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Toro

Toro

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Spanish Restaurant, Tapas Restaurant, and Cocktail Bar$$$$
Chelsea, New York
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  • Doctore A.
    Doctore AguacateJanuary 17, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    A bottle of wine, sea urchin, octopus, mushrooms, and bone marrow. Toss in pork belly and it might just be the best meal of the week.
  • Cover
    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!
  • Meredith M.heart icon on user image
    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.
  • nvs
    nvsSeptember 10, 2019
    Authentic tapas. Try the bone marrow and corn dishes!
  • Jen H.heart icon on user image
    Jen HarveyDecember 19, 2017
    Bone marrow was, is and always will be my favorite. Also garlic shrimp and grapefruit cocktail were next level
  • Evonne C.
    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...!
  • Miguel L.heart icon on user image
    Miguel LopezMay 21, 2016
    Probably the best paella I've had in New York. Great crispy bottom. Nice sidra collection, too.
  • Pablo D.heart icon on user image
    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.
  • Danielle B.heart icon on user image
    Danielle BrizelAugust 26, 2016
    Great food, great atmosphere. Great dishes - pan con tomate, hamachi, shrimp tapas, uni sandwich
  • Phil T.
    Phil TorontoAugust 9, 2014
    You should add the ribeye to your table's order because it's the right thing to do
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    TiffanyNovember 19, 2015
    Tapas food and extremely small portions so get a lot of food if you have a big group. Also get the paellas but they do have a longer wait.
  • Phil K.heart icon on user image
    Phil KatzMarch 30, 2016
    Large menu, but somehow everything is on point. Whatever you do, make sure to end the night with the churros.
  • Melody A.
    Melody AngelesJanuary 6, 2015
    Very mediocre tapas I would say... Aside from the very industrial-like huge space I would say nothing amazing really...What was amazing was them charging us a full bottle of alcohol by mistake😨😱😠😡
  • Clayton
    ClaytonSeptember 19, 2019
    Skip the paella and focus on small plates - and grab a porron!
  • Nancy C.heart icon on user image
    Nancy CadetJanuary 19, 2017
    Super delicious night! Fun date night or out with friends....Jennifer was amazing!!!!
  • Erika D.heart icon on user image
    Erika DjerfJuly 14, 2016
    Must order the Octopus & hamburguesas. Go with 3+ people so you can share and try more.
  • Aryan J.heart icon on user image
    Aryan JAugust 28, 2014
    If you're wondering what the ONE thing from the menu that you NEED to get is, it's the foie gras. Trust me on this one.
  • Chelsea B.heart icon on user image
    Chelsea BalkanMarch 2, 2014
    #FabuLIST #DubiDO duck drumpettes, cauliflower, corn on the cob, atun crudo, and sliders. My fav drink is the tequila ginger.
  • Akua A.
    Akua AidooJanuary 1, 2015
    Tapas win! The Bone Marrow was strange but the cheese, and the skirt steak were yummy. Pork belly ok
  • Stephanie A.heart icon on user image
    Stephanie AnneAugust 23, 2015
    Tuna tartare, octopus salad, tomato toast, and the most delish summer squash of life!
  • Jeff S.heart icon on user image
    Jeff SolomonFebruary 15, 2019
    Everything is good. If it’s your birthday, they give you free Spanish champagne
  • Denise L.
    Denise LNovember 19, 2014
    Large tapas menu, good for groups. Try the uni panini with miso butter. Sangria packs a punch.
  • kat d.
    kat duqueNovember 22, 2013
    Skip the traditional tapas (there are better places in Chelsea for those) and go for the more interesting stuff. The atun crudo may have changed my life.
  • S. F.
    S. FanSeptember 25, 2013
    Get the uni on a spoon!! Thank me after you get the foodgasm!
  • Jasmin E.
    Jasmin EsquivelJune 2, 2014
    Softshell crab sandwiches. Do it! Tuna tar tar and shishito peppers are also delicious.
  • Naeem I.heart icon on user image
    Naeem IshaqJuly 27, 2016
    This place was fantastic. Nice ambiance and great food, although a bit pricey.
  • Meg F.
    Meg FarmerJune 12, 2015
    Chefs table for a bday party is great. Sits up to 24 and there's no shortage of food.
  • Lindsay C.heart icon on user image
    Lindsay COctober 14, 2016
    Delicious tapas. Don't miss the octopus, mushrooms and paella.
  • Rachael M.
    Rachael MJanuary 19, 2014
    Amazing and massive room in the back (entrance on 16th st) perfect for private events.
  • Nicole
    NicoleMarch 22, 2015
    Good but not the best tapas I've had in NYC. Would not come back, but does have a very cool atmosphere and was a good one-time experience.
  • Marie L.heart icon on user image
    Marie La RueNovember 4, 2018
    Large, loud, flashy. Expensive wine list by NY standards. Modern American twist on tapas. Highlights were pan de tomate and squash. Inefficient service.
  • Lilyheart icon on user image
    LilyJune 11, 2016
    Shishito peppers and octopus. Come with a group for an optimal sharing experience.
  • Thomas V.heart icon on user image
    Thomas Vander SticheleOctober 17, 2014
    The traditional tapas have twists that don't make them better - for example the mush they call escalivada. The more experimental ones are better, but can be hit and miss.
  • @JaumePrimeroheart icon on user image
    @JaumePrimeroOctober 12, 2013
    Deviled eggs topped with toro tuna. Mind = blown.
  • Ejay S.
    Ejay SantanaOctober 5, 2013
    A little expensive for the small tapas... I guess you are paying for the experience and ambiance... I will say they were delicious... But $80 for 4 tapas and one glass of wine just doesn't seem right
  • Yevhen N.heart icon on user image
    Yevhen NakonechnyiJanuary 7, 2019
    Foie Gras is awesome there.
  • Sherina D.heart icon on user image
    Sherina DavisJune 30, 2017
    OMG! Pure deliciousness in your mouth. The staff are everything!
  • Allison
    AllisonDecember 29, 2014
    Patatas bravas and Brussels sprouts were my favorites. Great service.
  • Jorge F.
    Jorge FarfanJanuary 4, 2014
    Fantastic food and atmosphere...wait staff is Amazing! Gives Boqueria a run for the money!!
  • Lida W.heart icon on user image
    Lida WangOctober 10, 2016
    Great tapas. The shrimp and the Spanish jamón are supreme.
  • Davy R.heart icon on user image
    Davy R.December 17, 2015
    Nice look&feel. Super friendly staff. Good selection of tapas. Fair prices! Bit too salty though.
  • Jeanne C.heart icon on user image
    Jeanne ChoSeptember 13, 2016
    Salty dishes and patatas bravas were like diner home fries; strange ambience created via 90s R&B, pop, and gangster rap.
  • Katie
    KatieJanuary 9, 2014
    Hardest restaurant to get into, literally. Push the red door and use all your strength to pull open the second door.
  • Uwvie O.
    Uwvie ObodoAugust 10, 2014
    The food is great, booze also top notch. Upscale and pleasant
  • Wook C.heart icon on user image
    Wook ChoiJune 17, 2014
    Amazing razor clam, Lobster Paella with truffles and morels!!
  • suneelheart icon on user image
    suneelAugust 1, 2014
    SMOKED DUCK DRUMMETES are amazing. order 20. lobster paella not worth it.
  • Mike L.heart icon on user image
    Mike LJuly 8, 2016
    Paella is fantastic and good for a group
  • Tim C.heart icon on user image
    Tim ClarkeFebruary 2, 2015
    The paella is amazing!!
  • Barry G.heart icon on user image
    Barry GuettlerJanuary 19, 2018
    Best Tapas I've had in NYC in years!
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    ToroJune 4, 2016
    Toro has an amazing chefs table for large groups of 10-14.
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