Award-winning

La Bartola

Name: La Bartola
Address: 588 College St, Toronto, ON, Canada, M6G 1B3
Telephone: (416) 792-1550
Price range: CAN$31 to CAN$50
Rating: 4.6

4.6

305 Reviews

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Mexican

Top tags:

In 2022 & 2023 we were awarded by the Michelin Guide with the Bib Gourmand, being the first Canadian fully plant-based restaurant with such a distinction.
At La Bartola, we inspire a passion for authentic Mexican flavours. We use simple, fresh, and high-quality local & Mexican ingredients to craft delicious and thoughtful food. Through a multi-sensory experience, we meld together the past and present. Every dish offers a burst of flavour, colour, texture, and aroma.
Our unique dishes can be paired with our curated list of Mezcal, cocktails, Mexican-style beer, and beer on tap. With our dishes rooted in authentic Mexican flavours and traditions from a plant-based perspective, we are certain you will leave feeling both satisfied and inspired.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 9, 2023

8:00 p.m.

Booked 6 times today

Experiences are available.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Mexican, Vegan, Contemporary Mexican
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(416) 792-1550
Website
https://www.labartola.ca/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Owned/operated by
Latinx or Hispanic, LGBTQ
Executive Chef
Iván Castro
Catering
https://www.labartola.ca/catering
Private party facilities
https://www.labartola.ca/contact

Location
588 College St, Toronto, ON M6G 1B3
Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
Neighbourhood
Little Italy / College St.
Parking Details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wine

Experiences

Group Dining Menu
$20.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
Groups of 5 or more are required to choose our Bartola tasting menu for $55 per person. *It has to be one final bill ( we can take different payments), and we add a discreet 20% of gratuity. *The $20 deposit is non - refundable, and it will be reflected in the final bill. APPETIZERS JACKFRUIT PIBIL PANUCHO WITH XNIPEC OR JACKFRUIT CARNITAS TACO WITH JALAPEÑO CONFIT & SALSA VERDE MAIN OAXACAN SEGUEZA . WILD MUSHROOMS . TOASTED PINK CORN OR PINK MOLE . JERUSALEM ARTICHOKES . HEIRLOOM CARROTS . BABY KING OYSTER MUSHROOM . HANDMADE TORTILLAS DESSERT POPCORN NICUATOLE . CHOCOLATE ICE CREAM . POPCORN PINOLE OR CHOCOLATE TACO . WILD BERRIES COMPOTE . CHOCOLATE MOUSSE . PUMPKIN SEED PRALINE
NEW YEARS EVE DINNER
$30.00 per person
Prepaid
Dec 31, 2023 only
*THIS IS A NON - REFUNDABLE TICKETED EVENT* *THE $30 IS A DEPOSIT THAT WILL BE REFLECTED IN YOR FINAL BILL* *THE PRICE OF THE TASTING MENU IS $65 PLUS TAXES, AND GRAUITY (20%) COME JOIN US FOR A 4 COURSE TASTING MENU. MENU FIRST NIXTAMALIZED HEIRLOOM TOMATO & CANTALOUPE · CURED BEET · MEZCAL VINAIGRETTE · OAXACAN HERBS DUST SECOND BLUE CORN INFLADITA · CORN TRUFFLE · BLACK GARLIC · CURED BUTTERNUT SQUASH · ZUCCHINI BLOSSOM BURRATA · PUMPKIN SEED SALSA MACHA THIRD MOLE CHICHILO · CHILE RELLENO · MAITAKE DUXELLES · JERUSALEM ARTICHOKE TAMAL· MEXICAN STREET CORN VEIL FOURTH PAPANTLA VANILLA SPONGE · WHITE CHOCOLATE MOUSSE · AMARANTH · BLACKBERRIES & FIG GELÉE · OAXACAN CHOCOLATE & HAZELNUT BRITTLE

What 305 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Toronto / Ontario
Healthy
Toronto / Ontario
Vegetarian-friendly
Toronto / Ontario
Mexican
Toronto
Gluten-free-friendly
Toronto
Healthy
Toronto
Vegetarian-friendly
Toronto
Mexican

305 Reviews

KJ
KennadyJ
Charleston
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
We were really excited to go to La Bartola!! Overall - the restaurant space/location is great, the drinks were fantastic, and the concept is really interesting. Service was knowledgeable and friendly. Unfortunately, the food just didn't quite hit the mark. We have a few vegetarians on our team, and it was shaping up to be a perfect fit for a business dinner but we walked away feeling a bit underwhelmed with the quality of the food itself. Understand it's plant based - but every dish we got felt about the same: some form of mushrooms, corn tortilla, and potato. Visually the food looked great, but the texture became forgettable and by the end of the meal, we couldn't really tell you what was our favorite because it all blended together in a texture-lacking fog of basic Mexican flavors. Felt like the bold flavors were missing throughout
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PeterS
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, presentation, service, overall experience.
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MarianaL
Toronto
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The ambiance, food, service and everything was great! Came for a late dinner with big hunger and were pleasantly surprised by how quickly our dishes came after ordering, flavours and temperature were excellent, portion sizes are on the smaller side but filling enough if you have dessert. Beautifully decorated, the music was at the absolute perfect volume to be enjoyable but not make you have to scream to have a conversation, and it was so good when we left I had to ask if they could share the playlist!
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OpenTable Diner
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service was outstanding. The food was very interesting and beautifully presented, and most of the dishes were very tasty. We asked for a quiet table and got one.
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OpenTable Diner
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We chose LAa Bartola for our Anniversary dinner and went with the suggestion to get there 3 course fixed dinner menu. Each course was delicious with fresh ingredients and cooked to perfection. Overall the experience has been awesome 👌 👏 👍
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OpenTable Diner
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 2, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Visited for our anniversary. Food and service was fantastic. Everyone was congratulating us on our anniversary, and our server brought us complimentary Prosecco, and even remembered that I wasn’t drinking alcohol, brough out anon alcoholic Prosecco for me. Food tasted authentic and really highlighted the vegetables. Would absolutely recommend!
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OpenTable Diner
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 1, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food is made with great attention to detail, the flavors of authentic Mexican cuisine are outstanding. The restaurant itself is decorated with beautiful art and photos and the vibe is always pleasant and fun. This has become my wife and I's favorite restaurant and we are always so excited to come back. The best item on the menu for me is the braised hibiscus taco (OMG!) so good! I miss the green chorizo taco, it was amazing. Overall, this place is 5/5.
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ErnestE
Toronto
25 reviews
vip
2.0
25 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2023
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Well, was not expecting a vegetarian restaurant and it was not evident from open table until you got down into the 6th page and the bottom part of a long paragraph where it notes Bartola was “plant-based”. Food was good, lots of flavour, but very small portions. Best part of the meal was dessert. The chef making the dessert is exceptional. I would go back for. Treat and perhaps one of their unique cocktails.
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CCoo
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 27, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic food and service-- would definitely recommend!
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OpenTable Diner
Unspecified
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 26, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great recommendations and staff knowledge, care and craft in answering if unsure as well
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JimmyH
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 26, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really great vegan food, the service was great (thanks Eduardo!) and the atmosphere was beautiful!
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ValeriaM
Toronto
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 25, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food, the drinks and the service were all outstanding! We will definitely be back! Highly recommend this wonderful restaurant!
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ConsueloM
Toronto
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service was amazing, and the food was delicious. Highly recommended
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Anon
Toronto
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I love La Bartola. Delicious food, beautifully presented. Very pleasant environment and kind and hospitable service. Very welcoming.
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T5Rose
Toronto
1 review
vip
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 19, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
It was fine. The food was fine. The service was fine. Everything was fine. It wasn’t the experience I expected given the reviews.
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NancyK
Toronto
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place, interesting food and excellent service.
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FoodieG
Orlando
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 18, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food presentation was very nice. The food seems like it was missing spices or flavor. The service was amazing! Location is very good. The concept of the menu was to be able to share food with others on the table, so For the price the portion is enough to share and remember this is a plantbase restaurant. Over all good place.
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LindsayP
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service was perfect and the food was unbelievable - such care and attention to detail - will be dreaming of those tacos...
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OpenTable Diner
Toronto
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent in every way The presentation and qualify outstanding The service was excellent as well
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Seva
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
An amazing experience - great food, drinks, presentation and atmosphere!
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bryanf
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 7, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredible food, service, atmosphere. Great value. We loved it
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ManvendraS
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on November 6, 2023
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Went here with a lot of excitement about the food and ratings. Came home hungry after paying $100. Food taste was at best average.
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ZaydA
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on November 4, 2023
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Bar seating was very tight, felt like you were sitting behind the bar alot of cups and items didn't hage enough room for menus etc. My wife sat at the end of the bar where one of the bar staff was cleaning.
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KiritP
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 4, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our first visit. Came from Bowmanville. Great bar service. Very professional. Food quality and presentation excellent. Cocktails excellent. Will return again
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AnaC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 3, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Plantain tamal with mole and enmolada stuffed with mushrooms
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MichelleS
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 28, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
La Bartola is amazing. Great ambience, customer service and food. Money well spent.
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Tess
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 28, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the best meals and experiences of my life!!! A fantastic place to celebrate a special occasion!!
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Danna
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Enjoyed it so much! Our server jenny was awesome! :)
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rosalind
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 27, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I am a regular at this restaurant and know the menu well. The food is almost always fantastic in my experience.
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TatianaSS
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The restaurant itself is beautiful, the staff was not only friendly but also exceptionally accommodating to allergies, making our dining experience stress-free. What truly impressed me is the evident effort in the culinary creations- from the Mexicans farms to the table, the dedication to quality and taste is palpable. Big thank you to the entire Bartola team.
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AlexanderO
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 24, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food, great atmosphere, fabulous service. We will be coming back!
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RandalP
Toronto
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 21, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Tasty and intriguing food from the Oaxaca region of Mexico. Great cocktails!
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OpenTable Diner
Toronto
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 21, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Muy delicioso!!! We had the tasting menu.. price and quality of food amazing. The appetizers of jackfruit tacos had so much levels of flavour that were made to perfection. Oaxacan Segueza and Pink Mole were flavourful. Service was knowledgeable, welcoming and warm. I am most certainly returning to try a la carte dishes. Perfect end to the week.
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ConsueloM
Toronto
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 20, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best Mexican vegan in Town! The food is excellent. The service is amazing
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OpenTable Diner
Vancouver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 20, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Phenomenal food and flavours - highly recommend the restaurant and the hibiscus tacos are a must try!
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OpenTable Diner
Toronto
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on October 18, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our waitress was lovely. Food was delicious. We both had the tasting menu and everything was phenomenal. I’m doing a dry October so was pleasantly surprised they had various mocktail options and that was great. Highly recommend this place; whole experience was lovely.
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HalfCircle
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 17, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Excellent. Had the tasting menu and was so impressed by the flavour/texture/presentation. Really exquisite meal
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AdrianaC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 15, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It never disappoints, good, service and everything is delicious thanks u guys
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hilaryb
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 14, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We absolutely love La Bartola!! The team went above and beyond to make our special occasion extra special and we felt very happy. It is one of our favorite restaurants and the vegan food is out of this world! We always get tlacoyo, quesadilla and chips.
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OpenTable Diner
Toronto
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on October 13, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful dishes and cocktails! Very innovative. Lovely space. Our server was also very attentive and helpful. Great experience!
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Safety precautions

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

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

La Bartola is rated 4.6 stars by 305 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 9, 2023

8:00 p.m.

Booked 6 times today

Experiences are available.

588 College St, Toronto, ON M6G 1B3

Dining areas

Additional information

Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
Neighbourhood
Little Italy / College St.
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Mexican, Vegan, Contemporary Mexican
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Parking Details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Owned/operated by
Latinx or Hispanic, LGBTQ
Executive Chef
Iván Castro
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wine

Website
https://www.labartola.ca/
Phone number
(416) 792-1550
Catering
https://www.labartola.ca/catering
Private party facilities
https://www.labartola.ca/contact

La Bartola

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Group Dining Menu

NEW YEARS EVE DINNER

Menu

What 305 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitising

Screening

FAQs

How is La Bartola restaurant rated?

Is La Bartola currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information