Toro NYC, nestled at the intersection of 10th Avenue and 15th Street, is a captivating tapas restaurant that stands out in the vibrant culinary landscape of New York City. With a menu filled with uniquely crafted tapas, patrons rave about the incredible food and presentation. Many diners, like Keira Chu, recommend sitting at the front for a more inviting ambiance, avoiding the darker bar area.
Exceptional service seems to be a hallmark at Toro, as highlighted by Matthew Arthur-Gray, who enjoyed a meticulously arranged tasting menu during a bachelor party. This attention to detail contributes to a lively atmosphere perfect for gatherings and romantic dinners alike. Kenny Altman echoes this sentiment, sharing his pleasure in both the generous portions and the skillful staff, particularly praising the attentive service from Ava.
Unique cocktail offerings further enhance the experience, as mentioned by George Lin, who highlights the knowledgeable staff ready to guide guests through the menu. Whether you seek a vibrant dining experience or intimate date night, Toro NYC is a destination worthy of your culinary journey. Each visit promises not just a meal, but a memorable experience that you'll be eager to revisit.
Amenities and More
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Service options
Offers takeaway
No delivery
Offerings
Serves alcohol
Serves beer
Serves cocktails
Serves coffee
Serves late-night food
Serves organic dishes
Serves small plates
Serves spirits
Serves vegetarian dishes
Serves wine
Dining options
Serves brunch
Serves dinner
Serves dessert
Has seating
Amenities
Has bar on site
Has toilet
Crowd
Family friendly
LGBTQ+ friendly
Transgender safe space
Planning
Accepts reservations
Children
High chairs available
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Reviews For Toro NYC
Keira Chu
Jun 10,2025
Fantastic food and service! For dinner, ask to sit at the front of the restaurant and not near the bar section as too dark.
Matthew Arthur-Gray
May 25,2025
This is a great restaurant. Came here as part of a bachelor party weekend and it was a blast. The service and food was exceptional. We had a wonderful tasting menu which was arranged in advance. The restaurant is unique, a little out of the way, but definitely worth it.
Kenny Altman
May 22,2025
Would give 10 stars if I could! One of the best dining experiences I've had in NYC. Incredible food with good portions and beautiful presentation. Wait staff was super friendly and informative, loved our server Ava and the excellent attention she paid to us. Will definitely be recommending to friends and absolutely will be returning here next time I'm in NY.
George Lin
May 21,2025
Great place with some pretty unique tapas plates - the workers are all very friendly and knowledgeable of the menu items. The cocktail options are pretty unique and creative as well. Overall was a great experience, definitely recommend if it fits your price range.
Alex Lee
May 12,2025
Kitchen bar is where you can see all the action. Staff are super friendly. Food is great. Perfect place for gathering and romantic dinner
Sarah Emily Oades
Apr 4,2025
Truely excellent dining experience. Came for a dinner with one other person on a Sunday night. We had the white Sangria and several small plates and a paella half portion. Mid range on pricing, great ambiance and very authentic cuisine. Gambia’s are a MUST.
Peter Ladenheim
Mar 30,2025
This is more than a restaurant, it is a dining experience! Specializing in spanish tapas (small plates), Toro brings the flavors and excitement of spanish cuisine to Manhattan's East Side. First off, the key to a great spanish tapas restaurant is fresh ingredients; of which I can't reiterate enough how fresh everything was. But what really set this place apart is how all of the little things they did made each dish come to life! I started with dates, stuffed with goat cheese and wrapped in bacon. The goat cheese added just the right amount of funk to stand up to the sweetness of the date and saltiness of the bacon. And the crisp bacon counterbalanced the creaminess of the cheese and the soft texture of the dates. Absolutely insane! The street corn stands up to any corn I've had anywhere in the world. Again, as fresh as can be! Great char, creamy aioli, sharp cheese, and a squeeze of lime to add an acidic note to cut through the richness of the aioli and cheese. The octopus was the second best I've ever had in my life. Octopus tends to be chewy but this was anything but. It was as tender as tender could be! It melted as soon as I took a bite. And the charred onions that were served with is had a great acidity and bite that didn't overpower the subtle octopus, but instead complimented it and enhanced the flavor. Empanadas were great; but even these were elevated with an insanely fresh and unique salsa verde unlike any I'd had before. The steak was cooked perfectly, it was amazingly tender, and again, the accoutrements set it apart! From the charred onions underneath to the crazy-good chimichurri, everything on the plate enhanced the flavor of the meat and gave textural balance to the dish. Every bite was balanced and amazing. And best of all, the bone marrow. I've eaten my fair share of bone marrow and this was by far the best I've ever had. It was seasoned just to the edge of perfection. But the best part is that they paired it with fresh oranges and radishes and served it was amazing sourdough bread. The bread had the perfect blend of flavor, fluffiness, and crunch. The orange gave a perfect sweat counterbalance to the saltiness of the marrow and seasoning. And the radish gave a fresh pepperiness that carried the whole bite through. It was simply perfection! Once the meal was over the waiter brought over a shot (and by shot I mean about 2 and a half shots) of cherry and used the bone from the bone marrow dish as a luge to give me a shot on the house. And quite honestly the flavor profile of the cherry mixed with the meatiness of the residual bone marrow and seasoning was another trip to flavortown to end a perfect meal. All that to say, this has quickly become my favorite restaurant in all of Manhattan. It's priced well, great atmosphere, fresh, amazing, and inventive food, and a true culinary experience. This is more than just a restaurant, this truly is the flavors and culture of Spain put into a dining experience. If you haven't been, go!
El Chelle
Mar 28,2025
I enjoyed everything thing about this restaurant the food was highly seasoned, superb atmosphere the waiter (Matt) (I think that's his name) he did a God job he was very patient and friendly he took the time out to explain the menu and offer suggestions (which was very good ) I would recommend anyone to go here .. Good vybes food and atmosphere. ... I enjoyed every bit of the food and drink. Definitely will be coming back here .
Reviews For Toro NYC