Leonessa

Name: Leonessa
Address: 43 Main St, Yarmouth, MA, United States, 02675
Telephone: (508) 744-7831
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8 (1303)

$31 to $50

Italian

43 Main St, Yarmouth, MA 02675

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2 people

Jun 30, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 66 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Charming
Great for creative cocktails

We warmly welcome you to Leonessa- an Italian-Inspired Kitchen & Bar on beautiful Route 6A in Yarmouth Port. Husband & Wife team, Chef Owner Diego Mota and Owner & General Manager Taylor Amara bring exceptional scratch made regional Italian cuisine and impeccable service to this iconic neighborhood. Combining the best of food and beverage of Italy along with the influences of its bordering neighbors coalesces into a dynamic, modern and elevated culinary experience. Chef Diego and Taylor's dream to pour their true love and passion for food, beverages, and hospitality is realized with every service. Reservations are for tables in each our four unique dining rooms while the Bar welcomes guests on a first come first serve basis. Please note that we do our level best to accommodate seating/area requests but they are not guaranteed. We also kindly ask that parties arrive together so that everyone can enjoy their time with us. Thank You.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Mediterranean, Dining Bar
Hours of operation
Wed–Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(508) 744-7831
Website
http://www.leonessacapecod.com/
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
43 Main St, Yarmouth, MA 02675
Neighborhood
Yarmouth
Cross street
We are located right off of Route 6A!
Parking details
Private Lot

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Popular dishes

Simple Mixed Baby Greens$12.00
Aged Balsamic + Evoo + Tomato + Cucumber + Red Onion
Baby Romaine & Castelfranco Caesar$15.00
Brioche Croutons + Soft Egg + White Anchovies
Little Gem Cobb Salad$17.00
Green Goddess + Avocado + Bacon + Egg + Blue Cheese
Seasonal Oysters 6ea.$20.00
Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail 4ea.$25.00
Spanish Octopus Carpaccio$22.00
Chilled Spaghettini in Pesto + Sweet Pepper Puree
Fluke Crudo$22.00
Pickled Pearl Onion + Meyer Lemon Vinaigrette + Jalapeno

Starters

House-Marinated Olives$10.00
Imported Italian White Anchovies$12.00
Truffled Polenta Fries$14.00
Truffle Aioli + Pomodoro
Creamy Tomato Bisque$14.00
Mozzarella & Garlic Puff Pastry + Petite Basil + Aged Balsamic
Italian Ham & Cheese Arancini$15.00
Prosciutto Cotto + Scarmorza + Roasted Garlic Aioli
Buttermilk Fried Rock Shrimp$18.00
Tartar Sauce + Pomodoro + Spicy Cherry Peppers
Pugliese Burrata$16.00
Artichoke Puree + N’Duja + Baby Greens + Garlic Toast
Bluefin Tuna Tartare$24.00
Avocado + House Made Chips + Ponzu
Prime Beef Steak Tartare$17.00
Truffle Aioli + Toasted Ciabatta + Brandy Mustard
Little Neck Clams “Amatriciana”$18.00
Guanciale + Pomodoro + Chili Flakes
Carpaccio Of Prime NY Sirloin$18.00
Marinated Artichokes + Caper Aioli + Mixed Baby Greens
Artisanal Cheese Plate$20.00
Chefs Whim + Seasonal Fruit + Sour Cherry Jam + Toasted Ciabatta
24 Month Aged Prosciutto Di Parma$24.00
Fried Mozzarella + Italian Cherries + Baby Arugula + Fennel Pollen
Jonah Crab Cake Caprese$28.00
Mozzarella from Campania + Heirloom Tomato + Avocado Spicy Aioli

Pasta & Risotto

Spaghetti Aglio Olio$24.00
Spring Garlic + EVOO
Spaghetti Pomodoro$24.00
Aged Parmesan + Fresh Basil
Spaghetti Vongole$30.00
Whole & Minced Clams + White Wine + Garlic
Gemelli In Ragu$34.00
Prime Beef, Veal, & Pork Ragu + Marsala Roasted Mixed Mushrooms
Veal Meatball Pappardelle$38.00
Tartufata + Wild Mushrooms + White Truffle Oil
Acquerello Risotto Milanese$42.00
8oz Prime Short Rib + Saffron Beef Stock + Bone Marrow + Black Currant Gastrique
Spicy Rock Shrimp Spaghetti$34.00
Corn Butter + Cherry Peppers + Charred Corn

Sides

Creamy Polenta$12.00
White Truffle Oil + Aged Parmesan
Mashed Yukon Gold Potatoes$12.00
Butter + Organic Cream
Grilled Asparagus$15.00
EVOO + Sea Salt + Truffle Butter
Charred Baby Carrots$13.00
EVOO + Sea Salt + Garlic
Broccolini$14.00
Crushed Garlic + Chili Flakes + Sea Salt

Entrees

Chicken Under A Brick$36.00
Mushroom & Ricotta Puff Pastry + Swiss Chard + Buttered Baby Carrots + Chicken Jus
Grilled Atlantic Salmon$38.00
Creamed Sunchoke Puree + White Asparagus + Thumbelina Carrots + Caper Vinaigrette
Crispy Panko Haddock$39.00
Creamy Yukon Potato + Broccolini + Crispy Shrimp + Caramelized Lemon
Prime Skirt Steak Frites$39.00
Truffled Fries + Balsamic Cipollini Onion + Bearnaise
Charcoaled Sugarcane Marinated Pork Chop$42.00
Creamy Polenta + Giant Onion Ring + Cavolo Nero + Italian Cherry Jus
Baked Cod Loin “Oscar Style”$48.00
Jonah Crab Meat + Asparagus & Baby Spinach Risotto + Confit Tomato + Bearnaise
Veal Milanese$42.00
Ricotta & Sausage Stuffed Shells + Baby Augula + Aged Parmesan
Leonessa’s Own Steak Au Poivre$62.00
Black Peppercorn Crusted 16 oz. Prime NY Sirloin + Hot Gorgonzola Cream

What 1,303 people are saying

Leonessa reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

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Italian
Cape Cod and the Islands
Best Overall
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Best Food
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Best Service
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Best Ambiance
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Best Value
Cape Cod and the Islands
Innovative
Cape Cod and the Islands
Great for fine wines
Cape Cod and the Islands
Romantic
Cape Cod and the Islands
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Leonessa is a standout dining destination on Cape Cod, celebrated for its "amazing experience" and "top notch" service. Known for exceptional cuisine, including the "best restaurant on the Cape," it boasts an ever-evolving menu that delights regulars. The "cozy environment" and "wonderful service" make it perfect for special occasions.

1,303 Reviews

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PEYTON
New York City7 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Charming Cape Cod dining experience. Food was wonderful ambience was heavenly location was just right. We loved it.
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Lisa
Greater Boston24 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Second time having dinner here; would return again, perhaps with a focus on appetizers this time!
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Marilyn
Montreal / Quebec6 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place to have a special meal and glass of wine on Cape Cod.
LeonessaResponded 1 day ago
Thank you! Food and Wine is always a great base for a great time and we are happy to provide that! Come back soon!
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Kristen
Toronto / Ontario10 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Once again Leonessa hit a home run! We started with the bluefin tuna tartare which was amazing and so fresh. My husband had the aged carnaroli risotto which came with an enormous piece of swordfish as well as little necks and mussels. It was delicious! I had the duck which was very flavorful, moist and cooked perfectly. The portion was huge and ended up bringing most of it home. We finished with the Nutella crème pot. It was light and delicious. We love Leonessa!
LeonessaResponded 1 day ago
Thank you for the detailed review! Our Chefs do such a great job in execution and consistency and we are always delighted to hear great feedback. Hope you got to enjoy it for a second meal and we look forward to your next dinner here!
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Megan
Greater Boston5 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
All the food and drinks were exquisite at Leonessa! Our server was incredibly attentive, and especially proactive in helping us with an allergy to make sure all food was safe. This has become our favorite restaurant on Cape Cod.
LeonessaResponded 1 day ago
Thank you for the kind review! We take pleasure in accounting for the details and making sure that our guests are well cared for. We are happy to welcome you back soon!
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Nelly
Miami - Dade1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Veal Milanese was delightful! Gazpacho.. love the presentation!! List of wine features all OLD world, small vintages Most importantly: QUITE and cozy environment. Easy to converse with your party, in an intimate space. Looooove it!!
LeonessaResponded 1 day ago
Thank you! The Veal has always been a big hit, and the Gazpacho, although a newcomer to the menu has been well received as we get into summer weather. The wine list is always a fun exploration too, Chef has put a lot of time into making sure that it accounts for all different profiles but remains inline with the restaurants overall concept. Looking forward to you continuing to get to explore our offerings! Thanks again!
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Dustin
Greater Boston2 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic once again; enjoyed the new menu whilst missing the former. The duck, in particular, was most impressive.
LeonessaResponded 1 day ago
We appreciate you taking the time to take note of your experience. The Duck is always a favorite and we are very happy you got to enjoy it. Thanks again and we look forward to your next visit!
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Kevin
Greater Boston3 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We so enjoyed our time at Leonessa. We were celebrating my husband’s birthday. And we couldn’t have picked a better place . The food was amazing and service was first rate. It is definitely a 5 star restaurant.
LeonessaResponded 1 day ago
Thank you for first, spending the special occasion with us, and second, taking the time to write the review. We truly appreciate the feedback and look forward to welcoming you back for the next special occasion, or casual night out.
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Rachel VIP
New York City60 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 20, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Beautiful entrance, wonderful attention and we appreciated the management stopping by our table, a great menu, both beautifully written with lovely options. Wine was superb and we loved the bread service, our appetizers were the carpaccio and the garden salad which were both delicious. Our entrees were the risotto and vongole which were super but, the gemelli ragú could have been better - it was excessively oily, greasy. Finally, the cappuccino gelato was both creamy and delicious. We will definitely be back!!!!!!
LeonessaResponded 1 day ago
Thank you for taking the time to write about your experience here! We are overjoyed to hear that you had a great experience, and we appreciate the feedback on the Ragu, as that’s one of our most popular dishes and we want to make sure its consistently well enjoyed. Thank you again for the thoughtful response, we hope to see you soon!
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Ruth Ann VIP
Greater Boston70 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We visited Leonessa for the fourth time. We had two friends with us celebrating an anniversary. We were so impressed again with the extraordinary food. Familiar dishes like crab cakes and veal Milanese were just delicious with surprising preparations. The spicy duck dish was just amazing. The wine list has just about everything you want as well as very well crafted cocktails. The service is friendly and professional. We had a great time. Highly recommended.
LeonessaResponded 1 day ago
Thank you so much! Sounds like you really went for the full experience and got to enjoy all of the aspects of our restaurant. We are always evolving and changing so next time you’re in we hope you can find even more of our offerings to enjoy! Looking forward to your next visit!
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Leonessa is rated 4.8 stars by 1303 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Jun 30, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 66 times today

43 Main St, Yarmouth, MA 02675

Additional information

Cross street
We are located right off of Route 6A!
Neighborhood
Yarmouth
Hours of operation
Wed–Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Mediterranean, Dining Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Private Lot

Website
http://www.leonessacapecod.com/
Phone number
(508) 744-7831

Leonessa

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About this restaurant

Additional information

Lobster Risotto

Prime Beef Steak Tartare

Mortadella Arancini

Salads & Crudo

Simple Mixed Baby Greens$12.00

Baby Romaine & Castelfranco Caesar$15.00

Little Gem Cobb Salad$17.00

Seasonal Oysters 6ea.$20.00

Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail 4ea.$25.00

Spanish Octopus Carpaccio$22.00

Fluke Crudo$22.00

Starters

House-Marinated Olives$10.00

Imported Italian White Anchovies$12.00

Truffled Polenta Fries$14.00

Creamy Tomato Bisque$14.00

Italian Ham & Cheese Arancini$15.00

Buttermilk Fried Rock Shrimp$18.00

Pugliese Burrata$16.00

Bluefin Tuna Tartare$24.00

Prime Beef Steak Tartare$17.00

Little Neck Clams “Amatriciana”$18.00

Carpaccio Of Prime NY Sirloin$18.00

Artisanal Cheese Plate$20.00

24 Month Aged Prosciutto Di Parma$24.00

Jonah Crab Cake Caprese$28.00

Pasta & Risotto

Spaghetti Aglio Olio$24.00

Spaghetti Pomodoro$24.00

Spaghetti Vongole$30.00

Gemelli In Ragu$34.00

Veal Meatball Pappardelle$38.00

Acquerello Risotto Milanese$42.00

Spicy Rock Shrimp Spaghetti$34.00

Sides

Creamy Polenta$12.00

Mashed Yukon Gold Potatoes$12.00

Grilled Asparagus$15.00

Charred Baby Carrots$13.00

Broccolini$14.00

Entrees

Chicken Under A Brick$36.00

Grilled Atlantic Salmon$38.00

Crispy Panko Haddock$39.00

Prime Skirt Steak Frites$39.00

Charcoaled Sugarcane Marinated Pork Chop$42.00

Baked Cod Loin “Oscar Style”$48.00

Veal Milanese$42.00

Leonessa’s Own Steak Au Poivre$62.00

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