iSLAS Filipino BBQ & Bar

4.9

31 Reviews

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Filipino

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2 people

Dec 1, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

Neighborhood gem
Great for creative cocktails
Charming

iSLAS means Islands, a Filipino restaurant located in Parkdale, Toronto. The name “iSLAS” represents the 7,641 islands that make up the Philippines. Filipino cuisine is a blend of Austronesian, Malay, Chinese, Spanish, American, and indigenous influences. The flavors are a combination of sweet, sour, salty, and spicy. Vinegar is a common ingredient, and dishes like Adobo are popular. Rice is a staple and is served with various meat, fish, stew, soup, and vegetable dishes. Filipino meals are communal and informal, and traditional meals include breakfast, lunch, dinner, and meriénda (afternoon snack). While utensils like forks, knives, and spoons are used, the primary utensils at a Filipino dining table are the spoon and fork. Eating with hands, known as “kamayan,” is also a traditional practice. iSLAS aims to introduce Filipino cuisine and hospitality to Toronto, and invites guests to embark on a culinary adventure to savor the diverse and flavorful Filipino dishes.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Filipino, Barbecue, Asian
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(416) 533-0777
Website
http://www.islasto.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Marc Buenaventura
Private party facilities
Book your private event with us, email info@islasto.com for inquiries.

Location
1690 Queen St, Toronto, ON M6R 1B3
Neighborhood
Roncesvalles
Cross street
Queen Street West and Roncesvalles
Parking details
Green P and Street Parking
Public transit
Roncesvalles Ave At Queen St West
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

What 31 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.9Value

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Review summary

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iSLAS Filipino BBQ & Bar offers a "great" dining experience with authentic Filipino flavors and a modern twist. Guests rave about the "amazing food and service," friendly staff, and vibrant ambiance. Highlights include the Boodeli feast and a fun karaoke option, making it perfect for special occasions.

31 Reviews

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steve
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Love this restaurant. The staff is very welcoming and friendly. The food is delicious. Great list of cocktails and mocktails. Best part is, during dinner, diners (and staff) can participate in karaoke right at their table. Makes for a really fun and unique experience. Different diners from opposite ends of the restaurant would partake in a duet..Had a great time! Oh, and the desserts were amazing
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Johnny
Edmonton
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
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Jessica
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My new favourite restaurant! From the minute my friends and I walked in, the staff were friendly and throughout the night the staff ensured my friends and I were satisfied with our experience there. You can also tell that all the customers were either returning customers or new customers that will be returning back. The food was delicious, we had kare kare bagnet, chicken bbq, ukoy salad, and cassava cake. If you want to have good time and good food; come here!
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Bon Joseph
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I always have a good meal at iSLAS! Staple for me.
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Samir
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I recently visited iSLAS Filipino BBQ & Bar in Toronto, and it was an unforgettable culinary experience! From the moment you walk in, the warm ambiance and friendly staff make you feel right at home. This is the go-to spot for anyone wanting to explore authentic Filipino flavors with a modern twist.
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OpenTable Diner
Vancouver
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 19, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great value but wouldn’t say it’s the most authentic Filipino food.
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Melissa
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I’ve come here many times before and usually always do the Boodeli feast. It’s so good every time, and staff is always friendly.
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Omnomnom247
Los Angeles
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on August 2, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
We had high hopes for the sisig, but it could’ve used more heat (sili/chili) and onions. The kare kare was delicious and made me think of my mom’s cooking. Had the Samargarita and Ube Colada cocktails. The Samargarita was a tasty take on a margarita and the ube colada was good too, but lacked ube flavor I was looking for. I was hoping it was like the one I’d had in El Nido, but alas, fell short. The service is what you’d expect at a restaurant in the Philippines, you signal when you need assistance, but if you’re looking for your typical American type of service (can’t speak to Canadian restaurants as we mainly did ethnic restaurants on our trip), not quite up to par.
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OpenTable Diner
Cleveland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The best dinner experience. Delicious
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OpenTable Diner
Tampa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food and drinks. Great service and food was beautifully presented.
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FAQs

iSLAS Filipino BBQ & Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (416) 533-0777.

iSLAS Filipino BBQ & Bar is rated 4.9 stars by 31 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 1, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

Order delivery or takeout

1690 Queen St, Toronto, ON M6R 1B3

Additional information

Cross street
Queen Street West and Roncesvalles
Neighborhood
Roncesvalles
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Filipino, Barbecue, Asian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Green P and Street Parking
Public transit
Roncesvalles Ave At Queen St West
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Marc Buenaventura
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
http://www.islasto.com/
Phone number
(416) 533-0777
Private party facilities
Book your private event with us, email info@islasto.com for inquiries.

iSLAS Filipino BBQ & Bar

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What 31 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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