Excellent service and food. We came here with high expectations and didn’t get let down.

Shout out to the service from Jess (not sure if we get the name right). As first-time Linny’s customers, we got a great intro of the menu and recommendations on what to order. We were really happy with the special set — we got to try different appetizers. Our salad was served wrong but we didn’t bother to ask for the right one. The waiter spotted that and offered the correct one complimentary.

Really happy with the Romaine and Strip Loin we ordered. So tender and beefy in a very good way.

Totally got blown away by the desserts. Before the dessert we got these two little lime marshmallows as snacks - they tasted magical. And we were in a rush for a concert and thought we might not finish the dessert, but it was so good that we finished it all.

Really enjoyed our dinner and had a really good time. Will definitely be back soon.

I’ve never written a review before, but I was so impressed by this restaurant that I felt compelled to do so. Nice ambiance let’s get to the food that’s why we’re here. We started with the challah service followed by chicken liver toast. The service was top-notch. She brought us complementary amuse-bouche appetizers. Everything was delicious! We ordered the Romanian with a twice baked potato on the side for the main and the pièce de résistance was their delicious homemade Babka for dessert. I can see why Linny’s voted #14 out of 100 best restaurants in Canada. They deserve all the accolades! can’t wait to return.

A Masterclass in Classic NY Style with Exceptionally Executed Flavours

Having dined at Linny’s a couple of times now, I can confidently confirm that it delivers a consistently high-caliber experience, balancing a nostalgic New York-style ambiance with sharp, modern execution. From the spiffy staff uniforms to the clean, warm-toned dining room, the atmosphere sets a perfect stage for a great meal.

If it’s your first visit, the pastrami is an absolute, non-negotiable must-order.
On my second visit, I decided to explore a broader cross-section of the menu, and it did not disappoint. Here is how the meal broke down technically:

The Savory Course

The Pickle Plate & House Hot Sauce:

An excellent baseline for the meal. The pickled cucumbers were the standout of the plate—crisp and perfectly balanced. However, the real star of the table settings was the house-fermented hot sauce. It carried an exceptional depth of flavor with a brilliant, clean heat level that cut through the richer dishes.

Potato Dumplings (9/10):
These are essentially delicate, gnocchi-sized pillows. The texture was remarkably soft and pillowy, paired with a beautifully emulsified creamy sauce kissed with a subtle hint of fresh dill. It’s a rich dish, so sharing is highly recommended to save real estate for the rest of the menu.

The Romanian (8/10):
A very well-executed steak cut. The execution on the temperature was precise, and the baseline seasoning was spot on. A thoughtful touch was the presentation of a side finishing salt, allowing for personal micro-adjustments to taste.

The Sweet Sign-off
Passion Fruit Trifle (10/10):
This dessert was an absolute triumph. It achieved a flawless structural balance of sweetness, creaminess, and crunch. The inclusion of candied passion fruit added a spectacular textural contrast and a vibrant punch of acidity. A definitive, world-class end to the meal.

Service & Pacing
The service overall was sharp and attentive. My waiter, Elbert, was incredibly helpful and kept a watchful eye on the table. The only minor critique in an otherwise seamless evening occurred at the very end: the trifle was delivered to the table, but there was a slight delay in bringing the spoons. While it technically heightened the anticipation of an incredible dessert, ensuring the proper silverware lands concurrently with the dish would make the service flawless.

Linny's successfully marries retro charm with serious culinary execution. Between the fermented hot sauce, the delicate dumplings, and a flawless dessert program, it is easily one of the more exciting dining rooms to visit right now.

Highly Recommended.

Had one of those meals at Linny’s where you keep looking around the room like… is everyone else experiencing this the same way? The room had a great energy to it: lively and full without feeling overwhelming and you immediately understand why it’s always packed and not the easiest reservation to lock down. You can feel the place is dialed before you even see a menu.

We ordered pretty classic: caesar, bone-in prime rib, butterball potatoes, peppercorn gravy… plus these unhinged pickled green beans in a panko crust with a ranch that had no business being that addictive. Also started with a croquette topped with house cured pastrami that wasn’t even on the menu. And then dessert… had the braided babka and a yuzu trifle situation, and somehow finished both. Completely unnecessary, fully mandatory.

Service was flawless… present, sharp, and never once hovering. Everyone we interacted with clearly knew what was going on: smooth, confident, and completely in sync. I’ve been recommending this place nonstop since and already planning my way back.

Visited Linny’s to celebrate a friend’s birthday and their engagement. Service was top notch. Atmosphere was lively and swanky. Food was pretty good! The challah service was nice, caesar salad was refreshing, and the chicken liver pate toast was a crowd-pleaser. Moving on to the mains, we ordered a 32 oz bone-in ribeye special for the table and it was a good size for 4 people. The quality of the meat was really something, however the flavours felt a bit mute. Pastrami was stellar. Mushrooms are a must order in my opinion. Babka dessert was just ok, nothing special in my opinion. Overall, nice spot to celebrate and splurge!

The popular chicken liver toast definitely lived up to the hype. It was creamy and seasoned well, that shaved, cured egg paired so well. The mushroom dish, don't remember what is called was so good too. Flavors were very interesting, not typical at all. The steak on the other hand was good but wasn't great, especially for how much they charge compared to other places. Cote de Beauf has one for 1/2 the price and I thought it was better. Overall was a great experience but the highlight was the appetizers.

My friends and I sat at the bar lastnight and tried the tasting menu and it was phenomenal and so much food that we were able to pack some of it up for leftovers. The service was amazing and everyone was friendly and approachable. The buildout of the space is so unique, cozy and well done.

My friends and I sat at the bar lastnight and tried the tasting menu and it was phenomenal and so much food that we were able to pack some of it up for leftovers. The service was amazing and everyone was friendly and approachable. The buildout of the space is so unique, cozy and well done.

My fiancé and I went to Linny’s to celebrate his 40th birthday. Everything we ordered was amazing. Meat is high quality; sourced locally in Ontario which we love. The bread is AMAZING! We initially did not order, but when we looked around the restaurant, every table had it so we had to get one to try. To say the least, it did not disappoint. Definitely will be going back!!!

My fiancé and I went to Linny’s to celebrate his 40th birthday. Everything we ordered was amazing. Meat is high quality; sourced locally in Ontario which we love. The bread is AMAZING! We initially did not order, but when we looked around the restaurant, every table had it so we had to get one to try. To say the least, it did not disappoint. Definitely will be going back!!!

Hands down one the best dining experiences I’ve had in Toronto in a very long time.

After a busy holiday season visiting family and friends in Toronto, my flight was delayed 6 hours so I decided to make the most of my time and treat myself with a last minute solo reservation at Linny’s.

I decided on the tasting menu which was the perfect option to taste just about everything that Linny’s had to offer. Blaze, the Aussie bartender, was the perfect host. Between his knowledge of the menu, pairings, and great banter, I had a such a great time. Each dish was perfectly delicious — the challah plate, pickles, pastrami, steak, literally everything was amazing. The tasting menu is a bit much for just one person so I took things to go and was able to enjoy everything all over again the next morning before my flight (thanks Air Canada!)

Another shout out to Blaze for taking the time to explain the best way to reheat and enjoy everything I was taking home with me.

All in all 111/10, highly recommend with no hesitation. If you’re looking to dine out for a special occasion or treat yourself just because, Linny’s is your spot.

I’m looking forward to my next visit to Toronto and will 110% make a purposeful stop at Linny’s while I’m there.

Hands down one the best dining experiences I’ve had in Toronto in a very long time.

After a busy holiday season visiting family and friends in Toronto, my flight was delayed 6 hours so I decided to make the most of my time and treat myself with a last minute solo reservation at Linny’s.

I decided on the tasting menu which was the perfect option to taste just about everything that Linny’s had to offer. Blaze, the Aussie bartender, was the perfect host. Between his knowledge of the menu, pairings, and great banter, I had a such a great time. Each dish was perfectly delicious — the challah plate, pickles, pastrami, steak, literally everything was amazing. The tasting menu is a bit much for just one person so I took things to go and was able to enjoy everything all over again the next morning before my flight (thanks Air Canada!)

Another shout out to Blaze for taking the time to explain the best way to reheat and enjoy everything I was taking home with me.

All in all 111/10, highly recommend with no hesitation. If you’re looking to dine out for a special occasion or treat yourself just because, Linny’s is your spot.

I’m looking forward to my next visit to Toronto and will 110% make a purposeful stop at Linny’s while I’m there.

Wow. I haven’t been impressed like this in a long time! We had the tasting menu, where you get a sampling of their popular menu items. We really liked all the dishes and so much food. We will definitely be back. Our server was also very good. We were going to try the Sunday prime rib meal but he suggested the tasting menu and it was a great suggestion.

Wow. I haven’t been impressed like this in a long time! We had the tasting menu, where you get a sampling of their popular menu items. We really liked all the dishes and so much food. We will definitely be back. Our server was also very good. We were going to try the Sunday prime rib meal but he suggested the tasting menu and it was a great suggestion.

Came here for dinner and sat at the bar. Service was exceptional. Started with the Dally Dilly mocktail, which tasted like pickle juice but sweet. As starters, got the Chicken Liver Toast - probably the best dish of the night. Very large with so much pate, had sweetness from the onions and egg garnish. Also had the salmon with cream cheese and latkas, which was fun to eat. The salmon pieces were thick and didn’t have a fishy taste. For mains got the pastrami - so fatty and the meat just melted, unlike sandwich pastrami - a must get! Also got the tripe schnitzel - which tasted more like a Japanese pork cutlet. The fried outer layer was quite thick with alot of panko and the gravy was too much. The tripe (when you could taste it) was nice and chewy but overall, wasn’t what I expected. Had a side of the fried eggplants and everything bagel sauce which were delicious but couldn’t finish it because they were sweet, heavy and didn’t balance with the other dishes. All dishes were quite rich and wished the waiter gave recommendations/feedback on what we ordered. Ended off with chocolate babka with ice cream. Devoured it.
Would come again to try other dishes and hopefully not feel too full after 1-2.

Came here for dinner and sat at the bar. Service was exceptional. Started with the Dally Dilly mocktail, which tasted like pickle juice but sweet. As starters, got the Chicken Liver Toast - probably the best dish of the night. Very large with so much pate, had sweetness from the onions and egg garnish. Also had the salmon with cream cheese and latkas, which was fun to eat. The salmon pieces were thick and didn’t have a fishy taste. For mains got the pastrami - so fatty and the meat just melted, unlike sandwich pastrami - a must get! Also got the tripe schnitzel - which tasted more like a Japanese pork cutlet. The fried outer layer was quite thick with alot of panko and the gravy was too much. The tripe (when you could taste it) was nice and chewy but overall, wasn’t what I expected. Had a side of the fried eggplants and everything bagel sauce which were delicious but couldn’t finish it because they were sweet, heavy and didn’t balance with the other dishes. All dishes were quite rich and wished the waiter gave recommendations/feedback on what we ordered. Ended off with chocolate babka with ice cream. Devoured it.
Would come again to try other dishes and hopefully not feel too full after 1-2.

Had an absolutely spectacular dining experience at Linny’s; everything from start to finish was exceptional, and I genuinely can’t wait to go back again.

To start off, I tried the Caesar salad and prawns, both of which were fresh, flavorful, and the perfect way to begin the evening. For the main course, I went with the bone-in tenderloin, accompanied by a side of pastrami (because why not?) and both were perfectly cooked, tender, and packed with flavor. The pickles and fries made for great side additions that tied the meal together beautifully.

Linny’s also boasts a solid wine list, offering plenty of great pairings for their dishes. The service was flawless and attentive without being intrusive and every member of the staff contributed to an overall seamless experience.

To top it all off, the vibe and atmosphere of the restaurant are simply cool, a perfect mix of classy and relaxed that makes you want to linger a little longer.

In short, Linny’s delivers on every front: food, service, and ambiance. A true gem that I’ll definitely be returning to soon.

We weren’t expecting this :) In two words, EXCEPTIONAL & ACCOMMODATING ! From our warm greeting at the front we enjoyed the bar scene for our dinner and were very well taken care of by Anaya. She was both informative and knowledgeable and very pleasant. The beverage & food pictures tell only some of the story. It’s a wonderful addition to the Toronto food/restaurant scene. DELICIOUS, SCRUMPTIOUS are two words that best describe our dining experience. A great vibe to the restaurant. Definitely a MUST to check out.

Linny’s is absolutely outstanding. From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere feels warm and welcoming, and the staff make you feel genuinely cared for. Every dish we tried was perfectly balanced, flavorful, and memorable, it’s clear that a lot of thought goes into both the ingredients and presentation. Compared to their other sister restaurants Sunnys/MiMi’s, Linny’s definitely stood out. This is the kind of place you’ll want to come back to again and again. Easily a 5/5!

Well deserved 5 stars! Excellent service starting with the hostess Natalia who checked all the boxes from being warm and welcoming to attentive in getting our drinks order and getting us seated at a lovely table. Bar staff and our server also delivered a seamless experience.

In terms of food we ordered the porterhouse medium and it was tender and good quality. The pastrami as well was super delicious and flavorful! There was a baby chicken fried as well which was delicious. Not a fan of the Caesar salad though as it was a bit too high on the dressing.

Atmosphere was chic and vibey with a trendy crowd. I highly recommend reservations as every table was spoken for. Ill definitely be back this is one of those spots you can make your go-to because it delivers an experience that can be consistent and staff our super warm and friendly.

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Linny’s restaurant was everything I wanted it to be. A masterclass in hospitality, ambiance, and of course, excellent food. An elevated tribute to the golden era of the Jewish style steakhouse that I long for. David Schwartz has done it again.

Highlights included karnatzel, chicken liver toast (conveniently pre-cut for you, details), Ora king salmon with dill sour cream and latkes, the bone in New York steak was perfect, pickles, house salami with spicy mustard, and the Linny’s cut pastrami - no words, it must be experienced to understand. Dessert didn’t disappoint either the standout hit was the warm chocolate babka with vanilla ice cream, oy vey, what a meal, what a night. The cocktails, the coffee negroni, the cutlery, plates, glassware, the banquets, the room, perfect.

Our server Roy was so on point. A real mensch with a great sense of humour. In fact, everyone that we interacted with or that touched our table throughout the night was so kind and accommodating. Really looking forward to my next visit.