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Linny's, Toronto, ON

Linny's

4.8
4.8
109 Reviews
CAN$51 and over
Steakhouse

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 50 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Hot spot
  • Lively


Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    CAN$51 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Deli
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (647) 390-1836
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    David Schwartz
  • Neighborhood
    Ossington
  • Cross street
    Ossington Ave and Dundas St. W
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 109 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Toronto

    Best Ambiance

  • Toronto

    Steakhouse

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Linny's offers an exceptional dining experience with "incredible service" and "phenomenal cuisine." Guests rave about the "mouthwatering pastrami," "perfectly cooked steak," and unique dishes like "chicken liver toast." The ambiance is both "vibrant" and "warm," complemented by a beautifully curated décor. Linny's is a must-visit for its "outstanding atmosphere" and "memorable experiences."
109 Reviews
  1. Yoshi

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Linnys was an absolute blast! The food and service were top-notch. The Challah Service was amazing - the cheese was made right there, and the steaks were cooked to perfection. And Anya, oh Anya, she was a great server! Her descriptions of each cocktail and dish were mouthwatering. You have to end the night with their famous Babka.

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  2. ann

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    🌟🍴 **A Culinary Masterpiece with Unforgettable Service!** Linny’s Restaurant on Ossington is an absolute gem! From the moment we stepped in, the vibe was warm and inviting, but the real star of the show was the **food**—**next level** doesn’t even begin to cover it. We opted for the **Chef’s Special**, and wow, every dish was a symphony of flavors. Each bite felt like a celebration, with ingredients so fresh and combinations so inventive that we’re still dreaming about it days later. But the experience wasn’t just about the food—it was elevated by **Roy**, the standout server who’s clearly a talent in his own right. His knowledge of the menu was encyclopedic, his recommendations spot-on, and his energy infectious. Roy didn’t just serve; he curated the evening, turning a great meal into a **truly memorable event**. His passion for hospitality shines through, and he deserves all the praise! Linny’s is a must-visit for anyone craving creativity on a plate and service that goes above and beyond. **Shoutout to Roy** for making our night extraordinary—this place is a Toronto treasure! 👏🍷 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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  3. Jaime

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The most amazing meal you’ll eat in this city, great staff and friendly atmosphere. Highly recommend.

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  4. Jonathan

    VIP

    New York City

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    This is an excellent restaurant, probably the best I've eaten at over the past several months in Toronto. The pastrami alone is reason to keep coming here.

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  5. Avi

    VIP

    Toronto

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the place, food and mainly the staff they make you feel welcome

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  6. Jackie

    VIP

    Toronto

    74 reviews

    5.0

    74 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The minute you enter Linny’s you know a lovely experience awaits! The ambience is gorgeous and service exceptional. From the menu, we chose the Friday Evening Special option as a way to taste many house favourites. So many delicious items!!! A tiny disappointment … our steak was chewy and more fat than protein. It was an expensive evening but one we all thoroughly enjoyed. A venue to put on the list for special occasions.

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  7. Brandy

    Toronto

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    The food at Linny’s was excellent, but the dining experience was disappointing. No one mentioned the 1.5-2 hour seating limit for a table of two when we arrived, yet during the last 45 minutes of our meal, three different servers tried to clear our plates while we were still eating. When we raised this with the main waiter, his response was dismissive, claiming there was a reminder during the reservation process (which we didn’t notice) and saying, “I’m sorry you felt this way. Enjoy the rest of your night,” instead of offering a sincere apology. As we waited for our coats, the main server slid us the general manager’s card and suggested using it for future reservations. While we appreciate the gesture, it doesn’t change the experience we had tonight. Great food, but the rushed service and lack of genuine care left us disappointed.

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  8. Laura

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing dining experience. Food, service, ambience all incredible. Will definitely be back!

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  9. Christine

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    We heard such great things about this restaurant but ended up leaving so disappointed. Dinner for 2, including wine was around $470 after tax and tip. The food for the most part was okay, but the ribeye steak was actually terrible. 2/10. We asked for medium rare and not only was it overcooked, but the pastrami seasoning on the edge was so overpowering you couldn’t taste anything else. No one ever came by to ask how our steak was otherwise we probably would’ve sent it back, but the service was so bad and slow from the first course we didn’t even bother - which leads to my next point, the service was the most disappointing part of the night. It started off really well, but once our first course was served, he never came back. No one ever checked to see how the food was, how the evening was going. If we needed anything else, etc. The sommelier said that they would move the wine off the table after it was first poured because the table was so cramped, but no one came back to move the wine nor repour our glasses. Overall the value for this type of meal just wasn’t worth it. It’s overhyped and for nearly $500 on a dinner, I’d recommend 100 other places in the city. If you want a good steak, don’t come here.

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  10. Michael

    VIP

    Toronto

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Extremely clumsy service, from start to finish, which heavily detracted from our experience as we celebrated our anniversary: 1. Arrived on time, but made to wait 15 minutes for our table, despite other groups of the same size who arrived later than us being seated first 2. Seated at a table which saw both patrons and servers passing between our table and our neighbouring tables, knocking items on tables. 3. Most dishes were served without serving utensils of any kind - while I appreciate family style service, I serve french fries with tongs in my home. 4. For some unknown reason, we were asked to keep the same plates between our appetizer course (challah service and smoked salmon), and our first course of mains (fried chicken and Caesar salad). 5. Several other minor gaffes (e.g. wrong dishes brought to our table) that would have been forgivable, if not for the compounding of the aforementioned. 6. To cap it all off, ordered espressos and vermouth - received the latter but not the former. We’ve been regulars at David’s other restaurants, and while the food was similarly great, the service and overall experience here were orders of magnitude worse - saddening to see.

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Linny's is rated 4.8 stars by 109 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 50 times today
Google Map for Linny's

176 Ossington Ave, Toronto, ON M6J 2Z7

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Ossington Ave and Dundas St. W
  • Neighborhood
    Ossington
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Price
    CAN$51 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Deli
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Executive chef
    David Schwartz
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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