Toro
Boston, MA 02118
Phone: (617) 536-4300
- Price:
- $$
- Cross Street:
- Massachusetts Avenue
- Best of Citysearch:
- Trendy Scene 2007, Bar Scene 2006
- Hours:
- Mon-Sat 4:30pm-1am, Sun 10:30am-1:30pm, 4:30pm-1am
Editorial Review for Toro – by Citysearch Staff
In Short
Chef Ken Oringer hopes to replicate the success of Clio and Uni, his pair of award-winning Back Bay restaurants, with this stylish tapas bar. Located on the edge of the South End, just north of Massachusetts Ave., Toro lists its daily menu on a large chalkboard, and communal tables only add to the social vibe that most tapas spots enjoy. Typical menu items include salt cod fritters, rainbow beet salad and griddled cuttlefish.
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Insider Tips
What to DrinkOenophiles select from an all-Spanish wine list.
The ExtrasSunday brunch, offered from 10:30am-1:30pm, features breakfast tartines and huevos revueltos.
User Reviews for Toro
04/08/2008 Posted by jasinthebean
I have dined at Toro more than a few times. It is without a doubt one of my fave places to eat in the city. I always get great service here, and it is always fun to see what new dishes have been added to the menu. I eat here about once a month, and have yet to be disappointed. Great front of the house staff + great cocktails+ amazing nibble= Toro. Best tapas around, hands down! Viva la Toro! ¡Coma aquí, usted lo amará!
Pros: Great food, drinks, and service. Fun scene, cool neighborhood.
Cons: nothing, except having to wait for a table, even on a Sunday night.
02/19/2008 Posted by AugustK
I went here with some girls to celebrate a birthday. We went on a Monday night and didn't think it would be crowded, but thank god we got there before 8...or we would have been waiting. The waitress was prompt at first and recommended some great drinks to start out. The "hue-ball sangria" was delicious, but took forever to get it. We ordered a few tapas for the table (corn, artichokes, croquetas, veggie dish, etx) and finished off with a plate of cheese, which all came out quickly, but the waitress was no where to be found to order more drinks. The tapas were great and just enough to keep us satisfied and not too full. The corn was the best I've ever had and we were tempted to order a second plate of it. Definitely recommend this place, but be aware the service isn't the best.
Pros: corn, Spanish setting
Cons: Service
