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    Pizzeria Toro

    4.3 (1.1k reviews)
    ModeratePizza, Salad, Soup
    Open 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Stephanie B.

    Came here during a busy time during Labor Day weekend and we were seated quickly however the service has been absent at this point in the meal. The people at the end of the table have had their entire meal as I waited for my pizza. Pizza was good but not worth the price.

    Spicy Lamb Meatball pizza (top) & Soft Egg pizza (bottom)
    Onvara A.

    Pizzeria Toro is 5 stars and I'm insane for having rated it 4 stars before. The pizza is seriously so good. The crust is perfect, has a great char, and the toppings are drool worthy. Whenever I think of good pizza, my mind goes right here. We've come back multiple times since that first visit and while we've sampled some other pizzas, our top two are the Spicy Lamb Meatballs and the Soft Egg. Drizzle some of their fantastic chili oil on it as well and you are all set!

    soft egg pizza
    Kate S.

    I ate here recently for the first time with my hubby, son, and brother. We all loved it! We arrived without a reservation on a Friday night, and had about a 25 minute wait. We were sat right in front of the kitchen, at the end of a shared table. We loved seeing all the different pizzas being made and how efficient the team worked. To start we had the ricotta dumplings and the kale salad. Both tasted fresh, unique, and delicious. We then shared the soft egg pizza, the brussels sprout pizza, and the pizza americana (cheese) for the little guy. We enjoyed all of them, especially the brussels sprout. An added bonus to sitting where we did is that the gentleman preparing the pizzas made an extra and offered it to us. We were stuffed so we declined, and he gave it to the kitchen staff, but it was nice of him to offer!

    Kassim C.

    What I recommend: The potato pizza when it's in season Pizza Toro is one of the most creative pizza spots in Durham. They're not afraid to experiment, and that's what makes this place stand out. The menu changes with the seasons, and you'll often find unique options like the potato pizza with anchovies, which is my personal favorite when it's available. They also do great takes on classics like the old school and new school pepperoni. The service is quick, the staff is friendly, and the vibe is always solid. Some of the seasonal pizzas can be hit or miss, and a few run a little salty even for my taste, but when they get it right, it's some of the best pizza you'll find in the area. Pizza Toro is a spot worth visiting if you want something different, creative, and consistently interesting.

    Cremini Mushrooms White Pizza
    Saloni V.

    This is such a cute date or family night stop. The staff are so nice and attentive! We ordered pizzas and salads. It was amazing and filled with flavor. The chili oil is a nice touch. They do have seasonable menu but the standard pizzas are always available. There are enough parking spots around and in front of this place. If you are in Durham, do check that out.

    Lily F.

    This is the BEST vegan pizza I have ever had. Unlike many other pizza places which say they offer "vegan pizza" (which is really just a pizza with no cheese), Pizzaria Toro puts care and love into creating truly exceptional, unique, and delicious vegan pizzas. They only have one vegan pizza offered at a time (though of course you can create your own), but they change it every few months, which gives us a good incentive to return. And I am always blown away by the creativity (and the deliciousness) of what they put together. This is NOT just some limp mushrooms & green onions! No. They had an eggplant one with some kind of incredible, savory sauce on it (wow, still think about that one), they had another one with squash on it (and also, another delicious sauce). One time they did a pizza which had some unusual green on it (which was kind of bitter. that one wasn't my favorite). Regardless, it is ALWAYS worth your time and your money! You will get something unique and delicious! The service is pretty fast, in my opinion, and the inside is cute. But the main problem with Pizza Toro is that they are so so busy that it can be hard to get seating. And when you are seated, they will sit you on one long table with multiple parties (which isn't awful, but definitely unusual). Finally, when it gets super busy (which is most nights, and especially weekends), it can be pretty loud in there, in the point where it was hard to hear what my partner was saying. Thankfully, there's an easy solution to this. My partner and I have gotten into the habit of ordering our pizza to go (ahead of time), and then picking it up and sitting outside in the public patio area to eat. Just across the street from Toro there is a small paved patio area which has multiple tables and chairs. If those are full, you can walk down to the left about a block and you'll come to another outside seating area (near where that ice cream stop is). Very convenient! Overall, highly, highly recommend. I check their online menu regularly to see when it changes so I can plan when to go next :)

    Bellini
    Hayley P.

    Came here after a work event. We came around 8pm on a Monday and this place was busy! Thankfully, it was just two of us so we were sat quickly. They have some individual tables but mostly communal tables where you could be sat with other groups. We started off with a Bellini each. Blood orange and champagne. It was cool and delicious. Perfect contrast to the extreme heat we've been having. We loved it so much we had two. The Bellinis are $13 each. Now, to the most important part - the pizza. I ordered the mushroom pizza and my friend ordered the vegan pizza. We were in no rush, which worked out because it took a bit for our pizza to come out. No problem - that's where their delicious drinks come in handy. This is definitely a place to sit and enjoy with friends. I can definitely say the pizza was well worth the wait. Hands down the best pizza I have ever had. The perfect amount of oil to make the pizza soft but not greasy. If you love mushrooms, you know you can't go wrong. The pizza is large if you're thinking about it as one pizza per person, which I would definitely encourage getting your own. $21 for the pizza, which I believe it is absolutely worth it. In short, come in and relax. Expect to slow down so make it into an enjoyable visit with some extra drinks and apps. Revel in the delicious pizza you'll get to devour.

    Salad of dreams, kale salad!
    Nancy N.

    There's so much to say about Toro but it would be a book. This place is an essential for anyone living nearby and any and all visitors to Durham, heck to North Carolina even. Their pizza is always fresh, wood fired right in front of you in a ginormous oven, and it's guaranteed to tickle your taste buds. I always rotate when coming here but are always intrigued about their special. I also always always get their kale salad. It has pine nuts, Parmesan, and calebrean peppers in it. So so so so so good. I could eat that everyday if I could. A waiter once wrote down the recipe on a Toro postcard for us, which was so very kind. The service overall is always on point, though it does get a bit crowded and a bit hard to hear, since it's a relatively small space - but that's what makes Toro so special. Enjoy!

    Pizza oven
    Charles L.

    Excellent pizza! I stopped in for dinner on a cold dark wintry night in Durham. Inside was warmth and light and happiness! I sat next to the smoking hot pizza oven. The pizza chef used his long handled pole to arrange the pizzas on the smoking hot oven with orange glowing wood in the back. I had a phenomenal sweet sausage pizza with peppers and fennel. The thin crispy crust was delicious! Service was very good. The place was crowded and loud and fun!

    Fennel sausage
    Angela Y.

    Came here on a Monday night and it was surprisingly busy. We were a party of two and we still had to wait like 20-25 mins. They also seat you at a table with other parties. You're not necessarily cramped but you do sit quite close to others which may or may not be somewhat awkward but whatever. We got the burrata to share. I felt like the bread it came with was much too salty but my friend really enjoyed the saltiness so I guess that is a variable opinion. The sauce that it came with was kind of...unexpected. It was like spinach-y but thin, maybe with oil of some sort? I kind of have mixed opinons on how I feel about it. Probably would not order again but it was alright. The cheese itself was good. I got the pizza with the fennel sausage which I felt was decently yummy. My friend got the one with the lamb meatballs and I'm not sure what sort of cheese was on it but it had a very strong cheesy, almost smoky flavor. I think overall, the meal was decent but also not particularly impressive. I guess there is only so much you can do with pizza. If you are a big fan of pizza, I'm sure this will be quite a good experience but as for me, I felt like it was good pizza but not anything to rave about in particular.

    Rhubarb crostini
    Shari D.

    Best pizza we have had since returning from Rome. We had the seasonal special, white pizza with asparagus and prosciutto and it was fantastic. Don't miss the kale salad, the flavors were wonderful. Not a huge fan of the ricotta dumplings but they were ok, but the rhubarb crostini was delicious! Great cocktails too. Can't wait to go back!

    Copy of receipt.
    Robert P.

    Tipping on Takeout?? Maybe they were mad that I didn't tip on a take out order where I'd already spent $79 on three of their moderately sized pizzas, so they planted a hair out of revenge!!!! Who knows?? Maybe someone was stressed and the hair just fell gently on the pie during the three second window between when the sauce was poured and the cheese was spread as a wisp of cold air blew threw the front door as someone else picked up a take out order?? Who knows?? I have to preface this review by saying that I'm not a fan of pizzeria toro. I don't think you get bang for your buck on any of their pizzas, but hey, my wife really likes them so I bite the bullet sometimes. To each their own. My favorite things about pizzeria toro are the chili oil, which is not included in a standard order and also that you don't feel bloated after you eat their pizza, kudos. If you do pay for chili oil you get a minuscule portion that covers one slice. Again not worth whatever you pay for it. IMO, they should add a little more salt, msg, or oregano to the sauce to add depth. Cook is inconsistent on bake. It is what it is... Back to the disappointment. We found a 6 inch hair in our buffalo mozzarella pizza. Thankfully it wasn't one of those nasty finds where you choke as the hair clings to the back of your throat, or the hair slides as you bite the tip of the pizza and the hair stretches between the piece in your mouth and your hand... No, we weren't that fortunate, the cheese skid off the slice when we pulled it and the hair was on the dough staring at us. See the picture below. You can see the hair between the slice and lettering on the box. Anyway, we called and asked for a refund on the buffalo mozzarella pizza. The M.O.D offered to refund or recook the pizza for us to pick up. We weren't trying to go back out in the cold and opted for the refund. He stated we would get a text confirming the refund on the pizza, it never came. No biggie. We know pizzeria toro doesn't need our business, they're a staple in Durham and have their cult following. They could at least honor their word, for what it's worth. Our dinner was ruined and everyone checked the other two pizzas diligently to make sure each slice was clear. We scrapped the buffalo mozzarella pizza. So it goes. The best thing about this is that I won't have to eat here for a while since my wife got the ick. Thanks pizzeria toro!!! Haha

    Caroline D.

    This spot was 10/10!! The sausage pizza was delicious and the crust was perfectly fluffy and crispy. The tomato sauce was fresh and robust. Ambiance was great and you could see the beautiful pizza ovens in the back! Service was great as the staff was very attentive and knowledgeable.

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    Second time here and it did not disappoint. Salad and pizza were both excellent. Our waitress was great too.

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    The pizza is amazing! Great ambience, great wines as well. Two separate dining areas. Bar area is cool.

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    Ask the Community - Pizzeria Toro

    Do you take reservations?

    Hi Jill! We do not take reservations. We seat all of our guests on a first come, first serve basis.

    Do they have anything vegan?

    We have many vegan options, including antipasti, salads, and customizable pizzas that can be adjusted to be vegan. We have a wide range of vegan pizza toppings, including vegan cheese.

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