Beso by Patria - Spanish Restaurant Toronto

Easy to locate the restaurant, tucked a bit away from the main street. Atmosphere was great, quiet, and had slightly dim lights. Food was brought out one by one before the main dishes came which was nice since the table would not be able to hold many dishes. To start we ordered the Jamon Croquettas and the taste was great but these came with only 2 bite sized pieces (not mentioned in the menu) which felt underwhelming when it arrived. Next up came the bacon wrapped dates and these were pretty good, flavourful, and came with 4 pieces. The seafood paella and 16oz beef rib steak came out together which was nice. The paella was flavourful but lacked a variety of seafood. It was basically mussels and shrimp and even then there weren't enough pieces of those in the dish. The steak was great. Enjoyed every bit of it and paired well Vina Elena Familia Pacheco red wine. The service was exceptional and the server came by often enough without feeling like we were being disturbed. Never needed to ask for water as they were always ready to refill.

Pros: - atmosphere and service was good - aesthetically pleasing restaurant Cons: - food is bland for a Spanish restaurant - portions are very small considering the price point and lack of seasoning - the scallops had no seasoning. The sauce just tasted like yellow mayo - the paella looks large because of the pan that it is served in. It is a thin layer of rice - cocktails we ordered were not so great Overall: I would just come here for wine and maybe some churros but would not order food from here again. This is a cute place to take pictures on a night out and service was great. Our server and the manager were super sweet. The food lacks a lot of seasoning and the portions are small.

Good overall experience at Beso by Patria. The Todos a la Mesa menu is good value, but the real standout is the octopus from the regular menu — absolutely incredible and a must-order. The shishito peppers (regular menu) were below average and under-seasoned. Wrapped dates were overly sweet, while the beet salad was refreshing. Churros are better without cinnamon sugar and pair nicely with the chocolate mousse cake.

I’ve been craving paella lately, so I finally checked out Beso by Patria. Here’s what we ordered: • 🐙 Spanish Octopus • 🥘 Seafood Paella • 🍩 Churros ✨ Overall: food didn’t fully impress me, but their service was amazing. Spanish Octopus – flavour was a bit flat for me. Seafood Paella – fresh seafood (not frozen taste!), but the green sauce on top of the mussels tasted a little grassy. I think they added it to balance the saltiness, but personally not my favourite. Churros – SUPER crispy rather than chewy. I actually loved the dip, but if you don’t like sweet desserts, you might find the sugar coating too much. Would I return? Maybe for drinks + churros!

We had such a wonderful experience here! The ribeye and grilled octopus were both absolutely delicious, and every single dish we tried was flavorful and well prepared. What really stood out, though, was the service. The staff were warm and attentive, and they treated our child with so much kindness. At one point, while walking around, our little one accidentally touched a server at another table — instead of being upset, he smiled gently and said it was no problem. Moments like this make dining out with kids feel comfortable and welcoming. Great food, great atmosphere, and truly wonderful people. We’ll definitely be coming back!

Pretty good food, and nice and friendly service. Interior ambiance was superb. I thought the seafood paella was really good, however, the dish is really shallow so I recommend getting a few tapas/sharing plates along with it if you are with another person. The cocktails and churros were disappointing. Cocktails were very small and uninspiring flavour wise. The churros were extremely salty.

Delicious and what a fun ambiance! I haven’t been back since the renovations, and the space and food is lovely. Tip—ask for the paella right away if you’d like to try it (my favourite dish by far) since it takes 45 minutes to make. The shrimp app was also one of my favourites

Absolutely amazing experience! The service was outstanding — super attentive and friendly. The bar makes incredible cocktails, seriously top-notch. The churros were the best I’ve ever had, the beet salad was out of this world, the croquettes were unreal, and the tomato bruschetta was pure magic. Can’t wait to come back!