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Bar Isabel is a new restaurant in Toronto opened more than 6 months ago.
Spanish-influenced small plates, cocktails & extensive wine list in a cozy space with an old-world ambience.
Location
797 College St, Toronto, ON M6G 1C7
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Delicious! The tasting menu was incredible. They were very accomodating to dietary requests. Great value as well. All the staff were really kind and knowledgeable.
December 31, 2024 on Google
This is my third time going to Bar Isabel and every time the service is outstanding, the food is amazing and it's always a cozy atmosphere. Highly recommend the grilled octopus paired with patatas bravas, as well as getting the grilled mushrooms and cured egg yolk. Tho you can pick anything on the menu and it'll be delicious.
December 29, 2024 on Google
Bar Isabel is a must-visit for anyone craving Spanish tapas in a relaxed, old-world tavern setting. After much anticipation, I had the pleasure of trying their Saturday Lunch Special, and it was an absolute treat. This $69 prix-fixe menu, available from 12 pm to 4 pm, features six dishes to share between two people, alongside half-priced cocktails. While it wasn't too busy when I arrived Saturday at 1 pm, reservations are generally recommended. The tapas-styled dishes were diverse and delicious, with each bite offering something unique. Made with high-quality ingredients, and everything we tried had a good balance of flavours and textures. The service was exceptional from start to finish. Upon arrival, I was greeted with a warm welcome and seated promptly. Our server was friendly, attentive, and always ensured that our water glasses were never empty. Overall, Bar Isabel lives up to its reputation for fantastic food and outstanding service. The Saturday Lunch Special is a fantastic way to enjoy a variety of dishes while keeping the experience affordable. I'm already looking forward to my next visit!
December 15, 2024 on Google
While in Toronto a month ago, I had the pleasure of dining at Bar Isabel. The restaurant made the top 100, Restaurants 2024 - Open table. Now I know why. Of course, the menu features classic Spanish dishes to share, including the famous Patatas Bravas. It’s really the Grilled Picanha steak that’s worth the detour. The meat was tasty. A real pleasure. Meat just the way I like it. I had an excellent Manhattan and Rioja. The service was attentive. The manager even made a commercial gesture that was much appreciated. Do yourself a favor and stop by Isabel! @bar_isabel @opentableca @lporama
December 1, 2024 on Google
Really good tasting menu and fantastic value for money ($100 per person, 6 people) High quality ingredients. Nothing stood out if that makes sense because everything was solid. Would come back.
November 28, 2024 on Google
Amazing Birthday Celebration at Bar Isabel! I went to Bar Isabel with my sisters on Friday night to celebrate my birthday, and it was perfect! The place was alive with laughter and good vibes, and unlike many downtown Toronto spots, it felt inviting and unpretentious. Our server was fantastic—so attentive and knowledgeable. He curated an incredible tasting menu for us, and each dish was just incredible! The standout for me was definitely the grilled octopus; it was honestly to die for. The cocktails and mocktails were equally impressive. I tried the alcohol-free Sangria, and it tasted just like the real thing! Whether you’re looking for a celebratory dinner or just a great night out, Bar Isabel is definitely worth the visit.
October 27, 2024 on Google
Bar Isabel became one of my favourite restaurants in the city by the end of my dinner. We ate at their outdoor patio. You’re pretty exposed and immersed with the people of the neighbourhood as you dine, which has its own contribution to the experience overall. I had someone’s dog for instance decide to sit beside me for longer than her owner would like when I had the bone marrow dish on our table. We ordered the tasting menu to get a good exposure to what they had to offer, which I’m very glad that we did. The tasting menu is a price range and we were told by our server that it depended really on how much we wanted to spend. They then asked us a few questions to gauge our food preferences, then we just started to get an assortment of dishes The amount of food was definitely more than enough to get full from. The food was delicious. In particular, the foie gras with sobresada is easily one of the best dishes that I’ve had in the city this year. It’s a lot of great ingredients prepared well.
August 11, 2024 on Google
Passionate. Intimate. Artistic This is what you feel from the moment you walk in; from the atmosphere, to the staff who greet you, and the food which you eat. It truly deserves 5 stars for the heart and soul they put behind every single item in their menu. Their staff, especially Adrien - just as charismatic as the food itself. I'd come back just to see him again. Godspeed sir, and I hope I got your name right with all the music and yelling in the background So why'd I give it 4 stars? Honestly; it's too good for me. I'm not an artist. I can't appreciate nor understand the vision they have, but I can sense it like a blind man who can smell roses nearby when he's lost in a park. Isabel is that park. I stumbled through bushes made of menus written in Spanish, felt the bone barrow sap drip onto my shirt from the trees above and experienced the true, aromatics of tapas. I hope Isabel, and the staff who work there prosper in life because visiting this restaurant can potentially be a life changing experience for the right person. Some dishes to note are the veal bone marrow, cheese plate, and the basque cake with sherry cream. Every dish was memorable and unique in its own way.
July 29, 2024 on Google
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Hours
(416) 532-2222