Bar Isabel - Toronto

I was there for dinner after a long day in Toronto, walking around! You have to keep in mind, this is a bar and restaurant. Therefore, we didn't have a reservat... read more I was there for dinner after a long day in Toronto, walking around! You have to keep in mind, this is a bar and restaurant. Therefore, we didn't have a reservation and we sat at the bar. The food is great, the service is great however, it is a bit noisy - you have to speak loud if you want to be understood..it is a bar!

We enjoyed the snow pea leaves dish the most, but it was given a run for its money by the pan con tomate, quite hardy and decadent for its healthy sounding name... read more We enjoyed the snow pea leaves dish the most, but it was given a run for its money by the pan con tomate, quite hardy and decadent for its healthy sounding name. We also enjoyed the jamon croquetas and the cod with artichocke hearts quite a lot. The patatas bravas were well flavored, but not cooked optimally. The cheese plate was disappointing with small slices of three ordinary cheeses. My glass of sherry was the smallest I was ever served.In summary, though, I would come back here if I were in Toronto. The place is a lot of fun with a good sized group sharing all these different tastes.

Our only regret was we hadn't eaten here sooner....three years in and this small cozy space is still packed every night. Front of house is impeccable, well info... read more Our only regret was we hadn't eaten here sooner....three years in and this small cozy space is still packed every night. Front of house is impeccable, well informed, providing warm and gracious service that's always on point. And there's the accomplished kitchen: the pan con tomate, chorizo verde, grilled octopus, and camarones a la plancha were spectacular. Tip - get some extra slices of the house baked bread to sop up the garlicky buttery sauce that the massive shrimp are bathed in - you'll thank me for heeding my advice. Going again this weekend - we to have try the other things on the menu :)

Expensive but all of the dishes were enjoyable and the service was great. Servers were knowledgeable and frequently visited the table. Memorable items were defi... read more Expensive but all of the dishes were enjoyable and the service was great. Servers were knowledgeable and frequently visited the table. Memorable items were definitely the octopus (the sauce was spectacular and the cook was perfect), the peppers are a must, and I could definitely eat multiple croquetas (my personal favorite). Good for a special occasion, but the atmosphere inside isn’t anything special. Price per person: CA$100+ Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 4

We had the most wonderful dinner last night celebrating our 30 th anniversary! We sat at the bar; service was exceptional, food was excellent and we loved the a... read more We had the most wonderful dinner last night celebrating our 30 th anniversary! We sat at the bar; service was exceptional, food was excellent and we loved the atmosphere. Thank you to all the wonderful staff for Making our night special. Price per person: CA$100+ Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5