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BALCON by Tapavino

★★★★★4.4(1,104 reviews on Google)Spanish · $$$ · Upscale · Sidney, Australia
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Spanish restaurant in Sidney, Australia.

$$$ · UpscaleAccepts reservations

About

Balcon BY TAPAVINO is a contemporary Spanish restaurant in the heart of Sydney’s CBD. With 500 Spanish Wines and one of the city’s most bespoke outdoor dining area. Balcon takes its cue from the rustic & refined dishes of Northern Spain. Tapavino Group also includes Barrica Wines, one of Australia´s biggest distributors of Spanish wine.

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Reviews (1,104 on Google)

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★★★★★via Google

“Their friendly and attentive service is wonderful. Plently of wine selections. Cozy seats.”

★★★★★via Google

“The food at Bancho by Tapavino was splendid, and we genuinely enjoyed every dish. Everything we ordered was full of flavour, beautifully prepared, and very satisfying. The interior is also pleasant, with a comfortable and stylish atmosphere. Unfortunately, the service left a very different impression. The staff were unpleasant both in communication and attitude, which affected the overall experience. We politely declined the water that was suggested and ordered tea with milk instead, but the waiter looked at us as if we had committed some terrible offence. What made this especially strange was that many visitors around us seemed to be there mainly for drinks and had ordered no food, while we did the opposite: we had dinner, but no alcohol. Surely that should not be a problem. All customers should feel equally welcome, whether they order drinks, food, alcohol, tea, or anything else. It is a shame, because the food was excellent. With warmer and more respectful service, this could have been a truly wonderful dining experience.”

★★★★★via Google

“A really cool place, nice vibe, great food and fantastic staff. We had the First Tables set menu. My friend was GF, DF and Egg free & that team made adjustments to most of the dishes. The alternatives provided were very tasty. The non-alcoholic drink tasted so real that we thought that they had mistakenly put alcohol in it but they hadn’t. The staff were all very friendly and super accommodating. Thank you.”

★★★★★via Google

“Celebrated my boyfriend’s birthday with our friends. Was the most special birthday dinner. The team made such a big deal of his birthday and made us all feel so welcome. Banquet serving was excellent, so much food, all the boys were so full. The quality was great and our server Axel gave us so many good recommendations and was so attentive. Thank you so much for making it such a memorable birthday.”

★★★★★via Google

“Celebrated my birthday here, the staff made me feel so special. Thank you so much. Our server Lucas was so great and we loved the whole place. Great value, food, service and atmosphere. Octopus & Coca de Balcon – 10/10 must try!!!”

★★★★★via Google

“Came on Saturday night for an Anniversary night, service was brilliant. Food is excellent as always. Recommend 2x - Croqueta - Jamon Serraro - Savvoy Cabbage - Octopus - Steak - Fish ( not too impressed but fish is sweet and fresh) Overall a charming experience and cozy night.”

★★★★★via Google

“Extremely disappointing and frankly unacceptable, especially given the outrageous prices this restaurant charges. The quality is nowhere near the level implied by the menu or the pricing. The so-called “ jamón iberico” was of clearly low quality, not properly specified on the menu, and poorly sliced, showing a complete lack of professionalism. Calling this product “Iberian” is, at best, misleading. The octopus dish was a joke: a ridiculously small portion, completely swimming in oil, with no balance, no technique, and no respect for the ingredient, or the customer. While the staff were polite and tried to be understanding, management’s attitude was disappointing. After pointing out the issues, there was no apology whatsoever, no acknowledgment of the poor experience, not even a symbolic gesture such as offering a coffee. For a restaurant positioning itself at this price point, this is simply unacceptable. This is a place that relies on appearance and inflated pricing rather than quality, transparency, or basic customer care. A complete waste of money. I will not be returning and strongly advise others to avoid it.”

★★★★★via Google

“The atmosphere is great, and the food quality is good, but the only thing missing is the taste. The chef should improve the flavor of the dishes, and the paella was really disappointing!! We informed the staff after she asked for our feedback, so the restaurant can make improvements. We’ve been here before around 2–3 years ago, and the food was much tastier back then”

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BALCON by Tapavino — frequently asked questions

Does BALCON by Tapavino take reservations?+

Yes — you can request a table at BALCON by Tapavino directly on this page and the restaurant confirms your booking.

What are BALCON by Tapavino's opening hours?+

BALCON by Tapavino's full weekly opening hours are listed in the Hours panel on this page. It's open 6 days a week — always check the profile before you go, as hours can change.

Where is BALCON by Tapavino?+

BALCON by Tapavino is in Sidney, Australia. The full address is 17 Bligh St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia. Tap "Get directions" for the map.

Is BALCON by Tapavino expensive?+

BALCON by Tapavino sits in the upscale range ($$$) among Spanish restaurants in Sidney, Australia.

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