The Vibrant Essence of South American Cooking
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176 Yonge St.,
Toronto, ON M5C 2L7
(416) 507-3378
Visit Us
176 Yonge St., Toronto, ON M5C 2L7
(416) 507-3378
Please note: For the duration of Summerlicious (July 5-21, 2019), we will be running a slightly reduced à la carte menu.
TO SHARE
Quail Eggs
spicy aïoli, celery salt, jalapeño
10
LEÑA BREAD
housemade miche, salted butter
5
LALA’S SPICY FRIED POTATOES
milk mayonnaise, tomato
10
Salt Cod Fritters
caper & dill crema
13
YUCA FRIES
sherry aïoli
9
Blistered SHISHITO Peppers
parmigiano-reggiano
10
GRILLED MUSHROOM PINTXO
skewered wild mushrooms, roasted garlic, red onion salsa
14
Susana’s Gaucho Empanadas
beef, egg, olives, chiminasty sauce
16
CHILLED MUSSELS ESCABECHE
spiced olive oil, hearts of palm, sherry vinegar, chips
17
CHARRED CALAMARI
garlic, chilies, leña spice
14
CARVED Jamón
spanish serrano ham, aged 24 months
23
Chipas
warm cheese buns, parmigiano-reggiano, olives, pickled jardinière
9
BRANZINO TARTARE
sweet green tomato, lime, nasty sauce, potato
17
RAW BAR
available every Wednesday to Friday from 5pm
$1 Oysters
Enjoy $1 oysters with the purchase of a bottle of wine, while quantities last
SMOKED SALMON CEVICHE
jalapeño leche de tigre, avocado crema, green olives, dill, taro chips
18
TUNA CEVICHE
lime, coconut, purple yam, nasty sauce
19
SEAFOOD TOWER
oysters, smoked salmon ceviche, branzino tartare, tuna ceviche, chilled mussels escabeche, tanner crab legs
86
APPETIZERS
TOMATO SOUP
grilled red onion, coco bianco beans, chicken broth, oven-dried tomato, basil
12
Romaine SALAD
anchovies, jamón, caesar vinaigrette, kale croutons, parmigiano-reggiano
16
STRACCIATELLA BURRATA
house-pulled mozzarella, tamarack farms orange marmalade, capers, grilled bread
18
ARUGULA SALAD
lemon horseradish vinaigrette, marcona almonds, grape gastrique
15
12 Vegetable Salad
milk mayonnaise, charred & raw vegetables, tomatillo & coriander dressing
15
Charred Beef Tartare
oyster mayonnaise, green olives, fennel bizcochos crackers
19
SARDINES
candied lemon, baby potatoes, green pepper, sherry aïoli
16
ENTRÉES
ATLANTIC SALMON
spiced cauliflower, eggplant, saffron, barberries
29
GARLIC SHRIMP
piquillo pepper sauce, grilled scallions, sweet peas
33
BRISKET BURGER
hazelnut & red pepper spread, cremoso cheese, charred cucumber, endive
21
VEAL MILANESA
grilled veal paillard, duck egg, white anchovies, chimichurri, yuca fries
32
FUSILLI PASTA
fresh squid ink noodles, baby squid, clams, tomato, ‘nduja pork sausage
29
SPAGHETTI
tomato sauce, basil, olives, creamed burrata cheese
22
ROAST LAMB SIRLOIN
oregano marinade, cornmeal polenta, asparagus, taleggio cream
34
Ricotta Cannelloni
stuffed crêpes, nutmeg, green pepper tomato sauce, idiazabal cheese
24
ROASTED COD
sidestripe prawns, charred sea asparagus rice, lemon fava beans
29
BRAISED ORGANIC CHICKEN
egg, lemon & saffron braise, mushrooms, potato purée
28
PIRI PIRI GRILLED OCTOPUS
tomato & chickpea confit, lemon, fresh herbs, cornbread
34
7OZ GRASS-FED BUTLER’S STEAK
roasted mushrooms, jus, chimichurri & fries
31
12OZ BEEF TENDERLOIN BROCHETTE
roasted mushrooms, jus, chimichurri & fries
34
10OZ BEEF RIB EYE STEAK
roasted mushrooms, jus, chimichurri & fries
47
Please inform us of any allergies. We will do our utmost to accommodate, though we are unable to guarantee an allergen-free kitchen.
TO SHARE
CHIPAS
warm cheese buns, parmigiano-reggiano, olives, pickled jardinière
9
QUAIL EGGS
spicy aïoli, celery salt, jalapeño
10
LEÑA BREAD
housemade miche, salted butter
5
BLISTERED SHISHITO PEPPERS
parmigiano-reggiano
10
SUSANA’S GAUCHO EMPANADAS
beef, egg, olives, chiminasty sauce
16
GRILLED MUSHROOM PINTXO
skewered wild mushrooms, roasted garlic, red onion salsa
14
SALT COD FRITTERS
caper & dill crema
13
LALA’S SPICY FRIED POTATOES
milk mayonnaise, tomato
10
YUCA FRIES
sherry aïoli
9
CARVED JAMÓN
spanish serrano ham, aged 24 months
23
APPETIZERS
TOMATO SOUP
grilled red onion, coco bianco beans, chicken broth, oven-dried tomato, basil
12
CHARRED BEEF TARTARE
oyster mayonnaise, green olives, fennel bizcochos crackers
19
BROKEN AVOCADO SALAD
kohlrabi, toasted pepitas, smoked paprika & orange vinaigrette
18
add chicken or salmon +10
STRACCIATELLA BURRATA
house-pulled mozzarella, capers, tamarack farms orange marmalade, grilled bread
18
12 VEGETABLE SALAD
milk mayonnaise, charred & raw vegetables, tomatillo & coriander dressing
15
ROMAINE SALAD
anchovies, jamón, caesar vinaigrette, kale croutons, parmigiano-reggiano
16
ARUGULA SALAD
lemon horseradish vinaigrette, marcona almonds, grape gastrique
15
SÁNDWICHES
BRISKET BURGER
hazelnut & red pepper spread, cremoso cheese, charred cucumber, endive
21
BLT
pork shoulder bacon, heirloom tomatoes, escarole lettuce, mustard mayonnaise
17
CHIMICHURRI STEAK
grilled flat iron steak, papo seco bun, iceberg lettuce, tomato, aïoli
22
PAN DE MIGA
country ham, provolone, green olive pesto, pickled jardinière
18
ENTRÉES
GRILLED SEA BASS
piquillo pepper sauce, potato, sweet peas, spring onion
29
LINGUINE & CLAM PASTA
garlic, chilies, olive oil, parsley
26
SPAGHETTI
tomato sauce, basil, olives, creamed burrata cheese
21
CASARECCE PASTA
fennel & ancho pork sausage, broccoli florets, tomato passata, chilies
22
POTATO GNOCCHI
pesto genovese, zucchini, parmigiano-reggiano
19
ATLANTIC SALMON
roasted saffron cauliflower, kohlrabi cream, barberries, fennel pollen
28
7OZ GRASS-FED BUTLER’S STEAK
fried quail eggs, asparagus, sherry aïoli, chimichurri & fries
29
CHORIZO OMELETTE
paprika & pork sausage, chickpeas, potato tortilla, leeks
17
EL COBBO
grilled piri piri chicken, romaine lettuce, egg, valdéon blue cheese, avocado, cherry tomatoes
25
BRAISED ORGANIC CHICKEN
egg, lemon & saffron braise, mushrooms, potato purée
27
SEARED CALAMARI
baby potatoes, charred tomatillo, arugula, kale, green tomato
26
RICOTTA CANNELLONI
stuffed crêpes, nutmeg, green pepper tomato sauce, idiazabal cheese
22
6OZ BEEF TENDERLOIN BROCHETTE
fried quail eggs, asparagus, sherry aïoli, chimichurri & fries
26
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 10:00am-3:00pm
LIGHT PLATES
CARVED JAMÓN
spanish serrano ham, aged 24 months
23
TOMATO SOUP
grilled red onion, coco bianco beans, chicken broth, basil, oven-dried tomato
12
LALA’S TORTILLA
spanish omelette layered with potatoes & sweet onion
6
12 VEGETABLE SALAD
milk mayonnaise, charred & raw vegetables, tomatillo & coriander dressing
15
EGGS & ENTRÉES
BREAKFAST BEEF EMPANADAS
poached eggs, griddled potatoes, chimichurri
19
SMOKED SALMON SCRAMBLE
asparagus, crème fraîche, onion & parmesan flatbread
16
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
THE FULL GAUCHO
herbed fried eggs, blood sausage, pork shoulder bacon, mushrooms, griddled potatoes
19
PAN DE MIGA
country ham, provolone, green olive pesto, jamón béchamel, fried egg
18
BUTLER’S STEAK & FRITES
grass-fed beef, fried quail eggs, asparagus, sherry aïoli, chimichurri
29
ATLANTIC SALMON
roasted saffron cauliflower, kohlrabi cream, barberries, fennel pollen
28
BRISKET BURGER
hazelnut & red pepper spread, cremoso cheese, charred cucumber, endive
21
SWEETS
MUDDLED FRESH FRUIT COUPE
seasonal fruit, limoncello, mint
13
ALFAJORES
shortbread cookies, dulce de leche, coconut
4
MEDIALUNA
artisanal croissant, rock sugar
3.75
DULCE DE LECHE PARFAIT
vanilla yoghurt, pineapple, macadamia nuts, coconut granola
14
SEVILLE ORANGE CRÊPES
ricotta, toasted almonds, vincotto
14
CHURROS
warm spiced chocolate sauce
14
SIDES
GRIDDLED POTATOES
4
YUCA FRIES
9
LEÑA SMOKED SALMON
9
PORK SHOULDER BACON
6
BLOOD SAUSAGE
6
AVOCADO
2
ONION & PARMESAN FLATBREAD
1.5
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
BREAKFAST IN KENTUCKY
jim beam black bourbon, chile liqueur, orange marmalade, lemon, angostura bitters
15
THE MOUNTAIN SONG
beefeater gin, cocchi rosa, sparkling wine
15
APEROL SPRITZ
aperol topped with trapiche sparkling wine
14
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
Freshly Pressed Juice
6
Please inform us of any allergies. We will do our utmost to accommodate, though we are unable to guarantee an allergen-free kitchen.
Pastries
Alfajores
shortbread cookies, dulce de leche, coconut
4
Medialuna
artisanal croissant, rock sugar
3.75
A little bit more
CARVED JAMÓN
spanish serrano ham, aged 24 months
23
MIXED BERRY PARFAIT
vanilla yoghurt, coconut granola, macadamia nuts, mint
11
BUTTERMILK PANCAKES
maple syrup, dulce de leche, fresh berries
14
LALA’S TORTILLA
spanish omelette layered with potatoes & sweet onion
6
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
BACON & EGGS
pork shoulder bacon, herbed fried eggs, onion & parmesan flatbread, griddled potatoes
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
CHURROS
warm spiced chocolate sauce
14
CHOCOLATE MOUSSE
passion fruit custard, hazelnuts
12
BURNT CHEESECAKE
lemon syrup, marinated citrus
13
PEAR & ALMOND TART
almond frangipane, crème fraîche ice cream
12
SORBETS & ICE CREAMS
daily selection
9
CHEESE & QUINCE
spanish & italian selection
18
Please inform us of any allergies. We will do our utmost to accommodate, though we are unable to guarantee an allergen-free kitchen.
COCKTAILS
GIN SLIP
beefeater gin, elderflower liqueur, citrus, egg white
13
RED SANGRIA
cinnamon brandy, dillon’s selby strawberry rhubarb vodka, cocchi rossa rojo vino, cranberry, apple, lemon, soda
13
SPARKLING VESPUCCI
aperol, grapefruit, lemon, sparkling wine
14
THE PINK FAIRY ARMADILLO
absolut vodka, raspberry, lemon, raspberry balsamic, sparkling wine
14
TORREÓN
vino blanco, el dorado 3 year old rum, cocchi americano, cactus pear, ginger beer
14
LEÑA MOJITO
el dorado 3 year old rum, emu amontillado wine, demerara mint syrup, soda
14
ALLSPICE MARGARITA
olmeca gold tequila, ancho reyes chile liqueur, cinnamon, lime
14
ROCK CANDY
pisco, chambord, pineapple, lemon, tajín rim
14
EDEN
tanqueray gin, dillon’s selby elderflower liqueur, grapefruit, basil, rhuarb, lemon
14
FABA
pisco, grapefruit, lemon, aquafaba
15
NEGRONI DI GUERRA
dillon’s gin, campari, guerra sweet vermouth
15
RUM MANHATTAN
el dorado 5 year old rum, guerra red vermouth, vanilla
18
LEÑA
bulleit bourbon, cynar, maraschino
18
THE PINK PANTHER
ungava gin, cava rosé, ruby red grapefruit, hopped grapefruit bitters
18
VERMOUTH · AMARI · Xérès
Whether stirred in a Negroni di Guerra 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 2:30PM
CARVED JAMÓN
spanish serrano ham, aged 24 months
23
PAN DE MIGA SANDWICH
country ham, provolone, green olive pesto, pickled jardinière
14
Brisket Burger
hazelnut & red pepper spread, cremoso cheese, charred cucumber, endive
21
CHARRED CALAMARI
garlic, chilies, leña spice
14
SUSANA’S GAUCHO EMPANADAS
beef, egg, olives, chiminasty sauce
16
MUSHROOM EMPANADAS
caramelized onion, ancho pepper, chiminasty sauce
14
LALA’S TORTILLA
spanish omelette layered with potatoes & sweet onion
6
GRILLED MUSHROOM PINTXO
skewered wild mushrooms, roasted garlic, red onion salsa
14
SALT COD FRITTERS
caper & dill crema
13
MARCONA ALMONDS
sea salt
8
LALA’S SPICY FRIED POTATOES
milk mayonnaise, tomato
10
BLISTERED SHISHITO PEPPERS
parmigiano-reggiano
10
QUAIL EGGS
spicy aïoli, celery salt, jalapeño
10
OLIVES
house-marinated, lemon, chilies, cinnamon
9
12 VEGETABLE SALAD
milk mayonnaise, charred & raw vegetables, tomatillo & coriander dressing
15
AVAILABLE WEDNESDAY TO FRIDAY FROM 5PM
$1 OYSTERS
with the purchase of a bottle of wine, while quantities last
SMOKED SALMON CEVICHE
jalapeño leche de tigre, avocado crema, green olives, dill, taro chips
18
TUNA CEVICHE
lime, coconut, purple yam, nasty sauce
19
SEAFOOD TOWER
oysters, smoked salmon ceviche, branzino tartare, tuna ceviche, chilled mussels escabeche, tanner crab legs
86
Wines by the Glass
SPARKLING
5oz · 750ml
nv cava brut nature, el celleret, spain
13 · 62
nv cava rosé, can xá, spain
15 · 75
nv lambrusco, medici ermete ‘i quercioli’, emilia-romagna, italy
12 · 58
nv g.h. mumm ‘cordon rouge’ brut, champagne, france
30 · 150
ROSÉ
6oz · 9oz · 750ml
2018 torres ‘sangre de toro’, spain
15 · 22.5 · 60
White
6oz · 9oz · 750ml
nv sauvignon blanc, nicolas idiart, loire valley, france
13 · 18 · 48
2017 moscatel, torres ‘viña esmeralda’, catalunya, spain
13 · 19 · 50
2017 verdejo, bodegas val de vid, rueda, spain
14 · 21 · 56
2017 pinot grigio, callia, san juan, argentina
14.5 · 21.5 · 58
2017 viognier, dominio de punctum, la mancha, spain
15 · 22.5 · 60
2018 sauvignon blanc, casa lunardi, veneto, italy
16 · 24 · 64
2017 chardonnay, catena, mendoza, argentina
17 · 25.5 · 68
2017 albariño, morra o conto, rias baixas, spain
18 · 27 · 72
RED
6oz · 9oz · 750ml
nv syrah, nicolas idiart, loire valley, france
13 · 18 · 48
2016 malbec, argento ‘esquinas’, mendoza, argentina
13 · 19.5 · 52
2016 tempranillo, viña bujanda, rioja, spain
15 · 22.5 · 60
2010 grenache, monasterio de las viñas ‘gran reserva’, cariñena, spain
16 · 24 · 64
2017 pinot noir, viña echeverría ‘gran reserva’, casablanca valley, chile
17 · 25.5 · 68
2017 malbec, callia reserva, mendoza, argentina
17 · 25.5 · 68
2016 cabernet sauvignon, salentein ‘reserve’, uco valley, argentina
19 · 28 · 72
$28 Lunch
choice of app, main & dessert
(excludes tax & gratuity)
CHILLED AVOCADO & CUCUMBER SOUP
charred cucumber, baby shrimp, spiced cornbread crumble
ALBACORE TUNA CRUDO
capers, egg & lemon emulsion, taro chips, endive
LEÑA CHOPPED SALAD
sugar snap pea vinaigrette, iceberg lettuce, radicchio, pecorino cheese
MUSHROOM EMPANADAS
caramelized onion, marinated piquillo peppers, tomato
–
ATLANTIC SALMON
pan-seared, chickpea crêpe, lemon crème fraîche, mixed herbs, zucchini
SHAVED LAMB SANDWICH
papo seco bun, mustard mayo, piquillo peppers, chimichurri
SWEET & SOUR AGRODOLCE CHICKEN
roast chicken thighs, honey, olives, caramelized fennel, baby potato
RIGATONI PASTA
ricotta, creamed corn, basil, chilies, wilted greens
–
MEDIALUNA
seared argentinian pastry, roasted pineapple compote, sour cream ice cream
FLOURLESS CHOCOLATE CAKE
dulce de leche, coconut crumble
MILK TART
vanilla, condensed milk, yolk custard
$43 Dinner
choice of app, main & dessert
(excludes tax & gratuity)
CHARRED CUCUMBER & AVOCADO CHILLED SOUP
bay scallop & shrimp ceviche, cilantro, spiced cornbread crumble
ALBACORE TUNA TARTARE
capers, egg & lemon emulsion, taro chips, endive
LEÑA CHOPPED SALAD
sugar snap pea vinaigrette, iceberg lettuce, radicchio, asparagus, pecorino cheese
GAUCHO MUSHROOM EMPANADAS
caramelized onion, cumin, smoked paprika, marinated piquillo peppers
–
PAN-SEARED SALMON
salmon caviar, chickpea pancake, mixed herbs, zucchini, chickpea purée
GRILLED VEAL LOIN MILANESA
tomato jam, white anchovy, chimichurri, crushed potato
ROAST CHICKEN WITH OLIVES & HONEY
chicken breast, sherry vinegar, caramelized fennel, fregola
PAPPARDELLE PASTA
creamed corn, ricotta, basil, chilies, wilted greens
–
MEDIALUNA
seared argentinian pastry, roasted pineapple compote, sour cream ice cream
FLOURLESS CHOCOLATE CAKE
dulce de leche, coconut crumble
MILK TART
vanilla, condensed milk, yolk custard
“Leña is an ode to matriarchal ideals at the table, to that style of cooking that percolates in all of us cooks.”
