Eggplant & honey is pretty tasty. Service quality needs to be improved - very rude, did self-talking. I wasn't feeling welcomed at all. Shame on the default 18% tip selection. Toronto's best bar? You are kidding yourself.

Really a 3.5 as the food was ok but nothing stood out. Unfortunately out waiter switched and this caused one of the items to never arrive as there was a bit of confusion/lost communication in the waiter handoff it seemed. We didn't get the check for a while either because the new waiter thought we checked out already. It was a shame because we were looking forward to the item but we had already spent too much time waiting and had to leave.

I really really wanted to love this place. It’s been on my list of places to visit for so long that we just decided to have a spontaneous drink here, and my gosh. It was a Saturday afternoon and the place was packed but really lacking in staff. We got a space to stand near the window as this place is severely lacking in seating of all kinds - chairs, stools etc. Waiter was ok, and left so abruptly after our drink orders even though we wanted to order tapas that we decided to go somewhere else after. Great, just 2 cocktails, no problem right? Waited 40 minutes because there was only ONE bartender working on the busiest day of the week. Drinks were pretty good, interior is warm, with Gaudi-like Spanish design. Other than that, this place is so outdated, overrated, and overpriced. Almost $50 for 2 drinks? Not worth it. Skip this one.

Months later I still think about the pre-flight bocadillo I had for lunch. Months later I still wish I'd grabbed an extra one for the road. Will definitely try to come back for a full tour of the dinner menu (lunch was a deeply abbreviated set of options by comparison).

We came here on a Wednesday evening at 6 pm for our anniversary dinner and we were offered a spot at one of their counters. The food was absolutely delicious but I did not expect that we would need to stand through our dinner. The place was still fairly empty but almost half of the guest had to stand due to lack of seats. Fine if you know and just come out with friends for drinks and some Tapas but I had a difficult time relaxing after being out all day. I’m kind of expecting seats if you spend $175 for your dinner.

If Gaudi became a Leafs fan and wanted a home away from home, this would be it. Catalan Modernism meets cute cocktail bar. The drink menu will quench your thirst. This is more of a tapas/sharing plates type place but I left feeling satisfied as the portions are nice. The only reason I’m giving it 4* is because there are hardly any seats. Most of the area is standing only and I’m lazy and like to rest my feet.

Easily one of my favourite places for tapas. Great food and drinks, good vibes and beautiful interior. It's always super busy so definitely need to put yourself on the waitlist online before heading down so you don't have to wait so long. My favourite is the stracciatella and boquerones and the jamon croquetas!

Great little place for amazing cocktails and fancy finger food and tapas/small plates. Went there for brunch/lunch. Their coffee was surprisingly good as well, lol! We tried: Tomato toast - 4/5 Coffee - 5/5 Old fashioned cocktail- 4/5 Mushroom with red sauce appetizer- 4.5/5 Eggplant+honey - 4/5

Much smaller than it looked online but a very cute. The drinks here are amazing and we also really enjoyed the tapas. Definitely want to go during the day to really enjoy the interior design!

Tapas, drinks, service all top notch. Place has character. Servers very attentive. Favorite way to eat. Sharing small plates. A must go to destination.

Came here because I heard good thing about their cocktail but honestly I’ve had better at many other places in Toronto. Food was nicely presented. Above average tapas but nothing too impressive. We sat on the patio so didn’t have the chance to check the interiors. Would come back again to try other food and drinks. One star less because our server. She might be new? Not sure… interrupted me a few times when we were placing our order. Absolutely no eye contact the entire time.

My sister and I decided to visit Bar Raval for a delightful evening of cocktails and conversation. The bar boasts a captivating interior design that immediately caught our attention—definitely worth mentioning. Though we didn't have the opportunity to explore the food menu this time, the atmosphere was inviting. The server was not only friendly but also went out of their way to help us choose the perfect drinks for the evening, enhancing our overall experience.

The most beautiful bar I've ever seen! Drinks were very balanced and imaginative. Loved everything I tried here! And the basque cheesecake is out of this world!

Probably one of the nicest looking bars in Toronto. The interior design is stunningly surreal and the vibe is excellent. Good food and good drinks too. Perfect place for small groups and 1-on-1s if you can get a spot. A must-do in the Little Italy area.

I came here with some friends last Saturday. We were there for drinks and some food. The atmosphere was nice and the place was really busy, as usual. We all ordered drinks and I asked the blonde waitress if I could have ginger beer. She said she would check. Everyone else got their drinks and after about 30 minutes, she brings something else we ordered and I ask about my drink. She said she meant to tell me there’s no ginger beer. Ok fine. I order a cocktail and I wait. Nothing comes for the longest time and I go walk up to her near the kitchen area and tell her I’m really thirsty and if I could at least have some water. It was hot outside too. She brings the water. And I’m still waiting for my drink. It took about 45 min from the time I ordered to finally get a drink. We ordered half a dozen oysters and she brought a dozen. We did not even bother complaining. Needless to say. Service sucked. It was not a good experience even though the oysters and my drink were good.

Stunningly beautiful bar interior with the wood carvings. Service was good and staff had great recommendations and knew the menu. Price wise it's not cheap but I felt the price was fair given the quality. We tried the much room pincho and the hot octopus. Both were delicious, very buttery. Had an original cocktail and a highball - both were excellent, well made, unique and delicious. I would have liked more originality and experimentation and a longer drink list for the best bar in Canada, but they executed everything well so no real complaint. A great place for a drink and tapas, soak in the atmosphere and enjoy the fantastic cocktails and food.

Loved my time there! Service wasn’t the best, but the drinks and tapas were superb. Genuinely felt like I was back in Spain and it was just amazing. Definitely a good spot to come if you miss the vibe and hustle of places like this spotted around Spain.

Came here during Taste of Little Italy. We put ourselves on the waitlist online. On Saturday night around 7pm, it was about a 15min wait. The day we went, they didn't have any chairs, you were only able to stand. The food and drinks were great. Recommend the mushroom tower and stracciatella & boquerones.

My favorite bar to visit everytime I'm in the city. They have a great cocktail selection and delicious tapas style menu. The staff were very friendly and it was a fun atmosphere to grab drinks while catching up with friends.

Stopped by this busy tapas bar with my husband and it was amazing!!! Mira was an amazing bartender and made us feel very welcome. Must try the grilled octopus plate and eggplant plate. The kitchen bread and lamb ribs also delicious. Everything is tapas portion so we tried a lot and everything was sooo good! Interior of bar is beautiful— carved wood everywhere. This is a small space with a small patio area as well… but very welcoming. Love This Place!!

There is nothing I dislike about this bar, but I just wasn't blown away. 3.5 might be more accurate. After hearing the hype for years and years, it's always been on my list to try. This has topped many best bar lists over the years, and frankly, I'm not sure why. Maybe it used to be a lot better? (I'm fairly disillusioned with those lists by now, considering nearly every time the bars fail to live up to expectations and I can normally name at least 5 bars doing much better.) I remember always hearing about the interior design here. And yes, it's very lovely, but that doesn't automatically translate to good food and excellent cocktails. In fact, often, it seems the opposite. I'm fairness, I didn't eat anything. As I spend a great deal of time in southern Europe, I had no desire to eat a bunch of extremely overpriced tapas I could get for €2 at any Spanish tapas bar there. It didn't really scream out to me. But I suppose people who don't have it so accessible may feel differently. The bar was mostly empty in mid-afternoon. Not many seats overall, but not many patrons either so plenty of space to choose from. The lack of furniture inside during the day made it feel a bit... sparse? Generally, I find it hilarious that people complain about not having enough stools here. Clearly, these complainers have never been to a tapas bar in the evening in Spain in their lives. That's just how it is. Crammed and lots of people standing drinking and eating small bites. But in the daylight, it appears empty and sad. No problem with staff at all. They were a little distant but friendly enough. As for the cocktail, it wasn't bad. It was refreshing and light. But for the $20 price tag and the reputation of this bar, I expected a lot more. I thought I would be blown away, but there was zero wow factor. It was a fairly basic-tasting long drink. It just seemed like a glass of smooth limeade with a hint of tequila. No herbal notes whatsoever which seems crazy considering allegedly there is yellow chartreuse, absinthe, and sage in it. All of which can be quite remarkable and noticeable when used effectively. Sweetness was a very pleasant level. The use of vermouth instead of curaçao was smart. But anyway, there was nothing "herbacious" about it. Zero absinthe zing. (I adore absinthe, so that was a huge letdown.) The salted grape garnish was delish. I don't think the "lacto-fermented" gimmick is at all needed. They literally just taste like regular grapes. Originally, I was going to have two cocktails here, but after paying $19+tax+tip for that lacklustre offering, I decided not to spend any more money. If they were more reasonably priced ($13-15 range), I would have. I just couldn't risk it. Even the cheapest one is just a midrange amaro and sherry, so I definitely couldn't justify spending $16 base on that, even for a place on College St. I was meaning to try the basque cheesecake, though, but I forgot. It looked great. This is fairly decent cocktail bar. It just feels overpriced and overhyped. Unfortunately. I truly thought I would adore it.

One of the most beautifully designed cocktail bars in Toronto and one of the most delicious and well crafted cocktails I have had. Prices are on the higher end but definitely worth a visit.

Fancy little place with warm lightings on college street, Toronto. tapas/small food plates was well presented and tasted good but nothing too impressive for the high price. We sat on the patio so didn’t check the interiors. The bar looked quite busy and our server was very friendly. May come back again for another experience as we had a great time with great company.

Decided to jump bars before going out for dinner this evening in little Italy of Toronto. Heard this tapas bar was one of it's kind for it's interior design and cocktails. So glad I got to check it out. The interior is very nice, a wood mahogany custom made all around finish inside the bar. We were in the mood for some gin cocktails the recommendations made for us were excellent! The Last Word.. a top 10 gin cocktail apparently made by perfection! And the porcelaina also amazing. Too bad we were having dinner somewhere else the food looked amazing here! Going to need to come back and possibly have a meal next time! Cheers!

First time in a mainly standing bar and it was great! The food was fresh and you could tell the ingredients used were high quality. Drinks were interesting (in the best possible sense!) and strong. Will definitely be back in the summer!

amazing. loved octopus, eggplant, hamburguesa, mushroom tower, pan con tomate and croquetas.

Very beautiful interior, but the drinks were not that amazing. Fried eggplant was ok, croquetas were very good

Visited on a late Saturday morning and can’t wait to be back. We got seated outside by the barrels and it was such a nice day. For my drink order, I tried “Say Less” (recommended by one server) and it was quite the drink. Generous on the alcohol and you can really taste the celery and coriander, very unique. For food, we shared some bread with manchego, smoked salmon breakfast sandwich and the hamburguesa. Perfect amount of food for a light meal. Our server was very friendly and nice. You can tell that the staff will do whatever they can to make sure your visit was pleasant and safe. Dogs will also be accommodated with water.

My go to place.!! I love their interior and food so much. Good to chat with friends in brunch💓 night time is so busy sometimes it's hard to grab table🥲 but must try this place not too expensive and not too heavy food. I love their deep fried eggplant and shisito😋

Bar Raval boasts exquisite craftsmanship across the board. The ambience transports you to a fairy dwelling in an enchanted forest, with hand carved wood finishes suffused by candlelight. The food arrives and hits all the right senses - casually classy plating and rich aromas are followed by punchy flavours that do not disappoint. The smoked mackerel in a rosemary-infused olive oil was a great starter; the octopus was wonderfully charred and bouncy; the steak perfectly cooked with a buttery celeriac purée reminiscent of Corn Pops; juicy shrimp drowned in a sauce that begs for extra bread. Portions are smaller but perfect for two to share. The drinks were good but not great - order the Sioux for a toasty coconut profile, or the Seraph for a stronger cocktail with a cinnamon-heart finish. If you want a strong limenade, the Porcelina will do. Come for the food and the vibe. Monday night was busy - weekends will be tight, considering there are no reservations, but a great vibe nonetheless. More restaurants should aspire to serve the quality you’ll get at Bar Raval. 4.2/5

They’ve got amazing tapas here, everything tastes super delicious!

Went for lunch on a weekday, one of the few places open in Little Italy for lunch. We splurged on cocktails and indulged in our favourite tapas - hot octopus, mushroom tower, croquetas and pan con tomate. By far the octopus was our favourite but we're also big fans of octopus. I can confidently say the croquetas were the best I've ever had including those we tried when we were in Spain. The mushroom tower though simple was perfect. Such a lovely spot to visit for either a casual every day lunch or special occasion.

Great tapas. Friendly service. We loved the fried eggplant, mushroom tower, hamburgesa, croquetas and pan con tomate. We also had the hot octopus which was also good, but not as impressive as the other dishes.

Am interesting bar to visit! I would recommend it to everyone to experience it at least once. I love the design and vibe. The little snacks are very delicious and their drinks are fantastic.

The restaurant decor/woodwork was amazing! Food & drinks were so good! Service is very attentive and great with offering suggestions on what to order. The eggplant with honey was by far the best dish we ordered. Mushroom tower was really good too.

A sublime cocktail experience. Beautiful, Tolkeinesque, carved wood bar space is complemented by fantastic cocktails and delicious food. Not just the best in Toronto, but some of the best I have had across the globe. Highest recommendation!

Go here for a great night of drinks, conversations and make memories Really good cocktails! Food is very carefully curated to accompany the drinks! One of the best in Toronto!

This is the sort of place where you come for the beautiful architecture and design of the space. Cocktails were also well crafted. I didn’t get food but I heard good things about the eggplant and honey dish

The drinks were great and so was the food. The architecture inside is so unique and a great spot for some evening drinks. Will definitely visit again.

Just here to add another and well deserved 5 star I came here because of an Eater article and I'm so glad I did! I was sitting at the bar, lucky enough to have Hailey bartend for me and she made some great drinks! Loved everything about this place the energy was fantastic, the people were wonderful, and the food/drinks were great! The zucchini and black cod dish was just FANTASTIC. A great balance of flavors and a beautiful amount of black pepper on top. Hailey was a highlight, she made awesome drinks, pointed me in the right direction food wise, and went above and beyond to talk to me while still working. Can't recommend this place enough, especially on a warm day!

We went to the restaurant at 6pm, we only got a table with no chairs at the patio at the start. Food was quite good but the portions were really small. Mushroom tower is highly recommended, tomato bread was a bit too sour. For drinks, magic city is worth a try, the taste of berries are quite strong and it’s kinda sweet. Don’t get rin quin quin & sonic it literally tastes like water.

Club style vibe, almost walked out when we saw the crowd and heard the loud music but decided to stay. We grabbed a table on the patio but they didn't have enough stools so we stood for half our meal until a nearby table left and we could snag their seats. The redeeming quality at this place was the food, unexpectedly delicious and savoury. The portions are small for the price but you can take it or leave it. Might go back.

Food and drinks were fantastic. The only thing I will say is we came before the 10 minute window and waited for a server and by the time they came, they said our reservation was cancelled due to not coming on time…This didn’t make any sense since we stood there waiting for a server which is what caused us to be, “late”. Due to this, we had to stand at the bar with no seats for our stay. Food: Ocotopus sabarassda, tomato bread and tuna belly

There was a 20 min wait for both of us to have a stool to sit on on top of the initial wait to be 'seated'. The second 20 min wait is my only complaint however. The food and wine were delicious. Especially the kitchen bread, I loved them so much we got a second round! And of course, the stunning design of the interior is worth the visit!

Great atmosphere! Amazing and creative drinks! It’s always fun to come here and grab drinks. Food menu is decent but could be better. Would definitely recommend this spot.

Lots to love at Bar Raval - amazing atmosphere, delicious food and drinks, and a stunning interior. The kitchen bread and Iberico pork were among my favourite things that I enjoyed during my visit, all flavourful, and made with fresh ingredients. Eating here on a warm summer day really did take me to Spain for a short while! The reason this isn’t a 5-star review is due to the service. It’s not terrible, but the restaurant did seem a little understaffed. Drinks were very slow to come out, and one drink I ordered never came at all. Overall, definitely give this gem a visit, but be ready to enjoy a slower dining experience (for better or for worse). 4/5.

A cozy tapas bar with a simple and incredible menu. We only ordered a few dishes and from what we tried I am very confident no matter what you order the food will be exquisite. The vibe is cozy and welcoming which is perfect for a date night or being out with a group of friends.

I love this place! I started coming last year and it’s such a nice place to stop into. My friend and I came on Easter Monday and we were happy that it was open. It was one of those beautiful spring days so we stood on their patio. This cocktail was just perfect! Made with gin and citrus with the cutest garnish too. We also got their tomato bread for a snack :)

I really enjoyed Bar Raval. The drinks were 10/10😮‍💨The decor alone lets the imagination transfer you to a wooden hide away with a rustic vibe where one sits at wooden stools and barreled tables, is able to see the goings on with an open bar/kitchen, and the lighting is dim yet warm. It’s a smallish space with a covered outdoor area. One downside the doors open into the main space and every time someone opens the door you get a bit of the winter(or whatever season you’re in) air. Take a sweater just in case you get cold easily

Exceptional. The taste of every single dish brought a smile of delight to my face. Outstanding service from Dennis. One of my most memorable dining experiences in the city. 6 stars out of 5.

I would recommend this place for delicious tapas and sharing plates. Ryan was our server, our group really liked his vibrant and cheerful personality. He was busy serving all tables but made a point to make sure we were good. We ordered a bunch of stuff. But the Croquettas and Octopus were just... Something else. Definitely paying for the flavours. I could've eaten 10 of those Croquettas myself. Soft and buttery inside, with just the right amount of saltiness from the ham.