Leonora

Name: Leonora
Address: 16 Vail Road, Vail, CO, United States, 81657
Telephone: (970) 477-8050
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8

790 Reviews

$31 to $50

Tapas / Small Plates

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Set in the heart of Vail Village, just off the pedestrian corridor, Leonora offers an inviting dining experience inspired by the French Alps, Spanish Pyrenees and our own Colorado Rockies. Using only the finest fresh, local and organic ingredients, the menu is designed as a tapas experience, one where diners embark with shareable small plates, progressing to larger plates which revere alpine flavors including Colorado lamb pops, local steaks and more. Flavorful dishes are simply prepared and thoughtfully paired with wines from around the world. Our sommelier's handpicked selections are sourced from traditional and unexpected places, each selected to complement Executive Chef Kevin Erving’s playful yet sophisticated menu. Reservations highly recommended.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 7, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 17 times today

Experiences are available.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Tapas / Small Plates, Wine Bar, International
Hours of operation
Breakfast Sat, Sun 7:00 am–11:00 am Dinner Wed–Sun 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(970) 477-8050
Website
http://www.thesebastianvail.com/experience/leonora
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Kristen York
Catering
Please call 970.477.8040 or visit www.thesebastianvail.com/meetings-events/groups-meetings for more information.
Private party facilities
We have a private dining room that seats up to 10 people. Please call 970.477.8020 for more information.
Private party contact
Leonora Reservations Inquiry: (970) 477-8050

Location
16 Vail Road, Vail, CO 81657
Neighborhood
Vail
Cross street
Meadow Drive
Parking details
Complimentary valet parking at the Sebastian Hotel Front Drive.
Public transit
We are on the Town of Vail's complimentary bus route.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Bottomless Mimosas
$21.68 per person
Multiple dates available
Enjoy Bottomless Mimosas while you feast on our exquisite breakfast menu. We are currently limiting all parties to two hours to allow everyone to enjoy our bottomless mimosas.
Summer Dinner Series - South of the Border BBQ
$85.00 per person
Aug 10, 2022 only
Join us Wednesday, August 10 for an entertaining mountain dining experience featuring a South of the Border BBQ. Enjoy live music, mountain views and good company while dining outdoors at our festive community table. COST: $85 per person OWNERS: $60 per person $38 Optional wine pairing available For questions or reservations please contact Leonora at 970.477.8050, or email ddodd@thesebastianvail.com
Summer Dinner Series - Seafood BBQ & Boil
$150.00 per person
Aug 17, 2022 only
Join us Wednesday, August 17 for an entertaining mountain dining experience featuring a Seafood BBQ & Shellfish Boil. Enjoy live music, mountain views and good company while dining outdoors at our festive community table. COST: $150 per person OWNERS: $100 per person $38 Optional wine pairing available For questions or reservations please contact Leonora at 970.477.8050, or email ddodd@thesebastianvail.com

Popular dishes

Smoothie$9.00
choice of strawberry banana or mixed berry
Go Green Smoothie$12.00
spinach, apple, kale, ginger, grape, banana
Juice$7.00
cranberry, apple, orange or grapefruit
Milk$6.00
whole, low-fat, non-fat, soy, coconut, rice milk or chocolate
Sebastian Bloody Mary$12.00
Mimosa$12.00
Bottomless Mimosas$20.00
there is a 2 hour dining limit with Bottomless Mimosas to ensure everyone has a chance to enjoy
Lavazza Espresso$7.00
regular or decaffeinated cappuccino, latte, espresso, macchiato or americano
Pot of Lavazza Classico Coffee$12.00
decaffeinated or regular
Classic Hot Chocolate$6.00
whipped cream
Rishi Tea$6.00
english breakfast, earl grey, jade cloud, peppermint sage, chamomile medley, yuzu peach green, tumeric ginger, blueberry hibiscus, seasonal offering

Sweets + Sides

Seasonal Fruit Platter$14.00
Freshly Baked Pastry Basket$12.00
Freshly Baked Pastry$5.00
Bagel$6.00
plain, everything or sesame with cream cheese
Poblano Bacon Biscuit$3.00
Toast$4.00
sourdough, rye, white, whole wheat, english muffin or gluten-free
Charred Avocado$5.00
Herb-Roasted Skillet Potatoes$5.00
Breakfast Sausage$6.00
Canadian Bacon$6.00
Applewood-Smoked Bacon$6.00
Chicken Apple Sausage$6.00
Two Eggs 'Any Style'*$5.00
Buttermilk or Gluten-Free Pancake$6.00
Jalapeño-Cheddar Elk Sausage$7.00
Pearl Sugar Waffle$7.00

Healthy Start

Smoked Salmon Plate$21.00
whipped cream cheese, red onion, capers, heirloom cherry tomatoes, served with choice of bagel
Avocado Toast$16.00
sliced avocado, blistered heirloom cherry tomatoes, pickled red onion, poached egg
House Made Granola$12.00
greek yogurt
Steel-Cut Irish Oatmeal$10.00
prepared with rice milk
Cereal$6.00

From the Griddle

add nutella, sautéed bananas, mixed berries, or walnuts to any griddle item $3

Pancakes$15.00
buttermilk or gluten-free with Indiana maple syrup
Pearl Sugar Waffles$14.00
berry compote, Indiana maple syrup
French Toast$16.00
house-made brioche dipped in a rich egg batter and dusted with cinnamon suagar. served with our berry compote and Indiana maple syrup

Eggs + Bennies

All served with choice of: herb-roasted skillet potatoes, fresh fruit, or berries

Farm-Fresh Omelet*$16.00
choice of three toppings: chorizo, ham, applewood-smoked bacon, spinach, mushroom, onion, bell peppers, tomato, gruyère, mozzarella and cheddar served with heirloom cherry tomatoes, choice of toast
Farm-Fresh Eggs 'Any Style'*$15.00
two eggs any style, choice of applewood-smoked bacon, sausage or canadian bacon with heirloom cherry tomatoes, choice of toast
Classic Benedict*$17.00
canadian bacon, toasted english muffin, hollandaise
Salmon Benedict*$18.00
smoked scottish salmon, toasted english muffin, hollandaise
Florentine Benedict*$16.00
spinach, heirloom tomato, toasted english muffin, hollandaise

Entrées

Huevos Sebastiano$15.00
cuban-style black beans, crispy tortilla, fire-roasted tomato ranchero sauce, avocado, cotija cheese, farm-fresh eggs "any style"
Biscuit + Gravy$15.00
poblano bacon biscuit smothered in black pepper gravy
Short Rib Hash*$16.00
braised short rib, two sunny side up eggs, sautéed spinach, fresno chili peppers, potatoes, onion hash
Chicken + Waffle$18.00
chef Tyson's fried chicken, pearl sugar waffles, honey butter, house-made hot sauce, ohio maple syrup
Power Breakfast*$18.00
three farm-fresh scrambled egg whites, spinach, grilled chicken breast, avocado, heirloom cherry tomatoes

What 790 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

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Opinionated
Orlando
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food came out a touch cold, but was tasty and beautifully plated. Service was decent.
AK
AngieK
Denver
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on July 30, 2022
overall5food4service4ambience4
The food selection was great to sample as a group. The rising Sun drink was amazing. Fun times! Thank you to Jeff the manager for making our experience amazing!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
So delicious. Every plate had me wanting more.
JY
JimmyY
Dallas
62 reviews
vip
5.0
62 reviews
Dined on July 17, 2022
overall5food4service4ambience4
Good service, food and atmosphere. Will be back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Denver
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
From greeting and seating outside, to server and Sommelier we had great menu choices, explanations , service, and great food. Casual yet very high quality of service, food and loved seating outside in Vail. Will return, Deborah & Family
TB
TaylorB
Denver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Leonora was amazing. The staff was incredible- Lance and their GM were so friendly and welcoming. We had our 15 month old and they bent over backwards to accommodate us. We had the pork belly (not to be missed!), ceviche, poke, Brussels and the 18oz bone in Buffalo ribeye. The kids mac and cheese was also excellent. Drinks were on point. I cannot say enough good things about this meal. Don't miss this if in Vail!
SP
SamP
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great small plates with plenty of flavor. Service was excellent. Will come back again.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 3, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Great dining experience in heart of Vail Village
VD
VeronicaD
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was absolutely delicious- some of the best we've had in Vail, but the staff is what really made our experience extra special! The Sommelier Garrett was knowledgeable and friendly- we enjoyed great wines and cocktails at a reasonable price! Our server Will was very attentive and made us feel comfortable and welcome throughout our experience. They had a unique kids menu that made our 6 year old daughter feel "extra fancy" and allowed her to have her own culinary experience (something that is rare when it comes to kid's menus)! We will absolutely be dining at Leonora again! They really went the extra mile with both food and service! Highly recommend!!
c
christinaj
Chicago
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The venue is exceptional, the food is scrumptious, the service is outstanding and experience is marvelous. Inside or outside weather depending, it’s a memorable experience. The new chef has re energized this remarkable jewel
AA
AnthonyA
Denver
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on June 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of the best restaurants we have been to in quite a while. The service was amazing, only surpassed by the absolutely incredible food.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was perfect! Thank you for making our experience so special!
L
Lovely
Denver
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on June 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
Food was amazing! Service and drinks also. Need to update the menu in food and allergy designations but the food was incredible!!! The music outside was too loud. Service was exemplary .
G
Greatbrunch
Las Vegas
17 reviews
vip
4.0
17 reviews
Dined on May 15, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
Solid breakfast. Not going to win any awards but it was good.
CA
ChristopherA
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and drink and great service. Our server was excellent.
LeonoraResponded on May 12, 2022Thank you very much for your kind remarks and feedback. It is a pleasure to know that you enjoyed your Mother's Day brunch. I have shared your comments with the team and hope that we can welcome you back to Leonora Restaurant soon.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service3ambience5
We went for Mother’s Day brunch. Unfortunately the host didn’t explain brunch included bottomless mimosas and he also didn’t offer us a high chair or booster seat despite our reservation requesting one. Not a great welcome but everything after was nice. Didn’t learn mimosas were included until we got the check. Oh well. Great food. Waitstaff was attentive and helpful.
LeonoraResponded on May 12, 2022Thank you very much for your feedback. I am sorry to hear that the start to your meal didn't meet expectations but we are pleased to know that the rest of the morning went well. I will share your comments with the team and hope that we have the opportunity to welcome you back soon.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
vip
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience5
Pork belly was amazing. Lamb was good. The octopus was not good. It did not taste fresh
R
Randalljc
Houston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Good and service was excellent. Every plate we tried was fantastic. The service was outstanding. Would highly recommend.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Mexico City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
Great place and food. Light was too much; felt like dining at the stadium before t place is beautiful and food awesome.
MR
MaryR
Philadelphia
16 reviews
vip
4.0
16 reviews
Dined on April 15, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience4
The Leonora offers guests a unique and delicious take for tapas dining. We found each of our dishes--albondigas, shrimp, and hummus-- masterfully prepared with just the right amount of spices to move the dish to an extraordinary level. The service is good, and the circular layout is pretty and eye-catching, but the creativity of the chef is what makes Leonora worth visiting again and again.
JF
JimFromPhiladelphia
Philadelphia
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was great! Staff was great! Skyler was the best!
SL
SuzyLK
New York Area
33 reviews
vip
5.0
33 reviews
Dined on April 3, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Warm, friendly & knowledgeable service and really good food!
TJ
ThomasJ
New York Area
33 reviews
vip
3.0
33 reviews
Dined on April 2, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience4
We’ve been to Leonora a number of times but last night was disappointing. Love their tapas menu but they offered less interesting choices and the quality was not up to previous visits. Will return in the summer where hopefully we can forget about last night.
PS
PatrickS
Raleigh
60 reviews
vip
4.0
60 reviews
Dined on April 1, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Excellent service. Food was well prepared. Well flavored with good temperature. A bit pricey for the serving size, even by tapas standards. Adequate wine list.
KR
KatherineR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
All of the tapas and cocktails were absolutely delicious. Staff and overall ambiance were very welcoming. Highly recommend!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was a great spot with fantastic food. I recco the meatballs and the octopus. Of course the homemade biscuits make sure u order at least one
A
Anmo
Dallas
17 reviews
vip
4.0
17 reviews
Dined on March 18, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience3
The food is amazing , every dish we had and dessert were delicious
ML
MicheleL
New York Area
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on March 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was delicious and enjoyed the Tapas style. The lamb chops were incredibly flavorful and done perfectly. Finish with the dolce de leche churros… you won’t regret it. Would go back again!
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rr13
Cincinnati
99 reviews
vip
5.0
99 reviews
Dined on March 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding for breakfast. Combination of buffet (excellent) or a la carte options. Comsidering the overall atmosphere and staff service, i would guess it's just as good for lunch and dinner. Cool wine cellar.. First class place.
OM
OlgaM
New Orleans
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was absolutely delicious but quite pricy, portions were very small.
ND
NicoleD
New York Area
11 reviews
vip
2.0
11 reviews
Dined on February 20, 2022
overall2food1service1ambience3
Terrible service, slow and language barrier. Boyfriends order was wrong, they did correct it but took a while then the eggs were over cooked. Salmon plate the bagel was disgusting. Home fries were great. Bottomless mimosas were tasty! But overall would not go back there again.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved our experience! We had excellent servers and waiters. We had an extremely memorable time with Garret! We wished we were there longer. Thank your Team Leonora!
KO
KanO
New England
28 reviews
vip
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on February 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Sort of a local favorite - secret spot - the tapas style is a great way to nosh w/friends and try some different preparations. The entree selection is very good - good steak, fish & pastas. Highlight might be the wine tower and what's inside! The sommelier is very knowledgable and provided us w/2 excellent varietals that we would have missed had we not asked for his help.
LeonoraResponded on February 15, 2022Thank you very much for your feedback. It was a pleasure serving you and we are pleased to learn that you enjoyed you evening. We all love working with the wine tower as well and hope to welcome you back to Leonora Restaurant soon.
LD
LarryD
Atlanta
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on February 13, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Leonora is a great place for small plates. It's a casual bar setting with really good food. Caesar Salad is great... a bit of a different twist on it with saffron in the dressing. Shishito peppers and octopus are both excellent appetizers. Elk Chop is really done well, and the Churros are amazing for dessert.
BP
BlairP
Yorkshire
2 reviews
vip
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 12, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Tapas were wonderful, steak was not good … service was good, ambiance was great!
P
Parkerd
Denver
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 10, 2022
overall2food2service5ambience3
The food was adequate but not outstanding by any means. We ordered lamb lollipop (nothing special), meatballs (too much sauce and ketchupy), shishito peppers (lots of aioli), chorizo reminded me of old El Paso. This place has potential but I feel they are in a rut. Service was excellent!
LeonoraResponded on February 11, 2022Thank you very much for your feedback and constructive criticism. We are disappointed to learn that we did not exceed your expectations with our cuisine. We appreciate you making us aware of your dissatisfaction and hope to welcome you back so that we may exceed your expectations on your next visit.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a fantastic dinner here. The service, food, and cocktails were spectacular. We will definitely be back. Kudos to management and the servers. We felt like family.
LeonoraResponded on February 11, 2022Thank you very much for your feedback. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your evening at Leonora Restaurant. We hope that we will have the opportunity to welcome you back again soon,
OT
OpenTable Diner
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Excellent food and service. European style and quality.
AF
AlisonF
Columbus
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Devin is an amazing waitress - always thrilled to have her as our server.
PM
PhilM
Atlanta
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great dinner We had ALL the tapas Devlin was awesome

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Contact tracing information collected

FAQs

Leonora is rated 4.8 stars by 790 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 7, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 17 times today

Experiences are available.

16 Vail Road, Vail, CO 81657

Additional information

Cross street
Meadow Drive
Neighborhood
Vail
Hours of operation
Breakfast Sat, Sun 7:00 am–11:00 am Dinner Wed–Sun 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
Cuisines
Tapas / Small Plates, Wine Bar, International
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Complimentary valet parking at the Sebastian Hotel Front Drive.
Public transit
We are on the Town of Vail's complimentary bus route.
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Kristen York
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.thesebastianvail.com/experience/leonora
Phone number
(970) 477-8050
Catering
Please call 970.477.8040 or visit www.thesebastianvail.com/meetings-events/groups-meetings for more information.
Private party facilities
We have a private dining room that seats up to 10 people. Please call 970.477.8020 for more information.
Private party contact
Leonora Reservations Inquiry: (970) 477-8050

Leonora

Make a reservation

Additional information

Bottomless Mimosas

Summer Dinner Series - South of the Border BBQ

Summer Dinner Series - Seafood BBQ & Boil

Octopus Asador

Poblano Bacon Biscuits

Mushroom Bolognese

Morning Beverages

Smoothie$9.00

Go Green Smoothie$12.00

Juice$7.00

Milk$6.00

Sebastian Bloody Mary$12.00

Mimosa$12.00

Bottomless Mimosas$20.00

Lavazza Espresso$7.00

Pot of Lavazza Classico Coffee$12.00

Classic Hot Chocolate$6.00

Rishi Tea$6.00

Sweets + Sides

Seasonal Fruit Platter$14.00

Freshly Baked Pastry Basket$12.00

Freshly Baked Pastry$5.00

Bagel$6.00

Poblano Bacon Biscuit$3.00

Toast$4.00

Charred Avocado$5.00

Herb-Roasted Skillet Potatoes$5.00

Breakfast Sausage$6.00

Canadian Bacon$6.00

Applewood-Smoked Bacon$6.00

Chicken Apple Sausage$6.00

Two Eggs 'Any Style'*$5.00

Buttermilk or Gluten-Free Pancake$6.00

Jalapeño-Cheddar Elk Sausage$7.00

Pearl Sugar Waffle$7.00

Healthy Start

Smoked Salmon Plate$21.00

Avocado Toast$16.00

House Made Granola$12.00

Steel-Cut Irish Oatmeal$10.00

Cereal$6.00

From the Griddle

Pancakes$15.00

Pearl Sugar Waffles$14.00

French Toast$16.00

Eggs + Bennies

Farm-Fresh Omelet*$16.00

Farm-Fresh Eggs 'Any Style'*$15.00

Classic Benedict*$17.00

Salmon Benedict*$18.00

Florentine Benedict*$16.00

Entrées

Huevos Sebastiano$15.00

Biscuit + Gravy$15.00

Short Rib Hash*$16.00

Chicken + Waffle$18.00

Power Breakfast*$18.00

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