1. The exterior of Tino, noted by a white marquee with green lettering reading Tino.
    Photograph: Parker Blain
  2. A dining table flanking a bar in a white-brick restaurant.
    Photograph: Parker Blain
  3. A spiced eggplant dish with mole sauce in a white bowl, atop a dining table.
    Photograph: Parker Blain
  4. Beef tartare served with thin and crispy crackers, alongside a cocktail.
    Photograph: Parker Blain
  5. A Pisco Sour cocktail with a garnish branded with the word 'Tino'.
    Photograph: Parker Blain
  6. An assortment of cocktails in tall and short glasses.
    Photograph: Parker Blain

Tino

Taste your way across Latin America at this new restaurant and bar in a space once occupied by Rascal
  • Restaurants | Latin American
  • Brunswick
Adena Maier
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Time Out says

Taking over the bones of former Brunswick wine bar Rascal, cosy new neighbourhood bar and restaurant Tino is on a mission to pay delicious homage to the culinary traditions of Latin America. But it's far from traditional – and that's exactly how Argentinian head chef and co-owner Sergio Tourn wants it.

"Not only do we want to keep things interesting, [but we also] want the opportunity to experiment," says Tourn, who plans to keep things fresh with offerings like rotating ceviche dishes and an empanada of the week, among other limited-edition dishes. 

The á la carte menu is designed to share, and highlights include a smoky, salty and sweet take on beef tartare that features avocado, morita and saltbush; corn ribs with tomato jam, tamarind and chipotle; and portherhouse with almond chimichurri and spring onions. For an all-encompassing feast, punters can opt for a multi-course chef's choice banquet. 

If wine is your tipple of choice, there's a sizeable list of more than 200 Latin American and Australian drops to choose from. Brew-lovers can pick from a concise list of Latin and local beers, including Quilmes and Negra Modelo, and those after a cocktail can drink $15 Pisco Sours all day, every day. 

After more to do while you're in the area? Check out our local's guide to Brunswick. 

Details

Address
341 Sydney Road
Brunswick
Melbourne
3056
Opening hours:
Tues-Fri 4pm-late; Sat & Sun noon-late
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