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Toro

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Spanish Restaurant, Tapas Restaurant, and Cocktail Bar$$$$

Chelsea, New York

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Toro

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EaterSeptember 8, 2016
This sprawling Meatpacking restaurant accommodates parties of up to 16 in its main dining room, seven days a week. Guests have the option to sit at the stunning Chef's Table. Read more
The Corcoran GroupOctober 9, 2013
This new Chelsea hotspot serves up some of the best tapas in the city, with one of the most extensive menus we've seen. Don't miss the veal sweetbreads, blowfish tails, and duck wing drumettes.
EaterApril 6, 2016
The menu at Toro is a heady mix of traditional tapas and original creations. Standouts on the 60 + item menu include the carabineros, the pig ear terrine, and the octopus with potatoes. Read more
ThrillistSeptember 24, 2013
They describe the duck wing drumettes as almost a reworked Spanish version of Peking duck, thanks to sea salt, sesame seeds, and a quince glaze. Epic. Read more
Time Out New YorkAugust 5, 2014
The last Boston import with as much hype as Toro was Babe Ruth. Our Food & Drink Award Winner for Best New Import, Toro impresses with their twist on Spanish tapas. Try the plancha-seared octopus. Read more
harryhOctober 7, 2014
It was really good, but not quite amazing. The seats at the plancha bar aren't actually the best in the house as they don't really cook much food there. Get a caviar, egg & uni spoon. It's worth it.
HOBNOB MagazineApril 7, 2015
Cool industrial space with an extensive menu of tapas and larger Spanish dishes. Order the Panceta de Cerdo, a crispy pork belly. Careful of the flash fried shishito, you might get a super hot one!
AngieMarch 9, 2019
Papas bravas, pulpo, berenjena, foie gras tonkatsu... Phenomenal. You can taste the complexity in every bite. To drink, I had & loved “the one in the grapefruit”—so refreshing. Top notch service, too.
Serious EatsNovember 4, 2013
Paellas are the best way to feed a hungry group. Small will fill up two or three people, while large can feed four to six. The snail and rabbit is the most interesting.
Renaud #September 29, 2018
Get a reservation at the kitchen counter and watch the chefs at work. Everything is tasty, get the octopus (pictured) or the garlic shrimp 🦐
Tom YoonNovember 5, 2013
Been a fan of the original in Boston for a long time. The pimientos, cauliflower, mushrooms, blood sausage and Jamon iberico are amazing. If your tastes are vanilla, the corn and the sliders are good.
Michael Fox-RabinovitzJanuary 9, 2016
Really great place, lobster paella, foie Gras, pigs ear, garlic shrimp, uni sandwich and chocolate dessert with olive ice cream.
Bin YangNovember 23, 2013
Caitlin is the beverage director and she is awesome! Highly recommend the live sea urchin, blowfish tails, sage leaves stuffed with chicken liver, and definitely hit up the lobster or rabbit paella.
Michelle SibleyNovember 2, 2013
Must get: corn smothered in a creamy cheesy amazing sauce, and the figs with jamon and blue cheese and nuts. Overall, good place, decent food, great service, worth a visit but BE PREPARED TO SPEND.
Jeff ChaMarch 8, 2015
Beware being seated by the door or next to bar area...request main dining room area if you don't people walking over you while you dine.
Tessa SpycherSeptember 24, 2013
Hard to go wrong with anything on the menu. Personally loved the octopus, croquetas, deviled eggs, foie gras, and blow fish tails. Can't wait to come back and try more! The paella looked yummy.
Nicolette RomeroJanuary 10, 2016
Stand out tapas spot! The corn on the cob will blow your mind. The bacalao fritters, octopus, tuna tartare and shishito peppers should also be on your list to order!
Claire J SongJune 3, 2015
t-down affairs for up to 120 people. The duo also prepares paellas for weddings, including one that’s made with black truffles and lobster. Pricing starts at $85 to $145 per person.
Ernesto GutierrezMarch 10, 2016
Asado de huesos (get two of those), foie gras, Gambas al ajillo (different take on the classic). Skip the jamón ibérico de Fermín, not worth the money for the quality. Ambiance is amazing!
John ShiSeptember 1, 2017
Get the bone marrow then ask for the bone marrow luge after you're done: it's a shot of sherry that cuts through the rest of the fat and slurps right into ure belly
Wilson ZhouAugust 8, 2014
Yellow peaches get roasted in lemon verbena and thyme brown-butter, then topped with yogurt mousse, orgeat-macerated cherries, and strawberry-and-white-chocolate crumble. Roasted Peaches
Mary LiSeptember 14, 2016
Love it here! Everything I had was superb. Nothing was short of expectations and we were stuffed afterward. We had yellowtail, octopus, bone marrow and a paella. 💙
Emily WilsonApril 22, 2016
Standout dishes include jamon iberico, yellowtail crudo, uni bocadillos, salad with tahini dressing, and the soft goat cheese dish.
Rose AhnOctober 26, 2013
Great ambiance, great drinks and wine selection! The mackerel tartare is surprisingly light and not fishy at all - def a must order! The churros on the other hand is not very memorable.
amNewYorkAugust 4, 2014
The mini Hamburguesas were such a beloved item on the menu at the original Toro in Boston, the chefs had to put them on the menu at Toro NYC. Read more
The New YorkerOctober 28, 2013
“Devilled eggs topped with salty slivers of conserved tuna belly are hard to argue with, and it’s easy to imagine eating ten of the warm Medjool dates” Read more
Matthew GordonJanuary 11, 2017
We had the Chef's Selection. I can't remember the last time I had a meal this disappointing. Food ranged from acceptable to outright disgusting. I would love to know how this place is so well rated.
refinery29August 3, 2014
James Beard Award-winning chef Ken Oringer and Food & Wine Best New Chef Jamie Bissonnette offer crispy-fried blowfish tails dusted with Moroccan spices. Read more
Minka Monica LiFebruary 17, 2015
Excellent tapas place with cool ambience. Good for groups and social purposes but not a quiet sit-down dinner. I really liked the Brussels sprouts and jamon
Hr RyuNovember 27, 2013
ORDER: Smoked duck drumettes, salt-cod fritters, grilled cuttlefish, lobster-and-black-truffle paella, patatas bravas, sea urchin and miso butter sandwich, smoked eggplant salad.
CassidyNovember 13, 2013
The food is pretty stellar but the ambiance is untsa untsa thanks to the nearby meatpacking crowd. Try the foie gras, brussels sprouts, bone marrow (yes, I like animal fat)
AmateurConciergeDecember 17, 2017
Party atmosphere and the food is fine. Totally average on all accounts but a solid pregame move
Eric VenkerAugust 19, 2014
An unbelievably great meal. If you have a group of 4, just order a bunch of tapas to start and get paella or the steak as a main to share.
MarcSeptember 23, 2013
Tasting Table: Boston's beloved tapas spot in Chelsea... menu includes smoked duck drumettes with a membrillo glaze and pig's ear terrine with king crab and yuzu
Avin NarasimhanJanuary 22, 2015
Was happy to see this place arrive in nyc from Boston. Empanadas and the patatas bravas were excellent. And the space is great as well.
Camilla CSeptember 25, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Some delicious tapas here to be had... Would highly recommend the crispy veal sweetbreads, stuffed dates, and duck drummettes. Wash down with some good priorat.
Joe JunterealSeptember 29, 2013
Def order the salt cod fritters and the foie gras skewer. And get the Verdad Y Amor cocktail. Also noticed plugs at the bar where you could charge your phone.
S. FanSeptember 25, 2013
Sit at the munchie counter and you will have an experience similar to the one at Japanese restaurant - watching all the actions.
LaDawn Penigar-MitchellJuly 24, 2016
The paella is a MUST! Other notable dishes are the corn, chorizo and potatoes!
A A.May 24, 2018
Expensive spoon but you should try! Just I hope they have a good glass of champagne to enjoy with this awesome spoon.
CoverDecember 10, 2013
Be adventurous. The crazier it sounds, the better it tastes: smoked duck drumettes,bone marrow with beef cheek jam, tripe w/ blood sausage. Pay with Cover and skip waiting for the check!
John ANovember 15, 2014
Lively and loud tapas restaurant with some unique dishes. Smoked eggplant is good, get the corn "off" the cob if you are wearing anything nice. Expensive wines.
Cyndi BerzowDecember 27, 2013
Sea urchin and miso butter sandwhich is a must have as well as the tuna, the blowfish tails and pig head. FYI they will de-cob the corn, #amen.
GothamistJune 1, 2016
A trio of sangrias are on offer at this Chelsea tapas spot, all of which can be transformed into Sangria Slushies ($14) if the mood strikes. Read more
Theresa RoldanAugust 21, 2014
One of the best tapas bars I have ever been too. Very spacious and very delicious food options. Seriously, amazing food! Try everything!
AleSeptember 18, 2017
Great place, the duck os a must!!!also get the ocupus, and the dátiles!
Kiwi WangOctober 4, 2016
Forget the fancy uni caviar spoon. Get the squid ink risotto and the cocks comb with mushrooms. Out of this world.
Pablo DouzoglouJune 27, 2015
Lamb blood sausage is delicious, the setas (mushroom with egg) also a must, and don't get em without the cocks comb.
Meredith MeyerDecember 12, 2014
Dinner and atmosphere was incredible. The menu is so expansive - just have the chefs order for you. You won't be disappointed.
Evonne CNovember 20, 2013
Order the crazy stuff like tripe with blood pudding. Octopus. And go for the classics like paella and the rib eye. Just eat it all...!

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