Toledo Restaurant

Dining at this restaurant was, in many ways, a unique experience—one that left me both amused and contemplative. The octopus, while commendably tender, was unfortunately drenched in olive oil, to the point that it overwhelmed rather than enhanced the dish. A similar fate befell the mushrooms stuffed with crab meat: a decent concept in theory, but again, the excessive use of olive oil dulled the flavors instead of elevating them. Our waiter enthusiastically recommended the baked red snapper, describing its preparation in great detail. The dish was enjoyable overall, but I found it difficult to justify the price point based on the flavor alone. What made the evening even more surreal was the complete absence of other diners—we were the only two guests in the entire restaurant. It almost fe

Since 2005 I have visited Toledo when I'm in NYC. It never ever disappoints. This classic Spanish cuisine has such amazing dishes. The atmosphere is beautiful. The service is superb. There really isn't a poor choice on the menu. I favor paella, but I have delighted in many dishes. The crème brûlée is absolutely amazing. If you love sangria, then it is delicious. But, whatever you do? Visit Toledo! And, it never fails that guests are kind to each other. The staff is welcoming, kind, and so helpful! Thank you to Fernando and Marcelo!

We had a very disappointing experience at Toledo. We were a group of five celebrating our last evening together before friends returned to Tokyo. Unfortunately, the service did not match the level expected for a $50–100+ restaurant in Manhattan. We were not given menus until we requested them, and when we asked for a drink menu, we were told there wasn’t one, which later appeared to be untrue. Our main dishes took over 40 minutes to arrive. Requests for knives were ignored twice, and when we asked again, the response was abrupt. When we mentioned our fries were missing, there was no acknowledgment. What made us uncomfortable was noticing a clear difference in attentiveness compared to nearby tables. It was disappointing for what was meant to be a special evening.

Toledo is a classic Spanish spot that feels like a hidden treasure—one that’s hard to find in the city anymore. The place is immaculately clean, with impeccable service to match. Vilmar, the bartender, made sure we felt right at home with top-notch drinks. We started with a chorizo, shrimp Villeroy, and stuffed mushrooms with crab—each dish was fantastic. Can’t wait to go back for the paella—it’s definitely on my list. If you’re looking for an authentic, cozy spot, Toledo’s a winner.

Waited 1.5 hours till get the mail. The waiter was the most rude waiter I’ve ever seen.