Love the vibe in the place, great staff, awesome food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Farin Dhali
Had such a lovely evening at Lake Inez in Toronto. The service took great care of us from start to finish — attentive without ever feeling intrusive. The ambience is beautifully intimate and romantic, with low dim lighting that makes it perfect for meaningful conversations. Noise levels were just right — lively but still easy to talk.
The food was delicious, and it’s always exciting that the menu changes monthly — you can really feel the creativity and skill from the chef with each iteration. I also have to highlight their non-alcoholic options, which are honestly some of the best I’ve come across in the city.
Highly recommend for a cozy, memorable night out.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lakshmi Nataraj
What a delightful experience! We heard a lot about Lake Inez, the menu looked really quirky and interesting, so we decided to give this a shot. It met our expectations completely . We started off with the absolutely delicious shawarma carpaccio and their baguette and butter. That butter itself as super addictive, the carpaccio was amazing. For mains , we got the mushroom puff pie-was good but wished the portion could have been more, then the pork belly A&W on route-that was absolutely delicious and the miso cod- really yum too. The dessert could have been a little more impressive ( didn’t feel sweet enough). The service was on point and ambience was beautiful! Would definitely be back in summer for the mystery patio.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Laura P
Amazing meal. Warm and cozy atmosphere, attentive staff adds to the creative and thoughtful menu which isn't too big. Every dish was wonderful. Can't wait to come again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Elena Zilnik
Amazing restaurant! Great vibes, great food, great staff. Not sure why it took me so long to try this place, but we’ll be back to try more interesting and delicious offerings. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Julian Perez
Everyone in Toronto *budget permitting* should eat here once. This spot and the related cocktail bar next(ish) door are two of the coolest places in the city. This place is irreverent and fun. It's simultaneously edgy and sweet. The food and drink are adventurous, often locally sourced, and always world class.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ira Zholi
Visited back in fall 2025. Absolutely adore Lake Inez. Went as a group of 4 and ordered every dish on the menu that night. We loved all except for 1, and the server comped it. Some of us also had wine and non alcoholic beverages. All things into consideration the bill wss very fair in price. Most importantly the dishes were delicious and prepared incredibly well. The interior is also quaint and bustling yet easy to have a conversation. Would definitely recommend this place and will be returning. Unfortunately do not have any pictures and hoping to change that.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Marwan Abou Ezze
Great, well priced menu, solid service, and a fun atmosphere.
A Afshar
Very underwhelming. From the service to the food, we really wanted to love this place after booking two weeks in advance and hearing great things but it severely under delivered. I would have given it 3 stars had it not been for the impossibly difficulty reservation process and cancellation fee ($25 per person and you need to cancel two days in advance!!!) will not be returning or recommending
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 2
Maria P
Our server was amazing, food was delicious. Would come back.
The atmosphere is very relaxed and trendy. There is a lot to look at and admire. I especially appreciated the stained glass and tiled images of Kate Bush & Virginia Wolf. The bathrooms are clean, but you need to be able bodied as they are located in the basement. Excellent lighting. Everyone looks good in that lighting.
The service was good. We made a reservation in advance, so our table was ready upon our arrival. I arrived before my date, but was still permitted to sit at the table. The server was very courteous and knowledgeable about the menu, and able to make recommendations based on some preferences that I shared.
The food is well made and tasty. You need to be aware that even for a tapas place, the portions are extremely small. For instance, we ordered a 34$ pork rib and it included exactly two ribs. It was tasty, but comical. The fungi and potato dish was nice. The cold shawarma was good, but we could have done without the cracker crumble on top, and thought a few crustinis would have suited the plate better. The cheesecake dessert was underwhelming. It was a no bake smear with a few melon balls and dried bits. Overall, most dishes were tasty, but the cryptic descriptions are a risk. Definitely take a look around before ordering or be prepared to order a lot and spend some cash. It's ok to treat yourself!
Drink options were abundant. We enjoyed a few different cocktails and each one was great. We especially liked the smokey maple bourbon one, which included a little weiner as a garnish, which, ironically, was more filling than some of the plate we ordered 🤪
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Sabrina Scott
Phenomenal. Been going there for years, never had a bad experience or a bad meal. Worth the trip!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Joshua Palmer
This place has a fantastic atmosphere, reminiscent of the charming little neighborhood spots you stumble upon in France. It feels authentic and unpretentious, capturing that cozy spirit naturally rather than trying too hard to recreate it in Toronto.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Anna Swanson
Came here for my birthday and could not have been happier with this choice. Extensive vegetarian options too which is so nice. Every dish was so intentional and thoughtful. The calzone was a personal fave but everything we had was perfect.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mario
Just had the pleasure of wasting $200+ here (2 people, 2 glasses of wine + food + tip). This is a hipster haven driven by internet hype. The food is pretentious and....experimental (?). A majority of what we ordered was unappetizing simply from a visual perspective. The flavor profiles were definitely wonky. We wanted to cancel the remainder of our order after finishing the apps but forced ourselves to stick around cause this place is such a hot ticket. Portion sizes are extremely small. Service was good enough. Atmosphere/vibe was ok.
Love the vibe in the place, great staff, awesome food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Had such a lovely evening at Lake Inez in Toronto. The service took great care of us from start to finish — attentive without ever feeling intrusive. The ambience is beautifully intimate and romantic, with low dim lighting that makes it perfect for meaningful conversations. Noise levels were just right — lively but still easy to talk.
The food was delicious, and it’s always exciting that the menu changes monthly — you can really feel the creativity and skill from the chef with each iteration. I also have to highlight their non-alcoholic options, which are honestly some of the best I’ve come across in the city.
Highly recommend for a cozy, memorable night out.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
What a delightful experience! We heard a lot about Lake Inez, the menu looked really quirky and interesting, so we decided to give this a shot. It met our expectations completely . We started off with the absolutely delicious shawarma carpaccio and their baguette and butter. That butter itself as super addictive, the carpaccio was amazing. For mains , we got the mushroom puff pie-was good but wished the portion could have been more, then the pork belly A&W on route-that was absolutely delicious and the miso cod- really yum too. The dessert could have been a little more impressive ( didn’t feel sweet enough). The service was on point and ambience was beautiful! Would definitely be back in summer for the mystery patio.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing meal. Warm and cozy atmosphere, attentive staff adds to the creative and thoughtful menu which isn't too big. Every dish was wonderful. Can't wait to come again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing restaurant! Great vibes, great food, great staff. Not sure why it took me so long to try this place, but we’ll be back to try more interesting and delicious offerings. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Everyone in Toronto *budget permitting* should eat here once. This spot and the related cocktail bar next(ish) door are two of the coolest places in the city. This place is irreverent and fun. It's simultaneously edgy and sweet. The food and drink are adventurous, often locally sourced, and always world class.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Visited back in fall 2025. Absolutely adore Lake Inez. Went as a group of 4 and ordered every dish on the menu that night. We loved all except for 1, and the server comped it. Some of us also had wine and non alcoholic beverages. All things into consideration the bill wss very fair in price. Most importantly the dishes were delicious and prepared incredibly well. The interior is also quaint and bustling yet easy to have a conversation. Would definitely recommend this place and will be returning. Unfortunately do not have any pictures and hoping to change that.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great, well priced menu, solid service, and a fun atmosphere.
Very underwhelming. From the service to the food, we really wanted to love this place after booking two weeks in advance and hearing great things but it severely under delivered. I would have given it 3 stars had it not been for the impossibly difficulty reservation process and cancellation fee ($25 per person and you need to cancel two days in advance!!!) will not be returning or recommending
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 2
Our server was amazing, food was delicious. Would come back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
The atmosphere is very relaxed and trendy. There is a lot to look at and admire. I especially appreciated the stained glass and tiled images of Kate Bush & Virginia Wolf. The bathrooms are clean, but you need to be able bodied as they are located in the basement. Excellent lighting. Everyone looks good in that lighting.
The service was good. We made a reservation in advance, so our table was ready upon our arrival. I arrived before my date, but was still permitted to sit at the table. The server was very courteous and knowledgeable about the menu, and able to make recommendations based on some preferences that I shared.
The food is well made and tasty. You need to be aware that even for a tapas place, the portions are extremely small. For instance, we ordered a 34$ pork rib and it included exactly two ribs. It was tasty, but comical. The fungi and potato dish was nice. The cold shawarma was good, but we could have done without the cracker crumble on top, and thought a few crustinis would have suited the plate better. The cheesecake dessert was underwhelming. It was a no bake smear with a few melon balls and dried bits. Overall, most dishes were tasty, but the cryptic descriptions are a risk. Definitely take a look around before ordering or be prepared to order a lot and spend some cash. It's ok to treat yourself!
Drink options were abundant. We enjoyed a few different cocktails and each one was great. We especially liked the smokey maple bourbon one, which included a little weiner as a garnish, which, ironically, was more filling than some of the plate we ordered 🤪
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Phenomenal. Been going there for years, never had a bad experience or a bad meal. Worth the trip!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place has a fantastic atmosphere, reminiscent of the charming little neighborhood spots you stumble upon in France. It feels authentic and unpretentious, capturing that cozy spirit naturally rather than trying too hard to recreate it in Toronto.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Came here for my birthday and could not have been happier with this choice. Extensive vegetarian options too which is so nice. Every dish was so intentional and thoughtful. The calzone was a personal fave but everything we had was perfect.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Just had the pleasure of wasting $200+ here (2 people, 2 glasses of wine + food + tip). This is a hipster haven driven by internet hype. The food is pretentious and....experimental (?). A majority of what we ordered was unappetizing simply from a visual perspective. The flavor profiles were definitely wonky. We wanted to cancel the remainder of our order after finishing the apps but forced ourselves to stick around cause this place is such a hot ticket. Portion sizes are extremely small. Service was good enough. Atmosphere/vibe was ok.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 3
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