Linny’s

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 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.

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. #linnys #Ossington

It is very good. Place is obviously upscale but makes for a nice special occasion. Tried like half the menu as you have to do the tasting menu with 7+ people, and the only thing that wasn’t out of this world was probably the chicken. But hey, how food can chicken really be. This place is special though.

Service - 1 Star Our server was very personable and attentive to us. Also very knowledgeable on all the details of each dish that we ordered. Taste: Flavour - 1 Star We ordered the Chicken Liver Toast, Shake n'Bake Chicken, and Linny's Cut Pastrami, and fries. The chicken liver toast was our favourite dish of the night. The liver mousse was served on delicious sour bread, topped with shaved cured egg yolks. Everything fit together harmoniously. The chicken, for me, was under seasoned but it comes together when you dip in the their fermented honey. That honey was amazing in it's own right! The pastrami was absolute perfection. It was super tender and juicy, the salt and the tangy flavours were just right. Definite must try at Linny's. Taste: Execution - 1 Star Everything was cooked perfectly. The large liver toast was already precut, making eat very easy to share. The chicken was super crispy and not at all greasy. The pastrami just melts in your mouth. Presentation - 1 Star All of the dishes were served clean and attractive. Ambience & Value - 1 Star This place has a slight retro but modern vibe. Very warm and inviting but also upscale. Don't let the photos fool you, the food portions were definitely enough and filling for two people. Total - 5/5 Stars Great service, delicious and well-executed dishes (especially the pastrami and liver toast), attractive presentation, and a warm retro-modern vibe with generous portions

Food was delicious, service was top notch. Every dish was so good. Pastrami came with some leaner and some fattier pieces, perfect balance. First time having tripe prepared as a schnitzel and it was fried perfectly. Challah with the fresh cheese and jam was great.

Pros: great vibe, nice space, attentive service Subzero is mediocre and so are the two cocktails The dishes we like: challah; chicken liver toast; cabbage; mackerel; prawns and coffee are both good Cons: shake and bake chicken is the biggest appointment. All we tasted was its batter; tomato salad looked better than it tasted; potato cake is hidden underneath a pile of mushrooms (server could have explained the dish better...); pastrami is very ordinary and so is the trifle dessert.

Linny's, a deli steakhouse, located where the Home Hardware used to be along the Ossington Strip, is David Schwartz's newest restaurant. No stranger to Mimi and Sunny's Chinese, Linny's takes a completely new direction where Schwartz goes back to his culture and roots. The restaurant is named after Schwartz' mother, Linda (aka Linny), as she passed away when Schwartz was young. The menu consists of many Eastern European dishes along with steaks of course. The space is completely transformed - think NYC old school steakhouse - classic, intimate, and inviting at the same time without feeling too pretentious. The space is also adorned with handwritten pages of Linny's recipe book, which can be found when you enter the space as well as in the washrooms. The space is divided into the bar section when you enter the restaurant where the tables are to the back of the restaurant along with the kitchen. Reservations are highly recommended as the restaurant will likely not be able to accommodate you if you walk in. Just a tip...reservations often come up a day or two before a date or even the day of so...just keep searching and trying! You do need to put in your credit card to secure the reservation or be fined a certain amount if you cancel late or no show. My friend and I dined at Linny's on a week day night where we were able to secure a reservation for the bar. We were tucked in the corner of the bar which felt intimate enough as we didn't have customers or staff walking behind us. Upon arrival, we were asked if we wanted our coats/bags checked and shown to our seats. The waiter/bartender greeted us and took us through the menu, often giving us an idea of what we could order between 2 people. They have this neat "Friday Night Special" (priced at $125 per person) as well where the chefs curate a unique dining experience for you. In terms of drinks, I opted for a glass of a cab sauv from California; my friend had a cocktail called the B.M.P. We opted to get several dishes to share. We had the following items: - Caesar salad (chicken skin, parmesan, caraway) - Chicken liver toast (cured egg, fried onion, and pickle on top of Dear Grain sourdough) - Linny's cut pastrami (hand sliced, served with mustard and pickles from Martin Family Farm) - Tripe schnitzel (chicken gravy, chive, lemon) - Pickle plate - French fries - Chocolate babka and vanilla ice cream for dessert We were stuffed after our meal. All the menu items tasted delicious but the highlights for me were the pastrami and the chicken liver toast. That pastrami is definitely a must get if you come to Linny's! Although it is a bit pricey ($49)...the 5-6 pieces of sliced meat you get was so tender where the meat literally melted in my mouth. It also took no effort to cut and you can tell that the chef/owner took time to perfect the recipe of this cut of meat. The spices worked well together where it never overpowered the flavour of the pastrami. I really enjoyed the pastrami here (and I'm not even a fan of pastrami to begin with!) - pssst..the pastrami also goes through a 7 day process before it is served at the restaurant. The liver toast was divine - it wasn't too rich and the cured egg, fried onion, and pickles added a different flavour profile to the entire piece of toast. In terms of the other dishes, the caesar salad was extremely fresh and the chicken skin worked with this particular dish. Moreover, the tripe was interesting (I'm no stranger to tripe having eaten it at dim sum growing up). The way it was prepared is something we've never seen and the schnitzel was coated well. Although the texture of the tripe is completely different than what I imagined (it was more soft), the subtle taste of the tripe was still present. Lastly, the pickled plate was great (loved the pickled tomatoes!) and the chocolate babka is a must get (perfect with the vanilla ice cream on top). Service wise, the staff were attentive, friendly, and professional. We never felt rushed during our meal and we appreciated that they checked up on us from time to time. When I made my reservation it stated that we had a 2 hr seating limit but...we actually almost stayed until 3 hours. Linny's is an experience...a beautiful glimpse into the chef/owner's cultural roots, a tribute to his mother and the food she and his grandparents grew up eating and cooking. Food, service, and vibes were top notch - definitely an experience to celebrate a special occasion with friends or family.

I went to Linny's for dinner last night. I was impressed with the ambiance. Very chic restaurant with the decor and serving staffs clothes displaying a 50s vibe. I would describe the food as Jewish steakhouse. To drink I ordered an Old Fashioned which was very good. As for the food, started with the Challah Service which was excellent. Warm pillowy bread with a nice buttery taste. Also started with the Linny's House Salad. It was nice and fresh with a light vinaigrette dressing. The bulgar added an interesting crunchy texture to counterbalance the soft lettuce leaves. For mains I had the Pastrami and Lamb Neck. The pastrami was the star of the meal. It was incredibly tender and flavourful. The grainy mustard it came with was nice and rich with a little bit of a kick. May have been the best mustard I have ever had. The lamb neck was a bit disappointing. Although flavourful, it wasn't particularly tender and it was very hard to cut away the meat because it came on a large bone with multiple crevices. I would pass on the lamb and try one of their steaks next time. Very good chic steakhouse which I'm looking forward to visiting again.

Great experience, both food and people watching. Started with the chicken liver on toast, which is a pate for those turned off by the name. It was probably my favorite dish, the crispy onions on top made it truly special with many different flavors, great taste and a fantastic finish. A close second was the asparagus side, lade with bresola and a hollandaise esque sauce. Everything came together quite well and it was a plate licker. I also enjoyed the pastrami, very tender with a nice taste but I don't know if I'd call it my favorite pastrami ever. Will definitely return.

As the hottest new restaurant on Ossington, Linny's is a hard place to get a reservation and consequently it attracts a certain type of crowd. Well, the place was packed, the diners were bustling, service was excellent, and the food was up to snuff. Starting off we got the house salad and challah service which comes with cheese and jam. For our mains we got pastrami, fried chicken, and steak, with side of zucchini and fries. Finally for dessert we got the chocolate babka with ice cream. All the dishes were good but none were mind blowing, and our favourites were the house salad, fries, and pastrami. Despite it being a bit on the pricier side, I would say it is definitely worth trying.

Yet another wonderful culinary experience tonight at Linny's! Fresh Challah Service with the fresh jam and cheese, Fluke and Fennell, 12oz Tenderloin with Bone, The fabulous Pastrami and sides of fantastic fries, beautiful beets and awesome asparagus were all beautifully seasoned and prepared to order! Almost too full for dessert but had to have a single serving of their sorbet that just finished everything with an Americano. BRAVO TO ALL SERVING STAFF, very hectic but appeared seamless and so incredibly spot on their attention to our needs. Ambiance is perfect for a special date night!

very nice decor, table arrangements, and lighting. service was also very nice. The so called Challah was really a brioche bun (I'm a baker) with a very nice in house cream cheese and compote that our group enjoyed....I must learn to make the cream cheese. the pickles were a nice touch. I ordered the halibut, sadly the chefs were unable to prepare a simple brown butter sauce that would have gone nicely with the over cooked crispy halibut. The steak was enjoyed as was the breaded fried chicken. This was presented in a folded napkin, why? There were no gluten free options so we passed on dessert sadly because it was a special dinner. Over priced yes for most items. Would I go back? Probably not.