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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
7:00 PM
Booked 82 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 140 people are saying

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

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
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

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.

140 Reviews
  1. alicia

    Greater Boston1 review

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  2. DillJ VIP

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    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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  3. Ellen VIP

    Greater Boston9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    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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  4. 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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  5. 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.

    1 person found this helpful

  6. Julio

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Toro Boston was a highlight of my trip! The tapas were bursting with flavor—perfectly cooked and beautifully presented. As a vegetarian, I was impressed by the options. The grilled street corn, wild mushrooms with manchego, and patatas bravas were all standouts. While it’s a Spanish spot known for meats, their veggie dishes held their own. Great vibes, attentive service, and definitely worth the visit!

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  7. Ashley

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    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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  8. K

    New York City1 review

    2.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    It was bad. The server spilled drinks on the girl next to our table twice.

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  9. Joseph

    Greater Boston1 review

    3.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    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.

    1 person found this helpful

  10. Dayra VIP

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    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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FAQs

Toro is rated 4.7 stars by 140 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 82 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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