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Bar Isabel, Toronto, ON
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Bar Isabel

CAN$51 and over
Spanish

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2 people
7:00 p.m.

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Booked 66 times today
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  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Charming
Enjoy an intimate dining experience at Bar Isabel - a cozy restaurant nestled between Toronto's little Italy and little Portugal, where creative Spanish-inspired small plate dishes are served alongside cocktails and an extensive Iberian focused wine list. The restaurant's elegant interior boasts an intriguing blend of soft lighting, curved walls and a beautiful mosaic tile floor.
Managed under the guidance of Maitre d' and Partner Alessandro Pietropaolo, Bar Isabel's menu includes a diverse mix of pintxos, conservas, seafood and meat dishes. Diners rave about the grilled octopus, the bone marrow and the ceviche. For dessert, the Basque cake and sherry cream is a must-try. Bar Isabel is open 5-11pm Sunday through Friday, and 12-11pm Saturday. Accolades include listings in the Michelin Guide, Canada's top 100, and 2013 awarded the best new restaurant in Canada by Enroute Magazine. Bar Isabel accepts reservations for parties of up to 8 guests.

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Executive chef: Grant van Gameren

  • Award icon
    MICHELIN Plate2022

From the OpenTable editors: A decade into its run, Bar Isabel continues to be a sought-after table thanks to its intimate tavern ambiance and spot-on tapas. Easy-to-share snacks, an excellent drinks program emphasizing Spanish wine and sherry, and buzzy vibes encourage diners to linger and order round after round of Spanish hits.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    CAN$51 and over
  • Cuisines
    Spanish, Regional Spanish (Basque), Catalan
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri, Sun 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (416) 532-2222
  • Website
    http://barisabel.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Catering
    We do not offer catering.
  • Private party facilities
    We do not have an event space.
  • Location
    797 College St, Toronto, ON M6G 1C7
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Neighbourhood
    Little Italy / College St.
  • Cross Street
    Ossington or Shaw
  • Parking details
    Parking is extremely limited at the moment due to the CafeTO patios.
  • Public transit
    Ossington Bus, College Streetcar.
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wine

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What 2,068 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bar Isabel in Toronto offers an enchanting dining experience with its "authentic culinary trip to Spain." Guests rave about the "incredible food and drinks," "exceptional service," and "fun, friendly vibe." The tasting menu is a highlight, showcasing a variety of tapas. It's a "must-visit" for special occasions.
2,068 Reviews

  1. Alena

    Toronto4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing everything as always! Bread is to die for, Sobrasada & Foie Gras literary melts in your mouth, best octopus in the city for sure! We always order beef tongue, never disappoints 🫰🏼 Ceviche was delicious but heavy on cucumbers hence why lacking in seafood flavour. This place never disappoints! ❤️

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  2. IanF

    Manitoba9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the premise and atmosphere. A few misses with some dishes. Tomato toast was charred. Shishito peppers and shrimp could have been better The vermouth options were great as was the house vermouth cocktail. Prefer the simpler tinto de verrano we had in Spain to this cocktail version.

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  3. Sage

    Mexico City3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great bumpin busy bar vibe with classy food would go again

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great dinner tonight, thanks for the great time and we'll be back soon

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  5. Vitaly

    Toronto2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food is just incredible!!! Drinks are always amazing. the place is small but ambitious, although we had a table full of loud Karens next to us which ruined our romantic vibe… I wish they were asked to keep it down, although afraid the restaurant doesn’t have enough managers to deal with 5 of them at the same time - bad luck for us(

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  6. EmilyW

    Ottawa1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, gorgeous service. Evening was just right. Thank you.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto1 review

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We tried the set menu and it was such a great decision. We just got asked what we were in the mood for and they took care of the rest. Food was great and every plate unique.

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  8. Matthew

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had an amazing time at Bar Isabel! The food was fantastic the octopus was super tender with a nice smoky flavour, and the mussels and scallops were absolutely divine. The vibe was cozy and welcoming, and the service was spot-on. Definitely a place I’ll be coming back to!

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  9. Mike VIP

    Vancouver63 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent in particular the octopus. But prices are high, ! Wine bottles start at about $60 ! Do not like an automatic 20% tip added to the bill. So overall a positive experience but with such high prices it won’t be a frequent stop to visit,

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  10. cedricc

    Montreal3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Amazone expérience (as always) at Bar Isabel : great wine sélection and passionated sommelier to help you chose. Traditional and not so traditional tapas. What else ? (Try the foie gras tapas)

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FAQs

Bar Isabel is rated 4.8 stars by 2068 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.

Select a time

Booked 66 times today
Additional seating options
Google Map for Bar Isabel

797 College St, Toronto, ON M6G 1C7

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Cross Street
    Ossington or Shaw
  • Neighbourhood
    Little Italy / College St.
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri, Sun 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$51 and over
  • Cuisines
    Spanish, Regional Spanish (Basque), Catalan
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Parking is extremely limited at the moment due to the CafeTO patios.
  • Public transit
    Ossington Bus, College Streetcar.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wine
  • Website
    http://barisabel.com/
  • Phone number
    (416) 532-2222
  • Catering
    We do not offer catering.
  • Private party facilities
    We do not have an event space.

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