Brooklyn / Williamsburg
Get directions | 111 N 12th St, Brooklyn, NY 11249
Hours | Sunday 7am-11am | 5:30pm-11pm, Monday 7am-11am | 5:30pm-11pm, Tuesday 7am-11am | 5:30pm-11pm, Wednesday 7am-11am | 5:30pm-11pm, Thursday 7am-11am | 5:30pm-11pm, Friday 7am-11am | 5:30pm-12am, Saturday 7am-11am | 5:30pm-12am
Leuca is a big Italian restaurant, run by a famous chef, located on the ground floor of a very modern Williamsburg hotel that looks a bit like a space station, and you can think about this restaurant in one of two ways. The first way is to think of it as just that: a big Italian restaurant, run by a guy who has a bunch of popular places in Manhattan, in a building that looks like it belongs in Midtown or Chelsea.
If you come into Leuca this way, you’ll end up disappointed. You’ll be disappointed that the food isn’t as good as some of Andrew Carmellini’s other restaurants like Locanda Verde or Lafayette. You might be disappointed to see that this particular strip of Williamsburg is starting to look like a little bit like some grayer version of Miami Beach or Dubai, and that the people who move here after college now are investment bankers who like EDM festivals.
Or, you can look at Leuca a different way: as a totally fine hotel restaurant. The pizzas and salads here are solid, there are big comfortable booths, the servers are nice, the wine list is great, and you can probably get a table for eight later this week. The food won’t blow you away, but it also won’t make you go home angry. If we got invited to a big group dinner here and didn’t come in with any expectations, we’d probably go home not-upset.
(718) 581-5900
https://instagram.com/leucanyc
APPETIZERS
Wood-Fired Baked Bread, Olive Oil
$5
Warm Marinated Olives
Stuffed with Marcona Almonds
$11
Sheep’s Milk Ricotta, Hot Honey & Garlic, Grilled Bread
$17
Misticanza Salad, Sesame Vinaigrette, Crispy Pepperoni
$17
Grilled Octopus, ‘Nduja, Salsa Giallo
$21
Shaved Fennel Salad, Local Apples, Pistachio, Piave Vecchio
$16
Crispy Artichokes, Pinenut Gremolata, Estratto Aioli, Fiore Sardo
$19
Tuna Crudo, Green Olives, Chili, Crispy Farro
$21
WOOD-FIRED PIZZA
‘Classic’
Tomato, Mozzarella, Basil
$18
‘OG’
Pepperoni, ‘Nduja, Fresno Chili
$23
‘Goomah’
Kale, Broccoli Rabe, Fontina, Lemon
$19
‘Uncle Artie’
Asparagus, Guanciale, Provolone Picante
$22
PASTA
Artichoke Cappelletti Alla Vignole, Artichoke Brodo, Spring Vegetables, Pecorino
$27
Mafaldine, Rapini Almond Pesto, Sweet & Sour Peppers
$24
Lumache, Lamb Bolognese, Ricotta, Mint
$25
Bucatini Calabrese, Calabrian Chili, Manila Clams, Oreganata
$26
Casarecce Alla Norma, Sicilian Eggplant Sugo, Charred Ricotta Salata
$24
Black Tonnarelli, Ruby Shrimp, Local Calamari
$26
SECONDI
Chicken Rosalina, Salsa Verde, Blistered Peppers, Lemon
$30
Wood Roasted Local Bass, Ceci Verdi, Salsa Nera
$36
Smoked Pork Chop, Stone Fruit Mostarda, Mustard Greens
$48
Hanger Steak Vesuvius, Salsa Rossa, Hazelnut, Crispy Potatoes
$48
Grilled Lamb Misti, Eggplant Calabrese, Yogurt, Mint
$54
CONTORNI
Charred Broccoli Rabe, Lemon
$9
Crispy Potatoes, Chili Butter
$9
DOLCI
Affogato
Vanilla Bean Gelato, Espresso
$9
Sicilian Pistachio Cake
Amedei Chocolate, Olive Oil Gelato
$12
Gelato Or Sorbetto Del Giorno
$10
COCKTAILS
Franco Sanguinoso
Vodka, Cayenne Chili, Calabrian Pepper
$16
Fellini
Cazadores Reposado, Campari, Nardini Amaro, Lime, Agave
$18
Mamma Ricco
Citrus Vodka, Banks 5 Island Rum, St. Germain, Strega, Grapefruit
$18
Sette Spritz
Bombay Gin, Averell Damson Plum, Carpano Antica, Lemon
$18
Gran Sasso
Rye, Rum, Apple Brandy, Black Tea
$18
SPARKLING
Murgo Brut Nerello Mascalese 2018
Sicily
$16
$64
Prosecco Brut Rosé
Bisol Jeio ~ Veneto
$15
$52
WHITE WINE
Vermentino, Sardus Pater ‘Terre Fenicie’ 2019
Sardinia
$15
$56
Pinot Grigio, Kellerei-Cantina Andrian 2019
Alto Adige
$16
$58
Verdicchio, Sartarelli ‘Classico’ 2019
Marches
$16
$60
ROSÉ WINE
Nerello Mascalese, Graci 2019
$16
$54
RED WINE
Aglianico, De Conciliis ‘Bacio Il Cielo’ 2018
Campania
$16
$60
Nero D’Avola, Feudo Montoni ‘Lagnusa’ 2018
Piedmont
$16
$58
Montepulciano, Garofoli ‘PianCarda’ 2017
Marche
$16
$62
Nerello Mascalese, Terre Nere ‘Etna Rosso’ 2019
Sicily
$18
$68
BEER
IPA
Greenport Harbor Brewing Co. ~ Greenport, NY
$8
Pilsner
5 Boroughs Brewery ~ Brooklyn, NY
$8
‘Freshchester’ Pale Ale
Captain Lawrence ~ NY
$8
APPETIZERS
Wood-Fired Bread, Olive Oil
$5
Greek Yogurt, House Granola, Fresh Berries
$14
Shaved Fennel Salad, Local Apples, Pistachio, Piave Vecchio
$16
Misticanza Salad, Sesame Vinaigrette, Crispy Pepproni
$17
Sheep’s Milk Ricotta, Hot Honey & Garlic, Grilled Bread
$17
WOOD-FIRED PIZZAS
Classic
Tomato, Mozzarella, Basil
$18
OG
Pepperoni, ‘Nduja, Fresno Chili
$23
Goomah
Kale, Broccoli Rabe, Fontina, Lemon
$19
Uncle Artie
Guanciale, Basil Pesto, Provolone Piccante
$22
PASTA
Mafaldine, Rapini Pesto, Sweet & Sour Peppers
$24
Bucatini Calabrese, Calabrian Chili, Manila Clams, Oreganata
$26
Black Tonnarelli, Ruby Shrimp, Local Calmari
$26
Artichoke Cappelletti Alla Vignole, Artichoke Brodo, Spring Vegetables, Pecorino
$27
Casarecce Alla Norma, Sicilian Eggplant Sugo, Charred Ricotta Salata
$24
SECONDI
Lemon-Ricotta Pancakes
Toasted Pine Nut Butter, NY Maple Syrup
$24
Avocado Trapanese Toast, Sunny Side Egg, Basil Pesto
Avocado Toast, Sunny Side Egg, Spicy Giardiniera
$18
The Billy-Burg Breakfast
Two Eggs Any Style, Crispy Potatoes, Bacon or Sausage, Toast
$24
Oatmeal
Stewed Stone Fruit in Grappa, House Granola
$16
Greek Yogurt Parfait
House Granola, Fresh Berries
$16
Eggs Al Forno
Calabrian Chili, Mozzarella, Grilled Ciabatta
$18
Mushroom Frittata
Sun-Dried Tomato Vinaigrette, Caprino
$22
Hanger Steak Vesuvius, Sunny Side Egg
Salsa Rossa, Crispy Potatoes
$42
ON THE SIDE
Roasted Skillet Potatoes, Calabrian Chili Butter
$7
Applewood Smoked Bacon
$7
Housemade Pork Sausage
$7
DOLCI
Sicilian Pistachio Cake
Amedei Chocolate, Olive Oil Gelato
$12
Gelato Del Giorno
$10
COLD-PRESSED JUICES
Green Vitality
Kale, Lemon, Cucumber, Fennel, Celery
$10
Red Radiance
Strawberry, Beet, Apple
$10
Carrot Kick
Carrot, Orange, Yellow Beet
$10
BREAKFAST
Oatmeal
Stewed Stone Fruit in Grappa, House Granola
$16
Greek Yogurt Parfait
House Granola, Fresh Berries
$16
Mushroom Frittata
Sun Dried Tomato Vinaigrette, Caprino
$22
Lemon Ricotta Pancakes
NY State Maple Syrup, Pine Nuts
$24
Billy-Burg Breakfast
2 Eggs Any Style, Crispy Potatoes, Bacon or Sausage, Sesame Toast
$24
Avocado Trapanese Toast
Sunny Side Egg, Basil Pesto
$18
PANINI
Corner Store
Egg, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Aged Chedar, Chili Aioli
$17
Greenpointer
Egg, Tomato Jam, Roasted Kale, Fontina Cheese
$17
Northside
Egg, Maple Smoked Sausage, Cheddar
$17
CONTORNI
Roasted Skillet Potatoes
$7
Applewood Smoked Bacon
$7
Housemade Pork Sausage
$7
