Amazingggggg Tapas here. The standouts were the Shrimp, Snow pea leaves, and the Mushrooms!!! THE MUSHROOMS...Absolute flavour bombs and crispy. I highly recommending ordering their classic bread and olive oil too, it was nice together BUT even better if you use the bread to dip with the Shrimp dish's sauces and chili oil!! Other notable tapas we tried was the Ceviche. It was almost like a guac but the fish was plentiful and fresh with the in house chips (seasoned with paprika too!). The Tomato bread was alright. Atmosphere felt super European. Especially since we came during the COVID outdoor patio season, their street side tiny tables for 2 set up was very minimal and Chic. It was a pricey meal but a lovely treat once in a while. read more

Bar Isabel - Snow pea leaves 5/5 (back), Shrimp with a chilli oil 5/5 (middle), and Mushrooms 5/5 (front) - Spanish Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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One of my favoriate spot in town. The setting and ambiance is very European. Reminds my dining experience in Spain. The food is amazing. Order their octopus!! Pinxto Matrimonio, and their cocktails are Delicious as well. read more

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Came here back in december with some friends and we ordered: Anchovies Sourdough bread Quarter octopus Patatas bravas Pork jowel Mushrooms Steak I've come here a few times over the years and each time the food is really great but the service is very mediocre unfortunately and has not gotten any better. I'm not sure if it's maybe just my luck but out of the four times I've been here, not one time was th service even above average. Each time I'm here we are always waiting a long time on service or asking for water. The fastest service is when the bill comes. Not sure if anyone else has had better experiences here with the staff? read more

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When I can't go to Spain I come to this OG Spanish spot! The past few times I've been here, they either ran out or weren't serving my favorite Foie Gras Toast (cured meat, honey and shaved truffle on a crunchy bread ?). But this time I made sure to call in advance and reserve an order, which ended up being the very last one of the night. Grilled Mushrooms & Cured Egg Yolk: This was pretty good, the egg yolk had a bit of rich/saltiness and the mushrooms were grilled nicely Quarter Octopus: This just ended up being 1.5 tentacles (about 6 pieces of octopus) and was $32 :/ Roast Veal Bone Marrow: Can't really go wrong with this accompanied with a side of tangy chimmichuri sauce Cured Chorizo (?): Buttery and full of flavor, one of my favorite cuts of cured meat Foie Gras with Peaches: This was really tasty, the peaches were sweet and caramalized and the foie gras was slightly salty, rich and buttery. The food is pretty much the same as before except the prices are higher cause inflation. I also noticed resos aren't as hard to snag as they used to be which is a plus, and walk ins generally have zero wait time now. For a very casual dinner, it was over $200 including 1 alcoholic beverage. I honestly find it quite steep now for some items read more

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This is a popular Spanish restaurant for good reason -- every single dish was fantastic. The service was also quite good. We had the Jamon Croqueta -- lightly fried on the outside but not overly greasy, perfectly tender on the inside. Patatas Bravas -- the sauce on top really elevated the dish overall. Soft potatoes, definite crowd pleaser Bone marrow -- huge bone was presented along side some bread. A bowl of salt is on the side so you can salt to your taste. Comes with Chimichurri which was a welcome accompaniment and melded the dish perfectly together Seam Bream ceviche and chips -- look up the definition of fresh and this will be it. One of my favourite dishes of the bunch. This is a must try Pork secreto -- came with a ?maple sweet sauce. The meat could stand on its own though. Perfect amount of fat to make it a guilty pleasure read more

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Came here with high expectations and I was pleasantly surprised! I made a reservation to celebrate my partner's birthday, I would suggest making one in advance to guarantee a table. Upon entering, the space is intimate and the vibe is fun and romantic. The highlights of the night were the Grilled Mushrooms & Cured Egg Yolk, Picanha Steak, Sea Bream Ceviche & Chips, and drinks! Honourable mention: the octopus and Basque Cake (sorry to the basque cake lovers). The only concern I had was the amount of time we had to wait for our food. We had received a couple of our dishes in a timely manner, but waited almost AN HOUR for the rest of our food. We had seen other tables, who were seated significantly later than us, receive their food (including the same things we ordered) before we did. Maybe they wanted to bring everything out all at once, but an hour is still longer than I would have expected. For all the Basque Cake lovers (and ones who haven't had it yet), it was a solid 8/10 for me. I don't understand the hype for it, but it is delicious nonetheless! I personally wouldn't order it every time as most do. TLDR: This place is great for special occasions, very romantic and intimate. Drinks and food were delightful, you can't go wrong with any of the dishes in my opinion. Service was nice, servers are attentive and kind. read more

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Food was the worst I've had. Even the table next to ours wanted to complain about their dishes.

Sat outside and it was pretty lovely. Overall was alright. Everything was pretty overpriced, took a while to come out, and tasted okay. One stand out though that knocks it up to a 4 star was their grilled mushrooms with shaved egg yolk - definitely recommend getting that if you go. read more

I didn't love this place. There was definitely a buzz going on so the ambiance wasn't terrible. It was quite claustrophobic. I had booked a table weeks in advance for three, and it felt they squashed us in on the smallest corner table ever. We were practically sat on top of each other (thankfully I was with my boyfriend at the time lol). I also stated upon booking that it was a special occasion as we were there to celebrate a birthday, and they did everything but make it feel special. When they brought the dessert to the table, no one said happy birthday- they kind of just miserably placed the dessert in front of the birthday boy and walked off in a rush. I honestly can't remember the food. If I can't remember the food then that means it wasn't so terrible it stood out, but it also wasn't so amazing to stand out either. A little disappointed as it was recommended to me by a good friend of mine, and his words were "this was my favourite spot when I lived in Toronto." read more

Made a reservation last minute to come in on a Friday night, and super lucky they had table. They were definitely a little bit busy, so there was a bit of a wait here and there, but nothing glaring. The waiters and waitresses were extremely nice, and my friend and I had a great time there. We both got the tasting menu because everything seemed so good, and we just couldn't decide what to eat. I love that our waitress listened to what we liked and curated the tasting menu based off from that. Everything was spectacular. Some of the dishes that really stood out to me (even after a week with my goldfish memory) are the tomato salad, the jamon croquette, the foie gras, and the octopus. I personally feel like the jamon croquette tastes like a fried edible claim chowder and it's everything I want and more. The foie gras was also extremely delicious. They placed it as the dessert, and I can see why. The candied pear really complemented the foie gras. Definitely will come back when I am in town! read more

I had a terrible experience, we were charged the 20% service fee and on top of that our waiter added an extra $50 for each couple when we asked to split the bill. It is outrageous that restaurants are not only trying to normalize adding 18 and 20% service fees, but that they are sketchy enough to get their staff to add additional tip on top of that. On a $333 bill, we ended up paying $550 after 40% gratuity and HST. read more

Bar Isabel - Spanish Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Best restaurant in Toronto that we had. The vibes were so cute and quaint, very cosy spot that had a lot of good ambience. The waitress was probably one of the best we've ever had, she knew everything on the menu, and had really great recommendations for both wine and food. The scallops were mediocre, they were a little small for the price in my opinion, but everything else was phenomenal. Food eaten, ranked: 1. Ceviche (with extra chips) 2. Pork secreto 3. meat and cheese plate 4. pan con tomato 5. Shishito peppers 6. Potato's bravas 7. Scallops read more

Great service! Good date spot! I highly recommend the bone marrow and the ceviche. Small plate tapas more on the pricey side. Overall a great place to check out! read more

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I've been to bar Isabel multiple times and have enjoyed their tapas / small plates! Everything comes in a tiny portion so be prepared to order multiple items! It's great for foodies like me who like to try everything. Ambiance was great, the tables were still spaced apart so we weren't super close to our neighbours which I appreciated. We ordered the veal bone marrow which was wonderful but only came with one bone and a side of small toasts. I appreciate how it was nice and deep full of marrow. Seasoned nicely and I loved how they give us maldon salt which really lifts the flavors! We also ordered the olives which were not bad but they weren't the super plump green ones that I generally like. They're middle sized. The Shishito peppers were made really well and weren't spicy or overly salty at all! They were seasoned nicely and served as a good "veggie" for us... although we could have ordered more veg but there wasn't a lot of selection for veg dishes. The grilled 8 oz picanha steak was wonderful! Very nice and tender and tasty w the maldon salt. Wine list was not bad, I stuck to my cab sauv! read more

We did the tasting menu and it's an unreal value for the experience. The server asks you what items you're drawn to trying and price range and curates a menu that would match the palette of the items you've selected. And everything that came out down to the drink recommendations were just fabulous. I kept forgetting to take pictures because everything tasted so amazing LOL so there was definitely more food than pictures! Definitely a great environment and experience for a date night! read more

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Octopus was perfectly cooked, soft and. It chewy at all. Worked well with the sauce. Potatoes were too saucy, skippable. Dark warm atmosphere with friendly wait staff read more

Bar Isabel has a rep that's hard to live up to. Celebrated for years as one of the top spots in the country, you walk in with high expectations. I checked it out right after it opened and LOVED it, but to be honest, I was a little nervous that all the hype may have wiped out that magical element that a hot new place can hold. I'm very pleased to say that the magic is still there. And it's delicious, delicious magic. My friend and I got the tasting menu because we hate making decisions- trust me I can't even pick a movie on Netflix. The tasting menu ranges in price, though I'm not totally sure how it works. Much like Nobu, the server asks about preferences and best dislikes, and seems to curate a bit of an experience. My friend wanted shishitos, and I wanted octopus- sure enough these came out along with many other tasty treats. Highlights include: Jamon croquetas (pillowy and salty); runner beans with hazelnut romesco (nutty and smokey); white asparagus with aioli (holy hell you have to get these); the basque cake (blow your mind good); and the famous octopus (you can't come here and not get this). Other dishes include scallops (sweet and lovely but heavy on cilantro); mussels escabeche (Briney and bright); and cured jamon iberico (yum). Let's talk ambience. The place is majorly vibey and I just gotta say that every diner in there was gorgeous. Dins at Bar Isabel is an event, and that makes for a fun vibe. It is, however, one of the loudest restaurants I've been to in recent memory. Which is fun and fine, but my biggest complaint is that I mostly couldn't hear the servers when they were dropping dishes. We figured it out, but damn that's loud. The one thing that wasn't amazing was the service. Our server seemed like a nice guy and his passion for food was super clear. That said, it was a little... awkward. It's sort of hard to explain, but there were a lot of check-ins, several at times when we hadn't had a bite yet. Drinks took quite a long time to hit the table. We also got a strange warning about the bill- that the taxes are applied to ab auto-gratuity. That's an unusual practice already, but to learn about it as a sort of "warning" that the bill might be "more than you expect"... strange moment. Anyways... it's all forgivable, but as I walked out, looking at a couple at the bar having an adorable time with a very charming server, I couldn't help but feel like I'd missed an element of the experience at this ultra cool west end spot. Bar Isabel isn't going anywhere. Get there quick... if you can get a reso. If you like this review, follow me here, on Instagram (_nickeatseverything_) or on my new TikTok (@nickeatseverything) read more

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Had an absolutely wonderful dinner here recently. We were seated away from the crowd so it was lovely quiet relaxed experience. Started with the Flat Earth cocktail which was delicious while being mostly a savoury drink. It was well balanced and mixed so it did not feel too heavy or strange. For food, we had the bread, oysters, octopus, tuna mojama, half service of the jamon tasting, veal sweetbreads and raw tuna, and chorizo verde. Every single dish had its unique flavours and textures which complimented each other while bringing different experiences to the table. A table favorite was the sweetbreads because every flavour and texture could be found on a single dish. The chorizo verde was so tender, full of herbs and is the first ever sausage I would describe as light. The octopus was perfectly tender. The butter sauce that it came with was too salty for my tastes, but it went well with the hearty sour bread. Absolutely lovely meal!! Definitely a great treat!! read more

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Food is delicious even tho it's on the more pricy side, we really liked the grilled octopus. The downside is the fixed 20% tip, especially they charge the tax on top of the tip which makes no sense to me. read more

Bar Isabel - Spanish Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Very nice tapas restaurant. Great ambiance and food. Especially recommend the ceviche read more

Bar Isabel - Jalapeño Margarita - Spanish Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

just go, prob best spanish spot in toronto we got 16 dishes tasting menu for $85 crazy value and variety staff and service is quick and attentive great spot for dates and girls night read more

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Amazing spot for a date night or night out! My bestie took me for my birthday and I throughly enjoyed all the food we got! Some items were better than others, and price point was okay for the portions! You have to get the Veal Bone Marrow, Shishito Peppers, but my most favourite items were the Sonrasada & Foie Gras and Sea Bream Ceviche!! It was on this toast and literally melted!! The Octopus was good but there wasn't anything spectacular about it, and the tomato toast we got was also mediocre. Overall great spots for drinks and some food! Would love it if lighting was a bit better, I also noticed they don't have AC so it may be hot in the summer read more

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Delicious the shrimp is soooo buttery saved the juice for bread. The bread was great too it was made from the restaurant itself! read more

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The service was wonderful! There was a 30 min wait for patio seating. The hostess suggested us to go chill at the park until our table is ready. They couldn't contact me, so the hostess walked all the way to the park to let us know our table will be ready in 5 minute. THANK YOU! What we ordered: Roasted bone marrow Grill octopus Prosciutto ( Jamon iberico de bellota) Grilled picanha steak The food was amazing! I will definitely come back when I visit Toronto again. read more

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Nice ambiance, wonderful menu, loved the frsh bread & olives, mushrooms with egg, octopus, bone marrow and basque cake read more

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Came here for Valentine's day dinner with my boyfriend. Let's just say this place was on my list of restaurants I wanted to try since time. I'm a huge fan of Grant van Gameren. The vibe outside reminds me of a tavern you'd come across in the Gothic Quarter in Barcelona. Inside is just as romantic with dim red mood lighting. It's very romantic. We chose to do the set menu however, we didn't realize how much food was coming out. We weren't that hungry but we said what the heck. We told them we just definitely wanted to try the Octopus (pulpo is my favourite!). First course was the charcuterie and cheese with bread - I wasn't a huge fan of smoked meat or meat that looks raw but I gave it a chance and it went well with the cheese. Second course was the shishito peppers - I was actually a little disappointed with this dish as I've had really delicious shishito peppers in Madrid and this couldn't compare. I wish it was a bit more charred and crispy. Third course was the Sweetbread and raw tuna - two things that I normally do not eat but I wanted to be adventurous and sucked it up. This dish was surprisingly really tasty with great contrasting textures. The less you think about what sweetbreads are the better it began to taste haha.. Fourth course was the ceviche - another dish that i normally do not eat since I generally don't eat raw fish but the flavours here were done very well and the fish was fried so crispy and used as a bowl to house the ceviche which i thought was very clever. By this course we were so full that we couldn't finish the ceviche. We also didn't finish the first course too. Fifth course was the octopus - I feel bad saying this but perhaps it was my high expectations but I had better octopus at Ricardo's. However, it was still very tasty though. Sixth course was the mushrooms - omg to die for. I can't believe after all these courses the mushrooms took the cake! It was the best mushrooms I've ever had. I would go back just for the mushrooms (not even for the octopus!) which speaks volumes. We ended off our night with the dessert courses... Seventh course - THE BASQUE CAKE - probably one of the simplest but most scrumptious desserts I've ever had. Would also come back just for the basque cake. Eighth and last course - ice cream bars covered in chocolate. This was basically like a tiny mini version of a Klondike bar. I wasn't impressed. Overall, I don't know if it was just a mix of my high expectations and the fact that I decided to be adventurous and got that basically handed to me with everything I don't usually eat. But I feel like I've had a better experience with a tasting menu at DaiLo but I gave it a try and the food here was really well done. That, paired with the vibes of this place, it's so romantic and a perfect date spot. However, quite pricey and be ready to spend a couple hundred dollars especially if you're ordered drinks (which we did). read more

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I loved the food! The Grilled Octopus was great! The service was good, and the place was very cozy. The meat was very nice, too. I love it and I will definitely come back! I would totally recommend it and it is my most favourite restaurant, It is outstanding. I love that the restaurant is very unique. My whole family likes the restaurant. Bar Isabel is one of the best places I've been. I can't wait to come back! read more

Atmosphere here is perfect for a date. Dim lighting and the quiet buzz are perfect for talking. Service is calm and professional giving a high end feel. Food was amazing. Smaller portions but higher flavour for sure. Try the octopus, it's very hard to do but they do it amazing here. Highly recommend read more

Prepare to spend a pretty penny when dining here but the food won't leave you disappointed. The ambiance is nice & moody but the darkness made all my photos look like 50 shades of red. Service was on point. Our server was lovely & helped explain the menu, daily specials, offer suggestions on what to order, and help course out the meal. Water was always topped off and everyone worked together. There is a 20% service fee automatically added at the end of your bill. Anyways let's get down to food. Things I loved: -Ceviche. Normally ceviche is a hit or miss with me because of how acidic it can be. This one was perfectly balanced and the avocados just added that extra layer of creaminess I wasn't expecting. I must say, this was our favourite dish of the night. - Seared Foie gras. This has the consistency and taste similar of pork belly or salmon belly. Melts in your mouth. Paired with the sweet pear, it help balance the fattiness. - daily special of a baguette topped with Foie gras, soppressata, and cheese. Normally Foie gras is thick and heavy. But biting into this was like biting into a cloud full of umami flavour. $8 per piece. - daily special of croquettes. It was baked perfectly and tasted so comforting like the filling of your favourite chicken pot pie but with a very creamy mashed potato consistency. - Grilled mushrooms with cured egg yolk. This was umami after umami. - Dessert!! Basque cake with hot sherry cream. The perfect way to send your meal. It's warms up your stomach with it's temperature, richness, and perfect amount of sweetness. - Dessert. Spanish hot chocolate with almond biscotti cookies. Comes in a mini pitcher & you pour it into tiny tea cups. The hot chocolate is like pure thick chocolate pieces that's melted. It's meant to be drank in small sips. Not overly sweet but definitely rich. The almond cookies were delicious. 4 big pieces. A bit chewy & soft in the centre, crunchy on the edges. It was great. Things that coasted in the middle: -The scallops. They were well cooked. $25 for 3 pieces is a lot. Flavours were as expected. Nothing special. If you are craving scallops, order it. But I could have done without it. It didn't wow me like the others. Things I wouldn't order again: -The mussels. 8 tiny mussels In a dressing that was simply too sour for me. My friend did enjoy it. As you can see, from everything we ordered, only 2 dishes I would reconsider ordering for next time. As expensive as the meal was for only 2 people, the food was good enough that we felt like it was worth it. I am already looking forward to coming back with my partner to show him what he missed out on! read more

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Went early on the weekend and had a reso. Service was lovely at every step and had several ppl handling our table servive. We liked everything sent to us. especially the special of the day. It was a cured soft meat with shaved fois gras but steep price at $8 a piece! We loved the cheese and meat platter, plenty to share at $28 and we ordered bread as it was not complimentary. We liked our cocktails. I really enjoyed the anchovy pincho on the stick - giving me salty, briny vibes. I didnt reallt enjoy the bone marrow dish as it was not seasoned well. They give you salt on the side but i feel a little more flavor was needed. I liked it, however it was not a very memorable meal for it costing $175 CAD read more

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We came here with the kids and loved the atmosphere and the staff. Moody red lighting. Warm, convivial, and friendly service. Our favorite dishes were the vinegary pinxtos matrimonios, the gailan with romesco sauce (charred to perfection), and the pan con tomate (even though tomatoes were not in season). The pork secreto with honey was rich, smoky and really delicious--almost like Spanish char siu. We took it home and had it for breakfast. I would probably not order the grilled octopus or gambas al ajillo again, and the patatas bravas were pretty standard fare (could have been crispier). We were on a short trip to Toronto, and this is not a restaurant I would probably return to as a visitor, but as a neighborhood tapas place, it's pretty solid. read more

super cute place. tight. very charming quaint neighbourhood gem. I am a ethpaña fanatic, I opted for the Tinto de Verano though I wish it was sweeter than what I'm used to. the dish that stood out for me and is now engraved in my brain is the garlicky mushroom!!! I think if you dont like mushrooms, I don't know what to tell ya but to try something once and let this be that once! might change your perspective for life. Pan con tomat = good, shishitos = fun finger food, good, bone marrow = good, papatas bravas = good, mushrooms = to die for MUST get, excellent, steak- also excellent, shrimp w/ shells = good. read more

Amazing dining experience. The staff are very polite, professional and knowledgeable. The atmosphere is pretty cool, dark and cozy. The food is great. But everything is just a bit pricey for the portion. It is a lovely restaurant though. read more

I'm very late to the Bar Isabel party, but glad I made it. My wife and I went here shortly after it opened and the place was already packed. We managed to grab seats at the bar, so it made for a lively albeit tight/crowded dinner experience. The server/mixologist was friendly and helpful, offering up tips (she said they do seafood and pork really well) or a customized tasting menu. We ended up getting individual dishes: - Housebread: Why even call this out as a dish? Because it was good! Soft at the centre, properly crusty on the edges. - Cecina ala Casa: This was slivers of beef buried in a mountain of greens. Meh. Beef was nondescript and the greens were a bit limp. - Sobrassada and Foie Gras: Sausage and foie gras patte like spread on bread. The mixing of these strong flavours really worked well. - Grilled Octopus: Wow. I get why this is one of Bar Isabel's signature dishes. Excellent cook, excellent flavour. - Cauliflower and Almond Romesco: The cauliflower was a bit dry/tough, but the almond romesco tasted like the best homemade sauce. - Suckling Pork Belly: Tender, with almost a sweetness to it. Really good quality pork cooked really well. - Basque Cake: I get why people go gaga over this. The cake is soft inside but slightly crisped on the outer edges, and the hot sherry cream they pour on it gives the dessert some contrast. Bar Isabel is pricey but worth it. Let the hype live on. read more

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fantastic ambience, both friendly and intimate. Small plates contain copious sharing meals that were constantly being brought out through the evening. This tapas meal made our business function, a truly enjoyable experience. read more

I finally got a chance to try the infamous Bar Isabel (took me a while)! I made reservations for a Saturday night knowing that it was going to be slammed and boy, did it get packed the later it got! The restaurant wasn't as packed as I thought it would be but boy, was it dim in there? I'm not those diners who would turn on their phone flash light to read the menu but I wouldn't blame you if we did. The menu was pretty much entirely in Spanish but there were definitely a few winners. The Roasted Bone Marrow - Creamy, fatty and delicious. They do it so well here and I know they have this in most restaurants but get it here as well. Shrimp al Ajillo - This was the highlight of my meal actually, not the Grilled Octopus. The shrimp that they used were the giant red shrimps from Argentina so they were very meaty and juicy. I had my first one in La Banane and was mind-blown. These were cooked in a rich butter garlic sauce, and yes they were amazing. Basque Cake - I would come back just for this. You simply cannot go for a meal a Bar Isabel and not order the Basque Cake. It was like a cookie scented cake bathed in a thick and creamy sherry sauce. It may not look photogenic but ORDER IT. read more

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Since 2016, this used to be one of my favorite spots. We haven't been since the pandemic but I've heard friends tell me their experience was bad after I recommended the place to them. Food and service. We went there for lunch on Saturday June 18, 2022. The food was average tasting and we ordered a good variety of different types of plates. In fact, our main dish was octopus, and we had two bites and sent it back. Worst of all, the first courses all arrived at the same time and then had to wait over 25-30 mins between the last set of dishes and our main dish, only to be told that it would take another 20 mins to have any other main dish prepared. We left hungry, wasted around 40 mins between waiting for our last dish that we sent back, and waiting so long for dessert. To add insult to injury, they automatically charge you 20% gratuity. I recommend going somewhere else for this price point. I highly doubt I'll be recommending this place ever again read more

The food at Bar Isabel is still great. We had the tasting menu and we let the server decide the dishes for us. Great mussels, octopus, ceviche, ham and much more. Spanish wines compliment the food and there are unique cocktails as well as beers. The space is warm and relaxed. FYI they add a 20% service charge to the bill and reservations require a deposit. Located on College St in Little Italy. Limited parking in the area so TTC or taxi would be a good idea. read more

A small and cozy Spanish tapas bar and restaurant located on Ossington, this is a great place to feel sexy and cool. Dimly lit, this restaurant/bar serves up a small but interesting taps menu. Definitely make reservations because it is always packed. We came here at 6pm (when it opens) and managed to get a table. We ordered for the table: octopus, stuffed peppers, garlic snow pea shoots; carpaccio; some sort of potato cake type dish and one other dish with chorizo in it. The octopus can be ordered as quarter, half or full so depending on how many people want to try it you can choose accordingly. It was delicious- tender and lightly flavored. Eat it fast though bc when it sits for a bit the texture starts becoming rubbery. I didn't particularly care for the stuffed peppers- it lacked some flavour and were a bit boring. The dish with chorizo- as I don't eat pork the server was so lovely to bring the dish over with the chorizo on a separate plate - that was instead of being mixed into the dish I could eat the rest of the dish! The service we had was lovely- our server asked us about food restrictions and made recommendations and suggestions when we had questions about the menu. I'll definitely come back here - it's just a great night! read more

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Definitely one of my favourite spots in Toronto! Here's a pro-tip: they offer half portions for some of the items so that you can try more items! Ambiance is beautiful, very hole-in-the-wall, dark inside lit by candles and dim warm lights. This would make an excellent date spot! The verdict on the food is as follows. These are my "must try" items: 1) Whole Sea Bream Ceviche: Presentation of this was very cool! It was plated on a whole fish, with lots of ceviche and flavours. It was delicious and definitely thought it was worth the money! 2) Garlic Snow Pea Leaves: I'm someone who just loves having a side of veggies. Snow pea leaves were great, reminded me of asian style veggies, and I couldn't stop eating them. 3) Quarter Grilled Octopus: This is a must try! The texture of the octopus was perfection, it was soft and well cooked with the perfect amount of grill on the exterior! These are my "try once" items - for first timers, I think you should give it a shot but wouldn't order again due to price/value. - Foie gras: This dish was so interesting! It was light and airy, and was basically a pate cloud on bread. It tasted great as well, and definitely not something I've tried before. - Roast Bone Marrow (half portion): The bone marrow tasted great, served with bread and was very rich and fatty. - Scallops & Mojo Verde (half portion): We mostly ordered these because we were really craving scallops. They were good, but nothing groundbreaking! Also the portion size is quite small. Both of the above items had great taste and flavour but were definitely small and on the higher end for price, so just be mindful of that! Overall, the food and the ambiance is great here! There was nothing I didn't like, but keep in mind that you should come with the intention of spending a little bit more, so it's a great spot to bring friends or celebrate an occasion! read more

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