Chica

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   Stephanie

   Toronto

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined today

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

   Every time I eat here, the food is phenomenal. Staff are always really friendly and efficient too. My only gripe with this restaurant is the bar height seating. I really wish there was regular height dining tables as it’s just so uncomfortable to sit that long with your legs dangling.
   

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   Germain

   Greater Boston

   16 reviews

   2.0

   16 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

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

   Maybe I’m getting old, I never understand why restaurants blast music as if it’s a night club. Makes for such an uncomfortable dining experience — straining to hear my wife throughout dinner is not my idea of fun. Next, the seating arrangement… high tops with tiny tables is really not ideal for tapas. The table could barely fit 4 dishes. Last but not least, the food itself was the biggest let down. The ahi tuna was fishy (if not for the heavy seasoning mashing the fishy taste I could not have eaten it). The Bacahlau dish was the worst — the mussels in that dish was not fresh I had a gag reaction after eating the first one. The rest of untouched. We complained to the server that the seafood was not fresh and just got a blank stare.
   

   ChicaResponded 2 days ago

   Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re truly sorry to hear about your disappointing experience, as it’s always our goal to provide a comfortable atmosphere, delicious food, and attentive service. We’re especially concerned to hear about the issues with the Ahi Tuna and Bacalao, as well as the response from your server. During table touches, nothing was brought to the manager’s attention, which we regret deeply as we like to address any concerns promptly. Your comments about the music volume and seating are also noted, and we’ll review these to improve the overall dining experience. Your feedback is invaluable. I've left my email in the private comments if you'd like to contact me directly and further discuss your experience. Thank you for letting us know. MK- Team Chica
   

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   saira

   VIP

   Toronto

   4 reviews

   2.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on 23 December 2024

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

   The food overall good but they were out of staples such as patata brava and not able to accomodate dietary restrictions.
   

   ChicaResponded 2 days ago

   Hi! Thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry your experience didn’t fully meet expectations. Our reservation system limits larger groups to ensure we can properly prepare, especially for dietary restrictions. By bypassing the system with separate reservations, it restricted our ability to prepare for your group. Many dishes are prepped with ingredients like marinades or seasonings that can’t be adjusted last minute. We did our best to accommodate your allergies by modifying dishes and offering ingredients on the side. We also apologize for being out of staples due to low inventory before our holiday closure. We appreciate your feedback and hope to provide a better experience next time. MK – Team Chica
   

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   Pearl

   Toronto

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 22 December 2024

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

   My man and I are foodies. So this was a perfect place to have several meals in little portions.
   

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   ChicaResponded 2 days ago

   Thank you for your great review! We're so glad you and your partner enjoyed the tapas experience—it's the perfect way to sample a variety of flavours. We hope to welcome you both back soon for more delicious bites! MK- Team Chica
   

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   Chris

   VIP

   Toronto

   13 reviews

   5.0

   13 reviews

   Dined on 14 December 2024

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

   This was our second time visiting this restaurant and, again, it did not disappoint. In fact, it was even better than our first time. Such creative food combinations. Be sure to try the scallops, which are served cold in a melon/cream creation, as well as the shrimp, which has a delicate tomato sauce that you'll want to dip their sourdough bread into to savour every bit of it.
   

   ChicaResponded 1 day ago

   Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! We’re thrilled to hear that your second visit was even better than the first—that’s truly the best compliment we can receive. We’re so glad you enjoyed the creative combinations, especially the scallops and shrimp. Your description of the dishes really captures the experience we aim to create. We can’t wait to welcome you back and continue delivering memorable meals! MK- Team Chica
   

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   Julie

   VIP

   Toronto

   5 reviews

   3.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on 14 December 2024

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

   Overall the food was very tasty albeit not quite as good as their sister restaurant Patria. :) We were seated by the door given our group of seven and unfortunately we froze the entire night every time the door opened. The heavy curtain that is there to typically provide shelter seemed to be more for asthetics as they couldn’t close it for us. Be aware the noise level is very loud so conversation is challenging. If the owners would consider decreasing volume I think it would give it a much cozier moody vibe.
   

   ChicaResponded 1 day ago

   Thank you for your feedback and for choosing to dine with us! We’re glad to hear you found the food tasty, and we appreciate your comparison to our sister restaurant Patria. We do take your comments about the seating and temperature seriously, and we apologize for any discomfort you experienced. We will certainly look into ways to make sure guests near the door are more comfortable. We also appreciate your feedback about the noise level. Creating a cozy, enjoyable atmosphere is important to us, and we’ll look into adjusting the volume to improve the overall vibe. Thank you again for your insights, and we hope to welcome you back soon for a more comfortable and enjoyable experience. MK- Team Chica
   

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   Alison

   VIP

   Toronto

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on 11 December 2024

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

   A very chic restaurant. Not to big, very cool interiors. Lovely cocktails and excellent food. Staff are amazing. Not too loud around 7/8 pm so good for conversation.
   

   ChicaResponded 1 day ago

   Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the chic atmosphere, delicious cocktails, and excellent food. It’s great to hear that our team made a positive impression and that the ambiance was just right for conversation. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another great experience! MK- Team Chica
   

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   Mihir

   Toronto

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 8 December 2024

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

   This restaurant gave me one of the most memorable dining experiences ever! They surprised me with a unique birthday shot that was not only delicious but made me feel so special. I tried steak for the first time here, and it was nothing short of perfection—it converted me into a steak lover instantly! While the seafood wasn’t the standout, the overall flavor of every dish was impeccable. The real star of the evening was the drinks—each one was crafted with incredible skill and tasted phenomenal. Truly an exceptional experience from start to finish!
   

   ChicaResponded 2 days ago

   Thank you so much for your amazing review! We’re thrilled to hear you had such a memorable birthday experience with us. We're especially glad that the steak converted you into a steak lover! A huge shoutout to Marc, our bar manager, who puts so much effort and love into crafting our cocktails. We’re so happy you could taste that dedication in every drink. Your kind words mean the world to us, and we can’t wait to welcome you back for another exceptional experience! MK- Team Chica
   

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   Laura

   VIP

   Cincinnati

   3 reviews

   4.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on 29 November 2024

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

   Delicious food, attentive staff, but very loud. The 2-too table was long and hard to have a conversation over it with the excessive volume of music.
   

   ChicaResponded 1 day ago

   Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the food and found our staff attentive. However, we sincerely apologize for the noise level during your visit—it’s important to us that our guests are comfortable and able to enjoy their conversations. We’ll review the music volume with the team to create a more balanced atmosphere in the future. We truly appreciate your comments and hope to welcome you back for a more comfortable experience next time! MK- Team Chica
   

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    steven

    New York City

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 29 November 2024

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

    overall, the restaurant has a dark theme. the servicer, bartender and the host were wonderful and attentive. Sat at the bar had drinks and wine. We ordered 3 dishes, steak, shrimps and croquettes. Each dish seasoned well with great flavors the plates/cast iron came on were HOT right out of the oven. However, the food was at room temperature - disappointed ! we had to sent it back and they gladly reheated. this lead us to believer the shrimps, croquettes were cooked beforehand.
    

    ChicaResponded 1 day ago

    Thank you for sharing your experience with us, and we sincerely apologize for the issues you encountered during your visit. We’re sorry that the food wasn’t served at the right temperature, as we always aim to serve dishes hot and fresh. Please rest assured that none of our dishes are pre-cooked or left sitting. Everything is fresh to order, and we will review our procedures to ensure this doesn’t happen again. We’re glad to hear that our service team made a positive impression, and we truly appreciate your patience in allowing us to reheat your dishes. We hope you’ll give us another chance to provide the high-quality experience we aim for. Thank you again for your feedback, and we’ll work hard to ensure your next visit is flawless. Please find my email in private messages. MK- Team Chica
    

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