Award-winning

Chica

Name: Chica
Address: 75 Portland Street, Toronto, ON, Canada, M5V 2M9
Telephone: (416) 479-9779
Price range: CAN$31 to CAN$50
Rating: 4.4

4.4

359 Reviews

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Spanish

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Chica is the sister restaurant of the renowned restaurant Patria. A casual, sophisticated, and upbeat venue, the menu is an eclectic mix of regional Spanish flavours offered in tapas-style. A cocktail list for any and every moment and a truly authentic Spanish wine list found nowhere else in the city.
Indulge in our unlimited tapas brunch with bottomless sangria every Sunday! For large party inquiries, please email reservations@barchicatoronto.com.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 6, 2023

7:30 p.m.

Booked 24 times today

Experiences are available.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Spanish
Hours of Operation
Mon–Wed, Sun 5:00 pm–1:00 am Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–2:00 am
Phone number
(416) 479-9779
Website
http://www.barchicatoronto.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Kevin Le

Location
75 Portland Street, Toronto, ON M5V 2M9
Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Neighbourhood
Entertainment District
Cross Street
King and Portland
Parking Details
Street Parking
Public Transit
King Street streetcar stops at Portland Street
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Sesiones de Trufa
$85.00 per person
Nov 17 - Dec 30, 2023
FIVE COURSE TRUFFLE TASTING EXPERIENCE w/ optional wine pairings (+$65). First Course - Pan y Mateca sourdough, truffle honey butter Second Course - Croquetas de Jamón truffle bechamel, serrano ham, 12 month manchego Third Course - Arroz y Trufa maitaki, spring onion, toum Fourth Course - Costillas Horneadas cascabelle jus, potato foam, fresh truffle Fifth Course - Torta de Queso manchego tuille, chocolate, truffle, espresso ice cream *tasting menu is charged per person
Brunch De Chica
$55.00 per person
Multiple dates available
We’re bringing you the best Sunday scene on King St. with our new endless tapas brunch. Indulge in unlimited small plates, like our signature Croquetas, Bikini sandwich, and Patatas Bravas, or some of our new items like the Empanadas andTorijas (Spanish style French toast). Pick your sangria flavour (red, white or sparkling - or sip on all three) and enjoy our 2-hour multi-tapas experience. Feliz Domingo! Unconsumed food or beverages will be charged, drinks are served one at a time per person.
La Noche Vieja: New Year's Eve at Bar Chica
$95.00 per person
Dec 31, 2023 only
Celebrate New Year's Eve at Bar Chica. Special NYE tapas menu + live DJ to kick off 2024. See you there. FIRST COURSE (choice of three small plates) Ensalada de Frijoles Blancos, Croquettas de Jamon Con Trufas. Tataki de Atun, Tartar de Carne SECOND COURSE (choice of two plates) Bacalao, Chuleta de Cerdo, Costillas Horneadas SIDES FOR THE TABLE Patatas Bravas, Maiz Y Sobrasada DESSERT (choice of one per guest) Persimmon Crema Catalana, Torta De Santiago Con Chocolate

Popular dishes

Aceitunas Marinadas$9.00
manzanilla olives, rosemary, orange
Pan y Mantequilla$9.00
sourdough bread, tomato butter
Chorizo de Bellota$14.00
acorn-fed iberian chorizo
Jamón Serrano$18.00
24 month salt-cured ham
Jamón Ibérico de Bellota$37.00
acorn-fed ham, toasted marcona almonds
12M D.O. Manchego$12.00
firm sheep's milk
Oveja con Trufa la Quesera$13.00
truffle, sheep's milk
D.O. Valdeón$11.00
blue, cow and goat's milk
Ensalada de Frijoles Blancos con Toronja$19.00
aleppo, white bean, charred grapefruit, pomegranate, endive, 12 month manchego
Tarta de Paté de Hígado$19.00
duck liver parfait, sherry gelée, shortbread tart
Vieiras Crudas$24.00
scallop, coconut leche de tigre, dill, serrano, melon
Tataki de Atun Crudo$24.00
ahi tuna, trout roe, salsa verde, crispy potato, lemon
Tartar de Carne$17.00
ramps, almonds, paprika, charred onion aioli, sourdough
Dátiles$16.00
serrano ham, manchego, guindillas, sherry reduction
Croquetas de Jamón con Trufas$14.00
ham, black truffle, manchego
Bikini$21.00
pullman loaf, manchego, smoked pork loin, truffle, piquillo, guindilla pepper
Patatas Bravas$12.00
duck fat potato pavé, parsley, tomato, black garlic, quail egg
Maiz y Sobrasada$15.00
smoked corn, corn foam, scallion oil
Gambas$19.00
black tiger shrimp, sofrito, manchego, breadcrumbs, toum, lemon
Arroz Frito con Calamar$23.00
fried calamari, bomba rice, iberico chorizo, carne sofrito, toum
Pulpo a la Plancha$27.00
octopus, potato, toum, paprika, guindilla pepper
Bacalao$32.00
black cod, seafood escabeche, crispy jamón, garlic aioli
Chuleta de Cerdo$32.00
pork belly, stewed chick pea, spinach foam, roasted marcona almond
Filete de Carne$34.00
ontario hanger steak, pickled shallot, pepper bernaise, blistered shishitos

What 359 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Old Toronto
Great for creative cocktails
Old Toronto
Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

359 Reviews

C
Christian
Toronto
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great food, great service, all around great experience.
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Jaze21
New York Area
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent! Food was fantastic and service was even better. Great ambience, amazing music. A little tight for space but booth was super comfortable. Highly recommend!
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OpenTable Diner
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
10/10 good. Service was also amazing. Best food I’ve had in so long. Love the vibe here
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OpenTable Diner
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great tapas, waitress helped pair dishes that would be best suited together
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Pcock13
Toronto
13 reviews
3.0
13 reviews
Dined on November 25, 2023
overall3food3service5ambience4
Staff, service, cocktails fantastic. Food is hit or miss; some great, some meh.
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FarhaK
Toronto
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience4
The tapas offered a delightful culinary experience, and the staff was exceptionally welcoming and friendly. However, it's worth noting that the prices are on the higher side considering the portion sizes. The music might be too loud for some.
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JorgeN
Toronto
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 23, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience3
Good food, but little variety; Waitress service fine, but felt a little pushy at times; the volume of the music very high, since it made it difficult for you to talk to the person sitting in front of you
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DarleneS
Toronto
5 reviews
vip
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience3
Brunch expérience is ok not magnificent. Wonder why all the appetizers and tapas have so much bread.
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Ching
Toronto
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The place was so much fun. Lots of variety in the food and the tapas style made it easy to grab a lot of different tastes. Tasty cocktails. Great service. Great soundtrack and vibe. Will go back.
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AmandaH
Toronto
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2023
overall3food4service2ambience2
We were placed at the bar despite several open tables that never filled while we were there. It was super crowded with staff coming to the bar and my friend I was there with got a whole pitcher of water dumped on her as the staff was trying to clamour around. We also got our chairs bumped repeatedly. In general there were too many tables for the space so it was impossible to get to the washrooms without bumping into staff or other dinera. Food was yummy, but really expensive. Cocktails were delicious. Wouldn't go back.
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ReynaN
Montreal
7 reviews
vip
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience3
We loved the food. The music and the ambiance could improve.
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AA12
Toronto
41 reviews
vip
5.0
41 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food, ambience, and drinks! Cannot wait to come back!
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Madrid
Toronto
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 17, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience4
Awesome food so well cooked and presented. Great combinations if taste. Music a bit to overpowering for such a cosy venue.
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OpenTable Diner
Tampa
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Tapas brunch at $55 CAD for unlimited servings is a steak coming from the USA. Added the unlimited sangria for $45 CAD it is was well worth it. The food was amazing and service was excellent. Best meal out the trip
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OpenTable Diner
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Chica truly excelled in delivering a blend of flavorful cuisines with generous portions, complemented by a vibrant ambiance through great music. The prompt service added to the overall enjoyable atmosphere. The short ribs were done right the tenderness and flavours are unforgettable! I highly recommend.
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AnkS
Toronto
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience4
Fantastic food, can’t speak highly enough of the chef. Every food item was excellent. Great spot, definitely will be coming back.
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MarciaC
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 12, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience4
The food was delicious and was brought to our table quickly by our fantastic servers. My only minuses are the dim lighting which made it hard to read the menus, we had to utilize the flashlight app on our phones. And while the music is energetic it can be turned down one decibel.
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Robin
Toronto
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
A lovely experience with amazing ambience, friendly staff, and delightful food.
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OpenTable Diner
Toronto
1 review
vip
1.0
1 review
Dined on November 11, 2023
overall1food2service1ambience2
Extremely rude staff who went out of their way to make us feel uncomfortable. I took my parents here for an early dinner prior to a show we had tickets for. We asked to sit at a booth and they refused, and yet the booths sat empty for the duration of our dinner. Snickering and eye rolling from the staff. The food is fine but extremely overpriced for the quality. Paid significant money to be spoken down to all evening. Beware.
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Ammy
Toronto
1 review
vip
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 11, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience5
Amazing restaurant, food, menu, cocktails but way too expensive for what it is.
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ShannonB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food experience in a high-energy environment. Service was excellent! We will be back!
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EA14
Toronto
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 5, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience3
Very good food and excellent service. Worth visiting.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Montreal
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience1
Great experience with food and service. Wish we could admire the food as the light was so low. The music was pulsing too loud for any good conversation to be had.
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TonyOki
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on November 4, 2023
overall2food4service1ambience2
Service was mediocre at best. With only less than 5 tables in the hour expect more attentive service. Manager/server didn’t explain much on the menu, didn’t feel welcome at all. Food was not bad but not wow enough to overcome the poor service level. Music was overly loud, can’t really talk
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Anne
Toronto
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic experience! Great service, great vibe and absolutely delicious food. Will definitely be back.
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Keeks
Toronto
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on October 31, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Incredible food and great music 💃🏼 had a wonderful birthday dinner there
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OpenTable Diner
Glasgow
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous visit to Chica! Food delicious and serving staff were friendly
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely stunning experience. The food was delicious and the service was thoughtful and warm.
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DaveH
Toronto
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great tasting food and attentive staff. Fun place to share tapas with friends!
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RachelT
Toronto
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
What a fantastic alternative to standard North American brunch fare. Every tapas and pintxos were so creative and flavourful, we tried almost everything. The croquettes and the Bikini sandwich in particular were standouts. Looking forward to going back.
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Adam
Serbia
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great experience at Chica. Food was excellent. Service was great - we asked our server to order for us and we were very happy with what he suggested. Atmosphere is very cool. Music is pretty loud, but that’s part of the vibe. Only thing that could be improved was the tables were very close together - but didn’t mind too much. Will return for sure.
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ErinT
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of the best places i have been so far in Toronto! I do not usually leave reviews but this one left us speechless! Everything was perfect!
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Phia
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food amazing service and a great vibe! Cocktails were great too !!!
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OpenTable Diner
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had been in before with some friends as we are big fans of their take on the Pina Colada. Came here this time for my mums birthday and I just want to say thank you so much, the service was great and the food was perfect. The space is so beautiful and love the music and ambiance.
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MDMD
New Orleans
18 reviews
4.0
18 reviews
Dined on October 7, 2023
overall4food3service5ambience4
It was a little different than we were expecting. They did not have paella on the menu. Apparently it is only served on Sundays. The drinks were good and the food was also very good.
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EricN
Toronto
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 3, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience3
Wish I could score higher, of 5 dishes one was great two were good and two were underwhelming, shrimp really over cooked. Also the music and a unnecessarily loud, it’s a restaurant not a club, I like to be able to speak to the people I’m having dinner with. Based on above it was far too expensive, lots of much better options at a relatively high price point.
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Meowooo
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on October 1, 2023
overall3food2service1ambience4
Honestly, I wasn't even sure if they were understaffed at first because there was one waitress going from table to table but there were servers who were wandering around the floor so it was just a waiting game since no one came to check on us. But the waitress did give us a good recommendation for an appetizer so I'll give her that much credit. As for the food, the size was a little disappointing. The flavours were not very rich. The vibes and ambience were nice and cozy. I wouldn't come back. Only went to cross it off the Michelin Guide App.
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KaterynaP
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on October 1, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience4
The brunch food was just ok. After eating there I can’t think of any amazing flavour. Just a lot of bread. There are better branches out there for the same price. Empanadas were good. Sangria is very strong. That’s about it.
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DeborahP
Toronto
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 1, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience5
The food was just amazing and our server was very patient and attentive to our requests. I would have given it a five stars had the music not been that loud. It aS quite difficult to have a conversation.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Getti and Isabo made it a great experience! 10/10 recommend
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitising
- Surfaces sanitised between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Contactless payment available

FAQs

Chica is rated 4.4 stars by 359 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 6, 2023

7:30 p.m.

Booked 24 times today

Experiences are available.

75 Portland Street, Toronto, ON M5V 2M9

Dining areas

Additional information

Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Cross Street
King and Portland
Neighbourhood
Entertainment District
Hours of Operation
Mon–Wed, Sun 5:00 pm–1:00 am Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–2:00 am
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Spanish
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress Code
Smart Casual
Parking Details
Street Parking
Public Transit
King Street streetcar stops at Portland Street
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Kevin Le
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.barchicatoronto.com/
Phone number
(416) 479-9779

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Chica

Make a reservation

Dining areas

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Sesiones de Trufa

Brunch De Chica

La Noche Vieja: New Year's Eve at Bar Chica

Croqueta

Tartar de Carne

Patatas Bravas

Main

Aceitunas Marinadas$9.00

Pan y Mantequilla$9.00

Chorizo de Bellota$14.00

Jamón Serrano$18.00

Jamón Ibérico de Bellota$37.00

12M D.O. Manchego$12.00

Oveja con Trufa la Quesera$13.00

D.O. Valdeón$11.00

Ensalada de Frijoles Blancos con Toronja$19.00

Tarta de Paté de Hígado$19.00

Vieiras Crudas$24.00

Tataki de Atun Crudo$24.00

Tartar de Carne$17.00

Dátiles$16.00

Croquetas de Jamón con Trufas$14.00

Bikini$21.00

Patatas Bravas$12.00

Maiz y Sobrasada$15.00

Gambas$19.00

Arroz Frito con Calamar$23.00

Pulpo a la Plancha$27.00

Bacalao$32.00

Chuleta de Cerdo$32.00

Filete de Carne$34.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

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Is Chica currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

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