Barcelona is where the heart is
The Triado family was based in Hawthorn for many years, but has its ancestral roots in the northern Spanish province of Catalonia. The desire to explore the parental origins led 3 of the Triado sisters to live in Barcelona on and off over the past 20 or more years. In 1995 they started the very successful Bar Kasparo, still operated by the one remaining sister in Spain.
Now back in Melbourne, the seminal experience of the Kasparo years has given birth to TINTO, an authentic Spanish Restaurant & WineBar that brings the bright flavours and exhilarating atmosphere of Barcelona to the heart of Melbourne’s inner east, offering a unique and relaxed space for people to meet and socialise. The name is derived from ‘Vino Tinto’ – (literal: “tinted”) meaning ‘Red Wine’ in Spanish.
Tinto has a bar, a dining area as well as footpath eating and a small courtyard. One of the main features is its long Spanish style bar, perfect for a casual catch-up with friends or simply sitting by yourself. Have a chat over a ‘cerveza’ [beer] or ‘vino tinto’ while enjoying delicious tapas or raciones [larger plates], matched with a varied selection of Spanish and local Victorian wines and beers.
The intimate dining area has a gas log fire and during the colder months provides warmth and a cozy ambience.
An integral part of Tinto’s offering is the ‘jamonera’, like in most bars in Spain. It is the place where one of the world’s prized delicacies – ‘Jamón Iberico’ or air-dried ham is displayed and sliced on an old-fashioned flywheel slicer.
Tinto provides an approachable, casual environment focusing on quality of food and wine. Tables can be reserved for diners Tuesday to Sunday from 5pm via online booking, email or phone. Alternatively you can enjoy drinks and food at the bar without prior reservation. In the spirit of Spanish bars you will find a space, be welcomed with a smile and provided with a glass of wine and bite to eat.
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Pan de Casa – house-made sourdough bread – plain 4.5
Catalan style w tomato and extra virgin olive oil 7
Aceitunas – marinated olives 9
Croquetas de Jamón Serrano 6.5 (ea)
Tortilla de Patata- Spanish omelette 7 (ea)
Patatas Bravas – hand cut & confit potato cylinders, aïoli, salsa brava 12
Pinchos Morunos – marinated chicken skewer w spiced yoghurt 7.5 (ea)
Chorizo a la Sidra – chorizo in watercress salsa w prune & cider gel, olive crumble 21
Calamares Fritos – crisp-fried Australian squid w tempura salt bush and aïoli 22
Gambas al Ajillo – Australian prawn cutlets w confit garlic, white wine & parsley 28
Raciónes
Coca – crisp pastry, caramelised onions, roasted pumpkin, goat’s cheese, dukkah 24
Albondigas – aromatic lamb meatballs w whipped herbed feta 24
Carrilleras – 24hrs slow braised beef cheek, truffled potato puree, wild mushroom sauce, chorizo crumble 39
(we regularly change to slow-cooked lamb shoulder or pork belly or chicken)
Pescado del Mercado – pan-seared ‘market fish’ fillet s/w ‘Pisto’ and chats potatoes 39
Paella de Pollo y Chorizo – traditional Paella w saffron rice, chicken, chorizo and green beans 36pp … minimum 2 persons per order
Asado de Wagyu – 100% free range & grass-fed Gippsland wagyu flank steak, char-grilled to order, Fondant potatoes w aioli 42
Charcutería
Jamon Iberico – Iberian cured ham & char-grilled tomato bread w virgin olive oil 28
Plato de Quesos – Spanish cheese board with house condiments 18 sm/28 lg
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NB: Both Menu and Specials might change on short notice due to availability of produce
Verduras – sides
Tomate y Burrata – heirloom tomato tartare w burrata cheese, salmorejo sauce, pesto and tomato caviar 20
Ensalada de Coliflor – raw & roasted cauliflower, garlic saffron yoghurt, figs, anchovies, & dukkah 20
Judias Verdes – char-grilled green beans, Manchego custard, Granny Smith Apples, pine nut dressing 20
Postres – desserts
Churros y Chocolate – deep-fried churros [Spanish donuts] w warm chocolate dipping sauce 15
Flan de Queso – “smooth-as-silk” caramel custard w PX marinated strawberries w 15
Tarta de Santiago – Galician almond tart, house vanilla creme fraiche, poached fruit coulis 15
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CAVA
Vallformosa 60
Lacrima Baccus 65
Raventos i Blanc Reserva Brut 105
Astoria Sparkling Moscato 18
VINO ROSADO
Rowanston Rosé 55
Mas Donis Garnacha Rosé 75
COCKTAILS
Sangria [Tinto house recipe] 40 / 50
Turmeòn [hand crafted] Vermut 12
Gin Maré [Mediterranean Gin & Tonic] 18
Olé Olé 17
Orange Mojito 18
Espresso Martini 19
VINO BLANCO
Cantarranas Verdejo 55
Telmo Rodriguez ‘Basa’ Verdejo 80
Martin Sancho Verdejo 85
Abadia Albariño 75
Aucala Garnacha Blanca 90
Castro Martin Albarino 90
Xarmant Txakoli 75
Moonstruck Pinot Grigio 75
Weemala Pinot Gris 75
Weathercraft Pinot Gris 51
Quealy Tussie Mussie Pinot Gris 80
Scorpo Pinot Gris 85
Logan Sauv Blanc 65
Kate Hill Riesling 80
Mermerus Chardonnay 65
Gilberts Chardonnay 75
Onannon Chardonnay 90
VINO TINTO
Tres ‘Tinto’ [org] de Azul y Garanza Tempranillo 55
Real Agrado Garnacha 75
La Garnacha Salvage 70
Matsu ‘El Picaro’ Tempranillo 70
Lopez de Haro Crianza Tempranillo 70
Romantica Crianza Tempranillo 80
Lopez de Haro Reserva 75
Matsu ‘El Recio’ Tempranillo 95
La Tremenda Monastell 80
Godelia ‘Viernes’ Mencia 80
Valenciso Tempranillo 125
Sela Crianza Tempranillo 130
Cune Tempranillo 130
Matsu ‘El Viejo’ Tempranillo 140
Tinto Pinot Noir 60
Solitude Pinot Noir 70
Lyons Will Pinot Noir 85
The Gippslander Pinot Noir 90
Bannockburn Pinot Noir 115
Curly Flat Pinot Noir 125
Gioiello Merlot 60
Rochford Estate Cab Sauvignon 65
Weathercraft Shiraz 75
Wild Duck Creek Shiraz Malbec 80
Brick Kiln Shiraz 80
Yabby Lake Syrah 85
Rogues Lane Shiraz 130
Wild Duck Shiraz Spring flat 135
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TINTO RESTAURANT & WINEBAR
555 Burwood Road
Hawthorn
OPENING HOURS
TUESDAY TO SATURDAY
5pm till late
GET IN TOUCH / RESERVATIONS
03] 9994 3978
reservations@tinto.net.au
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