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1704 Washington St
Boston, MA 02118 42.3372 -71.0761

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Neighborhoods: Harrison Lenox, South End

What People Are Saying About Toro

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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…

4 Star Rating: Recommended

07/11/09

Great food, mediocre service

by sparrowwithabell

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
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

05/22/09

Tapas that turns you on

by LorrieP

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
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

03/31/09

Spain was never this good

by Plunkadelic

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.

  • Pros: The amazing little plates, especially the corn
  • Cons: Well, it's too crowded

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.

Category:

Restaurants

Payment Methods:

American Express, Discover, Visa, MasterCard

Smoking Permitted:

No

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