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
TO SHARE
Quail Eggs
spicy aïoli, celery salt, jalapeño
10
LEÑA BREAD
housemade miche, salted butter
5
Salt Cod Fritters
caper & dill crema
13
LALA’S SPICY FRIED POTATOES
milk mayonnaise, tomato
10
YUCA FRIES
sherry aïoli
9
Blistered SHISHITO Peppers
parmigiano-reggiano
10
Smoked Jamón Croquetas
sherry aïoli
14
Susana’s Gaucho Empanadas
beef, egg, olives, chiminasty sauce
16
WHIPPED SHRIMP PÂTÉ
smoked paprika, lemon, crème fraîche, artichokes
16
CHARRED CALAMARI PINTXO
garlic, chilies, leña spice
14
CARVED Jamón
spanish serrano ham, aged 24 months
22
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, whipped shrimp pâté, tuna ceviche, tanner crab legs
78
APPETIZERS
ROAST CHICKEN SOUP
swiss chard, pastina, mint
12
Romaine SALAD
charred rapini, anchovies, jamón, caesar vinaigrette
16
STRACCIATELLA BURRATA
house-pulled mozzarella, marinated eggplant, saffron & raisin gastrique, grilled bread
18
ARUGULA SALAD
pear, sherry 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
DAILY CLAMS
sliced garlic, olive oil, coriander, white wine
21
ENTRÉES
ATLANTIC SALMON
orange guajillo glaze, squash & legume stew, salmon caviar, crème fraîche
28
GARLIC SHRIMP
garlic & almond cream, lemon, rapini, baby yukon gold potatoes
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
TONNARELLI PASTA
tomato sauce, basil, olives, creamed burrata cheese
22
ROAST LAMB SIRLOIN
gnocchi, goat cheese cream, minted peas
32
Ricotta Cannelloni
stuffed crêpes, nutmeg, green pepper tomato sauce, idiazabal cheese
24
WHOLE ROASTED PLAICE SOLE
saffron & potato rice, lemon, yellow wax beans
39
BRAISED ORGANIC CHICKEN
egg, lemon & saffron braise, mushrooms, potato purée
27
GRILLED OCTOPUS
roasted fennel, fermented red pepper sauce, crispy brussels sprouts
29
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
SMOKED JAMÓN CROQUETAS
sherry aïoli
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
22
APPETIZERS
ROAST CHICKEN SOUP
swiss chard, pastina, mint
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, marinated eggplant, saffron & raisin gastrique, grilled bread
18
12 VEGETABLE SALAD
milk mayonnaise, charred & raw vegetables, tomatillo & coriander dressing
15
ROMAINE SALAD
charred rapini, anchovies, jamón, caesar vinaigrette
16
ARUGULA SALAD
pear, sherry vinaigrette
14
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
17
ENTRÉES
SEA BASS
roasted fennel, fermented red pepper sauce, grilled lemon
29
LINGUINE PASTA
shrimp, garlic, chili, olive oil
25
TONNARELLI PASTA
tomato sauce, basil, olives, creamed burrata cheese
21
RIGATONCINI PASTA
tamarack farms lamb ragoût, chickpeas, toasted cumin
22
FRESH PAPPARDELLE PASTA
pesto genovese, zucchini, parmigiano-reggiano
18
ATLANTIC SALMON
squash & legume stew, orange guajillo glaze, hominy corn, chives
27
7OZ GRASS-FED BUTLER’S STEAK
fried quail eggs, sherry aïoli, chimichurri & fries
29
CHORIZO OMELETTE
lightly scrambled eggs, chickpeas, potato tortilla
18
EL COBBO
charred chicken, romaine lettuce, quail eggs, chickpea spread, ibérico cheese, cherry tomatoes
25
BRAISED ORGANIC CHICKEN
egg, lemon & saffron braise, mushrooms, potato purée
26
SEARED CALAMARI
baby potatoes, charred tomatillo, arugula, kale, green tomato
25
RICOTTA CANNELLONI
stuffed crêpes, nutmeg, green pepper tomato sauce, idiazabal cheese
22
6OZ BEEF TENDERLOIN BROCHETTE
fried quail eggs, 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
22
ROAST CHICKEN SOUP
swiss chard, pastina, mint
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 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
17
BUTLER’S STEAK & FRITES
grass-fed beef, fried quail eggs, sherry aïoli, chimichurri
29
ATLANTIC SALMON
squash & legume stew, orange guajillo glaze, hominy corn, chives
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
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
12
SIDES
GRIDDLED POTATOES
4
YUCA 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
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
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
WARM RICE PUDDING
guava, cinnamon, port wine
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
CAIPIROSKA
absolut vodka, blueberry basil shrub, lime
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
TORREÓN
vino blanco, havana club 3 year old rum, cocchi americano, cactus pear, ginger beer
14
ALLSPICE MARGARITA
olmeca gold tequila, ancho reyes chile liqueur, cinnamon, lime
14
LALA-COLADA
havana club 3 year old rum, cream sherry, pineapple, lime, coconut cream
14
BREAKFAST IN KENTUCKY
jim beam black bourbon, chile liqueur, orange marmalade, lemon, angostura bitters
15
NEGRONI DI GUERRA
dillon’s gin, campari, guerra sweet vermouth
15
CAFÉ MEXICANA
sauza silver tequila, coffee-infused guerra sweet & dry vermouths, campari, angostura bitters
16
RUM MANHATTAN
santa teresa gran reserva 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 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
CARLITO SANDWICH
country ham, provolone, green olive pesto, jardinière
12
Brisket Burger
hazelnut & red pepper spread, cremoso cheese, charred cucumber, endive
21
CHARRED CALAMARI PINTXO
garlic, chilies, leña spice
14
SUSANA’S GAUCHO EMPANADAS
beef, egg, olives, chiminasty sauce
16
SMOKED JAMÓN CROQUETAS
sherry aïoli
14
CARVED JAMÓN
spanish serrano ham, aged 24 months
22
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
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, whipped shrimp pâté, tuna ceviche, tanner crab legs
78
Please note: Throughout Winterlicious (Jan. 25 to Feb. 7) we will be offering a slightly reduced à la carte menu.
Wines by the Glass
SPARKLING
5oz · 750ml
nv cava brut nature, el celleret, spain
12.5 · 62
nv cava rosé, can xá, spain
15 · 75
nv g.h. mumm ‘cordon rouge’ brut, champagne, france
30 · 150
ROSÉ
6oz · 9oz · 750ml
2016 trediberri langhe rosato, italy
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
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, salentein ‘portillo’, uco valley, argentina
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 rosso, san martino, veneto, italy
12 · 18 · 48
2016 malbec, argento ‘esquinas’, mendoza, argentina
13 · 19.5 · 52
2015 tempranillo, viña bujanda, rioja, spain
15 · 22.5 · 60
2010 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
20 · 30 · 80
$84 prix fixe
choice of app, main & dessert
(excludes tax & gratuity)
CAVIAR & CHIPS
crispy yuca, crème fraîche, pickled onion, herbs
–
BEEF TENDERLOIN CARPACCIO
tomatillo salsa verde, lemon, fingerling chips, aïoli
GRILLED OCTOPUS
avocado, red onion, salted potatoes, picual olive oil
POTATO GNOCCHI CACIO E PEPE
black pepper, parmigiano-reggiano, cauliflower
BAY SCALLOPS
potato cream, cornbread & chorizo crumble, kale, olive oil
–
ARCTIC CHAR & MUSSELS
lobster, cranberry beans, mussel cream, smoked paprika
GRILLED BEEF STRIP LOIN
parmesan & piquillo pepper pastry, blood sausage jus, chimichurri
ROAST PORK CHOP
charred grapes, baby potatoes, chili garlic rapini, toasted cumin
HABANERO & CITRUS SPICED CORNISH HEN
truffle caldoso rice, wild mushrooms
EGGPLANT RIGATONCINI
fresh whole egg noodles, tomato passata, creamed ricotta, basil
–
CHOCOLATE TART
clove & cumin shortbread, crème fraîche ice cream
CONDENSED MILK TORTE
coffee syrup, condensed milk custard
STRAWBERRIES & CREAM
port wine syrup, mascarpone cream, candied hazelnuts
QUESO Y MEMBRILLO
selection of italian & spanish cheeses, fennel bizcochos, honey
–
ALFAJORES
shortbread, dulce de leche, coconut
“Leña is an ode to matriarchal ideals at the table, to that style of cooking that percolates in all of us cooks.”
