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Bar Isabel

Name: Bar Isabel
Address: 797 College St, Toronto, ON, Canada, M6G 1C7
Telephone: (416) 532-2222
Price range: CAN$51 and over
Rating: 4.7

CAN$51 and over

Spanish

Good for special occasions
Neighbourhood gem
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 3-11pm 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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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 17, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 69 times today

Why we love it

Executive chef: Grant van Gameren

MICHELIN Plate
2022

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.

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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, 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 1,898 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

1,898 Reviews

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Tina
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
This place is a gem, we did the chef’s tasting and couldn’t have been happier!
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Isabella
Toronto
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Celebrated my birthday here and it was amazing!! Definitely a great vibe to spend a night out to eat some amazing food. Only con would be the noise level- pretty loud for a dining space and difficult to chat with someone. Definitely a must try eats in Toronto.
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Paul
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time visit and will be planning a return very soon. Great atmosphere, incredible food and even better service with massive attention to detail. Highly recommended!
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Glenn
Phoenix
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food was OK but small overpriced portions. The mussels were not good. Meat and cheese plate was average and, again, overpriced.
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Rachel
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
So gooooood! T'was my second time here and it was just as good as the first. Came for my birthday dinner and had a wonderful time, our server was excellent (I forget his name). He timed the courses perfectly and gave great suggestions which we probably wouldn't have ordered without his help - my mother even liked everything and she can be somewhat fussy with food, especially when it's unfamiliar. The host was also able to move our table to a different area of the restaurant when we got there which was super sweet. All around a lovely experience and will be back again ofc!
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Miggy
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food is always incredible, I feel that they never miss. The service is also always so kind and sweet, and they seem to enjoy being there as well! Always a good time at Bar Isabel. Love the atmosphere, the design, the wood, the benches, the lighting. They also sent us some sherry to go with our dessert. So sweet.
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Elicia
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was exceptional and the food was wonderful! Fresh and delicious, highly recommend the octopus and anchovies!
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Andrew
Minneapolis
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food superb. Service excellent. Noise level bit energetic.
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Zane
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My friend and I did the tasting menu and it was the perfect amount of food. Everything tasted amazing but the pork secreto was the highlight. Service was incredible
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Samantha
Toronto
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We sat outside and had the loveliest time (as always). Greatest hits are the sobrasada and foie, and the basque cake for dessert. House vermut is always to die for as well! Love the food, team, and service - already looking forward to our next visit!
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FAQs

Bar Isabel is rated 4.7 stars by 1898 OpenTable diners.

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

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 17, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 69 times today

797 College St, Toronto, ON M6G 1C7

Dining areas

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, 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.

Bar Isabel

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Why we love it

MICHELIN Plate

Dining areas

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What 1,898 people are saying

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