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Toro

$31 to $50
Tapas / Small Plates
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Toro

4.7
$31 to $50
Tapas / Small Plates
South End

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 59 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
Toro, in Boston, helmed by James Beard Award-winning chef, Ken Oringer, serves delectable Spanish tapas dishes in its contemporary and charming restaurant. The tortilla Española with a kale, egg, potato and onion omelet and the Boquerón's white anchovies in vinegar and olive oil make excellent pintxos starters. Some of Toro's most vibrant and delectable tapas plates include the chicken empanada de pollo with charred tomato salsa, the salt cod fritter croquettes de Bacalao with tempura lemon rings and the asado de huesos roasted bone marrow with oxtail marmalade. Equally inventive cocktails, such as the morning star with spicy gin, dark rum, citrus and ginger beer and the tinto de verano with red wine mixed with lemon-lime soda.

Toro's weekend brunch plates include the salchicha y huevos jalapeno maple sausage, fried eggs and crispy potatoes and along with other plates, make it a prime brunch spot.

Why they're an Icon

Executive chef: Ken Oringer, Jamie Bissonnette

From the OpenTable editors: Prolific James Beard Award-winning chef and restaurateur Ken Oringer brings a taste of Barcelona to Boston at this charming South End restaurant. Plates of exceptional tapas and pintxos paired with exciting drinks served in a rustic space with wooden furniture feel like an evening out in the beachy Spanish city. So will lingering on the patio with drinks like the coffee liqueur- and passionfruit-based Pasión Bayamón cocktail on warmer days.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates, Spanish
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (617) 536-4300
  • Website
    http://toro-restaurant.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Location
    1704 Washington St, 0, Boston, 02118-3307
  • Neighborhood
    South End
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Large Party Reservation (Parties of 7-12)

    Multiple dates available
    Celebrate with us at our vibrant venue on our exclusive high-top tables, reserved just for your large party. Should the group size drop to 6 or fewer, sharing the table may be required. Enjoy delicious food and drinks in a communal setting perfect for fostering togetherness and creating lasting memories. Our staff is here to make your experience exceptional. Let's make your celebration unforgettable! Please note that a 3% fee will be added to all checks to help support our kitchen staff.

Menu

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What 27 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Greater Boston

    Neighborhood gem

  • Greater Boston

    Good for special occasions

  • Boston

    Neighborhood gem

  • Boston

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Toro offers a vibrant dining experience, celebrated for its "AAAMAZING food" and dishes like shrimp, steak, and paella. With a lively atmosphere, "great drinks," and attentive service, it stands out as a Boston favorite. While some find it a bit dark, the flavorful menu ensures an unforgettable visit.

27 Reviews

  1. Joe

    Greater Boston

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great as always good food incredible service loved the music. Brought a guest who loved it.

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  2. wendy

    Greater Boston

    29 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    29 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    After years and years of eating at Toro the experience has become mediocre. Too loud , too cramped , too repetitive, too expensive . However …The Verdé Y’ amor is still he best drink in Boston

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  3. Adrienne

    Greater Boston

    20 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great food and service, just so so loud and hard to have an intimate conversation or meal.

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  4. Taline

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great ambiance and vibe. Batata delicious and crisp. Cooked to perfection. Shrimp bursting with flavor. Delicious cocktails. Place is small and loud. Mostly high tops. Good casual place to hang out with friends.

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  5. Caitlin

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Toro is one of our favorite restaurants in Boston! The food is always amazing and the atmosphere is great.

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  6. Peter

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Small place, they really smush the tables together in there. Food was solid but nothing life changing. May have been a product of what we ordered.

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  7. Micah

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great, service was quick. Didn’t love the regular pestering by a variety of staff once the next reservation came for our spot.

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  8. Silvia

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was fantastic, so thrilled about the veggie paella with tofu. Would be great to have a place to hang coats, and if it was a little less loud- it was hard to have a conversation without raising my voice

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  9. Howard

    Raleigh

    23 reviews

    4.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We were seated promptly & our server immediately checked in with us. Very attentive service from the entire staff. She suggested staging the presentation of the many small plates we ordered & we left the sequence to her. As always, the food was tasty, right-sized, and nicely presented. It was quite loud, given how close the tables are together the loud volume of the music being played. Be prepared! I highly recommend Toro for a great night out.

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  10. Margaret

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Food was overall great, as expected. The biggest disappointment was ambience. I was hoping to be transported to Spain but the music was 80’s American pop and it was too loud to comfortably have conversations. It was very dark for reading the menu. Might be better for summertime, only for outside patio.

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FAQs

Toro is rated 4.7 stars by 27 OpenTable diners.

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Toro

4.7
$31 to $50
Tapas / Small Plates
South End

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 59 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Toro

1704 Washington St, 0, Boston, 02118-3307

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    South End
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates, Spanish
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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