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Bar Raval
Spanish
The sinuous cocoon of curved South African mahogany is the first thing you clock, and it's enough to make you forget you're on College Street. Bar Raval is a pintxos bar and all-day Spanish hangout with a Michelin Bib Gourmand, pouring daytime cava, serious vermouth, and sharp cocktails from a tight modern program. The food runs from conservas to late-night snacks, and the room is designed to make leaving feel like a personal failure.
The awards strongest first
- Difford's Guide 5 stars · Difford's Guide
- Canada's 100 Best #10 · Best Bars
- Air Canada 2015 · Top 10 · Best New Restaurants
- Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand
- AAA Approved
- Spirited Awards 2025 · Top 10 International Nominees · Best International Restaurant Bar
- Spirited Awards 2026 · Top 10 Nominee · Best International Restaurant Bar
- The 50 The 50 Discovery
One number, weighted & current 81
How we scoreThe dishes from the writeups
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Ahi tuna tartare
“In comes house-cured jamón and Canadian-by-way-of-Catalonia tapas and pintxos, like ahi tuna tartare with salmorejo, shaved tuna heart and sherry mayo.”
Canada's 100 Best, 2026 -
Marinated olives
“You must try the marinated olives, tomato bread and sizzling garlic shrimps but my absolute favorite is Apple Olive cake which pairs perfectly with an ice-wine!”
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Galician octopus
“From tendrils of Galician octopus to jamon croquetas, everything is designed to be eaten with toothpicks or hands, a refreshingly simple approach that encourages convivial times.”
The 50
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