La Bella Managua
★ 4.7 · 
· $$
872 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M6G 1M5, Canada
Phone: (416) 913-4227
Website: https://www.labellamanagua.com/
La Bella Managua in Toronto is a 4.7-star Vegetarian restaurant, known for Oxtail Soup and Fried Plantains.
Why we love it
- Nicaraguan cuisine with Latin American flavors
- Located near Near Bloor St W and Shaw St
- Cozy atmosphere, generous portions, authentic experience
- Family-run with warm and inviting staff
- Nicaraguan cuisine with Latin American flavors
- Located near Near Bloor St W and Shaw St
- Cozy atmosphere, generous portions, authentic experience
- Family-run with warm and inviting staff
What to Order
Oxtail Soup
This hearty, soul-warming soup is packed with tender oxtail, pumpkin, carrots, cassava, and corn, making it incredibly nutrient-rich.
"For soup lovers, the oxtail soup is a must try. It’s brothy, with oxtail , pumpkin carrots cassava and corn it’s incredibly nutrient rich, and honestly soul warming."
Emjay LaMama
Fried Plantains
Perfectly caramelized, these plantains offer a delightful balance of soft interiors and crisp edges.
"The fried plantains are sensational, perfectly caramelized with that soft inside, crisp edge balance you want."
Emjay LaMama
Fried Yucas
Crispy fried yuca served with a unique onion brine that adds a slightly sour and spicy contrast.
"The fried yucas are also deliciously crisp and come with an onion brine that is slightly sour and spicy, adding a really nice contrast and a good side option."
Emjay LaMama
Bisteck Encebollado
A saucy and well-seasoned steak dish that is comforting and flavorful.
"Even though the carne asada didn’t shine, the bisteck absolutely did. It’s saucy, well seasoned, and just overall comforting and good."
Emjay LaMama
Whole Fish of the Day / Grilled Sea Bass
A beautifully cooked fish with crispy skin and moist meat, full of flavor.
"The fish of day was absolutley delicious - crispy skin, perfectly cooked - and the tres leches cake + flan napolitano were just perfect!"
MH
Mixed Ceviche
A phenomenal and fresh ceviche that is a standout appetizer.
"The mixed ceviche was phenomenal, the fish of day was absolutley delicious - crispy skin, perfectly cooked - and the tres leches cake + flan napolitano were just perfect!"
MH
Passion Fruit Cheesecake
Considered the best by many, this cheesecake offers a delightful tropical twist.
"Best passion fruit cheesecake I ever had. Highly recommend."
Maria Meneses
Tres Leches Cake
A perfectly executed classic Latin American dessert, moist and sweet.
"The fish of day was absolutley delicious - crispy skin, perfectly cooked - and the tres leches cake + flan napolitano were just perfect!"
MH
Inside Scoop
- Reservations are highly recommended, especially on weekends, as the restaurant gets incredibly busy.
- Portions are generous, so be prepared for leftovers or to share.
- The homemade spicy vinegar sauce is a must-try condiment with your meal.
- Be aware that some customers have reported issues with dry meat, particularly the carne asada.
- The restaurant has an old-school charm that some describe as a "time warp" to the 90s.
