This used to be a great place but since changing chefs the quality of food has dropped significantly. Front of house is also now unprofessional. Such a shame used to be 5 stars. wouldnt reccomend.
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10152958554348804
Zomato
8 months ago
2.0
This place used to be one of our favorites. We'd come here a few times a year but seems the quality has dropped the last couples of times we went there. The seafood paella is very oily and not very flavoursome, neither was the heirloom tomato salad. We've given it a couple of go's too see if it was just their off night but seems the quality has dropped for good. Don't think we'll return.
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Moray
Zomato
8 months ago
5.0
Service was spot on and food was oh so tasty. Standouts were the home aged chorizo, gazpacho, Jamon iberico and the seafood paella.
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Edv
Zomato
9 months ago
3.0
I have been coming to Anada for many years. This week took my clients and decided to go the feed me option for the 5 of us. <br/>The dishes were good, however the portions were too small to feed the 5 people. <br/>Sorry guys won’t be back.
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Ushakant
Zomato
9 months ago
2.0
For the price they charge for food, the least they can do is upgrade their furniture and have chairs with backs. This may be a popular place for meat eaters, but not many options for vegetarians/vegan and the food is bland. Definitely not worth the return.
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Two Sheds
Zomato
Oct 03, 2019
5.0
Pure class here. It’s a gorgeous place. The restaurant looked magical spotted from the street on a welcome balmy Melbourne evening. Inside was wonderful too and much enhanced by a wobderful sound system. The initial service was superb. It’s not easy to beat being served by a good looking foreigner with a lovely smiling manner and an encyclopedic knowledge of the menu and wine list. So, we were near sold before we’d had anything to eat or drink.<br/><br/>Thankfully, we adored our meal from start to finish. It started with excellent sourdough, top quality olive oil and fantastic peppery dukka. We then had a succession of marvellous small dishes. Mushroom croquettes, deep fried mussels, Harvey bay scallops (quote from our seafood obsessed friend “those scallops are the best ever anywhere”) and stuffed peppers. We couldn’t fault any of these wonderful dishes. They were exceptional. We concluded with a magnificent seafood paella which was replete with seafood and flavour. I’ve only tasted one better. It was superb.<br/><br/>Our wine tonight was a white Tempranillo. We’d never had anything like it. It’s a beauty. We concluded with a lovely Douro ruby port and a muscadelle. Both were wonderful.<br/><br/>This is a very very good restaurant. No wonder it is so highly rated. Highly recommended
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April Oo
Zomato
Jul 07, 2019
3.0
Just attended the Truffle lunch and I have to say was not impressed. Firstly the event was meant to start at 12.30 but it didn’t get started til close to 1pm to wait for all guests to arrive. Not sure why we had to wait for the the tardy few. The food itself did nothing to enhance the truffle taste/flavor. The only dish that had the truffle shine through was the 63deg egg.
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Linnie Eats All The Food
Zomato
Jun 05, 2019
2.0
A tradition has started for us where I would take mumsy and daddy bear out to try a different cuisine for their anniversary or even just a night out. They’ve never tried Spanish food so I decided to check out Anada in Fitzroy. We made a reservation online and we were seated at the table by the front door.
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Tommy Nguyen
Zomato
May 31, 2019
5.0
Warm and cosy ambience. Intense strong explosion flavour in your mouth. Yellow fin tuna in jamon fat and quail paella was our favourites. Professional and polite service. Definitely be back and want to try the sister restaurant bomba
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Denise Lim
Zomato
Apr 30, 2019
5.0
Amazing - love this place! The girl that looked after I was super friendly too which always makes the experience better. Plus the sangria - fruity times! <br/>Had the raw lamb - MUST GET if it’s on the menu!<br/>Bone marrow w/ ox tongue - ALSO must get. <br/>Everything else was also amazing so just try it all if you’re adventurous. The sauce that came with the baby eggplant was divine (teeny bit spicy) too! Cheese lovers will love the croqueta. <br/>Would definitely recommend this place to anyone :) <br/>Will come back to try the paella because I felt that would’ve made us too full to try the rest!
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Srslyfoods
Zomato
Apr 24, 2019
5.0
What great food in this little Gertrude st gem! Great tapas, good wine list including some good Spanish drops. <br/>Had the set menu which was really good and covered the couple of things really wanted to try. The tuna carpaccio was so good
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Alana Cassiopeia
Zomato
Apr 05, 2019
5.0
One of my absolute favourite places! Definitely worth a hike to Fitzroy. There is always new tapas to try, and they make a killer sangria. Bone Marrow is a must try.
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The Diner
Zomato
Mar 20, 2019
5.0
Amazing food was just delicious the duck was cooked perfectly and beautifully presented flawless flavours. Everything was great thank you so much for a wonderful dinner to the wait staff and kitchen both did an amazing job. Keep up the good work.
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Tabi Ei
Zomato
Feb 09, 2019
5.0
Amazing!! What a wonderfully diverse, unusual and interesting menu. We had everything I posted in the photos and I recommend every one of them. The staff were wonderfully nice and helpful as well.
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Sue
Zomato
Feb 04, 2019
3.0
Anada has been a regular go-to restaurant to impress visiting friends and family. Tapas selection and quality was very impressive. However recently it hasn't been living up to the past high standards. Quail Paella ($40) was disappointing, and was definitely not worth $40. Eggplant entree, Sweet corn, and bone marrow was not very tasty.. I really hope it was simply an off-day perhaps. The service overall was still excellent though, which is a plus!
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Royce1903
Zomato
Dec 19, 2018
4.0
The paella here is authentic and well cooked with a nice crispy bottom. The croquettes are nice and fluffy and the staff here are always attentive. Reservations required as it is not a large restaurant and gets busy.
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Mustard
Zomato
Dec 01, 2018
4.0
There's a lot of enticing items at this modern Spanish eatery, a few dirty words such as "Jamon Iberico" and "bone marrow" was enough to make this my dinner choice. A little nod of approval by fellow foodies Hello. Imnikki and One Piece Left the hype train had definitely left!<br/><br/>We start off with some Joselito Jamon Iberico which I admit looked kind of sad not that I know what 20g looks like. Take me back to Spain and they'd cover that entire plate. The jamon itself doesn't look like it had been sliced properly to the correct bite size and it was kind of awkward dividing 2 pieces between 3 of us. Taking a look back, I've had a look at other people's reviews/photos and I think they may have given us the wrong portioning of jamon. As expected however the flavours were explosive, you want to keep that slice in your mouth as long as possible and gradually release those flavours. At $18 you'd want to.<br/><br/>We also got some bite-sized morsels of duck heart, liver and chicken chicharron. Very rich, creamy and crunchy from the chicharron which was suprisingly from chicken, tasted very much like pork rinds. Accompanying our meals was complimentary bread which was fluffly and a great vessel for soaking up that olive oil.<br/><br/>The tuna in jamon fat and sesame was also very nice. Thinly sliced tuna soaked and glistening from the fat which added some richness and saltiness. They were pretty liberal with the sesame seeds also which gave it a snappy texture and nutty taste.<br/><br/>One of their special items was a veal croqueta, delicate shell with a blob of bone marrow on top. Meat was juicy and the marrow just melded with the rest. Disgustingly nice. The eggplant tapas was giving me Mexican vibes with the addition of fermented green chillies, the eggplant itself was a plump globe and creamy on the inside.<br/><br/>The finely cut raw lamb came with a peppery cracker which was extremely crispy and dense, snapping it actually took effort and the shattered in your mouth. The lamb was soft and not gamy at all. We also had bone marrow with ox tongue and rye bread. Another item off the menu to stack your ingredients on top of a crisp, the ratios were a bit off and more ox tongue would have been appreciated. It all worked well together however with the Pedro Ximenez giving it that grapey sweetness.<br/><br/>For raciones we got the rump steak with strawberry harissa which was great for the most part, a small portion of it had gristle but the rest was perfectly juicy and flavourful. For side we got fennel fingers with smoked egg yolk and crushed hazelnuts. Nice char flavour on the fennel, stringy and some parts inedible. Nothing to whinge about.<br/><br/>Speaking of whinging, I do have a mini rant. We rocked up 10 minutes after our booking time, ordered a wine and took time to peruse the menu. The food flow was great, there was a bit of a break between waiting for our raciones and by dessert time, we were told we won't have time to enjoy dessert. The allocated time block is usually 1 hour 45 minutes and I'm assuming they want to strictly enforce that. What was a bit of a shame was that while they were doing a turnover, it didn't seem like our table was going to be replaced with new patrons any time soon (there were free tables and there wasn't any groups of people waiting).<br/><br/>They did say that we could enjoy a Crema Catalana (probably easiest to prepare). The crust was thicker than normal and it took a bit of force to shatter the top, we didn't mind it as we enjoyed the sweet zesty shards. The custard was smooth and I wished we ordered more than one.<br/><br/>It was a real shame about dessert though, instead of ending on a sweet note it did leave me a little sour (more so than it should). I think they could have accommodated us, we didn't insist, maybe we should have. I had been eyeing that dessert menu all night and was ready to go all out with dessert and a fat cheese platter! Despite some gripes I had the food was delicious and ever evolving (their menu has not yet been updated on their website or Zomato).<br/><br/>Special shout out to our waitress, not only was she personable but she genuinely wanted to know what we thought of our dishes and was very knowledgeable about the food and wine.
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Kate Dougherty
Zomato
Nov 23, 2018
5.0
So glad I finally made it to Anada. Such a fantastic little tapas restaurant! We decided to stick to ordering a range of the smaller share plates and the individually portioned tapas dishes. We tried the croquettes, the anchovy on charcoal bread, the raw tuna, the lamb tartare, the baby eggplants and the chorizo. Everything was exception but the tartare was my personal favourite. Staff were also friendly and helpful. Will definitely be back.
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FattyM
Zomato
Nov 17, 2018
5.0
Staff were amazing and food was even better! Best paella I’ve ever had! I’ve always had paella here and there but it was never anything special but this was the one time I was taken aback with how much flavour it had! Would definitley go back !!
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Gee
Zomato
Nov 16, 2018
3.0
This place seems to have a decent following and it’s on the golden mile of Gertrude Street with a cute but pokey interior. We started with croquettes which were nice enough but perhaps needed a little more seasoning. The bone marrow with ox tongue was our favourite dish, oozing flavour and deliciousness - would have happily had a second serving. Next we had the whole flounder with the charred cos lettuce salad. The fish was nice enough but the salad was a bit of a let down. I found the goats cheese purée a little tart and the lettuce did nothing for me. Overall, a good meal, but nothing spectacular. Trying to get bread (to mop up sauces and bone marrow), was a little difficult and it was as though it was being rationed. Also, we were seated at the table between the end of the bar and the front part - my chair got knocked or I got flicked by the staffs apron each time they zipped through - that doesn’t enhance the dining experience. The final gripe was that the white napkins left white fluff all over our laps and shirts - they need a new laundromat service. When paying, the pleasant enough waitress asked if we had enjoyed the meal and we said something along the lines of “good but not amazing.” We eat at the original MoVida regularly enough and I guess we compare all our Melbourne Spanish meals to them. The waitress scoffed that MoVida has two hats so Anada couldn’t possibly be compared to them. MoVida consistently costs us approx 20-30% less than Anada’s meal and we always leave much more full and contented. Needless to say, we grabbed dessert elsewhere. We will stick to MoVida next time. This wasn’t a terrible experience but it was far from amazing.
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Aimee Foo
Zomato
Oct 30, 2018
2.0
We were excited to try out this restaurant after seeing it on SBS’ The Chef’s Line. Arriving to a friendly welcome we were seated and promptly offered the drinks menu and water while we waited for our third party to arrive. Being my mum’s 69th birthday I had brought a cake along to celebrate and asked if it could be popped in the fridge which the waitstaff was happy to oblige. <br/><br/>Started the night on a good note but unfortunately it ended on a bad one. Like the last reviewer we had high expectations for the food but found it was ok. Some items were standouts like the paella And croquettes but others fell a bit short (mini eggplant and beef). <br/><br/>The food aside, while we expect that sometimes with service ordered items may be forgotten we weren’t expecting the attitude when the bill came when I pointed out a beer had been charged to us that we never received. I politely pointed out that this wasn’t delivered to our table only to be greeted with a snappy “well I won’t fight you on that” from the waitress, in which she proceeded to snatch the receipt back and storm off. <br/><br/>Upon returning I thought it best to check the receipt again to notice there was a ‘cakeage’ charge of $7.50. I mentioned to our waitress that I wasn’t made aware there would be a charge to bring the cake into the restaurant and that it wasn’t stated anywhere there would be such a charge. This was met with hostility with her saying it was rude to ‘bring in a cake from outside’ and that the cakeage is noted all over the website. Well I’ve looked on your website and cannot clearly see where the ‘cakeage’ fee is written on it anywhere in either the conditions or menu section or any other for that matter. And as I pointed out, I don’t mind paying the ‘cakeage’, but it would be ‘polite’ of the restaurant to point this out beforehand and not assume patrons know about such a thing whether it is a ‘common’ industry thing to do or not. Seeing a surprise additional charge on a bill is never a nice thing and the attitude wasn’t appreciated either. <br/><br/>Not a great end to my mother’s birthday but hey now we know ‘cakeage’ is a thing.
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Montse
Zomato
Oct 28, 2018
5.0
If you want amazing Spanish food I highly recommend Añada... delicious and fresh food, good selection of wines and great service. It could be a little expensive but it’s worth it!
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Ash
Zomato
Sep 21, 2018
5.0
Had a really lovely night here. Staff were super friendly. We did the chefs selection and the goat and the baby cos were a treat! Would go back again for sure
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Roxanne Groebel
Zomato
Sep 17, 2018
3.0
Lovely decor and staff here for sure but i felt the food didnt blow me away. I researched this place and it sounded like such an institution but... for a place that kinda falls under fine dining but is still upscale (with pricing to match), the flavours werent exactly there at that level. I guess with modern tapas i was expecting something more rich. Wine list was divine though
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Anıl Pak
Zomato
Sep 09, 2018
5.0
Food was delicious. Especially smoked duck torrija was amazing. Wine (prana tempranillo) was good. They explained each dish very well. Atmosphere was good and people was friendly. Look forward to go in back again soon.
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J.t.birrell
Zomato
Aug 22, 2018
5.0
<br/>Anada is truly unique restaurant in the heart of Fitzroy. They have the most beautiful spanish blends of food from all parts of the world we can’t get any where in Melbourne they’ve also created these fusion of flavours that I’ve never tasted anywhere. The Head Chef Maria has this unbelievable talent of taking you on a holiday while eating dinner in your home town. She has created Anada’s beautiful Mediterranean blend with such ease and beauty. The result is a menu full of tapas and raciones, share foods that make eating out with friends & Winnie’s an absolute treat.
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Hello. Imnikki
Zomato
Aug 05, 2018
5.0
Let's start off with the excellent hospitality here. There is great service, and then there is extraordinary service. Anada falls under the latter. When our waitress saw me scraping the bits of rice stuck on the bottom of the paella pan, she came over and took over the job of scraping from me. She was friendly, approachable, helpful and very observant.<br/><br/>Just like the service, the food was flawless. The smoked duck heart had incredible depth of flavours and the most perfect chewy yet firm texture. The bone marrow was the stuff that sweet dreams are made of - rich, buttery, savoury and melt-in-your-mouth goodness. The venison was succulent and full of meaty flavour. Each and every dish just kept the foodgasm coming.<br/><br/>Even the desserts that sounded plain on paper turned out to be wonderful explosion of flavours. The Sangria was also a hit with our taste buds - fruity, slightly sweet and strong.<br/><br/>While I did have a few great meals recently, but when compared to my experience at Anada, Anada blows everything else out of the water. If I could give a rating of more than 5, there's no doubt I would.
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Jess
Zomato
Aug 05, 2018
5.0
This restaurant deserves more than just a 5. We were warmly welcomed by the waiters as soon as we stepped in and was quickly seated. We didn't really know what to order so we asked the waiter and her recommendations were on point. We ordered the mushroom croquets, bone marrow, seafood paella, baby snapper and baby cos and everything was absolutely amazing. The paella is a must order because it's actually the best paella I've ever had. We will definitely be back
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Margaret
Zomato
Jul 26, 2018
4.0
5 of us tried a few tapus with paella, excellent food, great customer service. Reasonable price, perfect chill out during weekend. Lovely ambience
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Soulfoodie
Zomato
Jul 13, 2018
4.0
Lovely service and food was great. Wait staff took time to recommend and explain dishes, especially those which were more unusual, like the goat carpaccio. Food was lovely, well balanced, and flavorful. Atmosphere was warm and inviting for a cold night.
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George David Michaelides
Zomato
Jun 11, 2018
5.0
A five is selling this place short! <br/>Was looking for some paella and decided to try this highly rated restaurant.<br/>Loved everything that I ordered, some offal that I hadn’t tried before. The pig trotter bikini was a highlight and the squid ink paella was one of my favourite dishes of the year and I’ve had a fair few !<br/>Our waitress Emily was friendly and very attentive and enhanced our dining experience <br/>Will be back to try the goat paella
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Meuni
Zomato
Jun 10, 2018
5.0
Went here for dinner on a Sunday night. Such a cute and cozy restaurant located in Fitzroy. The best paella I’ve ever had & the dessert tasting plate was delicious. Great service and food 👌🏼
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Teenz84
Zomato
May 29, 2018
5.0
We went in last night to celebrate a friend’s birthday and had the chefs tasting (one vegetarian) and matching wines, finishing with dessert and reserve pedro ximenez. Everything was tasty and delicious - highlights being the oysters, fish and lamb belly. Service was fantastic - special mention to Liza for looking after us.
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FoodieAboutTown
Zomato
Apr 08, 2018
5.0
One of the best meals I have had in a long time, everything from the setting, the team, the menu and the wine list – PERFECT!! I can’t believe this little Spanish tapas joint has been here for 10 years and I have only just found it. Searching for a little place for a birthday dinner before a band at the Workers Club, this was a great location, just a short walk down and near the Everleigh for cocktails too! It’s small and intimate, maybe 30 seats tops and it’s steady service with a smile and a menu that can stretch even an adventurous palate with smoked ducks hearts and pigs trotter bikinis…. Honest!
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TheWhiteSherpa
Zomato
Mar 18, 2018
4.0
Ticked all the boxes. Great food. Great service. Will surely come back. The only reason why I am not giving it a 5 is because the place is small and voices bounce on the wall making it extremely loud. Not sure if that can be adjusted. On the previous version of Zomato I would have rated the place 4.5 unfortunately that option is no longer available.
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Lizzie Eats Melbourne
Zomato
Mar 05, 2018
5.0
😱Lizzie’s first impression: the ambience, the food and the staff here are all impeccable - one of the best Spanish restaurants I have had the pleasure of trying in Melbourne! <br/><br/>🍩Lizzie enjoyed: I loved every dish especially the duck and the muscles! The negroni cocktail was also very delicious - so good we ordered two each. <br/><br/>🍅Lizzie did not enjoy: N/A<br/><br/>🥇Lizzie rates overall: the best Spanish tapas and share dishes and I would come back here time and time again !!
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Melbourne Epicure
Zomato
Feb 23, 2018
4.0
We absolutely love Añada. We’ve been here a few times to celebrate things. We’ve also brought various friends who, like us, have fallen in love with it. Every single item we’ve ever had has always been delicious and packed full of flavor. We also love the format (tapas style) of sharing lots of little and medium things as you get to try more delicious stuff. The ambiance is really nice (both inside and out) but book ahead as the place is small and very popular. Highly recommended.
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Steven Gu
Zomato
Feb 14, 2018
5.0
Anada at Fitzroy. Valentines special menu and love the desserts best The tasting style menu is designed to highlight foods that are considered aphrodisiacs served through courses inspired by the first stages of love.
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Scooby
Zomato
Feb 10, 2018
5.0
Fantastic service from Felipe, succulent dishes and great atmosphere. We thoroughly enjoyed our dinner at Anada and highly recommend it. Will be back to try the seafood paella!
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Annabauer
Zomato
Jan 23, 2018
4.5
After a holiday in Spain earlier in the year, I just needed to a taste of Spain again, and Anada did not let down. Simple, delicious ingredients prepared beautifully! A nice little drinks list too, service could not have been better. Was a little cramped for my parents but I thought it added to the charisma of this little gem :) A great little place!
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Omnivoreafter
Zomato
Jan 17, 2018
4.5
One of my favourite go to restaurants for tapas.<br/>Their take on gazpacho is beautiful and the tasting menu never fails.<br/>Great selection of wine as well
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Xin Shina Gao
Zomato
Jan 13, 2018
5.0
Perfect little Spanish tapas restaurant. Our server was super nice and was very helpful in explaining each item on the menu. <br/>My partner and I tried pretty much a bit of everything and everything exceeded the expectation. <br/>If you have a sweet tooth like myself, definitely get the dessert tasting plate, you will not regret it.❤️<br/>My partner likes savoury food and his favourite was the pig trotter bikini prawn bisque, it literally melts in your mouth.<br/>Only thing is, it does get a bit loud when it’s full. But still 💯
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Gotham
Zomato
Jan 01, 2018
4.5
Anada is small, but always delicious. With a slightly seasonal menu, this place is best experienced with a group that’ll allow a wide sampling of their hot and cold dishes. I’m not too into organ meat, but there are enough options to see most eaters happy. And I’m a fan of the dessert platter!
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Caroline Newton
Zomato
Dec 30, 2017
5.0
Visited Anada for my anniversary... Really delicious food and amazing service. The bar staff were super friendly and chatty. Would definitely go again. 😀
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Christina
Zomato
Dec 23, 2017
5.0
What can I say. Staff : ☑️☑️☑️ Food: ☑️☑️☑️ Decor:☑️☑️☑️ I should note toilets were SPOTLESS Service:☑️☑️☑️ Food: ❗️❗️❗️❗️❗️❗️❗️❗️<br/><br/>Book this restaurant for my 33rd bday tonight. The staff were sensational the service was fantastic and the food was delicious.<br/><br/>Has been a while since we have gone somewere with such attentive service,immaculate decor and mouth watering food. <br/><br/>The wine list was superb with a plethora of a selection. <br/><br/>highly recommend this gem. will be hard to beat this experience. the food was authentic and mouth watering. we nearly licked the plates<br/><br/>thank you for such a memorable and enjoyable night
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Cynthia Giang
Zomato
Dec 03, 2017
4.0
I can't believe I have not tried Spanish food sooner. Ever since trying it a few years ago, I've fallen for the cuisine. Anada does Spanish food more than justice - with their tapas style menu, you are able to try a little bit of everything; especially when you come with a large group of friends. Staff were very accommodating and provided superb service. Explained the dishes very well, and the dishes I felt, were fairly priced. The restaurant is a little dark so photos aren't the greatest at night, but the restaurant carries a nice, relaxed ambiance. Would recommend again and again!
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George
Zomato
Nov 22, 2017
4.5
Had dinner there with my wife. Great restaurant with excellent service. Food was super tasty and prepared exceptionally well. It’s not cheap but very well worth it.
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Debby
Zomato
Nov 06, 2017
4.0
Great tapas place in Fitzroy. The jamon was nice and salty, too bad they don't have bigger serving. The bikini are great and very soft. I expected more from the chorizo since it's home made but it turns out to be pretty average. Paella was bland too which is disappointing. The ox tongue are soft. Service are excellent, attentive and food comes out quick!
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Clare
Zomato
Nov 05, 2017
2.0
Extremely noisy!<br/>We were shouting across the table to communicate to each other. Very unpleasant, to the point where it ruined the evening. I would not return based on this alone. The food and service were great, but this restaurant is in desperate need of some sound proofing.
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Mr. Hakuna Matata
Zomato
Oct 26, 2017
5.0
Añada, you have taken my taste buds on a roller coaster ride of flavour. Going to Añada is quite possibly one of the best decisions I’ve made this year. The service was top notch, the ambience is an amazing balance of classy and fun and the food is remarkable. We had the Chef’s tasting menu and that was a culinary journey never to be forgotten. Every single dish had such a distinct feel & taste and the variations left nothing else to be desired. Thank you Añada and I will definitely be seeing you Añada time. 5.0 stars!
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Alexis Chan
Zomato
Oct 24, 2017
3.5
Good service！<br/>But…charged sparkling water<br/>Paella，normal taste<br/>Pork belly，cooked average but I love the sauce<br/>Barramundi and Ox tongue with bone marrow，still normal…
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Mouseman
Zomato
Oct 18, 2017
4.0
Great service. Good wine. Not a fan of the dessert platter however. None of the 5 items were led by myself or my partner. Cosy little place and would return
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Piggyeatalot
Zomato
Oct 15, 2017
2.5
This is my second time at Anada and it was a bit disappointing. As per normal with kids we had to dine really early or really late, and with Anada we chose a late 8:30pm booking. At 7:45pm, they called us to say the previous table was late and they "just came in", could we possibly come at 9? They did that to us last time as well. Look I know they r a business and they r trying to make everyone happy but why punish the people that is on time? There is no way that table, arriving at almost 8pm is going to be finished by 9.<br/><br/>This time we had the feed me option, which in hindsight was a lazy mistake. There are probably stuff I won't choose in the feed me menu. The oysters came out extremely smelly, everyone in our table ate it and had to flush it down with a huge swig of sangria. I dropped some oyster juice on my dish and tried to wipe it w my napkin so my plate doesn't smell, which meant unfortunately my napkin smells of stinky oyster the whole time. <br/><br/>Other things are too heavily salted, like the potato bravas and the jamon. We didn't get any bread, although they gave us olive oil. That being said the scallops were very very good. We had fish and pork for mains, they were nice, although the pork skin puff was chewy rather than crispy melt in your mouth. <br/><br/>A rather disappointing dinner to be honest.
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LaBrujita
Zomato
Sep 29, 2017
5.0
Amazing celebration dinner. Service and food both great. The tasting menu was spot on. Every plate was delicious and full of that smokeyness that only Spanish food can deliver. Well worth the visit. Churros con chocolate was a brilliant way to end the evening... An interesting take on a classic desert, the accompanying blood orange icecream was divine.
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The Modern Gourmand
Zomato
Sep 13, 2017
4.0
Gertrude Street has always been a place that I typically wander accidentally into on my travels. The long leafy street is a vibrant hub that attracts a mix of locals, weekend visitors and an endless stream of tourists wondering what all the fuss is about. The magic of this part of the world is that it is so very unassuming that first-time visitors might just start to wonder why they came in the first place, but that very thing is what makes Gertrude St such an attractive and popular prospect. Littered with pubs, cafe’s and new eateries – it possesses an every changing array of tastes and styles that are as random and eclectic as the Melbourne weather itself. The issue is – although I am a regular loiterer in this area specifically – I rarely get enticed to pop in for a bite to eat.
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Eily Fidock
Zomato
Aug 27, 2017
5.0
Food was delicious! The service was incredible. Top pick was the pork belly and the dessert platter. I shared a jug of sangria which topped off the night perfectly. Will 100% be back again!
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Melbourne Culinary
Zomato
Jul 20, 2017
4.5
Spanish restaurants are one of my favourite destinations when I head out to eat, as I can always look forward to enjoying the well rounded hearty flavours and great Spanish wines. From the large selection of Spanish tapas restaurants in Melbourne, Añada has to be one of my favourites, with a lovely, cosy interior and great staff, Añada makes you feel welcome before you even try any of their delectable food offerings.
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Julia Alambro
Zomato
Jun 08, 2017
4.5
Great tapas and atmosphere in this place. Knowledgeable and professional staff will guide you through ordering the best the house has to offer.. Must try if you like Spanish food.
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Mad Lamb
Zomato
May 28, 2017
5.0
5 star service, 5 star desserts, 5 star wines!<br/>We're so glad we stumbled into this adorable place around 11pm on Saturday. The kitchen was closed, but they let us order the magical dessert platter and cheeses and didn't rush us out of there even though we were the last table left. If you're like me and don't want to drink alcohol, pick the pomegranate soda! Beautifully sweet and refreshing - bonus points for being an instagrammable colour. Each item on the dessert platter was so enjoyable and for $25 it's absolutely worth sharing with a friend because you get FIVE different desserts on there! I'll be back to try food... And another go at the dessert platter (IT'S SO GOOD)!
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Lou
Zomato
May 26, 2017
4.0
Fabulous tapas bar in the heart of Fitzroy, with a lovely dimly lit ambiance. Highly recommend the saltbush lamb, potatas bravas, chorizo and croquettes. Great wine selection, friendly and attentive service. Will be returning!
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Ket
Zomato
May 20, 2017
4.0
Amazing experience. I honestly enjoyed every dish to it. The tapas was amazing and it was affordable too, you could taste a bit of everything when you go for that option instead. 1. Oysters, were very yummy, had a spicy kick to it. Probs from tobasco? 2. Croquettes, cheesy but with a sweet after taste. Crispy on the outside. 3. The chorizo.. house made and it had the perfect spices! Really went well with the aioli, not even the Spanish grocery store can compare to this. 4. The scallops were very nice! It smelt like a stir fried Asian dish, perhaps from the excessive amount of shallots and garlic. It was very aromatic. 5. The crab with sweet corn soup (I enjoyed this a lot), it was sweet and creamy with nice shredded crab. Very popular, I enjoyed it. $25 for the dessert plate, I liked it! And the paella was cooked nicely. The food was wonderful.. I mean I do remember how it tastes like, so definitely made a mark in my heart
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Gilbonham1
Zomato
May 16, 2017
2.5
Great (but a bit slow) service. But. We had to have the chefs menu as there were eight of us and for $65 we got per person:- 1 oyster. 1 scallop. 2 slices of jamon . A small amount of bread. A shot glass of soup. 1 lamb cutlet. A small piece of chicken. And a few chickpeas. All of which was nice enough but not amazing. <br/><br/>We even asked for patatas bravas to help fill us up. No auch luck...<br/><br/>Dessert was not included and we were pretty hungry at then end of the meal , so paid extra for dessert<br/><br/>I used to love anada and my disappointment was huge. <br/><br/>( Our vegetarian friend started off with one pepper. Small, and unstuffed. Just one pepper on a plate (what the?)<br/><br/>Anada. Lift your game. <br/>
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Alessandro Love Good Food
Zomato
Apr 05, 2017
4.5
What a great night. 1st time here and I can tell you won't be the last. Great atmosphere, spanish music good food we share some tapas and we had the paella meat for me and fish for the better half both was amazing great service and really nice selection of wine.
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Lily
Zomato
Apr 02, 2017
5.0
Oh what a dinner! I convinced my friend, who's always on a bloody diet, to try out this little restaurant and even she was happy to let (her belt) loose! The dishes were very well cooked and flavoursome, and the service was spot on! We had 5 dishes to share, and had to get 1 extra as heir serving size was on the smaller side... but who cares! It meant we got to try something else!
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Adam
Zomato
Mar 27, 2017
5.0
Perfect night, got there and it had a really warm atmosphere. The authentic waiters added colour and clarity to every dish by describing the region of the food, matching the perfect wine to the food and explaining the modern twist on the traditional food. We found the place easy to talk to each other and intimated in a reduced space. Highly recommend, will be back when I'm in town.
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Alex Butenko
Zomato
Mar 06, 2017
5.0
Excellent service and delicious modern Spanish food. There were four of us so we shared a few dishes. We unanimously chosen the Beef Brisket and Polvito Uruguayo dessert as the best dishes. The Spanish boy that served us had a nice chat with us, gave his menu recommendations and explained what the dishes were. Overall - great experience!
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Melissa Kate
Zomato
Mar 02, 2017
4.5
Went here with for a couple's dinner on a Wednesday night and was very impressed. Cosy, warm atmosphere with friendly service.<br/><br/>Unable to decide what to pick out of the 'everything sounds amazing' menu, we went with the Chef's Choice Tasting Menu at $58/head.<br/><br/>We recieved the following:<br/><br/>House made bread with dipping oil - dense & sour...yum<br/>Natural oysters - fresh and simple<br/>Jamon platter - buttery, melt in your mouth kind pleasure<br/><br/>Tomato & almond salmorejo w spanner crab - refreshing and tasty<br/>Hervey Bay Scallop - smokey and again full of flavour<br/>Chargrilled quail w hazelnut - simple but satisfying<br/><br/>Baby Cos with orange, palm heart & pickled shallots - excellent mix of textures and flavours<br/>Pan Roasted Spanish Mackerel - loved this...crispy skin and perfectly seasoned.<br/><br/>Roasted Chickpeas & spinach - by now very full...but still enjoying<br/>Confit pork belly w beetroot puree - melted away again in a perfect end to the meal<br/><br/>Highly recommend this place for a mid week date night!
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Jade C
Zomato
Feb 17, 2017
4.0
Very good food! However, staff were not very attentive - we had to ask to see the menu, had to ask to get our orders taken, and the waited tried to take my drink before I was finished (and the restaurant was not busy enough to warrant the service received).
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Axl Duque
Zomato
Jan 26, 2017
5.0
This was our third visit to Anada and it has great food and Exceptional service for such a small venue which obviously operates on tight costs. The wait staff all have thorough knowledge and it is a credit to the management for hiring such experienced people.
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Foodiemelbourne
Zomato
Dec 21, 2016
4.5
What did the word sherry mean to me just over a week ago? Sickly. Sweet. Syrupy. Probably not a cool drink. Old people like it. Old people drink it after dinner. What did the word Anada mean to me just over a week ago? Love it. Amazing Spanish food. Evokes memories of Spanish holidays gone by. Feed me, feed me.
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Jjaass
Zomato
Dec 19, 2016
4.0
Lovely intimate restaurant ,perfect for date night. Good solid Spanish food ,fresh and cooked with care.Good wine list.The spanish manager looked after us <br/>recommend
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Doodiethefoodieblogger
Zomato
Dec 16, 2016
1.0
The service was great but unfortunately the food was less than desirable. The high rating has definitely thrown me off and highly unlikely I'll be back
I've eaten here twice now, and while the ambience and service is lovely, I expected more from the food. We had the tasting menu (which sounds extensive but actually didn't even fill me up). No real complaints but no stand outs either, and it does hit your wallet.
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Bopnbeep
Zomato
Nov 03, 2016
3.0
I was expecting to be wowed here but the food just did not deliver. Had the tasting menu which was mostly average with some real let downs including rubbery pork belly, dry chickpeas and fatty lamb cutlets. Across the group of 4 no one wanted to finish the pork belly or chickpeas. The oysters and barramundi with salad was good. Service also decent and a pleasing wine selection, although not cheap.
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Kirsty Haggerty
Zomato
Oct 31, 2016
5.0
I absolutely loved this restaurant. It really had the feeling of Spain and it brought back many memories of when I went travelling around Europe last year. My partner and I got the tasting menu, which was $58 per person - a bit expensive but totally worth it. The food was cooked to perfection, this place is definitely worth a try!
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Anh Nguyen
Zomato
Oct 30, 2016
2.5
I don't get it...I really don't get why the high reviews. I've been here a few years back and didn't like it much but I thought I must've been wrong. To be fair there were specific dishes that I was planning on choosing based on the reviews but we opted for a tasting menu, which didn't include any of those dishes. Particularly bad were the last 2 dishes; the pork belly was soggy and the chickpea salad was so dry and chalky my partner couldn't eat it. A really bad way to finish a very expensive and underwhelming meal. Extra points for the service and wine.
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Secret Taster
Zomato
Oct 23, 2016
4.0
Food is great. Very tasty. Love it just as much as movida. This is a great place for a small group to have a long lazy Sunday lunch. cosy place. Enjoy the tapas all afternoon. Awesome just thinking about it.
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Sophie Johnston
Zomato
Oct 15, 2016
5.0
lovely staff and a lovely venue, yum spanish bits to eat and drink. Intimate space but doesnt feel cramped at all. i would highly recommend this place for a date night or even snacks and drinks with friends
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Jeremy
Zomato
Oct 05, 2016
4.5
Food, service and ambiance: all of a very high quality. Our waiter, an affable Spanish guy, served us professionally, with a smile and a laugh, and with some nice personal touches - like explaining the region in Spain where our wine was grown and made. The food was great from start to finish. We opted for the larger tasting menu. The restaurant was happy to accommodate our requests (no sardines please, but yes we definitely want to try the beef brisket). Highlights: the cauliflower cream, barramundi and beef brisket. But really, it was all fresh and flavoursome. Thanks Anada!
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Lucy
Zomato
Sep 25, 2016
4.0
Cosy, friendly little Spanish restaurant with a good range of really delicious food full of boisterous Spanish flavours. Big, bold satisfying food.
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Foodie In Chief
Zomato
Sep 11, 2016
3.5
Loved the atmosphere, food quality was really good, loved the fact that there was no loud music, so you could actually have a conversation. We enjoyed the tapas, however our waiter got one of our orders wrong and brought us fried eggplant instead of grilled quail! for main I had the Angus rump, the meat was tender and beautifully cooked although in terms of value for money the portion was a tad disappointing, the plate looked tiny, came with no sides except for some spring onions!
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Anjreana
Zomato
Aug 28, 2016
1.5
Disappointed - booked weeks ahead but got bumped to the back table by the kitchen. Waited 45 minutes for the previous sitting to vacate and shouldn't have bothered. Ordinary at best. Won't be back.
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Nell Golden
Zomato
Aug 23, 2016
4.5
My husband and I had a lovely mid-week date night here. The tasting menu was very good value, every dish was superb and they catered very well for dietary requirements and preferences. Really friendly, accommodating and attentive staff. Was a bit noisy at times because of the acoustics but a lovely setting otherwise. Highly recommended.
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Alana Karathanasis
Zomato
Aug 14, 2016
5.0
First time here and blown away by the food, the service and the ambience. Very chilled reggae playing on a Sunday night, which perfectly accompanied the relaxed and intimate vibe of the restaurant. The eggplant dish on the tapas menu was absolutely delicious and the brisket fell apart as good brisket should. The wait staff were friendly, knowledgeable and very efficient. Highly recommend.
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Little S
Zomato
Aug 06, 2016
3.5
Visited a long time favourite tonight! As usual Anada delivered a beautiful meal, gorgeous ambience and a warm buzz. The scallops, mushroom croquettes, oysters, barramundi, sardine were so beautifully yummy. Sadly our order for the cauliflower was lost and we were given chickpeas instead (for a non meat eater I really don't like chickpeas!) but my dining partner assured me they were lovely - he also loved the quail and sticky pork belly. Wines were terrific and staff friendly. Thanks Anada for another terrific meal!
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Kat_Eats_Mel
Zomato
Aug 06, 2016
4.0
Cosy intimate restaurant. I love the warm welcoming feel to it. The staff are lovely and service is attentive. The food is so delicious. I've only been here once but it will definitely not be my last. I need to tell hubby to take me here dammit lol.<br/>
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Sugarbutterflour
Zomato
Jul 18, 2016
5.0
Decided to come here and made a booking at the very last minute. Got seated at the back table, nice ambiance! Friend got the oyster and he loved it so much! Mussels and scallops were okay. Octopus and potato crisp was great - love that vinegar powder thing.. Mains: Pork Belly- amazing, lamb shoulder special - very tender and tasty, beef cheek- soft! Overall, great dining experience, waitstaff was attentive and helpful, food is great!
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TKTMD
Zomato
Jul 18, 2016
4.5
Great place, vibe was good<br/>Food was great! Starts you off with a nice olive oil and bread<br/>Tapas menu had a great selection, oyster was amazing (according to my brother)<br/>Pork belly was delicious<br/>Had the lamb shoulder special, was good!<br/>Beef brisket was good but could have more flavour and seasoning<br/>Overall, very nice
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Stella Lei Yu
Zomato
Jul 15, 2016
3.0
Ordered seafood paella, rice taste nice but all the seafood r OFF..actually felt stomach pain after eating..other than seafood rest of the meals r not bad
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Kate
Zomato
Jul 13, 2016
5.0
Dinner at Añada was absolutely faultless! We had such a great experience from start to finish. The service was friendly and helpful in explaining the menu. The wine list is comprehensive and incredibly well priced. The food is the best part - the menu is interesting and unique and everything we ordered was exceptional. The staff were even able to make changes to the menu to accommodate our requirements. Perfect, can't wait to come back!
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The Epicurean
Zomato
Jul 02, 2016
3.5
Ambience was right - Cosy and atmospheric.<br/>Service was attentive.<br/>Food was good but can't say it was amazing.<br/>The lamb rack was excellent - perfectly cooked with a hint of pistachio.<br/>The negro seafood paella was underwhelming: soggy rice with no complex flavour.
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David Food Leasing
Zomato
Jun 25, 2016
4.5
DO: The croquettes, bone marrow, paella (any), pork belly and braised beef brisket. <br/><br/>DON'T: Forget about dessert. The churros with chocolate dipping sauce was great but the absolute star was the polvito uruguayo aka salted caramel vanilla ice cream dulce de leche meringue. <br/><br/>TIP: Must book. There are two sittings, book the 2nd one for more time to chit chat and chill. Bomba yesterday, Anada today - what a 1, 2 combination by Jesse.
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Foodforthought
Zomato
Jun 19, 2016
4.5
I love this place - it's so authentic and reall. The paella is delicious the service is fantastic. You must book before though or there is no way you'll get a table. It's pricey but it's worth it.
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Daniel Hon
Zomato
Jun 17, 2016
5.0
Had a dinner out with my so. Great service, great food, great value ($50 stagger station), intimate vibe. Will definitely come again. I suggest the bone marrow and ox tongue.
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Rosie
Zomato
Jun 11, 2016
5.0
Personally, i think it's the best tapas in melbourne. The scallop, the octopus and the eggplant were superb! Will definitely come back for the paella.
