Food Princess
I was very excited to try this spot and wasn’t super impressed. The portions are tiny and pricey. I wouldn’t have considered this place fine dining other than that aspect. My fish really had no flavor and the scoop of lobster risotto I had also had little flavor. It had maybe 2 tiny little pieces of lobster in it. The martini I had was delicious though!
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Olga Shestopalova
Really great place for a date! The decor is nice, and the food is spectacular. My absolute favorite was the octopus appetizer, which came with this creamy sauce and delicious mushrooms, and it wasn’t rubbery at all, as most places make it! The oysters were spot on. Of the entrees, I really enjoyed the lamb shank- it was so tender and fell off the bone. It paired really well with the mint yoghurt sauce it came with. I only wish it came with a bit more sides. The seafood pasta was also great, the mussels were so delicious! Naturally, we ordered dessert, and the chocolate pot was amazing, it’s like chocolate mousse with a dollop of creme on top, very chocolatey and smooth.
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Tim Ashe
Date night found us going south again to a restaurant we had never been to before for dinner. This night our focus was on Tinos Kitchen + Bar at 325 Lafayette Rd in Hampton.
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Stina Cote
We just moved to the area and heard about Tino’s in a Facebook group we decided to give it a try. *Note it’s on the second floor*
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Dave Hardy
We love this place. We were able to sit at the fireplace table, and it was warm and cozy. Always have to get the warm feta dip. It is most excellent! I had the Bolognese, which is the best I have had anywhere. The three others had the cod with lobster risotto. The presentation was nice and they all said they loved it. I highly recommend Tino’s.
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Courtney Heath
Atmosphere was great. Service was ok. Food was subpar for a restaurant of this caliber. Steak was over done potatoes taste like burnt wood. Trying to pass off fennel all burnt and dried out as the vegetable of the day. You can do better.
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Devils Boxer
After reading many reviews, I really expected to enjoy myself at Tino’s. Unfortunately, that was not the case. The first thing to greet us as we ascend the interior stairs to the restaurant, is the filthy carpet; hardly a welcoming sight. Our appetizers of whipped feta, and fried calamari were acceptable, nothing special, but certainly not bad. The Caesar salads arrived underdressed, and with mostly brown leaves. When the waiter finally arrived (he was also tending the bar, so he wasn’t around a lot), I asked for more dressing, which was promptly delivered. As I applied it I noted that it looked like mayonnaise, not Caesar dressing. When I tasted it, it was flavorless, and the waiter confirmed that it was their house made aioli, not Caesar dressing. I didn’t bother to eat more than a few leaves. As for my entree, I ordered the short rib ragu with tagliatelle. I asked the waiter if it was a red sauce, to which he answered “yes”. Feeling that blue cheese and arugula were not good additions to a red short rib ragu, I declined those. What I received was a small portion shredded beef with some noodles in a brown, watery broth, lacking any tomato to make it red, and lacking flavor, as well. My companion’s lobster carbonara was equally disappointing. In a well made carbonara, the noodles are generously coated in an unctuous sauce created from guancale, fat, eggs and cheese. These noodles were virtually dry, and the lobster served with them was cold. I had witnessed the dishes for our table sitting under lights for an extended period of time, so I’m sure that’s the reason they finally arrived barely warm. We declined any dessert.
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Josh Sullivan
Extremely overpriced for what it is – charging more than CR’s, The Carriage House, and Tuscan Sea Grille and the food is average at best. Cocktails are even worse – most premixed and sitting in jars. Bring your credit card and set low expectations!
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Joseph Harrison
The Zucchini blossoms were like something I have never had. Incredible. The meatballs. Incredible. The wine list was extensive and the knowledge that the waiter had about the wine and food was sharp. Finally, the Cod was unreal.
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Matthew Peabody
This place is amazing. Excellent service, food & drinks! Ambiance too! We had a party of about 14 people and everyone had a great time – each person loved their food and drinks while also enjoying the friendly staff. Karen was great, and the manager Jillian was super helpful and checked in on us to make sure everything went ok. We will be back for sure!
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