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Tinto Tapas Bar [EK]
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About Tinto Tapas Bar [EK]
Tinto Tapas Bar is a tapas restaurant on Hunter St in Glasgow, with the dining room upstairs and a downstairs space called the Nook. Dogs are welcome, so diners can bring them along. The menu is built around small plates for sharing, ordered in a broad selection across the table. Salt baked cod and queso de cabra, the baked goats cheese, sit among the plates, and the paella comes as a large portion. A tapas deal lets diners choose a set number of plates, such as three or five, with drinks included in some versions. The restaurant belongs to a group with other sites in East Kilbride, Uddingston, Largs and Troon.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree parking lot · Free street parking · Paid parking lot
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs · Kids' menu
- DietaryVegan options · Vegetarian options
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention tapas deal, paella, salt baked cod and cheese cake.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention tapas deal, paella, salt baked cod and cheese cake.
Customer Review Summary
Salt baked cod is the dish reviewers name most warmly. One family called it a highlight, and it was the only plate a disappointed couple enjoyed, though they found it very oily. Close behind are the goat's cheese, described as a highlight and as baked, and the paella. Others praise the meatballs, the mozzarella sticks, the chickpea stew and a cheesecake described as out of this world. Several describe friendly staff and say the tapas deals gave good quality and quantity. The complaints are specific. One diner found the patatas bravas sauce heavy on paprika, and the chicken and chorizo turned out to be overcooked chicken and salami. Another called the tortilla de verduras barely edible. A voucher diner disliked the set menu with olives, the poor service and the loud music. One couple stood in the doorway unwelcomed while a lone waitress covered the room. One group's paella was so massive that three people could not finish it.
Customer Review Summary
Salt baked cod is the dish reviewers name most warmly. One family called it a highlight, and it was the only plate a disappointed couple enjoyed, though they found it very oily. Close behind are the goat's cheese, described as a highlight and as baked, and the paella. Others praise the meatballs, the mozzarella sticks, the chickpea stew and a cheesecake described as out of this world. Several describe friendly staff and say the tapas deals gave good quality and quantity. The complaints are specific. One diner found the patatas bravas sauce heavy on paprika, and the chicken and chorizo turned out to be overcooked chicken and salami. Another called the tortilla de verduras barely edible. A voucher diner disliked the set menu with olives, the poor service and the loud music. One couple stood in the doorway unwelcomed while a lone waitress covered the room. One group's paella was so massive that three people could not finish it.
Featured reviews
- Daniel McGrory
“Visited with my wife for the first time for lunch, entrance from the street was poorly maintained but interior was comfortable. We shared 6 tapas, highlights queso de cabra & paella, biggest disappointment was the tortilla de verduras, barely edible. Great service from Connor but tracksuit trousers didn’t fit with restaurant expectation. Wouldn’t rush back.”
- Kym Dorrian
“Used a wowcher deal which was for 5 Tapas for 2 and 2 drinks. It was a set menu so couldn't pick what we would like which was not very good for me as I don't like olives. Service was poor and the music was way to loud. Left within an hour. Don't think I will be back.”
- Alan Mcgurk
“Went for lunch here today 12th may and the food was lovely, great selection and the portion sizes where perfect.. Sam (our waiter) was fantastic, knowledgeable and great conversation(sorry again about the candle).. lastly I don’t want to spread too much awareness about this as there will be less for us but GOOD LORD the cheese cake is out of this world! 10/10 will be back for more of that cheese cake with some tapas on the side.”
- Orla Kelly
“Food was amazing, highly recommend! Came out a little fast however we didn’t mind! The meatballs and mozzarella sticks(fried cheese) were definitely a must have! The service was amazing, Leah Sam & Ignacio were so kind and really looked after us! Atmosphere was lovely too!”
- Ash G
“My husband and decided to try Tinto Tapas for our anniversary dinner last night and were really disappointed. We had been to the Nook downstairs before and expected a similar kind of experience upstairs but the restaurant was so dated and dingy. When we first arrived the only waitress working (who was lovely but absolutely run off her feet) was busy bringing food out to a large table, so we must have stood in the doorway for 5-10 minutes without anyone welcoming us. The smells and smoke coming from the kitchen were quite intense and unpleasant and we considered leaving there and then, but we didn't have anything else booked and decided to stay and hope for the best. I wish we hadn't. The food was terrible. The patatas bravas (a staple in any good tapas restaurant) was awful. The sauce had far too much paprika in it and tasted more like prawn cocktail crisps than the Spanish classic. The chicken and chorizo dish was actually chicken and salami and the chicken was overcooked...it was also swimming in oil. The only thing I enjoyed was the cod dish but again it was very oily. Everything was oily. I really don't understand all the good reviews. On top of the bad food, the wine list was bang average, the atmosphere was lacking and the music was terrible. The only positive was the lovely waitress but she was fighting a losing battle having to manage so many tables on her own.”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
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- Thursday
- ,
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“If you’re looking for authentic Spanish tapas right here in Glasgow and its surrounding areas then look no further than Tinto Tapas Bar. You’ll find something that takes your breath away as we have a wide range of dishes available to suit every palate. With locations in East Kilbride, Glasgow, Uddingston, Largs and Troon, our take on Spanish cuisine isn’t far away.”
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Live music
- Popular for lunch
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Free parking lot
- Accepts reservations
- Dogs allowed
- Dine-in
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- Family-friendly
- Vegan options
- Bar onsite
- Cozy
- Beer
- Coffee
- Offerings· 12
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Free water refills
- Happy hour drinks
- Happy hour food
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Late-night food
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Planning· 2
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Dining options· 8
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Counter service
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Atmosphere· 3
- Casual
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Accessibility· 1
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Family-friendly· 3
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
- Highlights· 4
- Great cocktails
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Live music
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Crowd· 3
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Transgender safespace
- Parking· 4
- Free street parking
- Paid parking lot
- Paid street parking
- Parking
- Pet-friendly· 2
- Dogs allowed inside
- Dogs allowed outside
Location
Restaurants near Tinto Tapas Bar [EK]
- Mata Hari4.36220 miWheelchair accessible
soft shell crab starter, mixed seafood mains, spicy dishes
- Yakitori House4.81,1660.1 mi
private outdoor pods, teppanyaki beef, tempura
- Once upon a Table4.73330.1 mi
amuse bouche, mussels, beef shin wellington
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tinto Tapas Bar [EK]Vegan options · Vegetarian options · Wheelchair accessible | 4.4556 | — | tapas deal, paella, salt baked cod |
| Mata HariWheelchair accessible | 4.3622 | 0 mi | soft shell crab starter, mixed seafood mains, spicy dishes |
| Yakitori House | 4.81,166 | 0.1 mi | private outdoor pods, teppanyaki beef, tempura |
| Once upon a Table | 4.7333 | 0.1 mi | amuse bouche, mussels, beef shin wellington |
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