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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

Apr 29, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 65 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.

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.

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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 131 people are saying

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

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Toro offers "amazing food" with standout dishes like paella and maíz asado. The vibrant atmosphere is lively, though some find the music too loud and tables a bit cramped. Service is often praised as attentive and friendly. Despite minor drawbacks, it remains a "favorite restaurant" for many in Boston.

131 Reviews

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Ashley
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We ate our dinner at the bar and had a view of the whole place including the kitchen beyond the bar. The staff was happy and friendly and the food fantastic!
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Joseph
Greater Boston1 review
3.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Ordered 7 dishes and they were Underwhelming. The highlight was the sardine, tomatoes toast.
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Dayra VIP
Greater Boston3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We LOVE toro, every time it is an amazing experience.
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Mehek
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Had a great dinner meal here with my husband and would definitely go back! We got bar seats which were cozy, and we received excellent service from the bartenders who did a great job of checking in with us while tending to the bar simultaneously. The food and drinks were both awesome; favorite dishes of the night were the roasted carrots and grilled octopus, with special mention to the steak tartare which was prepared differently than most places. Definitely would go back here again with a bigger group to try more tapas and the paella!
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Kimberley
San Francisco1 review
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Food was good, the corn was out of this world! Choice of music is bizarre and played very loudly which kind of ruined the vibe for us.
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Shawn
New York City2 reviews
3.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Great food and decent service from host stand to table. However the experience fell short pretty quickly after being seated. This is not a restaurant that should be squeezing 75+ covers in at once. Very minimal table space considering it’s a tapas restaurant. Our server had to drag the whole table just to seat the other guest. Props to the chefs and their team for presenting a great product, but the value is disappointing compared to local competitors. If this restaurant can scale its design it will be a HUGE hit across the city, as long as pricing is adjusted and atmosphere is managed accordingly.
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Sandra
Vancouver2 reviews
3.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
The food at Toro’s was great EXCEPT the service was so awful, it gave the food and the ambience a bad taste. The waiter we had was terrible and didn’t care at all about our experience, level of comfort, or overall satisfaction. Before we left the restaurant, I made mentioned to the hostess as I just couldn’t leave without saying something. Needless to say our tips reflected his terrible customer service.
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Lisa
London2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such a great restaurant. Food amazing, staff and service bang on .
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Jennifer
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on April 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Bartender was excellent and explained how to order to tapas. The drinks and dishes were delicious. The 90’s rap and hip hop mix was slamming.
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Nicola
Manchester3 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 16, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We got seated an hour earlier than our reservation which was extremely helpful so we appreciated that! Great atmosphere, lovely staff. Food was tasty if small portion sizes and all came out individually - would have been better if a couple more came out together. Really enjoyed it though.
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FAQs

Toro is rated 4.7 stars by 131 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Apr 29, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 65 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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