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Hours
Sun
5:30 pm - 11:59 pm
Tue
5:30 pm - 11:59 pm
Wed
5:30 pm - 11:59 pm
Thu
5:30 pm - 11:59 pm
Fri
5:30 pm - 11:59 pm
Sat
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm5:30 pm - 11:59 pm
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Food and ambience
Mediterranean, European, Spanish, Wine Bar, Catalan, Vegetarian friendly
Special Occasion Dining, Romantic, Groups, Bar Scene
Is this restaurant wheelchair accessible?
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About
Spanish Restaurant & Wine Bar specializing in authentic 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 – ‘Jamon 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 wine and food.
CUISINES
Mediterranean, European, Spanish, Wine Bar, Basque, Catalan
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Meals
Dinner, After-hours, Drinks
FEATURES
Reservations, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Gift Cards Available
Top 3 reasons to eat here
Sponsored by: Tinto
1. Barcelona feel in Hawthorn
"Once inside this restaurant it is like stepping into a European cafe"
dac6054
2. Quality food & wine
"Fabulous, interesting food, great Spanish Cava, wines and cocktails"
AnnR2228
3. Special occasion
"We had our work Christmas party at Tinto and it was amazing"
Jane R
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302 reviews
Excellent
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Very good
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Average
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Poor
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Terrible
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Paris2311 contributions
Favourite Review
Feb 2024 • solo
Having lived in Spain, and Spanish restaurants not being common here, I was excited to try this one
And I'm so glad I did
First, the decoration, all over, you'll have nods to Spain, I got several good memories from my time there brought back when seeing some posters actually, loved it
They have 2 rooms inside, and a small patio also, with a mural of famous Spanish buildings
Then the staff is welcoming, special mention to Dante who's extra nice
And the last but not the least, the food & drinks indeed
They have lots of options, aperitivos, tapas, raciones (mains), paellas (the house specialty), quesos (cheese), postres (desserts) including churros
Lots of drink options too, especially wine, with sangria indeed, cocktails, and mocktails
I personally had a naked mando (orgeat, fermented mandarin, lime, pineapple, and non alcoholic spiced rum)
Along with a paella indeed, the paella de marisco (seafood, with local prawns, mussels, calamari and clams)
It was all super good!
Be it that you want to feel like traveling to Spain, or just gave a nice meal, you've found the right place!
Highly recommended!
Written 10 February 2024
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OscarMolly
63 contributions
Apr 2020 • family
We also dined on Tinto’s take out menu during this challenging Covid-19 era. Han and his team are working so hard to provide a great service to their customers. The meal was delicious. Thank you.
Written 11 April 2020
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346hanss
Hello Oscar/Molly - thank you so much for your ongoing support and taking the time to write a review. We are in tough times, but will continue to do the best we can. We are re-fining our take away
/ delivery process and every day find something we can improve so our customers can have a great meal at home.
Written 14 April 2020
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Nethway
Hobart82 contributions
Mar 2021 • family
Fantastic service and great food. The food was excellent but what made this place a stand out was the effort of the staff, super attentive and friendly, it really added to the experience. The food came out in a timely fashion and the waitresses were helpful in advising what dishes to order. A pleasant evening all round.
Written 12 March 2021
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Hans S
Hi Anna, great to hear you enjoyed your dining experience at Tinto and thank you for taking time to write the review.
Written 14 March 2021
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Evelin G
1 contribution
Aug 2022 • couples
The worst restaurant I have ever eat .
The portions super small ( I thought that was an amouse but not )
$7 the tortilla española : super dry , reheated in microwave , no flavour and the size was like a joke.
Croqueta no flavour
I will not come back !
The service was good , the woman is lovely.
Written 16 August 2022
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monika
Eltham2 contributions
Dec 2021 • family
My sister and I enjoyed an early dinner (first sitting) here on the last Saturday pre-Christmas. The restaurant was busy, but not crowded. This is a big call but it was arguably the best tapas I’ve had outside of Madrid.
The service was attentive and friendly. The food came out in a timely way at the perfect temperature. It was delicious. A mix of standard times (patatas bravos, crocettas, meatballs) some with a twist along with interesting less standard seasonal dishes. There is a good wine list, interesting cocktails, and a charming ambience. I had been here for drinks at the bar before, and had wanted to return for a meal - but COVID. So glad I finally made it here for a meal. Will definitely be back.
Thank you to all who looked after us yesterday for making it such an enjoyable experience, and bouquets to those in the kitchen.
Written 18 December 2021
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Marie Z
Melbourne20 contributions
Apr 2021 • none
I have eaten at Tinto several times and the food is consistently great along with great service. Staff are knowledgeable about the menu, helpful, friendly, patient and attentive. Last night was not exception and even more impressive as I had booked for the wrong night and even though the restaurant was full, with no fuss they managed to find us a table averting a disaster!! Thank you
Written 6 April 2021
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Ewokng
Melbourne35 contributions
Dec 2021 • friends
What a great slice of Spain in the heart of Hawthorn. The staff were fabulous and There was a great selection of tapas ( A+ especially for the salted codfish croquettes!. We enjoyed lovely cerviche and beans on a delicious manchego cheese custard. Also they offer a wide range of Spanish as well as Australian wines and Sangria ( of course). On street parking is great too as it’s not in the very heart of busy Hawthorn. Definitely recommend them again.
Written 18 December 2021
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Peter J
Rivonia41 contributions
Jan 2020 • none
I was on a business trip and dined there alone. The staff went out of their way to make me feel comfortable and relaxed. I was offered to taste various Spanish wines and the staff gave me great recommendations of the food choices. The food was very good and I would certainly return to the restaurant again.
Written 9 February 2020
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775hanst
Thank you Peter for taking the time to write this review. It’s nice to know the staff made you feel welcome and you enjoyed the evening. Might see you again on your next trip.
Written 10 February 2020
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GTfivestar
Melbourne77 contributions
Feb 2020 • family
I enjoyed my visit to this Spanish restaurant. The tortilla, calamari and jamon were delicious.
The service was interesting, seemed to be a female leader who was very dominating. They need to sort that out, it should feel seamless and harmonious to guests.
Written 10 March 2020
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KShills
Melbourne18 contributions
July 2020 • friends
After a pleasant welcome for our ‘last supper’ - our last meal on the eve of the second CoVID lockdown, we had a very enjoyable meal and some wonderful Spanish tempranillo. The food and service scored top marks, especially the anchovy starter, and the beef cheeks main. The cauliflower salad was appealing, as was the Santiago dessert tart. All in all, a well placed step into Spanish cuisine.
Written 24 July 2020
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346hanss
Hello KShills - writing a review is a great way to spend your time during lock-down ... and it is much appreciated. We are glad you enjoy your first foray into Spanish cuisine at Tinto and hope it kindles a new interest in this un-cut gem of southern Europe. Although not as well known and wide spread as Italian or French it has some hidden history in its connection with the Moor-ish flavours and meanwhile the word 'Tapas' is synonymous with sharing small plates. might see you in our Barcelona sister restaurant 'El Kasparo' one day ??
Written 25 July 2020
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Franck
Melbourne1502 contributions
May 2024 • friends
My friends and I had a delightful evening at Tinto on Saturday night. The sangria was good, the wine selection excellent, and the tapas delicious and varied. The paella was the highlight, cooked to perfection and bursting with flavor. The cheese platter was satisfactory, but the cheesecake was average.
Despite the minor shortcoming with the cheesecake, I highly recommend Tinto for its inviting atmosphere, great drinks, and outstanding tapas and paella. It's a fantastic spot for an enjoyable night out.
Written 4 May 2024
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RosemaryKelly
Melbourne23 contributions
Nov 2021 • friends
Fabulous to return to Tinto post lockdown. The ambience was relaxed, cuisine delicious, staff friendly and keen to assist w recommendations. We had a lovely meal - every dish was superb. So lucky tp have this gem in our local neighbourhood
Written 16 November 2021
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Vacenthusiast
87 contributions
Oct 2023 • friends
We were warmly welcomed by hostess, Dante and seated in a prearranged quieter area. Dante answered all our food questions. Our dinner of shared plates was tasty, interesting, creative & varied. The service was efficient, helpful & friendly. I thoroughly recommend Tinto as a relaxed and delicious dinner experience.
Written 24 October 2023
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Sillypiggys
Sydney1811 contributions
Nov 2022 • couples
Went twice to this restaurant. The service was good. Could be better upon receiving customers who hasn’t made a booking or early for the booking. Had to check in regularly yourself if you wanted to get seated so don’t expect to be called once the table becomes available. However once seated service is good. The food is great! Not massive portions but great quality. Recommend the Wagyu steak and the king prawns. We also love the amazing view from the decking.
Written 2 January 2023
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Fra P
Melbourne136 contributions
June 2021 • friends
Excellent vibe, warm staff, knowledgeable. Well timed delivery of tasty food. Good ambience esp on a cold night. Online booking not smooth - said only time available was 5.30 but didn’t seem right. Maybe social distancing requirements.
Written 20 June 2021
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