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Toro

Name: Toro
Address: 1704 Washington St 0, Boston, United States, 02118-3307
Telephone: (617) 536-4300
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

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$31 to $50

Tapas / Small Plates

1704 Washington St, 0, Boston, 02118-3307

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2 people

May 24, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 52 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 153 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
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Toro offers a vibrant dining experience with consistently "amazing food" and "attentive service." Known for its delicious tapas, standout dishes include the paella, grilled street corn, and empanadas. While the atmosphere is lively, some find it "too loud." Reservations are recommended for this popular Boston gem.

153 Reviews

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Owen
Greater Boston1 review
3.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Decent food tho not as good as i remember it to be and smaller portions than in years past. Good date spot vibe wise but wish music was just a bit less loud.
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Sara
Greater Boston1 review
2.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Talk about underwhelming. When I go to a highly rated restaurant, I expect to be excited by the creativity, adventurous dishes, and unique flavor combinations. What I got was plate after plate of food I could recreate at home very easily, and I am not an award winning chef. Why did the empanada taste like it had refried bean seasoning in it? Why was the bread clearly store bought, and not the good kind either but the generic brand? Why was a small plate of ham that wasn’t anything special $24? What a disappointing, expensive experience.
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Penny
Washington DC8 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We enjoyed the food. And the staff was so so accomodating and friendly. Highly recommend
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Kathleen VIP
San Francisco23 reviews
3.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Apparently booked a table at the bar, which literally meant the bar, not bar tables. For 5 people, it was very awkward. And for 5 people, why would the actual bar be an actual option. We haven’t seen out our daughter for the first time in 5 months, needless to say it was not the dining experience expected. Service was great, but unfortunately the food was mediocre, ordered pan con tomate, seafood paella, grilled octopus, ribs, but corn, crudo and steak were good.
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Eric
Greater Boston2 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great variety and every dish was excellent. Efficient and friendly service. Loud so difficult to hear if with a large group.
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Peter
Greater Boston1 review
4.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
An enjoyable meal at one of the Boston's great restaurants
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Gregory
Philadelphia8 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time dining at Toro. My wife and I both have our hair styled at “Anita Kurl Salon” across the street. We decided to make a night of it after my wife had her hair cut and styled this past Friday. We arrived a little early for our 8:15 reservation but the maitre de accommodated us and sat us outside on a balmy Friday evening. It was lovely. The food was incredible from start to finish. The smoked duck, the corn, the oysters, the potato and egg dish and our desserts were all fabulous! Our server was phenomenal! Friendly, attentive, funny and informative. We will be back, with more friends and family, for our next visit!
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Katherine VIP
Washington DC87 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 16, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I’ve been to Toro several times and the meal is always very delicious. The plates are smaller than some other tapas places but that’s great because you don’t walk away feeling too full. I really love the paella, the gambas, the tortilla espanola and the pan con tamate.
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Kevin
Greater Boston5 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
delicious food and great service. our server and all staff were extremely attentive and on top of food allergies we had mentioned when they brought each dish out.
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Randy VIP
Greater Boston14 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Toro is consistently one of the very best dining experiences in Boston. A+
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FAQs

Toro is rated 4.7 stars by 153 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

May 24, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 52 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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