MoVida’s signature anchovy with smoked tomato sorbet.
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MoVida

The spot that started a dining revolution.

Spanish-accented small plates at La Pinta.
Critics'Pick

La Pinta

Tightly packed temple to tapas.

Spanner crab crumpets at MoVida Aqui.
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MoVida Aqui

Courtside glamour and good times.

Pork shoulder and hazelnuts at Bar Lourinha.
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Bar Lourinha

Stalwart status won with terrific tapas.

Squid ink paella with clams and calamari topped with green salsa and aioli.
Critics'Pick

Iberica

Cocktails and jamon with a side of people-watching.

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The paella at Bar Louise.
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Bar Louise

Tapas bar downstairs,Spanish restaurant on top.

Grilled octopus with fermented chilli at Una Mas.
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Una Mas

Picture-perfect tapas and cheesecake.

The Gilda,Matilda and Grilda at Gildas in Surry Hills.
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Gildas

Blinged-up vision of a Basque taverna from a superstar chef.

The Cumberland in Manly.

The Cumberland

The “underground speakeasy” trope may be a bit tired,but that’s hardly the most exciting thing about The Cumberland.

Spanish queen and manzanilla olives.
14/20

Storied chef brings Spanish polish to inner-city precinct

Drop in for croquettas,chorizo and other tapas and pintxos classics or make a night of it with bold,modern Spanish cooking prepared by a chef’s chef.

  • Max Veenhuyzen