Salt Wine Bar

Name: Salt Wine Bar
Address: 225 Ossington Ave, Toronto, ON, Canada, M6J 2Z8
Telephone: (416) 533-7258
Price range: CAN$31 to CAN$50
Rating: 4.5

4.5

896 Reviews

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Tapas / Small Plates

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 20, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 13 times today

Good for special occasions
Great for fine wines
Neighbourhood gem

Located at the top of the Ossington strip, Salt wine bar offers a modern progressive approach to Iberian/Canadian tapas. Salt is a bustling, cozy, communal tapas bar with great energy. Our guests enjoy artisanal cheeses, Iberian charcuterie and an excellent variety of small plate dishes. Chef Dave Kemp is strongly committed to using seasonal and local products whenever possible. Our cellar contains an extensive list of Portuguese and Spanish wines which complement each and every dish.

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Tapas / Small Plates, Spanish, Mediterranean
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(416) 533-7258
Website
http://saltrestaurant.ca/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Dave Kemp
Catering
For all catering requests : eventfull@rogers.com
Private party facilities
Please reach out to us directly for all private events

Location
225 Ossington Ave, Toronto, ON M6J 2Z8
Neighbourhood
Ossington
Cross Street
Dundas street
Parking details
Green P Parking located just East of Dundas and Ossington on the South side
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine

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Popular dishes

Beef Cecina$12.00
Duck Jamon$13.00
Duck Prosciutto
Chorizo Iberico$15.00
Jamon Serrano$16.00
Jamon Iberico$24.00
3 Cheese$23.00
sourdough crostini, grapes
3 Charcuterie$23.00
sourdough crostini, house pickled vegetables
2 Cheese & 2 Charcuterie$29.00
sourdough crostini, grapes, pickled vegetables
House Pickled Vegetables$6.00
Spanish Marcona Almonds$7.00
Blackbird Sourdough$8.00
chili bomba, Portuguese evoo
Marinated Olives$8.00
citrus, rosemary, chili
Foie Gras & Chicken Liver Pate$16.00
sourdough, sherry onions

Tapas

Patatas Bravas$14.00
spicy tomato sauce, pickled jalapeno, garlic aioli, herbs
- Chorizo Iberico$3.00
Fried Shishito Peppers$15.00
malden salt, lemon (v)
Kale Salad$19.00
honeycrisp apple, beets, candied pecan, citrus vinaigrette, manchego
Burrata Toast$19.00
cherry tomato, white anchovy, fennel, tarragon
- 2pc$0.00
Jamon Iberico Toast$20.00
goat cheese, black figs, 20 year sherry vinegar, organic honey
- 2pc$0.00
Hokkaido Scallop Crudo$23.00
passionfruit, cucumber, jicama, chili, mint
Baked Truffle Artichoke Dip$23.00
spinach, parmesan cheese, sourdough crostini
Steak Tartare$24.00
AAA Ontario beef, caper, quail yolk, white anchovy aioli, chive, sourdough
Crispy Fried Lobster Tacos$26.00
tomatillo, pineapple, chili-lime aioli (2pc)
Grilled Wagyu Beef Sliders$26.00
chimichurri aioli, sherry onions, melted iberico cheese (2pc)
Piri Piri Chicken$28.00
roasted fingerling potato, kale, lemon, spiced honey
Truffle Gnocchi$32.00
maite mushroom, squash, zucchini, porcini cream, manchego, truffle oil
Grilled Spanish Octopus$36.00
pine nut romesco, fingerling potato, guindilla peppers, olive, lemon
Crispy Quebec Duck Confit$36.00
butternut squash cream, oyster mushroom, Madeira jus, thyme
Grilled Seafood risotto$37.00
wild prawns, calamari, chili-garlic butter, lemon, saffron bomba rice

Dulce

Dulce De Leche Ice Cream$10.00
pecan crumble, maldon salt
Pumpkin Spiced Crème Brûlée$12.00
Chocolate Cake$14.00
Marcona almond praline, dark chocolate sauce, vanilla whipped cream

What 896 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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Toronto
Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Salt Wine Bar offers a vibrant dining experience with "amazing food," particularly the Portuguese-inspired tapas and truffle dishes. Patrons appreciate the "extensive and eclectic wine list," expertly curated by knowledgeable staff. While service can vary, the overall atmosphere remains inviting, making it a "favourite restaurant in Toronto" for many.

896 Reviews

B
Bryan
Toronto
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The four of us came in for dinner. Ordered a cocktail and several apps to share. Kale Salad was bright and flavourful, adding beets gave it more character. After apps we ordered several mains to share for the table. Kudos on the Octopus and Duck dishes.
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Amara
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful place with wonderful atmosphere. Wine was outstanding, perfect for dates
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Sandra
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent all around . Service was perfect, food was delicious.
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Todd
Toronto
10 reviews
3.0
10 reviews
Dined on January 4, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We loved the look and feel of the place. Our server was knowledgeable about wines and attentive to our needs. The food wasn’t great. The mushroom gnocchi was one note and more mushroom than gnocchi. The steak tartare was too salty which killed the taste.
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david
VIP
Toronto
110 reviews
5.0
110 reviews
Dined on December 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It had been a while since we were last at Salt and it was great to be back. Our food was amazing, lobster tacos, beef sliders and absolutely delicious duck confit. Philip selected a Douro white for us that was reasonably priced and matched perfectly with each dish. I can’t remember Salt more highly than the 5 stars, but everyone should give it a try.
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Sugith
Toronto
40 reviews
4.0
40 reviews
Dined on December 29, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food. It’s tapas so best if it’s 4 so you can order several dishes to share. The Portuguese based items ordered were all fabulous. Service is good but could be more personable. Cocktails are pricy but interesting. You need to search the wine list for value but it’s in there. Would go again.
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Vivien
Toronto
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a fantastic dining experience with amazing food and a top notch wine list. Thank you Salt!
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Vijayita
VIP
Toronto
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on December 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was my first time going to Salt Wine Bar and I was super happy I chose it to grab a drink with a friend. The staff was very nice and we got the truffle dip to share (which was divine). Overall, I’d definitely recommend coming here!
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Vasco
Toronto
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
No matter how much time passes between visits to SALT, it never disappoints. There are always some noteworthy, delicious additions to the menu with every visit that adds a variety of excellent taste & quality. Can't say enough about Philip who runs the show. Do yourself a favour when you visit, if you like many things you read on the menu just let Philip know your taste preferences and allow him to curate your evening. Annually I make a point of visiting new, highly rated restaurants in the GTA. Few meet my expectations but SALT WINE BAR, always meets or exceeds them. Cheers!
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James
Montreal
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
A staple of the Ossington strip. Food is excellent, but pricey. Portions were good, but they’re designed more for 2 (I visited as a party of 4). A great place to bring a date, with a relaxed vibe all around. Would go again.
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FAQs

Salt Wine Bar does offer delivery in partnership with Skip The Dishes and Uber Eats. Salt Wine Bar also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (416) 533-7258.

Salt Wine Bar is rated 4.5 stars by 896 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 20, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 13 times today

Order delivery or takeout

225 Ossington Ave, Toronto, ON M6J 2Z8

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Dundas street
Neighbourhood
Ossington
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Tapas / Small Plates, Spanish, Mediterranean
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Green P Parking located just East of Dundas and Ossington on the South side
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Dave Kemp
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine

Website
http://saltrestaurant.ca/
Phone number
(416) 533-7258
Catering
For all catering requests : eventfull@rogers.com
Private party facilities
Please reach out to us directly for all private events

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Salt Wine Bar

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

The Diner Reviews Are In: 100 Best Restaurants in Canada

Truffle Gnocchi

Paella

Black Truffle Artichoke Dip

Charcuterie, Cheese & Jamon

Beef Cecina$12.00

Duck Jamon$13.00

Chorizo Iberico$15.00

Jamon Serrano$16.00

Jamon Iberico$24.00

3 Cheese$23.00

3 Charcuterie$23.00

2 Cheese & 2 Charcuterie$29.00

House Pickled Vegetables$6.00

Spanish Marcona Almonds$7.00

Blackbird Sourdough$8.00

Marinated Olives$8.00

Foie Gras & Chicken Liver Pate$16.00

Tapas

Patatas Bravas$14.00

Fried Shishito Peppers$15.00

Kale Salad$19.00

Burrata Toast$19.00

Jamon Iberico Toast$20.00

Hokkaido Scallop Crudo$23.00

Baked Truffle Artichoke Dip$23.00

Steak Tartare$24.00

Crispy Fried Lobster Tacos$26.00

Grilled Wagyu Beef Sliders$26.00

Piri Piri Chicken$28.00

Truffle Gnocchi$32.00

Grilled Spanish Octopus$36.00

Crispy Quebec Duck Confit$36.00

Grilled Seafood risotto$37.00

Dulce

Dulce De Leche Ice Cream$10.00

Pumpkin Spiced Crème Brûlée$12.00

Chocolate Cake$14.00

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Review summary

FAQs

Does Salt Wine Bar offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Salt Wine Bar restaurant rated?

Is Salt Wine Bar currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

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