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Toro Taberna

18 recent ratings
$$ • Restaurant
dedicated gluten-free badge Reported to be dedicated gluten-free
Reported GF menu options: Bread/Buns, Calamari, Dessert
14 Oakwood Ave
West Hartford, CT 06119

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Celiac

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No longer Toro Taberna. The owners converted this to an Italian restaurant (Park Road Pasta Kitchen) which is not dedicated gluten free. Sounds like a shared kitchen with lots of gluten flours. The article mentions separate surfaces for gluten free food prep.

Disappointing development, as this was a go-to place for Celiacs in Hartford area.

For more info, here's a recent review: https://we-ha.com/west-hartfords-park-road-pasta-kitchen-classic-italian-comfort-food/

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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This place is amazing- the entire menu and kitchen is gluten free dedicated. Plus the bathrooms are completely ADA accessible

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Offers delivery
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 1 year ago read full review

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Delicious and awesome. All gluten free, so many options that are atypical for celiac folks. High high high recommendation from me :)

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good vegetarian options
  • Good with other allergies
Updated 1 year ago read full review

Reported to be dedicated gluten-free and celiac friendly. However, since menus and staff can change, please verify before visiting!

Gluten-Free Features

  • Reported to have a dedicated fryer
  • Bread/Buns
  • Calamari
  • Dessert
  • Gluten-Free Menu

Categories

  • Allergy Friendly
  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Delivery
  • Dinner
  • Healthy
  • Kid Friendly
  • Lunch
  • Online Ordering
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Restaurant
  • Spanish
  • Takeout
  • Vegetarian Friendly

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Gluten-Free at Toro Taberna
Gluten-Free at Toro Taberna
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Happy celiac with an empty plate of churros
Lunch menu
Mussels with chorizo
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Gluten Intolerant

Moved!! As of Sept 2023 they have moved next door to the Whole Foods near BBS. Much smaller venu but more or less the same food except they do offer glutenfull rolls

6 months ago

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Symptomatic Celiac

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Helpful staff, amazing food, so many choices - all GF! Excellent margaritas and tacos. Highly recommend, especially their happy hour!

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

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Best food ever!! Absolutely live everything. Great margaritas

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

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Sadly the food was terrible used to be so good when they first opened

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Poor

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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First time here. I have been to the Farmington location and had very good food. I will say there is lots to choose from, as it is all gluten free. I was a bit underwhelmed with the taste of some of the food. Some things were better than others. Perhaps I need to try different dishes. Definite learning curve. I found the churro to be too greasy and I was so looking forward to it, so that was very disappointing. It is so nice to feel safe with all the food. That speaks volumes.

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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I would give 6/5 stars if I could! This is one of the best dedicated gf restaurant experiences I have had. So fun that it’s tapas style and it was so exciting to have a gf BURRITO and CHURROS. So delicious. Cannot recommend it enough!

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Great food and feel great after.

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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This restaurant is fantastic!! The entire menu is gluten free. The staff and owners are very cognizant of celiac and there is no cross contamination. Toro Taberna is the go-to-spot for Spanish tapas and great cocktails. The chef has created a vast menu of culinary delights, utilizing the freshest ingredients to bring homemade dishes straight to your table.

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for breakfast/brunch
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Good with other allergies
  • Offers online ordering
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Everything on the menu is gluten free- it’s an amazing place with great cocktails

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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This was an amazing all gluten free restaurant. Hands down the best in CT. Top 10 all time in the US.

Enjoy all of it!!!

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Good with other allergies
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 2 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Wow. Celiacs dream, to literally get 1 of everything in the menu! It’s such a cool place because it’s meant to all be shared and you order a bunch of different foods because the portions are small. I would be careful because I noticed they use takis in one of their dishes, and takis are made in a facility. That was the only concern I had there. I have 13 different things here and didn’t feel sick or anything. Love this place. I always avoid things made in a facility though.

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Stopped for lunch traveling in the area. My celiac teen was so happy to eat at a dedicated place. Every single dish was superb. The sopa de carne (braised beef soup) was incredible…the perfect amount of spice. Also had the chicken empanadillas…also perfectly spiced, potato croquettes, jamon y manchego bocadillo (a fancy ham sandwich ☺), fries were sliced thin, delicious and crispy.The waitress was also incredibly helpful, kind and friendly. You could tell she genuinely enjoyed serving us. The entire place was clean and cozy decor with outside tables and street parking.

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Gluten Intolerant

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Everything we ordered was incredible. We did the “toro for two” meal and got so much food. Gluten free fried calamari and churros! Will absolutely be returning

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Gluten Intolerant

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Fantastic experience. Making reservations, they allow you to choose from multiple allergies for members of the party. The entire menu is GF, with tapas style small plates. We ordered the potato croquettes, brisket, mushroom risotto and pork belly. Everything was delicious. Not too spicy. Highly recommend, and we will be back.

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for breakfast/brunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Good with other allergies
  • Offers delivery
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 2 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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All selections are tapas served family style. Almost the entire menu is GF, including desserts. Our waitress was very knowledgeable. We had a great meal!

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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I went to the brunch and tried many dishes. They were all outstanding! The entire place is gf so I felt very confident eating here. The churros and chicken was definitely my favorite. I highly recommend this place!

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for breakfast/brunch
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Good vegan options
  • Good with other allergies
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 2 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for breakfast/brunch
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for keto
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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I was excited to try out Toro Taberna after loving sister restaurant Toro Loco. Everything we ordered was so delicious. The calamari was tender and super crispy, braised beef and pork belly was so flavorful and they even have a open faced baguette with truffle ricotta that was so good. Cocktails were also delicious. It’s so fun to be able to order anything on the menu and fell safe. I will definitely be going back!

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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A quick browse of their website and you’ll see the statement that the restaurant is 100% gluten free. The skeptic in me called and confirmed that yes, they’re gluten free even the kids menu. With family visiting for the weekend (two with celiac) we ordered paella, small plates, salad and desserts without hesitation. The food was devoured and enjoyed by all. Everyone woke up the next day happy and healthy with no gluten issues. It’s a wonderful feeling knowing we found a delicious restaurant the entire family can enjoy without restriction.

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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The food here is fantastic. Same people as toro loco in East Hartford and Farmington where they also have GF restaurants. This restaurant has more of a Spanish tapas influence. The calamari is amazing!

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 3 years ago read full review

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