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La Bartola, Toronto, ON
Award-winning

La Bartola

4.7
4.7
452 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Mexican

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 12 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Vegan-friendly
  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
In both 2022 and 2023, we received the prestigious Bib Gourmand accolade from the Michelin Guide, making us the first fully plant-based restaurant in Canada to achieve such a distinction.

At La Bartola, we take pride in creating an authentic dining experience from scratch. Our corn-based dishes like handmade tortillas, Oaxacan Tetelas, meticulously crafted from non-GMO heirloom corn and traditional Moles, carry the legacy of ancient recipes passed down through generations.

Every meal we serve is a tribute to the artistry and time-honoured techniques of Mexican cuisine.
Our commitment to using high-quality, traditional ingredients brings flavours to life in unparalleled ways. Each dish tells a story of dedication, honouring the cultural heritage while embracing a plant-based philosophy. 

Join us on a flavorful journey where each bite is a celebration of artisanal craftsmanship, culinary excellence, and the rich legacy of Mexican gastronomy. 

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Vegan, Contemporary Mexican
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (416) 792-1550
  • Website
    https://www.labartola.ca/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Iván Castro
  • Catering
    https://www.labartola.ca/catering
  • Private party facilities
    https://www.labartola.ca/contact
  • Location
    588 College St, Toronto, ON M6G 1B3
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
  • Neighborhood
    Little Italy / College St.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wine

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Experiences

  • Tasting Menu - "Journey to Mexico"

    CA$50.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    * $80 PER PERSON. *We are unable to accommodate allergies or aversions to mushrooms, corn, onion, peppers, garlic, or nuts on this menu. *A NON REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT OF $50 PER GUEST WILL BE DEDUCTED FROM YOUR FINAL BILL. * TAXES AND GRATUITY (20%) SHOULD BE SETTLED AT THE RESTAURANT. *Please give us as much information as possible about your allergy prior booking your reservation, and we will be in touch if further clarification is required or if we will not be able to safely cook for you.** All sales are final, like with sporting events or concerts. We may reschedule your booking with at least 48 hours' notice, but no changes can be made after that. www.labartola.ca <= Menu
    Tasting Menu - "Journey to Mexico" Photo

  • Á la Carte Menu

    Multiple dates available
    By making this reservation you will have the opportunity to enjoy our á la carte menu. If you prefer to experience our tasting menu, please select the Tasting Menu - "Journey to Oaxaca". *La Bartola is a mexican plant based and gluten free restaurant.
    Á la Carte Menu Photo

  • Group Reservation (+5)

    CA$50.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    *Please note that a minimum spend of $60 per guest (before tax and gratuity) applies.* **Just as with attending a sporting event, concert or the theater, all sales are final. We may be able to reschedule your booking to another date with at least 48 hours’ advance notice. After that time we are unable to accommodate changes.**. *Please note that a discreet 20% of gratuity will be automatically added* *This deposit ($50 pp) will be reflected in the final bill, and is not refundable* *One final bill is required *If your table doesn´t reach the minimum spend, a room fee equivalent to the remaining balance will be applied.
    Group Reservation (+5) Photo

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What 452 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Toronto / Ontario

    Mexican

  • Toronto

    Innovative

  • Toronto

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Toronto

    Mexican

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Bartola shines as a premier vegan dining spot in Toronto, offering a "creative plant-based menu" that delights both vegans and omnivores with "outstanding" and "flavorful" dishes. The ambiance is "cozy" and "romantic," complemented by attentive service and innovative cocktails. Perfect for special occasions or a memorable dining experience.

452 Reviews

  1. Jasmyn

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    La Bartola has an ambient atmosphere perfect for intimate dates or more lively dinners with colleagues and friends. The staff are attentive and friendly, willing to offer recommendations and explanations of menu items without hesitation. I had their white mole dish, followed by the chocolate cake, and was blown away by how incredible everything tasted. For cocktails, the Oaxacan (pronounced "Wa-ha-kan") Old Fashioned is an unmissable classic, combining the flavours of an Old Fashioned with the unmistakeable smokiness of mescal, which is a Oaxacan specialty. I've been to Bartola twice now and, as a non-vegan, find their menu exciting, intriguing, and, above all, outstanding. I will be back!

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  2. Andrea

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    All in all an outstanding experience! The stuff is incredibly knowledgeable and thoughtful, the food was delicious and beautifully presented.

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  3. Rust

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious and exceptionally sophisticated restaurant.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was absolutely fantastic! Never have I eaten such a perfect meal.

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  5. Benjamin

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredibly delicious food, impeccable service. Will be back :)

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  6. Faisal

    Toronto

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic experience. Amazing food. Well knowledgeable staff. A must visit.

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  7. Kaustubh

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The service and Ambiance was great, and the food was amazing! The Mole Blanco was out of this world!

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  8. Maria

    Toronto

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 22, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great restaurant experience and great restaurant. We went on a Tuesday so it wasn’t super busy but the ambient was very welcoming. If you or someone in your party is worried about it being plant based, it is a restaurant that does a really good job at using plant based products and highlighting the flavours into their food, creating tasty unique dishes that are totally worth trying! Overall, great experience!

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  9. Tim

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We tried the tasting menu, it was impressive. The blending of different tastes and spices together, it was so good. The chef took us to a different level of Mexican cuisine.

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  10. D P

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    I grew up on the US-Mexican Border and traveled often to Mexico, and have eaten at Mexican fine dining restaurants in Mexico and the US. I am familiar with Mexican food and did not know what to expect. I had never heard of totally plant-based Mexican food. I had the tasting menu and it was a treat. It was a profusion of authentic flavours, but with a new expression. Every dish of the 8 was actually some taste memory of the incredible variety of foods from central Mexico. Un fuerte abrazo para el chef.

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FAQs

La Bartola is rated 4.7 stars by 452 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 12 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for La Bartola

588 College St, Toronto, ON M6G 1B3

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
  • Neighborhood
    Little Italy / College St.
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Vegan, Contemporary Mexican
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Iván Castro
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wine
  • Website
    https://www.labartola.ca/
  • Phone number
    (416) 792-1550
  • Catering
    https://www.labartola.ca/catering
  • Private party facilities
    https://www.labartola.ca/contact

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