Madrina Bar y Tapas

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   Tom

   VIP

   Toronto

   9 reviews

   4.0

   9 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   Great energy, good food, not cheap but a nice treat!
   

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   Nicole

   VIP

   San Francisco

   3 reviews

   3.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 5

   Service was a little slow and not attentive Food was good , not amazing. I was expecting better
   

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   Vera

   Toronto

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Our dinner on Christmas Eve was truly outstanding! Service was great and very prompt, the place was packed, the mood was really festive.
   

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   anne

   Toronto

   9 reviews

   4.0

   9 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Loved it, food and sangria were excellent and our server was great. Our only complaint was that the blinding sun coming through the window and it was a bit chilly in the restaurant. Would definitely recommend it and will come back.
   

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   Andrea

   VIP

   Toronto

   9 reviews

   3.0

   9 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Great ambience. The food was good but not outstanding. Lobster dish was way overpriced for the very small portion.
   

   Madrina Bar y TapasResponded 5 days ago

   Andrea, thank you for visiting our restaurant and for providing us with your review. While we appreciate giving us a try and that you enjoyed our restaurants great ambiance, we are sorry to hear that your meal did not quite hit the mark, and to hear that you could not see the value in our dishes. Regarding our prices, while we understand prices are subjective, we feel ours are a great balance between doing what's right by our business while reflecting the quality of our ingredients. That said, we encourage you to let us create a better experience for you in the future, should you choose to dine with us again. Best regards, Stuart K.
   

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   Tristan

   Toronto

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on 20 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Always a fantastic experience and meal. The small plates are amazing, from the flavour to the attention to detail.
   

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   Diane

   VIP

   Toronto

   34 reviews

   4.0

   34 reviews

   Dined on 20 December 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   I really enjoyed Madrinas. This is my 3rd time and the food is really delicious and consistent. The service is very good. The staff is so pleasant and genuinely happy to see you. They have a great wine list and the food is upscale authentic. Definitely a sharing menu. You must try the Tuna Tartare cones and Shrimp Croquetas. We also loved the Catalan Chicken wraps and The Crab and Avacado Salad Cannelloni. I would go back again. The is lots of variety and I always enjoy myself. There is a nice lively crowd and the it is always fun to mill around the Distillery District.
   

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   Julia

   Vancouver

   15 reviews

   4.0

   15 reviews

   Dined on 19 December 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   Great service and decent food but was a bit noisy - overall good but not as good as i expected for Michelin star
   

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   Stewart

   VIP

   Toronto

   3 reviews

   3.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on 19 December 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 2

   Had 8 different tapas. Some were tasty (Tuna cones, crab Pintxos, truffled manchego (although tiny amount of quince paste), others fairly bland (mushroom Pintxos, tortillas de patatas) and the truffled egg yolk was not nice at all. Poor value for the Anchovy Matrimonio (4 tiny slivers of anchovy $20) and Paella (4 small clams and 4 shrimp on a small plate of very ordinary Arborio $35). Cocktails were very good. Attractive decor. Good service. Music was not to my taste, repetitive electro pop.
   

   Madrina Bar y TapasResponded on 20 December 2024

   Thank you for visiting our restaurant Stewart and for providing us with your review. While it makes us happy to hear that our Cocktails, Service and Restaurants Decor was something you enjoyed, we’re sorry to hear that our food failed to live up to your expectations, and that you could not see the value in our dishes. Saying that, we assure you that our Chef and his team put a lot of care and consideration when sharing comforting and delicious cuisine. Please know that we would have been happy to replace anything that wasn’t to your liking. We encourage you to let us create a better experience for you in the future. Best Regards, Stuart K.
   

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    Jo-Ann

    Toronto

    15 reviews

    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 18 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4

    Had a great evening at Madrina. Our server, Kai was so knowledgeable, answered our questions and offered great suggestions. Each plate was so tasty and well presented. The space is small and a little noisy but totally acceptable. A bit pricey but like it’s said, you get what you pay for. Worth it for such great service, delicious food and a delightful Tapas experience.
    

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