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Bar Isabel, Toronto, ON
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Bar Isabel

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CAN$51 and over
Spanish
797 College St, Toronto, ON M6G 1C7

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 53 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Lively
Enjoy an intimate dining experience at Bar Isabel - a cozy restaurant nestled between Toronto's little Italy and little Portugal, where creative Spanish-inspired small plate dishes are served alongside cocktails and an extensive Iberian focused wine list. The restaurant's elegant interior boasts an intriguing blend of soft lighting, curved walls and a beautiful mosaic tile floor.
Managed under the guidance of Maitre d' and Partner Alessandro Pietropaolo, Bar Isabel's menu includes a diverse mix of pintxos, conservas, seafood and meat dishes. Diners rave about the grilled octopus, the bone marrow and the ceviche. For dessert, the Basque cake and sherry cream is a must-try. Bar Isabel is open 5-11pm Sunday through Friday, and 12-11pm Saturday. Accolades include listings in the Michelin Guide, Canada's top 100, and 2013 awarded the best new restaurant in Canada by Enroute Magazine. Bar Isabel accepts reservations for parties of up to 8 guests.

Why they're an Icon

Executive chef: Grant van Gameren

  • Award icon
    MICHELIN Plate2022

From the OpenTable editors: A decade into its run, Bar Isabel continues to be a sought-after table thanks to its intimate tavern ambiance and spot-on tapas. Easy-to-share snacks, an excellent drinks program emphasizing Spanish wine and sherry, and buzzy vibes encourage diners to linger and order round after round of Spanish hits.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    CAN$51 and over
  • Cuisines
    Spanish, Basque, Catalan
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri, Sun 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (416) 532-2222
  • Website
    http://barisabel.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Catering
    We do not offer catering.
  • Private party facilities
    We do not have an event space.
  • Location
    797 College St, Toronto, ON M6G 1C7
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Neighborhood
    Little Italy / College St.
  • Cross street
    Ossington or Shaw
  • Parking details
    Parking is extremely limited at the moment due to the CafeTO patios.
  • Public transit
    Ossington Bus, College Streetcar.
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wine

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What 2,143 people are saying

Bar Isabel reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bar Isabel offers a vibrant and cozy atmosphere with "divine food" and "excellent service." Guests rave about the "incredible" tasting menu and the "amazing" octopus, ceviche, and bone marrow. Although it can be "noisy," the restaurant's "attentive" staff and "authentic" Spanish tapas make it a "must try" dining destination in Toronto.
2,143 Reviews

  1. nelson VIP

    Toronto / Ontario38 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Never a disappointment. So good!! Great wine selections! And the BEST mixologists/bartenders! Love this place!

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  2. Raymond

    Toronto / Ontario2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of our favourite Toronto restaurants. The food, wine, atmosphere and service is excellent!

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  3. JAMNIA VIP

    Toronto / Ontario1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Special shout-out to Scott our lovely host that evening, he was above and beyond with his service. Celebrated a simple dinner with friends and food is 10/10 for flavours. Octopus was cooked perfectly. The Bonemarrow and Shaved Foie was absolutely amazing. Definitely joining again for drinks and night out. Thankyou team

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  4. Bel

    Montreal / Quebec5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Enjoyed the tasting menu. Excellent way to get experience a variety of the dishes in the a La carte menu. Delicious and abundant. Service was impeccable. Noise level was high for an intimate dinner, but it is a bar after all. Stand out tapas are the octopus, croquetas, grilled mushrooms and ceviche.

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  5. Tori

    Toronto / Ontario1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing as always, and accompanied by fantastic service!

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  6. Nadia

    Toronto / Ontario2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing! We had the lunch special - it was delicious. We also ordered the bone marrow to try which was fantastic but the lunch special for two was filling enough. Great vibe and service! We will definitely go back

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  7. Paul VIP

    Mexico City10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food VG: delicious mushroom salad, excellent octopus, nice cheese plate. VG wine by the glass selection. Party atmosphere, extremely noisy as the venue was Friday-evening-packed.

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  8. Alana

    Toronto / Ontario1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant vibe is great and it looks like it’s been there forever. The staff is very nice and knowledgeable. Anyone walking by will grab an empty plate or fold your napkin. The Spanish fizz was amazing. Octopus, foie gras crustini, shishito peppers, mushrooms, boquerones and bone marrow were all amazing! We got the basque cake for dessert and the sherry pairing was to die for. Can’t recommend this place enough!

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  9. Tehya

    Dublin1 review

    4.0

    Dined on June 5, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was excellent although there was little time between dishes. We were sitting at the back of the restaurant where it was excessively warm and loud

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  10. Laurie-Anne

    Las Vegas7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place is highly recommended and I understand why. We loved our experience there, the staff was friendly and professional and the food was delicious! Please, do yourself a favor and order the ceviche!

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Bar Isabel is rated 4.8 stars by 2143 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 53 times today
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797 College St, Toronto, ON M6G 1C7

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Cross street
    Ossington or Shaw
  • Neighborhood
    Little Italy / College St.
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri, Sun 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$51 and over
  • Cuisines
    Spanish, Basque, Catalan
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Parking is extremely limited at the moment due to the CafeTO patios.
  • Public transit
    Ossington Bus, College Streetcar.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wine

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