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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 80 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 191 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
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Toro delights with its vibrant atmosphere and flavorful Spanish tapas. Reviewers praise the "outstanding" food and "amazing service," with standout dishes like paella, gambas al ajillo, and corn. While some found it noisy, the lively vibe adds to the fun. A must-visit for tapas lovers seeking a memorable dining experience.
191 Reviews
  1. Anand VIP

    Greater Boston29 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great service, good tapas, options for wine by the glass is limited and not great.

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  2. Adam

    London3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is incredible at Toro! We will definitely return to try some of the other things on the menu.

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  3. Harry

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Every small plate was distinct and memorable. The service is very attentive and the food came out when it was ready, which was great. Fun and very tasty experience.

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  4. Denise

    Greater Boston5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    The food is unparalleled at Toro. Everything was delicious/outstanding . However, the outdoor back patio is gone and the front outside dining has zero atmosphere. Not that it’s much better inside as it was extremely loud, dark and very warm. The server was great when he came around but he appeared to be stretched thin. When you spend that much money (almost $500 for 4 people), you want everything to be right.

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  5. Robert VIP

    Greater Boston11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Superb tapas. Highlights - a burrata with very fresh, marinated peaches, plums and cucumbers with crushed pistachios, oysters with a watermelon mignonette and a perfect tuna tartare.

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  6. DAVID

    Virginia1 review

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We ate at Toro for our anniversary, and the staff made a great effort to make it a special occasion for us. They had a special menu printed, and also gave us a nice polaroid photo at the end. Genuinely a nice and pleasant staff, and they know the menu well and can sell the food bc they really seem to like it. Some of the dishes were outstanding; the burrata w/ peaches and plums was amazingly inventive (it didn't sound good to me based on the menu description, but the waiter recommended it, and he was right), and the churros were better than any that i had in Madrid, let alone in the US. The octopus is also cooked perfectly, and it goes really well w/ the potatoes. A few nits that made it less than perfect. 1) they could use some sort of a sun shade bc it was a sunny day and the glare was really annoying some of the diners. 2) there were flies flying around and bothering us. 3) the music was too loud for my taste and not the kind of music that makes the atmosphere better.

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  7. Jamie VIP

    Greater Boston15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous meal with family and out of town guests. Highly recommend!

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  8. Kyle

    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Favorite restaurant in Boston. Food and service are outstanding every single time we are there!

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  9. Wagner

    Greater Boston1 review

    3.0

    Dined on July 5, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Too many people but not enough staff. The service could have been better and the food did not make up for it.

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  10. Laurie VIP

    Central Kentucky24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wide variety of dishes, great wines, super lively and fun joint!

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FAQs

Toro is rated 4.7 stars by 191 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 80 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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