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Bar Isabel

Little Italy€€€
$$$$Closedvia Google
Opening hours
  • Monday: 5:00 – 11:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 5:00 – 11:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 5:00 – 11:00 PM
  • Thursday: 5:00 – 11:00 PM
  • Friday: 5:00 – 11:00 PM
  • Saturday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM
  • Sunday: 5:00 – 11:00 PM

Spanish-influenced, creative plates & craft beers in a cozy space with an old-world vibe.via Google

Though a Spanish tavern, its wood-fired seafood preparations are legendary, served in a dim, atmospheric room.

Signature
Whole grilled octopus with potatoes.

Reviews from Google

Corina Clarin5 months ago
Dinner was delicious and very rich, we asked our waiter to choose the foods for us. I wish the patatas bravas didn't have all that sauce on it, would be been nice to be just a tad more simple. It was tapas style. Cocktails were nice too.
Josh Dennill8 months ago
We had a great time at bar Isabel. The atmosphere was electric and the staff were friendly, accommodating, attentive, and knowledgeable. We showed up with no reservation during a rain storm. The restsraunt was packed with no seats available. The host didn't want to send us out in the rain to wait so he found a spot for us inside where we could grab some drinks while we waited for a table to clear up. It was so nice and thoughtful and started the night on a great note. When we were eventually seated It was our first time there so we decided to order the tasting. We mentioned a couple of items we really wanted to try and let the server handle the rest. Every item was packed with flavour and was super delicious. We couldn't believe how much food came out. We were bursting by the time we finished dessert and were already planning our next visit back. My favourite dishes were the toast with tomato and jamon, the shrimp in garlic butter, the blue cheese and pear toast, the crisp with foie gras and cheese, and the piccania (definitely spelt that wrong).
Teya5 months ago
Easily one of my favourite spots ! Such a cozy and buzzing atmosphere, with incredible service. Was dreaming of the octopus for weeks and finally decided to take myself on a solo date for dinner. Nia is truly a fantastic bartender and I enjoyed my favourite drink is her cocktail creation - the Melipona. Ceviche is a must, Octopus.. I already said what I said. Will be back soon !
Victor Yu4 weeks ago
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.
Jonna Baker7 months ago
We went for a late dinner with a couple of my girlfriends. My night started with parking hell. There aren’t any parking lots around so you really need to try your luck with street parking and side streets. Once I got to the restaurant itself, the atmosphere is very dark and cozy, which I personally like for a late dinner and drinks. We had a few of the popular items on the menu which tasted amazing. However, it took the bigger dishes a very long time to come out after the first small plates were served. I don’t mind that so much but if anyone is going hungry then maybe it’s a good idea to order the bread as well. The service was friendly, just not very attentive…. But they slap on a 20 percent service charge on every bill. I think the crazy tipping culture in Canada is now world renowned, and I can understand adding an automatic service charge of 15-18 percent to larger groups. But I can’t get onboard with an establishment that payrolls their employees through customer tips when the prices of their food is already on the higher side. We were a group of 3.
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