Tino (restaurant)

Tino is a Latin American restaurant located on Sydney Road in Brunswick, Melbourne, Australia. The restaurant opened in 2022 and has been praised by critics for its house-made ingredients.

Description
Tino makes nearly all of its ingredients from scratch. The restaurant's menu features a variety of dishes from different Latin American countries, including Colombia, Peru, Mexico, and Brazil. The restaurant's interior features timber floors and tabletops, moss-green leather accents, and black bentwoods throughout, creating a bistro-like atmosphere.

History
Tino was established by Argentinian head chef Sergio Tourn, who moved to Australia in 2004. Initially working as an accountant, Tourn later began working in the restaurant industry, first in catering and then at Saint Urban in Richmond under chef Daniel Schelbert. In 2019, he became the head chef at The Vale Bar in Ascot Vale, where he began concentrating on Latin American flavours. Tino was opened in partnership with the same business partners from The Vale Bar. It opened inside of the space formerly occupied by the wine bar Rascal.

Reception
Tino has been well-received by critics, with particular praise directed at its chorizo and drinks menu, which includes cocktails and a selection of South American wines.

In her review for the Herald Sun, Kara Monssen scored the venue 7/10. Besha Rodell, in her review for The Age, scored the restaurant 14/20, describing its menu as "a lovely overview" of South American cuisine.