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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
11:30 PM
Booked 66 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.

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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • 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.

What 125 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
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Toro is a standout Boston favorite known for its "amazing food" and vibrant atmosphere. The "incredible service" complements a menu featuring must-tries like paella and creative tapas. While the ambiance is lively and bustling, it's "great for a night out," though some may find it "a bit loud."

125 Reviews
  1. Shawn

    New York City2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 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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  2. Sandra

    Vancouver2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 4 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. Steven

    New York City10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Toro is one of our favorite restaurants when we visit Boston from Providence. Food is always great, especially their Paella!

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  7. David Esteban

    Greater Boston5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing Luiz was our server very professional. Love this place!!

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  8. Faye VIP

    New York City11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Recommended to us by a friend and so glad we stopped in - everything was delicious! Great experience.

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  9. Rory VIP

    N. Ireland20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place is amazing!! I recommend the pimientos, patatas bravas, salt cod croquettes, empanada, gambas, and the meat/seafood paella. Great service and lively atmosphere.

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  10. sharon VIP

    Greater Boston13 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The Music was loud which made people speak loudly. Hard to even hear our waitstaff. The food and drinks were good. Overall a good outing, but not outstanding.

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FAQs

Toro is rated 4.7 stars by 125 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 66 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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