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The Black Toro

87/100 (2085 ratings)

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"another western restaurant on the kingsway strip, the black toro specialises in meat!! the prices are a little steep but you get great, friendly..."

MELBFOODIEEE

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Xw Wcwx

"Started the night with a red wine sangria. It definitely hit the spot. Ordered the lamb barbocoa in banana leaf which came with pickles, salsa and..."

Mad Dawg

"Little place but not squishy, good space and a beautiful bar . Delicate and good tasty Mexican food. Have to try their mocktail with passion fruit..."

Michelle Xu

"Black Toro was one of the earlier Latin American restaurants to hit Melbourne’s contemporary dining scene. It opened back in 2012 in Glen Waverley..."

Forksake

"Came here for hubby birthday dinner. The food was delicious and so fresh.The taco was superb and dessert is yummy.Friendly staff and good..."

Emerensiana Vitalis Handoko

"After reading all the positive reviews about The Black Toro, I was pretty excited to try it! We started with the Jalapeño & Cheese Croquettes,..."

Stella Shek

"Interesting place hidden on Kingsway @ Glen Waverley. Staff were polite and attentive . Service 5/5Atmosphere 5/5Food..."

㊙️ The Traveling Foodie

"Couldn't fault the flavours, very tasty dishes! However I'm a tiny girl with a big appetite 😋 would love more portions. I had the BBQ ½ Chicken..."

Jeanette La Fame

"🤩4.5 😱Lizzie’s first impression: this is possibly one of the best Mexican restaurant I’ve been to in Melbourne. Although situated..."

Lizzie Eats Melbourne

"Drove a solid 45 mins to Black Toro and felt exhausted after trying to find a car park for another 10 mins. Glen Waverly is really an evolving area..."

Eating Away Melbourne

"Arrived to The Black Toro and left feeling that we had our experiences there filled, the vibe and food at Black Toro was great.We started..."

Richard Tom

"This area suburb of Melbourne is very eclectic and the range of cuisine is exceptional. Fast efficient service with a smile and great tasting food...."

Srslyfoods

"Nice, cosy place. Ambience= lovely 9/10Service= very good 9/10Food= Feed me menu, very filling 9/10Drinks= Nice but nothing..."

Mr S

"Had the set menu which was 5 dishes I believe. Great concept that you could choose and pick which set items you wanted / didn't want. The price for..."

J

"A very lovely friend of mine suggested Black Toro and I’m a vegetarian so my thoughts are, ok, let’s have corn chips 😃 But the story changed..."

T.v.L

"As someone who lived in California where Mexican food is very popular, I’m finding that this place certainly doesn’t taste Mexican at all, but..."

Shun Liu

"The green rice risotto was a bit boring as it was pretty much just rice with a few pieces of green vegetables. The soft shell crab tacos were very..."

Daisy

"The Black Toro along the food haven of Kings Way in Glen Waverley is always full of people who seem to be enjoying their food so we decided to give..."

Sunny Days Melbourne

"A friend recommended this restaurant for their tapas, so I took my girlfriend and her parents there for them to try something new. The venue was nice..."

Aier

"The service was really good and the food was delicious. The only reason this is not a 5 star rating is because of the price.I would highly..."

RarePepeReviews

"We had the lunch package which was a fantastic deal. For a Sunday catch up it was great because we didn’t have to think and they easily..."

Marsi26

"Great Spanish tapas spot on the busy strip. Food and service was great and ordered the feedme menu. Beautiful dishes and caters for all dietary..."

Freeo

"I've visited Black Toro a few times over the years. The ambience is gorgeous, the staff are always super welcoming and the food is incredible. We..."

Arukuhito

"Really good flavors, not too big of a fan of the whole sharing. Would rather everyone have their own individual plates. I think it’s fairly pricey..."

SHAZ

"We were extremely impressed with our evening experience at Black Toro! The corn and croquettes are a must have and they are amazing!! My personal..."

Let There Be Food

"Visited Black Toro after a few recommendations from a few people. The service was excellent and the staff were very friendly. We ordered..."

EatsByM

"Modern twist on Mexican food! Staff are friendly but the space is small. Had a booking for 8.15 but was seated only at 8.30 ( small negative but..."

Manishka’s Foodie Diary

"Avoid mushroom taquitos. Pork tacos were perfect. Chips amazing. Will be back to try more. Ambiance good. Bar a bit slow. But overall worth trying...."

Jerad Ford

"Had dinner with friends Saturday night, place was busy but service was fast and seating comfortable. We shared the guacamole and chips, the salmon..."

Katie Tapine

"This place is amazing! The food was delicious. We ordered the ‘feed me’ which had a lot of different dishes and there was plenty of food to go..."

Stevo

"We are so happy with the quality & taste of the food at The Black Toro. Instead of ordering mains we ordered a few small dishes to share. There was..."

MelG

"A local restaurant that always looks buzzing, we decided to check it out ourselves. Despite visiting on a weeknight, Black Toro still had a great..."

Olivia B

"Been wanting to get in here for awhile, but could never get a booking. Finally snagged one on a Monday night. Parking absolutely chockers so arrive..."

Alli Parker

"Overall a very tasty food on the $52pp “Feed Me” options but the quantity and size is definitely on the small side. We had to go get dumplings..."

The World’s My Oyster

"This had been on my radar for years but I never prioritised a visit, and frankly it was mostly due to the indecipherable menu. While it sure sounds..."

Good Food Good Mood

"This place was recommended by a friend, was impressed with the reviews as well, hence headed out on a cold Saturday night. I thought I had booked a..."

Jayalakshmi

"A great menu with lots of small plates. the soft shell crab tacos was definitely my favourite. The croquetes were really delicious as well. Service..."

Shravan Suresh

"Really great menu that always changes here and there but nevertheless always amazing food! Highly recommend the corn, sliders and soft shell..."

Steph

"The Black Toro sits snuggly in the popular Kingsway Restaurant strip in Glen Waverley and had been on my radar for some time... mostly because of the..."

Espy Eats

"Have always left this place always feeling fully satiated and well taken care of. Everything I ordered was enjoyable, but I should make a special..."

Iamapotato

"Amazing service, my fiance unfortunately knocked her glass of spritz and they spontaneously and free of charge replaced it with a new one. We tried..."

Mario Cocurullo

"I visited Thursday night for a 7.45 booking. First impressions were great, the staff were friendly, and sat us down a few minutes early. The..."

Radishingfoodie

"Just here for a quick takeaway coffee but I very much liked what I saw and what I had. The Black Toro is a lovely place out in Glen Waverley. On a..."

Two Sheds

"Went as a group and ordered food to share.Food was great, with everyone enjoying the flavours and the food came out in a timely manner.The..."

Meeohmyohmel

"Sophisticated Mexican in Glen Waverly. Went with as a group of four on a Saturday night - service was excellent. We had the soft shell crab..."

Sal Mason

"Love this place! Hubby and I routinely head there every 6 months or so for date night and are always pretty happy. I love that the menu changes and..."

Lovegoodfood

"Have been here many, many times for lunch and dinner. Always great food, the feed me is great, no need to choose off the menu it’s all done for..."

LK

"Wasn't blown away by the food, but it's still decent Mexican! The staff were highly attentive and really hospitable. Dishes were presented..."

Karen Giang

"Love the food here! :) Good ambience for a romantic date night too. The pork hock was very sinful with an amazing crunch from the caramelized skin..."

Rachel Lai

"My friends and I tried a selection of different entree items including the beef sliders, soft shell crab and pull pork tacos, corn and fried..."

Judy

"The Black Toro is one of my favourite restaurants in Glenny. Situated in a very Asian suburb, The Black Toro offers a very good point of difference!..."

Foodstories

"Friendly staff and we had $48 Feed me course. I requested low carb diet. I was very excited to go there as it it always busy restaurant and finally..."

Mini Mooi

"Amazing food!!!@ we had fried chicken, pulled pork tacos and the lamb shoulder...highly recommend this place....book atleast a day in..."

BigBadBumz

"I have dined here ages ago, but my friends and I returned the other day and opted for the feed me style menu. We were all very happy with every dish..."

Lisa Giles

"Black Toro first opened its door in 2012. Since then, it has become a formidable establishment along Kingsway, a local favourite for good food and..."

Christopher Lee

"What a restaurantSuch a variety of different cuisines - grilled corn, croquettes, chicken poblana, soft shell crab, its all incredibleOne..."

Ted Bajjali

"My wife and I had a "feed me" experience. The food was sublime, beautifully cooked, lots of flavour and with the very friendly staff it was a very..."

Tin Tran

"A fantastic experience. Food was amazing and the staff were incredibly helpful. The crispy pork hock was our favourite. We will definitely be..."

Grace

"The customer service at The Black Toro was outstanding! The friendly staff assisted in recommending their favourite dishes in precise detail. Food..."

Tiffany

"Loved this restaurant. First time coming and we did the "Feed Me", which was absolutely delicious. Would recommend. (Also recommend the white wine..."

Jessica N

"Good food! Dropped by Friday after work for a quick bite with no booking, inside was fully booked but there was heated seating outside. I had the..."

Bun's Food Diaries

"Beautiful food & great service. We made a booking but had to wait 5 mins to be seated, in that time we were offered complimentary drinks. Went with a..."

Veee87

"Fabulous food. Melbourne cbd quality dining experience in the heart of suburbia. A bit cramped in the evenings so not necessarily kid/pram friendly...."

Dr MS

"LIT⭐️!: The starters was the star of the show. The soft shell crab taco, corn cob and wagyu sliders were all jam packed with flavour. The lamb..."

Jennitals

"Absolutely delicious!!My only fault with the place is the price range, but you pay for the quality of the food as well as the service, which..."

Bianca Roth

"Very nice place hidden in glen Waverley, customer service are very good , first time to try Mexico foods , the crispy pork so 👅, melt in your..."

Beilin Song

"Very good selection of South American cuisines. The "feed me" option is our best recommendation. Pulled pork tacos was also a..."

Joemar Mante

"Always a great experience. I used to go to the one in Chapel st that unfortunately closed down. I always ask the Feed Me Banquet which is plenty of..."

Anahí Bock

"On a nice summer day , the ambience is good. Waiter was very helpful and friendly. Food was great — definitely try out the short rib tacos and fish..."

Kuri S

"This place is phenomenal. Went for anniversary dinner. Food was mouth watering. Service was quick and friendly . Would give 9.5. The only..."

Court

"Service staff was outstanding, you really should try the maracuya and the braised short rib, simplistic but such amazing flavour not to mention the..."

Mark N

"Went here for dinner and sat outside under the marquee. It was a bit cold despite the heaters but much easier to hear each other than inside. Food..."

Michael Boyer

"I was skeptical of this place as I am not a fan of tapas. Boy was I wrong - the food here is absolutely delicious and the serving sizes are not..."

Ben Page

Elephant Corridor

84/100 (1212 ratings)

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"Great place with good quality Indian/Sri Lankan food. I was here with friends and we enjoyed the food so much the conversation was silent from us..."

Stellios

"we had dinner today at elephant corridor today. we ordered the hot butter prawns for entry ,beef kottu and chicken kottu for dinner and dessert..."

Ella

"Great experience here!!!The staff was quite attentive, tried to explain the tasting course they had when we visited.Food wise, omg, super..."

Vinniesia Fen

"One of the more authentic food restaurants that I've been to. Their hoppers are light and the curries are delicious! Couldn't fault the food..."

Sancha Noranho

"Sri Lankan food full of flavour. Nice little place..."

Parul Aggarwal

"Amazing Sri Lankan food, I have been recommended by so many people to try this place and finally went ! I did not realised how similar Sri Lankan..."

Vivian

"Welcoming service upon entry. The restuarant is somewhat dim lit and the place is quite cosy.Not too filling and slightly pricey, I did..."

Cookielessvee

"Walking into this place for the first time gave me the feeling I would be well taken care off. The front of house was quick to greet and tried to sit..."

Zara.lou

"Hands down, THE BEST Sri Lankan food I've had in Melbourne !My friend and I went here for dinner the other day and we ordered the chicken..."

Hashwina Vimalarajan

"[Rice Dishes] Sri Lankan Lamprais (Dutch Burgher delicacy) $22.5: Excellent.[Mains from The Tandoor] Tandoori Chicken (Half) $15.9:..."

Ken

"Came for dinner here on Saturday with my partner (K). Absolutely loved the flavors in all the dishes we had! I am a vegetarian, and finding good..."

Hitakshi Shridhar

"Is one of the best place to have some quality curries. It is quite pricy but the price match the quality. Best choice for me will be red prawn curry,..."

Key

"Dined for dinner with work colleagues. We shared the devilled chicken, butter chicken, lamb rogan josh, chicken biryani & goat biryani with plain &..."

I Love Food

"We went for a late lunch on a Sunday.. reached the place at 2pm and it wasn't crowded.. intact it was nearly empty. Before getting a table we were..."

Priya Kayal

"Our go to for Sri Lankan food! The service is always good, highly recommend making a reservation as it’s a small restaurant. The only negative in..."

Manishka’s Foodie Diary

"Located in the busy “Glenny” food district this Sri Lankan restaurant with a touch of Indian really delivers in flavour and value. We ordered the..."

Jay Mahen

"Food— the Sri Lankan lamprais was delicious and filling. Ambience— the place is full but staff are able to accommodate customers quickly...."

Andie

"Had a yummo dinner here the other night with some friends. Decent portions, v flavoursome and good presentation. We got only vegetarian options..."

Eishi Bandara

"It was my first time dining at this restaurant. Ambience of the place was noisy and busy which added to the charm of the place. The service was..."

AC

"We went for lunch on Mother’s Day and we had the banquet which was really good value. The food was delicious and the portions were generous. I..."

Mrs PR

"The food was good and the service was excellent. Gayant displayed excellent customer service skills making the experience very memorable. Highly..."

Bindiya Kripalani-Mirpuri

"Yummy Indian food but quite pricey compared to your standard Indian/ Sri Lankan restaurants. I would come here for a special occasion where money is..."

Elissa Raines

"Good Indian food, but not outstanding. The food here was just a little too rich, but perhaps the wrong combination of dishes were ordered. The menu..."

Dimzib

"Love love love!! Been here many times and just adore the food and the staff are lovely. Great for vegetarians and they even offer vegan wine!..."

Foodie

"If you order just the Sri Lankan dishes then you are in business. Salt and pepper calamari is a hit so is the onion and bitter gourd salad. All Sri..."

MG

"Elephant Corridor has been in Glen Waverley for as long as I can remember. Went here for the first time very recently on a Monday night for a family..."

Taya Ha

"Great food enjoyed Sunday night great customer service friendly staff delicious chicken curry and fried rice. Very attractive setup thanks love to..."

Garyywick84

"This place was amazing. I had some food off their menu that I’d never tried before and they were yum. Staff were lovely and the atmosphere was..."

Gela P

"This is now officially my favorite Indian/Sri Lankan restaurant! Though I probably say it's more leaning on the Indian side than Sri Lankan. I..."

Mills

"Delicious food, worth coming but not exceptional to blow your mind away. Expected the rice to taste better. String hoppers were nice. Lamb dish and..."

FoodHedonist

"This is a fantastic restaurant. Have been here a few times and have enjoyed it on all occasions. They tend to get busy so it's always good to have a..."

CoolBeans

"If your looking for the best curried crab in Melbourne, this is the place. I was looking online for crab restaurants Melbourne and read some reviews..."

Must Try Melbourne

"Went here for a spontaneous lunch and it was good decision! The lamb biryani and chicken tikka is definitely something to try! Will be coming back..."

Clarissa

"Fantastic food and service. This restaurant is a gem in Glen Waverley. We were glad we found this place!! Love my fish curry! Staff were very..."

Nuyconan

"One of the most authentic Sri Lankan places i've ever been. Pricey? Yes but for the quality of the food it's worth it. Do be warey of the spice..."

Saranjah

"Which cuisine do we go with?Srilankan Indian or Indian Srilakan cuisine?Nicely and compacted set up, full on sensory experience,..."

"JT" Jeffrie Trika

"Came with a large group and food had been pre-ordered for us so can't say what they were - but everything we had was delicious. Service was great,..."

Annie Zhou

"Service was very good.Food wasn`t bad either，the garlic naan was delicious，as was the tandoori lamb cutlets. We also had the eggplant with..."

AaronN

"WOW. this is my go to place when in the area.Great friendly service, outstanding menu and so much flavour. The atmosphere is always..."

Travis O'shea

"Curry mud crab Thursday was a good idea, exotic cuisine for a change. Bread provided and it goes well with the curry. Didn't actually need to order..."

B. Spencer

"Came here a few weeks back on a recommendation from a friend and loved it. Had the devilled chicken, string hoppers and kukal mas which were all..."

Ashleigh.knight

"Wow the crab curry is our favourite. They have a chilli mud crab night which we havent tried. The normal menu crab is good enough. Gets crowded so..."

Chuck

"Elephant corridor was recommended to me by a Colombo local so i knew that it had to be good. I booked online and received an instant email..."

Dr S

"Came here mid week without a reservation, as I didn't think I'd need one.. we got a table, but I'd definitely recommend booking in advance to be..."

Flowerbutton

"We wanted to try Sri Lankan food for a change. It was a good choice. The waiter seemed to be very familiar with the menu and helped us choose great..."

Jennitals

"I went to Elephants Corridor for the first time last night with a group of friends. Had an amazing dining experience. They serve authentic Sri Lankan..."

Biggiechee

"We went there to experience flavours from the Indian subcontinent and weren't disappointed one bit. Our orders were Crab, Kothu roti and tandoori..."

Jerrin Mathew

"Its difficult to find Indian restaurant in Glen Waverley. I am glad, I was taken to the restaurant by my colleagues. The place is usually crowded and..."

Shetravelss

"Elephant Corridor does a combination of Sri Lankan and North Indian cuisines. I had a lovely anniversary dinner there and I picked the location..."

Eat And Be Merry Crew

"This is my second visit and once again it has exceeded all my expectations! Highly recommended! We had the Sri-Lankan chicken curry and the crab..."

Matt

"The best sri lankan restaurant in Victoria.but the Music should be way soft.it was like a night club.The Food is great.As said The best Lankan..."

Jeehan Abeywickrema

"Second visit to try out a few more dishes.Onion Bhaji (which is a favourite, but highly-variable dish across Indian joints) was heavier..."

DJ

"**Updated 30/11/18**The chicken biriyani...oh my goodness, it is so good! Loads of flavour.SERVICE: 3.5/5Wait staff are always..."

Mummy+Me Eats

"We are regulars. My family absolutely loves the sweet kashmir naan, rich garlic naan, sumptuous devilled prawns and Srilankan spicy chicken curry...."

Melbournefoodie1901

"Good indian food in the area of glen waverley. Busy place so the best is reserved a table specially on weekends is this area crowed and busy. The..."

T.v.L

"Good spicy food, got variety. Price is bit on the high side but overall, its good authentic South Asian (Indian/Sri lankan) food, will go there again..."

Jay Dias

"We booked same day for an 8pm dinner and were thankful we got a table. The food here is fresh, however the naan bread tasted like it was reheated or..."

Louise Taylor

"Hard to find decent srilankan food in Melbourne so I rate this place the curries are pretty jam packed with flavour! its a bit crammed inside through..."

Nay Nay

"great sri lankan food. we came on the hopper night which is like a dosa cup. the decor is great and service was excellent too. the food served here..."

Michelle_A

"👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 very nice food and cozy restaurant with unique decorations. highly recommend Mix BBQ, its sauce is very delicious. I love..."

Kisty Kristy

"Elephant Corridor is all about respecting authentic and rustic flavours from both Sri Lanka and North India and the results speak for themselves with..."

Gastrology

"this restaurant was recommend to me be a sir lankan lady, I am really glad that we went there the food was really good and so was the service. Lots..."

Tracey.martin

"In the bustling area around Glen Waverley station, one may never run out of ideas on what to eat. Restaurants are aplenty, and one of these is..."

A Chronicle Of Gastronomy

"This was our first time to dine at this place.. We live 100kms away from this place and it was due to our convenience only we happened to dine at..."

Majosh Joseph

"I've been here twice now and it didn't disappoint.We didn't make a booking either time and they were willing to accommodate us. The food..."

Pam

"Excellent place to have some spicy SriLankan food. We really liked the service and the food. Although they had an altered menu to select from on..."

Keyur Dandekar

"Best garlic naan and amazing crab curry. Amazing food that can't be faulted - will come here again and again. Portions are value for money, too...."

Vania C

"Food was decent, the goat curry was a bit spicy for me but the meat was perfectly cooked. They can work on their desserts. It was more about the..."

Kevin Lobo

"Amazing place. Must visit if you want to try Srilankan cuisine. Many vegetarian and vegan options. Great experience and service. Kotthu paratha is..."

Saksham Agrawal

"We ordered a chicken kottu and a Sri Lankan style fried rice. They were both so good and felt like we were back at home. Staff was friendly and they..."

Minoli Thanapathy

"Was on our list of restaurants to go for a while and we went there the first thing once the lockdowns lifted and this place certainly didn't..."

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