Salt Wine Bar

Name: Salt Wine Bar
Address: 225 Ossington Ave, Toronto, ON, Canada, M6J 2Z8
Telephone: (416) 533-7258
Price range: CAN$31 to CAN$50
Rating: 4.8

4.8

819 Reviews

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Tapas / Small Plates

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Located at the top of the Ossington strip, Salt wine bar offers a modern progressive approach to Iberian/Canadian tapas. Salt is a bustling, cozy, communal tapas bar with great energy. Our guests enjoy artisanal cheeses, Iberian charcuterie and an excellent variety of small plate dishes. Chef Dave Kemp is strongly committed to using seasonal and local products whenever possible. Our cellar contains an extensive list of Portuguese and Spanish wines which complement each and every dish.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 6, 2023

7:00 p.m.

Booked 20 times today

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Tapas / Small Plates, Spanish, Mediterranean
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(416) 533-7258
Website
http://saltrestaurant.ca/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Dave Kemp
Catering
For all catering requests : eventfull@rogers.com
Private party facilities
Please reach out to us directly for all private events

Location
225 Ossington Ave, Toronto, ON M6J 2Z8
Neighbourhood
Ossington
Cross Street
Dundas street
Parking Details
Green P Parking located just East of Dundas and Ossington on the South side
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine

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Popular dishes

Toque Suave$17.00
Gin, pineapple, lemon, Licor Beirao. topped with cava because cava is nice
La Guinda$16.00
Cool as ice tea, seductive as a cherry. Gin, Cochi Rosa, Cherry, Lemon. sit back and enjoy the sun
Bonita Apple Bottom$17.00
Normandy where Calvados Reigns, you can find Bonita singing her song. Lemon, cinnamon, egg white apple shrub
Pepino Asesino$18.00
The downfall of the Cartels! The discovery of Mezcal, Cocalero & aguachile. Smokey, Spicy, Savage
Charred Cedar Old Fashioned$19.00
Bacon washed Bourbon, a smoked glass and maple syrup. Smells like memories
Barrel Aged Tequila Negroni$22.00
The not-so-classic trinity of Tequila, Campari and Vermouth. Aged in an oak barrel for 90 days

Classics We Love

El President$16.00
Rum meets 7 Mares Vermouth held together by Cardenal Mendoza Angelus. A drink fit for any explorer
Paper Plane$17.00
The modern classic! A combination of Bourbon, Aperol, Amaro Nonino and Lemon
Vesper Martini$16.00
007 approved. 1 part Gin, half part Vodka, half part Cocchi Americano
Caipirinha$17.00
Brazil's answer to the age old problem of having only booze and odd bits of fruit in the fridge. Cahaca, lime, sugar
Aviation$17.00
Pilots start your engines! Gin, Maraschino cherry liquor, creme de violette & lemon
Toronto Cocktail$18.00
Oddly not from Toronto. American Rye, Fernet Branca and a touch of sugar. Think "Aromatic Old Fashioned"

What 819 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Toronto / Ontario
Great for fine wines
Toronto
Great for fine wines

819 Reviews

F
Foodie
Toronto
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
Mouth watering tapas and good service. The only issue was the noice level. Perhaps hanging some noise absorbing panels in the ceiling would help.
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tomi
Toronto
9 reviews
vip
4.0
9 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall4food4service5ambience4
Prices have crept up and portions have got smaller since last time we visited. Also seemed noisier than an average restaurant, hard to have a conversation
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eatingmachine
Toronto
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a wonderful evening at Salt and ended up closing the place down. Sat at the bar and tried a bunch of delicious wines and cocktails. We had 5 different tapas which included the truffle artichoke dip, whipped goat cheese toast, piri piri fried chicken, wagu sliders, shishido peppers and finished it off with the vanilla custard dessert. Everything was outstanding and we will be back!
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OpenTable Diner
Ottawa
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Such incredible shareables and drinks. Was so good went 2x in 2 weeks!
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OpenTable Diner
Vancouver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was great... but OMG the SALAD was AMAZING !!!
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Machael
Toronto
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Cozy spot with a brilliant wine list featuring many Portuguese winemakers. Knowledgeable staff and friendly service. Food was good. Nice selection of Madeira wine including a lovely Moscatel.
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Gina
Toronto
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service . Food was simple and yet , outstanding . Fresh ingredients , and very tasty . I love that this restaurant was comfortable , no attitude just people with good vibes . Like a warm hug with exceptional food ! Highly recommend - FYI , great bartender !
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NicoleCasa
Toronto
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
The ambiance is so nice! Perfect for a date spot Definitely recommend
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SanN
Toronto
13 reviews
vip
4.0
13 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience2
Great food and incredible service. The lady serving us recommended an incredibly well priced wine. We were there on a wednesday night and only three tables had guests otherwise restaurant was empty. So the ambience was lacking and there wasn;t much of a vibe. Perhaps because it was a wednesday night. Would most certainly recommend it for the food, wine and the service!
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AA12
Toronto
41 reviews
vip
5.0
41 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food. We expected a little more wine selection at a wine bar. Ambience and service are spectacular.
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TaniaM
Toronto
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous food, wine and service. Really appreciate a server who knows wines
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ArthurB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent evening dining at the bar. The octopus was outstanding.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Toronto
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service , choice of wines and delicious food.
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ClaireH
Toronto
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Fun night out - delicious food & wine. The staff were lovely and service was great. Would return again.
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Coco
Toronto
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Second time at this restaurant we enjoyed as much as the first time. Our selection of tapas was excellent, the wine we chose was amazing. The wines are so different and what I love is it's not available in the LCBO. We were there early so the noise level was good. We love the vibe of the place and will absolutely keep going back.
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ChrisA
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Salt is beautiful, with a great selection of wines and delicious food that’s actually worth the price unlike a lot of other restaurants in Toronto. A true gem! It’s on the pricier side but it’s worth it for a special occasion. 10/10 would recommend!
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MaryJ
Toronto
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on October 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Daniel our bartender made the best tequila negroni!
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CherryB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a wonderful dinner, every dish was executed perfectly, grilled octopus, duck confit, Piri Piri fried chicken and the beef tartar was a standout. Also the dessert, both too good to pass up. The environment was lively but not overly loud. Good music playing but not so loud that you couldn't have a conversation. Service was attentive but never intrusive. Dining surrounded by wine bottles was nice too. Hadn't been since before covid, still as good as I remembered, will make sure to come back again soon.
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Danielle
Calgary
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic food & great service. Was very impressed! We were a table of 3 and shared five dishes. The portion sizes were great and we left very full! Will be back.
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CamM
Toronto
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on October 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food and great atmosphere. Cocktails were great too. Definitely recommend !
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NYCVisitor
Toronto
59 reviews
vip
5.0
59 reviews
Dined on October 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of my favourite restaurants in Toronto. Always excellent.
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Alex
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 14, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Absolutely superb! The paella was excellent, and the lobster toast - wow! The other tapas we tried were also culinary masterpieces so overall it was 10 outta 10 - superb.
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RosemaryV
Tampa
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on October 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was our second visit to Salt and won’t be our last. We chose a range of items and shared. As a vegetarian, I never have trouble finding delicious food to eat. My Portuguese husband approves of the paella. And the patates bravas is a family favorite.
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MikeS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic night! Food was amazing and had a great time! Thanks Salt!
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AndrewF
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely amazing. Consistent as ever! Love this place.
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LaurenM
Indiana
5 reviews
vip
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 29, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Food was good, goat cheese toast and wagyu sliders were great; however fried chicken left a little something to be desired based on the creativity of the rest of the menu. Wine selection was good. Dark and cozy ambiance, overall fun meal in a quaint neighborhood.
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Tacos
Melbourne
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on September 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great setting on the patio amongst the buzz of Ossington avenue. Delicious food and friendly happy service. Great wine recommendations too.
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Mcbabb
Toronto
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Just a fabulous evening. Great cocktails, the perfect amount of food, knowledgeable service. Would definitely come back. The scallops were perfection. But even the “simple” dishes like the sourdough with bomba and olive oil were elevated and delicious.
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AnnB
Toronto
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on September 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great neighbourhood spot with delicious food, an amazing selection of wines from Spain and Portugal, and very attentive service.
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Sofia19
Toronto
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on September 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and service was amazing. Really enjoyed having dinner here, would definitely recommend
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marco
Toronto
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
What a wonderful meal we had at Salt Wine Bar. Food was fantastic especially the Scallop ceviche which was beautifully presented and exceed by taste. Definitely a reorder. Service was top level. Tremendous appreciation and respect to Phillip and his front of house team. So well organized, helpful and engaging. This team knows how to take it to the next level. Wine list is well built and full of quality wines at various price points. We will be back as there is so much more to taste and drink. Wonderful night. Thank you Team Salt.
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Kelly
Toronto
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on September 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We hit Salt during a weekend in town and were blown away by both the service and the food. Everything we had was outstanding. We will definitely return!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
A gem of a find. Sat at the bar. Fabulous service. Food was excellent, as was wine. The goat cheese tarte is mind blowing. Will definitely come back. Has a really lovely, cozy vibe in the back, if you can get a table. Great date spot.
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ArjunM
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 16, 2023
overall4food4service3ambience4
Nice ambiance and good classic tapas offerings. Scallop crudo was perfect, octopus was on point. Cocktail offerings for those not looking to have wine were great too. Paella could stand to be a bit richer in flavor, but overall the night was a great intimate vibe and a solid restaurant outing. Friendly service was a plus! Would recommend for a more understated and peaceful night out on the Ossington scene!
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Kath
Montreal
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on September 16, 2023
overall1food4service1ambience4
We went to salt wine bar for a belated birthday celebration. We asked the server what he recommended to eat and he said he had no recommendations. We then asked what was the most popular items on the menu and he said they’re all good.. since he wouldn’t recommend the food we ordered at random. The food was good but the service was not. We then asked our server to recommend wine by the glass. He replied “I can technically recommend all the wines on the list depending on the occasion so it’s really up to you.”… We fell silent then asked if he could tell us about the green wines and said “we don’t have green wines, verde is just a region” as he rolled his eyes. We then asked about a dry wine not too oaky and he said “they’re all dry and not sweet so you can pick anything”. We picked a wine at random since he refused to help us select our food or drinks. He went over to the other server right after this and started giggling and looking over at us. Overall, food and wine were great 8.5/10. Service 0/10. Would not return because of this
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AlexaB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was amazing, especially the ceviche. Had a Smokey cocktail which was outstanding. Service was top notch. Pleasantly surprised when the bill came… was less than I had budgeted.
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Ourladypeace
Toronto
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on September 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was great! I find everyone very caring here and it’s been a while since I last came. I asked for hot water & lemon because of my allergies, after a whole while and some drinks later, i asked for another hot water (without asking for lemon) and he brought me it on the side as well. Look, it’s something as little as that, but to me it speaks volume. These guys are super attentive, even with their service time and drinks. I just haven’t been really happy with any restaurants these last few years and service has all in all gone down the drain unfortunately. Being a new restaurant doesnt give you any excuse. So I am sticking to what has always been the top since forever. I am extremely happy with Salt Wine && will defo be returning!!!!!!! Also your gnocchi STOPPPP 🫨🫨😍😍😩😩🤤🤤
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OpenTable Diner
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food, Amazing Service. Great Wine! Beautiful place. i will definitely be going back again.
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OpenTable Diner
Toronto
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food. Great service. Excellent table surrounded by wind racks.
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OpenTable Diner
Toronto
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious plates, great wine but the service and atmosphere is what makes this place stand out!
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Safety precautions

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

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff is vaccinated
- Staff temperature check required

FAQs

Salt Wine Bar does offer delivery in partnership with Skip The Dishes and Uber Eats. Salt Wine Bar also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (416) 533-7258.

Salt Wine Bar is rated 4.8 stars by 819 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

7:00 p.m.

Booked 20 times today

Order delivery or takeout

225 Ossington Ave, Toronto, ON M6J 2Z8

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Dundas street
Neighbourhood
Ossington
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Tapas / Small Plates, Spanish, Mediterranean
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress Code
Smart Casual
Parking Details
Green P Parking located just East of Dundas and Ossington on the South side
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Dave Kemp
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine

Website
http://saltrestaurant.ca/
Phone number
(416) 533-7258
Catering
For all catering requests : eventfull@rogers.com
Private party facilities
Please reach out to us directly for all private events

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Salt Wine Bar

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

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Piri Piri Fried Chicken

Paella

Burrata Salad

Cocktails

House Creations

Toque Suave$17.00

La Guinda$16.00

Bonita Apple Bottom$17.00

Pepino Asesino$18.00

Charred Cedar Old Fashioned$19.00

Barrel Aged Tequila Negroni$22.00

Classics We Love

El President$16.00

Paper Plane$17.00

Vesper Martini$16.00

Caipirinha$17.00

Aviation$17.00

Toronto Cocktail$18.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Cleaning & sanitising

Screening

FAQs

Does Salt Wine Bar offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Salt Wine Bar restaurant rated?

Is Salt Wine Bar currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

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