
Leslie is a New York City venue with posted hours and a smart casual dress code. It is best 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 for diners who need a clearly defined cuisine, chef-led format, published price tier, or award-driven reason to choose it.
Consider it when basic information is enough
Leslie is in New York City, and the 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, and 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. Use the hours and smart casual dress code as the foundation for planning, and confirm anything more specific directly before committing. Details on seat count, private rooms, cuisine type, price tier, or menu format are not available.
The right guest is flexible and not chasing awards
First-timers should avoid over-reading the listing. Cuisine type, named chef, award trail, or price tier are not specified, so the recommendation is intentionally narrow: consider Leslie if its New York City location, hours, and smart casual dress code solve the plan. Do not rely on this listing for menu specifics, signature dishes, or a benchmarked spend before arriving.
That also affects dietary planning. Dietary and allergy information is not available, so 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.
Planning details
- Location
- 514 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10016
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- leslienyc.com
- Phone
- +16463602756
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Leslie reads like a neighbourhood room tuned to a quieter register rather than a destination spotlight. It sits on a stretch of 3rd Avenue that has steadily attracted operators intent on building staying power, so the experience is less about spectacle and more about reliability. The front-of-house and kitchen cadence is clearly designed for repeat custom: comfortable, considered service that rewards regulars. That combination makes Leslie feel like a low-key, dependable option in Murray Hill — an understated place where the priority is steady quality and a relaxed dining rhythm rather than chasing trends or tourist traffic.
Best For
Leslie is best for locals and anyone seeking a dependable neighbourhood meal: think dinner plans with friends, business dinners that want a quieter room, date nights that favor intimacy over flash, and weekend brunches for nearby residents. Its positioning off the major dining circuits makes it well suited to regulars who return frequently rather than one-off destination diners. Groups who value a consistent menu and attentive front-of-house rhythm will find the setting particularly accommodating, and the overall tone suits both casual hangs and slightly more formal neighborhood evenings.
Ordering Tips
The menu features approachable, signature items that span casual and more composed plates—Smashed Burger, Tuna Tartare, Korean Style Baby Ribs, Cacio e Pepe, Filet Mignon and Frites, and Roasted Salmon are all highlighted. For a typical visit, sample a mix of those signatures to get a clear sense of the kitchen’s range: a lighter starter like the Tuna Tartare followed by a shareable or hearty main such as the Smashed Burger or Filet Mignon. Given Leslie’s neighbourhood focus, ordering across a few different dishes is a reliable way to experience what keeps locals coming back.
Venue details
Ambiance
Bright and inviting with pale green walls, exposed brick, rattan chairs, white banquettes, clay animal masks, and a striking wine wall; warm lighting creates a cozy yet sophisticated atmosphere.
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Vibe
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Experience
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Smashed Burger
- Tuna Tartare
- Korean Style Baby Ribs
- Cacio e Pepe
- Filet Mignon and Frites
- Roasted Salmon
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 514 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10016
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Jackson Hole, Notable alternative
- Aunt Bernies, Notable alternative
- Bubo, Notable alternative
- Little Alley, Chinese, $$
- Mazu Szechuan Cuisine, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How Leslie compares nearby
Leslie is the practical pick when booking ease and Midtown East convenience matter more than a clearly labeled cuisine or price tier. Little Alley is the safer choice for diners who specifically want Chinese food at a $$ 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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Compare Leslie
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leslie | New York City | , | , | No published awards |
| Jackson Hole | New York City | , | , | No published awards |
| Aunt Bernies | New York City | , | , | No published awards |
| Bubo | New York City | , | , | No published awards |
| Little Alley | New York City | Chinese | $$ | 2025 Michelin Bib Gourmand2024 Michelin Bib Gourmand |
| Mazu Szechuan Cuisine | New York City | , | , | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Leslie handle dietary restrictions?
What should a first-timer know about Leslie?
Leslie is a New York City venue with hours and a smart casual dress code. It does not specify chef, cuisine, awards, price, or tasting-menu story. Key planning details include its operating hours and dress code.
How far ahead should I book Leslie?
Booking lead time is not specified. Plan around the 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, and Sunday 12–9 PM.
What should I wear to Leslie?
The dress code is smart casual. Aim for neat, city-appropriate clothing rather than assuming a formal dress requirement.
Can Leslie accommodate groups?
What should I order at Leslie?
Cuisine type, signature dish, or menu format are not specified. If you want a meal with a more clearly defined cuisine direction, you might also compare it with Mazu Szechuan Cuisine.
