LaVinia

4.7

289 Reviews

CAN$30 and under

Spanish

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2 people

Dec 18, 2024

7:00 PM

Romantic
Innovative
Good for special occasions

After training and studying at the internationally recognized Lausanne Cooking Academy in Switzerland, opening up Prego in Spain, and Bolero in San Francisco, Chef Fernando Garcia brings Spanish food and culture to Toronto with LaVinia.

This visit to Spain via The Lakeshore, not far from the water, includes tapas dishes such as Piquilo Peppers Stuffed with a Seafood Mousse and Anisete cream, and Fine Ibérico Spanish Ham. Choose from a large range of slow-cooked paellas, fresh pastas, fish including Basque Style Codfish Stew, and lamb or steak for the meat lovers for your meal.

LaVinia is open for dinner from Tuesday until Sunday.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates
Hours of operation
Dinner: Tuesday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm, Sunday: 4:00pm - 9:00pm
Phone number
(647) 748-2350
Website
http://www.laviniarestaurant.ca/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Fernando Garcia

Location
2350 Lakeshore Blvd West, Toronto, ON M8V 1B8
Neighborhood
Etobicoke
Cross street
Albert Ave
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Beer, Full Bar, Takeout, Wine

Chorizo a la Parilla con Pisto ManchegoCA$16.75
Grilled Spanish Chorizo with Ratatouille
Pulpo a la GallegaCA$19.75
Poached Octopus Marinated in Olive Oil and Pimentón
Calamares a la PlanchaCA$16.75
Grilled Calamari with Chilli oil
Gambas al AjilloCA$17.75
Sautéed Shrimp with Garlic and Olive Oil
Jamón IbericoCA$25.75
Fine Ibérico Spanish Ham
Carpaccio de SalmonCA$16.75
Salmon Carpaccio Cured in Brandy and Rum topped topped with a Mango Vinaigrette
Setas a la PlanchaCA$13.75
Sautéed Mushrooms in Garlic and Olive oil
Carpaccio de TerneraCA$19.75
Veal Carpaccio with Manchego and Mushrooms
Mejillones al VaporCA$15.75
Fresh Mussells Steamed in Spanish Beer
Croquetas de PolloCA$14.75
Chicken Croquettes with Basil Aioli
Chorizo al Vino con AlmejasCA$16.75
Spanish Chorizo Sautéed with Clams and White Beans
Cazuela de EspinacasCA$17.75
Baked Spinach with Goat Cheese
AlbóndigasCA$17.75
Spanish Style Meatballs served with Tomato Sauce
Boquerones en VinagreCA$17.75
Fresh White Anchovies with Olive Oil, Vinegar, Garlic, and Parsley
Gambas Salteadas con Setas, Anís y Salsa de AzafránCA$17.75
Sautèed Shrimp with oyster mushrooms, anise and saffron sauce
Tortilla de PatataCA$14.95
Spanish Omelette
Vieras a la ParillaCA$22.95
Grilled Scallops with Tomatoe Compote
Croquetas de CangrejoCA$17.95
Crab Croquettes with a Piquillo Pepper Aioli
Croquetas de IbericoCA$18.95
Iberico Croquettes with Basil Oil

Sopas y Ensaladas (soups & Salads)

Ensalada CésarCA$12.50
Caesar Salad with Parmesano, Crispy Serrano and Pimenton Croutons
Ensalada de AguacateCA$12.50
Avocado Salad with Piquillo Peppers, Cherry Tomatoes and Onions
Ensalada FlamencaCA$11.50
Mixed Organic Greens Salad with a Sherry Vinaigrette
Sopa de DiaCA$12.00
Soup of the Day
Ensalada de Rucula, Queso Azul y PeraCA$13.00
Arugula Salad, Stilton Cheese and Pear

Paellas (Per Person)

Paella ValencianaCA$26.75
Spanish Saffron Rice with Chorizo, Chicken and Seafood
Paella de VegetalesCA$21.75
Spanish Saffron Rice with Mushrooms and Fresh Vegetables
Paella de MariscoCA$29.75
Spanish Saffron Rice with Shrimp, Calamari, Mussels, Scallops, Monkfish and Clams
FideuáCA$28.75
Spanish Catalonia Style Spaghetti Pasta with Shrimp, Calamari, Scallops, Monkfish

Arroces (Rissottos)

Arroz NegroCA$28.75
Black Ink Risotto with Calamari, and Clams
Arroz VerdeCA$32.75
Scallops, Asparagus, Porcini Mushrooms, Spinach and Pesto

Pasta

Macarrones a la MadrileñaCA$21.25
Penne with Red Peppers, Chorizo and Manchego Cheese

Pescado (Fish)

Fish of the day
- M/P
CalderetaCA$35.75
Shellfish Stew

Carne (Meat)

Chuletas de Cordero a la ParrillaCA$41.75
Roasted Australian Lamb Chops with Rioja, and Garlic Sauce
Meat of the DayCA$43.00

What 289 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on all time ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

289 Reviews

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Sabrina
Toronto
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The experience was the best from start to finish. Booked our resv through open table but was only able to book for 1 person so made a note that table was for 2 & a birthday. They adjusted the resv for table of 2 automatically, reserved us a beautiful table & the chef is incredible, he greeted us at the door & remembered me from visiting before with other friends. The food was more than amazing, we had the anchovies appetizer & seafood paella for 2, my friend said it was just as excellent as what she’s eaten in Spain, the seafood was so fresh, everything tasted incredible! They even brought her a little flan with a candle on them! All the servers were so attentive, kind & great humour! I even recommended it to one of my members & she showed up the same evening with her partner to try it! Love this place & will def continue to promote & come back! Thank you LaVinia!
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Yuri
Toronto
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best Spanish restaurant ever. I used to go to a couple of Spanish restaurants in Toronto, they were good, but not as good as LaVinia. The moment you walk in you feel you are part of the LaVinia family. The staff is very friendly, and even the Chef comes out to check how’s the food. I’ve been in Spain several times, and LaVinia brought me back to those trips. Excellent food, excellent portions, and excellent price. I will definitely come back and recommend it to everyone.
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Anonymous
Toronto
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on July 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Amazing food, amazing service. Definitely recommend. 😊
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FabrizioL
Toronto
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on July 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Greeted by the chef/owner as we walked through the door. Seated at a traditionally white linen set table. Clean and tidy. Ordered a few fresh drinks, spritz and a mezcal negroni. Hit the spot as we walked to the restaurant from Park Lawn and Lakeshore. Started our meal with the slices of Iberico Ham. Sweet, savoury, and delicious. Our second appetizer of tender and succulent Octopus arrived. Very well cooked and seasoned. My partner ordered the seafood risotto. Similar to a paella in cooking style. The shrimp, scallops and calamari within were all fresh and so good. I ordered the meat special, a succulent duck breast served with a sweet port reduction. Have not had duck in a long time and this one did not disappoint. I had a glass of Tempranillo with my meal. Overall delicious food and great service. A chef/owner that makes his way out to the dining room periodically to greet his guests and ask how they are enjoying their meal. A true gem in the lakeshore neighbourhood! We will return. Grazie to the entire staff!!
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SandyG
Dallas
46 reviews
5.0
46 reviews
Dined on March 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Tapas were amazing! Wish I had time to go back for Paella or Risotto! Looked delish! Service was so great. They were gracious when we arrived a bit late due to crazy Toronto traffic.
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KandiceD
VIP
Toronto
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on September 8, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was lovely as always! Amazing service! Delicious food! Salmon appetizer is a must try!!
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OpenTable Diner
Toronto
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 12, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Overall this is a good place, I liked everything about it, there was a hair found on one of the paellas and when we showed them they took it as if it was part of the dish… other than that it was a very good experience both in taste and ambiance.
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KandiceD
VIP
Toronto
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on August 10, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely place for delicious Tapas that remind me of being in Spain! The service is exceptional! Great place for a date or double date!
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Daniel
Toronto
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 19, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had some trouble getting in touch over the phone to make a reservation, but so very happy we were able to eat here! The branzino special was extremely tasty.
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CesareM
VIP
Toronto
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 10, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
La paella vegetariana siempre riquísima, también la más barata en Toronto, siendo ésta tan solo de $25, no acabo de entender por qué los demás restaurantes españoles de por aquí no pueden poner un precio así de barato a sus paellas vegetarianas, que el precio no tiene por qué quitar el buen sabor ni la buena preparación. La atención buenísima también, muy majos tanto los cocineros como los camareros. También les mando un cordial saludo a los cocineros.
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FAQs

LaVinia offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (647) 748-2350.

LaVinia is rated 4.7 stars by 289 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 18, 2024

7:00 PM

Order delivery or takeout

2350 Lakeshore Blvd West, Toronto, ON M8V 1B8

Additional information

Cross street
Albert Ave
Neighborhood
Etobicoke
Hours of operation
Dinner: Tuesday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm, Sunday: 4:00pm - 9:00pm
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Fernando Garcia
Additional
Beer, Full Bar, Takeout, Wine

Website
http://www.laviniarestaurant.ca/
Phone number
(647) 748-2350

LaVinia

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Tapas (Appetizers)

Chorizo a la Parilla con Pisto ManchegoCA$16.75

Pulpo a la GallegaCA$19.75

Calamares a la PlanchaCA$16.75

Gambas al AjilloCA$17.75

Jamón IbericoCA$25.75

Carpaccio de SalmonCA$16.75

Setas a la PlanchaCA$13.75

Carpaccio de TerneraCA$19.75

Mejillones al VaporCA$15.75

Croquetas de PolloCA$14.75

Chorizo al Vino con AlmejasCA$16.75

Cazuela de EspinacasCA$17.75

AlbóndigasCA$17.75

Boquerones en VinagreCA$17.75

Gambas Salteadas con Setas, Anís y Salsa de AzafránCA$17.75

Tortilla de PatataCA$14.95

Vieras a la ParillaCA$22.95

Croquetas de CangrejoCA$17.95

Croquetas de IbericoCA$18.95

Sopas y Ensaladas (soups & Salads)

Ensalada CésarCA$12.50

Ensalada de AguacateCA$12.50

Ensalada FlamencaCA$11.50

Sopa de DiaCA$12.00

Ensalada de Rucula, Queso Azul y PeraCA$13.00

Paellas (Per Person)

Paella ValencianaCA$26.75

Paella de VegetalesCA$21.75

Paella de MariscoCA$29.75

FideuáCA$28.75

Arroces (Rissottos)

Arroz NegroCA$28.75

Arroz VerdeCA$32.75

Pasta

Macarrones a la MadrileñaCA$21.25

Pescado (Fish)

Fish of the day

CalderetaCA$35.75

Carne (Meat)

Chuletas de Cordero a la ParrillaCA$41.75

Meat of the DayCA$43.00

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Is LaVinia currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

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