iSLAS (we moved to 890 Wilson Ave)

Quick Verdict

iSLAS has relocated from 1690 Queen St W to 890 Wilson Ave, which changes the calculus on when and how to visit. If you were a regular at the Queen West address, the new location in the Wilson Ave corridor is worth the trip — but confirm current hours and any format changes before making plans, since the venue data reflects the old address and the transition details are still settling publicly.

What to Expect

Without confirmed details on cuisine type, pricing, or the new space's layout, the honest advice is to go in with calibrated expectations rather than assumptions carried over from the Queen West days. Relocations in Toronto's restaurant scene often signal a shift in scope: more space, a reconfigured kitchen, or a change in the dining format. Whether iSLAS is expanding its outdoor capacity or simplifying its footprint at 890 Wilson Ave is worth checking directly before you book.

The Wilson Ave stretch in York has a more neighbourhood-local feel than Queen West's pedestrian-heavy corridor. If the Queen West location drew you for proximity to other Roncesvalles or Parkdale spots, factor in the added travel time. If you were going specifically for iSLAS itself, the move is less of a deterrent and more of a logistical adjustment.

Outdoor Space

If iSLAS carries any terrace or outdoor seating to its new address — common for venues that upsize on a move , the Wilson Ave location offers quieter surroundings than Queen West, where street noise and foot traffic compete with any patio atmosphere. Summer and early fall are the windows where outdoor seating in Toronto earns its keep; a covered or partially sheltered terrace extends that season meaningfully. Worth asking about when you call ahead.

Timing

Weekday visits will almost always be easier to secure than weekend slots at any venue mid-transition, when new regulars are still finding their footing and word-of-mouth is ramping up. If you want to try iSLAS at 890 Wilson Ave without the friction of a full house, the first few weeks at a new address are often the leading window. Early evening, before a crowd consolidates, is the practical pick for a first visit to the new space.

Booking

Booking difficulty is rated Easy. Given the address change, calling ahead or checking the venue's current online presence directly is more reliable than older third-party listings that may still show Queen Street. Confirm the new address, hours, and any reservation policy before making the trip across town.

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Worth Comparing

For context on Toronto's broader bar and dining scene, Bar Raval and Bar Mordecai both maintain consistent, well-documented formats that make them easier to plan around when venue specifics at iSLAS are still in flux. If you're travelling from outside Toronto, Atwater Cocktail Club in Montreal, Botanist Bar in Vancouver, and Bar Leather Apron in Honolulu give useful benchmarks for what a focused, well-executed bar program looks like in other Canadian and North American cities.