(617) 536-4300
1704 Washington St
Boston,
MA
02118
42.3372
-71.0761
Neighborhoods: Harrison Lenox, South End
What People Are Saying About Toro
The Editor
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Citysearch
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…
Great place but we felt sick afterward
by bostonmark at Citysearch
My wife and I have been here for the 2nd time because we thought it was such a cool place with awesome food. Had a great time and if you want to feel "in the know", than this is the place. Its even packed on a random Tuesday evening!
But this time my wife and I went home and felt really sick afterward. Im not saying its food poisoning but it definitely had in impact. It could be the 2lbs of butter on the corn and other tapas. Who knows!?
We will try it again and hope we get home without hugging the porcelain god.
- Pros: Atmosphere, drink menu, food
- Cons: Wait times...no res accepted
Great food, mediocre service
by sparrowwithabell at Citysearch
I can't comment the authenticity but I think Toro so far is the best when compared to Dali or Tapeo. The food are much delicately prepared and .. adventurous. I think the corn, beef tongue, octopus cerviche are some of the best to name a few. I have been back there more than a couple of times.
The cons are: no reservation. And, they don't seat until all the parties show up. It's hard for a large group. It's true the service aren't that great, but I tend to ignore them (even they might be rushing me..) For the food, I'm willing to put up with this. To get a seat promptly, I tend to go there around 5.45 p.m., after that, there is a long wait ...
- Pros: Food
- Cons: service, no reservation
Tapas that turns you on
by LorrieP at Citysearch
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.
- Pros: Hot vibe, awesome wine, delicious food
- Cons: They forgot to bring one of the things we ordered
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.
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Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard
Catering Services:
Restaurant Special Features:
Late Night Dining, Brunch, People Watching, Dine At The Bar, Bar Scene, Notable Wine List
Cuisine:
Smoking Permitted:
No













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