By far my favorite place that I've found in Melbourne, possibly in Aus! I can't speak highly enough…read moreof every aspect of this bar. Intimate setting, yet quite comfortable. Always an excellent music selection, with footy on the tv if that's what you're lookin for. The staff is WONDERFUL. so personable, quite willing to give their recommendations if you ask (and you should- they haven't steered me wrong yet!). The nachos, add beef, are easily the best nachos I've ever had- loaded with toppings, seasoned chips, absolutely delicious. Quite a diverse menu, with plenty of options depending on your hunger level. Great wine and beer selection, and a solid cocktail list too!

Food is awesome - Baked mushrooms - I could just have a plate of them on their own…read more The staff are easy to chat with and service was well timed.

Has to be the best restaurant in Patto!…read more Food is divine, great service and cool ambience. Menu tapas faves are pork belly, truffle infused ham and cheese sandwiches, pate and potatoes with chorizo and beans - you'll just want to try everything on the menu! Finished off with the gazpacho which was clean and fresh - no room for dessert this time. Will return to try the semifreddo I had my eye on!

Lacks consistency…read more I've eaten in this high class tapas establishment five times since this place opened a few years ago. First impressions were amazing. The philosophy from talking to senior staff is "CBD-calibre fine dining in Patterson Lakes." However, although my first two experiences were amazing, on all subsequent experiences the food was nowhere near as good. Food tasted bland and overcooked. Which at this price is not acceptable.

Paella was horrible. So salty and mushy with no "crispy bottom" - a standard for excellent paella…read more Nachos were soggy and minuscule amount of meat. Ceviche was very good.

Do not have the lentil salad! $22 and all I got was a whole lot of rocket leaves with 5 cubes of…read morebeetroot and 3 blobs if goats cheese! There was scanty lentil somewhere under all the leaves. Worst salad ever!!

My partner and I came in on a Saturday night and enjoyed a wonderful dinner here. We ordered the…read morejamon iberico, huevos rotos con chorizo, gambas al ajillo (shrimp) and albóndigas maría (meatballs) and it was plenty of food for two people. My only complaint is that the lights were quite bright and they might want to consider warming the atmosphere some. Other than that, the staff was very friendly and we would come back.

Unexpectedly the best Spanish food I've had in Melbourne... and probably Spain too the staff may…read morenot speak much English but the food speaks for itself and dish after dish will amaze! My new favourite secret spot in Melbourne!

My colleague and I stopped here for a late lunch as we were intrigued by their paella lunch…read morespecial. Unfortunately we were told the $20 meal deal was only good through 12:30pm. Since we had our minds set on the paella, we each ordered one anyway. I got the daily special with sausage, scallops and pumpkin while she opted for the lamb. Having sampled both, I can say with certainty that they know their paella! The lamb paella was tender and flavourful, a good sign that the meat had been simmering to soften and flavour it, along with the rice. The scallop paella was just delightful, having the right blend of spices, a bit of surf and turf to flavour the rice, along with well blended pumpkin. It was hearty and filling. Both dishes were served on small paella pans and were well presented. In addition, the sangrias we sipped were fruity and refreshing. The staff was friendly, checking in on us more than once, topping off our water and clearing our table. It's true we beat the lunch rush so enjoyed the extra attention. This is one place where coming later still ensures you get a delicious meal, as the paella is a great dish that soaks in more flavour the longer on the grill. Come here for a fantastic lunch or sample their happy hour menu from 3-6pm. With a great location and tasty dishes, it is simply delicious.

Having already savoured the delights of the paella at the South Melbourne Markets location, I was a…read moretad excited to have Simply Spanish open up in my local food forecourt at work. Since opening I have been for a set menu lunch with workmates and a couple of lunches by myself, not to mention a couple of happy hours on Thursday and Friday evenings. All food has been wonderfully satisfying and very affordable for tapas offerings. Their sangria is to die for and I can't go past the deep fried goats cheese croquette. Go there and you won't be disappointed!

We had the pleasure of dining at Remy Bar de Tapas y Vino last night for the first time with…read morefriends and was certainly not disappointed. Paul, our host, took it upon himself to take care of us selecting his personal choice of tapas dishes for us to enjoy. They were amazing!! Will definitely return. Thanks Paul and the great staff at Remy Bar de Tapas y Vino

Set the scene - the first glorious spring night, a girl and a guy and hunger. It was a late dinner…read moredue to the girl's (some may say - annoying?) sporting commitments. There was hunger, there was the knowledge that the boy and the girl hardly finish any meal and then there was Remy. Would Remy step up? Challenge. Accepted. It was supposed to be an AFD, but the night, combined with the temperature called for beer and wine. And so it was. Ask your waitress/waiter on their recommendations, they were spot on. The girl and boy have eyes bigger than their stomachs. Knowing this, the girl and the guy (smartly) decided to only start with two small tapas. Because, they knew, they could always order more later if the hunger still lingered. The girl and the guy decided to also get a paella, because CARBS! duh, yum. Choices though, seafood, chicken, other? Seafood won in the end. The first tapas, a delicious skewer of vegetables and tofu rolled in amazing spices came out and was promptly demolished, along with a conversation about the purpose of tofu. The beef meatball in tomato sauce was the next selection and oh my goodness divine. We had a small issue with this meal, which was promptly resolved by our lovely hostess. The guy was happy because he finally got carbs (he'd been gazing jealously at another table's bread) to soak up all that delicious sauce. And then the holy grail - Paella. Apparently the small serves 1. Well PSA - It serves a small army of at least 4 people. If you are under 4 people ORDER THE SMALL, for the love of food wastage, order the small. Fork battles followed while the girl and the guy battled out to find the scallops, mussels and prawns and rip them from each other. A battle of supremacy. And because I am writing this review, who was victor?! The girl and the guy called time on the paella and rolled out of Remy with epic food babies that had to be walked off around the parks of Hawthorn. The story of the carb crash is one I will save for another day. Well played.

Looking for some yummy Spanish food? This was a wonderful experience had by all. Excellent…read moreservice - super friendly, fun and very fast. Start with a mixture of tapas followed by paella to share. Highlights include Sangria, chicken wings, lamb skewers, stuffed calamari and Paella Mixta. Weekends have 2 dinner seating times - 6.15pm and 8.15pm. Bookings required as it is very popular. A very welcome addition to the Thornbury restaurant scene! Get on it!

It's Friday night we are on the edge of Hipsterville. We're hungry. The idea of tapas seemed…read moreappealing. So we walked in. At first the slightly flustered staff said there was no tables. We asked for the window seat. They said of course and we sat down. We ordered the Chorizo Sang Cahi Bow and Croquetttes for entree, both tasty dishes hot and severed promptly. Good given it was a Friday night and more so as they were very busy. For mains I had Calamari, and my wife the Meatballs. As well as some deep fried potatoes. The calamari was huge, good, the meatballs hot but a bit dry. Overall it was a pleasant enough experience.

Lovely restaurant to dine with friends and families. I have done a few visits with friends we all…read moreloved it. There's a solo singer that entertains your evening while you enjoy chatting with friends. Food wise, absolutely delicious. Atmosphere? Very comfy and friendly staff

The space is lovely and welcoming. The staff are friendly and helpful. It was very busy but they…read morehandled it superbly. Most of the menu is share platters and tapas style food. The fish and chips were excellent. Just about as good as you can do them, I reckon. The ham and cheese croquettes with red pepper sauce were also terrific together with the wombok salad which was fresh and zesty. A really good local restaurant. A very sound option in this area.

Wow! What cool place, spacious friendly environment i try one of their taco with avocado…read more One taco was very filling and deep fried sweet potato and veggies delicious, server were pleasant everyone as well customers, i had a wonderful time Not to forget i was able o learn salsa dancing from his brilliant teacher andcould tell his teaching was from to end it of course a musical Mexican band and everyone was dancing solo or partner didnt matter we all had a great time My aloha

From the owner: Basco's exciting menu combines Melbourne's love affair of Asian & Mexican flavours…read more Nestled in the heart of Sydney Road's nightlife precinct, Basco offers a unique approach in food and beverage to enjoy in a place where you can visit briefly...or settle in and stay a while. At Basco you will find Asian-Mexican tacos and share plates with mouthwatering flavours Melbournians have come accustomed to. Fresh & flavoursome highlights include KFC, Vegan KFC, Satay Sally, Mary Eats Lamb & Flying Duck, taking the joy of tacos to a delightful new level. The beverage offering is a few steps either side of traditional, with original cocktails using their housemade infused tequila, along with a Spanish wine list that have been carefully curated to tempt you into their world. Pick up some latin dance lessons at Basco (salsa Wednesday nights and bachata Thursday nights) and flaunt your new dance moves on Salsa Sundays in front of a live Latin band. Basco also have your events covered with 3 function spaces to help you celebrate that special occasion!

Just off Little Bourke St on level 1 is a little Latin American bar called Vamos. Dimly lit with…read moresome cosy little fairy-light nooks, coming here early on a Thursday night for a knock-off drink provided a nice casual spot to catch up for a drink. Service is great, the staff were really lovely and helpful. Many of the staff here also teach Spanish at the local language school where I study, which certainly speaks to their passion for bringing their local flavour to Melbourne. The menu is Latin American inspired small plates, so we ordered a couple of bites from the bar snacks portion to share as a group - beef shin empanadas, guacamole and chips, and polenta chips. All were tasty, the guac and chips were spot on and I particularly like the polenta chips as they were quite thin and crunchy rather than the chunky-burn-your-mouth out trying to eat it type. I'd come back and give dinner a go. I wasn't drinking so can't comment much on the booze available, but I did see that they do have happy hour specials going and mulled wine for winter. Probably somewhere I'd come more for a beer or margarita than a wine. They have a lot of shows and events here, their web site features a lot of fun Latin-American inspired music acts from mariachi bands to flamenco and Brazilian performers if you're looking for something more upbeat. If a boozy rowdy night is your style, I'd plan ahead for when something is happening or go on a Saturday night. If you're after a more chilled out spot to catch up with some friends, early weeknights are a good time to go.

Spanish wine tasting on Thursday night with friends. $35 for 5 diff wines and 5 tapas sharing…read moreplatters. Great experience tapas had nice flavours and wines well Rose was our favourite! Was quite loud though could hardly hear my friends. Presenter was knowledgeable with his wines Good evening!!