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Tinto

114 S 20th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103 (City Center West)
(215) 665-9150
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Ranked #37 of 2,161 restaurants in Philadelphia
Price range: €19 - €77
Cuisines: Spanish, Basque
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Good for: Romantic, Special Occasion Dining
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Private Dining
Dining style: Casual Elegant
Neighbourhood: City Center West
Cross street: Sansom
Transit: SEPTA: The 17, 21, and 42 buses stop near the restaurant. The Market-Frankford El stop is at 15th & Market.
Description: Tinto, an expression used to describe red wine served in pintxos bars throughout Northern Spain, is the ultimate expression of what a Basque wine bar should be. Located in Rittenhouse Square, the cozy restaurant, drawing inspiration from the rich cultural and culinary traditions of Basque country, inspires, tantalizes and satisfies with extraordinary cuisine by Chef Jose Garces. Specialties of the House Duck Montadito, Shrimp & Chorizo Brochettes, Short Rib Bocadillo, 60 bottle wine list from the Basque regions of N. Spain and S. France, and artisanal ciders. Private Parties: Tinto welcomes groups of all sizes. Events can be booked throughout the restaurant and in our private dining rooms seven days a week. For parties of 12 or more, please call our private events team to schedule your reservation at 267-284-7979 or email events@garcesgroup.com
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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5 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

The two of us had a mid-week getaway dinner at Tinto, and we are hooked. We did the tasting menu, and it was hard to say which dish was the best. The warm rolls with the smoky pepper/tomato dipping sauce called out for a refill. The scallops on the creamy polenta were superb (how do they do polenta like that?),... More

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Lansdowne, Pennsylvania
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

We had the premium chef's tasting menu. It exceeded all expectations! The food was delicious, well-prepared, cohesive and exciting. The tables are a bit close for a fine dining experience. Our waiter was great, offering to go next store to get a specific scotch for my husband. I can't wait to go back!

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Kimberton PA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

This Tapas restaurant specializes in the Basque region between France and Spain. The small plates are really inspired culinary delights We allowed the chef to choose and were not disappointed. They were very accommodating since members of our party had dietary restrictions that they were able to work around. The green beans were truly amazing. I never imagined they could... More

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Philly
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

The tasting menu was a great melange of different Spanish regional specialties, very nicely presented.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

This Restaurant is a must for everyone who's visiting Philadelphia. The service was outstanding, the food was delicious, and the variety.... Don't miss this pearl, when you get here.

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San Juan, Puerto Rico
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

One of the best brunches ever had! Chef Garces' menu is excellent for sharing and the portions are great. The setting is really nice and the service impeccable.

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miami
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2013 via mobile

This place is a must! The food is amazing it's just such a combination of flavors that you'll feel like you see fireworks!!! Everything we had was phenomenal but my favorites were the serano wrapped figs, arugala salad, and chestnut soup. The ambiance was great and our waitress was a sweet heart. Honestly, you have to go!!!

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013 via mobile

Went with friends post-theater and really enjoyed the food. Trendy and a little pretentious, but we three senior citizens felt welcome. Some of the items we tried truly stood out. Don't leave without tryig the duck, the scallops or the arugala salad. Service was attentive for the most part. Good selection of beers and sherries to wash it down.

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Hillsborough, NJ
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

Went there on a Saturday night. Made reservations and I was glad I did. The place gets busy and walkins did not seem to have much success. Tinto has a nice tappas selection and many of the items we ordered were very good. The one plate we did not care for was taken off our bill without request. The drinks... More

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bethesda
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2013

Six of us had a pescatarian meal here. We were next to the kitchen and could see the cooking which was cool. Lots of variety. High quality ingredients. Our only issue was the sound level. It could have been a little lower but our table was probably one of the quietest. We could have been given more bread without having... More

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