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Chica, Toronto, ON
Award-winning

Chica

4.6
4.6
524 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Spanish

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2 people
19:00
Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
Chica is the sister restaurant of the renowned restaurant Patria. A casual, sophisticated, and upbeat venue, the menu is an eclectic mix of regional Spanish flavours offered in tapas-style. A cocktail list for any and every moment and a truly authentic Spanish wine list found nowhere else in the city.
Indulge in our unlimited tapas brunch with bottomless sangria every Sunday! For large party inquiries, please email reservations@barchicatoronto.com.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Spanish
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed, Sun 17:00–01:00 Thu–Sat 17:00–02:00
  • Phone number
    (416) 479-9779
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Kevin Le
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Area
    Entertainment District
  • Cross Street
    King and Portland
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    King Street streetcar stops at Portland Street
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • New Year's Eve at Chica

    CA$95.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    This New Year's Eve, countdown to midnight with Chica! Enjoy an unforgettable celebration with vibrant Spanish flavours to ring in 2025. À la carte menu is available from 5-7:30PM. Please make a regular reservation via OpenTable. NYE MENU | $95 Per Person AMUSE-BOUCHE (choice of) Gazpacho Serano Jamon Anchovy Toast   APPETIZER (choice of) Croquettes de Jamon Con Trufas Scallop Crudo Watermelon Tataki   MAIN (choice of)  Whole Roasted Branzino Hanger Steak Half Grilled Octopus Mushroom Paella   SIDE (choice of) Patatas Bravas 
Smoked Corn   DESSERT (choice of) Chocolate Torta Plum Sorbet Additional feature items will be available. We look forward to celebrating the New Year with you!

What 524 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Chica offers an "exceptional culinary journey" with its innovative Spanish dishes and warm service. This Michelin-starred spot is praised for its "delicious tapas" and "beautifully crafted cocktails." While some diners noted noise levels and portion sizes, many highlight Chica as a "hidden gem" with "awesome cocktails and very flavourful food."

524 Reviews
  1. Chris

    VIP

    Toronto

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    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.

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  2. Julie

    VIP

    Toronto

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    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.

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  3. 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.

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  4. 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.

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  5. 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.

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  6. Jasmine

    VIP

    Toronto

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 25 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was great, food was very good. Highly recommend.
    ChicaResponded on 26 November 2024
    Hi Jasmine! Thank you kindly for your glowing review! Looking forward to having you again soon. Best, MK- Bar Chica

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  7. Fernando

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Party of six for drinks and sharing appetizers. Had to send back the Mucho Gusto drink because it was too spicy to the point where you don’t enjoy the taste—when I let the waiter now he was upset instead of trying to improve guest experience. He didn’t explain the portions of the apps so when the bill came it had 3x the price expected on the food items. 20% was already included to my bill (which I think it’s ok given party of 6) but the waiter didn’t say anything about it and when he brought the machine he tried to get gratuity on top of the 20% included. Very bad customer experience overall, my waiter was a male with a man bun.
    ChicaResponded on 26 November 2024
    Hi Fernando, I hope this finds you well. I'm dismayed to read this review, and to learn of your negative experience here at Bar Chica. We strive to deliver a positive, warm and flawless experience for all of our valued guests. I would love to learn more about your experience, and to see how we can possibly redeem this. I can assure you that all our management, staff and head office team has been made aware of this situation, and we are all committed to making it right. I've replied privately with my personal email address. Please reach out to me whenever you have the chance so we can connect. Hoping to hear from you soon! Mairi - General Manager- Bar Chica

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  8. Robert

    VIP

    London

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on 21 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Once again the experience was superb. Tried many dishes and all were wonderfully prepared and flavoured. If you like Tapas then this is the place
    ChicaResponded on 26 November 2024
    Hi Robert, On behalf of the team here at Chica, we'd like to thank you for the kind acknowledgment and recognition. Until next time! Warmest Regards, MK- Bar Chica

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  9. J

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great, but a bit price “ for me “, but is a good experience
    ChicaResponded on 26 November 2024
    Hi J, Thanks so much for the great review and feedback! It's so nice to hear you enjoyed your experience here with us at Chica. We've recently added our "777 Happy Hour" on Sundays from 5pm-7pm with $7 cocktails and $7 food items! It's a great way to experience Chica at a different price point. We hope to see you again! Best, MK-Bar Chica

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  10. Catherine

    Western NC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Gala is an amazing server with a delightful personality! The food was delicious, and the ambience was lively. Great experience all around!
    ChicaResponded on 26 November 2024
    Hi Catherine, Thank you so much for your feedback and review! It's so nice to hear you connected with our Supervisor Gala. I can only agree that she is absolutely lovely, and such a valued member of our team here at Chica. I've also sent your compliments to Chef Mike and the kitchen team too. Looking forward to seeing you again! Best, MK-Bar Chica

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FAQs

Chica is rated 4.6 stars by 524 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Chica

75 Portland Street, Toronto, ON M5V 2M9

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Cross Street
    King and Portland
  • Area
    Entertainment District
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed, Sun 17:00–01:00 Thu–Sat 17:00–02:00
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Spanish
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    King Street streetcar stops at Portland Street
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Kevin Le
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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