Lyla Toronto

Grilled Octopus

Char-kissed tentacles with a tender pull inside, typically served with a bright acidic element that cuts the richness

Whole Roasted Fish

Market fish prepared simply — usually branzino — with clean Mediterranean flavors and little interference from the kitchen

Lamb Chops

Fire-grilled and well-seasoned, arriving with enough char to justify the price; a reliable anchor for the table

Mezze Selection

The dips and spreads — hummus, tzatziki, and accompaniments — are solid table-starters worth ordering early while the kitchen is waking up

House Cocktails

A tight list of bar program staples skewing Mediterranean and citrus-forward; better than average for a restaurant that isn't primarily a bar