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.

Hot damn I went did on this one !…read more So I couldn't take any good pictures cuz I have an iPhone and the light was real low. I really need to get a better camera for this stuff, but I did almost try one of everything on the menu and some dishes that weren't on the menu. Oooh specials ! First off I have to say our server was hands down the best server I've every had. I'm pretty sure his name was Matt , and that's what it says on the receipt so I'm going with Matt. He is the perfect example of a professional server. Thank you Matt for your amazing service ! So this is tapas, high end tapas, well thought out, premium ingredients, with a touch molecule gastronomy. All the dishes I had were well plated, and well presented, and all were delicious. My favorites of the evening are as follows: "Carrillera de Buey" ( beef cheek and cauliflower purée ) intense ! Super rich and earthy, the "Chocos" ( cuttlefish ) perfection! love the ink "Calabacin" ( charred zucchini ), zucchini can go wrong real fast and this was cook perfectly, al dente yes ! Definitely take a look at the menu to see all the other descriptions and ingredients of the dishes I mentioned above, way too many to type. I really wanted to try the "Bocadillo" ( fried pig's ear sandwich ) but it wasn't on the menu, no worries still had lots of great food in a great environment. For dessert I had the "Cigarillo" it's like a chocolate ice cream cigar dipped in chocolate and then rolled on crushed pistachios! Wow yum ! Thanks !

One of best spanish bars I have been to. Not cheap though. very busy too so book ahead.read more

Rooftop had great service . The restaurant had bad table service. The waiter was not helpful when…read moreasked to accomodate a change in desert to plain chocolate ice cream, which would have made the day for our kid. We got instead a simple 'No' , with no attempt to accomodate our request.

We wanted to check mark a rooftop venue for our last stop for the night. As you do when in…read moreMelbourne, there can be a lot of choices. This night was all about trying new places, and then we met Bomba. Its technically a rooftop, but can also be technically fully covered. The bar part is under cover, and the sitting area has a retractable roof; kudos to you guys being prepared with Melbourne weather! So when you want to be drinking under a nights sky, depending on the night, you won't really get that here. This can be a good and bad thing. It was a chilly night, so only two of the windows were slid open, and they didn't give off the greatest city view. What you will get however, are good drinks, with suggested cocktails that can be a little cheaper than normal city bars. I had the Garden-something and it was refreshingly light, slightly tart, with cucumber for sure and minty. I also tried the sangria, man it had a tick to it, chocolate bitters and they did not hold back with that brandy either. But hey, for somewhere less crowded, that we were sure to get in and not fight over a table for, with their delicious cocktails, I'd visit you again. And next time, I'd go earlier, maybe make it a starting point versus an ending point. Plus, gotta try those tapas all the other reviewers are boasting about!

Not for the faint of heart. Very unique dishes and ingredients…read more Good service as the small plates and dishes roll out as they are prepared so it provides a nice flow of food. Favorites were the braised beef, scallops, and pork belly. Not bad were the croquettes and tuna tartare. Not my type of food, doesn't mean it's bad, was the duck liver pate. Too rich but my workers inhaled it.

We ordered several dishes. The great thing with tapas, is the variety and it's easy to manage. We…read moreordered Puerros-Leeks, Beat salad (Remolacia) and baby chicken dish (Capon Spatchcock). Excellent. Come here for sure if you are at the NGV. It's just across the street - very close for an outstanding meal. For dessert, pass up the chocolate for the citrus custurd - very tasty!

"....CRISP CHURROS..POSSIBLY A BIT PRICEY..DISCOUNT DINING VOUCHERS ALMOST REFLECT TRUE WORTH...."…read more Visited yesterday afternoon.. armed with 3 x $10 Groupon Vouchers - total deal allowed the spending of up to $60 in-store or to take-away.. Well.. I purchased 4 boxes of 6 churros per box with 1 chocolate sauce each.. Cost $14.95 each. Yes.. they were freshly fried.. Yes.. they were crisp.. No.. they were not the best I've had.. 1. they were too thin - not enough texture inside them.. bordered on the dry.. 2. the oil wasn't flavour-some - this type of doughnut requires an olive oil blend - gives them an authentic taste.. I think these are cooked in canola oil - quite tasteless.. 3. each box should have come with a selection of dipping sauces.. not just the 1.. and especially not at that price..!! Plus:- We tried the dark chocolate and the white chocolate sauces - both real chocolate - that was a bonus.. Minus:- We were a bit disappointed with the size of them.. out of the 4 boxes of 6 - 24 in total - not 1 churros was anywhere near the length of the box.. and I do think they're supposed to be.. 12'' long..? I would NOT have paid $59.80.. the Menu price.. Rather, I do believe the $30 voucher price was nearly the RIGHT PRICE for these churros from SPANISH DOUGHNUTS.. Possibly $40 is the RIGHT PRICE - $10 per pack.. considering they've got to pay rent on Glenferrie Road.. Hawthorn.. If I see another voucher.. I'll buy again.. otherwise.. I won't.. I don't think.. I'll have to wait to see if I might get a craving for them, particularly!.. meaning them, in particular..!! Visited on Friday 25/09/2015 for Churros to take home.

Excellent! Great food, great service, great atmosphere. An extremely pleasant restaurant & cafe…read more The churros are the best I've had. Breakfast is fresh & beautifully prepared. There are many Spanish style cafes that make Churros; but this is definitely one of the best!

This is a very small space and faces a busy street. So expect traffic noise, exhaust fumes and dust…read moreas you sip your sangria outdoors. The fact that you will get delicious range of tapas with a drink order is definitely a misconception. We ordered the running bull sangria jug which arrived with a glass with one wedge of orange each and a jug of sangria for 20 bucks. The sangria was quite bitter leaving an awful bitter taste in our mouths. My friend didn't even drink a glass and I was left to drink the entire jug or almost. Yes it's strong but tasted awful. Our free tapas was a small tuna salad and it was just creamy tuna with an olive.quite bland and nothing special. Nearby table of three girls didn't even seem to have touched their sangria and left leaving their glasses mostly full. Yes drink a are cheaper than expected but not worth the taste. Not for big groups. Only three small tables outside. Quite a cramped space.

This is the first place I ate when I arrived in Melbourne…read more The man who was running the restaurant for the day, whom I assume was the owner, was very nice and helpful! And learned that in Australia they call bell peppers capsicums. I learned a fun fact and enjoyed my sandwich! What more could you ask for?

One of the best tapas places I've ever been to, and easily one of the best spots in Melbourne. If…read moreyou're here, you need to get your butts over to ONDA. People are beyond kind and welcoming here. Makes you want to come back, which my son did twice (he did 4 times while studying abroad here!) Food is simply perfect. You just get the tasting menu. It's not too expensive and they pick out the best for you. But allow me to suggest some great dishes too! Coconut Chicken Wings Elotes Conchas de la casa Slow-cooked Brisket Chat Potatoes Charred Seasonal Greens Chocolate Cigars Are all a must have. Enjoy this wonderful restaurant!!

As Americans visiting Melbourne stumbling upon this vegan friendly restaurant for an afternoon…read moresnack was such a nice surprise! The server was friendly and the ambiance was so relaxed. These Arepas -- that we didn't know what they were and this Hearts of Palm ceviche were tasty, savory, delicious! We can't wait to have these again... when we're back in the Melbourne area!