Located in the heart of downtown Toronto, in beautiful Baldwin village, Valens has the perfect selection of fusion foods from around the globe. We offer exceptional food, excellent service, and a full bar/wine selection. A variety of salads, seafood, aged steaks, grilled sandwiches and homemade desserts, are always served in large portions. All of this contained within a warm atmosphere and a scenic front patio cover by a canopy of leaves.more...See more text
EACH BREAKFAST DISH IS SERVED WITH ONIONS, PEPPERS, AND MUSHROOMS, HOMEFRIES, MIXED BABY GREENS, AND FRESH CUT FRUITS
Two Eggs Any Style
two eggs prepared any style, with your choice of bacon, sausage, and potatoes served with your choice of texas whole wheat or white toast.
$10.00
Eggs Benedict
two poached eggs and peameal bacon over toasted english muffins, topped with hollandaise sauce.
$11.00
Eggs Natasha
two poached eggs and smoked salmon over toasted english muffins, topped with hollandaise sauce.
$12.00
Energy Omelette
two egg omelettes, baby spinach, plum tomatoes, and feta cheese. Served with your choice of texas whole wheat or white toast.
$12.00
Cheddar Cheese Omelette
two egg omelettes with bacon and cheddar cheese. Served with your choice of texas whole wheat or white toast.
$11.00
Asparagus & Goat Cheese Omelette
two egg omelettes with sautéed asparagus and goat cheese. Served with your choice of texas whole wheat or white toast.
$12.00
Mediterranean Omelette
two eggs omelettes with grilled peppers, zucchini, Bermuda onions, and feta cheese. Served with your choice of texas whole wheat or white toast.
$12.00
Shrimp Benedict
two poached eggs with grilled shrimp, and avocado over a toasted english muffin, topped with hollandaise sauce.
$14.00
Steak & Eggs
two eggs any style with 6 oz. striploin steak cooked the way you like it. Served with your choice of texas whole wheat or white toast.
$13.00
French Toast
thick-cut cinnamon French toast wedges topped with caramelized apples and served with maple syrup, your choice of bacon or sausage.
$11.00
Belgium Waffle
served with strawberry sauce, whipped cream, vanilla ice cream, and fresh fruits.
$10.00
Appetizers MENU - Valens Restaurant
Soup of the day
our soup of the day is prepared fresh from organic ingedients, and slow-simmered in small batches, according to traditional italian countryside cooking
$7.95
Bruschetta
diced plum tomatoes tossed with fresh basil, garlic, and extra-virgin olive oil, served on toasted garlic crostini
$7.95
Garlic Bread
sliced italian baguette basted with garlic-butter, topped with grated mozzarella cheese and lightly grilled
$7.95
Mozzarella Cheese Sticks
served with mixed green and tomato salsa dipping sauce
$8.95
Mini Sliders
bite sized burgers on mini buns topped with mayo, mushroom and cheddar.
$11.95
White Wine Mussels
fresh p.e.i. mussels, first steamed in the shell, then sautéed in a light white wine and basil sauce
$14.95
Spicy Tomato Mussels
fresh p.e.i. mussels, first steamed in the shell, then simmered in a spicy, zesty tomato sauce
$14.95
Fried Calamari
lightly spiced and battered squid, served with a tangy jalapeno aioli dipping sauce
$13.95
Grilled Calamari
grilled squid in a puttanesca sauce, served with mixed baby greens
$13.95
Salads
Add grilled chicken for $5. Add grilled salmon, tiger shrimp, or steak for $7
Mista
mixed baby greens tossed with fresh tomatoes, cucumber, bell peppers, and red onion, served with a flavourful balsamic and extra-virgin olive oil dressing
$9.95
Caesar
crisp romaine lettuce and chopped garlic crostini tossed in our homemade creamy garlic caesar dressing
$10.95
Mediterranean
crisp lettuce mixed with kalamata olives, english cucumber, bell peppers, red onion, tomatoes and feta cheese in an oregano olive oil vinaigrette
$12.95
Caprese
plum roma tomatoes combined with marinated bocconcini cheese over mixed baby greens, served with a lemon basil dressing
$10.95
Arugula
baby arugula, roasted wild mushrooms, roasted red peppers, feta cheese, and balsamic vinaigrette
$11.95
Grilled Pear
grilled pear wedges and fresh mandarin orange with roasted walnuts and brie cheese over baby spinach, served with a light and tangy raspberry vinaigrette
$11.95
Grilled Vegetable
mixed grilled vegetables topped with baked goats cheese over organic greens, served with a balsamic vinaigrette
$14.95
Regina
romaine lettuce, roasted red peppers, grilled zucchini, bocconcini, anchovies, and lemon dressing
$14.95
Luau
grilled chicken with mixed green, cucumber, tomato, mandarin oranges, roasted almond, dried cranberries, sesame seeds, crisp wontons, and balsamic dressing.
$15.95
Tiger Shrimp
tiger shrimp, marinated then grilled, with plum tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion over mixed baby greens, served with a fresh herb and lemon dressing
$15.95
Grilled Salmon
grilled salmon filet with mandarin orange, plum tomatoes and cucumber over mixed baby greens in a tart citrus dressing
$15.95
Risotto
Funghi
marinated arborio rice with porcini, oysters, portabella button mushrooms, and asparagus in a porcini mushroom truffle broth
$17.95
Pollo
marinated arborio rice with grilled chicken, red bell peppers, mushrooms, and spinach in a white wine tomato broth
$17.95
Seafood
marinated arborio rice with black tiger shrimp, calamari, baby clams, and mussels in a white wine tomato broth
$19.95
Sandwiches & Wraps
ALL SERVED WITH YOUR CHOICE OF A GREEN SALAD, FRENCH FRIES OR CAESAR SALAD
Santa Cleopatra
grilled chicken with roasted red peppers, arugula, tomato, Swiss cheese, and honey mustard mayonnaise
$12.95
Melted Brie
melted brie cheese with ham, crushed walnuts, tomatoes, braised leeks, and mayonnaise
$11.95
Peperonata
vegetarian - grilled eggplant, zucchini, red peppers, roasted onion, and asiago cheese
$11.95
Smoked Salmon
smoked pacific salmon with capers, red onion, arugula, and cream cheese
$13.95
Chicken Parmigiana
baked breaded chicken breast with tomato sauce, parmesan cheese, and mozzarella cheese
$13.95
Veal Parmigiana
baked breaded veal cutlet with tomato sauce, parmesan cheese, and mozzarella cheese
$13.95
Steak
grilled striploin steak with sautéed red peppers, mushrooms, red onions, arugula, and goat cheese
$14.95
Chicken Wrap
flour wrap filled with grilled chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, red peppers, arugula, and goats cheese and honey mustard mayo
$13.95
Vege Wrap
grilled eggplant, zucchini, red peppers, red onions, asiago cheese, spinach, and pesto mayo
$12.95
Steak Wrap
grilled steak strips sautéed with red peppers, red onion, mushrooms, romaine lettuce, mozzarella cheese, and mayo
$14.95
Pizza
Sambuca
artichoke hearts, black olives, sun-dried tomatoes and bocconcini cheese, topped with arugula and lemon vinaigrette
$14.95
Pepperoni
pepperoni, red peppers, mushrooms, tomato sauce, and mozzarella cheese
grilled chicken, red peppers, mushrooms, tomato sauce, and mozzarella cheese
$16.95
Mediterraneo
kalamata olives, roasted red peppers, artichokes, broccoli, tomato sauce, and feta cheese
$14.95
Diavoletto
italian sausage, pepperoni, red onion, roasted red peppers, tomato sauce, asiago cheese, and mozzarella cheese
$16.95
Carnivoro
grilled chicken, Italian sausage, pepperoni, bacon, red peppers, red onion, tomato sauce, and mozzarella cheese
$18.95
Santa Cruz
prosciutto, sun-dried tomatoes, roasted red peppers, tomato sauce, bocconcini cheese and mozzarella cheese
$15.95
Neve
gorgonzola, pears, caramelized onions, walnuts, arugula and extra virgin olive oil
$14.95
Con Pollo
grilled chicken, smoked bacon, mushroom, red onion, tomato sauce and mozzarella
$16.95
Brino
roasted wild mushrooms, basil pesto, and brie cheese drizzled with truffle oil
$15.95
Pasta
ADD GRILLED CHICKEN FOR $5. ADD GRILLED TIGER SHRIMP FOR $7
Arabiata
penne tossed in a sun-dried tomato, jalapeno peppers and spicy tomato sauce
$14.95
Buongusto
linguini tossed with grilled chicken, snowpeas, sun-dried tomatoes, and roasted garlic in a parmesan olive oil sauce
$15.95
Calabria
penne tossed with hot italian sausage, red peppers, and roasted garlic in a spicy tomato sauce
$15.95
Alla Vodka
penne tossed with smoked bacon and leeks in a vodka tomato cream sauce
$15.95
Frutti de Mare
linguini tossed with black tiger shrimp, calamari, and spinach in a white wine tomato sauce
$17.95
Primavera
fusilli tossed with a mixture of fresh seasonal vegetables in a basil tomato sauce
$14.95
Pescatore
linguini tossed with black tiger shrimp, calamari, mussels, and clams in a white wine tomato sauce
$18.95
Gorgonzola
penne tossed with grilled chicken, roasted red peppers, and asparagus in a gorgonzola cream sauce
$16.95
Piccante
linguini tossed with black tiger shrimp, red onion, roasted red peppers, and spinach in a cajun olive oil sauce
$16.95
Tettrazini
linguini tossed with grilled chicken, bruschetta mix, broccoli, and mushrooms in a sweet basil cream sauce
$16.95
Porcini
penne tossed with wild mushrooms and spinach in a porcini mushroom parmesan cream sauce
$15.95
Pesto
penne tossed with grilled chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and mushrooms in a basil pesto sauce
$15.95
Rosé
fusilli tossed with sliced grilled chicken breast, roasted red peppers, spinach and rosé sauce
$15.95
Congambare
linguini tossed with black tiger shrimp, roasted red peppers, asparagus and basil pesto cream sauce
$16.95
Asiago
penne tossed with sun-dried tomato, spinach, mushroom and asiago cream sauce
$15.95
Veg Lasagna
layered lasagna noodles with Portobello mushroom, zucchini, goat cheese, and baked Romano cheese.
$14.95
Penne Bolognese
penne with slowly cooked minced beef in tomato sauce
$14.95
Entrée
Parmigiana
chicken breast or veal cutlet simmered in rich tomato sauce and coated with melted parmesan and mozzarella cheese, served with penne in tomato sauce
$17.95
Black Pepper Salmon
atlantic salmon filet crusted with black pepper, seared and covered with a light citrus cream sauce, served with rice pilaf and steamed vegetables
$18.95
Chicken Marsala
pan seared chicken breast topped with a wild mushroom marsala sauce, served with hint-of-garlic mashed potatoes and steamed vegetables
$17.95
Black Angus Steak
10-ounce black angus striploin steak, grilled and basted with a red wine demiglaze, served with hint-of-garlic mashed potatoes and steamed vegetables
$19.95
Appetizers MENU - Valens Restaurant
Soup of the day
our soup of the day is prepared fresh from organic ingedients, and slow-simmered in small batches, according to traditional italian countryside cooking
$7.95
Bruschetta
diced plum tomatoes tossed with fresh basil, garlic, and extra-virgin olive oil topped with goat cheese served on toasted garlic crostini
$9.95
Magic Mushroom
portobello and oyster mushrooms sautéed in a roasted garlic cream sauce, served on toasted garlic crostini
$9.95
Mozzarella cheese sticks
served with mixed greens and tomato salsa dipping sauce.
$8.95
Mini sliders
bite sized burgers on mini buns topped with mayo, mushroom, and cheddar.
$11.95
Coconut Shrimp
coconut shrimp, lightly spiced and deep fried, served with a ginger plum dipping sauce
$11.95
White Wine Mussels
fresh p.e.i. mussels, first steamed in the shell then sautéed in a light white wine and basil sauce
$14.95
Spicy Tomato Mussels
fresh p.e.i. mussels, first steamed in the shell, then simmered in a spicy, zesty tomato sauce
$14.95
Fried Calamari
lightly spiced and battered squid, served with a tangy jalapeno aioli dipping sauce
$14.95
Grilled Calamari
grilled squid in a puttanesca sauce, served with mixed baby greens
$14.95
Salads
Add grilled chicken for $5. Add grilled salmon or tiger shrimp or steak for $7
Mista
mixed baby greens tossed with fresh tomatoes, cucumber, bell peppers, and red onion, served with a flavorful balsamic and extra-virgin olive oil dressing
$9.95
Caesar
crisp romaine lettuce and chopped garlic crostini tossed in our homemade creamy garlic caesar dressing
$10.95
Mediterranean
crisp lettuce mixed with kalamata olives, english cucumber, bell peppers, red onion, tomatoes and feta cheese in an oregano olive oil vinaigrette
$12.95
Caprese
plum roma tomatoes combined with marinated bocconcini cheese over mixed baby greens, served with a lemon basil dressing
$11.95
Grilled Vegetable
mixed grilled vegetables topped with baked goat cheese over organic greens, served with balsamic vinaigrette
$14.95
Grilled Pear
grilled pear wedges and fresh mandarin orange with roasted walnuts and brie cheese over baby spinach, served with a light and tangy raspberry vinaigrette
$11.95
Regina
romaine lettuce, roasted red peppers, grilled zucchini, bocconcini, anchovies, and lemon dressing
$13.95
Luau
grilled chicken breast slices with mixed greens, cucumbers, plum tomatoes, mandarin oranges, roasted almonds, dried cranberries, sesame seeds, crisp wontons, and balsamic vinaigrette
$14.95
Tiger Shrimp
tiger shrimp, marinated then grilled, with plum tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion over mixed baby greens, served with a fresh herb and lemon dressing
$15.95
Grilled Salmon
grilled salmon filet with mandarin orange, plum tomatoes and cucumber over mixed baby greens in a tart citrus dressing
$15.95
Sandwiches
ALL SERVED WITH YOUR CHOICE OF GREEN SALAD, CAESAR SALAD OR FRENCH FRIES
Santa Cleopatra
grilled chicken with roasted red peppers, arugula, swiss cheese, and honey mustard mayonnaise
$14.95
Smoked Salmon
smoked pacific salmon with capers, red onion, arugula, and cream cheese
$14.95
Peperonata
vegetarian - grilled eggplant, zucchini, red peppers, roasted onion, and asiago cheese
$14.95
Steak
grilled striploin steak with sautéed red peppers, mushrooms, red onions, arugula, and goat cheese
$15.95
Pasta
Add grilled chicken for $5. Add grilled tiger shrimp for $7.
Arabiata
penne tossed in a sun-dried tomato, jalapeno pepper and spicy tomato sauce
$14.95
Buongusto
linguini tossed with grilled chicken, snowpeas, sun-dried tomatoes, and roasted garlic in a parmesan olive oil sauce
$16.95
Calabria
penne tossed with hot italian sausage, red peppers, and roasted garlic in a spicy tomato sauce
$15.95
Congambare
linguini tossed with black tiger shrimp, roasted red peppers, and asparagus in a basil pesto cream sauce
$17.95
Alla Vodka
penne tossed with smoked bacon and leeks in a vodka tomato cream sauce
$17.95
Frutti de Mare
linguini tossed with black tiger shrimp, calamari, and spinach in a white wine tomato sauce
$17.95
Primavera
fusilli tossed with a mixture of fresh seasonal vegetables in a basil tomato sauce
$15.95
Pescatore
linguini tossed with black tiger shrimp, calamari, mussels, and clams in a white wine tomato sauce
$20.95
Gorgonzola
penne tossed with grilled chicken, roasted red peppers, and asparagus in a gorgonzola cream sauce
$17.95
Piccante
linguini tossed with black tiger shrimp, red onion, red peppers, and spinach in a spicy cajun olive oil sauce
$17.95
Tettrazini
linguini tossed with grilled chicken, bruschetta mix, broccoli, and mushrooms in a sweet basil cream sauce
$16.95
Porcini
penne tossed with wild mushrooms and spinach in a porcini mushroom parmesan cream sauce
$15.95
Pesto
penne tossed with grilled chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and mushrooms in a basil pesto sauce
$15.95
Rosé
fusilli tossed with sliced grilled chicken breast, roasted red peppers, spinach and rosé sauce
$15.95
Asiago
penne tossed with grilled chicken, sun-dried tomato, caramelized onion, spinach and asiago cream sauce
$16.95
Veg Lasagna
layered lasagna noodles with Portobello mushroom, zucchini, goat cheese, and baked Romano cheese.
$15.95
Bolognese
penne with slowly cooked minced beef in tomato sauce
$15.95
Lobster Linguine
lobster tail, jumbo shrimp, baby spinach, red peppers, and mushrooms in a white wine cream sauce
$20.95
Entrée
Black Pepper Salmon
atlantic salmon filet crusted with black pepper, seared and covered with a light citrus cream sauce, served with rice pilaf and steamed vegetables
$21.95
Apple Chicken
sautéed chicken, apple, and sun-dried tomatoes in a white wine dijon sauce, served with herb roasted potatoes and steamed vegetables
$20.95
Stuffed Chicken
chicken breast stuffed with goat cheese and spinach, basted with a red wine demiglaze, served with hint-of-garlic mashed potatoes and steamed vegetables
$20.95
Chicken Parmigiana
chicken breast cutlet simmered in rich tomato sauce and coated with melted parmesan and mozzarella cheese, served with linguini in tomato sauce and steamed vegetables
$19.95
Veal Parmigiana
8-ounce veal cutlet simmered in rich tomato sauce and coated with melted parmesan and mozzarella cheese, served with linguini in tomato sauce and steamed vegetables
$19.95
Veal Chop
12-ounce grilled veal chop, topped with red pepper bourbon sauce, served with roasted potatoes and steamed vegetables
$22.95
Black Angus Steak
grilled 12-ounce black angus striploin steak basted with a red wine demiglaze, served with hint-of-garlic mashed potatoes and steamed vegetables
$25.95
Rack of Lamb
half rack of lamb, oven-roasted and basted with a cognac mushroom cream sauce, served with hint-of-garlic mashed potatoes and steamed vegetables
$24.95
Risotto
Funghi
marinated arborio rice with porcini, oysters, portabella button mushrooms and asparagus in a porcini mushroom truffle broth
$20.95
Pollo
marinated arborio rice with grilled chicken, bell peppers, mushrooms and spinach in a white wine tomato broth
$21.95
Truffle
marinated arborio rice with grilled chicken, Italian sausage, oyster mushroom and leeks in a white wine broth with truffle oil
$21.95
Seafood
marinated arborio rice with black tiger shrimp, calamari ,baby clams, and mussels in a white wine tomato broth
$23.95
Pizza
Sambuca
artichoke hearts, black olives, sun-dried tomatoes and bocconcini cheese, topped with arugula and lemon vinaigrette
$15.95
Pepperoni
pepperoni, red peppers, mushrooms, tomato sauce, and mozzarella cheese
crisp lettuce mixed with kalamata olives, english cucumber, bell peppers, red onion, tomatoes and feta cheese in an oregano olive oil vinaigrette
Caesar Salad
crisp romaine lettuce and chopped garlic crustinis tossed in our homemade creamy garlic Caesar dressing
Crostini
Smoked salmon, capers and goat cheese.
Main Course
Penne
Grilled chicken, prosciutto, mushroom and spinach in a truffle oil cream sauce
Risotto
Marinated rice with chicken, sausages, wild mushroom, roasted red peppers and cheddar cheese in a white wine broth
Jambalaya
Rice stew with tiger shrimp, grilled chicken, Italian sausage, hot peppers, and onions in a spicy tomato sauce
Fish
Pan seared tilapia with red pepper cream sauce, served with rice pilaf and steamed seasonal vegetables
Steak
Grilled strip loin steak with red wine demi glaze sauce, served with mashed potatoes and steamed seasonal vegetables
Parmigiana
Chicken OR veal cutlet in rich tomato sauce coated with melted parmesan cheese, served with linguine in tomato sauce and steamed seasonal vegetables
Pizza
Chicken, bacon, tomato, onion, mushroom and mozzarella cheese and tomato sauce
Lamb Shank
Slowly simmered lamb shank with red wine and tomatoes served with roasted potatoes and steamed vegetables
Dessert
Tiramisu
A rich blend of kahlua, bailey's, grand marnier and mascarpone cheese layered with espresso-soaked cookies
Tartufo
Fresh sherbet and Italian ice cream, available in chocolate-raspberry, mocha-amaretto, or hazelnut-chocolate
Cheesecake
Cheesecake with strawberry sauce
Creme Brulee
A smooth, creamy chilled custard, covered with brown sugar caramelized to a crunchy, delicious topping
Appetizer MENU - Valens Restaurant
Minestra Del Giorno
our soup of the day is prepared fresh from organic ingedients, and slow-simmered in small batches, according to traditional italian countryside cooking
Mista Salad
mixed baby greens tossed with fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, and red onion served with a flavourful balasamic and extra-virgin olive oil dressing
Caesar Salad
crisp romaine lettuce and chopped garlic crustinis tossed in our homemade creamy garlic caesar dressing
Mussels
Fresh p.e.i. mussels with leeks and plum tomato in a curry sauce
Main Course
Fusilli
fusilli tossed with grilled chicken, roasted red peppers, and spinach in a light tomato cream sauce
linguine
linguine tossed with grilled tiger shrimp, calamari, and spinach in a white wine tomato sauce
Risotto
marinated rice with grilled chicken, wild mushrooms, and asparagus in a porcini mushroom broth
Jambalaya
rice stew with tiger shrimp, grilled chicken, italian sausage, hot peppers, and onions in a spicy tomato sauce
Salmon
seared fresh salmon filet, coated in citrus sauce, served with rice pilaf and steamed seasonal vegetables
Apple Chicken
sauteed chicken, apple, and sun-dried tomatoes in a white wine dijon sauce, served with roasted potato wedges and steamed seasonal vegetable
Chicken Parmigiana
chicken cutlet in rich tomato sauce coated with melted parmesan cheese, served with linguine in tomato sauce and steamed seasonal vegetables
Veal Parmigiana
veal cutlet in rich tomato sauce coated with melted parmesan cheese, served with linguine in tomato sauce and steamed seasonal vegetables
Veal Chop
10-ounce grilled veal chop coated with a rich red pepper bourbon sauce, served with hint-of-garlic mashed potatoes and steamed seasonal vegetables
T-Bone Steak
12-ounce t-bone steak covered in a red wine peppercorn sauce, served with hintof-garlic mashed potatoes and steamed seasonal vegetables
Dessert
Tiramisu
a rich blend of Kahlua, Bailey's, Grand Marnier, and mascarpone cheese layered with espresso-soaked cookies
Tartufo
fresh sherbet and italian ice cream, available in chocolate-raspberry, mochaamaretto, or hazelnut-chocolate
Lava Cake
Warm rich white and dark chocolate cake over vanilla ice cream
Creme Brulee
a smooth, creamy chilled custard, covered with brown sugar caramelized to a crunchy, delicious topping
Awful! Ordered delivery and Food showed up clearly missing the pasta sauce. Food portions were small. Spoke to the manager to have him say, "that's what they normally serve their customers." Refused to help and blamed the driver or me.
Located in the heart of downtown Toronto in beautiful Baldwin Village, Valens serves a wide variety of fusion foods including salads, seafood, aged steaks, grilled sandwiches and homemade desserts in a warm atmosphere. For Winterlicious they are offering options such as wild mushrooms on garlic crostini, veal osso buco, and warm white chocolate lava cake with vanilla ice cream.
