Madrina Bar y Tapas

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1. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Loved it! Food was excellent, service was amazing! Vibe was great

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2. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Toronto

   14 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   14 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Fantastic outdoor patio! Spanish tapas with a twist! Definitely recommend!

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   TimsDrink

   Toronto

   3 reviews

   3.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   overall3food2service3ambience5

   Madrina has slipped a bit. The food quality just didn’t seem uk to their usual standards and the service was quite slow this time. We sat at the bar, so that may have been part of the service problem.

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   DennisS

   Caribbean

   14 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   14 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Food and service were great. Authentic food from Spain which is amazing. The Jamon Iberico Croquettas are definitely wirth a try

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5. BL

   BryceL

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined 5 days ago

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   Food is mediocre at best and not really Spanish tapas. Same flavour profile on every dish basically. Extremely rushed service for tapas. Not consistent dishes coming out of the kitchen, ordered grilled octopus cause another table did and it looked good, when mine arrived had almost zero smoke, the cuts of octopus were totally different from what I saw on the other table which was a little misleading but it makes it clear the lack of consistency. Every dish that was supposed to be a play on a Spanish classic just tasted totally different from what the original dish is and not in a good way. The more I think about my experience the more I realize how misleading and how tourist trap it felt. I could easily pick something bad about every dish we ordered but that would consume alot of my time which I don’t feel this restaurant deserves. Disappointing experience and not Spanish fusion either, it’s not fusion when you take a delicious classic and butcher it with to much aioli sauces on every dish.

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   rstaines

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 5 days ago

   overall4food4service5ambience5

   Food was good and the service! Just the serving is a little bit smaller than usual but overall we loved the experience. Thank you to the staff! :)

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   Joooo

   Toronto

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 6 days ago

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   Food was really good! Be prepared to spend a lot of money though.

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   Airyk

   Toronto

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined 7 days ago

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   Our server was very inattentive, and the food was decent at best. Would not recommend, or go back

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   MichelleM

   Toronto

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 17, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience4

   Food was excellent, some of the best service I have had in a long time. We were new to this food experience and her recommendations were appreciated and match exactly with what we were hoping for.

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    DiegoB

    New York Area

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 16, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    Tapas are real savory. Great for sharing, Wine selection on the small side, but the recommendation was spot on. Would 100% recommend it.

    Madrina Bar y TapasResponded 2 days ago

    Diego, we're glad you enjoyed our superbly paired wine and tasty tapas! Thank you for reviewing us and we look forward to welcoming you in again soon. All the best, Stuart K.

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11. TM

    TitoMetales

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 15, 2022

    overall3food3service4ambience3

    Muy poquito y muy caro ! La experiencia de tapas es que no tebgas que pagar tanto por la comida y mas por los tragos

    Madrina Bar y TapasResponded 2 days ago

    Tito, while we are glad you had wonderful service during your visit, it is disappointing to hear that you didn't see the value of our dishes. Please know that your feedback has been heard. Thanks for taking the time to leave your review and we hope you will choose to join us another time for a chance to make your next visit more memorable. All the best, Stuart K.

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12. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Unspecified

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The best restaurant I’ve been in Toronto. Good if you’re looking for a Spanish experience. Best place for wine lovers.

    Madrina Bar y TapasResponded 2 days ago

    We are honoured to be the best restaurant you've visited in Toronto! Thanks for taking the time to leave your fantastic review. We hope to see you again sometime soon for more delicious Spanish wines. Until then, Stuart K.

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    cscottbryant

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 15, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience3

    We chose not to sit outside with the sun high overhead and were pleasantly surprised by the ambiance and engaging decor. The food was excellent and came to the table quickly. The music was a little loud but they adjusted it after we asked if they could. Another excellent dining experience in the Distillery District. One thing that I've always enjoyed at tapas bars in Spain is the endless supply of complimentary olives brought to the table ... hint, hint.

    Madrina Bar y TapasResponded 2 days ago

    We are delighted to hear that you had such a wonderful dining experience with us, Scott. Our dining room decor is truly beautiful and we're so glad you got to enjoy it. Thank you for providing your feedback and it will be passed along to our team. We'd love to have you join us again soon. All the best, Stuart K.

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    Am15

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2022

    overall2food3service2ambience4

    Over priced tapas and extremely small portions. Restaurant was too loud and the service was poor.

    Madrina Bar y TapasResponded 2 days ago

    Thank you for giving us a try, Am, and for taking the time to provide your feedback to us. It is disappointing to hear that your experience fell short of the standard you expect and deserve. We hear your feedback regarding the portion size, poor service and music volume and we are sincerely sorry. Please know that it would be our pleasure to host you again to show you the Madrina experience we are proud and capable of. All the very best, Stuart K.

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15. SK

    SandyK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 11, 2022

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    This was our 2nd time dining at Martina. Enjoyed both!

    Madrina Bar y TapasResponded on May 13, 2022

    Thank you for dining with us again and leaving this fantastic review, Sandy! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed our cuisine so much, and we hope to welcome you back again soon to discover more favourites. All the best, Stuart K.

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16. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    One of the best food experiences we’ve ever had.

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    Andrea

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2022

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    Enjoyed it very much. Music too loud. Ambiance was beautiful and service great.

    Madrina Bar y TapasResponded on May 13, 2022

    Andrea, thank you for providing your feedback to us! We're thrilled you had a wonderful dining experience and loved our lively ambiance. We look forward to seeing you again soon for the perfect food and service you expect. All the best, Stuart K.

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18. OD

    OscarD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 8, 2022

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    Great service. Something I would do is actually to let customers know what is the ladies bathroom and what is the men. Because I was confused if there were just one bathroom for everybody.

    Madrina Bar y TapasResponded on May 13, 2022

    Oscar, it was a pleasure having you join us for a lovely meal accompanied by great service. Thank you for your feedback regarding the washrooms and we will be passing this along for review. Your support is greatly appreciated. Come back to see us anytime you're in the area! All the best, Stuart K.

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19. RR

    RobR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 8, 2022

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    Great food and service. A little pricey given portions but worth it. Background music a bit too loud.

    Madrina Bar y TapasResponded on May 13, 2022

    Thank you for the wonderful feedback, Rob. To us, you are one in a million, not one of a million. It was a pleasure welcoming you in and delivering the outstanding service and food you deserve. We appreciate your feedback here and hope to have you join us again soon for another 5-star meal. All the best, Stuart K.

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    Mars

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2022

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    Love this restaurant, the food and service is amaaazng. Anything on the menu is sure to wow you. The bone marrow steak tartare and duck paella is is my favourite. Must try the truffled egg yolks, such an experience !

    Madrina Bar y TapasResponded on May 13, 2022

    Mars, thank you for taking the time to show us your support and for being a regular diner with us! We are thrilled you absolutely love our restaurant, especially the steak tartare in roasted bone marrow and duck paella. We'll be sure to pass along your compliments to our chef and his team. We'd be delighted to welcome you back to enjoy some of your favourite dishes. All the best, Stuart K.

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21. MB

    MammaBear

    Toronto

    49 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    49 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience4

    It's a very good tapas spot, but it's impossible to satisfy even a modest appetite for less than $50 per person.

    Madrina Bar y TapasResponded on May 11, 2022

    We're glad our flavours hit the spot for you! Thanks for providing your feedback to us. While we understand prices are subjective, we feel ours are a great balance between doing what's right by our business while reflecting the quality of our ingredients. We hope you'll consider us the next time you're looking to treat yourself. Best, Stuart K.

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22. M

    Martin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2022

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    Food was excellent, wine was excellent, server was excellent (shout out to Enrique). Only caveat was the price which I felt was a little too high for such small dishes. Except for a heavy bill if you plan to have a filling dinner.

    Madrina Bar y TapasResponded on May 10, 2022

    It's wonderful to hear that we hit the mark on food, wine and service, Martin! Thank you for leaving your review. We hear your feedback when it comes to price, however, while we understand prices are subjective, we feel ours are a great balance between doing what's right by our business while reflecting the quality of our ingredients. We hope you'll consider us the next time you're looking to treat yourself. Best, Stuart K.

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23. FC

    FranC

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 5, 2022

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    The 12 month aged ham and the lomo iberico were excellent as well as the croquetas de jamon. We had a few more tapas that were just ok. Paella was terrible, undercooked and tasteless. Service was just ok, we ordered Estrella on tap, we got our drink 15 minutes after we started eating, apparently they had to change the keg, the beer came flat so we sent it back. The server should have put the food on hold until we had our drinks or at least explain the situation before to serve the food. Overall a mediocre experience.

    Madrina Bar y TapasResponded on May 10, 2022

    Fran, thank you for taking the time to leave your detailed feedback. We are glad to hear you loved two of the jamon embutitos. When it comes to service, we'd like to apologize for the service that was anything less than attentive and professional. Your server should have informed you about the wait on the drinks. Regardless, we hear your feedback and it has been passed along accordingly. We do hope you will join us again for a chance to show you a better experience. All the best, Stuart K.

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24. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 4, 2022

    overall5food5service3ambience4

    Great food, very impressed. Service could use a bit more training- needed to be checked in with a bit more.

    Madrina Bar y TapasResponded on May 10, 2022

    Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback! We're thrilled you loved our food so much and appreciate the authentic dishes our chef creates. We appreciate your feedback regarding service and will be passing it along for review. We look forward to welcoming you back for another lovely meal. All the very best, Stuart K.

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    Uday

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 3, 2022

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    Its a very unique place with flavourful food. The tapas are a great way to have a good experience at Madrina. The servers are also very friendly and helpful with choices. The drinks menu is also very elaborate with many options. Will definitely recommend this place.

    Madrina Bar y TapasResponded on May 9, 2022

    Uday, we are glad you loved every aspect of your visit! Trying many of our different tapas is truly the best way to experience all the amazing flavours of Madrina. Thank you for leaving your wonderful feedback and we hope to see you again soon for another delicious meal. All the best, Stuart K.

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26. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 2, 2022

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    Great night! Great good and great service!

    Madrina Bar y TapasResponded on May 9, 2022

    We're thrilled to hear you had a wonderful evening with us shared by great food and drinks! Thank you for showing your support. It would be our pleasure to have you dine with us again soon for another amazing experience. All the best, Stuart K.

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    AJadeL

    Toronto

    8 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 2, 2022

    overall4food3service5ambience5

    Food was good, but nothing that special. Service was excellent, the server made great recommendations on what was in-season or not.

    Madrina Bar y TapasResponded on May 9, 2022

    Thank you for taking the time to review our restaurant, Jade, and joining us for dinner! We are thrilled to hear you had the 5-star service you deserve and expect from us. However, we’re sorry that we didn’t knock it out of the park for you when it comes to our flavours and dishes. We always want all of our guests to leave feeling wow'd by our meals, and we wish we could've given you this impression. We hope you'll give us another chance to make your next visit more memorable. Best, Stuart K.

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28. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 1, 2022

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    We got the Chefs Tasting Menu and every single dish we received was exceptional. So hard to pick a favourite! Also a great option for indecisive people. Cocktails were amazing as well, I tried 3 different ones, all very unique and delicious.

    Madrina Bar y TapasResponded on May 5, 2022

    We are so appreciative for you taking the time to leave your phenomenal feedback. It's wonderful to hear that you got to try the chef's tasting menu and that you loved everything! It's truly the best way to experience all the flavours of Madrina. We hope to welcome you back again for more perfect flavours. All the best, Stuart K.

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    JessaZ

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 30, 2022

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    Amazing birthday dinner. Loved the vibe. The food and service was incredible. Plan on going again!

    Madrina Bar y TapasResponded on May 5, 2022

    Jessa, we're thrilled to you had an enjoyable birthday dinner celebration with us. Our ambiance is unparalleled and we're glad it was the cherry on top of your experience. Thanks for your feedback and we hope to see you again soon for more delicious tapas. All the best, Stuart K.

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    Funnyboy

    Toronto

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2022

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    Absolutely wonderful service! We had the best host. Friendly, attentive, great sense of humour. He provided the best experience.

    Madrina Bar y TapasResponded on May 5, 2022

    Our guests deserve only the absolute best! Nothing beats wonderful service paired with delicious tapas. Thanks for leaving your amazing feedback and we look forward to doing it all again on your next visit. All the best, Stuart K.

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    EmiD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 30, 2022

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    The food was amazing for the taste and presentation. The waiter was nice. The decoration was fancy.

    Madrina Bar y TapasResponded on May 5, 2022

    Emi, we're glad to hear we blew you away when it comes to presentation and flavours! We will be passing along your compliments to our chef and his team. Thanks for the amazing review and we look forward to seeing you in our beautiful dining room again soon. All the best, Stuart K.

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    Thesaurius

    Toronto

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2022

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    The food is delicious. The portions are the perfect size to be shared. We went at lunch time for an anniversary dinner and brought our children. The restaurant was busy with a nice mix of people including families with their young children. It was our first time bringing the children here and they both loved it. They offer a children's menu which we did not use. Madrina Bar y Tapas is normally a dinner/date night restaurant for us and we were pleasantly surprised at how easy it was to bring our children for lunch.

    Madrina Bar y TapasResponded on May 5, 2022

    It was an absolute pleasure welcoming you and your family in for lunch. We are pleased you not only loved our ambiance and vibe, but the portions and flavours were just right for you. Thank you for taking the time to show us your support. We look forward to the next time you join us! All the best, Stuart K.

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    Peter

    Toronto

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 29, 2022

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    Good overall. But they didn’t tell us that we could only sit for 2.5 hours and we had ordered wine within 15 minutes of when they asked us to leave. Not happy about that

    Madrina Bar y TapasResponded on May 4, 2022

    Peter, thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback. While we are glad you enjoyed your food, we are very sorry that the seating limited wasn't communicated to you prior to your wine order. This is a true mistake on our part and will be passing this along to the rest of the team for review. We'd love to welcome you back again for the true Madrina experience we know we can provide. All the best, Stuart K.

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    GigiH

    Toronto

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2022

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    SERVERS SHOULD WEAR A MASK! I’ve been to Spain many times and used to be a travel advisor for Barcelona so I’m quite familiar with Spanish cuisine. Our familial lunch last Friday was pleasant. Food and service were very good but the close proximity of our UNMASKED SERVER was very disturbing. COVID is on the rise in Toronto! Having a complete stranger talking less than 2 feet from my face and reaching in to deliver plates of food is a HEALTH RISK. Last week at Mirvish Theatre, people were required to provide proof of vaccination and to wear a mask. Servers in restaurants should wear a mask too, to protect themselves and more importantly - to protect their customers.

    Madrina Bar y TapasResponded on May 4, 2022

    Gigi, thanks for taking the time to provide your feedback. We are glad to hear you had delicious food and great service. However, it's upsetting that the unmasked server made you uncomfortable dining with us. Our goal here is to abide by all the health & safety guidelines set out by Toronto Public Health. We give our servers the opportunity to choose their actions based on those guidelines. Regardless, we hear your concern. We hope you will join us again sometime soon. Best, Stuart K.

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    Vancouverite

    Vancouver

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2022

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    This restaurant is so authentically Spanish. The food is exceptional and some of the Spanish classics like patatas bravas have twist. Other like the croquettas and the pan tomaquet bring me back to Barcelona. The atmosphere is wonderful, and the service is attentive and professional. Love it.

    Madrina Bar y TapasResponded on May 9, 2022

    We are so happy that you loved our tapas dishes, both the authentic and out tapas with a modern twist. Thanks for leaving your phenomenal review. We'd love to welcome you back again for some of your favourite and for the perfect service. All the best, Stuart K.

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    FoodLover123

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 27, 2022

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    Absolutely loved the eating environment. The staff all provided exceptional service. The food tasted absolutely delicious. Will definitely come back again very soon!:)

    Madrina Bar y TapasResponded on May 3, 2022

    Thank you for your phenomenal review and joining us for a wonderful meal! We're thrilled you loved our ambiance and had exceptional service. We hope to welcome you back again for more perfect flavours. All the best, Stuart K.

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    Kikefa19

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 26, 2022

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    Madrina tapas bar is one of the best Spanish restaurants I have been in Toronto, I recommended it to you very much, you will have excellent service and the food is very good, the also have a exclusive selección of wine directly from Spain, you can’t go wrong going there on a date or any celebration.

    Madrina Bar y TapasResponded on May 3, 2022

    Thank you for the wonderful feedback, Kikefa! From drinks to desserts, our flavourful menu won't disappoint. We're glad you loved our delicious tapas and a wide selection of wines from Spain. We'd love to welcome you back again soon to try some more of our tasty menu options. All the best, Stuart K.

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    reyz

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 24, 2022

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    Incredible food, great service, and amazing atmosphere and decor. Wonderful experience overall for tapas - would definitely go again!

    Madrina Bar y TapasResponded on May 2, 2022

    Rey, it is wonderful you enjoyed the five-star experience we're known for and you expected from us. Thanks for leaving your review and we'd love to welcome you back for more delicious flavours. All the best, Stuart K.

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    MarleneP

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 24, 2022

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    Excellent service, delicious meal and cocktails but we found the restaurant was too crowded with too many tables too close together. Still the experience was very enjoyable.

    Madrina Bar y TapasResponded on May 3, 2022

    Marlene, thanks for joining us and leaving your feedback! It's wonderful that you were provided with excellent service and loved our tapas and drinks. We hope to welcome you back again for another enjoyable and delicious experience. All the best, Stuart K.

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    Allan

    Toronto

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 24, 2022

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    We could have done without the loud dance music but our server, Victor, was excellent and so was the food.

    Madrina Bar y TapasResponded on May 3, 2022

    Allan, thank you for providing your feedback to us. It's absolutely amazing to hear that you have 5-star service from your server. We pride ourselves in delivering exceptional service and are so glad you received this service. We hope to welcome you again for more tasty tapas. All the best, Stuart K.

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