Nice restaurant This Spanish themed restaurant in Asian restaurant dominated Chinatown is a breath of fresh air. The food and drinks menus are lovely, the service is friendly but somehow the food just isn't as amazing as it could be! read more

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What a gem! Spanish tapas done right! We ordered the potatoes, beef meatballs, lamb skewers, garlic bread, and the Deluxe sangria. Everything was divine. Our server was helpful, knowledgeable, and friendly. Food came fast, and was an amazing mix of flavors. The potatoes came with an aioli that was just spicy enough to be interesting. The beef meatballs were tender and flavorful. The lamb, oh my gosh, the lamb was so great- it was tender enough to melt in your mouth. And the deluxe sangria was a nice touch - it was stronger and sweeter than normal sangria since it has Malibu, Cointreau, and Midori mixed with the wine. I will definitely be back to try more of this menu! read more

Encasa Restaurant - Delis Near Me - Sydney, NSW

Recommended by a friend who went there recently. The booking before 9:30pm on Saturday night is full! Luckily we can get a table half an hr earlier than that... The staff are nice and helpful on explaining and recommending food! What they recommended are just what I wanted to order - seafood paella, garlic king prawn and fried potatoes. Garlic prawn is not as good as I expected, which is a bit too oily. The fried potato is excellent, we finished within 5 mins. The seafood paella came 15 - 20 mins after taking order, and we just screamed out when they put on the table - it is how you call a traditional Spanish paella. The size is huge and the seafood are so fresh, rice is served al denta. Excellent! The sangria there has light or strong favours to choose. We chose the light one which goes just perfect with the food. We will definitely go again as there are so many dishes we haven't tried yet! read more

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I have had mix feelings for En Casa. A few years ago, it was the "go-to" Spanish tapas place in the city amongst our friends. However, we stopped going for a while after we had two rather disappointing visits in a year. We gave it another chance this year for my sister's birthday, and I was pleasantly surprised at the food quality. Unfortunately, service was a bit lacking. Nevertheless, in all fairness, the staff were all pretty friendly when they actually noticed/remembered us. read more

Encasa Restaurant - Paella - Delis Near Me - Sydney, NSW

I liked the place a lot from a previous visit so i am excited to come back. Service was slow but luckily the food held the standards. I had the flatbread and the zucchini flower. Yum! From what i remembered, the mushrooms, patatas, and grilled octopus were all delicious! Had a glass of their malbec too but i'd stick to their sangria next time. read more

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Encasa is a good place to get your Spanish food on; it's got great food, a good vibe and an attentive, friendly staff. Even if you've never tried Spanish cuisine before, at Encasa you'll be well taken care of; they're happy to recommend both drinks and meals to suit your cravings and your tastes. Oh, and when you go, be sure to order the sangria! Tip: The long lines waiting outside the restaurant are a testament to just how good Encasa is; make a reservation to avoid the wait :-) read more

Truth is I visit this place at least once a year because its in the Entertainment Book and even though I can't justify buying the book, at least one of my friends has a copy of it and this one always get used. Hey if you use the voucher you can use the savings to buy more sangria! Ole! When I come here I order the tapas dishes, never a main because it lets you sample a greater range of dishes and share with friends. My favourites and ones which I love to have all to myself if I was allowed, are the garlic mushrooms & prawns (the garlic is strong yet so good!) and the chorizo. Other tapas that we usually order are the beef meatballs, patatas bravas (potatoes with garlic mayonnaise and spicy tomato salsa) and then a pizza. This is probably one of my favourite Spanish places in Sydney due to the food. In terms of atmosphere its quite dark and it get a bit stuffy and noisy. For atmosphere I would rather go to Spanish Tapas in Glebe but the food is not as good. read more

Encasa Restaurant - Delis Near Me - Sydney, NSW

This was a favoured location for end of semester parties with my university Spanish classes. Located at the Haymarket end of Sydney's half-baked Spanish Quarter, Encasa (meaning "at home") is a great place to head with groups to take advantage of their banquet paella menus and easy to share sangria jugs. The atmosphere is warm and cosy, with latino-lookng wait staff surveying the floor amidst brick archways, yellow walls and simple timber tables that evoke summertime villas. They serve a range of the expected tapas, like king prawns with garlic and chilli oil, marinated white anchovies with a side of toasted bread and grilled baby octopus. Their set menus are available for crews of eight or more guests. We usually went for number four, a combination of tapas to start followed by seafood and meat paellas for a pretty decent $39 per person. To drink, order up big on their pitchers of 'white sangria' - a refreshing take on the usual red wine cocktail, made with prosecco, sliced apple and orange and spices. read more

Encasa Restaurant - Delis Near Me - Sydney, NSW

How to put it straight... Having a meal at Encasa it's as close as you will get to an actual Spanish restaurant in Sydney. I'm quite positive about it since I'm Spanish and I've been craving Spanish food since I got here a month ago. And oh, let me tell you, the paella tastes like a real paella, and the bravas are the same fried potatoes with spicy tomato sauce that you'd eat in an Spanish bar. The same goes for the beer (Estrella Galicia in Sydney, hooray!) and, for what I saw, almost all their wines were legit Spanish products, eve if I didn't order one. Almost all the staff is Spanish, so I had the opportunity to speak a little bit of Spanish and, I don't know, everything was like being back at home for a while. By the way, this is what "Encasa" means: at home. To sum up, a good place to eat some tapas, get a Spanish beer/wine or a jug of Sangría and then have a funny night with one of the leisure opportunities nearby, may it be a show, a pub or any other choice. I'm seeing not everybody agrees here though, guess Spanish food ain't for everybody. read more

By far the best Spanish restaurant I've been to in Sydney. The menu is awesome and the prices are great. I went here for a Christmas party so I was lucky enough to experience many of the tapas dishes via our banquet menu. Their patatas bravas is to die for, as is the gambas con alioli. The banquet menu that I had was about $34 and it was definitely worth it. The food just kept coming! If you want to go here on a Friday or Saturday night make sure you book in advance. I rang up on a Tuesday night and tried to book a table for 5 and the only booking they had left was at 9pm! All in all this restaurant is great and I'll definitely be back! read more

Not going to lie - when someone invited me to a bday dinner at Encasa recently, I laughed out loud. It had been years since I'd been there (read: it used to be the hip Spanish spot years ago probably about the time I was just out of high school). However, I was pleasantly surprised. I love Spanish food in particular chorizo and potato bravas. The real test is whether those potatos are still crispy. At Encasa, they are fantastically crispy! The great news is even though they do 2 seatings on a Saturday night, the restaurant is large so well accommodates groups. We enjoyed chorizo, bravas, garlic mushrooms, scallops, pizzas, meatballs, and more. The only letdown were the meatballs which were a little dry and bland. The staff also put on a great show if it's your birthday including flashing the lights on and off. Not bad after all of this time afterall... read more

I went here midweek with a few friends for a slow dinner and good chat. Really lovely place! Funky decor, chilled vibe and friendly staff. The tables are spaced quite close together, which is never good for this caboose! They have a huge range of Tapas available and are quite vegetarian friendly. I always worry when I go to Tapas that everything will be spicy, but the waiter pointed out 2 or 3 dishes I should avoid and that everything else wasn't going to be hot. He then admonished me by saying the cuisine is Spanish and not Mexican. In the words of Tobias Fünke "Well excuuuuuuussse me!" All up we had chicken skewers, lamb skewers, grilled mushrooms, patatas, cider soaked chorizo as well as a chicken pizza. The servings were quite generous but we were hungry so like a bunch of labradors we simply inhaled our food. The white wine sangria went down a treat as well. It's not too pricey either - each tapas sets you back $9-$14 as as mentioned the servings are generous. I'm definitely keen to go back and sample some more! read more

My Spanish friends constantly tell me that this place is not authentic, but I don't care I think this place is awesome! I love it. Yes, once I went to Spain, I realised that my Spanish friends were correct - but it doesn't mean that I now stop coming here, I just appreciate it for what it is. So the paella is not that great - so a piece of advice, don't order it. But the rest of the food is really good. As I said, not 100% authentic, but that doesn't make the food not good. Personally, my favourite dish on the menu is the black rice. And any of the tapas. This place is also BYO, which is always a plus - but they follow the Sydney trend of a slightly expensive crock tax. So come along for a nice and loud vibe, with some good food. But don't try to talk the waiters about Spain... every time I have come here, I am either served by Brazilians or Portugese. But hey, we're Aussies, as if we are going to know the difference. read more

Great Spanish tapas. There was lots of garlic in most of our dishes, and that's a good thing as far as I'm concerned; If you don't love garlic, maybe this is not the restaurant for you. Prawns were probably they highlight - they come out still sizzling. The patatas bravas (potatoes) are cooked to perfection. All the other dishes were really good (and mostly garlic-y). The whole place has obviously been renovated recently, and while it still looks a bit dingy on the outside it clear and open on the inside with a surprising amount of tables and space in the back. Our waiter was Spanish - which is always a nice touch - and very helpful. They've got Estrella beer. read more

I'm a fan of a good tapas and sangria place but I was a little disappointed by Encase. I think mainly because the sangria tasted like lemonade and was very watery with about 2 pieces of apples and 1 tiny piece of orange floating around on top. I probably should have stuck to wine. The food quality was good and the portion sizes were adequate for two people to share but their service was lacking! There were only about 6 couples in the restaurant and yet it took about 15 minutes for them to realise we were there and take our order and then getting the bill was a feat in itself. I will say though that the churros were a triumph! read more

Work Xmas party. 23 of us. Set menu. Tapas. Fantastic. Great service. Fantastic food. Good company. Fantastic food. Sangria!!! Fantastic food. Secret Santa and did I mention Fantastic food? I love Tapas. This was really nice tapas. Grilled chorizo, galic mushrooms, garlic and chilli prawns, really nice roasted potato cubes with garlic, tomato sauce on them. There was so much good food I can't remember it all. With all the Sangria we could drink (and boy did we drink a lot of Sangira). It was noisy, but thinking about it, most of the noise was probably us. Apologies to anyone else in there who was looking for a quiet evening. Mind you, even without is there, this place would always be lively rather than quiet. I'll definitly be back with the family. read more

The food, staff, and atmosphere here do not disappoint. It does get LOUD, though...very loud. Came here and tried the Canary Islands special as well as the banquet menu on a separate occassion and both visits were a great experience. The white sangria was to die for and defintely couldn't go back to drink the red one after we tried the white. read more

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Woaha! Tapas!!! Some of the best, fresh scallops in saffron cream sauce we've ever had! Amazing! We just stopped in for a light lunch and ordered some of the fresh sourdough bread with the scallops along with an order of amazing shrimp in garlic oil. Perfection! We also had the homemade chocolate and Baileys ice cream for dessert. Yum! If you're ever in Sydney and want some really good, true authentic Spanish tapas make sure you give this place a try! read more

Sydney being a wonderland of various Asian cuisines, it was easy to picture ourselves going all in during our visit, and eating nothing but. However, our third night in town, we strayed and chose Encasa for dinner. Amy A. rightly notes that this place doesn't look like much at all from the outside, but it's warm and inviting inside, with a bustle that is exciting without being harried. Partner and I shared a dish of chorizo braised in apple cider and I had a shrimp and broccoli pasta and he had lasagna, with a seriously browned cheese topping (this is a good thing - that's the best part!). Everything was delivered quickly and made well. The next night would find us drawn back to yet more Asian cuisine, but Encasa made me glad we spent one dinner away. read more

Encasa Restaurant - Exactly what it looks like - delicious shrimp, broccoli and pasta. - Delis Near Me - Sydney, NSW

Encasa is fantastic. Not only are the tapas and sangria delicious, they are inexpensive. If you're heading out to show or just out for the night, Encasa is the perfect pit stop - don't expect to be staying for too long, especially on Friday and Saturday nights, as they are always busy and even if you have made a booking, you will be pushed out as soon as you seem finished. Despite this, I love Encasa and highly recommend it. read more

This is a great value Spanish joint if you're ok with bustling noisy dining. I've never seen the place empty or quiet so that's a good sign of the quality. Love the tapas but the pizzas are close to the best I've tried. Tough to get a seat on Friday nights though so book ahead if you're interested. Love the potatoes bravas but special mention goes to the 'special sangria' made with Midori. read more

The Encasa is a Spanish restaurant on Pitt street near world square. From the outside it looks quite average and small but once you step in, the Spanish theme looks great with an exotic feel. The colours of the tables, the bar, the walls and the various artworks featured on the walls create a fun, vibrant atmosphere, topped off by the light music and sound of all the people around you. The menu includes lots of delicious tapas but also great wood fired pizzas and some nice pastas. In particular the red meat dishes (seasoned with a heap of powerful herbs and spices) really give a different yet explosive taste to meat. Another great thing about the Encasa is that the dishes are reasonably cheap. The pizzas are available for takeout, but I definitely recommend reservations for dining in - particularly on busier nights at the end of the week. read more

One of my go to take away pizza. Today has been the first time I ate here. Whatever you do, make sure you get their patata bravas. The tomato sauce was drenched in garlic, amazingly delish. Mushroom garlic was definitely great as well. I wasn't too impressed with the garlic shrimp. I did enjoy their sangria though. Make sure you make a booking to eat in. They are extremely popular! read more

A little pricey but definitely yummy. They do not have the steak dish that I see in another yelp review (which is what brought me to this restaurant in the first place) the skillet garlic shrimp is delicious, the potatoes with garlic aioli are yummy and the seafood pasta was great. My husband and I were happy with our meal read more

We had garlic mushrooms, potato bravas, and pork belly followed by brûlée and chocolate pudding. We had both red and white wines by the glass. Everything was perfect. The service could not be faulted. We will be back the next time we are in Sydney. Can recommend. read more

Thanks to everyone for the appropriate high reviews. I was in the area, clicked on nearby and brought me here. This has to be up there with one of my best sandwiches. Awesome location in the heart of the city and the bench window seat allows for great view of the bustling Bathurst st. Polite and helpful server which really was the icing on the cake. Sandwiches are all detailed clearly on the menu and I had a savage hunger to tame so went with the most expensive sandwich or bocadillo. Can't go wrong with the priciest one The pepito was perfectly cooked eye fillet mignons, cheese, salad and fried eggs. The aioli sauce combines all the ingredients together perfectly. It's a large sandwich which leaves you very satisfied upon completion. With a large cappuccino, the eat in price was $19. Fair price for an excellent sandwich and coffee to match. Happily gave this a high review to steer a hungry soul towards a gold mine in amongst a plethora of cafes and restaurants. read more

Encasa is reliably good fun - generous serves of thoroughly enjoyable tapas and fabulous sangria by the jug. Love all the prawn dishes, the lamb skewers and the patatas con bravas (I could live off this dish alone - fried salty garlicky heaven!). Friendly through very relaxed service (dishes come out at a leisurely pace). It might not suit tapas purists but it is always a great night! read more

My partner and I booked a table at encase for diner on Saturday night, and didn't even get to sit down. Let me clarify "booked a table". We called and left a message, someone called us back and told us what times were available, and we booked. When we arrived our booking was found and we were told it would be 5 minutes. After 15 minutes and numerous "it will only be 5 minutes" I asked can someone tell us when we will actually get a table and I got the first honest answer for the night was "I am not sure". All this time people were walking in and asking for a table only to be told that one will be available in 30 minutes. I can't understand how that can happen when they can't seat the people who have booked. During this, waiters were trying to push past people waiting for a table and were downright rude about it .. After some discussion with a very rude front of house lady, we left and had a nice meal at the pub a few doors up. Bottom line.. A booking doesn't guarantee you will eat at this restaurant and all staff we had dealings with were rude. I will never go back and never recommend to anyone. There are lots of choices in Sydney, go elsewhere read more

Came here last week for a team work lunch. Have to say, this place is great for a group and even better at getting the food out for those people that are on a lunch break! The service was simple and at times required us to call them over. I would recommend the meatballs! The let down for meal was the king prawns (not so King) and the chorizo (no lemon, garlic or honey with them). Pricing for the dishes was reasonable. read more

Excellent service and a wide range of things to choose from....great when you have to book for 8 fussy eaters who won't eat this, won't eat that. Unbelievably they all found something and were happy. Yes. My family were all happy! Unbelievable achievement!!! Prices are across a broad range so you can spend as little or as much as you want, so I didn't feel bad for those who I knew were struggling with that condition commonly known as small $-syndrome! read more

Good food, great ambiance, fantastic staff - in that order. The food was pretty good. The pork belly and the meatballs stand out for me. The ambiance was exactly what you want in a spanish restaurant - loud, cheerful and jam packed. The staff were excellent. Extremely attentive and friendly. It was a pretty good dining experience and I would certainly return - especially in a big group. read more

Great Spanish restaurant. We went as a group of 8 and enjoyed sharing the various Tapas. Excellent service and nice atmosphere as well.

I used to really love this place but the last time I came here there was something not quite right about the food. The patatas bravas used to be absolutely divine but they tasted kind of bland on my last visit. The salsa prawns were also lacking in flavour. And even the garlic bread was different (less garlicky). Did the restaurant change hands? Or employ a new chef? read more

Absolutely adore this place. We had their Paella and it was not disappointing. They sticked to their roots. Super savory rice, mixed with chicken, clams and squids and topped off with jumbo king prawns and razor sharp mussel: what more do you want? Only complain is the paella was missing the glorious sorcarrat. read more

Went to this restaurant with a group of friends. Have been to this restaurant a few times and have not been dissapointed. The tapas is always good and tasty. Great atmosphere, and a nice place to hang out with friends. read more

Sangria is the best alcohol drink ever! The potato dish is also great! It looks like nothing special but you can't stop to eat! Amazing ~ read more

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I love Encasa!! Gets quite noisy but just adds to the hectic but bright atmosphere. Everything on the menu is full of flavour and very generous tapas potion sizes. So many things to recommend off the menu.. The potatoes with salsa and aioli! The peeled king prawns with salsa! The croquets!! It's worth booking and trying! read more

This is the second time in a couple of months that we have been there. The first time we arrived at 9.10 pm and ordered paella and was tol;d that the kitchen closed at 9.30 pm and it took 20 minutes to order, not impressed and told the owner so. This time we were there at 2 pm Saturday, and was greeted by the waiter who served us the previous time and he said 'You're Robert aren't you' very impressed he remembered my name.. We ordered two tapas, croquettes and scallops, both fantastic and the paella was just great, plenty of seafood and the rice cooked to perfection. The best part of the dish is the rice stuck to the bottom of the pan. Washed down with a jug of sangria. If you want a table on a Saturday night I suggest you book as we were there two weeks ago at 5.30 pm and they were queuing out the door. Greart place to eat and fantastic service.. read more

awesome food and great waitstaff , very busy for a Wednesday - so should make a booking