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Bar Isabel
Tapas Restaurant$$$$
Palmerston, Toronto
"The meat platter, patatas bravas and beet salad are also delicious."(8 Tips)
"Great and unique dishes, definitely try the Sobrasada & Foie gras."(7 Tips)
"The ceviche, the octopus and the lobster soup are fantastic."(10 Tips)
"You need to get the sobrasada and bask cake."(3 Tips)
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Devin MooreApril 10, 2013The best - cocktails in Toronto. Mike Webster is an artisan beyond measure. His homemade bitters are only outdone by his skill. please - come here for an amazing meal, and life changing cocktails
Kunaal AryaJuly 18, 2015Get the sweetbread on tuna. Its incredible. Had the octopus as well and it was cooked just right. Patatas were the perfect amount of crunchiness. And the basque cake on the dessert menu was incredible
Thierry PiresOctober 24, 2021Very nice place for a great diner : the food is excellent from starters to desserts. And the wine menu is fantastic. We enjoyed it a lot in addition to the service provided by the staff. 👌
EaterOctober 7, 2013Bar Isabel is a cozy, welcoming Spanish addition to Little Italy, and its tapas have had everyone talking since it opened in the spring.[Eater 38 Member]
Chris EOctober 24, 2014Everything was delicious. The octopus, the Salumi, and the basque cake were especially good. Solid cocktail program too, which was kind of a pleasant surprise.
Sash McGashAugust 19, 2018Nice cozy setting, great for dates, very exotic menu where almost every dish is a hit. Great cocktails (always changing) and great service
Simran DassMarch 29, 2022Fantastic tapas! I recommend the Pork with Chorizo spice, Patatas Bravas, the 3 Cheese platter & the ceviche. Excellent atmosphere and service as well!
Ian LeungMay 7, 2015We played the "guess how much the bill is" game, and to our surprise we were both under. Except for the always amazing octopus and great cocktails, it's questionable if it's really worth the price.
Lidiya KJuly 27, 2016Very hard to get a reservation, though there's a reason. Delicious food, great service. Loved the cheese, chorizo, and foie gras. Patatas bravas were a disappointment though. No sangria.
Jessika ChabotJuly 15, 2015We came on a Sunday night looking to take out of town friends somewhere good. The kitchen was open late, so we ended up here. Impeccable service, and amazing food! Get the tartare, croquettes!
Niloo RavaeiDecember 6, 2014so expensive and SO worth it - everything i ate here was phenomenal, especially the fois gras appetizer. the service was also impeccable. i can honestly say worth the price.
Aprile ElcichAugust 14, 2015This place is solid - a perfect, warm and lively date spot. Cocktails are spot on, and the Basque cake is simple but somehow life altering.
RTWgirl ArnetteJune 28, 2015I couldn't get a good photo by there's a reason why it's hard to get a table here. It's damn amazing!! Food, drinks, service = A+++++++
Linda HuaJuly 23, 2016Make sure to go with a big group and order a bit of everything. The ceviche, octopus, snow peas leaves, and bread with pan con tomate are the must try dishes!- JessicaMarch 21, 2015Great late night placewith even better food! Listed as Canada's 8th best restaurant, the place offers quality food at great prices! The seared foie gras is a must try!
Jon SpitzAugust 17, 2018I don’t think you can order wrong here. Fantastic small plates just don’t forget to leave room for dessert. You will need a reservation most likely unless eating past 10pm.- JefeJanuary 26, 2014An excellent place to dine-in with your friends and an outstanding service provided by our server, Jessica. The ceviche, the octopus and the lobster soup are fantastic.
S PMarch 18, 2016Very good group tasting menu (cold plate, foie gras, pickled anchovies, pan con tomate, octopus, dry aged ribeye, ....) well paired with wines. Nice ambiance.
Josie CDecember 19, 2014Wine is pricey, but they do tasting menus starting from $40/person (no previous notice needed): just pick a few items off the menu you definitely want to try and they do the rest :)
Fred CaminoDecember 31, 2013Fantastic experience in every regard -- attentive genial service, creative cocktails and delicious foods. Standouts: "Blood and Sand" cocktail, patatas bravas and pickled veggies.- Tara HuntApril 26, 2014Don't miss out on the Albacore Tuna Tiradito! The meat platter, patatas bravas and beet salad are also delicious.
Amanda SDecember 30, 2013Side bar seating provided a great view of all our fellow patrons. Food and drinks were excellent, service was outstanding. Basque cake is truly worth it.
Søren SøndergaardSeptember 12, 2023First time (a la carte) was amazing. Second time (tasting menu) was completely off - fat meat and vegetables drowned in garlic.- Ian LeungDecember 5, 2015We've been eating all octopus all around the city, and Isabel still has the best octopus by a wide wide margin....pricing and wait time aside
ChristophDecember 30, 2019Ceviche. Patatas bravas. Roasted bone marrow. All in all: delicious food, not cheap but worth it. Friendly service.- Kat JoveyApril 12, 2018You need to get the sobrasada and bask cake. Their cocktails are perfectly balanced, service is flawless and atmosphere is intimate
- Ian LeungMay 7, 2015Drinks: Smoking Jacket alternates between a rye smokeyness and fruity apricot - not bad. La Boqueria is a nice sweet floral gin drink - worth a try
Scottie MilagroJune 25, 2016One of the best and most authentic tapas restaurants in North America. The grilled octopus is to die for.- Lears FoolSeptember 2, 2016Same night reservation through DINR was easy. Bone marrow is exceptional. One of my favorite places in Toronto.
Certainly lives up to the hype. Excellent service even at 1:30am. Thankful that the kitchen closes so late. Can't wait to go back.
Luce VeilleuxOctober 30, 2013The coca flat bread is unbelievable. Also the wine list is very good, varied and different. Also the whole fish ceviche is delish.
- Ian LeungAugust 26, 2014Grilled octopus is amazing. Ceviche is very good. Great cocktails, look out for the specials. Older Flame is nice.
Joyce McLeanJune 9, 2017Great service and beer! Try the anchovies and whatever they have on tap from ontarien breweries.
Morgan ReedNovember 20, 2013Cinnamon bun and blood sausage... I would go back just for that and I don't even have a sweet tooth.
- JessicaMarch 21, 2015Their portions are a bit on the small side, so if you're looking for a place to fill you up, this might not be it. It is more tapas style.
- Alex van ZijlSeptember 16, 2017Great and unique dishes, definitely try the Sobrasada & Foie gras. The service felt very rushed though.
Ghazal NJune 13, 2016It's a cute and kinda loud place, I really liked the spicy cauliflower actually!
Steve PolandMarch 4, 2016Tell them you want to spend ~$60 (or whatever you want to spend) and that you'd like a tasting menu. No restrictions.
T ZApril 26, 2017All the dishes are wonderful - highlights were the patatas bravas, boquerones, ceviche and snow pea leaves.
ChooroccaSeptember 25, 2017Bar Isabel never disappoints. Excellent food, excellent drinks... service is almost always stellar.
Adam McNamaraJune 16, 2017Exceptionally good tapas. Loved the beef tongue, chorizo rojo, and patatas bravas.
It's all about the octopus. Don't skip it. And save room for the basque cake for dessert.
If you've got 6 people, the octo is a must. Amazing food, amazing cocktails, amazing Spanish tiles.
Lauren SimmonsJuly 12, 2013Whole fish ceviche, cocktails, desserts - seriously some of the best I've had in the city - and top notch service!
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