Tinto Taperia Brighton

Tinto Taperia Brighton | North Laine restaurant | Spanish tapas

Tinto Taperia Brighton is an award-winning, contemporary and independent restaurant offering exquisite Spanish cuisine next to Brighton’s Theatre Royal. Easy-going and lively, Tinto Taperia provides an intimate setting that will conjure up the culinary memories of Spain while in the heart of Brighton’s North Laine. 

Finding Tinto Taperia Brighton 

Located on New Road, this Spanish restaurant in Brighton is set in the bustling centre of Brighton’s North Laine, next door to the Theatre Royal Brighton, Brighton’s Royal Pavilion and near the Brighton Dome. Tinto Taperia’s setting is one of the more in-vogue parts of the city. Just a stone’s throw away from our most iconic landmark, The Royal Pavilion, and an equal stretch from both the beach and train station makes this charming Spanish restaurant easily accessible for visitors and local regulars looking for quality and authenticity from their Spanish cuisine.  

The look and feel of Tinto Taperia Brighton

Tinto Taperia Brighton is a stylish and intimate restaurant suiting groups of up to six. There’s a lively and easy-going atmosphere from lunch to dinner service. They blend traditional Spanish culture with contemporary interiors, and the result is stunning. You can feel the Mediterranean influence throughout the restaurant, and while you know that you’re in Brighton, every so often, you may find your mind skipping off to Spain.

Spanish dining at its finest

If you love the real taste of Spain, then you’ll love Tinto Taperia Brighton. Serving exquisitely authentic Spanish cuisine, many of the recipes have been passed down as family favourites and have stood the test of time. Paella is made fresh to order, the proper way, containing the freshest ingredients and delivering the traditional flavour that we love. 

As well as paella, Tinto Taperia Brighton serves tapas. You’ll find a menu of small plates that are packed with flavour and perfect for sharing. There’s also a weekly changing special board, so when you book your next visit, you can look forward to trying something new. 

All the food at Tinto Taperia is cooked traditionally and highlights seasonal ingredients through the specials.

You’ll find a dedicated allergen menu if you have specific dietary needs, the servers are well-versed and good options for both vegetarian and vegan are marked on the menu. 

Drink

Tinto offers a range of beers and ciders, including draft and bottled options, with non-alchoholic picks available and, of course, homemade Sangria.

The owners have curated a carefully crafted wine list featuring well known Spanish wines such as those containing Tempranillo grapes or hailing from the world wide famous Rioja region, alongside lesser known wines from equally impressive regions such as Ribera del Duero, Rias Baixas, Rueda and Jumilla. Other world wines are also available, such as Argentinian Malbec, Romanian Pinot Noir, Portuguese Vinho Verde, Italian Pinot Grigio or Californian Zinfandel as well as sparkling options such as Prosecco, Cava and Champagne.

If you’re a gin fan, then you’ll be happy to discover the extensive Spanish gin offering which can be partnered with a good selection of flavoured tonics.

Tinto also prides itself in offering an exciting range of Spanish sherries, vermouths and liqueurs, not commonly available in the UK, which can be paired with dessert. To round off your meal, you can order a range of teas and barista style coffees, including Spanish Cortado, liquer coffee options or a trendy matcha latte.

If it’s a Brighton cocktail you fancy, then you’ll be pleased to know there are several options available on the permanent menu and an ever changing list of cocktail specials featured at the weekend, offering riffs on classic and popular cocktails often with a Spanish twist.

If you’re in the mood for more cocktails when your meal is finished, you can head over upstairs to  Bar Valentino. The bar is acclaimed for its top bartenders and is widely considered one of the best cocktail bars in the city. All the more reason to enjoy an aperitif or digestif before and after your meal (chef’s kiss!).