Lena Restaurante

What is Lena Restaurante? Anchoring the historic corner of Yonge and Richmond at Saks Fifth Avenue, Leña Restaurante is an Oliver & Bonacini dining destination named in honour of Chef Anthony Walsh’s Argentine mother-in-law, Elena. Designed across multiple glamorous levels by DesignAgency, the space features dramatic octagonal marble bar tops, velvet-lined booths, polished brass details, and the moody lower-level lounge Bar Lala. It serves as a stylish crossroads where Financial District dealmakers, theatregoers, and casual shoppers cross paths over South American fare influenced by Spanish and Italian roots.

Lena Restaurante Menu & What to Order Chef-driven menus lean heavily into authentic Argentine techniques, wood-fired flavours, and deeply seasoned comfort dishes. Start with Susana’s Gaucho Empanadas stuffed with spiced beef, hard-boiled egg, and olives served alongside punchy "chiminasty" dipping sauce, or split the Leña Onion Bread Fugazzetta topped with mascarpone fondue. For mains, order the grilled Choripán with chimichurri and salsa criolla or the charcoal-grilled steak frites, pairing your meal with a Spanish Tempranillo or a handcrafted cocktail like the Café con Leche.

Know Before You Go Reservations via OpenTable are strongly recommended for midday business lunches and weekend dinners, though the lively ground-floor bar easily accommodates walk-in diners. Subterranean PATH access and proximity to Queen subway station make transit seamless in bad weather, while paid parking garages are available across the street at CF Toronto Eaton Centre. Check ahead for special promotions like their popular weekday afternoon happy hour and Saturday brunch service.