Mark Rotolone opens new bistro in Brisbane's James Street precinct
Business · 3 July 2026
Written by AI from multiple news reports
A new restaurant called Bistro Tino opened in Brisbane's James Street area in early July 2026, taking over the space where King Arthur Cafe previously operated. The building is a curved-roof structure dating from World War II, known as a Nissen hut. The owner, Mark Rotolone, already runs a nearby restaurant called Mosconi, which sits in a similar building and has been open since 2019.
The bistro currently serves food during the day, with evening service planned later. The menu focuses on European-style all-day dining rather than typical breakfast dishes. Chef Alfie Cutler created the menu with guidance from Catherine Anders, the head chef at Mosconi. Inside, the layout was redesigned, with the staircase moved to the rear and the upper level modified to include windows that can be opened.