PRIVATE & CORPORATE DINING 2016
AN INTRODUCTION Our philosophy of contemporary Spanish cuisine has its roots in the traditional Spanish Cocina – meaning, tapas to larger plates that include the recipes and ingredients from the Iberian Peninsula. Barsa's menu is designed to celebrate the movement of the Nueva Cocina Española in what we call contemporary Spanish gastronomy. We are housed in a 19th-century heritage protected building where internationally acclaimed designer John Tong has worked to create an atmosphere of Barcelona while paying tribute to the City’s culture and immortalized artists.
Ranked top new restaurants of 2014 (DineTO, Huffington Post and Thrillist) Ranked top 200 best-designed restaurants in the world (Restaurant and Bar designs UK) “Best Sangrias in the City”(Toronto’s finest, DineTo and Toronto.com) Top patios in Toronto, BlogTo
PRIVATE AND CORPORATE DINING Barsa Taberna offers an exceptional experience and atmosphere for any private or corporate dining function. The 19th century building is divided into a lounge, dining room and additional spacious patio where parties as large as 150 people can be hosted. Our chefs and management are happy to help you establish a custom menu and experience for your function and given the diversity in the Spanish style of cuisine different formats of dining are available including: Stand up passed appetizers “Pinchos” and/or food stations Sit down sharing of tapas and larger plates Sit down 3-4 course individual meals
THE LOUNGE AND BARRA
DRINK PROGRAM
This artsy and colorful section of the restaurant still includes heritage protected masonry in addition to a Gaudi style 1500 wine bottle mosaic wall and several other Barcelona inspired art installations.
Barsa’s management, mixologist and sommeliers pride themselves on Barsa’s unique and exciting Spanish drinks program including the below:
This area includes seating for 25 + seating for 18 on high top communal tables + 15 bar seats.
- Sangria menu including 6 of the cities top ranked “best Sangrias” in the City by Taste to, Dine to and the Huffington post
This area is often used for stand up events and can host up-to 90 in that format.
-Varietals from all the famous regions of Spain including Rioja and Priorat -Spanish infused cocktail program
THE DINING ROOM “BODEGA” The dining room is the “bodega” part of the restaurant and consists of arches and beams from the original construction in the 1800s and has a true Spanish wine cellar feel and atmosphere. Awarded as top 200 designed restaurants by UK restaurants awards, John Tong (+tong tong) has done a magnificent job designing this heritage building. Barsa’s design has been featured in over 120 publications worldwide.
The semi private area seats 55 in total and can host up to 80 in a stand up format. The dining area also includes a semi separated area that seats up to 25. The space includes a 30ft light painting called a revenge of the bulls to pay tribute to Picasso and the culture of Barcelona. This space was originally used as a stable by the RCMP and vintage wine cellar by the LCBO.
THE TERRACE Situated on the historic market street and facing the iconic St. Lawrence market, Barsa’s terrace sits on a cobblestone street that is a true reminiscence of historic European passages. The patio includes two sections : Lower level seats 20 and stands 30 Multi-levelled that seats a total of 35 and stands about 50
THE MENU
The concept is to offer the full range of Spanish cuisine define below:
CONTEMPORARY SPANISH CUISINE
This range allows us to help you create custom menus to suite any event or occasions.
Staying true to our roots of the Cocina Espanola but adding the creativity and modernism of Barsa Taberna, our menu includes a range of items from portion size to price.
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Spanish Cheese and Charcuterie Bite sized snacks “pinchos” Shareable small plates “tapas” Individual entrees Larger shared plates
PRE-SET MENU 1: Chefs Tasting Menu $40/pp -3 course tapas tasting -Dessert 2: Chefs tasting Menu $50/pp -Combination of tapas and larger shared plates -Dessert 3: Chefs Tasting Menu $60/pp -Combination of tapas and larger shared plates -Dessert 4: Shared Tapas and Individual Entrees $50/pp -Chef’s choice tapas (2 per person) -Choice of 1 entree: Fideos del Campo with green asparagus, peas, fava beans, goat cheese, shaved almonds and black olives (vegetarian). Pan Seared Rainbow Trout with cauliflower puree, lentils, and braised leeks. Rioja-Braised Lamb Shank with sweet potato puree, roasted garlic, and rispy kale. *add a charcuterie or cheese platter to any set menu for an additional $10/pp.
NEW ADDITION
Looking for smaller bites? Our Hors D’oeuvres menu offers a range of flavours and prices perfect for any cocktail party or reception. Mix and match to provide your guests with a truly unique Spanish experience.
Hors D’oeuvres Menu $2 -Gazpacho shot with fresh tomato compote -Banderilla with green olive, pearl onion and queso fresco $3 -Cheese croqueta with bravas sauce and lemon aioli -Mushroom pincho with roasted pistachio and whipped goat cheese -Spanish tortilla pincho with grilled marinated shishito pepper and garlic aioli $4 -Blue cheese empanada with onion jam -Trout escabeche pincho with yogurt and orange $5 -Octopus and chorizo anticucho with chimichurri. -Beef crudo with parsley and pickled shallot. -Lamb rib with pico de gallo, whilte chocolate and hazelnut. -Ceviche del mar with cucumber and roasted olive.
CURADOS
DEL MAR
DEL CAMPO
Banderillas 5
Ostras 3.5
Empanada 4.5
Oysters with Charred Shishito Mignonette
Blue Cheese and Spinach Empanada with Apple Rhubarb Compote
Marinated Spanish Olives and Pickles Con Boquerones 8
Pan con Tomate Tradicional 6 Jamon Serrano 9 Manchego 10
Manchego Churros 7 with Saffron Sofrito
Bistec Crudo 12 Raw Top Sirloin with Fennel, Pickled Shallots, Fried Capers and Parsley
Truchas en Escabeche 12
Trout Eschabeche, with Fresh Orange, Fennel, Pomegranate Juice & Walnuts
Jamón Serrano 14 18 Month Aged Ham
Jamón Ibérico 30
36 Month Aged Black Iberian Ham
Tabla de Embutidos 24
Charcuterie Platter with Garnishes
Tabla de Quesos 24
Spanish Cheese Platter with Garnishes
Tabla de Chorizo 24
Chorizo Platter with Garnishes and Pork Belly
Croqueta de Jamón y Albacore 4 Albacore Tuna, with Pickled Peppers and Lemon Alioli
Gazpacho 7
Almejas con Chorizo 9
Patatas Bravas 7
Clams with Garlic, Chorizo, Peas and Chili
with Alioli and Brava Sauce with Braised Beef Cheek 13
Gambas Aji 11 Chile Shrimp, with Moorish Couscous and Romesco Sauce
Ceviche “la Causa” 14 Snapper Ceviche with Tigers Milk, Peppers, Corn, Red Onions, Corn Nuts and Potato Crisps
Pulpo Ezpeleta 16 Grilled Octopus, with Charred Potatoes, Chorizo and Espelette Alioli
Fideos con Mejillones 17 Lemon Noodles with Mussels, Fennel, Vermouth Sauce and Sweet Potato
Robalo a la Parrilla 32 Whole-grilled Sea Bass with Salsa Verde, Pickled Beans, Tomatoes & Pumpkin Seeds
Paella del Mar 55
Shrimp, Octopus, Clams, Mussels, Spinach and Jamon Serrano
BARSA TASTING MENU $40, $50 or $60 per person
Daily Vegetable Gazpacho
Ensalada Fresca 7
Arugula, Cucumber, Radish and Pine Nuts with Lemon Vinaigrette
Fideos del Campo 16 Catalan Noodles with Green Asparagus, Green Peas, Goats Cheese and Shaved Almonds
Costillas con Chocolate 17 Lamb Ribs with Goats Yogurt, Pico de Gallo, Hazelnuts and White Chocolate
Lomito con Chimichurri 32 8 oz Striploin with Ontario Corn, Pequillo Peppers, Asparagus and Fingerling Potatoes
Paella del Campo 55
Confit Duck, Snails, Blood Sausage and Romesco Sauce
VINO BLANCO
6oz 9oz
Resso, Garnacha
10
bt
15 42
TINTO
Ondalán, Tempranillo Crios, Pinot Noir Atalaya, Garnacha Pinord, Tempranillo
17 52
Catalonia, Spain 2015
13
18 55
Cormons, Pinot Grigio Friuli, Italy 2015
Telmo Rodriguez, Mencia
Goru El Blanco, Moscatell - Chardonnay
55
Jumilla, Spain 2015
Puelles, Tempranillo Crianza 14 20 58
Bellori, Verdejo Joven
14 20 60
La Manchuela, Spain 2012
Novellum, Tempranillo Crianza 20 60 15
Toro, Spain 2012
Casa Primicia, Graciano 70
Castilla & Leon, Spain 2014
Limousine, Verdejo
Rioja, Spain 2012
Iniesta, Tempranillo - Petit Verdot
Viña Olabarri, Viura Rioja, Spain 2014
Valdeorras, Spain 2014
Rioja, Spain 2010
Viña Olabarri, Tempranillo Gran Reserva 80
Rueda, Spain 2014 Sommelier: Jasmine Ehret
Rioja, Spain 2008
Casa Primicia, Tempranillo Gran Reserva Rioja, Spain 2005
Cristom, Pinot Noir
Ribera Del Duero, Spain 2011
Genium Excellent, Cariñena Priorat, Spain 2012
Chardonnay, Torres Brandy, Elderflower Syrup, Peaches, Peach Liqueur
S 22 - L40
Rosado
Tinto
19 55
15 20 60 60 65
S 22 - L42 Merlot, Torres Brandy, Peach Liqueur, Syrup, Red Wine Oranges, Brandy Strawberries
S 22 - L42
Cava
Cava, Torres Brandy, Mango, Raspberries and Blueberries, Syrup
S 25 - L45 68 80 85 95 110 110 140
Willamette Valley, USA 2012
Pago De Los Capellanes, Tempranillo Crianza
Blanco
55
Rioja, Spain 2001
Julian Madrid, Reserva
2oz/Glass
55
Navarra, Spain 2013 Mendoza, Argentina 2013
55 55 55
14
SANGRIA
Rosé, Torres Brandy, Pama Liqueur, Syrup, Watermelon, Fresh Cucumber and Blackberries
55
Rapel Valley, Chile 2013
Ben Marco, Malbec
Navarra, Spain 2015
17 48
Jumilla, Spain 2011
Rias Biaxas, Spain 2015
Vega Sindoa, Chardonnay
12
Goru, Monestrell - Cabernet Sauvignon Blanc
Vega Sindoa, Cabernet Sauvignon
Cartin, Albarino
Rueda, Spain 2015
16 45
Casa Viva, Carmenere
Torres, Gewürztraminer
Telmo Rodriguez, Basa
12
Catalonia, Spain 2012
Tenuta Santomé, Sauvignon Blanc
12
15 45
Almansa, Spain 2014
Montsant, Spain 2012
Veneto, Italy 2015
11
Mendoza, Argentina 2014
Clos de Nit, Garnacha Crianza 17 50
15 42
Rioja, Spain 2014
Catalonia, Spain 2014
12
11
150 200
Vermut Blanco
Vermut Guerra Blanco, Chardonnay, Gin, Strawberries, Grapefruit and House Syrup
S 26 - L50
Vermut Rojo
Casa Mariol Vermut Negre, Merlot, Montenegro, Bourbon, Pears and House Syrup
S 26 - L50
