The Black Toro

The Black Toro in Glen Waverley is a bustling restaurant serving excellent food alongside friendly service and stylish modern decor. Started by brothers Aret and Sasoon Arzadain and executive chef Garen Maskel, the trio are raising the bar when it comes to dining out in an area already full with great restaurants. Kingsway boasts some of the best places to eat in Melbourne and The Black Toro is definitely one of them. Serving up modern Hispanic cuisine with Mexican and Latin American flare, the restaurant has captured local attention and come together to as an eatery you won’t want to miss. When you’re not feasting on their delicious tacos, delight in the exceptional drinks list sporting some of the best local and international wines available. Whatever you’re in the mood for, The Black Toro has got you covered. Considered one of Glen Waverley’s top restaurants, bookings are essential.

From the giant bull on the wall to the open kitchen, everything at The Black Toro in Glen Waverley has been meticulously thought out and exquisitely implemented. The attention to detail showcases the effort and care the brother's Aret and Sasoon Arzadain and executive chef Garen Maskel have put into creating a Hispanic restaurant that goes above and beyond all expectations. The atmosphere is exciting, sophisticated and fun, meanwhile the food is simply delicious. The dedication to fresh seasonal ingredients is combined with contemporary techniques to create dishes that are outstanding, bringing traditional Hispanic and Latin American cuisine into the modern age and providing Melbourne with a range of food that is both unique and delicious.

When it comes to food of such consistent high quality, it can be hard to select specific dishes as the best, but we have a few favourites. Such as: jalapeno and cheese croquettes; short rib tacos with sesame, radish and chilli mayo; salmon and kimchi tartare with avocado and sesame; spicy pulled pork tacos with cabbage, onion and sour cream; wagyu beef sliders with bacon miso onion, cheese and pickles; or the BBQ half chicken in herb yoghurt with achiote rice and egg. And if that isn’t enough, we recommend the peanut butter cheesecake with chocolate and honeycomb. It’s as amazing as it sounds and Melbournians can’t get enough of it. The Black Toro on Kingsway in Glen Waverley is perfectly located and can often get incredibly busy, especially on weekends. So in order to avoid missing out it is always recommended to book in advance.