A theatrical riverside hotel restaurant with creative pan-Asian and Latin influences, strong cocktails and generally warm hospitality, but inconsistent service and premium pricing warrant booking for the view and entertainment rather than expecting flawless execution.
Chino Latino delivers solid food quality and exceptional riverside setting that define its appeal, yet inconsistent execution across dishes and visits prevents a higher grade. Strong service attentiveness and a vibrant atmosphere with live music create memorable occasions, but variable food consistency and uneven portion control keep it from approaching the very top tier.
Chino Latino is a polished Park Plaza Riverbank restaurant where the Thames and, from the right table, Big Ben do much of the opening act. Reviews describe a stylish retro-futuristic room, live singers or bands, and cocktails that can turn dinner into a full evening out. The welcome is often warm and personal, though a smaller set of diners report being ignored, rushed or left waiting. The cooking is contemporary Asian-Latin fusion: sushi, dim sum, Thai curry, Korean-spiced chicken, Japanese miso and Latin-inspired moqueca share the menu. Standouts repeatedly include Thai green curry, hot-rock steak, beef short ribs, seafood moqueca and selected sushi or dumplings. Set menus can feel generous and occasion-worthy, while à la carte pricing and occasional inconsistency make the value less automatic than the glamorous room suggests. Families are genuinely catered for rather than merely tolerated: the current kids menu includes burgers, spaghetti, meatballs, chicken katsu curry, salmon fish and chips, ice cream, brownies and fruit. Reviews also describe colouring materials and thoughtful child-friendly touches. It is a good choice for a birthday or family celebration, although adventurous adults will get more from the broader fusion menu than particularly conservative eaters.
Area vibe: Vibrant riverside cultural and hospitality district known for theatres, galleries and hotels.
Safety: Generally safe and well-lit with steady footfall, though quieter late at night in spots away from main routes.
What's nearby: Near River Thames, Waterloo and Westminster bridges, Southbank Centre, The National Theatre, hotels and office blocks.
The menu’s strongest bets range from duck pancakes and prawn gyoza to hot-rock steak, Thai green curry, and seafood moqueca for two.
Budget carefully and expect a lively evening, but be prepared for loud music, occasional service delays, and a menu that favors adventurous fusion over familiar classics.
Chino Latino pairs Thames and possible Big Ben views with a glossy design, cocktails, and live music that brings plenty of energy to dinner.