Lena Restaurante

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   Hilary

   Toronto

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   When I made a reservation at Lena, I mentioned in the booking that my father had been diagnosed with terminal cancer and that he was determined to start living life to the fullest. The first thing he wanted to do was revisit Lena, a restaurant he cherished from years ago. While I didn't have any specific requests, I mentioned that great service would mean a lot to us. From the moment we arrived, the team at Lena went above and beyond to make our experience special. They seated us in the best booth in the restaurant. The staff's warmth and attentiveness were immediately apparent, making us feel welcomed. One of the highlights was when they allowed my father to order a meal intended for two, Aurora’s chicken, just for himself, while I chose the noqui. This thoughtful gesture made him feel special and allowed him to enjoy his favorite meal. Our server was incredibly attentive, ensuring we had everything we needed throughout our visit. In a particularly touching moment, she even remade his coffee because he was in the restroom when it had cooled down. I was so moved by the kindness of the staff that I found myself tearing up as I thanked her for making our time so special. I felt a bit embarrassed for crying, but she was so compassionate. As for the food, it was nothing short of amazing. Each dish was beautifully presented and delicious. To top it all off, the chef came out to say hello, which was such a lovely gesture. Overall, our experience at Lena was wonderful and memorable. The combination of exceptional service, delicious food, and a warm atmosphere made it a perfect outing for my father. I am incredibly grateful to the staff for making this meal special during such a challenging time. I highly recommend Lena to anyone looking for a fantastic dining experience. Thank you, Lena, for creating a beautiful memory for us.
   

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   Cathie

   Toronto

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   The food was absolutely wonderful. My husband had the salmon which he said he really enjoyed. I had the braised short ribs that were out of this world. We will definitely be going back!
   

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   Corinne

   Toronto

   2 reviews

   3.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   I used to love this restaurant, but it's slipping. The only staff that seemed to be working hard was the bartender, our waiter was not around much, we had to order another glass of wine from someone else on the floor. Even my greeting as I arrived seemed like I was an inconvenience. Too bad.
   

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   Matt

   Toronto

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Server was exceptional. Always have a great time at Lena!
   

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   Sanjay

   VIP

   Toronto

   34 reviews

   5.0

   34 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great restaurant -- great location, lively and bustling place, really good food and very attentive service.
   

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   Shie

   Toronto

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   It was a good experience ,would highly recommend the chef personally serve the food for us and explains the dish.
   

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   Navina

   Toronto

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   We had the roasted mushrooms, burrata, and smoked kingfish ceviche as apps. Mushrooms were my favourite, tasted so creamy and flavourful. The ceviche was so good, the fish and gooseberries paired so nicely. Burrata was creamy and paired deliciously with the salad and radish. For entrees, we had the paella and rabbit and escargot dish. Paella had shrimps, scallops, mussels, squid, peas, chickpeas- amazing combo! For drinks, we had the BUENOS AIRES, potent but delicious. Great range of food!
   

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   Jennifer

   Toronto

   10 reviews

   5.0

   10 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Beautiful restaurant and yummy food. My mom and I shared the rib eye with roasted veg. Delicious.
   

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   Gabriel

   Toronto

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   I went to this place knowing the type of food they serve. I found what I was looking for. Even though it's hard to make the local food of a place in another country, the chef managed to present great dishes with tastes that are very close to the original, or a good version of it. I loved the yuca fries. They were spot on and brought beautiful memories. I would come back to this place!
   

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    Ram

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Great food and wine selection. Great service. Food was cooked perfectly and tasted great
    

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