Overview

Opened in 2005 by acclaimed chefs Ken Oringer and Jamie Bissonnette, Toro has established itself as Boston's premier destination for Barcelona-style tapas. Located in the South End, this energetic restaurant captures the essence of a Spanish tapas bar while incorporating New England ingredients. The restaurant's popularity exploded after both chefs won James Beard Awards, and they've since expanded to New York City. Toro famously doesn't take reservations for dinner service, resulting in notoriously long waits that can stretch beyond three hours on busy nights, with diners lining up before opening to secure a spot.