Salt Wine Bar

4.6

893 Reviews

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Tapas / Small Plates

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

Good for special occasions
Great for fine wines
Neighborhood gem

Located at the top of the Ossington strip, Salt wine bar offers a modern progressive approach to Iberian/Canadian tapas. Salt is a bustling, cozy, communal tapas bar with great energy. Our guests enjoy artisanal cheeses, Iberian charcuterie and an excellent variety of small plate dishes. Chef Dave Kemp is strongly committed to using seasonal and local products whenever possible. Our cellar contains an extensive list of Portuguese and Spanish wines which complement each and every dish.

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Tapas / Small Plates, Spanish, Mediterranean
Hours of operation
Dinner Daily 6:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(416) 533-7258
Website
http://saltrestaurant.ca/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Dave Kemp
Catering
For all catering requests : eventfull@rogers.com
Private party facilities
Please reach out to us directly for all private events

Location
225 Ossington Ave, Toronto, ON M6J 2Z8
Neighborhood
Ossington
Cross street
Dundas street
Parking details
Green P Parking located just East of Dundas and Ossington on the South side
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine

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Popular dishes

Beef CecinaCA$12.00
Duck JamonCA$13.00
Duck Prosciutto
Chorizo IbericoCA$15.00
Jamon SerranoCA$16.00
Jamon IbericoCA$24.00
3 CheeseCA$23.00
sourdough crostini, grapes
3 CharcuterieCA$23.00
sourdough crostini, house pickled vegetables
2 Cheese & 2 CharcuterieCA$29.00
sourdough crostini, grapes, pickled vegetables
House Pickled VegetablesCA$6.00
Spanish Marcona AlmondsCA$7.00
Blackbird SourdoughCA$8.00
chili bomba, Portuguese evoo
Marinated OlivesCA$8.00
citrus, rosemary, chili
Foie Gras & Chicken Liver PateCA$16.00
sourdough, sherry onions

Tapas

Patatas BravasCA$14.00
spicy tomato sauce, pickled jalapeno, garlic aioli, herbs
- Chorizo IbericoCA$3.00
Fried Shishito PeppersCA$15.00
malden salt, lemon (v)
Kale SaladCA$19.00
honeycrisp apple, beets, candied pecan, citrus vinaigrette, manchego
Burrata ToastCA$19.00
cherry tomato, white anchovy, fennel, tarragon
- 2pcCA$0.00
Jamon Iberico ToastCA$20.00
goat cheese, black figs, 20 year sherry vinegar, organic honey
- 2pcCA$0.00
Hokkaido Scallop CrudoCA$23.00
passionfruit, cucumber, jicama, chili, mint
Baked Truffle Artichoke DipCA$23.00
spinach, parmesan cheese, sourdough crostini
Steak TartareCA$24.00
AAA Ontario beef, caper, quail yolk, white anchovy aioli, chive, sourdough
Crispy Fried Lobster TacosCA$26.00
tomatillo, pineapple, chili-lime aioli (2pc)
Grilled Wagyu Beef SlidersCA$26.00
chimichurri aioli, sherry onions, melted iberico cheese (2pc)
Piri Piri ChickenCA$28.00
roasted fingerling potato, kale, lemon, spiced honey
Truffle GnocchiCA$32.00
maite mushroom, squash, zucchini, porcini cream, manchego, truffle oil
Grilled Spanish OctopusCA$36.00
pine nut romesco, fingerling potato, guindilla peppers, olive, lemon
Crispy Quebec Duck ConfitCA$36.00
butternut squash cream, oyster mushroom, Madeira jus, thyme
Grilled Seafood risottoCA$37.00
wild prawns, calamari, chili-garlic butter, lemon, saffron bomba rice

Dulce

Dulce De Leche Ice CreamCA$10.00
pecan crumble, maldon salt
Pumpkin Spiced Crème BrûléeCA$12.00
Chocolate CakeCA$14.00
Marcona almond praline, dark chocolate sauce, vanilla whipped cream

What 893 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Salt Wine Bar shines with "great food & great service" and a vibrant atmosphere perfect for conversations. Its tapas-style dining offers a diverse culinary experience, complemented by a "fantastic" wine selection. While the ambiance and attentive staff receive praise, some note varying service quality and limited outdoor seating appeal.

893 Reviews

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david
VIP
Toronto
109 reviews
5.0
109 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It had been a while since we were last at Salt and it was great to be back. Our food was amazing, lobster tacos, beef sliders and absolutely delicious duck confit. Philip selected a Douro white for us that was reasonably priced and matched perfectly with each dish. I can’t remember Salt more highly than the 5 stars, but everyone should give it a try.
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Sugith
Toronto
40 reviews
4.0
40 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food. It’s tapas so best if it’s 4 so you can order several dishes to share. The Portuguese based items ordered were all fabulous. Service is good but could be more personable. Cocktails are pricy but interesting. You need to search the wine list for value but it’s in there. Would go again.
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Vivien
Toronto
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a fantastic dining experience with amazing food and a top notch wine list. Thank you Salt!
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Vijayita
VIP
Toronto
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on December 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was my first time going to Salt Wine Bar and I was super happy I chose it to grab a drink with a friend. The staff was very nice and we got the truffle dip to share (which was divine). Overall, I’d definitely recommend coming here!
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Vasco
Toronto
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
No matter how much time passes between visits to SALT, it never disappoints. There are always some noteworthy, delicious additions to the menu with every visit that adds a variety of excellent taste & quality. Can't say enough about Philip who runs the show. Do yourself a favour when you visit, if you like many things you read on the menu just let Philip know your taste preferences and allow him to curate your evening. Annually I make a point of visiting new, highly rated restaurants in the GTA. Few meet my expectations but SALT WINE BAR, always meets or exceeds them. Cheers!
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James
Montreal
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
A staple of the Ossington strip. Food is excellent, but pricey. Portions were good, but they’re designed more for 2 (I visited as a party of 4). A great place to bring a date, with a relaxed vibe all around. Would go again.
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Lucia
Toronto
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Being kicked out after 2 hours when there are still many empty tables in the restaurant is a quick way to spoil any dining experience.
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amani
VIP
Montreal
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
At a time where food costs are outrageous and many restaurants are opting to serve mediocre dishes, the food at Salt (truffle gnocchi especially) was amazing!!!!
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Cindy
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is one of our favourite restaurants in the city. The food is always exceptional, the service is great, and the restaurant atmosphere is refined yet vibrant. It makes sense that Salt Wine Bar has been around for so long - because it checks all the boxes.
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Dave
VIP
Toronto
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We purposely go out of our way to dine here. One of our favourite restaurants in Toronto! Always start anticipating Dino g here 2 days in advance! Fantastic service, especially Patricia! Extensive and eclectic wine list , reasonably priced with bottles ready to drink now , not newer vintages that need more time like most other restaurants. And the food is always amazing and authentic
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FAQs

Salt Wine Bar does offer delivery in partnership with Skip The Dishes and Uber Eats. Salt Wine Bar also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (416) 533-7258.

Salt Wine Bar is rated 4.6 stars by 893 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

Order delivery or takeout

225 Ossington Ave, Toronto, ON M6J 2Z8

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Dundas street
Neighborhood
Ossington
Hours of operation
Dinner Daily 6:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Tapas / Small Plates, Spanish, Mediterranean
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Green P Parking located just East of Dundas and Ossington on the South side
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Dave Kemp
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine

Website
http://saltrestaurant.ca/
Phone number
(416) 533-7258
Catering
For all catering requests : eventfull@rogers.com
Private party facilities
Please reach out to us directly for all private events

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Salt Wine Bar

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

The Diner Reviews Are In: 100 Best Restaurants in Canada

Truffle Gnocchi

Paella

Black Truffle Artichoke Dip

Charcuterie, Cheese & Jamon

Beef CecinaCA$12.00

Duck JamonCA$13.00

Chorizo IbericoCA$15.00

Jamon SerranoCA$16.00

Jamon IbericoCA$24.00

3 CheeseCA$23.00

3 CharcuterieCA$23.00

2 Cheese & 2 CharcuterieCA$29.00

House Pickled VegetablesCA$6.00

Spanish Marcona AlmondsCA$7.00

Blackbird SourdoughCA$8.00

Marinated OlivesCA$8.00

Foie Gras & Chicken Liver PateCA$16.00

Tapas

Patatas BravasCA$14.00

Fried Shishito PeppersCA$15.00

Kale SaladCA$19.00

Burrata ToastCA$19.00

Jamon Iberico ToastCA$20.00

Hokkaido Scallop CrudoCA$23.00

Baked Truffle Artichoke DipCA$23.00

Steak TartareCA$24.00

Crispy Fried Lobster TacosCA$26.00

Grilled Wagyu Beef SlidersCA$26.00

Piri Piri ChickenCA$28.00

Truffle GnocchiCA$32.00

Grilled Spanish OctopusCA$36.00

Crispy Quebec Duck ConfitCA$36.00

Grilled Seafood risottoCA$37.00

Dulce

Dulce De Leche Ice CreamCA$10.00

Pumpkin Spiced Crème BrûléeCA$12.00

Chocolate CakeCA$14.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Salt Wine Bar offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Salt Wine Bar restaurant rated?

Is Salt Wine Bar currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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