There's no need for fanciness when the food is so good it awakens your taste buds. Service was warm & price point very reasonable. It won't be our last visit. Gracias!
Everything on the menu is amazing the soup of the days, the fish of the days and the fact that I can pick the type of plantain I want. I am addicted to this food.
Great meal
The fish was outstanding. Fish of the day was grilled whole, delicious. Fish on the menu was also tasty. Meals were large and great value. Don't miss it.
It is always busy on the weekends, so make a reservation or go early. Service is a bit spotty.
I really love their rice and deep fried fresh cheese. The fried plantains or plantain chips are great too. They have huge portions except when ordering takeout. We also liked their papaya juice.
Food was great. Had the chicken dish that was listed above the carne asada (that everyone seems to have). For $14 you got two pieces of chicken, rice and beans, plantain, and an avocado salad. It came with a spicy dipping sauce that was fantastic. A great meal.
A great Nicaragua restaurant. If you want to practise your Spanish this is a great place to go, they are very forgiving and want to help you, just don't but her the language. Be prepared; it is loved by all and is difficult to get into. Make a reservation to be sure to get in instead of standing at the door watching all the delicious food go by.
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I had read several reviews about this place and there seemed to be concerns around their service. However we never had that issue during our visit. In fact the service was extremely attentive, efficient and friendly.
We started off with the pescado ceviche and it was fresh, tangy, and zesty. The warm green crispy plantain chips paired really with the fish. I was pleasantly surprised at how good the dish was. I haven't had a good ceviche experience here in Toronto until I came here.
Our mains arrived and we were blown away by the portions. Come hungry because they pile it high.
The Carne Asada was cooked perfectly, as instructed. We opted for carb-free sides so only veggies were served. The Avocado salad was our favourites. Extremely fresh and creamy.
I ordered the Fried Snapper special. The fish came whole but was easy to fillet as it was pan fried. It paired really well with the rice and avocado salad. It was a great balance of salty, sour, tart, and creamy flavours and textures.
I'll definitely be back to try me dishes on their menu!
Nice, cute, and quite sizable portions.
Most things are good, some things just slightly miss the mark. But once you know your way around the menu and what you like, you shouldn't have a bad time here.
Tasty food!. Great food - this was my first time trying Nicaraguan food but I did find it similar to the food that my family eats in Ecuador. I had the Carne Asada dish, which came with a tasty rice/pinto beans combo, sweet plantains, cabbage salad, and avocado. Sooo delicious! But the portion was just too big and I had to take some home. My husband ended up eating that food and really liked it too. I will go back for sure.
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Great food, Great Service, Great Atmosphere.. First time eating Nicaraguan, but definitely won't be our last!
As per many reviews, we got the mixed fish and shrimp ceviche (which was perfect with the crispy plantain chip), the crispy Fish of the Day (Red Snapper) , and the Carne Asada. To top it off, we got drinks Cacao Milk (aka, chocolate milk perfected) and Barley Drink (ceveda) which was sweetened with blended raspberries and scented with cinnamon and cloves.
Honestly, we just enjoyed the whole experience a lot, and the waiters/service was extremely kind and tentative.
The fish itself wasn't mindblowing but the dish as a whole was beautifully presented with a whole fish alongside a thick salad. What REALLY shone was the white rice...it was a type of broken rice similar to Vietnamese style and yet salted just right. The beef in the Carne Asada was 'meh', or even forgettable, but with the gallo pinto (beans and rice) being the national dish alongside amazing plantains, it was worth it.
Did feel like we were transported away from Toronto for a moment, enjoying Latin America cuisine, in a restaurant that was neither greasy not hard to breathe in. Tables were relatively far apart from each other too so privacy was enjoyed.
Terrible on my part was that I was so lost in the moment that I didn't tip fully as I should have. Oh well, hope this review encourages others to try this place out! It was indeed a welcoming cuisine to have in the city of Toronto!
Steak!. Best carne asada! And the ceviches are amazing. They come with delicious, thin, plantain chips.
Very happy to find this place! We wanted to try something exotic and it was the perfect spot for somebody who's new to Nicaraguan cuisines. The portion was very generous, decently priced. It was very busy and the service was very slow but it was all worth it. The signature Nicaraguan cocktail was too sweet for my liking but I'm glad I tried it. Highly recommended if you want to try authentic Nicaraguan food!
Authentic Nicaraguan. The ceviche is really fresh as is the fish. Chicken was cooked over charcoal and was so good. Large portions for the price. Super nice staff. Only con is the rice is a little bland and the avocado salad was too salty but still very good. Definitely would suggest.
Amazing hidden gem in Toronto. Food is authentic and definitely good quality. I didnt really enjoy the steak as much as the fish. If i come again i will definitely be reordering the fish.
Nicaraguan place. Had great rating and a wall full of awards. The ambiance is traditional - not trying to be upscale, more homely. Although the service was fast and generally observant.
The food was good. Didn't know this but the Tacos had a flour tortilla and fried in it. Delicious though. The ceviche was very flavourful. The fish of the day was fried sea bass - great crispy skin. Also had the mojinica - good refreshing mojito.
Had a great experience. Prices are very reasonable for the portion sizes. Highly recommended
What a find! We had the mixed ceviche, the vegetarian plate (smashed avacoda salsa salad, fried yuca, and fried cheese), and the daily soup (pot au feu style) home cooked amazing flavour from my childhood. The daily Margarita was guava and terrific!Instantly one ofy top restaurants in the city!
I've eaten here for over 10 years and never disappointed. The cocktails are so refreshing. The ceviche is a must have and I insisted my friends order their own as I didn't want to share. It's that good! The special of the day was whole roasted seabass. Crispy skin and tender moist fish was accompanied by rice and beans (instead of white rice for extra charge) and the most delicious avocado salad and tasty tostones. We barely had room for dessert but ordered one coconut leche flan so we could each have something a little sweet after dinner. The service is friendly & efficient and the portions are large and great value.
Julie Lavelle Hutchings
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Ordered delivery for Valentine's Day and was so impressed! Our first time eating here and we'll definitely be back. The avocado salad was so yummy - fresh and delicious. My husband loved his churrasco plate, the mashed potatoes were really well done.
This was my first time trying Nicaraguan food, and La Bella Managua on Bloor West did not disappoint! I got the rack of lamb ($22), and the meat was well-cooked and super tender. Portions were fair. I also highly recommend you try their in-house three milk/tres leches cake ($6.25) for dessert. I loved the subtle sweetness and the moistness of the cake.
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