Mosconi Welcomes A New All-Day European Bistro To The James Street Precinct
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By Victoria Lewis | 3rd July 2026In a bid to prove that slow and steady wins the race when it comes to daytime dining, Bistro Tino is offering Fortitude Valley a relaxed, European-style venue that enhances the art of the daily ritual.
A highly anticipated opening from the Mosconi team, Bistro Tino acts as the little sister to the renowned Italian hotspot. Expanding Mark Rotolone’s successful European footprint in Fortitude Valley, Tino, meaning ‘little’ or ‘junior’ in Italian, has opened its doors in a light-filled space next door to the renowned Mosconi on Arthur Street.
Open daily from 6:30am to 2:30pm, with plans to extend trading into the evening by spring, Bistro Tino is the James Street precinct’s answer to an elegant espresso and breakfast joint that blends into an afternoon wine bar. Here’s everything you need to know.
The vibe
Heavily influenced by the vibe of the late ’70s and early ’80s, warmth, nostalgia, and vinyl will be at the heart of Tino.
It’s a space that encourages locals to slow down, escape the hustle, and soak in the surrounds of the James Street precinct. Tino stands to be a social space “for the community to feel looked after, with quality seasonal fare and reliable welcoming service made for locals (and their dogs),” says Rotolone. You heard it here first, furry friends are always welcome at Tino.
The menu
Under the direction of Mosconi Head Chef Catherine Anders, Bistro Tino’s kitchen will be led by Alfie Cutler, building on the Mosconi legacy while giving its sister venue its own identity – one built on nostalgia, warmth, and flexibility. The menu will mirror the energy of European-style home cooking, offering breakfast with a point of difference in Brisbane. At the core will be seasonal, ingredient-led dishes that offer a sense of comfort and can be enjoyed at any time of day.
“Tino is about getting back to basics. The food will be European at heart with dishes that people genuinely want to eat,” says Rotolone.
Included on their opening line-up are potato and zucchini frittata with blue swimmer crab and crème fraiche, Abruzzese ham with house pickles, Comté, and seeded bread, alongside fried brioche with honey ricotta and balsamic strawberries.
“More than anything, we want to offer Brisbane an alternative to the avocado toasts and eggs benedict that have become so common,” adds Cutler.
The fit-out
Brought to life by the Brisbane interior design office, By Burke, the space will effortlessly balance warmth with elegance. With a two-toned palette of cream and warm browns, at the centre of the space lies a handmade Tasmanian oak bar accented by bronzed brass details and rich ochre leather upholstered banquette seating, all crafted by local makers and artisans. Adding to the ambience, Queensland’s signature sunlight will filter through louvred windows all along the building’s facade.
Full of character and intention, Bistro Tino’s compact layout lends itself to creativity, able to host 20 inside, 25 alfresco, as well as having a private dining space on the upper level for 25 guests, which will open by spring.
A new neighbourhood gem dripping with European charm, Bistro Tino promises to be a local hotspot, and we can’t wait to book a table.
Imagery: Jessie Prince
