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Lena Restaurante

4.4
4.4
2826 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
South American

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 103 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
Chef Anthony Walsh is the driving force behind Leña, a stylish homage to South American cuisine, with unique Spanish and Italian influences. Named after Chef Walsh’s mother-in-law, Elena, from whom he draws a wealth of culinary inspiration, Leña spans three floors at the Saks Fifth Avenue flagship store at Yonge & Richmond.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    South American, Argentinean, Spanish
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat 11:00 am–2:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Bar Mon, Tue 11:45 am–10:00 pm Wed, Thu 11:45 am–11:00 pm Fri 11:45 am–12:00 am Dinner Mon, Tue 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (416) 507-3378
  • Website
    http://www.lenarestaurante.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Leña’s private dining rooms and semi-private dining space are ideal for intimate dinners, breakfast meetings and everything in between. Gather around the table for a family-style feast or traditional plated meal, inspired by the vibrant and rich culture of South America.
  • Private party contact
    lenapdr@oliverbonacini.com: (416) 507-3378
  • Location
    176 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON M5C 2L7
  • Neighborhood
    Financial District
  • Cross street
    Richmond Street
  • Parking details
    Underground paid parking available at the Yonge and Shuter Parkade or Nathan Phillips Square Garage at Queen and Bay.
  • Public transit
    Queen Street Subway Station, walk South along Yonge Street<br />King Street Subway Stations, walk North along Yonge Street
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wine
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Experiences

  • Bar Bites

    Multiple dates available
    Indulge in tasty bar bites that always deliver on flavour! Kindly note that our menu is limited to this selection from 2:30–4:45pm. From crispy yuca fries to our crowd favourite Leña bacon burger, there are plenty of enjoyable options for everyone at the table. Join us for a mid-day pick-me-up and don't forget to stack your experience with Happy Hour drinks from 2:30-5pm!
    Bar Bites Photo

  • New Year's Eve

    CA$99.00 per person

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    Add a little Latin flair to your New Year’s Eve celebration! Join us on Sunday, December 31 from 5pm for a four-course prix fixe dinner and enjoy a delicious celebratory spread for $99. Executive Chef Doug Penfold has crafted an exclusive menu of flavour-packed favourites and special selections for a delightful culinary finale to 2024. As you soak in our dining room’s Art Deco vibes and boisterous energy, make sure to treat yourself to a handcrafted cocktail or bottle of bubbly and join us as we cheers to the year ahead!
    New Year's Eve Photo

Offers

  • Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Sat - 2:30 PM - 5:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    Join us for a round of wallet-friendly drinks at Leña every Monday to Saturday from 2:30–6pm! Take a seat in our Insta-worthy bar, or grab a table in the dining room and check out our bar bites menu on offer daily throughout happy hour.

    Happy Hour Photo

  • Saturday Brunch

    Multiple dates available
    Sat - 11:00 AM - 2:30 PM
    Whether you’re shopping up an appetite at the Eaton Centre, or getting friends together for a weekend catch up, we invite you to grab a table at Leña on Saturdays from 11:00am–2:30pm for one the best brunches in downtown Toronto! From savoury breakfast empanadas to sweet French toast with a dulce de leche twist and even a full gaucho breakfast for extra hungry visitors, our South American-inspired brunch menu with Spanish and Italian influences has something to suit every style.

    Saturday Brunch Photo

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What 2,826 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Old Toronto

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Old Toronto

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Lena Restaurante offers a vibrant atmosphere perfect for celebrating special occasions. Diners frequently praise the "amazing steak" and "exceptional service." The menu features flavorful dishes with a Latin twist, though some wish for more vegan options. The setting is charming, making it ideal for both intimate dinners and lively gatherings.

2,826 Reviews

  1. Leonora

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was ok but nothing exceptional, a glass of red wine for $29 way over price!

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  2. Maryse

    London

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fun place for Happy Hour and/or dinner, food is delicious.

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  3. Alena

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    I finally decided to give Lena a second chance after attempting to dine a few years back ( had to leave after waiting for a server for almost half an hour), and I wish I didn’t. Slow service, average cocktails and very low quality of food. Beef tartare was okay so as empanadas, ceviche was basically a salad with quinoa and a few flakes of smoked fish. And the biggest disappointment of the night was $125 seafood paella, which was burnt. The saddest part of it all was that instead of trying to fix it, our server decided to educate me that paella is supposed to be that way. $350 for one of the worst dining experiences in Toronto.

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  4. Martyna

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the experience- customer service was great 😊

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  5. John

    Toronto

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Friendly, welcoming and attentive staff. Elisabeth and her team were very pleasant and helpful. Quick service, delicious meal and great wine. Well done

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  6. Ignacio

    Montreal

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and the food was good. Ambience was great, real candlelight dinner with comfortable seating

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  7. KathrinM

    Toronto

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    It's a much larger restaurant than it looks from the outside. Inside, there are nooks and quite romantic corners for couples to enjoy a meal. The overall ambiance reminds me of a speak easy. I loved it!

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  8. Robyn

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Fantastic food and service, I was expecting based on other reviews. The flavours were complex and balanced. What was unexpected (and a delight!) was that Leña Restaurant also served excellent coffee and non-alcoholic cocktails. I get the impression that every detail of the menu had been carefully thought out.

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  9. Amanda

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall experience was mediocre. Our waiter disappeared for a long period of time and thus water glasses were left empty, and we were not checked on. I had a cocktail that tasted soapy. I didn’t drink it but wasn’t asked about it. Salmon was overcooked. Burgers, avocado salad and fries were great. Took 30 minutes for wine to arrive. Sangria had an odd taste. All 4 diners were not impressed. Had to go look for someone to get our bill after waiting an extended period.

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  10. Rob

    Toronto

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service! The first visit to Lena for my friends. They loved the experience.

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FAQs

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Lena Restaurante is rated 4.4 stars by 2826 OpenTable diners.

Lena Restaurante does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 103 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Lena Restaurante

176 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON M5C 2L7

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Richmond Street
  • Neighborhood
    Financial District
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat 11:00 am–2:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Bar Mon, Tue 11:45 am–10:00 pm Wed, Thu 11:45 am–11:00 pm Fri 11:45 am–12:00 am Dinner Mon, Tue 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    South American, Argentinean, Spanish
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Underground paid parking available at the Yonge and Shuter Parkade or Nathan Phillips Square Garage at Queen and Bay.
  • Public transit
    Queen Street Subway Station, walk South along Yonge StreetKing Street Subway Stations, walk North along Yonge Street
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.lenarestaurante.com/
  • Phone number
    (416) 507-3378
  • Private party facilities
    Leña’s private dining rooms and semi-private dining space are ideal for intimate dinners, breakfast meetings and everything in between. Gather around the table for a family-style feast or traditional plated meal, inspired by the vibrant and rich culture of South America.
  • Private party contact
    lenapdr@oliverbonacini.com: (416) 507-3378
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