Award-winning

Madrina Bar y Tapas

4.4

1384 Reviews

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Catalan

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2 people

Jan 21, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails
Lively

Welcome to Madrina, where we focus on seasonal products and authentic ingredients from Spain to reimagine a menu that marries innovation and fun with Barcelona classics.

Our 37ft bar serves sangria, cocktails, and traditional tapas. In true Catalonian fashion, the bar features a ham carving station and a Spanish-style glass display case with cold bar delicacies. The open kitchen provides a window into the work from the brilliant team behind the menu, offering modern interpretations of traditional Catalonian tapas.

We are proud to be the first restaurant in Canada to earn the coveted "Restaurants from Spain" certification, identifying Madrina for the use of authentic Spanish ingredients and techniques. We are also thrilled to have been part of the Michelin Guide in 2022, 2023 and 2024.

Our wine list showcases many beautiful Spanish grape varieties and regions, including some indigenous grapes, while our famed cocktail list features wonderfully creative cocktails.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Catalan, Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates
Hours of operation
Wed, Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(416) 548-8055
Website
http://www.madrinatapas.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
2 Trinity St, Toronto, ON M5A 3C4
Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Neighborhood
Distillery District
Cross street
Distillery Lane and Trinity St., accessible from Parliament and Cherry St.
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
Distillery Historic DistrictDirections: Take the 504 King streetcar eastbound to Parliament Street or take the 65 Parliament bus southbound to King Street. Proceed south on Parliament Street to Mill Street, then proceed east on Mill Street.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine

Experiences

Chef's Tasting Menu
CA$93.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Immerse yourself in the enchantment of Madrina with our exclusive 10-course tapas menu showcasing Spain's classic flavors and traditions, carefully curated by our Chefs. Elevate your experience with a 5-course Spanish wine pairing! Please specify any dietary restrictions in the notes of your booking. Vegetarian options available. All guests must participate in the chef's tasting menu. Prices do not include applicable taxes or gratuity.
Winter Wine Features
Multiple dates available
Enjoy a limited time opportunity to taste a selection of some of our top wines that are down to the last few bottles with these special winter prices. Prices and availability subject to change, list is not exhaustive. Prices listed do not include applicable taxes or gratuities. Please list in your reservation notes if there is a particular bottle you are interested in so that we can do our best to ensure it is in stock for your reservation. 2018 Bodega Muga | Seleccion Especial | Tempranillo/Garnacha | Rioja $200 SALE $120__ 2019 Bodega Muga | Torre | Tempranillo/Mazuelo | Rioja $341 SALE $250__ MV Finca Villacreces | Specimen Number 2 | Tempranillo/Cab Sauv | Ribera Del Duero $361 SALE $250
Chef's Tasting Menu
CA$93.00 per person
Feb 14, 2025 only
Immerse yourself in the enchantment of Madrina with our exclusive 10-course tapas menu showcasing Spain's classic flavors and traditions, carefully curated by our Chefs. Elevate your experience with a 5-course Spanish wine pairing! Please specify any dietary restrictions in the notes of your booking. Vegetarian options available. All guests must participate in the chef's tasting menu. Prices do not include applicable taxes or gratuity.

What 1,384 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Madrina Bar y Tapas offers a vibrant dining experience with "amazing food" and "great service" in a stylish setting. Located in the Distillery District, it boasts "unique and delicious" tapas, making it a must-visit for foodies. While some find it pricey, the "beautiful atmosphere" and "lively crowd" enhance its charm.

1,384 Reviews

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Umeshika
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and the service were top notch! Will definitely visit again.
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Talha
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food. The octopus, smoked mackerel, and the bone marrow steak tartare were the highlights of the night. These guys were bringing out dishes well after the kitchen began closing. Would highly recommend.
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Gregory
San Francisco
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 12, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Pricey and our food was ‘meh.’ Service was excellent and we were seated very quickly. We went home hungry and ordered takeout.
Madrina Bar y TapasResponded on January 13, 2025
Gregory thank you for providing us with your review. While we are delighted that our service was excellent, we are sorry to hear that you could not see the value in our food and that it did not hit high on your expectations. We assure you that our Chef and his team put a lot of care and consideration when sharing comforting and delicious cuisine. Please know we would have loved to replace anything that wasn’t to your liking. We hope you will give us another chance to make your next visit more memorable. Best Regards, Stuart K.
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Kathleen
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
An amazing culinary and mixology cocktail experience
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Homa
Toronto
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was wonderful! Food and drinks were very unique. Beautiful place and loved the fact that music was not loud as it seems to be the case in most places these days. One tiny issue I had was how long cocktails took to get ready which discouraged us to order a second drink.
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OpenTable Diner
Toronto
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 3, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great to try new flavour combinations! Good location in the distillery district.
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Julia
Toronto
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 2, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Visited the Distillery District and booked a table for two at Madrina. We had never been to a Tapas restaurant before, and this definitely set the bar high. Our favourite dish was the IBÉRICO PORK SECRETO STEAK — delicious. Other highlights were TORTILLA DE PATATAS and CATALAN CHICKEN LETTUCE WRAPS. Note: I have a shellfish allergy, so we didn't have any of the dishes that have those items.
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Israel
Montreal
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
You must try this place. It’s cool and the food really tasty, the portions a bit small though.
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Samant
New York City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Fantastic meal. We enjoyed the NYE pre fixe menu and wine pairing and it was superb! Some of the best Spanish tapas since I’ve been to Barcelona. Will definitely be back.
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Karen
Toronto
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It's a different experience for Spain cuisine . We just return from Barcelona so it was a different take on Spain dining at Madrina. We like the vibe, music was a little high but hey why not, it was the holiday season. Going back for birthday celebration.
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Madrina Bar y Tapas is rated 4.4 stars by 1384 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Jan 21, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

Experiences are available.

2 Trinity St, Toronto, ON M5A 3C4

Additional information

Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Cross street
Distillery Lane and Trinity St., accessible from Parliament and Cherry St.
Neighborhood
Distillery District
Hours of operation
Wed, Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Catalan, Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
Distillery Historic DistrictDirections: Take the 504 King streetcar eastbound to Parliament Street or take the 65 Parliament bus southbound to King Street. Proceed south on Parliament Street to Mill Street, then proceed east on Mill Street.
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine

Website
http://www.madrinatapas.com/
Phone number
(416) 548-8055

Madrina Bar y Tapas

Make a reservation

Additional information

Experiences

Chef's Tasting Menu

Winter Wine Features

Chef's Tasting Menu

Menu

What 1,384 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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How is Madrina Bar y Tapas restaurant rated?

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