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Toro

Toro

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Spanish Restaurant, Tapas Restaurant, and Cocktail Bar$$$$
Chelsea, New York
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  • The Corcoran Group
    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.
  • Eater
    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
  • Eater
    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
  • Serious Eats
    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.
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    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.
  • HOBNOB Magazine
    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!
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    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.
  • Time Out New York
    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
  • Thrillist
    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
  • Renaud #.
    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 Y.
    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 F.heart icon on user image
    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.
  • Tessa S.
    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.
  • Ernesto G.heart icon on user image
    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!
  • Nicolette R.heart icon on user image
    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!
  • amNewYork
    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
  • Michelle S.
    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.
  • Emily W.heart icon on user image
    Emily WilsonApril 22, 2016
    Standout dishes include jamon iberico, yellowtail crudo, uni bocadillos, salad with tahini dressing, and the soft goat cheese dish.
  • Reserve
    ReserveMarch 17, 2016
    Toro in NYC prepares razor clams with piquillo pepper, garlic and lemon — perfect for sharing with friends and a glass of sangria. Read more
  • Mary L.heart icon on user image
    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. 💙
  • Bin Y.heart icon on user image
    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.
  • Rose A.
    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.
  • Wilson Z.
    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
  • Jeff C.heart icon on user image
    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.
  • Minka Monica L.
    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 R.
    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.
  • John S.heart icon on user image
    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
  • Marc
    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
  • The New Yorker
    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
  • refinery29
    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
  • Matthew G.
    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.
  • Camilla C.heart icon on user image
    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.
  • Cassidy
    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)
  • Eric V.
    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.
  • Avin N.heart icon on user image
    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.
  • Claire J S.
    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.
  • Theresa R.heart icon on user image
    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!
  • Andrea B.heart icon on user image
    Andrea BarrezuetaSeptember 10, 2014
    Def on the expensive side but pretty yummy. Forgo the classics and go for the twists although in the end everything is twisted and delicious.
  • Joe J.
    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.
  • John A.heart icon on user image
    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.
  • Gothamist
    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
  • AmateurConciergeheart icon on user image
    AmateurConciergeDecember 17, 2017
    Party atmosphere and the food is fine. Totally average on all accounts but a solid pregame move
  • Cyndi B.
    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.
  • LaDawn P.heart icon on user image
    The paella is a MUST! Other notable dishes are the corn, chorizo and potatoes!
  • Kiwi W.heart icon on user image
    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.
  • @HungryEditor B.
    Paella with lobster & truffle, bone marrow, and uni toast are my top selects.
  • A A.heart icon on user image
    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.
  • Tom W.heart icon on user image
    Tom WahlinDecember 10, 2013
    The Erizos Con Caviar is one of the best bites in the city. Don't forget to use Cover!
  • Aleheart icon on user image
    AleSeptember 18, 2017
    Great place, the duck os a must!!!also get the ocupus, and the dátiles!
  • S. F.
    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.
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