A bit overhyped and overpriced. My partner and I walked in and were lazily greeted and they didnt even have chairs for us. We went in at 6:30pm.
The limoncello was great 5/5, the charcuterie platter presentation was sloppy. The olives were decent.
The service was the area that needed the most work, the servers come off very disinterested and unwelcoming.
Juan
The interior looks really cool but overall the food was not what I was expecting for the price. The croquettas and shrimp a la planxa were good, but nothing special, and the patatas bravas were pretty disappointing. The mushrooms with tempura were amazing though, I'd definitely recommend those! The cocktails were also solid, and pretty unique.
Based on what I tried, I'd say Madrina in the distillery district, while still overpriced in my opinion, has more flavourful and creative dishes that justify the price a bit more
Percy Wang
Very good experience. I got a Palomino club. Food and drinks are all the best.
Anne Mary Pham
Really great food in a nice environment. This is a great place for a date.
Nason Markwell
Cocktail was wonderful, espresso martini was bad
Marco Micieli
One of Toronto's best foodie spots. Cocktails and wine are as eclectic as it gets. Hi vibes !
Dave Krishna
Great cocktails
Dan Aviv
Knowledgeable staff, unique drinks and shishito peppers!
Rohit Singla
Beautiful interior that stands out, but otherwise disappointing. Our drinks got forgotten, a dish was forgotten, and it was generally hard to get a server. There were empty tables but maybe just not enough staff at the time? The cocktail menu looked fun and fresh, and I enjoyed the drink I had. I enjoyed the mushroom dish. The shrimp was pretty big although hard to eat because of it. We didn't finish the fried eggplant.
I'd come here again for a few drinks on a date or to take friends after a dinner. Prepare to stand though as it's mostly high tops with standing.
Ce Ce
First and foremost: I'm not a standing bar person. I think it's a stupid fad and is inconvenient
Place was packed on a Saturday night, crowded and annoying to get through to your table
Food: expensive for what they give you. Again, people go here for the fad - mediocre food. 17$+ tiny app
Service: the two male servers (one with the accent and the host) were infinitely nicer than one of the female server working Saturday night. Their attentiveness was the only saving grace for this place
The place is nice, although small inside, very expensive, very small portions and I only tried some tapas and it cost me almost $100 as well as the very soft cocktail as if trying to save liquor.
Maddi B
Bar Raval is a staple on college street and remains popular for a reason! The vibe is great in there and they have a great patio as well. The interior design is unique and eye catching. The drinks are delicious and so is the food. The prices have increased but that’s not unique to Raval. I’ve docked a star because while the first person who greeted us at the door and found us a spot was extremely friendly, our waitress had such an attitude it was absurd. We asked to clarify one of the dishes and she just repeated the title of the dish as listed in the menu, looking at us like we were idiots for even asking a question. We asked what she recommended on the cocktail list, which is a very normal question, and she seemed caught off guard and answered in a tone making us feel dumb for even asking. She then proceeded to bring us one wrong food dish, but we didn’t even bother complaining because we had no expectation this miserable person would be of any help. Very weird vibe. Maybe she was having an off day.
Angie Liu
Absolutely stunning interiors and ambience. I've come here for cocktails and light bites both at night and mid-afternoon and it never disappoints. Great spot for a couple drinks with friends. Come here and then head down the street to Bar Isabel for more tapas.
Peter Ribeiro
Wow, not sure what else to say. The food is amazing and unique, super high quality. The cocktails are amazing. The place is super cool with all the wood and the staff is very friendly. I can't tell you what to order because everything was good. Try everything it's worthwhile
i cruzito
Great place to grab a drink with friends...excellent atmosphere and decor. Vibrant neighborhood. Recommend.
A bit overhyped and overpriced. My partner and I walked in and were lazily greeted and they didnt even have chairs for us. We went in at 6:30pm.
The limoncello was great 5/5, the charcuterie platter presentation was sloppy. The olives were decent.
The service was the area that needed the most work, the servers come off very disinterested and unwelcoming.
The interior looks really cool but overall the food was not what I was expecting for the price. The croquettas and shrimp a la planxa were good, but nothing special, and the patatas bravas were pretty disappointing. The mushrooms with tempura were amazing though, I'd definitely recommend those! The cocktails were also solid, and pretty unique.
Based on what I tried, I'd say Madrina in the distillery district, while still overpriced in my opinion, has more flavourful and creative dishes that justify the price a bit more
Very good experience. I got a Palomino club. Food and drinks are all the best.
Really great food in a nice environment. This is a great place for a date.
Cocktail was wonderful, espresso martini was bad
One of Toronto's best foodie spots. Cocktails and wine are as eclectic as it gets.
Hi vibes !
Great cocktails
Knowledgeable staff, unique drinks and shishito peppers!
Beautiful interior that stands out, but otherwise disappointing. Our drinks got forgotten, a dish was forgotten, and it was generally hard to get a server. There were empty tables but maybe just not enough staff at the time? The cocktail menu looked fun and fresh, and I enjoyed the drink I had. I enjoyed the mushroom dish. The shrimp was pretty big although hard to eat because of it. We didn't finish the fried eggplant.
I'd come here again for a few drinks on a date or to take friends after a dinner. Prepare to stand though as it's mostly high tops with standing.
First and foremost: I'm not a standing bar person. I think it's a stupid fad and is inconvenient
Place was packed on a Saturday night, crowded and annoying to get through to your table
Food: expensive for what they give you. Again, people go here for the fad - mediocre food. 17$+ tiny app
Service: the two male servers (one with the accent and the host) were infinitely nicer than one of the female server working Saturday night. Their attentiveness was the only saving grace for this place
Restaurantji Recommends
The place is nice, although small inside, very expensive, very small portions and I only tried some tapas and it cost me almost $100 as well as the very soft cocktail as if trying to save liquor.
Bar Raval is a staple on college street and remains popular for a reason! The vibe is great in there and they have a great patio as well. The interior design is unique and eye catching. The drinks are delicious and so is the food. The prices have increased but that’s not unique to Raval. I’ve docked a star because while the first person who greeted us at the door and found us a spot was extremely friendly, our waitress had such an attitude it was absurd. We asked to clarify one of the dishes and she just repeated the title of the dish as listed in the menu, looking at us like we were idiots for even asking a question. We asked what she recommended on the cocktail list, which is a very normal question, and she seemed caught off guard and answered in a tone making us feel dumb for even asking. She then proceeded to bring us one wrong food dish, but we didn’t even bother complaining because we had no expectation this miserable person would be of any help. Very weird vibe. Maybe she was having an off day.
Absolutely stunning interiors and ambience. I've come here for cocktails and light bites both at night and mid-afternoon and it never disappoints. Great spot for a couple drinks with friends. Come here and then head down the street to Bar Isabel for more tapas.
Wow, not sure what else to say. The food is amazing and unique, super high quality. The cocktails are amazing. The place is super cool with all the wood and the staff is very friendly. I can't tell you what to order because everything was good. Try everything it's worthwhile
Great place to grab a drink with friends...excellent atmosphere and decor. Vibrant neighborhood. Recommend.
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