Toro

(617) 536-4300

1704 Washington St
Boston, MA 02118 42.3372 -71.0761

Neighborhoods: Harrison Lenox, South End

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Last updated 6.11.09

Toro

What People Are Saying About Toro

The Editor

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Chef/Owner Ken Oringer replicates the success of Clio and Uni, his pair of award-winning Back Bay restaurants, with this stylish, open-kitchen tapas bar. Refreshingly located on the gritty-meets-gentrification edge of the South End, Toro lists its daily menu on a large chalkboard, and communal tables only add to the effusive social vibe. You can bet on most evenings thronged with guests, happily nibbling from plates of filled dates wrapped in ham, octopus ceviche or the cult-favorite grilled corn. The bar's drinks are first-rate, from a smart wine list to excellent cocktails ranging from classic Calimocho to a heady Ward 8.

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LorrieP

May 22, 2009

We tried this amazing little place for the first time, and we had a fantastic night which started with delicious red wine. You get the impression from the decor and general vibe that you really are in Spain, and the food is certainly delicious. We did an assortment of tapas plates and desserts and almost all of them were very good, particularly the Yellowfin tuna with citrus and soy. However, if you are a vegetarian, there are not a ton of choices if you don't eat fish.

Plunkadelic

March 31, 2009

It's always a party at Toro. It's a place where you can't help but have a good time, enjoy your friends, and feel the buzz.

BostonAshley

November 19, 2008

A great way to sample the delicious, creative dishes from Ken Orringer. I'm impressed each time with how many plates we get for what the bill totals to - a good deal for a high end place.

The Details on Toro

What to Drink:

Oenophiles select from an all-Spanish wine list.

The Extras:

Sunday brunch, offered from 10:30am-1:30pm, features breakfast tartines and huevos revueltos.

What to Drink:

Oenophiles can select from an all-Spanish wine list.

The Extras:

Sunday brunch features breakfast tartines and huevos revueltos. Spring for a bloody mary pitcher if you dare.

Save Money:

A great way to make friends with neighbors: Pabst Blue Ribbon tallboys are $1, and always available. The perpetual drink special is proudly displayed at the bar.

Smoking Permitted:

No

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