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La Bartola, Toronto, ON
Award-winning

La Bartola

4.7
4.7
256 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Mexican
Top tags:
Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand ☆
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.
In 2022 we were awarded by the Michelin Guide with the Bib Gourmand, being the first Canadian fully plant-based restaurant with such a distinction. 

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 24 times today
Experiences are available.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Vegan, Contemporary Mexican
  • Hours of Operation
    Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 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
  • 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, Corkage Fee, 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 BLACK CEVICHE . WILD MUSHRROMS . TOSTADAS 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
    Group Dining Menu photo

What 256 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
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Toronto / Ontario

    Innovative

  • Toronto / Ontario

    Healthy

  • Toronto / Ontario

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Toronto / Ontario

    Mexican

  • Toronto

    Innovative

  • Toronto

    Healthy

  • Toronto

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Toronto

    Mexican

256 Reviews

  1. Will

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    La Bartola serves amazing plant based meals with creative ingredients and presentation. I loved the rich taste of white mole and the light acidity of the pickled mushroom tostada. The avocado gelato was also wonderful.

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  2. RobertB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely phenomenal food and fantastic and knowledgeable service. We had a lovely evening. This is exactly how vegan food should be - a delicious layering of flavours!

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The best Latino plant based restaurant on the planet

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Puerto Vallarta

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best food I tried in Toronto! The place it’s beautiful, cozy and inspired in amazing women. Everything was perfect! Highly recommended!

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  5. Cliffie

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food and beautiful presentation. I highly recommend for a special occasion dinner

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  6. REH5

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had an amazing anniversary dinner at La Bartola. Food was delicious, service was outstanding. We can’t wait to come back next time we’re in Toronto!

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  7. juliag

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    amazing food and the best service. truly a great place to dine.

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  8. SusanD

    Toronto

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic gem! Food, service and patio ambiance was really good. Will definitely eat here again.

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  9. lisap

    Las Vegas

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    Beautiful space, excellent service. Delicious and beautifully presented drinks. The food was good, a bit underwhelming but I would go back and try other dishes.

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  10. NadyaE

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was exquisite, highly recommend! We appreciated high attention to details as well

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  11. YashpalS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love the vibe and customer service of this restaurant

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  12. AmandaG

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience3
    The patio is not very nice and the food and drinks were just ok. For the price I wouldn’t go back again.

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  13. JamesA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic food, service, and ambience! The noise level was very low, which is a much welcome change from most restaurants in the city. It made for a lovely date night with my partner.

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food flavor and presentation is amazing. The service is amazing too. Absolutely loved spending our anniversary dinner there!

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  15. Rarelyfree

    Greater Boston

    19 reviews

    3.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall3food4service4ambience3
    Enjoyed the cocktails and food. You should ask to be seated in the front or the back, not opposite the kitchen.

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  16. Saje

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Amazing service. Food was really tasty and flavourful. I wanted to order one of the tacos from the fix prix menu but they said I couldn't even though my husband and I absolutely loved it. It was an appetizer in the fix prix menu. That's ok maybe we can have more some day :) overall, food and drinks were amazing! Staff was so polite.

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  17. SanjayD

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food. Innovative food. Excellent service. We are not vegetarians at all but this was a great experience. Much like amazing sushi, nothing I could do at home, nothing I could imagine - so was surprising, beautiful presentation, service was attentive and informed and most importantly, everything was delicious. We will be back - most likely on a regular basis.

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  18. isla

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 31, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Great spot, authentic! Great options. Would visit again.

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  19. Rose

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely love La Bartola! The vegan food is delicious and the drinks are special like the chocolate one. I usually get tlacoyo and quesadilla.

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  20. MattC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Loved it! The back patio does not have the ambience of the inside of the restaurant, but is fine. Everything else is incredible.

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Very creative twist for plant-based meal! Would definitely recommend!

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is such a special place. 💘 everything is vegan and gluten free too!

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  23. Smidger

    Hertfordshire

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Real great vegan Mexican food and too much mescal

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  24. Banksie

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and service. Looking forward to coming back.

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  25. PeterC

    Toronto

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food, drinks and service was exceptional!! Great decor and servers were knowledgeable. Food was very creative and delicious.

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  26. JLYBN

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The best meal Ive had in a very long time. The food is incredible, thoughtful, intentional - so good. Impeccable service, delicious cocktails - we had an beautiful night.

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  27. ROBERTS

    Las Vegas

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on August 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent Mexican food!!! Would easily recommend to anyone.

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  28. ShariV

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was outstanding The staff were attentive and friendly Highly recommend

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  29. KateE

    Toronto

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service and food was amazing!! Will be back for sure!!

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  30. AngelaT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing restaurant. Cocktails were 10/10. Food was crazy good!

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  31. SarahJ

    Toronto

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely an extraordinary experience in taste, service and ambiance. The food was stunning, plated so beautifully. Service was bang on with a Spanish speaking staff. They explained the plates as they were being served and were all such genuine lovely people. The decor and ambiance was modern, a bit of fun mixed with some culture.

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  32. louisek

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 10, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Delicioso! thoroughly enjoyed everything from the margarita to the pink mole! And thank you for the panucho!!!! one of my favourites.

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  33. ElwynP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food. Cool flights. Nice experience at our first Michelin restaurant.

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  34. MarcoV

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great, good food and low price, perfect, good attention to the dishes and for finish excellent cocktails

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The food is delicious with great flavor and character. The service is wonderful. The waiters are friendly, patient, and good at explaining the food. If you are vegetarian, you will love the place.

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  36. BeyondTheNext

    Montreal

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and drinks were amazing. Great attention to detail. The chocolate dessert wasn’t a 10, but overall, a really great dining experience.

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  37. Veganeater

    Ottawa

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely early dinner for my vegan husband’s birthday.

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  38. JaimeT

    Toronto

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on August 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing experience. First time dining at La Bartola and it’s an absolute 5/5. My wife and I celebrated our anniversary there tonight and we enjoyed everything from the food, to the service and the atmosphere. We had the tasting menu with 3 courses and a drink sampler and it was all delicious. We even got to meet the chef, Ivan, who is the genius behind this concept. Pd. I see a few bad reviews about this place but they sound like nonsense. “Expensive, vegan, small portions…” well, you can check all of that beforehand to avoid surprises. Don’t be a bad customer just because you didn’t do your research.

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had an amazing dinner. The staff took really good care of us and made us feel special.

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  40. DeborahP

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and service at La Bartola are high quality. While very casual atmosphere and friendly wait staff, the food reflects that of a five-star dining experience. So it's a great mix.

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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 4.7 stars by 256 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 24 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for La Bartola

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
    Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Vegan, Contemporary Mexican
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking Details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Iván Castro
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, 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
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