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Toro

$31 to $50
Tapas / Small Plates

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 61 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Lively
  • 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

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

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.

What 86 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
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Toro in Boston offers "amazing food" and "great service," making it a top choice for tapas lovers. The "paella" and "bone marrow" are highly recommended. While the ambiance is "lively" and "fun," it can be "loud," and tables are "close together." Reservations are essential for this bustling spot.

86 Reviews
  1. Denis

    Greater Boston54 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great meal, great service, great vibe. Loved the music.

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  2. Sheila

    Greater Boston23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant accommodated us when we arrived an hour early. The pepper were amazing, as was the shrimp, octopus and steak! Drinks were great and the bartender was engaging! We will be back!

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  3. Heather VIP

    Chicago40 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Vibe is energetic & tables are squeezed tightly together. If you’re looking for something intimate, this isn’t the place. The food is phenomenal, so is the service.

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  4. JohnB

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the Sundays 80s face music! Keep it that way please.

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  5. Cindy

    New York City9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was delicious. Restaurant is in a small space. The tables were too close together as if we were sitting in a communal table and the noise level was high.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston1 review

    4.0

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious food but felt a little cramped. Overall good experience

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  7. Nicholas

    San Francisco1 review

    2.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    Food wasn’t the best. Way too loud and way too crowded. Too small of a place, would not recommend or return

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  8. Jason

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food here is always amazing! The paella is done correctly with a slightly burned bottom (Socarrat ) which if you haven’t had paella in Spain that’s correct way! You can have the Maíz Asado off the Cobb which is a game changer!!! Drinks are a bit pricey but worth it. Can’t wait to go back

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    New York City6 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We often scheduled Torro into our Boston trips as it was a family favorite. Unfortunately our last visit was very disappointing. The atmosphere and service was as good as our visits before however the quality of the food was no where close to our previous experiences where we couldn’t stop ordering more from the menu. Safe to say we won’t be going back.

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  10. Erika

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 20, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    The food and service were amazing, I’d been so excited to come here for a while and it definitely didn’t disappoint. The only thing I have to critique is the music that was being played. The decor and ambiance is such a cool vibe, it seemed like some fun Latin/spanish music would’ve been more appropriate versus random 2000’s pop songs (Nicki Minaj, Usher, etc). My boyfriend and I kept wondering what was going on with the music choices, not sure if this is typical or a one-off scenario. We still had a great experience and would love to come back but wanted to note the room for improvement!

    1 person found this helpful

FAQs

Toro is rated 4.7 stars by 86 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 61 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Toro

1704 Washington St, 0, Boston, 02118-3307

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
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