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 6.5
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 11
Pinchos Morunos – marinated chicken skewer w spiced yoghurt 7.5 (ea)
Salmon Curado – marinated salmon, roasted & pickled beets, smoked goats cheese 21
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 22
Albondigas – aromatic lamb meatballs w whipped herbed feta 24
Carrilleras – 24hrs slow braised beef cheek, truffled potato puree, wild mushroom sauce, chorizo crumble 36
(we regularly change to slow-cooked lamb shoulder or pork belly or chicken)
Pescado del Mercado – sautéed ‘market fish’ fillet, romesco sauce, grilled asparagus 38
Paella de Mariscos – traditional seafood Paella w saffron rice, monk fish, prawns, cuttle fish, mussels & beans 32pp … minimum 2 persons per order
Asado de Wagyu – 100% free range & grass-fed Gippsland wagyu flank steak, char-grilled to order, Fondant potatoes w red & green mojos & aioli 39
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
Pimientos del Padron – green bell peppers blistered in hot oil & dusted w sea salt flakes 15
Ensalada de Coliflor – raw & roasted cauliflower, garlic saffron yoghurt, figs, anchovies, & dukkah 16
Judias Verdes – char-grilled green beans, Manchego custard, Granny Smith Apples, pine nut dressing 16
Postres – desserts
Churros y Chocolate – deep-fried churros [Spanish donuts] w warm chocolate dipping sauce 14
Crema Catalana – caramelised citrus flavoured custard cream 14
Tarta de Santiago – Galician almond tart, house vanilla creme fraiche, poached fruit coulis 14
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CAVA
Vallformosa 55
Raventos i Blanc Reserva Brut 65
Paracombe 55
Astoria Sparkling Moscato 16
VINO ROSADO
Finca Fabian Grenache Rosé 49
Mas Donis Garnacha Rosé 55
COCKTAILS
Sangria [Tinto house recipe] 39 / 42
Turmeòn [hand crafted] Vermut 12
Gin Maré [Mediterranean Gin & Tonic] 18
Olé Olé 17
Orange Mojito 18
Espresso Martini 19
VINO BLANCO
Cantarranas Verdejo 49
Telmo Rodriguez ‘Basa’ Verdejo 55
Daimon Temp Blanco/ Sauv Blanc 57
Abadia Albariño 59
Valminor Albariño 79
Martin Sancho [org] Verdejo 65
Logan Sauv Blanc 58
Moonstruck Pinot Grigio 55
Weemala Pinot Gris 58
Weathercraft Pinot Gris 51
Quealy Tussie Mussie Pinot Gris 63
Craigie Knowe Riesling 54
Mermerus Chardonnay 57
Pemberley Chardonnay 54
VINO TINTO
Tres ‘Tinto’ [org] de Azul y Garanza Tempranillo 49
JED Wines Malbec Argentina 55
La Tremenda Monastrell 62
Garciano [org] Garnacha 60
La Garnacha Salvage 68
Caudex Crianza Tempranillo 64
Matsu ‘El Picaro’ Tempranillo 64
Lopez de Haro Crianza Tempranillo 64
Lagariza Mencia 65
Romantica Crianza Tempranillo 69
Matsu ‘El Recio’ Tempranillo 78
Lopez de Haro Reserva 79
Clos Gebrat Garnacha 75
Cellar de Cecilio Garnacha 93
Sela Crianza Tempranillo 110
Valenciso Reserva Tempranillo 120
Remelluri Tempranillo Reserva 132
Matsu ‘El Viejo’ Tempranillo 140
Downing Estate Merlot 58
Le Stagiaire Pinot Noir 59
Solitude Pinot Noir 70
Staindl Pinot Noir 95
Bannockburn Pinot Noir 119
Rochford Estate Cab Sauvignon 59
Weathercraft Shiraz 62
Wild Duck Creek Shiraz Malbec 62
Brick Kiln Shiraz 59
Yabby Lake Syrah 75
Wild Duck Shiraz Spring flat 110
Rogues Lane Shiraz 129
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TINTO RESTAURANT & WINEBAR
555 Burwood Road
Hawthorn
OPENING HOURS
TUESDAY TO SUNDAY
5pm till late
GET IN TOUCH / RESERVATIONS
03] 9994 3978
reservations@tinto.net.au
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