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!

We had the Pre Theatre set menu before we went to MJ the Musical . Very very impressive , the food…read morewas outstanding, delish!!!!! ALL of the staff that looked after us were amazing , super attentive very friendly and extremely knowledgeable . It may become our new place to go when we come to Melbourne . Highly recommend.

This place is a tapas bar / restaurant on the lower level and they have a rooftop bar as well. We…read morevisited both today and drinks at the rooftop bar followed by dinner at the restaurant on the ground floor. It's a stylish restaurant with nice tables and counter to sit on for a meal or drinks. The menu is small sharing plates and quite expensive for what you get. Tapas is priced per piece and $8.50 per croquette is quite pricey in my opinion. There is plenty of food options including main courses and three different paella's on the menu. The vegetarian options seemed limited here and perhaps they have a separate vegetarian menu but I didn't check to see if they did. The wine list has an ok selection of wine from Australia. NZ and Spain. The food was nice but nothing spectacular. The flavours were not intense enough for me. Sauces in Spain tend to be garlicky, flavorful and packed with flavours unlike the sauces here. Also a tad light on the seasoning. The beef main was very nice but lacked seasoning, the bone marrow on toast was lovely, the croquettes were lovely but the prawn over cooked and not tasty at all. Churros was also average. Great service and super friendly staff and bar tenders. Service was on point and the staff were attentive. Bit more punchy flavours and I would give it five stars.

I have to say I am not an expert on Spanish tapas but have to says I really enjoyed dinner here…read more The place- located on the ground floor of Collins Square. Very viable from the street. Has a dinning area and an area in front of the bar with high stools. Not crazy busy on a week night. The food- really love the shaved brussels sprout salad. Amazing texture topped with chestnut and walnuts. The wagyu bresaola melts in your mouth. My only complaint is the overall salt content in all the dishes. The drinks- I thought it's interesting that they spice their water with cinnamon. Never thought of doing that but actually was enjoyable. The tap beer selection is limited but they make it up with the bottle selection. Not the best sangria I have had. The service- the waitstaff seemed to know the menu very well. Very helpful in general. Definitely recommend a try.

So I've come back to Melbourne for a visit and one of the things I was so looking forward to was…read morethe coffee and food down here. Unfortunately I'm at work in docklands (right near Collins Square) so I've been a little disappointed in my options here of potentially over-priced food and beverage in the square. Well... The coffee in this bar is amazing, right up to 'Melbourne standards' it's by far the best one I've had since coming back. Can't wait to tuck into my egg and prosciutto roll if this is anything to go by. The only downside; people coming in after me getting their coffees before me.

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

- fabulous and creative and pretty drinks - I love the booth…read moreseating the booths are a little tight the booths are little ways from the action, but good for intimacy and talking - best music in Curtin house

Anything that requires you to walk up more than three flights of stairs (perhaps while slightly…read moreintoxicated) had better be good. Fortunately the kids at Mesa Verde know this and are well on their way to being a venue that rewards drinkers and diners for climbing six flights of stairs within Curtain House. My real reason for coming here was to sample the cocktails. With over 200 tequilas and some of Melbourne's best bartenders behind the bar, I was pretty confident that I'd get a killer cocktail (or three) that would bring my Friday to a close with the ceremony and respect that it deserved. And right I was. Josh (previously of Eau De Vie) first made me a "P.G" featuring Tequila silver, muddled sugar snap peas, green tea syrup and lemon. A genius combination - the starchiness from the peas working well with the flavour of green tea and the tequila lifting it all together to provide a refreshing start to the evening. Mesa Verde have hopes for an extensive salt collection and the P.G featured a green tea salt that worked with the cocktail rather than against it, as it the case I find with a lot of salt rimmed drinks. Later in the evening I tried an experimental drink that featured a smoked salt rim and garnish of acidulated and salted apple slices. Brilliant. And a perfect match to the pulled pork taco I was eating at the time. The cocktails are considered and balanced and I'm eager to try more. As for the food... well, time will tell if this can get to the same heights of the cocktails. I ordered a prawn cocktail that took forever to arrive and eventually I was told it had run out and "would I like the civeche instead?". Sure thing. A small portion with chunky fish and jicama and radish slices, the flavours could have been pushed to an extra level. It was pleasant enough but would I order it again in its current format? No. Next, a pulled pork taco. The tortilla was fresh and hot, the pork filling moist with terrific flavour, but a chunky garnish with some zing would work well here. Jalapenos, pineapple or even some of the sliced apple that I had at the time with the cocktail I was drinking would provide textural contrast and pull it together. If Mesa Verde can work cohesively across the floor, bar and kitchen and tighten up the flavours on the dining menu, I think it will kick some serious ass and I may just become its number one fan.

Three words. Perfect Date Location. Everything you want on…read morea date night is given to you at the Siglo Rooftop. Great music, lots of well dressed people, great selections of tapas style food to share, a lovely view of the top end of Melbourne and delicious cocktails. All you need is a cute man or girl and voila = Perfect Date begins. Ok, I guess you don't technically have to be on a date to enjoy Siglo. I'm sure it'd still deliver all its atmospherical goodness to any person in any social situation. Hell, be daring and go on your own! Meet someone new! Do yourself a massive favour and TRY the croque monsieur! AND the polenta chips! You will not be disappointed. Off you go. Enjoy. See a show afterwards. Drink responsibly. Thank me later.

Beautiful rooftop wine bar, a must-visit in Melbourne. Great wine list. Perched next to the…read morePrincess Theatre, with a brilliant view of Parliament building lit up at night. Lovely, lovely ambiance.

Dinner in Seddon does not have the wide variety of choices that a brunch has in the little village…read more One consistently good place for some nice Tapas is Sabroso, although not in the dating market myself this would be a nice date spot as is nicely lit, cozy and quiet. Sabroso excel in tapas and this is what I would stick to in the menu. They are not dessert experts beyond a nice plate of churros so don't be silly and order the Eton Mess at a Tapas Bar like I did. Stick to the Churros! Staff are very friendly and attentive, they give good advice on what to get in terms of serving size and matching wines etc. I recommend the sangria and the Wednesday night Spanish share plate specials. For me it is missing a decent dessert menu but still is a wonderful place to go in Seddon. On a Sunday it is the place to be out the west for a cheeky drink and snack in the garden out the front :)

Sabroso is really the only proper bar in this hood besides the wretched Mona Castle Hotel and while…read moreit's not my dream neighbourhood watering hole, it's perfectly serviceable. Sabroso has a terrific happy hour which features schooners of craft beer for only five bucks. These are best enjoyed whilst perched on a comfy bean bag chair on the grassy patio out front. I find the interior to be a bit sterile but have been known to cozy up to the front bar on dreary winter's eve with a glass of pinot in hand. The tapas is a bit over-priced and not terribly inspiring: If you do eat, you'd be wise to stick with the rosemary roasted potatoes, which are relatively affordable and exceptionally tasty.

The Melbourne Supper Club has been with me all my adult years making sure I was not led down the…read moredark, evil path of poorly chosen wine and cheap whiskeys, and shielding my eyes from less than tasteful interiors. When I'm really out to impress visitors with just how great Melbourne is, I bring them here. I never get bored of seeing their surprise that the unassuming, unmarked door on Spring Street is our destination, then feeling their delight and relief when they reach the top of the stairs to the warm and inviting ambience of the understated glamour and sophistication of the Melbourne Supper Club. Guests are naturally further wowed by the drinks menu, which is not only extensive but also refined. After some wine followed by their expensive but delicious tapas style dishes, maybe the sampling of some single malt whiskey, the dark sky outside the semi-circular window begins to lighten and its a mad but happy dash to a taxi outside and on home.

So many mixed reviews about this place. I can tell you that mine was fairly pleasurable. However I…read morewasn't paying so that makes my review a little one sided... The supper club essentially is a great place to go for pre-theatre dining. It brings to mind images of ye ol' gentle men sitting around drinking whiskey and sampling cognac, while admiring the mahogany furnishings that surround them. My visit on this occasion was completely the opposite although I was in good company I am not sure he was a gentleman and our visit involved some post drinking well.. drinking and possibly some theatrics on the side. As far as that atmosphere went, it was dare I say "going off" during the wee hours of the morning with hustle and bustle surrounding us I really did feel like I had entered another realm with so many creatures to and froing from the bar and the wait staff bright eyed and bushy tailed ready to serve.