Award-winning

Madrina Bar y Tapas

Name: Madrina Bar y Tapas
Address: 2 Trinity St, Toronto, ON, Canada, M5A 3C4
Telephone: (416) 548-8055
Price range: CAN$31 to CAN$50
Rating: 4.5

4.5

1132 Reviews

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Catalan

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Chef Ramon Simarro, whose experience consists of both Michelin-star restaurants & popular casual eateries focuses on seasonal products alongside authentic ingredients from Spain to re-imagine a menu that marries innovation & fun with Barcelona classics.

The 37ft bar serves sangria, cocktails & traditional tapas. In true Catalan fashion, the bar features a ham carving station & a Spanish style glass display case with cold bar delicacies. The open-kitchen serves the rest of the menu made up of modern interpretations of traditional Catalonian tapas.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 10, 2023

7:00 p.m.

Booked 111 times today

Experiences are available.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Catalan, Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates
Hours of Operation
Mon, Tue 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Wed, Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(416) 548-8055
Website
http://www.madrinatapas.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Ramon Simarro

Location
2 Trinity St, Toronto, ON M5A 3C4
Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Neighbourhood
Distillery District
Parking Details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine

Experiences

NYE Chef's Tapas Menu - Bar - First Seating
$100.00 per person
Prepaid
Dec 31, 2023 only
Nestle into our inviting bar for an unrivaled view of the New Year's Eve festivities! Enjoy a welcome cocktail followed by a special 10-course tapas menu curated by Chef Ramon Simarro, celebrating Spain's flavors and traditions. Elevate your experience with a Spanish wine pairing or a bottle of Cava to welcome 2024 in style. Explore the full menu details on our website. Kindly inform us of any dietary restrictions when making your reservation. Please note that all bookings are non-refundable and do not include tax or an 18% gratuity. Each seating has a maximum duration of 2.5 hours.
NYE Chef's Tapas Menu - Bar - Second Seating
$135.00 per person
Prepaid
Dec 31, 2023 only
Nestle into our inviting bar for an unrivaled view of the New Year's Eve festivities! Enjoy a welcome cocktail followed by a special 10-course tapas menu curated by Chef Ramon Simarro, celebrating Spain's flavors and traditions. Elevate your experience with a Spanish wine pairing or a bottle of Cava to welcome 2024 in style. With a complimentary Cava toast, cheers your loved ones and watch the start of 2024 with fireworks in the heart of the Distillery. Explore the full menu details on our website. Kindly inform us of any dietary restrictions when making your reservation. Please note that all bookings are non-refundable and do not include tax or an 18% gratuity.
NYE Chef's Tapas Menu - First Seating
$125.00 per person
Prepaid
Dec 31, 2023 only
Immerse yourself in the enchantment of Madrina this New Year's Eve. Enjoy a welcome cocktail, followed by an exclusive 10-course tapas menu showcasing Spain's classic flavors and traditions, carefully curated by Executive Chef Ramon Simarro. Elevate your experience with a Spanish wine pairing or a bottle of our Cava to welcome 2024! Please specify any dietary restrictions in the notes of your booking. All bookings are non-refundable and do not include tax or 18% gratuity. Each seating will have a limit of 2.5 hours.

What 1,132 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.7Ambience
4.1Value

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1,132 Reviews

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MonicaS
Las Vegas
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food, service & ambience. Music was too loud.
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Lorence
Toronto
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Most tapa portions are sized for two people. If your party is 3 or more order doubles or large plates. The sausage and chorizo come on their own. I suggest ordering the bread to go with it. Over all it was a good experience.
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SuzanneG
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic Restaurant & Service. We have been a few times and just brought a few friends & they loved it as well.
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OpenTable Diner
Key West
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Bartender was really nice! Ambience and drinks are really good!
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SharleneC
Atlantic Canada
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Overall really good. Took a while to be served even water but there was a lot of people so that was fine. Food came out rather quickly, small shareable portions but really tasty!
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OpenTable Diner
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food and drinks were absolutely amazing!! The only thing we didn’t like was the high top seating. It was the only option when we booked so it wasn’t that much of an issue but it was still just a very crowded table even for the two of us. No biggie at all, just a slight thing to consider depending on your party size
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OpenTable Diner
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place and wonderful dining experience. Our waiter was very attentive and patient. Sorry we did not catch his name.
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OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
1 review
vip
1.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
ATTENTION to all parents. They do not allow baby food which includes milk or snacks or any kind. They said it is “outside food” and is not allowed in the restaurant. They stopped me from feeding my 10 months old baby and said is against company policy. I would be fine if they have food appropriate to offer for baby but they don’t. So my baby end up have to starve and we have to cut dinner short and leave early. Otherwise, atmosphere is good, food is decent. Service is not Michelin standard for sure.
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rxjess83
Cleveland
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was phenomenal and the drinks were outstanding! The food was over the top delicious and comes out perfectly timed to keep you eating and not waiting long for the next plate. A bit pricey for what it is but overall a really great experience. Would eat there again.
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OpenTable Diner
Nashville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very good! Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 2, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We made an early reservation during the Winter Village, and we are so glad we chose Madrina. The food and service were excellent. It was a bit loud, but we were seated directly under a speaker so that is likely the cause. We would definitely return for a nice meal out.
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OpenTable Diner
Toronto
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 2, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Everything is great ! Food and service as well ! Music is a little loud to me but is expectable is a bar right 😊 For sure will be back next time.
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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 5
Amazing experience. Everything from the food, the service and check in was excellent. The menu offers a great range of variety while still showcasing Spanish influence in every dish. Staff is very helpful and knowledgeable with recommending drinks, dishes and explaining the Tapas and experience
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Arash
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 2, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very genuine and authentic Spanish spot with very delicious Spanish tapas
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Bella
Toronto
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 29, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great delicious food, ambience and service! Great experience for first time visit. Only suggestion is to play Latin music to build the ambiance rather than the loud techno that didn’t enable people to have conversations at their table.
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OpenTable Diner
Toronto
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 27, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great ambience. True to the Spanish culture. Very busy on a Monday night. Initially slow to get to get service (20 minutes) However, once we called someone over for service, and explained that we had an event to go to, food and beverage came quickly. Quickly forgot about the 30 minutes to get food once the food came Excellent food Authentic and true to its roots Ole
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ErinL
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 27, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Superb menu, beautifully paired with a vast selection of cocktails and wines. The service was knowledgeable, friendly, and considerate. Gorgeous ambiance - intimate, warm, but still casual. Huge thank-you to the staff!
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Juanita
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 26, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
outstanding food paired with really good costumer service
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Diner
Toronto
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 25, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Just really expensive and the server seemed really busy
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Tamie
Toronto
21 reviews
4.0
21 reviews
Dined on November 25, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Nice little spot with a different twist on traditional tapas. The food is good, albeit a bit on the pricey side. The service was fine, but we did have to wait a while for the bill, then again to pay. All in all, a fine experience, no complaints.
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SharonC
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 24, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place to eat. Server was very helpful with suggestions. Paella was delicious!
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Kish
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was great. We took the chef's tasting menu with wine pairing which overall was a good experience. Food is excellent. Where there is no big complexity in taste, everything was yummy, precise, well seasoned and perfectly cooked. Ingredients were fresh and of superior quality and this reflected in the menu.Each dish was served at just the right paste. Portions are perfect for those who do not have an overly huge appetite however if a good eater eating a la carte sounds like a better option.
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SoccerMom
Toronto
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food, comes out quickly. Restaurant is a bit small so make a booking to get a table without waiting.
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OpenTable Diner
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 22, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My experience at Madrina’s was amazing from the moment I walked to the minute I sat down. From our sever being so downright ridiculously knowledgeable about our pairings. From start to finish our experience was unique dish after dish of perfectly prepared dishes. I will be returning on a consistent basis. Or when I can afford it . Xoxo gg
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HelenB
Greater Boston
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 21, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely dining experience. Brought work colleagues from Montreal and they thoroughly enjoyed it as well. Cocktails are delicious as are the tapas. Favourite was the chicken tacos in lettuce leaf and the patatas bravas. Dessert of manchego cheesecake was also unique. Will definitely return.
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Skyler
Montreal
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 19, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good environment and great service. Food is also good.
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Jess
Toronto
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
LOVE Madrina! This was our 3rd time here and it did not disappoint. One of our fav spots in the city.
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Lucho
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 18, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best food I’ve ever eaten in my life!! Everything was perfect
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OpenTable Diner
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 18, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Madrinas has always been exceptional. Definitely one of my fave tapas restaurant in Toronto.
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intheneighbourhood
Toronto
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
A fun night out. Every dish and drink is delivered with artistic flair and artful beauty which makes this more than a run-of-the-mill dining experience. The serving staff is very friendly and helpful and helped make our experience enjoyable.
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GeoffS
Toronto
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was, as usual, terrific. The staff were delightful and the drinks delicious.
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KarynB
E. Tennessee
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 17, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The service was good. Funky ambiance. Unfortunately, the steak tar tar made both my husband and I violently ill. Definitely avoid that choice!
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MariaK
Manchester
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the best tapas restaurants I have ever been to. Fantastic modern interpretation of classic dishes and staff/service was absolutely brilliant. Would highly recommend!
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OpenTable Diner
Atlantic Canada
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good experience; the oxtail was outstanding, and the combination of tapas made our dinner unique!
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ToekneeX0X0
Toronto
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was incredible, service was impeccable and fun. Great atmosphere and fun to try all the different dishes!
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OpenTable Diner
Toronto
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food! Friendly service Overall wonderful experience
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HardipC
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 12, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Food was not to my liking. Left hungry, went somewhere else to eat afterward. Saw 3 different groups at the second restaurant after, ordering food, which meant we weren't the only ones who felt that way
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RafaelG
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our favorite Spanish restaurant. Great ambience and food.
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ChowMain
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We enjoyed the variety of all the little bites. So many tasty options, it was difficult to decide and our server also suggested options and pairings. Great music at the right volume so then you can hear the conversation and didn’t have to yell. Will definitely visit again.
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FoodCritic
Edmonton
31 reviews
vip
5.0
31 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great tapas for a group of friends. Definitely 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

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Madrina Bar y Tapas is rated 4.5 stars by 1132 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 10, 2023

7:00 p.m.

Booked 111 times today

Experiences are available.

2 Trinity St, Toronto, ON M5A 3C4

Dining areas

Additional information

Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Neighbourhood
Distillery District
Hours of Operation
Mon, Tue 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Wed, Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Catalan, Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Parking Details
Public Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Ramon Simarro
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine

Website
http://www.madrinatapas.com/
Phone number
(416) 548-8055

Madrina Bar y Tapas

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

NYE Chef's Tapas Menu - Bar - First Seating

NYE Chef's Tapas Menu - Bar - Second Seating

NYE Chef's Tapas Menu - First Seating

Menu

What 1,132 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitising

Screening

FAQs

How is Madrina Bar y Tapas restaurant rated?

Is Madrina Bar y Tapas currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information