Bar Isabel

We came to Bar Isabel to celebrate our 4 year anniversary and had such a warm, quintessentially Toronto dining experience.nnEvery dish was beautifully seasoned and presented. The Jamon Croquetas stole the show, perfectly crisp on the outside and unbelievably creamy inside. The toast with sobrasada & shaved foie gras was one of the most memorable bites I’ve had; the shaved cloud of foie just melts the moment it touches your tongue, a perfect way to enjoy foie as opposed to a thick slab. The quarter octopus and picanha steak were both cooked beautifully.nnThe complementary anniversary dark chocolate coconut ice bars were such a thoughtful touch and the perfect ending to an unforgettable meal.nnThank you for making our evening so memorable. We can’t wait to come back.

Walked in on a weekday with my friend, the staff gave us a bigger table upon request which was nice. We ordered a variety of dishes but our favourites were the anchovies on the potato cubes, they have a clean pickled taste that went well with the fried potatoes and creamy sauces. The octopus was really great as well, with a light cream sauce, the flesh was soft and not chewy with some crispiness from the charr of the skin. The steak was perfectly medium rare however the steak and caramelized onions were cold which was a bit unfortunate but the taste was still good. The atmosphere was nice on the weekdays, servers were attentive, maybe dwindled near close but I guess they were focused on closing. Anyways the food was great and I would recommend coming here, with a reservation would be best though as I imagine they get busier during weekends.

Transport your self to Spain on any given weekday via Toronto’s gateway Bar Isabel. Everything here is beautiful, flavorful, and delicious. The service was above excellent, and while my host, the bartender, and several others engaged with me like a welcomed member of the family, I was especially impressed by Jen, my own attentive server, warm, helpful, calmly floating to me and others during my visit. Thank you Jen!nnI started off with a flight of Sherry… Highly recommend! I entered into my meal with a Shishido pepper plate, salted and prepared with delightful citrus lemon flavor, indulged in the Sobrasada & Fois Gras absolutely perfect, savored the grilled beef tongue tasty although I prefer mine stewed and softer vs grilled & Mojo Rojo which transported me to the Canary Islands, and selected the famous Basque Cake with Hot Sherry Cream a slightly crispy-edged pound cake perfectly paired with this decadent cream sauce. Oh my.nnThe atmosphere was lively and happy and uplifted my heart, decorated with wood and unique eclectic glass ceiling lamps.nnI left with a full tummy and a pep in my step for the journey home.nnI can’t wait to go back and try more of their delicacies.nnYou must try Bar Isabel. Solo diners can go alone and feel like you belong, or make plans with 1 to 5 or more friends and share multiple tapas to treat your senses.nnJust wonderful!

It’s a great place to relax yourself after works and enjoy your time with your partners, friends and family. Although the price is on the high end, the food will always surprise you. I highly recommend Sobrasada & Foie Gras. With the creamy texture and balanced flavor, the snacks will spark your appetite and get you ready for the next dishes. Our waitress also recommend a zippy white wine which tastes like sparking wine with fruity taste, a perfect pairing with seafood.

Great authentic tapas. I missed the food from Spain and this place gave me similar memory. Food was tasty, good choices, good services. Worth a try if you are looking for tapas in the city!