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Barsa Taberna

4.3
4.3
824 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Spanish
Contemporary Spanish eatery housed in a designer 19th century building. Our philosophy of contemporary Spanish cuisine has its roots in the traditional Spanish Cocina – meaning, tapas to larger plates that include the recipes and ingredients from the Iberian Peninsula. Barsa's menu is designed to also pay tribute the avant garde movement of the Nueva Cocina Española in what we call contemporary Spanish gastronomy. At Barsa, art is not optional. It’s our salt and pepper, we think Gaudi, dare Dali and play Picasso. We are housed in a 19th century heritage protected building where internationally acclaimed designer John Tong has recreated the atmosphere of Barcelona, while paying tribute to the City’s culture and immortalized artists. Barsa story and concept was derived by Toronto native Aras Azadian’s passion and inspiration to recreate the atmosphere and experience of his time living in Barcelona and his travels through the Iberian Peninsula

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Spanish, Contemporary European

  • Hours of Operation

    Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (647) 341-3642

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress Code

    Smart Casual

  • Executive Chef

    Mateo Tapias Cruz

  • Private party facilities

    Barsa Taberna offers a truly unique experience for private and corporate dining. Our management team including team of chefs are happy to work with you to create a custom menu and experience for your special event. Ranked Top New Restaurant 2014 Ranked Top 100 Restaurants in the world 2016

  • Private party contact

    Aras Azadian: (866) 306-0351

  • Neighbourhood

    St. Lawrence Market

  • Cross Street

    Front St

  • Parking Details

    Parking is available in the street or at the Green P lots south of Market street

  • Public Transit

    King Station is a short 3 minute walk

  • Entertainment

    Thursday nights, live Flamenco guitar performance

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

What 824 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.3
4.3 based on all time ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 3.9Value

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  1. MikeM

    Toronto

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Amazing al fresco dining... excellent taste and presentation, superb flavours and preparation. Knowledgeable, friendly service.
  2. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 14, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service was great they were friendly and attentive. The food was good and it was a quiet area.
  3. Lunchin

    Toronto

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on September 29, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and patio ! If you want authentic Spanish food and sangria this is the place to go!
  4. CatherineJ

    Toronto

    18 reviews

    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2020

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    My favourite Sangria in the city! Nice patio, secluded even in the middle of downtown.
  5. JulieW

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 19, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A great restaurant, service and food. So sad no one is going due to COVID. Would recommend them to anyone and everyone.
  6. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 19, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was good
  7. ScottL

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We continue to return to this restaurant for unique Mediterranian dining, relaxed atmosphere and great service.
  8. KiaraP

    New England

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2020

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Good food. Good service. Limited selection and a little overpriced... Octopus main $42 - should be not more than $35 very max.
  9. Miguel

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 13, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We came here for a fancy date night We chose to sit outside (covid19, beautiful weather) which still had a beautiful relaxed vibe. The Manchengo churros were a great dish that you didn't know you needed. The Spanish Octopus was a plate of heaven (served on a creamy potato puree with truffle aoili!!! And the seafood ceviche was the best ceviche my gf and I have ever had. The only thing that did not 'wow' us is the seafood paella, it was loaded with mussels (shell on), so it felt like we were eating a bowl of mussels, there were 2 shrimp and no other seafood and the rice was dry and stuck to the bottom of the pan. Overall, great dining experience and I will be back for that ceviche and octopus!
  10. MihaelaG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 11, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, nice place, good service. Very good experience.
  11. TeresaW

    Toronto

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on September 6, 2020

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Excellent tapas. Good Service. Good wine selection.
  12. WesleyH

    Toronto

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on September 6, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    first visit after COVID started. outdoor patio seating was not crowded. service was good and prompt. menu reduced from before but still very delicious. the paella was excellent. they said the menu will be expanded again later. can't wait to visit again.
  13. EmptyNester

    Toronto

    37 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on September 5, 2020

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Dined on the patio. I think the menu has become a little more limited versus other times that I have been to this restaurant. I completely understand given Covid impact. I saw the staff doing very thorough cleaning as they set up tables. Servers where great in terms of attentiveness, friendliness and attention to detail. Even with a more limited menu we found the Octopus, Ceviche and Paella were all excellent. They did seem to be doing a good amount of take-out. I will continue to support this restaurant whenever I can.
  14. OpenTable Diner

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 5, 2020

    overall5food2service5ambience5
    Server and ambiance were fantastic. Drinks were just alright, as was the food. Perhaps we ordered some dishes we just were not crazy about and should have stuck with familiar options like the charcuterie and cheese boards, which are always a hit.
  15. KendraV

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 3, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Honestly, such an incredible experience. The food was spectacular, the service was perfect, there was a Spanish guitar player so to experience live music again after many months of quiet due to COVID was such a heavenly experience.
  16. SteveM

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2020

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    Great patio - very safe - great food and experience as always.
  17. patriciab

    Toronto

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and service were excellent.i was really happy food was very very good loved it..
  18. JohnH

    Edmonton

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on August 31, 2020

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Great patio and the best food experience since Stage 3 re-opening!
  19. StephanieS

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 29, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful patio, well-spaced out, friendly (and masked) staff, and delicious seafood paella. Great for a local date night and we'll definitely be coming back!
  20. Andi

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 29, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We tried two types of sangria - they were both super! The patio was great, staff were attentive and clearly safety-minded. We had a really lovely time. Thank you!
  21. ColinC

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 28, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great atmosphere we sat inside. Dinner was excellent
  22. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 22, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Zero complaints we had the best dinner
  23. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 20, 2020

    overall2food2service3ambience2
    Very desappointed ! Too expensive for the quality of food served
  24. JesikaB

    Toronto

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 15, 2020

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Super delicious food! Our server was very lovely and chatty! Will be back!
  25. ClaudioC

    Toronto

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing as always
  26. AlinS

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 8, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent drinks and food!!! Incredible customer experience!!!
  27. VincenzaM

    Exclusive

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 7, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best ever place for food and drinks. Cocktails are on point
  28. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 7, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome food..great vibe and ambiance. They make fantastic tasty cocktails too!! We will be back.
  29. luv2eatgoodfood

    Toronto

    7 reviews

    2.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 6, 2020

    overall2food1service3ambience3
    This is not Spanish, food plates are flavorless and expensive. Octopus dish with cheese did not go i prefer garlic olive oil grilled and for $42 there was not allot there. Same with shrimp dish portions size tiny. Paella was burnt and flavorless, really bad. With an expensive $100 bottle of red and dessert $315 with tip close to 4 totally not worth it. Very disappointed will not recommend to go at all.
  30. Lindsay

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 31, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food, took us right back to being in Spain.
  31. AdamA

    Nashville

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 29, 2020

    overall3food1service2ambience4
    Main was delivered 45 minutes after the appetizers
  32. JennyV

    Toronto

    20 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on July 23, 2020

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    Food was good as usual, really liked the live music on the patio. Service was ok.
  33. VeronicaD

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 17, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Sangria was amazing!! Ceviche was really good as well
  34. VincenzaM

    Exclusive

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 14, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I love Barsa. The music is good. Service is on point. Great wine list. Food outstanding
  35. Risha

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 10, 2020

    overall2food2service2ambience3
    Their food used to be better. Their paella was mostly peas and their service are inexperienced. We asked for a glass of water 3 times.
  36. ClaudioC

    Toronto

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on July 10, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent . We loved the new menu
  37. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 7, 2020

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    My Husband’s 60th Birthday
  38. MikeD

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 7, 2020

    overall3food2service4ambience4
    Ordered the Octopus and although it was tender and tasty we received two small tentacles. Not worth the $30 price. Maybe if it was $10-15. The seafood paella smelt smoky - turns out the rice on the bottom was burnt. Mussels were dry and tiny. Shrimps were tasty as were the clams. But there was no fish or scallops or chicken or sausages which are typically included in paella. Again not worth the $50 price tag. My date and I shared both dishes. Left hungry. Best part of the evening was the Spanish wine and the ambiance is very nice. Service was good and it’s a busy popular place. But perhaps their tapas would have been a better choice.
  39. Asgaard

    Toronto

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 1, 2020

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Absolutely beautiful and unusual place to eat and enjoy the ambiance. Our server was super .... good at her job and very nice into the bargain. Made good choices..... The tasting menu was good and varied, however I was a bit surprised it did not contain any red meat at all. Everything was interesting and beautifully prepared and presented. I enjoyed the time, the company, the location and the food. Sangria was ok, not superb and we had a leisurely dinner with friends with lots of laughs and good food. Enjoyable and would recommend.
  40. MargaretS

    Toronto

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on March 1, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Food was outstanding and our waiter, Ali, was amazing at helping us negotiate the menu. The noise level in the back room was not energetic but LOUD - so they quickly moved us to the front of the house where we enjoyed that energetic atmosphere and could actually hear each other!

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Barsa Taberna offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (647) 341-3642.

Barsa Taberna is rated 4.3 stars by 824 OpenTable diners.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street

    Front St

  • Neighbourhood

    St. Lawrence Market

  • Hours of Operation

    Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Spanish, Contemporary European

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress Code

    Smart Casual

  • Parking Details

    Parking is available in the street or at the Green P lots south of Market street

  • Public Transit

    King Station is a short 3 minute walk

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive Chef

    Mateo Tapias Cruz

  • Entertainment

    Thursday nights, live Flamenco guitar performance

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

  • Phone number

    (647) 341-3642

  • Private party facilities

    Barsa Taberna offers a truly unique experience for private and corporate dining. Our management team including team of chefs are happy to work with you to create a custom menu and experience for your special event. Ranked Top New Restaurant 2014 Ranked Top 100 Restaurants in the world 2016

  • Private party contact

    Aras Azadian: (866) 306-0351

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