LATHA

January 13, 2026

We went for dinner here for my birthday and I’m sorry we did. We didn’t make reservations, but went in as soon as it opened and got a table. The restaurant has a cool vide (old Victorian house with African decor). The staff were friendly, but not very helpful nor very attentive. Although it was winter, it was a warm day, the house was warm, and we had to deal with some flies inside. We ordered drinks and starters before we could order the mains as the restaurant was not open for dinner yet. My drink was flavorless (watery) and not very good. The starters were the star of the show. We had the burnt onion hummus and the whipped goat cheese and these were very delicious, but the pita bread they served these with was cold and stale. We ordered the chicken main and the waygu flat (steak) and the chicken was just spicy hot and the steak was chewy and tasted burnt. We could not finish either dish. We wanted this place to marvel us and it fell far short from it, so we won’t return.

December 14, 2025

So many layers of flavors and textures for every dish - appetizer, main, and dessert. Our server told us that “Latha” means “flavor” in Swahili - appropriately named! We tried the watermelon salad, vegetable moqueca, adobo rubbed pork chop (super tender), and chocolate brigadeiro torte. Would recommend all of them. I could go on about each one. The live music was awesome too. Validated parking in the garage nearby. Great service.

December 30, 2025

AMAZING! Took our mother for dinner, we enjoyed it so so much! Sitting outside was lovely, and the music added to the ambiance. Our favourite dishes were the shrimp starter, the goat cheese dip, and the oxtail entrée. Great cocktails and mocktails too! Impeccable service!

October 18, 2025

We started with the Whipped Goat Cheese, which was beautifully presented, and we really liked the mildly savory cheese with the honey and the accompanying chapati. I think it was a touch too sweet though, and the black garlic component was overshadowed. The Honey Hot Wings had a nice heat level and great crisp on the skin. For the mains, we began with the Pineapple Piri Piri Chicken and while I loved the seasoning and cook on the chicken, I wasn't a fan of the labneh being layered beneath the surprisingly mild jollof rice. We also got the Lamb Tajine which we enjoyed with the spiced curry and pickled onions. The best dish of the night was the Chocolate Brigadeiro Torte for sure. Super well balanced, not too sweet, and the mousse made for a perfect bite with the chocolate and whipped cream.

January 11, 2026

Four words: I will be back! The intimate atmosphere goes so well with the flavor profile of the food. I ordered the branzino with jollof rice, and it is by far top 3 best dishes I’ve ever eaten in my life. Incredibly flavorful. The drinks were also amazing and very refreshing.