Spanish restaurants in Melbourne
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MoVida
Pull together a small group, book a table and share a round of the innovative tapas this subtly slick restaurant is known for; artichokes with almond sauce and manchego cheese, and Galician-cooked octopus (pulpo) with kipfler potatoes and paprika. MoVida is a consistent award-winner and reservations are a must. Fortunately MoVida Next Door (open for dinner Tuesday to Saturday) caters to the unorganised, with similarly divine fare and a no-bookings rule.
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Bar Lourinhã
Matt McConnell’s wonderful northern Spanish-Portuguese specialties have the swagger and honesty of an Iberian shepherd, but with a cluey, metropolitan touch. Start light with the melting, zingy kingfish pancetta and finish with the hearty house-made chorizo or baked morcilla (blood sausage). There’s an intriguing wine list sourced from the region too. Come Friday night, the sardines are not just on the plate; but a lone spoonful of the Arabesque crema (custard) is worth the squeeze and the service is always accommodating.
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Añada
Dishes such as mackerel with orange-blossom and pistachio or veal meatballs and braised cuttlefish are alive with hearty Spanish and Muslim Mediterranean flavours. It’s unpretentious, passionate cooking and the place fills up most nights. There’s the usual arrangement of big and little plates plus a good selection of Iberian wines. Book ahead or try to nab a table at the bar or outside.
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Pelican
This modern space evokes beach shacks of days gone by, and makes for a lovely spot to watch the Fitzroy St circus in full swing. Tapas here is not aiming for Iberian authenticity, just good-tasting accompaniments to the extensive drinks menu.
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Basque
Locals come en masse to sit and slurp, nibble and chat in this cute corner joint. The tapas is straightforward, authentic and made with love, with a drinks list to match.
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