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Toro

$31 to $50
Tapas / Small Plates

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 50 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
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.

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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 10 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

10 Reviews

  1. Libby

    Pittsburgh

    75 reviews

    5.0

    75 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was delicious and the service was attentive but not intrusive. It was hard to read the menu - the restaurant is very dark.

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  2. Mark

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This has been our favorite restaurant in Boston for over 15 years. It is simply one of the best in the city. It never disappoints.

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  3. Jeannie

    Houston

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was okay - octopus was really salty. Corn was great ! Service was also sub-par. Wanted to love it but don’t think we’ll return for a second

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  4. Angela

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice food, a little too salty maybe but good. Waiter is very nice and friendly, good service

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  5. Eleanor

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great spot for a celebratory dinner! The shrimp, steak, empanadas, and octopus dishes were fantastic! 

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  6. Gustavo

    Greater Boston

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great drinks, food and service Toro never disappoints

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was great, last course of bone marrow took to long up against our reservation out time, but it wasn’t a knock on the for service on a Saturday night. Favorite

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  8. Camilo

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    They made us wait 30 min for our reservation. Small plates were good but not fabulous for the price. Vegetarian paella deserves a 10/10, it was amazing. Overall experience 4.3/5.

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  9. Elisa

    Los Angeles

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fun lively restaurant with AAAMAZING food! And our server Matt was fantastic

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  10. Michael

    Los Angeles

    11 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Food was amazing! We had the patatas bravas and made it a brava bomb. On a 3 day trip to Boston, this was the top dish we ate. It was that good! We also had the paella valenciana and enjoyed it very much, although I will say two shrimp is a bit light. It was an excellent meal but the ambiance left a little to be desired. They could stand to pull a table or two out to make it a more enjoyable dining experience. If the waiter has to pull the table out for the guest on the inside to get to their seat, the tables are too close together.

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FAQs

Toro is rated 4.8 stars by 10 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 50 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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