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Bar Isabel, Toronto, ON

Bar Isabel

4.7
4.7
1320 Reviews
CAN$51 and over
Spanish
Bar Isabel is open and accepts reservations for indoor dining only for parties of up to 8 guests. Takeout is available through their website.

Enjoy an intimate dining experience at Bar Isabel -- a cozy restaurant where creative Spanish-inspired small plate dishes are combined with craft beers, cocktails and an extensive 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'Hotel Alessandro Pietropaolo, Bar Isabel's menu includes a diverse mix of tapas, cheese, 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 Monday through Friday, and 3-11pm Saturday and Sunday.

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2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 56 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Spanish, Regional Spanish (Basque), Catalan

  • Hours of Operation

    Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat, Sun 3:00 pm–11:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (416) 532-2222

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress Code

    Smart Casual

  • Executive Chef

    Grant van Gameren

  • Neighbourhood

    Little Italy / College St.

  • Cross Street

    Ossington or Shaw

  • Parking Details

    Parking is extremely limited at the moment due to the CafeTO patios.

  • Additional

    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wine

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What 1,320 people are saying

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food and service! Highly recommend this restaurant! The food is outstanding and the staff is fantastic! It is one of the best restaurants in the city! 10/10
  2. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It’s our second time here and we really like this place. The food, service and wine recommendations are done well.
  3. Raina

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall2food3service1ambience3
    Service at bar Isabel continues to decline on every visit. The server/ manager was not friendly or accommodating at all. Felt somewhat discriminated as I noticed the minorities were seated at the back. When asked if I could even just moved to the table beside me as it was in the corner and I just sat down, haven’t even ordered yet and was told it was unavailable. Yet they were able accommodate the table to my left with the same request. This restaurant was on my top 3 but last 2 visits were disappointing. I’m good on this restaurant for the rest of the year lol.
  4. NicholasM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent. Love everything about this place Service is exceptional also
  5. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Still wonderfully vibrant and with great food and service
  6. BrooksT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    always excellent food and helpful service. will be going back many times.
  7. JonathanA

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always great and consistent. My go to for my gf and I. Thanks Bar Isabel!
  8. KevinM

    Toronto

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food. Great service. Super unique!
  9. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Incredible food, drinks, service and ambience. One of the best meals I’ve had at a restaurant in Toronto.
  10. Bria

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food, service, and atmosphere were incredible. We’ll definitely be back!
  11. ChristinaS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food and service. I cannot choose my favorite plate because they were all tasty and so well done. The waiters were friendly and fast. They made the experience perfect. Would 100% recommend
  12. MarkL

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always the best. Can’t go wrong with a seat at the bar
  13. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, excellent wine. The octopus was soo tender.
  14. AlaraD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food and quality service as per usual. I would recommend the Shishito Peppers, Sea Bream Ceviche & Chips, Roast Veal Bone Marrow
  15. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Absolutely amazing food! Celebrating my son’s birthday this was where he wanted to go! Will be back!
  16. TaliOhh

    Toronto

    5 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall2food1service4ambience3
    I was really excited to try Bar Isabel as it had been recommended to me a few times by different people. Sadly, it was a very disappointing experience. None of the menu items we ordered were good. They ranged from being heavy and greasy to burnt. I’m really not sure why this restaurant was ever recommended. It didn’t come close to living up to the hype. The only reason it got a 2 star rating is because the service was good.
  17. KellyL

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We loved our experience here. The food was tasty, the ambiance very warm and unique, and the service outstanding. We’ll definitely go again.
  18. OpenTable Diner

    Calgary

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great evening!
  19. davidr

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I really enjoyed it. Nice flavours, best Octopus I've eaten, amazing mushroom plate, and fois gras bites. nice wine list. desert with a sherry finished the night perfectly
  20. Isabel

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely lovely. Server was professional; knowledgeable and fun. Food was exceptional and the experience was 10/10.
  21. Jkw3

    New England

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wow! We had the tasting menu and we were so satisfied with every item! Such delicious food and amazing service, I would highly recommend this place!!! I can’t wait to come back
  22. OpenTable Diner

    Montreal

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Impeccable service, outstanding food
  23. Londontown

    Toronto

    46 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    46 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great ambience, great food, great service!
  24. LoraR

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Loved this place. Food and service was amazing. We have been to Spain and were not disappointed. We had the patatas bravas, shrimp, tomato bread, sobrasada and fois gras and the octopus which is probably the best we’ve ever had. The dishes are pricey but portions were generous enough for 2 of us to share. We were stuffed but found room for the basque cake for dessert which was delicious. The servers and sommelier were so helpful with their drink, wine and food recommendations.
  25. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing like always!
  26. brittneyb

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food! 10/10 tapas experience. If you love tapas definitely go
  27. ManonA

    Montreal

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was delicious and service was outstanding! Gracias
  28. FionaS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always pleased with bar Isabel. Delicious food, amazing ambiance, spectacular service.
  29. NateC

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 20, 2023

    overall1food4service1ambience4
    Was here for dinner. Spent $200. Fifty minutes after entering the restaurant with a reservation we were deciding whether to have sherry or espresso with dessert. We were told that we had to hurry up so they could turn the table by the waiter.
  30. EmilyB

    Atlantic Canada

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I love Isabel, and I'm amazed by how consistent the quality of service and food is every time I go. What an amazing team and beautiful dining experience.
  31. Restaurantlove1

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Unparalleled service, atmosphere, food quality and presentation
  32. KimC

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall2food1service3ambience3
    Mediocre food so that the high price is not justified.
  33. Bobby

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service and great food love the bone marrow
  34. OpenTable Diner

    Atlantic Canada

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Enjoyed the tasting menu. Great food with excellent flavour.
  35. LindaS

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Definitely enjoyed everything especially the personal attention to detail and help in choosing the prefect dinks and dishes.
  36. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We went for Valentine’s Day
  37. CodyG

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is one of the best dinner’s I’ve ever had! It’s absolutely worth it - food is delicious, service is great, and the vibe is good. We’d definitely recommend the tasting menu.
  38. PaulinaO

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I've been wanting to go to bar Isabel for a while now. It did not disappoint. The food was great and the atmosphere was wonderful. I would highly recommend bar Isabel if you haven't been there yet
  39. Duane

    London

    24 reviews

    4.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Super cozy spot in Little Italy. New to me since moving back to Toronto. Went for a super late lunch at 3pm and the spot wasn't very busy which was nice. Service was great even as a person dining solo. Shishito Pepers were great. Cooked well and the salt added a nice taste. I kinda wish I could add some lime to them and I'm not sure why. The grilled octopus was amazing. Good size pieces and enough char and meaty tasty that it was the perfect protein for my meal. The sauce it came with was plentiful. Dandelions are not my thing, so I only had a bit of them. Lord of Leisure drink was a perfect non-alcoholic drink to have with food. Had two of them over the course of my service. I can see why this is a popular spot.
  40. JohnC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Great place! Met my high expectations, especially the Picanha steak, and If a rice dish can be added the menu would be completely top notch. Definitely will be back.

FAQs

Bar Isabel is rated 4.7 stars by 1320 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 56 times today
Google Map for Bar Isabel

797 College St, Toronto, ON M6G 1C7

Additional information

  • Cross Street

    Ossington or Shaw

  • Neighbourhood

    Little Italy / College St.

  • Hours of Operation

    Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat, Sun 3:00 pm–11:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Spanish, Regional Spanish (Basque), Catalan

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress Code

    Smart Casual

  • Parking Details

    Parking is extremely limited at the moment due to the CafeTO patios.

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive Chef

    Grant van Gameren

  • Additional

    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wine

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