Hot House Cafe, Restaurant, Toronto

Hot House Cafe Description

In the heart of the historic St. Lawrence district, Hot House Café offers consistently delicious, mouth-watering cuisine, which is served just steps away from some of Toronto’s finest attractions. Come join us for our Award-Winning Sunday Brunch.

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Hot House Cafe Reviews

I had Sunday brunch there and it is really really great. Good selection, good food, good service, and good price. What can I say, I found a new brunch place.

My colleagues and I went there for a business lunch, and really liked it. Good food, good service, and fast.

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Hot House Cafe Menus

Lunch/Dinner Menu Desserts Group Menu

Lunch/Dinner Menu

Appetizers

Tomato Basil Soup
$5.75

Daily Soup
$5.75

Capriccio Bread
pesto, herbed tomato, mozzarella, cheddar and feta
$10.95

Bruschetta
roma tomatoes, basil, olive oil, all on a ciabatta loaf
$8.95

Stella Mussels
Stella Artois, pink peppercorn, cream and leeks
$11.95

Chipotle Mussels
roasted garlic, chipotle and roasted red peppers, white wine
$11.95

Calamari
dusted with traditional or Cajun style seasoned flour and lightly fried,
accompanied by hot sauce and our creamy chive dip
$9.75

Louisiana Crabcakes
with chili-lime aioli
$9.95

Coconut Shrimp
with tamarind sauce
$8.95

Garlic Tiger Shrimp
tiger shrimp baked in olive oil and spice,
with Portuguese bread and an Italian tomato salad
$ 10.95

Meatballs
a classic Italian dish. Our meatballs are homemade and full of flavour,
slowly simmered in our own tomato and fresh basil sauce
$7.95

Antipasto Platter
cipolinni onions, grilled portobellos, grilled vegetables, roasted garlic,
and a selection of cured meats and cheeses. Served with crostini
$14.95

Island Choka
three warm dips – roasted eggplant, grilled tomato
and seasoned potato. Served with warm flatbread
$12.95

Wild Mushroom Crostini
porcini and wild mushrooms, truffle oil and asiago.
Served on garlic-rubbed toasted crostini
$9.50

Baked Trio of Dips
goat cheese with extra virgin olive oil, nicoise olive tapenade
and roma tomatoes with basil and garlic. Served with crostini and foccaccia
$10.95

salads

Our house dressing is a Dijon, aged balsamic vinegar and extra virgin olive oil vinaigrette.

House
mixed greens, cherry tomato, carrots, cucumber and house dressing
small $5.50 large $9.50

Caesar
romaine, bacon bits, croutons, Curt’s Caesar Dressing
small $5.50 large $9.75

Greek
 greens, cucumbers, roma tomatoes, peppers, red onion
and kalamata olives, feta cheese, house-made traditional dressing small
$5.95 large $9.95

Spinach
baby spinach, bacon, red peppers, carrot, bean sprouts,
sesame thai dressing
small $5.95 large $9.95

Bistro
mesclun, arugula, spinach, apple, celeriac, red peppers,
lardons, parmesan reggiano, caramelized pecan, house dressing,
topped with onion sprouts
$10.95

Caprese
grape tomatoes and bocconcini cheese in a white balsamic and
fresh basil marinade, served on a bed of Boston bibb and arugula lettuce. Drizzled with
a sweet balsamic glaze and served with two garlic rubbed crostini
$10.95

Gourmande
seasonal greens, goat cheese, walnuts, roasted peppers, house dressing
$10.95

Warm Chicken
chicken breast, orange, cucumber, cherry tomato, pickled red onion,
onion sprouts, mixed greens, pear, tangerine and guava dressing
$10.95

Sundried Pesto Chicken
greens, sundried tomato, lardons, basil, toasted pine nuts,
cassareccia, broccoli sprouts, reggiano, chicken breast. Sundried tomato pesto vinaigrette $10.95

Add grilled chicken breast, poached salmon filet or a skewer of shrimp 4.25
gourmet pizzette

Multigrain crusts available for all pizzas. We also offer a gluten free crust. Add $1.50

Cipolle e Noci
caramelized onions, Tasmanian honey glazed walnuts,
speck, fontina and mozzarella cheeses, gorgonzola sauce
$13.95

Pizza di Parma
proscuitto di parma, baby arugula, fontina, mozzarella and tomato sauce
$13.95

Il Diavolo
blackened chicken, spicy Italian sausage, jalapenos,
roasted garlic, tomato sauce, mozzarella and fontina
$12.95

Fruitti di Mar
tiger shrimp, sea scallops, roasted red pepper, asiago and pesto sauce
$13.95

Waikiki
double smoked bacon, caramelized onion, pineapple,
hot Italian peppers, tomato sauce, mozzarella and fontina
$12.75

BBQ Pizza
rich bourbon bbq sauce topped with caramelized onions, cajun chicken,
green peppers and shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheeses
$13.95

Poco Grasso
pepperoni, salami, sweet sausage, green and sundried black olives,
hot Italian peppers, red onion, fontina, mozzarella and tomato sauce
$13.95

pasta and more

Whole wheat penne available for all pastas as well as gluten free fusilli.
Lunch Dinner

Spaghetti con Gamberoni
tiger shrimp, arugula, sundried tomato pesto,
white wine, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, lemon
11.95 17.95

Spaghettini and Meatballs
 a classic Italian dish. Our meatballs are
home made and full of flavour. Slowly simmered in a tomato basil sauce
and served on a bed of spaghettini. Buona!
$10.95 $15.95

Cajun Shrimp Fusilli
tiger shrimp, garlic, cajun spices, sundried tomatoes,
rapini, roasted red peppers, extra virgin olive oil
$10.95 $16.50

Lobster Fettuccine
lobster meat, cremini mushrooms, snow and spring peas,
tarragon and lobster-infused cream sauce
$11.95 $17.95

Fettuccine Puttanesca
tiger shrimp, sea scallops, capers, anchovies,
nicoise olives, cherry tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil, tomato basil sauce
$10.95 $16.95

Penne alla Sambuca
pancetta bacon, chicken, diced tomatoes, snow peas,
red and yellow peppers, tomato cream sambuca sauce
$10.75 $15.95

Jambalaya
tiger shrimp, blackened chicken breast, spicy Italian sausage,
bell peppers, red onion, chili peppers and herbed tomatoes on rice pilaf
$11.95 $17.95

Curried Tikka Shrimp
tiger shrimp with peppers, caramalized onions, carrots
and eggplant in a coconut milk, cilantro, ginger and chili curry sauce.
Served on basmati rice
$18.95

Chicken Stir Fry
chicken breast marinated in ginger and pineapple,
stir fried with Chinese baby bok choy, bell peppers, garlic, ginger, sesame seeds
and oriental peanut sauce served over a bed of basmati rice
$16.95

Pollo Pesto Fusilli
chicken, pesto, garlic, sundried tomatoes,
broccoli, carrots and bell peppers
$10.75 $15.95

HotHouse Penne
spicy Italian sausage, roasted red peppers, mushrooms,
sundried tomatoes, chili peppers, extra virgin olive oil, tomato basil sauce
$9.95 $15.95

Sicilian Gnocchi
potato gnocchi, cremini mushrooms, pancetta bacon,
gorgonzola cream sauce
$10.95 $16.50

Lasagna al Forno
ricotta, spinach, ground beef, veal,
tomato basil sauce, mozzarella
$15.95

entrées

All entrées served with vegetable of the day and a choice of baked potato,
leek and chive mashed potato, rice pilaf or HotHouse fries.

Grilled New York Sirloin
dry aged 10 oz “AAA” sirloin,
marinated in garlic and pepper, served with sautéed button mushrooms
 $25.95

Grilled New Zealand Rack of Lamb
french-cut rack of lamb marinated
with olive oil and tarragon, with a porcini mushroom and port sauce
$27.95

Black Aberdeen Angus Rib Eye
14oz Rib Eye grilled to perfection and topped
with a porcini butter
$27.95

Supreme of Chicken stuffed with pine nuts, goat cheese and spinach, with chardonnay,
thyme and shallot reduction
$20.95

Tilapia Meuniere
tilapia filet lightly floured and pan seared, served with a classic
sauce of butter, lemon and parsley
$18.95

Grilled Atlantic Salmon
fresh filet of Atlantic salmon with lemon and dill butter
$20.95

Market Fish
please ask your server about today’s selection
M.P.

Veal Marsala
provimi veal sautéed with cremini mushrooms in a rich marsala sauce $19.95
vegetarian dishes

Lunch Dinner

Cheese Cappelletti
stuffed with ricotta and romano cheeses, and
baked with tomato cream sauce and mozzarella
$ 9.95 $14.95

Oriental Cashew Stir-Fry
chinese lettuce, bell peppers, garlic, ginger,
sesame seeds and vegetables with cashews and oriental peanut sauce, basmati rice
$16.95

Butternut Squash Ravioli
stuffed with ricotta and roasted butternut squash,
with tomato basil sauce, leek and sundried tomato
$15.50

Pasta Melanzana
Italian eggplant, cherry tomatoes, oregano,
basil, garlic, olive oil, chilis, tomato basil sauce
$10.95 $15.95

Gnocchi con Funghi
potato gnocchi gently cooked with cremini mushrooms
and a rich gorgonzola cream sauce
$9.95 $15.95

Pizza Rustica
sautéed baby spinach with truffle oil, a blend of wild mushrooms,
asiago and fontina cheeses served on a creamy alfredo base
$13.95

sandwiches and burgers

served with your choice of soup, salad or HotHouse fries

Char-Grilled HotHouse Burger
served on a fresh challa sesame seed bun $9.95
with bacon and melted cheddar $10.95
with sautéed mushrooms and melted mozzarella $10.95
with goat cheese and roasted red peppers $11.95

Lamb Burger
a patty of seasoned ground lamb with grilled red onions,
feta cheese and a mint aioli served on a ciabatta bun
$12.95

the following sandwiches are not available after 3 p.m.

Grilled Vegetable
grilled marinated portabello mushroom, zucchini, red pepper
and tomato with goat cheese on Ace Bakery Focaccia
$11.50

Moroccan Chicken Sandwich
chicken breast marinated in a blend of Moroccan spices,
grilled and served on fresh ciabatta bread with roasted red peppers and lettuce
with a smoky charmoula mayo on the side
$11.95

beverages

Galvanina “Blu” Italian Sparkling Mineral Water
355 ml $3.25
750 ml $4.50

Galvanina Italian Natural Mineral Water
355 ml $3.25
750 ml $4.50

2% or Chocolate Milk (20 oz) $3.50

Soft Drink (20 oz) $3.50

Iced Tea $3.95

Juices
cranberry, grapefruit, apple, pineapple, tomato or clamato
3.95

HotHouse Tropical Juice
a blend of fresh strawberry,
raspberry, mango, guava and lime
$4.50

Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice$3.75

 

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Desserts

Molten Chocolate Cake
An individual size molten chocolate cake served warm
$5.95

Dulce de Leche Cheesecake
Rich, smooth New York-style baked cheesecake topped
with decadent dulce de leche
$6.95

Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Icing
Two layers of rich and moist carrot cake with
pecan and walnuts
$6.95

Chocolate Utopia
Rich, six layer chocolate cake filled and covered
with chocolate fudge icing
$6.95

Super Caramel Crackle
Layers of crunchy caramel meringue filled with rich caramel
cream and drizzled with melted butterscotch
$6.95

Tirami’su
Our signature dessert. Sponge cake soaked in espresso,
brandy, Frangelico and Bailey’s Irish Cream.
Covered with mounds of sweetened mascarpone cheese,
then lightly dusted with cocoa
$6.95

Apple Pecan Crumble Tart
An individual apple pie baked in a sweet pastry,
topped with rich cinnamon pecan crumble and
drizzled with caramel sauce
$5.95

Chocolate Chip Banana Cake
Four layers of moist sponge cake with fresh bananas
and chocolate chips covered in milk chocolate truffle.
Topped with a drizzle of white chocolate
$6.95

Lemon Curd Tart
Tart lemony filling baked in a sweet shortbread crust and
topped with a light dusting of icing sugar
$6.25

Blood Orange Sorbet
with fresh seasonal fruit
$5.95


SPeciaLTy CoFFees(1 oz)

Jamaican Coffee
Tia Maria,Mount Gay Rum, Dark Créme de Cacao,
coffee, whipped cream
$5.95

Café Italia
Amaretto, coffee,whipped cream
$5.95

B52 Coffee
Kahlua, Bailey’s Irish Cream, Grand Marnier, coffee,
whipped cream
$5.95

Highland Coffee
Drambuie, Bailey’s Irish Cream, coffee,whipped cream
$5.95

Irish Coffee
Irish Mist, Jamesons Whiskey, coffee,whipped cream
$5.95

Spanish Coffee
Napoleon Brandy, Kahlua, coffee,whipped cream
$5.95

Blueberry Tea
Amaretto, Grand Marnier, Orange Pekoe tea
$5.95

Hot Chocolate Monkey
Bols Banana, Kahlua, hot chocolate,whipped cream
$5.95

White Chocolate Latté
Godiva White Chocolate Liqueur, café latté
$5.95

HotHouse Latté
Captain Morgan Spiced Rum, gingerbread syrup, café latté
$5.95

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Group Menu

SPECIAL EVENT A 2009

Begin with a choice of Seasonal Greens or Caesar Salad

Entrees are served with a medley of fresh Steamed Vegetables

8oz New York Steak
Aged, centre cut New York Steak, char-broiled to your liking,
and napped with a rich Cremini Mushroom & Napa Cabernet reduction.
Served with Baked Potato

Poached Filet of Atlantic Salmon
SucculentFilet of Atlantic Salmon poached & napped with
Lemon Dill Butter. Served with Rice Pilaf

Butternut Squash Bauletti
Spinach pasta pockets stuffed with Ricotta and Butternut Squash, with a delicious Tomato Basil Sauce, fresh Leeks and Sundried Tomatoes.

Chicken Supreme “Romanello”
Supreme of Chicken Breast baked and napped with Herbed Tomato Concasse and Parmesan Cream sauce. Served with Leek and Chive Mashed Potato

Service of Italian Sorbet

Coffee, Brewed Decaf, Tea or Soft Drink

$25.95 per person taxes and gratuity extra
Chocolate Truffle Cake, Carrot Cake or New York Cheesecake, add $5.25 per person

 


SPECIAL EVENT B 2009

Begin with a choice of Seasonal Greens or Caesar Salad

Entrees are served with a medley of fresh Steamed Vegetables


Filet Mignon
Aged Beef Tenderloin wrapped in Bacon & char-broiled to your liking.
Napped with a Porcini, Pancetta Bacon, Roma Tomato
& Dijon Sauce. Served with Baked Potato.

Baked Stuffed Supreme of Chicken
Supreme of Chicken Breast stuffed with Pine Nuts, Goat Cheese,
& Spinach. Napped with aThyme & Shallot reduction and served with Leek & Chive Mashed Potato

Baked Filet of Atlantic Salmon
Succulent Filet of Atlantic Salmon topped with Wilted Spinach, Fennel, & Sundried Tomatoes, & Wrapped in Prosciutto. Baked & Topped with Black Truffle Butter.
Served with Rice Pilaf

Sicilian Gnocchi
Fresh Potato Gnocchi tossed with julienned grilled Portobellos &
Wild Mushroom Duxelle in a rich Gorgonzola Cream Sauce

A Service of Italian Sorbet

$27.95 per person, taxes and gratuity extra
Chocolate Truffle Cake, Carrot Cake or New York Cheesecake, add $5.25 per person

 
SPECIAL EVENT C 2009

Begin with a choice of Seasonal Greens or Caesar Salad

Entrees are served with a medley of fresh Steamed Vegetables

Rib Steak
13 oz Sterling Silver Rib Steak, expertly grilled and topped with
a rich Stlton Walnut Butter. Served with Baked Potato

Grilled Shrimp and Scallop Brochettes
Brochettes of Jumbo Butterfly Shrimp and Marinated Sea Scallops
gently grilled & basted with Herbed Garlic Butter.
Served with Rice Pilaf.

Grilled Rack of Lamb
French trimmed Rack of New Zealand Lamb marinated with Dijon Mustard, Garlic and Chardonnay & napped with Provencal Sauce. Served with Baked Potato.

Oriental Cashew Stirfry
Bok Choy, Bell Peppers, Crisp Vegetables, Ginger, Garlic & Sesame Seeds tossed with Cashews and Peanut Sauce on Basmati Rice.

Service of Italian Sorbet
Coffee, Brewed Decaf, Tea or Soft Drink

$29.95 per person, taxes and gratuity extra
Chocolate Truffle Cake, Carrot Cake or New York Cheesecake, add $5.25 per person

 

 

 

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