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Toro

1704 Washington St
Boston, MA 02118
Phone: (617) 536-4300
Toro
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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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.

User Reviews for Toro

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

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.

4 Star Rating: Recommended

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

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Editor's Review

One of the city's most acclaimed chefs sets up shop in the South End.  See the full editorial review.

Insider Tips

What to Drink

Oenophiles select from an all-Spanish wine list.

More Insider Tips

Restaurant Information

Smoking

  • No

Parking

  • Street
  • Valet

Hours

  • Mon-Sat 4:30pm-1am
  • Sun 10:30am-1:30pm, 4:30pm-1am

Dress Code

  • Casual

Cuisines

  • Tapas / Small Plates
  • Spanish

Payment Types

  • MasterCard
  • American Express
  • Visa
  • Discover
  • Cash

Meal Price

  • $$

Amenities

  • Late Night Dining
  • Notable Wine List
  • Dine at the Bar
  • Bar Scene
  • People Watching
  • Brunch

Recognition for Toro

2007 Editorial Winner - Trendy Scene
2006 Editorial Winner - Bar Scene

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