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Toro

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$31 to $50

Tapas / Small Plates

1704 Washington St, 0, Boston, 02118-3307

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2 people

May 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 97 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Lively
Neighborhood gem
Hot spot

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.

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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.

Aceitunas (v)$9.00
marinated olives
Almendras (v)$9.00
marcona almonds, olive oil, sea salt
Ostra$4.00
Island Creek oyster, carrot coulis, blood orange
Boquerones$12.00
marinated white anchovies, olive oil
Escalivada Catalana (v)$10.00
smoked eggplant, peppers, tomatoes, sherry vinegar
Pan con Tomate (v)$8.00
toasted bread, tomato, garlic (add achovies or boquerones +3)
Dátiles con Jamón$16.00
dates, marcona almonds, blue cheese, serrano

TAPAS DEL MAR

seafood

Atún Crudo$20.00
yellowfin tuna crudo, passion fruit nuoc cham, satsuma
Vieiras Crudo$22.00
bay scallops, hami melon gazpacho, meyer lemon, basil
Croquetas de Bacalao$16.00
salt cod croquettes, fried lemon, alioli
Gambas al Ajillo$19.00
griddled garlic shrimp, chilies, parsley, lemon
Mejillones$16.00
steamed mussels, miso butter, white wine, achiote
Pulpo a la Plantxa$21.00
grilled octopus, confit potato, pimenton aliolli

TAPAS DE LA TIERRA

veggies

Tortilla Española (v)$10.00
egg & potato omelet, onion, olive oil
Patatas Bravas (v)$12.00
fried potatoes, alioli, spicy tomato sauce (make it a brava bomb +5)
Maíz Asado (v)$12.00
grilled corn, alioli, lime, espelette, aged cheese
Pimientos (v)$10.00
shishito peppers, olive oil, sea salt
Setas y Huevo (v)$18.00
mushroom ragù, egg yolk, tamari butter
Bruselas (v)$16.00
seared brussels sprouts, almond romesco, cubanelle peppers
Caña de Cabra (v)$17.00
seared goat cheese, golden beets, pistachio, lemon
Coliflor Frita (v)$14.00
crispy cauliflower, mojo picon, black garlic tahini

TAPAS CON CARNE

meat

Asado de Huesos$21.00
roasted bone marrow, oxtail marmalade, citrus salad
Hamburguesas$16.00
burger sliders, tomato jam, alioli, pickled red onion
Filete a la Plantxa$21.00
spiced hanger steak, broccolini, sherry peppercorn sauce
Empanada$14.00
braised lamb, potato, harissa yogurt
Pato con Membrillo$18.00
smoked duck drumettes, quince, za'atar
Cachete de Res$24.00
braised wagyu beef cheeks, parsnip puree, cipollini

PLATOS GRANDES

big plates (please allow minimum 30 minutes)

Paella de Verduras (v)$36.00
sweet potato, snow peas, leek, mushrooms, endive, pepitas
Paella Valenciana$46.00
shrimp, mussels, clams, chicken, chorizo

POSTRES

dessert

Scoop of Sorbet$5.00
choice of raspberry or mango
Tarta de Queso$12.00
basque goat cheesecake, mandarin quat marmalade, almond praline
Churros$10.00
chocolate sauce
Pudin de Pan$12.00
chocolate bread pudding, brandy caramel, vanilla ice cream, coconut

What 145 people are saying

Toro reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Toro in Boston is a vibrant tapas restaurant that consistently impresses with "amazing food" and "attentive service." The menu offers diverse options, including standout vegetarian dishes like the grilled street corn and patatas bravas. While the lively atmosphere can be "a bit loud," the "energetic vibe" adds to the experience.

145 Reviews

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Kevin
Greater Boston5 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
delicious food and great service. our server and all staff were extremely attentive and on top of food allergies we had mentioned when they brought each dish out.
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Randy VIP
Greater Boston14 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Toro is consistently one of the very best dining experiences in Boston. A+
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emin
Washington DC1 review
3.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
The food was good. However, the service was slow. We sat down, and we didn't have the serving plates or napkins, so we had to ask for them. They didn't really clear the tables, and it took 10 minutes to get the check. On top of all that, one of the umbrellas flew away, and the wind almost hit us. I am not sure if I will go back.
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Nicole
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best restaurant we’ve been to in a long time. We sat at the bar and the service was excellent. The food smelled and tasted amazing. I can’t wait to go back and try dishes I saw around me. Staff was both friendly and professional.
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Fernando
Greater Boston6 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best dining experience. Our server was super friendly, entertaining, and helpful in getting us to order the best food.
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alicia
Greater Boston1 review
3.0
Dined on May 5, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
the food wasnt bad but it wasnt like omg wow ykwim. the crab croquettes might be the best out of the things i ordered. garlic shrimp was like a 5.5, the bread with tomato and anchovies was like a solid 6.5, and the empenada solid 6. tip is to order the garlic shrimp and use the sauce for ur other bites lmao
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DillJ VIP
Greater Boston4 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food and service! It was a little frustrating at first people would not leave their table and they did not ask them to leave so we had to wait about 152-20 minutes for table when we need a reservation.
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Ellen VIP
Greater Boston9 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food, drinks and service. Music a bit loud.
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Rebecca VIP
San Francisco3 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Delicious food, great variety of options, and loved the sangria!
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Matthew
New York City2 reviews
2.0
Dined on April 30, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Our service was terrible. Our server did not come back a single time to ask us if we wanted more drinks or if we were enjoying our food. We were seated next to the host stand who happened to be the manager and overheard us looking for the server and she ended up taking care of us. Lots of the food was under seasoned and we had better versions of these dishes other places. Cocktails were not wonderful either and their spirits list is very limited. Disappointed.
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FAQs

Toro is rated 4.7 stars by 145 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

May 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 97 times today

Experiences are available.

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

Website
http://toro-restaurant.com/
Phone number
(617) 536-4300

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PINTXOS

Ventresca$8.00

Morcilla$8.00

Txistorra y Padron$5.00

Queso de Tetilla (v)$6.00

JAMÓNES Y QUESOS

Jamón Serrano$15.00

Jamón Ibérico$24.00

Chorizo d'España$14.00

Manchego (v)$9.00

Idiazabal (v)$10.00

Valdeón Blue (v)$10.00

Meat & Cheese Board$38.00

TAPAS PEQUEÑAS

Aceitunas (v)$9.00

Almendras (v)$9.00

Ostra$4.00

Boquerones$12.00

Escalivada Catalana (v)$10.00

Pan con Tomate (v)$8.00

Dátiles con Jamón$16.00

TAPAS DEL MAR

Atún Crudo$20.00

Vieiras Crudo$22.00

Croquetas de Bacalao$16.00

Gambas al Ajillo$19.00

Mejillones$16.00

Pulpo a la Plantxa$21.00

TAPAS DE LA TIERRA

Tortilla Española (v)$10.00

Patatas Bravas (v)$12.00

Maíz Asado (v)$12.00

Pimientos (v)$10.00

Setas y Huevo (v)$18.00

Bruselas (v)$16.00

Caña de Cabra (v)$17.00

Coliflor Frita (v)$14.00

TAPAS CON CARNE

Asado de Huesos$21.00

Hamburguesas$16.00

Filete a la Plantxa$21.00

Empanada$14.00

Pato con Membrillo$18.00

Cachete de Res$24.00

PLATOS GRANDES

Paella de Verduras (v)$36.00

Paella Valenciana$46.00

POSTRES

Scoop of Sorbet$5.00

Tarta de Queso$12.00

Churros$10.00

Pudin de Pan$12.00

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