Torito

276 Augusta Ave
Phone: 647-436-5874

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Posted by Tim
January 3, 2006

Currently 3.55/5
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Rating: 3.5/5 (11 votes cast)

A few days ago I had dinner at Torito, a new Spanish tapas restaurant on Augusta in Kensington Market. I had a hunger to go there for a while. I think it was something to do with the big yellow sign that I was staring at through the windows of Rice Bar when I was having lunch there a couple weeks back.

It all started with the name. I was confused. Was it Toritu or Torito? I couldn't really tell as the O looks like a U as it takes the shape of a ring through the bull's nose. Confusion breeds curiosity which in turn breeds the need to consume copius amounts of fish and red wine. So off to the tapas joint I went to see what they were grilling up.

With tapas it pays (figuratively) to order as much as possible in order to get a sampling of a wide range of dishes. Since there were five of us, I managed to get a pretty good taste. The results?

Great! I loved this place. Best of the bunch was the grilled kingfish with Basquaise sauce; fish ceviche with corn and yam; orange, radishes, toasted pepitas, red oak lettuce salad with sherry vinaigrette; the spanish tortilla; and the apple-banana (plantain) gratin for dessert.

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Do they now have their Liquor licence?

Posted by: Rob at January 3, 2006 10:01 PM

Yeah. They have a bunch of wines by the class, cava and three red's by the bottle ranging between $30 and $50 I think. Not sure about their beer selection.

Posted by: tim

at January 3, 2006 10:12 PM

I agree with Tim. The food is fresh, the staff/owners knowledgeable and friendly. It's like eating in a Spanish home. Excellent. Nelly

Posted by: nelly at January 7, 2006 11:02 AM

I've been to Torito twice and both times were awesome! I love the bread with fresh cheese and fiesta. What i like in particular about that dish are the sundried olives - yummy! I also am a huge fan of the beef tongue and cheek - so delicious! Torito is by far my fave restaurant. The chef is very friendly and my friend Damon and I like talking to him when we go there. Torito is by far my fave restaurant anywhere!

Posted by: Grace at January 28, 2006 2:59 AM

Our meal at Torito was outstanding. The salads - arugula and the green bean/mushroom were delicious. My favourite dish was the flatiron steak. The owners were very nice and gracious. The decor was stylish and modern. Can't wait to go back.

Posted by: heather at February 28, 2006 2:36 PM

I ate here last night and it was the worst tapas I've eaten in my life. The patas bravas consisted of bland, boiled potatoes, overcooked chorizo and uninspiring salsa. The lamb loaf looked and tasted like cat food.

Posted by: FS at August 2, 2008 6:16 PM