Leo

Perks

• Complimentary champagne toast and petit fours any time you dine at the restaurant

About

Opened a year ago in May inside the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, this Mediterranean-flavored eatery hopped right onto Philadelphia Mag's List of “Philadelphia’s 15 Best New Restaurants.” Executive Chef Chris Cryer, who grew up on the Chesapeake Bay (hence, his affinity for seafood), has led acclaimed kitchens in New York City and across the Mid-Atlantic. At Leo, his menu artfully blends the vibrant, fresh flavors of coastal cuisines from around the world. Seasonal, locally sourced ingredients take center stage in standout dishes like squid ink campanelle tossed in a rich lobster and aged ham ragù, and delicate lamb merguez dumplings served with cardamom yogurt and bell pepper hot sauce. And, of course, we have to mention desserts like spiced carrot cake with toffee and citrus and chocolate & caramel with Chantilly cream. And where does the name Leo come from? Leopold Stokowski, the visionary Music Director of the Philadelphia Orchestra. Like Stokowski, this Leo aims to captivate with a spirit of innovation and warmth, offering a dining experience that is genuine, inviting, and elegantly nuanced.

Category

• Restaurants