Picked this spot for girly night. We loved it here! Such a pretty spot and food was delicious. Met the chef and learned about the private dining room and tasting experience. We cant wait to be back! read more

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Came here for brunch. Friend and I got the patio table and it was very cute. Food was good, we had the salmon Benedict which you can't go wrong. Shared the avocado toast and it was a bit sour/citric but it was nicely presented. Most of the food on the brunch menu u comes with salad and the hash brown. Service was great and attentive! read more

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A beautiful restaurant serving phenomenal food with great, attentive service, what more can you ask for? We came here for brunch and everything was spectacular! I ordered the avocado toast with poached egg. It was amazing! Will be coming back for more. read more

Lyla - Avocado toast with poached egg - Mediterranean Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Lyla Toronto recently has a new chef and used to work for Osteria Giulia and Sammerco. They have a la carte menu and 4 courses prefix menu. We ordered one prefix menu, petit seafood platter, uni spaghetti, brussel sprouts with anchovies, and bread pudding. The 4 courses menu comes with the beef tarter, mushroom risotto, Japanese madai filet, and finished off with bread pudding. All the courses gave me surprise. I cannot say it has WOW factor, but generally it is very good for the price point. Also for the dessert, the bread pudding is the best in Toronto. Now comes with cons tonight. No oysters for seafood platter, but the waiter is very nice to offer extra portion of blue fin tuna tartar, we are happy for the substitution. The worst course is the uni spaghetti. The reason I came here for dinner is the uni spaghetti, and I must say it is not what I expected! The spaghetti is like udon, very chewy. The uni cream sauce cannot fix well with the spaghetti. I must say mix review for me. I recommended the prefix menu, it cannot go wrong. The chef put the best of everything in this menu. read more

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We had team dinner at this place. Great seafood options. Love the tartare and Ousters - paired with white wine. Great vibe in the restaurant. The servers are also very sweet. read more

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The restaurant is so pretty and the service was very good. The servers checked in periodically to make sure we have everything we needed. The ambiance and vibe is all there and a great spot for a night out. I came for brunch and the food was not very good. I got the avocado toast, the portion was small, and the toast was burnt on the bottom. My friend got the eggs benedict with smoked salmon, it had very little salmon, and the eggs sat on soft white bread rather than an english muffin/sourdough. Overall, we both left hungry and not very satisfied. I would not come back for brunch, but given the service and ambiance, maybe I will try their dinner. read more

Lyla - Avocado toast - Mediterranean Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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We had quite the exceptional experience at Lyla last week for dinner. Executive chef and team have concocted a fall-inspired menu that combines homey, comforting flavours with the elevation of finer dining. Starting off with Prosecco + caviar was a great way to open up the table and stir conversation between our guests. Following that, the food was delicious, but what I want to note in particular was how HOT the dishes were served-- piping and steaming! As well, the portions were large! Not often you find large portions in upscale environments. We will definitely be back! read more

Lyla - Mediterranean Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

All hits no missesss!!! Food and service are phenomenal, beautiful dark aesthetic, really suggest the beef tartare. Perfect sharing plates too read more

Lyla - Mediterranean Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I went to brunch. They said they just started serving brunch so it was completely empty. The space is beautiful and the staff is so friendly. I got the steak and eggs and it was good. read more

Lyla - Steak and eggs - Mediterranean Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

We came to celebrate a milestone and initially thought the restaurant was closed because they had their curtains drawn, so don't be almost fooled like we were! Inside the space is dark and intimate, with soft lighting and is the perfect atmosphere for a romantic date. We had the tuna credo, pawn stuff farfalle, and the grilled octopus. All of them were excellent choices, as each dish was well prepared and quite delightful. We were surprised by the generous portion of the octopus, as there were four large tentacles for us to share. I particularly like the pasta dish, as each bow tie was stuffed full and plump with prawn. I've never seen this before, so it was a new dish for me. Even the tuna credo deserves a shout out, as the fatty tuna paired so well with the fresh citrus and shaved fennel. Would definitely recommend for a romantic night out. read more

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The Scurred Duck Breast were FIRE. Nice spot to take your romantic partner for dinner. My girlfriend wanted the Tuna Credio. She enjoyed her meal, Nice people working here. Food is a bit on the pricey side, but its worth it to me. read more

I went to Lyla to celebrate my friend's birthday with a group of 15 people, and I had a pretty good experience overall. Our server was attentive throughout the meal, always refilling our water glasses when they were getting low. For my meal, I ordered the Paccheri Alla Gin, a simple yet flavourful pasta dish with guanciale and San Marzano tomatoes. It was rich in flavour but not too heavy, I really liked the meaty tomato flavour. I also had the chance to try a bit of my friend's Gnocchi Alla Romana, which was an interesting take on gnocchi. They were large, soft sheets that had the texture of mashed potatoes. It was a bit heavier, but I enjoyed it as well. I also liked that everyone's food came out at the same time, so no one had to wait for others to dig in. When it came time to pay, our server was able to split the bill for the group, which was really convenient, especially since some restaurants don't accommodate large parties. Since we had a big group, there was an automatic 20% gratuity added to each of our bills. read more

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Came here initially for one of my friend's birthday dinners and immediately re-visited this spot with my family. Lyla has become one of my favorite spots downtown. The interior is beautiful - dark and dimly lit, perfect for a date night or a relaxed dinner with friends. The Mediterranean-inspired menu is thoughtful and flavorful. We tried: - Crispy Cauliflower - Spanish Croquettes - Branzino - Australian Lamb Chops - Moroccan Octopus Standouts for me: Branzino as a main, Cauliflower + Croquettes as apps. Service, atmosphere, and food were all amazing. read more

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I don't have a bad thing to say about Lyla. Group of 8 booked in advance with a pre-set menu. We opted for Family style dishes consisting of crispy cauliflower, beef tartar, greek salad, lamb chops, striploin, pasta, branzino and finished with chocolate mousse and basque cheesecake dessert. I have no idea where to start because it was all phenomenal. To start: we did mention we had a tight timeline and the services were amazing rolling out the dishes and asking us if we wanted to speed up or slow down service. Crispy cauliflower dish was surprisingly my favourite app and the lamb chops were done SO well but would go for the striploin also as a close second. The basque cheesecake was a great finish with it being not too sweet and very light after a spectacular array of dishes all cooked and presented so well at a larger scale. Will absolutely recommend and come back read more

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The food was exquisite and delicious, beautifully presented, and the ingredients were fresh. The service was professional and attentive, and the environment was elegant and comfortable. Overall, it was a very good experience. read more

I'm a regular at several local Toronto restaurants - Lyla included - and I realized I should start contributing semi regular reviews as I appreciate how important they are for prospective customers. I have consistently supported Lyla since their opening a couple of years ago. I have taken my girlfriend for date nights, sat at the bar own my own to enjoy a cocktail or bowl of pasta (or both), had a quick mother/son drink, hosted my Dad and my girlfriend for a more formal dinner, and even encouraged my girlfriend to organize a girls night there. The service has consistently been thoughtful and on point. The cocktails are excellent; the wine list dynamic/good for pairing. And the food, particularly the pasta dishes, is excellent. 5+ stars all around. Cheers, Max read more

An elevated dinner experience! Toronto has no shortage of fine dining, but this restaurant feels like it's carving out something unique. If you're looking for an experience that's both elevated and approachable, blending Mediterranean brightness with indulgent steakhouse comfort, this is absolutely worth a visit. The scallops Rockefeller are a must! Cocktails were phenomenal with attention to every detail. From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere struck the right balance between chic and inviting. The service was attentive without ever feeling rushed, which let us really savor the evening. Coat check was a nice gesture as well! Reservation was easy to make and seating was prompt at arrival. read more

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Nice place for brunch. Some staff very attentive while others not so much. Asked for a napkin, server forgot. Ordered a tea and took a long time because the bartender stepped away. It was a regular tea bag with sugar and milk. Food and prices was decent so would give them a try again. read more

Beautiful new restaurant in the Liberty Village area. Buzzing with action the service here was spot on. Our waiter was amazing firat class fun and professional. He took care of business. Got the chef and owners to come by and say hello for that extra special. The food here was spot on with everything we had. We enjoyed the tasting menu which had a 4 courses to choose from. The steak tartar was so yummy, was one of the best I have had in a while. The fish was perfectly cooked with excellent flavors. The bar had some great drinks including some nice wines and the espresso martini was worth a mention. Overall I would recommend Lyla for almost any occasion. Birthdays, celebrations and more. Average price per person was $200 read more

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More of a 3.5 rating. The service is lovely and the venue is dark and gorgeous, the menus are very heavy (lol). We decided to give it a try for dinner since we live a building away and were excited to see something new take over this spot. Do I think this is what this location needs - sadly probably not, being so hidden and within a residential street although a nice restaurant is welcomed it's almost too much for a spot I would want to come back to regularly. The drinks are delicious!! I definitely recommend coming by and grabbing a drink at the bar- the food, unfortunately non memorable- it all just seemed "too much." It wasn't bad but sometimes you just want what you ordered to be what it usually is- not completely done up. Especially for a neighbourhood spot- The menu is a little too elevated for something I would want to come back to especially with all the other options in this city. read more

Decided to try this new "local" restaurant run by experienced restaurateurs. This is a "real time" review orchestrated by Ovie, our friendly and fantastic server. First impression. Dark restaurant. Perfect date night for a Friday night (it's Saturday though). Can't comment on neighborhood because not from Toronto. Also can't comment on parking. Took Uber. Drinks at bar while waiting were expertly made. Please refer to photo of espresso martini made with tequila. A. Appetizer. Steak Tartare. Wasn't expecting much. This isn't a steak place. But it was very very nice. Fresh. Nicely chilled. Great bite of mustard and Parmesan cheese. A. Hummus. Surprisingly nice. Smooth consistency with fried chick peas. A. Cauliflower. A little bland. Maybe a bit more tahini would help. Fresh tasting though and love the pomegranates. B. Off to main course. Branzino. Beautiful roasted and prepared. On a yummy roasted bed of seasoned tomatoes. A. Rib eye. Nicely prepared. But nothing special. B. Risotto and Pasta. Surprisingly good. Al dente. Pasta sauce is spicy. A. Carrots. Ridiculous. A+. Roasted potatoes. Look plain but strong Mediterranean taste. B. Overall, great food in a great environment! Excellent friendly service. Done with this review and gonna finish up this killer dinner. Final grade. A. read more

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I love the ambiance of the place and the servers were friendly and attentive. My wife and I ordered some oysters and burrata as our starters. I loved the how they marinated the peppers in the burrata and the crispy sourdough that came with it. For my entree, I ordered the duck duo. I loved the seared duck breast as well as the two sauces (carrot puree and pomegranate glaze) that came with the dish. The duck confit croquettes were OK and I would have preferred them a little bit more crispy. My wife ordered the linguine with lobster and loved it. For our dessert, we ordered the Basque cheesecake. It was dense but very tasty. read more

OK wow! I came here as part of a business group, and we had a fixed menu in a separate room. I had never heard of this restaurant before - not sure why I missed it! We started with a small caviar tasting (taken like a vodka shot), and then I had the beef tartare (outstanding), octopus, and closed with the Basque cheesecake. They were all really fantastic! Service was also very helpful, attentive and professional. We had a team of waiters, with one in charge. It's a really great place for a group business dinner. The only disadvantage was the 2-hour seating time. Felt a bit short. But I understand that's fairly standard. Highly recommended! Lyla is now on my list of Toronto favourites! read more

We were in Town for the night Saturday for drinks and decided on Dinner as well. On a recommendation from my daughter she said to try Lyla but we may need reservations. We were greeted by a great Host Aman who asked if we had a reservation and I said that we didn't and we were in from Out of town and Lyla was the one place recommended we try for dinner. Aman asked us to wait a minute and in a very short time he had us sitting in beautiful booth. We were greeted by our server whom I unfortunately forgot his name but said he was from Vancouver. His service was amazing and recommendations led us to have a delicious meal and an overall exceptional experience. The restaurant Vibe from the music, decor and menu options were all on point. We love our food and the Chefs menu was absolutely delicious full of flavour and beautifully presented read more

Lyla - Mediterranean Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Great service. Delicious food. When we were there at 12 on a Thanksgiving weekend, we were the only ones in the restaurant, but it was good because we got all the attention! read more

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