Salt Wine Bar

Name: Salt Wine Bar
Address: 225 Ossington Ave, Toronto, ON, Canada, M6J 2Z8
Telephone: (416) 533-7258
Price range: CAN$31 to CAN$50
Rating: 4.5

4.5

896 Reviews

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Tapas / Small Plates

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2 people

16 Feb 2025

11:30 pm

Booked 3 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Great for fine wines
Good for special occasions

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
Area
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, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wine

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Popular dishes

Beef CecinaCAD 12.00
Duck JamonCAD 13.00
Duck Prosciutto
Chorizo IbericoCAD 15.00
Jamon SerranoCAD 16.00
Jamon IbericoCAD 24.00
3 CheeseCAD 23.00
sourdough crostini, grapes
3 CharcuterieCAD 23.00
sourdough crostini, house pickled vegetables
2 Cheese & 2 CharcuterieCAD 29.00
sourdough crostini, grapes, pickled vegetables
House Pickled VegetablesCAD 6.00
Spanish Marcona AlmondsCAD 7.00
Blackbird SourdoughCAD 8.00
chili bomba, Portuguese evoo
Marinated OlivesCAD 8.00
citrus, rosemary, chili
Foie Gras & Chicken Liver PateCAD 16.00
sourdough, sherry onions

Tapas

Patatas BravasCAD 14.00
spicy tomato sauce, pickled jalapeno, garlic aioli, herbs
- Chorizo IbericoCAD 3.00
Fried Shishito PeppersCAD 15.00
malden salt, lemon (v)
Kale SaladCAD 19.00
beets, candied pecan, pomegranate, citrus vinaigrette, manchego cheese (v)
Burrata ToastCAD 20.00
chorizo Iberico, roasted sweet red peppers (2pc)
- 2pcCAD 0.00
Jamon Iberico ToastCAD 20.00
goat cheese, black figs, 20 year sherry vinegar, organic honey
- 2pcCAD 0.00
Hokkaido Scallop CrudoCAD 23.00
passionfruit, cucumber, radish, chili, mint
Hot Truffle Artichoke Dip CAD 23.00
spinach, parmesan cheese, sourdough crostini (v)
Steak TartareCAD 24.00
AAA Ontario beef, caper, quail yolk, white anchovy aioli, chive, sourdough
Lobster ToastCAD 26.00
warm garlic butter, cherry tomato, fennel, tarragon (2pc)
Grilled Wagyu Beef SlidersCAD 26.00
garlic aioli, mustard, lettuce, guindilla peppers, melted iberico cheese (2pc)
Piri Piri Fried ChickenCAD 27.00
lime aioli, spicy habanero honey (4pc)
Truffle GnocchiCAD 32.00
maite mushroom, sunchokes, porcini cream, manchego, truffle oil (v)
Grilled Spanish OctopusCAD 36.00
pine nut romesco, fingerling potato, moroccan olive, lemon, olive oil
Crispy Quebec Duck ConfitCAD 36.00
squash cream, rosemary potatoes, kale, cherry - Port jus
Grilled Seafood risottoCAD 38.00
wild prawns, calamari, chili-garlic butter, lemon, saffron bomba rice

Dulce

Dulce De Leche Ice CreamCAD 10.00
pecan crumble, maldon salt
Madagascar Vanilla Bean Crème BrûléeCAD 12.00
Chocolate CakeCAD 14.00
Marcona almond praline, dark chocolate sauce, vanilla whipped cream

What 896 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.7Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

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Toronto
Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Salt Wine Bar offers a "wonderful atmosphere" with "amazing food" and an "outstanding wine selection." Ideal for dates or group gatherings, the tapas-style menu encourages sharing. Known for "fantastic service" and "delicious dishes," Salt is a must-visit for those seeking a vibrant dining experience.

896 Reviews

A
Alex
Toronto
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
For 100 per person 5 courses… but what kind of courses? Appetiser for 2 people was a slice of cheese and 4 small slices of meat, for 2 people….. for 2. Giving so “much” food you can do and 7-9 courses still not enough
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Mara
Austin
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Always great food. Good advice on wine selection. Nice cocktail. Many of the items include sourdough bread - but there were no available alternatives for people who are gluten-free. It would be a nice option for those with food allergies to have something other than bread with their pate, tartar, charcuterie, etc. Near the end of the dinner (still only just after 9) as several diners were leaving, the music seemed to be ramped up - which seemed to be a cue for us to leave.... we couldn't really continue our conversation with the speaker above our table, so we departed. Other than that, it was another great evening @ Salt.
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marlyn
VIP
Toronto
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 8 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a great evening with my husband. The food here never disappoints and it didn’t tonight! The servers amazing because they are there but not there, they never interrupt to ask questions but if your glass is empty they magically refill and you would not even know that they were there. Just a wonderful ambiance with excellent servers and very delicious food!
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Bryan
Toronto
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 18 January 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The four of us came in for dinner. Ordered a cocktail and several apps to share. Kale Salad was bright and flavourful, adding beets gave it more character. After apps we ordered several mains to share for the table. Kudos on the Octopus and Duck dishes.
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Amara
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 15 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful place with wonderful atmosphere. Wine was outstanding, perfect for dates
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Sandra
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 10 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent all around . Service was perfect, food was delicious.
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Todd
Toronto
10 reviews
3.0
10 reviews
Dined on 4 January 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We loved the look and feel of the place. Our server was knowledgeable about wines and attentive to our needs. The food wasn’t great. The mushroom gnocchi was one note and more mushroom than gnocchi. The steak tartare was too salty which killed the taste.
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david
VIP
Toronto
110 reviews
5.0
110 reviews
Dined on 30 December 2024
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 on 29 December 2024
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 21 December 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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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 4.5 stars by 896 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

16 Feb 2025

11:30 pm

Booked 3 times today

Order delivery or takeout

225 Ossington Ave, Toronto, ON M6J 2Z8

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Dundas street
Area
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, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, 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 booking

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 CecinaCAD 12.00

Duck JamonCAD 13.00

Chorizo IbericoCAD 15.00

Jamon SerranoCAD 16.00

Jamon IbericoCAD 24.00

3 CheeseCAD 23.00

3 CharcuterieCAD 23.00

2 Cheese & 2 CharcuterieCAD 29.00

House Pickled VegetablesCAD 6.00

Spanish Marcona AlmondsCAD 7.00

Blackbird SourdoughCAD 8.00

Marinated OlivesCAD 8.00

Foie Gras & Chicken Liver PateCAD 16.00

Tapas

Patatas BravasCAD 14.00

Fried Shishito PeppersCAD 15.00

Kale SaladCAD 19.00

Burrata ToastCAD 20.00

Jamon Iberico ToastCAD 20.00

Hokkaido Scallop CrudoCAD 23.00

Hot Truffle Artichoke Dip CAD 23.00

Steak TartareCAD 24.00

Lobster ToastCAD 26.00

Grilled Wagyu Beef SlidersCAD 26.00

Piri Piri Fried ChickenCAD 27.00

Truffle GnocchiCAD 32.00

Grilled Spanish OctopusCAD 36.00

Crispy Quebec Duck ConfitCAD 36.00

Grilled Seafood risottoCAD 38.00

Dulce

Dulce De Leche Ice CreamCAD 10.00

Madagascar Vanilla Bean Crème BrûléeCAD 12.00

Chocolate CakeCAD 14.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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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 bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

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