How does ordering work?
- Order directly from the menu, no need to finalize ahead of time however, order has to be placed at the same time.
- Food will be served family style, no individual plates.
- Dietary restrictions should be communicated at the time of booking.
Is there a dress code?
Leitao does not have a dress code.
How do I reserve a Leitao pig dinner?
Can I bring balloon or other decorations?
Leitao is unable to accommodate balloons or other decorations due to the intimate and limited space of our location.
What is Leitao’s cancelation policy?
Individual Reservations (Up to 8 Guests)
No cancellation fee applies for reservations of up to 8 guests made through our Resy platform. We kindly request advance notice of any cancellations.
Group Reservations (9+ Guests)
For parties of 9 or more, a deposit is required at the time of booking. This deposit is fully refundable when cancellations are made at least two weeks prior to the reservation date.
Event Tickets
Event-specific cancellation policies are outlined on individual event pages.
Can I purchase a gift card?
Do I need a reservation?
Making a reservation is HIGHLY recommended! All our seating, including bar seating, is available on
Resy. We will do our best to accommodate walk-ins if seats are available. Groups of 9 to 24 must make reservations through our
reservation form here.
Is the outdoor seating heated/cooled?
Both our Sidewalk seating area and Roadway Patio have heaters. We do have fans for hot days.
The Roadway seating is covered and protected from light rain.
View our photos here.
Why doesn’t anyone answer the phone?
To ensure the best in-person experience for all our guests, we have removed the phones from our restaurant to focus on making your dinner with us truly amazing. Instead of phone calls, we communicate through the
contact us form.
Rest assured, all form submissions are answered promptly.
Can I bring a cake, is there a fee?
Yes, outside cakes are welcome. A $25 cutting fee will be added to the table's bill. Reach out to us in advance if you need to drop the cake off early.
Is there a min/max party size?
Leitao is a small restaurant we only have space for parties of up to 25 guest. Full restaurant buyouts are not an option. Reservations for groups of 2 to 8 can be made on Resy. Larger groups up to 25 will need to fill out the form on our
Large Group Reservations page.
What if I’m running late?
We reserve tables in 2-hour blocks. If you’re running late, we’re unable to extend your end time. For example, arriving 15 minutes late means you’ll have 1 hour and 45 minutes at your table. Don’t worry—we’ll expedite your order so you can still enjoy your meal. If you arrive more than 30 minutes late, we may not be able to seat you, as it could affect the next reservation.
Can I pay with inKind?
Leitao is no longer accepting inKind payments in person or online.
Is Leitao pet friendly?
We love pets! In line with NY health code regulations, pets are welcome on our patio, but unfortunately, they are not permitted indoors.
Can I play my own music?
Leitao has one audio system for the entire location. This means we can't play specific music for your event or party.
Does Letiao have TV’s, projectors?
We do not have any TV's or projectors available, they just don't match our vibe.
Can I host a party in the outdoor areas?
Nope. We have to respect our neighbors and can not have parties in our outdoor space. We limit also limit our sidewalk and roadway seating to groups of 4.
Do you have a Brunch Menu?
No. We are open for brunch on weekends but our menu is the same as our weekly dinner menu.
View our menu here.
Do you have photos of the different dining areas listed on Resy?
Can Leitao accommodate vegan / gluten free / dairy free…
We are unable to change how we cook our dishes but we do have a little something on our menu that can work for most diets. Head to our
menu page and select any allergies or dietary restrictions.
Can I rent out the entire restaurant?
Leitao is a local spot that we want to keep open for everyone. Because of this we do not rent out the entire space for private events.
Can I bring a bottle of wine? Is there a cork fee?
We offer a curated selection of Portuguese wines that pair perfectly with our food. However, if you wish to bring your own special bottle of wine, we allow a maximum of two bottles and charge a corkage fee of $50 per bottle. Simply let us know when you arrive.
*magnum size bottles will not be accommodated