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Torito

276 Augusta Ave
Phone: 647-436-5874

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  • Posted by Tim
  • January 3, 2006

Rating: 3.9/5 (7 votes cast)

ToritoA 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?

Torito FoodGreat! 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.

Torito Restaurant
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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 [TypeKey Profile Page] 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

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