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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
19:00
Booked 68 times today
  • 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.

Why they're an Icon

Executive chef: Grant van Gameren

  • Award icon

    MICHELIN Plate

    2022

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, 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
  • Area
    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
    Gluten-free Options

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What 2,018 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
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bar Isabel offers "amazing food and service," with a vibrant atmosphere akin to being in Spain. Patrons rave about the "outstanding" tapas and wine selection, particularly recommending the octopus and Basque cake. Although it can be noisy, the ambiance is lively, making it a top choice for special occasions and memorable dining experiences.

2,018 Reviews

  1. utkarsh

    VIP

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great food. Good ambience. Quite loud. Very expensive food. Good for special occasions. No complaints

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  2. Paula

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful food. Service was excellent. Beautify restaurant

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  3. Alicia

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a good date night spot. Cozy, dim lighting, shareable plates, and the perfect ambiance.

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  4. Shelley

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s worth going! Grilled octopus，shishito peppers and port secreto, chef’s special indeed!

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  5. renier

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 20 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and service! Beautiful flavours and delicious!

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  6. Greg

    VIP

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 19 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing, great atmosphere and our server was perfect! 100% will go back.

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  7. Daniela

    Toronto

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    The food in this restaurant is creative, interesting, and a pleasure. Unfortunately, we were screaming at each other throughout the meal because it was so noisy. Couldn’t hear what the servers were saying and so altho they tried to explain each dish on our tasting menu, couldn’t hear a word.

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  8. Jessica

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 19 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Amazing food and service! We did the tasting menu and everything was wonderful.

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  9. Jeffrey

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 18 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service. Loved the ambiance.

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  10. Kristi

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 18 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, ambience and service! Who could ask for more!

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FAQs

Bar Isabel is rated 4.8 stars by 2018 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 68 times today
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
  • Area
    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, 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
    Gluten-free Options
  • 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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