The Vibrant Essence of South American Cooking
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176 Yonge St.,
Toronto, ON M5C 2L7
(416) 507-3378
The Vibrant Essence of South American Cooking
Visit Us
176 Yonge St.,
Toronto, ON M5C 2L7
(416) 507-3378
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PLATOS PEQUEÑOS
SMALL PLATES
Quail Eggs
bravas aïoli, celery salt, jalapeño
10
PAN
housemade bread, salted butter
5
Chipas
parmigiano-reggiano buns, olives, pickled jardinière
9
Blistered SHISHITO Peppers
reggianito, ají
13
Smoked Jamón Croquetas
sherry aïoli
14
Susana’s Gaucho Empanadas
beef, egg, olives, chiminasty sauce
16
Salt Cod Fritters
caper & dill crema
13
Lala’s patatas bravas
pil-pil, milk mayonnaise
10
Jamón
ibérico, aged 24 months
18
MARISCOS
Seafood
OCTOPUS SALAD
tomato tartare, red onion, preserved lemon
16
Oysters
half dozen, cava mignonette, nasty sauce
21
SIDESTRIPE PRAWN CEVICHE
kohlrabi crema, olive crumble, orange peel, laurel
18
daily clams
sliced garlic, olive oil, coriander, albariño
23
sea bream tartare
sweet green tomato, lime, nasty sauce, potato
16
TUNA CRUDO
golden raisins, toasted pine nuts, milk mayonnaise
18
SARDINES
cured & pickled, gremolata, stracciatella, crostini
14
DAILY ADDITION
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Entradas
Appetizers
WATERCRESS SOUP
vegetable purée, broad beans, leeks
12
Romaine
charred rapini, anchovies, jamón, caesar vinaigrette
16
Leña Stracciatella
house-pulled mozzarella, fava beans, seville orange marmalade, cornbread crumble
18
SPRING PEA SALAD
pea shoots, red onion, lollo rossa, crème fraîche & herb vinaigrette
14
12 Vegetable Escabeche
milk mayonnaise, charred & raw vegetables, tomatillo & coriander dressing
15
Charred Beef Tartare
oyster mayonnaise, green olives, fennel bizcochos
19
PORK BELLY
grapefruit, morcilla, jalapeño jus
17
PLATOS PRINCIPALES
ENTRÉES
WILD HAKE
orange guajillo glaze, black beans, chorizo, charred sugar snap peas
32
CAPUNTI
hand-rolled squid ink noodles, baby squid, clams, tomato, ‘nduja sausage
29
GRILLED RABBIT
snails, garbanzo rice, sweet peas
32
LAMB ASADO
lamb t-bone, veal strip loin, chorizo, morcilla, savoy cabbage, chimichurri
42
SHRIMP À LA PLANCHA
garlic & almond cream, lemon, asparagus, baby yukon gold potatoes
27
TAGLIOLINI
fresh egg noodles, tomato sauce, basil, olives, creamed burrata
21
Ricotta Cannelloni
crêpes, nutmeg, green pepper tomato sauce, idiazabal cheese
24
whole roasted SEA BREAM
hazelnut romesco, young leeks, coriander emulsion
42
pollo Doña aurora
organic chicken, laurel, lemon & saffron braise, mushrooms, potato purée
27
angus rib eye
peperonata, duck egg, yukon gold chips, chimichurri
46
Please inform us of any allergies. We will do our utmost to accommodate, though we are unable to guarantee an allergen-free kitchen.
PLATOS PEQUEÑOS
SMALL PLATES
CHIPAS
parmigiano-reggiano buns, olives,
pickled jardinière
9
QUAIL EGGS
bravas aïoli, celery salt, jalapeño
10
PAN
housemade bread, salted butter
5
BLISTERED SHISHITO PEPPERS
reggianito, ají
12
SUSANA’S GAUCHO EMPANADAS
beef, egg, olives, chiminasty sauce
16
SMOKED JAMÓN CROQUETAS
sherry aïoli
14
SALT COD FRITTERS
caper & dill crema
12
LALA’S PATATAS BRAVAS
pil-pil, milk mayonnaise
10
JAMÓN
ibérico, aged 24 months
22
Entradas
Appetizers
WATERCRESS SOUP
vegetable purée, leeks, broad beans
12
SEA BREAM CRUDO
guajillo pepper aguachile, jicama, coriander, purple yam chips
16
BROKEN AVOCADO SALAD
kohlrabi, toasted pepitas, smoked paprika & orange vinaigrette
18
LEÑA STRACCIATELLA
house-pulled mozzarella, fava beans, cornbread crumble, seville orange marmalade
18
12 VEGETABLE ESCABECHE
milk mayonnaise, charred & raw vegetables, tomatillo & coriander dressing
15
ROMAINE
charred rapini, anchovies, jamón, caesar vinaigrette
16
SPRING PEA SALAD
pea shoots, red onion, lollo rossa, crème fraîche & herb vinaigrette
14
CHARRED BEEF TARTARE
oyster mayonnaise, green olives, fennel bizcochos
19
SÁNDWICHES
BRISKET BURGER
hazelnut romesco, cremoso cheese, charred cucumber, endive
21
BLT
seared pork shoulder bacon, escarole greens, heirloom tomato, mustard mayonnaise
16
PAN DE MIGA
jamón blanco, green olive pesto, provolone, pickled jardinière
16
PLATOS PRINCIPALES
ENTRÉES
RIGATONCINI
tamarack farms lamb ragoût, chickpeas, toasted cumin
22
SOPRESINI
fresh hand-folded noodles, chorizo, tomato, lemon breadcrumbs, parmigiano-reggiano
19
POLLO DOÑA AURORA
organic chicken, laurel, lemon & saffron braise, mushrooms, potato purée
26
KING CRAB REVUELTO
lightly scrambled eggs, chickpeas, tortilla
23
WELLINGTON COUNTY BUTLER’S STEAK
grass-fed beef, fried quail eggs, sherry aïoli, chimichurri, yucca fries
29
PAPPARDELLE
pesto genovese, zucchini, parmigiano-reggiano
18
TAGLIOLINI
fresh egg noodles, tomato sauce, basil, olives, creamed burrata
19
STEELHEAD TROUT
potato-crusted, egg emulsion, roasted piquillo & poblano peppers
27
CALAMARETTI
baby squid, saffron & potato rice, guanciale, artichokes, scallion oil
25
RICOTTA CANNELLONI
crêpes, nutmeg, green pepper tomato sauce, idiazabal cheese
22
Please inform us of any allergies. We will do our utmost to accommodate, though we are unable to guarantee an allergen-free kitchen.
Weekend Brunch
Served every Saturday & Sunday from 10:00-15:00
PLATOS LIGEROS
LIGHT PLATES
JAMÓN
ibérico, aged 24 months
22
LALA’S TORTILLA
yukon gold potatoes, egg, spanish onion, bay leaf
6
WATERCRESS SOUP
vegetable purée, leeks, broad beans
12
12 VEGETABLE ESCABECHE
milk mayonnaise, charred & raw vegetables, tomatillo & coriander dressing
15
MUDDLED FRESH FRUIT COUPE
seasonal fruit, limoncello, mint
13
DULCE DE LECHE PARFAIT
vanilla yoghurt, pineapple, macadamia nuts, coconut granola
14
SIDESTRIPE PRAWN CEVICHE
guajillo pepper aguachile, jicama, coriander, purple yam chips
18
HUEVOS Y ENTRADAS
EGGS & ENTRÉES
BREAKFAST EMPANADAS
poached eggs, chimichurri
18
REVUELTO
scrambled eggs, smoked salmon, asparagus
16
NORTHERN WOODS MUSHROOM OMELETTE
sautéed greens, shoestring potatoes, provolone, tomato jam
15
GARBANZO TOASTS
chickpea spread, smoked paprika, oven-dried tomato, avocado
14
add poached eggs +4
THE FULL GAUCHO
leña spiced egg, morcilla, jamón, mushrooms, potatoes à la plancha
19
PAN DE MIGA
ham & provolone, jamón béchamel, fried egg
17
WELLINGTON COUNTY BUTLER’S STEAK
grass-fed beef, fried quail eggs, sherry aïoli, chimichurri, yucca fries
29
STEELHEAD TROUT
potato-crusted, roasted piquillo & poblano peppers, egg emulsion
27
BRISKET BURGER
hazelnut romesco, cremoso cheese, charred cucumber, endive
21
SWEETS
ALFAJORES
shortbread, dulce de leche, coconut
3.5
MEDIALUNA
artisanal croissant, rock sugar
3.25
SEVILLE ORANGE CRÊPES
ricotta, toasted almonds, vincotto
14
CHURROS
soma mayan chocolate
12
SIDES
GRIDDLED POTATOES
4
YUCCA FRIES
sherry aïoli
7
LEÑA SMOKED SALMON
9
AVOCADO
1.75
Beverages
Leña is proud to serve custom blended and roasted coffees & loose leaf teas
from our friends at Propeller Coffee Co. and The Honest Leaf.
LEÑA CAESAR
dill-infused absolut vodka, fernet-branca, nasty sauce, walter caesar mix, jamón ibérico
14
VALENCIA
smirnoff vodka, pacharán pamplonica vermouth, orange juice topped with trapiche sparkling wine
12
APEROL SPRITZ
aperol topped with trapiche sparkling wine
14
Freshly Pressed Juice
6
Maracuyá
passion fruit, sugar cane, lime
7.5
Pera Crush
cactus pear, apple, xocolatl mole bitters
7.5
Pablo Palmer
citrus-infused tereré, honey, mint
5
LEÑA Green Juice
7
Please inform us of any allergies. We will do our utmost to accommodate, though we are unable to guarantee an allergen-free kitchen.
Facturas
Pastries
Alfajores
shortbread, dulce de leche, coconut
3.5
Medialuna
artisanal croissant, rock sugar
3.25
Sustancia
A little bit more
JAMÓN
ibérico, aged 24 months
22
MIXED BERRY PARFAIT
vanilla yoghurt, coconut granola, macadamia nuts, mint
11
BUTTERMILK PANCAKES
maple syrup, dulce de leche, caramelized apple
14
LALA’S TORTILLA
yukon gold potatoes, egg, spanish onion, bay leaf
6
NORTHERN WOODS MUSHROOM OMELETTE
sautéed greens, shoestring potatoes, provolone, tomato jam
15
AVOCADO TOASTS
chickpea spread, smoked paprika, oven-dried tomato, olive oil
14
add poached eggs +4
SAUSAGE & EGGS
herb fried eggs, griddled potatoes, onion flatbread
15
Beverages
Leña is proud to serve custom blended and roasted coffees & loose leaf teas
from our friends at Propeller Coffee Co. and The Honest Leaf.
Espresso
2.5
Latte
3.5
CAPPUCCINO
3.25
Loose Leaf Tea
ginger yerba mate, serene, “sangria” red rooibos, earl grey, english breakfast, sencha
3
Freshly Pressed Juice
6
Maracuyá
passion fruit, sugar cane, lime
7.5
Pera Crush
cactus pear, apple, xocolatl mole bitters
7.5
Pablo Palmer
citrus-infused tereré, honey, mint
5
LEÑA Green Juice
7
Please inform us of any allergies. We will do our utmost to accommodate, though we are unable to guarantee an allergen-free kitchen.
Dessert
MOUSSE DE CHOCOLATE
passion fruit custard, hazelnuts
12
TORTA DE QUESO
burnt cheesecake, marinated citrus
13
CHURROS
soma mayan chocolate
12
DULCE DE LECHE FLAN
caramel, lime zest
12
SORBETS & ICE CREAMS
daily selection
9
CHEESE & QUINCE
spanish & italian selection
14
Please inform us of any allergies. We will do our utmost to accommodate, though we are unable to guarantee an allergen-free kitchen.
COCKTAILS
TORREÓN
vino blanco, havana club 3 year old rum, cocchi americano, cactus pear, ginger beer
14
SIN CORBATA
beefeater gin, rinquinquin à la pêche liqueur, thyme syrup, fever-tree tonic
14
CAIPIROSKA
stoli blueberi vodka, demerara, blueberry lemon shrub
14
LA HORA DE VERMUT
tanqueray gin, alvear fino, carpano classic vermouth, angostura bitters, olive
14
LEÑA CAESAR
dill-infused absolut vodka, fernet-branca, nasty sauce, walter caesar mix, jamón ibérico
14
PEDRO SOUR
yerba mate infused pisco el gobernador, ginger, egg white, angostura bitters, citrus
16
FERNET & COLA
fernet-branca, bottled cola
8
NEGRONI DI TORINO
tanqueray gin, campari, cocchi vermouth di torino, orange
14
MOBRANCA
brancamenta, havana club 3 year old rum, mint, lime, tonic
14
THE PINK PANTHER
ungava gin, cava rosé, ruby red grapefruit, hopped grapefruit bitters
18
LEÑA
maker’s mark bourbon, fernet-branca, charred cedar, sour & scorched cherry
18
LAVENDA BRISA
tromba reposado, lavender & rosemary syrup, hibiscus bitters
24
MEHRAZ’S OLD FASHIONED
glenlivet founder’s reserve scotch, lapsang souchong tea syrup, angostura bitters
21
VERMOUTH · AMARI · Xérès
Whether stirred in a Negroni di Torino or served straight up, we invite you to sip from our curated collection of vermouth, sherry and amari—staples in Latin American households and gatherings.
¡Aclamaciones!
BAR BITES
AVAILABLE FROM 14H30
LALA’S TORTILLA
yukon gold potatoes, egg, spanish onion, bay leaf
6
carlito
ham, green olive pesto & provolone pan de miga
12
Brisket Burger
hazelnut romesco, cremoso cheese, charred cucumber, endive
21
Calamari À la plancha
charred squid, chili, fava beans, squid ink
14
SUSANA’S GAUCHO EMPANADAS
beef, egg, olives, chiminasty sauce
16
SMOKED JAMÓN CROQUETAS
sherry aïoli
14
SALT COD FRITTERS
caper & dill crema
13
marcona almonds
sea salt
8
Lala’s Patatas Bravas
pil-pil, milk mayonnaise
10
Blistered SHISHITO Peppers
reggianito, ají
13
quail eggs
bravas aïoli, celery salt, jalapeño
10
OLIVES
house-marinated, lemon, chili, cinnamon
9
Jamón
ibérico, aged 24 months
22
oysters
half dozen, cava mignonette, nasty sauce
21
Please inform us of any allergies. We will do our utmost to accommodate, though we are unable to guarantee an allergen-free kitchen.
Wines by the Glass
SPARKLING
5oz · 750ml
nv cava, maria casanovas by leña, spain
12.5 · 62
nv cava rosé, can xá, spain
15 · 75
2010 sparkling brut, paulo laureano ‘inventum’, portugal
18 · 90
nv perrier-jouët grand brut, champagne, france
30 · 150
ROSÉ
6oz · 9oz · 750ml
2016 rosado garnacha, artadi ‘artazuri’, navarra, spain
16 · 24 · —
White
6oz · 9oz · 750ml
nv pinot grigio, san martino, veneto, italy
12 · 18 · —
2016 moscatel, torres ‘viña esmeralda’, catalunya, spain
12.5 · 18.5 · 50
2016 torrontés, piattelli ‘reserve’, mendoza, argentina
13.5 · 20 · 54
2016 verdejo, bodegas val de vid, rueda, spain
14 · 21 · 56
2017 pinot grigio, callia, san juan, argentina
14.5 · 21.5 · 58
2016 viognier, dominio de punctum, la mancha, spain
15 · 22.5 · 60
2017 sauvignon blanc, salentein ‘portillo’, uco valley, argentina
15 · 22.5 · 60
2016 chardonnay, catena, mendoza, argentina
17 · 24 · 68
2016 albarín blanco, bodega pardevalles, tierra de león, spain
19 · 28 · 76
RED
6oz · 9oz · 750ml
nv mencía, el pequeno, bierzo, spain
12 · 18 · —
2016 malbec, luigi bosca ‘la linda’, mendoza, argentina
13 · 19.5 · 52
2015 grenache-cabernet, parés baltà ‘mas petit’, penedès, spain
14 · 21 · 56
2014 tempranillo, viña bujanda, rioja, spain
15 · 22.5 · 60
2014 aragonez, album reserva, alentejano, portugal
16 · 24 · 64
2015 pinot noir, puntí ferrer, maule valley, chile
17 · 25.5 · 68
2015 malbec, tomero, uco valley, argentina
18 · 27 · 72
2016 cabernet sauvignon, salentein ‘reserve’, uco valley, argentina
20 · 30 · 80
“Leña is an ode to matriarchal ideals at the table, to that style of cooking that percolates in all of us cooks.”
