Bar Isabel
1998 Reviews
- Wednesday5–11 PM
- Thursday5–11 PM
- Friday5–11 PM
- Saturday3–11 PM
- Sunday3–11 PM
- Monday5–11 PM
- Tuesday5–11 PM
About the Business
Bar Isabel |
Contacts
Website
Call Us
+14165322222
797 College St, Toronto, ON M6G 1C7
Hours
- Wednesday5–11 PM
- Thursday5–11 PM
- Friday5–11 PM
- Saturday3–11 PM
- Sunday3–11 PM
- Monday5–11 PM
- Tuesday5–11 PM
Features
- Delivery
- Wheelchair-accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible washroom
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Washroom
- Casual
- Cozy
- Groups
- Accepts reservations
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Bar on-site
- Outdoor seating
- Late-night food
- Romantic
- Upscale
- Assistive hearing loop
- Reservations required
Recommended Reviews
Taiya Talbert-McSherry
21.10.2023
Bar Isabel
This was a lovely restaurant. We came here to celebrate our anniversary searching for something intimate, romantic and something with a good wine list, and Bar Isabel met all that! Having been to Spain, it was nice to see their offerings which are very reminiscent of Spanish tapas from various regions of the country. They had an extensive wine list and very attentive servers! We also asked to switch to a more private seat and they were very accommodating and allowed us to move to a seat at the back of the restaurant! The food was also delicious, in particular the patates bravas!!
Julie Huang
06.10.2023
Bar Isabel
Great atmosphere and service - perfect for a night out with a small group or a date.Manzanilla olives were delicious (I normally don’t like olives as many are too salty but this was perfect and quite flavourful).Mixed meat and cheese plate - cheeses were delicious but the cured meat wasn’t anything more impressive than what you can get at the grocery store (for much cheaper).Quarter octopus was generous in size and well cooked.Sourdough Bread & Olive Oil was a nice starter with good quality olive oil.
Becca Kellner
27.09.2023
Bar Isabel
4.8Bar Isabel is one of my favourite restaraunts in the city. It’s such a great vibe, amazing service, and the food is delicious and well executed.All the apps are great- don’t sleep on the shishito peppers and it would be a sin not to order the panne con tomate. The octopus is famous for a reason and the mushrooms are a dream.The ambiance is great and it’s a fun place to go and order lots of different things to share.The only small negative is the speed- which is a silly thing to complain about. Our first tapas came in about 4 minutes after ordering them. I get that they have a lot of reservations and a quick turn over but the last bite would be lifted with a fork and the plate would be taken a second later.The restrooms are downstairs and the service fee of 20% is included on all bills.Not a great spot for kids, perfect for a date night, or a spot to bring a friend for a special occasion.
Jessica Zhang
10.09.2023
Bar Isabel
The tasting menu is great and worth the money . I like everything in small plates. More veggies than meat which is fine as the flavour is decent and rich. If they will include more in tapas menu, will be even better.
Babu Bhattarai
09.09.2023
Bar Isabel
Service is excellent, and the food is so delicious. We chose to participate in the tasting menu and we allowed the waiter to choose dishes for us, and Its super fantastic. We were overwhelmed with the incredible textures and flavours of each meal. Our waiter was highly trained and very knowledgeable about each dish and how it was prepared. The sommelier chose a wonderful bottle of wine based on our personal tastes and pairings for the meal, one that we never would have chosen. Overall, this experience left us dazzled. We will be back soon. Muchas Gracias para todos.
Taisiya Mikhno
04.08.2023
Bar Isabel
It used to be my favourite place to go for delicious food. Haven’t been here since let simmer. Was super excited to go again for dinner tonight but food tasted below average… there was no kick into anything that we had, it almost was tasteless… we asked for salt, even salt was missing… very disappointed not sure what happened… but here are some cute pics
Alexus Tang
31.07.2023
Bar Isabel
This is my favourite restaurant in Toronto. Almost every dish I’ve had has been outstanding and cooked nearly perfectly, I only really have good things to say about this place. It’s cozy & quaint, but really delivers in food quality.This review covers my thoughts on my last visit here:• Pan con Tomate is a classic and fresh starter dish (note that the bread crust can be a bit on the tougher/crunchy side).• Sea Bream Ceviche is delicious (one of my fave dishes in general) and I appreciate the balance of acidity that tastes so satisfying with the raw fish. The tortilla chips have a great texture and are salted just right, pairs very nicely with the ceviche in one bite.• Bone Marrow is so fatty and I love the salt that it comes with. I’ve had this before and noticed that this time it came with some sort of green sauce which I didn’t love (overpowers the mouthwatering bone marrow flavour).• Scallops were cooked perfectly and we really liked the green sauce that accompanied.• Grilled 10oz Picanha Steak (not pictured) is delicious, cooked perfectly medium-rare and seasoned with enough salt to bring out the natural beef flavours. It also has a fatty cap that adds a lot of depth. YUM!• Basque Cheesecake. is. amazing. I don’t know what’s in there but it manages to soak up a bit of the condensed milk yet isn’t too sweet, and the texture is very dense but in a good way. I haven’t had anything like this before. It looks simple but I’m impressed every time I come back, like it’s my first time trying it again.Side note, I’ve also had:• Grilled Octopus which I remember being tender and cooked really well.• Meat & Cheese Plate had a yummy selection• Shishito Peppers were well-salted and cooked just enoughPrices are reasonable for the quality of food you receive, and it really just depends what you order because everything adds up. Portions for some dishes might look small but if you order enough it is actually quite filling. Service is great and super helpful with the menu, but expect to pay an 18-20% auto gratuity no matter how many people you’re dining with (I was just with my boyfriend). Can’t wait to come back here!
Duane Brown
21.07.2023
Bar Isabel
Super cozy spot in Little Italy. New to me since moving back to Toronto. Went for a super late lunch at 3pm and the spot wasn't very busy which was nice. Service was great even as a person dining solo.Shishito Pepers were great. Cooked well and the salt added a nice taste. I kinda wish I could add some lime to them and I'm not sure why.The grilled octopus was amazing. Good size pieces and enough char and meaty tasty that it was the perfect protein for my meal. The sauce it came with was plentiful. Dandelions are not my thing, so I only had a bit of them.Lord of Leisure drink was a perfect non-alcoholic drink to have with food. Had two of them over the course of my service. I can see why this is a popular spot.
Samantha Juniper
21.07.2023
Bar Isabel
Food was very good, however very expensive and felt overpriced given tapas sized positions. Atmosphere was very loud and noisy felt like we were yelling to speak to the person sat next to you. Restaurant is dark almost old pub feel. Doesn’t really suit tapas, should be more light and airy.Overall nice restaurant. However, would likely not return given the price. I’ve recently visited Spain and this meal would have been a fraction of the price there. Even with import and higher Toronto prices, I felt ripped off.
Cee Eun-jung L.
18.07.2023
Bar Isabel
Amazing spot for a date night or night out! My bestie took me for my birthday and I throughly enjoyed all the food we got! Some items were better than others, and price point was okay for the portions! You have to get the Veal Bone Marrow, Shishito Peppers, but my most favourite items were the Sonrasada & Foie Gras and Sea Bream Ceviche!! It was on this toast and literally melted!! The Octopus was good but there wasn’t anything spectacular about it, and the tomato toast we got was also mediocre. Overall great spots for drinks and some food! Would love it if lighting was a bit better, I also noticed they don’t have AC so it may be hot in the summer
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797 College St, Toronto, ON M6G 1C7
Bar Isabel