Bar Isabel

Passionate. Intimate. ArtisticnnThis is what you feel from the moment you walk in; from the atmosphere, to the staff who greet you, and the food which you eat.nnIt truly deserves 5 stars for the heart and soul they put behind every single item in their menu. Their staff, especially Adrien - just as charismatic as the food itself. I'd come back just to see him again. Godspeed sir, and I hope I got your name right with all the music and yelling in the backgroundnnSo why'd I give it 4 stars? Honestly; it's too good for me. I'm not an artist. I can't appreciate nor understand the vision they have, but I can sense it like a blind man who can smell roses nearby when he's lost in a park.nnIsabel is that park. I stumbled through bushes made of menus written in Spanish, felt the bone barrow sap drip onto my shirt from the trees above and experienced the true, aromatics of tapas. I hope Isabel, and the staff who work there prosper in life because visiting this restaurant can potentially be a life changing experience for the right person.nnSome dishes to note are the veal bone marrow, cheese plate, and the basque cake with sherry cream. Every dish was memorable and unique in its own way.

Went here for a romantic Valentine’s Day dinner! We got the tasting menu, the appetizers came out quick. The main dishes did take a bit longer to arrive but it was worth the wait. Lots of variety of seafood, great tasting menu. The staff were friendly and very attentive. Would recommend!

Bar Isabel is a quaint and vibey Spanish restaurant with a delectable selection of food. I love having a little bit of everything so their Tasting Menu is highly recommended! every single item on their menu sounded promising, so just giving them a price point and letting them run the show for us is such a smart option!nnSaw that there was a 20% service charge included. But it was well-deserved so far the best service I’ve had in the city. Everyone was involved and meticulously attentive - my table napkin was always folded nicely when I came back from the washroom.nnWe had the $80 option had 4 appetizers, 3 mains and a dessert. Everything was memorable. Highlights were the sourdough topped with tomatoes with mussels on the side, the ceviche guac mix, and the salad. I don’t even like mussels so I was mind-blown. The oyster mushroom salad that was reminiscent of actual oysters and the octopus grilled, crunchy on the outside and so tenderly delicious on the inside. Everything was seasoned to perfection, flavoured yet well-balanced and overall a texture party! The succession of the meals was just right!nnWe literally walked 3km back to our hotel because we were so full and fulfilled!

The food was delicious and different but extremely accessible. I got the tasting menu which was very accommodating to a gluten allergy. Sat at the bar and had wonderful service, great drinks and wines. Each dish was better than the last. Highly recommend and will definitely be back!

Bar Isabel is a gem! The vibe immediately transport you in some old Spanish cantina. The place is authentic, the service is friendly and easygoing but never sloppy.nThe food is the star of the show, as it should be, every dish is a masterpiece of simplicity and flavor. The pan con tomate is as good as it gets. The octopus is served with an incredible sauce, the shrimps were juicy.nnThe traditional basque dessert was fantastic too. Don’t sleep on that.nOverall one my favorite restaurant in Toronto.