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
SNACKS
Quail Eggs
spicy aïoli, celery salt, jalapeño
10
LEÑA BREAD
housemade miche, salted butter
5
Chipas
warm cheese buns, parmigiano-reggiano, olives, pickled jardinière
9
Blistered SHISHITO Peppers
parmigiano-reggiano
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 SPICY FRIED POTATOES
milk mayonnaise, tomato
10
CARVED Jamón
ibérico ham, aged 24 months
22
RAW BAR
CHILLED OCTOPUS
tomato tartare, red onion, preserved lemon
16
SEASONAL Oysters
half dozen, cava mignonette, nasty sauce
21
B.C. SHRIMP CEVICHE
kohlrabi crema, olive crumble, orange peel, laurel
18
daily clams
sliced garlic, olive oil, coriander, white wine
23
sea bream tartare
sweet green tomato, lime, nasty sauce, potato
16
TUNA SASHIMI
golden raisins, toasted pine nuts, milk mayonnaise
18
SARDINE TOASTS
cured & pickled sardines, gremolata, stracciatella cheese
14
DAILY ADDITION
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APPETIZERS
WATERCRESS SOUP
vegetable purée, broad beans, leeks
12
Romaine SALAD
charred rapini, anchovies, jamón, caesar vinaigrette
16
STRACCIATELLA CHEESE
house-pulled mozzarella, fava beans, seville orange marmalade, cornbread crumble
18
SPRING SALAD
pea shoots, red onion, lollo rossa lettuce, crème fraîche & herb vinaigrette
14
12 Vegetable Salad
milk mayonnaise, charred & raw vegetables, tomatillo & coriander dressing
15
Charred Beef Tartare
oyster mayonnaise, green olives, fennel bizcochos crackers
19
PORK BELLY
grapefruit, blood sausage, jalapeño jus
17
ENTRÉES
ATLANTIC SALMON
orange guajillo glaze, black beans, chorizo, charred sugar snap peas
28
CAPUNTI PASTA
hand-rolled squid ink noodles, baby squid, clams, tomato, ‘nduja sausage
29
GRILLED RABBIT
snails, chickpea rice, sweet peas
32
VEAL MILANESA
grilled veal paillard, duck egg, white anchovies, chimichurri, yucca fries
32
GARLIC SHRIMP
garlic & almond cream, lemon, asparagus, baby yukon gold potatoes
27
TAGLIOLINI NOODLES
fresh egg noodles, tomato sauce, basil, olives, creamed burrata
21
Ricotta Cannelloni
stuffed crêpes, nutmeg, green pepper tomato sauce, idiazabal cheese
24
whole roasted SEA BREAM
hazelnut & red pepper sauce, young leeks, coriander
42
BRAISED ORGANIC CHICKEN
laurel, lemon & saffron braise, mushrooms, potato purée
27
ANGUS BEEF RIBEYE STEAK
peperonata, 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.
SNACKS
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
13
SUSANA’S GAUCHO EMPANADAS
beef, egg, olives, chiminasty sauce
16
SMOKED JAMÓN CROQUETAS
sherry aïoli
14
SALT COD FRITTERS
caper & dill crema
13
LALA’S SPICY FRIED POTATOES
milk mayonnaise, tomato
10
CARVED JAMÓN
ibérico ham, aged 24 months
22
APPETIZERS
WATERCRESS SOUP
vegetable purée, leeks, broad beans
12
SEA BREAM CEVICHE
guajillo pepper aguachile, jicama, coriander, purple yam chips
16
BROKEN AVOCADO SALAD
kohlrabi, toasted pepitas, smoked paprika & orange vinaigrette
18
STRACCIATELLA CHEESE
house-pulled mozzarella, fava beans, cornbread crumble, seville orange marmalade
18
12 VEGETABLE SALAD
milk mayonnaise, charred & raw vegetables, tomatillo & coriander dressing
15
ROMAINE SALAD
charred rapini, anchovies, jamón, caesar vinaigrette
16
SPRING SALAD
pea shoots, red onion, lollo rossa lettuce, green apple, crème fraîche & herb vinaigrette
14
CHARRED BEEF TARTARE
oyster mayonnaise, green olives, fennel bizcochos crackers
19
SÁNDWICHES
BRISKET BURGER
hazelnut & red pepper spread, cremoso cheese, charred cucumber, endive
21
BLT
pork shoulder bacon, escarole lettuce, heirloom tomatoes, mustard mayonnaise
16
LEÑA GRILLED CHEESE
country ham, green olive pesto, provolone, pickled jardinière
16
ENTRÉES
RIGATONCINI PASTA
tamarack farms lamb ragoût, chickpeas, toasted cumin
22
SOPRESINI PASTA
fresh hand-folded noodles, chorizo, tomato, lemon breadcrumbs, parmigiano-reggiano
19
BRAISED ORGANIC CHICKEN
laurel, lemon & saffron braise, mushrooms, potato purée
26
B.C. SHRIMP OMELETTE
lightly scrambled eggs, chickpeas, potato tortilla
21
BUTLER’S STEAK & FRITES
grass-fed beef steak, fried quail eggs, sherry aïoli, chimichurri
29
FRESH PAPPARDELLE NOODLES
pesto genovese, zucchini, parmigiano-reggiano
18
FRESH TAGLIOLINI NOODLES
tomato sauce, basil, olives, creamed burrata cheese
19
ATLANTIC SALMON
potato-crusted, roasted piquillo & poblano peppers, lemon emulsion
27
SEARED CALAMARI
saffron & potato rice, prosciutto, artichokes, scallion oil
25
RICOTTA CANNELLONI
stuffed 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 10:00am-3:00pm
LIGHT PLATES
CARVED JAMÓN
ibérico ham, aged 24 months
22
LALA’S TORTILLA
spanish omelette layered with potatoes & sweet onion
6
WATERCRESS SOUP
vegetable purée, leeks, broad beans
12
12 VEGETABLE SALAD
milk mayonnaise, charred & raw vegetables, tomatillo & coriander dressing
15
B.C. SHRIMP CEVICHE
guajillo pepper aguachile, jicama, coriander, purple yam chips
18
EGGS & ENTRÉES
BREAKFAST 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
LEÑA GRILLED CHEESE
country ham, provolone, green olive pesto, jamón béchamel, fried egg
17
BUTLER’S STEAK & FRITES
grass-fed beef, fried quail eggs, sherry aïoli, chimichurri
29
ATLANTIC SALMON
potato-crusted, roasted piquillo & poblano peppers, lemon emulsion
27
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
3.5
MEDIALUNA
artisanal croissant, rock sugar
3.25
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
12
SIDES
GRIDDLED POTATOES
4
YUCCA FRIES
7
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
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.
Pastries
Alfajores
shortbread cookies, dulce de leche, coconut
3.5
Medialuna
artisanal croissant, rock sugar
3.25
A little bit more
CARVED JAMÓN
ibérico ham, aged 24 months
22
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
CHOCOLATE MOUSSE
passion fruit custard, hazelnuts
12
BURNT CHEESECAKE
lemon syrup, marinated citrus
13
CHURROS
warm spiced chocolate sauce
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
CAIPIROSKA
stoli blueberi vodka, demerara, blueberry lemon shrub
13
GIN SLIP
beefeater gin, elderflower liqueur, citrus, egg white
13
SPARKLING VESPUCCI
aperol, grapefruit, lemon, sparkling wine
14
THE PINK FAIRY ARMADILLO
absolut vodka, raspberry, lemon, raspberry balsamic, sparkling wine
14
LEÑA CAIPIRINHA
cachaça, lime, demerara sugar
13
TORREÓN
vino blanco, havana club 3 year old rum, cocchi americano, cactus pear, ginger beer
14
LEÑA CAESAR
dill-infused absolut vodka, fernet-branca, nasty sauce, walter caesar mix, jamón ibérico
14
NEGRONI DI TORINO
tanqueray gin, campari, cocchi vermouth di torino, orange
14
CUCUMBER CHILCANO
pisco brandy, maraschino liqueur, cucumber, lime, ginger beer
15
THE MOUNTAIN SONG
beefeater gin, cocchi rosa, sparkling wine
15
LEÑA
maker’s mark bourbon, fernet-branca, charred cedar, sour & scorched cherry
18
THE PINK PANTHER
ungava gin, cava rosé, ruby red grapefruit, hopped grapefruit bitters
18
PEDRO SOUR
yerba mate infused pisco el gobernador, ginger, egg white, angostura bitters, citrus
16
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 2:30PM
LALA’S TORTILLA
spanish omelette layered with potatoes & sweet onion
6
LEÑA GRILLED CHEESE
country ham, provolone, green olive pesto
12
Brisket Burger
hazelnut & red pepper spread, cremoso cheese, charred cucumber, endive
21
CHARRED CALAMARI
chili, fava beans, squid ink aïoli
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 SPICY FRIED POTATOES
milk mayonnaise, tomato
10
Blistered SHISHITO Peppers
parmigiano-reggiano
13
quail eggs
spicy aïoli, celery salt, jalapeño
10
OLIVES
house-marinated, lemon, chili, cinnamon
9
CARVED Jamón
ibérico ham, aged 24 months
22
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
2017 luigi bosca ‘a rosé is a rosé’, luján de cuyo, argentina
16 · 24 · 64
White
6oz · 9oz · 750ml
nv pinot grigio, san martino, veneto, italy
12 · 18 · 48
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
2015 chardonnay, keint-he ‘mia’s cuvée’, p.e.c, ontario
16 · 24 · 64
2016 albarín blanco, bodega pardevalles, tierra de león, spain
19 · 28 · 76
RED
6oz · 9oz · 750ml
nv mencía, el pequeno, bierzo, spain
12 · 18 · 48
2016 malbec, luigi bosca ‘la linda’, mendoza, argentina
13 · 19.5 · 52
2016 grenache-monastrell, atalaya ‘laya’, almansa, 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.”
