Tinos
Upper East Side-Yorkville, New York City
Restaurant in New York City, United States
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Dress
Casual
Why go
Tinos is a practical Upper East Side choice for an easy neighborhood dinner, not a destination tasting-menu booking. Go when location and low planning effort matter; cross-shop Delizia 92, Nick's, Cafe d'Alsace, Korali, or Sandro's Restaurant if the group wants a clearer cuisine or room identity before committing.
About Tinos
In New York City, Tinos is a practical dining option. It is in New York City, the dress code is casual, and the posted hours run from 5–11 PM Monday through Thursday, 12:30–11 PM Friday, 12:30–10 PM Saturday, and 12:30–11 PM Sunday.
For a first-timer, the decision should stay simple. Tinos is a flexible New York City plan, particularly when the group wants to confirm details like cuisine, chef, price, menu format, service style, awards, or a specific location directly before committing.
Plan for a casual New York City meal, with details to confirm
The useful read is expectations. Tinos is best approached as a casual New York City dining choice rather than a heavily documented destination meal. It may suit a simple meet-up or an easygoing plan, but diners who need menu detail, service format, and price certainty should confirm those points directly before going.
The dress code is casual. Hours are 5–11 PM Monday through Thursday, 12:30–11 PM Friday, 12:30–10 PM Saturday, and 12:30–11 PM Sunday. For broader planning around the city, use Our full New York City restaurants guide, and if the night needs a hotel or later stop, cross-check Our full New York City hotels guide and Our full New York City bars guide.
Who should choose it, and who should cross-shop
Choose Tinos if the priority is a casual New York City option and you are comfortable confirming menu and other practical details directly. Cross-shop if the meal needs a clearer point of view before you decide. Other options to compare include Delizia 92, Nick's, Cafe d'Alsace, Korali, and Sandro's Restaurant, depending on your timing and the kind of night you want.
Planning details
- Location
- 1748 1st Ave, New York, NY 10128
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- tinosnyc.com
- Phone
- +16463706067
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Tinos reads like an Upper East Side restaurant that prizes consistency over spectacle. The room foregrounds serious, modern Greek cooking rather than flashy presentation, and its identity is shaped by neighborhood loyalty: regulars and returning tables matter as much as critical notice. The kitchen treats fundamentals—acid-driven vegetable work, whole-fish cookery, and grains and legumes—as structural elements of the menu, which gives the dining experience a quietly rigorous, refined tenor. Expect a polished, understated atmosphere that puts the food at the center and rewards diners who appreciate technique and coherence over trend-driven flash.
Best For
Tinos is best experienced in the evening, particularly for dinner with a partner or a small group of regulars who appreciate thoughtful, ingredient-led Greek cooking. The format suits date nights and family outings where the focus is on shared plates and well-composed whole-fish dishes, and it also works for neighbourhood guests seeking a dependable, elevated meal rather than a tourist destination. Because the kitchen emphasizes coherent menu architecture over one-off showpieces, the restaurant is ideal for diners who return to explore seasonal permutations and the house approach to traditional components.
Ordering Tips
Follow the kitchen's strengths: prioritize the signature items and whole-fish preparations and lean into vegetable plates and grain- or legume-based sides that reflect the menu's architecture. The listing of Lavraki, Tsipoura and Paidakia suggests standout options; consider sharing plates to sample multiple preparations. Ask your server about how the fish is being prepared that night and about vegetable or grain courses that serve as a counterpoint to richer dishes. Pace the meal for sharing rather than single-course racing—this room rewards sampling several thoughtfully composed items.
Venue details
Ambiance
Rustic decor with blue-and-white Greek accents, warm wooden elements, cozy lighting, and exposed brick walls creating a warm, inviting atmosphere.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Intimate
Signature Dishes
- Lavraki
- Tsipoura
- Paidakia
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 1748 1st Ave, New York, NY 10128
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Delizia 92, Notable alternative
- Cafe d'Alsace, Notable alternative
- Nick's, Notable alternative
- Sandro's Restaurant, Notable alternative
- Korali, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How Tinos compares on the Upper East Side
Delizia 92 and Nick's are the closest cross-shops for a low-drama neighborhood dinner. Choose Tinos when the First Avenue location is the deciding factor; choose one of those peers when the group wants a more familiar old-school neighborhood-restaurant feel and does not need a destination-level plan.
Cafe d'Alsace is the better fit when ambiance matters more than convenience, especially for a group that wants a livelier brasserie-style room. Korali is the cleaner comparison if the brief leans Mediterranean and the group wants that identity to be clear before booking.
Sandro's Restaurant is the cross-shop for a more traditional sit-down Italian plan nearby. Tinos is easier to justify when the goal is a simple Upper East Side booking with less pressure around occasion, price tier, or menu research.
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Compare Tinos
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Tinos | New York City | No published awards |
| Delizia 92 | New York City | No published awards |
| Cafe d'Alsace | New York City | No published awards |
| Nick's | New York City | No published awards |
| Sandro's Restaurant | New York City | 2025 New York Magazine The 43 Best Restaurants in New York |
| Korali | New York City | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about Tinos?
Tinos is a casual New York City dining option. Hours are 5–11 PM Monday through Thursday, 12:30–11 PM Friday, 12:30–10 PM Saturday, and 12:30–11 PM Sunday. If menu, price, booking method, or service format matters, check directly before you go.
Can Tinos accommodate groups?
Group policies should be confirmed directly. If you are planning for a larger party, confirm directly with Tinos before showing up. If your group wants more structure, choose a place that clearly publishes group booking details.
How far ahead should I book Tinos?
Confirm reservation timing directly with Tinos. Its posted hours are 5–11 PM Monday through Thursday, 12:30–11 PM Friday, 12:30–10 PM Saturday, and 12:30–11 PM Sunday. If you need another option to compare, consider Cafe d'Alsace or Sandro's Restaurant depending on your timing.
