Top Tapas bars in Toronto, Canada

Absolutely fantastic food, cute as hell, very skilled server. We really enjoyed the heated/covered patio on a cool day. Love the neighbourhood. Can't wait to come back!

Good food but overpriced for the portion… got the braised beef ragu and it had very little beef and definitely could have had more pasta as well.
Was a bit disappointed also because the price I saw on Google was 18.99 and when I got there it was 29.99. The waiter was nice and explained Google wouldn’t let them update it… I feel the restaurant should be updating their prices so paying customers aren’t surprised when they pay for their meal. Not sure I would go back due to the portion of their entree

Totally perfect. Love having this place close by, and can't wait to go back! We each got a pizza (love the dough and generous amount of burrata!) and split the brussels sprouts which shouldn't be missed.

They were great to make me a non-alcoholic cocktail that was delicious.

This place has gone down hill. Not sure what happened.. Ive been around 4-5 times but wont be back. Service is poor, timing of items to table, availability of menu items, quality of food. Oh and im not sure when it became acceptable to charge 4x for cheap Lambrusco. Luckily there are dozens of excellent actual Italian restaurants in Toronto that we can continue to support.

As per previous reviews- very tasty tapas and cocktails!!
The staff are extremely knowledgeable about wines and their food.
Truffle gnocchi tapas are a must !!!

Salt is nestled in Toronto's vibey Ossington street is a delightful escape to European charm. You dine among the bottles with romantic ambiance and an impressive array of tapas paired with exquisite Portuguese wines. It’s a haven for wine enthusiasts and foodies alike. The attentive service and intimate atmosphere make it an ideal choice for a date or girls night.

I saw the great reviews and wanted to bring my fiance to a place that reminded us of our time in Spain having tapas... This was the complete opposite. I'm pretty sure this is not a fine finish restaurant yet serving lobster ceviche with absolutely as minimal possible food you can serve someone is just embarrassing. When I showed other friends the portion that was served to us they asked "where is the food"? That was the main question the entire night after ordering multiple options and feeling unsatisfied by the end. The flavors were good but I cannot justify this experience with a good looking plate. I was not expecting to eat art but actual tapas at this restaurant. I was very embarrassed to bring my fiance for her birthday dinner here and I certainly will not recommend coming here, just like the server did not recommend anything when we asked for his opinion too I can see why now.

This is a really special place. Nice low lit ambience. We sat at the bar. Bartender was personable and responsive with food and drink order through the night. Kitchen is amazing; we had artichoke hearts, grilled calamari and the brained beef short rib. All fantastic. Would definitely recommend family and friends to dine here

Came with my husband for the Valentine’s Day Prix Fixe and we were far from disappointed. We had a charcuterie plank with truffled manchego, beet salad with burrata and watercress, scallop crudo, duck confit, paella, vanilla pot de creme and a dark chocolate cake. All spectacular and super flavourful. Service was friendly and efficient. Would absolutely return to try the regular menu as our server promised there were even better things to order.

This place is my favourite! They have great music, great atmosphere, good lighting and amazing food! Protein roll is so fresh and delicious.
But guy PLEASE bring back VOLCANO roll!!! It was the best in the city and I was coming to you for that dish 🥺 please please please

Awesome food and a great place to eat, laugh and chill but with quality food and great staff :)

Visiting from out of town can’t wait to come back already.

Dined here last night for my first time on New Year’s Eve. My girlfriend and I had lucked out and got the last reservation for the 7:30 sitting on a whim a few weeks ago. We were so glad we did. Everything about how they put together this special NYE service was exceptional. The cocktails, wine by the glass selection, the
prix fixe menu, ambiance, and most impressive - the service. All of it, top drawer. I especially appreciated the music being festive but not too loud so we could actually talk to each other (sign of my age, I guess lol). This was my first time here but it will definitely not be my last, and we may even make this our NYE tradition from now on. A massive THANK YOU and Happy New Year to the entire crew for helping us ring out 2023 on a perfect note.

Place was fire, music was fire, food was fire. Also, great service and great vibes. I WILL most definitely return. Mac n cheese was absolutely delicious and karaage chicken is to die for. Eat here!

Overall the food & drinks were good, but the seating is uncomfortable especially if you like to eat and have multiple dishes. I would go back to try other dishes off the menu in the future.

Went on Tuesday after work. Foods are delicious, but the price was not too friendly for the portion. The skewers are a must try. Had one wasabi octopus, one set b skewers, two bowls of ramen, and one mochi dessert, paid about $100. Not 100% satisfied with the service, lack of training for the front of house, especially the lady who does phone reservation.

Incredible food and atmosphere. Definitely exceeded expectations and our waitress was incredible! Must tries: wagyu sushi, pork belly wraps, friend chicken.

Overall great first experience. Food is well priced with many options to suit all sorts of palates. Cozy and warm environment. Music is at a reasonable level and a decent cocktail menu. Will return

Loved the vibe, great service the entire time we were there, and presentation was fantastic - wagyu sushi and firecracker rolls, seared at the table were delightful.

Fantastic service, and a great vibe. Raina is excellent, and she took care of us by recommending fantastic sake, and being very communicative to their very slow kitchen at the time.

Unfortunately, the sushi is atrocious. Please see the attached photo of the "volcano roll" for 22$. We were so hungry, we ate anything we could get. (Raina generously comped this dish for us).

This is a great place to have drinks. The staff is very friendly, music is cool, and the vibe is great, but I would never eat here again.

4.0/5

Cozy restaurant in the heart of Ossington! We visited on a Saturday evening. The restaurant is dimly lit with shelves of wine lining both sides.

They have a wide selection of wines as their name would suggest and a tapas style menu. We were recommended to share 4-5 dishes between the two of us.

We started with the Charcuterie which was a selection of 3 dried meats chosen by the chef. The crostini and meats were excellent together.

Our next dish was the Red Prawn Ceviche. This was my favourite. It was very refreshing and seasoned wonderfully. The tortilla chips were very good as well.

Then followed the Steak Tartare. This one was okay. The mustard and pickles were a tad strong for our liking.

As our mains, we ordered the Smoked Iberico Pork Ribs, the Paella, and the Patatas Bravas.

The ribs were seasoned well and so tender the meat fell off the bone. Yum!
The Paella was cooked just enough with both seafood and bits of meat which was a nice combination. We liked that the rice wasn’t over cooked.
The Patatas Bravas was hot and crispy and the tangy tomato sauce was a nice compliment.

We found the restaurant a tad too dark but otherwise, the service was great and a pleasant experience!

Food was fine for certain items. Definitely the yakitori skewers were a bit less to be desired as most items were overcooked. However, in terms of the nigiri sushi the fish was as fresh as you expect in a landlocked area in Toronto (and in comparison to the west). Their highlights was the yuk-hey (raw Korean beef tartar) and sushi rolls.. I would highly recommend that. As for the other items...the yakitori wasn't as good as I expected to other places I've been. But servicer was very attentive and food comes out super quick.

Went on a Saturday evening, had reservations. Ordered a variety of tapas and skewers. Food was okay, nothing special compared to other izakayas. Prices were quite high for the portions, paid about $60 a person and was not full/satisfied. The best was the Scallop Tataki Roll and the Polar Beer was interesting.

Wow. Just, wow. A flawless meal and an awesome dining experience. Beautiful establishment, super friendly staff, extensive menu, reasonably priced... and the food was absolutely outstanding. So good we asked for our menu back to order more. We will definitely be back and we would strongly recommend Kintaro to anyone. Wow.

Unreal food... Love the atmosphere - intimate, friendly, and casual. Mix of good people in the dining area. Service was excellent.

Delicious food!! We loved everything we ordered. Food also came out pretty quickly. Our server was friendly and attentive. A bit expensive but we’re happy we tried it! For large groups, 20% auto gratuity is included in the bill, and they require a deposit to hold the table. The deposit is refunded to you immediately after your visit.

Love this place. We go on Thursday nights and stay for kareoke night.

The food is great, a little small for me, but I like lots of food.

Decent place. The food was delicious, service and ambiance were good. It's a popular spot, so be sure to make a reservation before you come. Plus, their extended hours until 2am make it a great choice for a late-night hangout. Highly recommended.

Tuna Tataki was fresh and seared lightly on the outside for a firmer edge and tender interior, with a nice balance from the wasabi vinagairette with mustard seeds inside, topped with green onion for a melt in your mouth experience. Came with a small salad that also went well with sauce.

Ebi Mayo was crispy, with a pretty light batter. Dipped in siracha and mayo, with some seaweed seasoning on top. The shrimp was snappy and moist. Cooked perfectly. This was my favourite.

Skewers were alright, all had a nice smoky flavour but the bacon wrapped with rice cake had a nice texture, but the bacon lacked its juiciness and saltiness. The pork was a little bland. The tomatoes were sweet and burst in your mouth, the chicken with grilled green onions were good. Onions were sweet and fragrant with juicy chicken. The beef was also juicy and satisfied my beef craving.

Overall though, I found the portions to be a little small for the price, yet fulfilling.

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Very loud music if that's your scene.

Food very average. The firecracker roll tastes exactly the same as the other roll we ordered, except one was torched and the other wasn't. Basically wouldn't go out of my way to eat here.

Service was good.

First time going there. Very attentive service, super assortment of wines and cocktails, beers also available. We had beet salad, cod croquettes, Wagyu sliders, olives and piri piri chicken it was all tasty. For dessert the chocolate mousse cake was very delicious the Americano coffee was good. It was very loud and the restaurant was only partially full.

Went to the new year's eve 5-course tasting menu and had a great time.
The restaurant called me ahead to make sure I was fine with the menu options, and to check if I had any food allergies, which I thought was very thoughtful.
The bar had a nice and cozy atmosphere, with a very friendly staff. The 5-course dinner didn't feel heavy at all. Great choice of menu combination!

1st time here and we were blown away by the service and delicious food. Everything tastes great but the steak tartar and the chocolate terrine dessert just blew our mind. Service could not be more excellent. For drinks, highly recommend the smoky old fashion that is very rich but complex and flavorful and not heavy. Will absolutely be back.