Do yourself a favour and check out Hola Tapas, Wine and Cocktail Bar (1298 Queen Street East - at Queen and Leslie).
I went with a friend who had raved about Cesar and his love of food (so I had raised expectations) and he wasn't wrong... in fact all expectations were exceeded by far.
This is a place which conveys a little bit of comfy funk.. with dishes that are best described as works of art that pack an explosion of flavour.
Troy will guide you through the wines and both Cesar and Troy will give a story with every dish. It's just a wonderful place to go and enjoy the joy of food and conversation, with people who appreciate both.
Leslieville "different" at its best!
Very nice restaurant, the food is amazing! It is a gourmet experience, the plates presentation are special, beautiful. The service excellent! I really recommend this restaurant! Try!
We just had a really nice dinner there. My daughter loved the sweet potato fries. We had the cod fish cakes, the empanadas (cheese and beef chili), the chorizo, the papas bravas, the fried naan. And my wine pick was also top notch, Spanish Temperanillo. We were the only ones in the restaurant but really it should be filled to the max, the quality of the food is so good! A little gem in the neighbourhood.
This is a great restaurant but it's actually hard to tell from the way it's styled/marketed! It's not quite a tapas bar but in fact features some bomb molecular gastronomy. Delicate preparation. Delicious and innovative. The manchego cheesecake is amazing, as were the artichoke "buttons" and cod. Tuna crudo was perfect. Don't eat meat so can't speak to that. It's more fine dining than perhaps you'd expect from the menu descriptions and tag line . Great service - lovely staff and good wine selection. Huge attention to detail in the food. Amazing taste. It's a small space so either book ahead or go in pairs.
Great ambiance. Tasty food with personalized touch on each course of the Tasting menu. I truly enjoyed this gastronomic experience.
We frequented Hola Cafe when it was on Queen St and had the pleasure of going to the opening of El Tenedor. The food, wine and service are amazing! It is a combination of science and art. A must try!!
Sometimes it's not so bad getting lost in a foreign city and stumbling into such a wonderful dining experience.
The ambience was pleasant and the food was delicious. It was an absolute pleasure to get lost. ^_^
One of the best local restaurants in Leslieville!! Cesar creates wonderful tapas to be enjoyed in a cozy, intimate environment! Perfect for families or first dates!!
Our new favourite restaurant . Sit around the bar and chat with Cesar and his staff and meet your neighbours. Wonderful food and ensure that you try his very special drinks
Cesar the meal tonight was incredible. Your team is amazing!
GREAT food, service and atmosphere we are definitely coming back!
Awesome people, awesome vibe, awesome coffee and menu!
Truly outstanding experience. I booked a dinner for me and my partner on a Friday night, not realizing how small and intimate this restaurant was, which is currently only accepting one dinner a night. The service and timing of the meals was spectacular, and the food was delicious and went together so well with the wine pairings. Every dish was delicious and made with care. I would list my favorites, but I truly loved each dish, including the bread with the great duck fat spread. We had such a great time, highly recommend for anyone to come here for a special occasion, you won't be disappointed.
Wonderful dining experience with great sense of privacy and intimate setting. The server and the chef were extremely easy to approach and hospitable. Food was amazing, especially the artichokes honey and goat cheese, amazing appetizer to start off. Didn't have any trouble finding the restaurant's location as well. No complaints at all and would definitely want to go back again and try out other dishes on the menu.
I very very loved everything about this restaurant! The customer service is amazing, the food is delicious, great wine too! Lovely romantic atmosphere. The chef has the kitchen very open so you can see him cooking and I loved chatting with him and with our waiter! If I could give this place 10 stars, I would! Foie gras is to die for, I had raw scallops (never had uncooked scallops in my life), were so delicious!
I really love this place. To me it's one of the best restaraunts in this city. Best kept secret to be sure. Update: still the best restaraunt in town
A gem of creative and exquisite cuisine. Maximum flavour, bold menu, perfect short wine list and passionate chef. This place is not to be missed. Bonus: Eat appetizers for dessert, its an emerging trend and eminently sensible!! Exceptional: Don't miss the bread, Dijon butter or the black truffle, crunchy onion duck fat spread, omg.
Some of the most unique food and atmosphere in Toronto! Food is more on the French side. It is all really good and the service was above and beyond.
Highly recommend the artichoke appetizer and the duck is very unique if you want to try something new!
One of the best meals we have ever had in Toronto (and elsewhere)! Phenomenal and innovative dishes, amazing service, and had a great time chatting with the Chef! We will absolutely be coming back soon for another very special evening.
Great experience, loved the space and the service. I found the menu simple and overpriced compare to other restaurants around or other Spanish places I’ve been. For example, the ice cream desert was $12 and I didn’t find anything special about it but that’s my personal option.
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