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Balcon by Tapavino, Sydney, AU-NSW

Balcon by Tapavino

4.6
4.6
88 Reviews
$41 to $100
Spanish

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2 people
19:00
Booked 17 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for fine wines
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
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 areas, Balcon takes its cue from the rustic & refined dishes of Northern Spain.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Spanish, Contemporary European, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 12:00–23:00 Sat 18:00–23:00
  • Phone number
    92236176
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Area
    Sydney CBD
  • Cross Street
    Bent street
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Public transit
    Train, Bus
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • DELUXE SET MENU $98pp

    A$98.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    This our 'signature' set menu, showcasing all of our most popular dishes, delivered over shared plates. - 'Kikones' Toasted Corn Kernels - Jamón Serrano, Balcon Milk Curd - Tuna Loin Crudo, Guindilla, Citrus ~~~~~~~~~ ​- Grilled WA Octopus, Kipfler Potatoes, Ajada Oil ~~~~~~~~~~ - Cabbage Ensalada, Shaved Manchego, Pan Rallado - Grilled Chicken, 'Josper Oven', ' Salsa Brava, Olives - Basque Style Jack's Creek Angus Flank Steak (m/r), Salsa Amarilla - Patatas Bravas ~~~~~~ Dessert Del Dia (Add Pedro Ximenez 70ml $12) (Please note, each dish in the function menu is shared between 3-4 pp)
    DELUXE SET MENU $98pp photo
  • SET MENU $78pp

    A$78.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Our brilliant Set Menu is a delight for all to enjoy (dietaries and replacements are available). - ’'Kikones' Toasted Corn Kernels - Jamón Serrano, Balcon Milk Curd - Eggplant, Saffron Honey Glaze, Spanish Onion - Tuna Loin Crudo, Guindilla, Citrus ​~~~~~~~~ - Savoy Cabbage, Raisin Almond, Manchego, Pan Rallado - Charcoal Oven Roasted Chicken, Salsa Brava, Olives - Patatas Bravas Dessert of the Day (add Pedro Ximénez 70ml $12) (Please note, each dish in each of the function menus is shared between 3-4 pp).
    SET MENU $78pp photo
  • Spanish 'Party Menu including 2 hour drinks 120pp

    A$120.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Spanish Party Menu including 2 hour drinks Balcon Fritto (1) Jamón Serrano, Balcon Curd, Seasonal Melon, Black Olive Crumb House Made Mato Cheese, Honeycomb, Toast Eggplant, Saffron Honey, Spanish Onion ~~~~~~~~~ Savoy Cabbage, Raisin, Almond, Shaved Manchego, Pan Rallado 'Chuletas de Codero' - Lamb Cutlets Cooked over Coals, Mojo Rojo Patatas Brava ~~~~~~~~~ INCLUDES 2 HOUR HOUSE PACK Each dish is shared between 3 people Tables of 8 + 10% service Inside Seating This item is not eligible for any additional discounts, whether offered in-house or through third parties.
    Spanish 'Party Menu including 2 hour drinks  120pp photo

What 88 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Sydney

    Good for business meals

  • Sydney

    Great for fine wines

  • Sydney City

    Best Overall

  • Sydney City

    Good for business meals

  • Sydney City

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Sydney City

    Great for fine wines

  • Sydney City

    Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Balcon by Tapavino offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent food" and "amazing service." Guests appreciate the extensive wine list and charming atmosphere. The restaurant is praised for its accommodating service, particularly in catering to dietary needs. While some find prices high, the overall experience remains "entirely satisfying."

88 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had attentive and friendly service as always. Fast delivery of excellent dishes.

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  2. Clare

    Sydney

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service were great, but a little noisy, which made it hard to talk. We had two teenagers with us, and it wasn't for them. Advice: ditch the kids and have a great night out here!

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Sydney

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a Group booking, so we had the deluxe banquet. The quality, taste and quantity of food was praised by my team and they catered well for the vegetarian in our group with personally presented plates of his own. Drink requests were pleasantly responded to quickly and the wine recommendation was well suited and right on budget to be enjoyed. Overall this is a terrific venue and several of the team have recommended ot their friends and family already.

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  4. Mark

    Sydney

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Sit out the back in the balcony area. Shaded from the sun and always a good breeze.

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  5. Alta

    Sydney

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food and ambience, excellent choice if you want to enjoy a chill night.

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  6. Aaron

    Sydney

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great set menus and care for vegetarians. Amazing service!

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  7. Sue

    Canberra

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 31 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was a great experience. Staff were attentive and knowledgeable and the food was fabulous. Lots of Spanish wines to choose from to complement the dining experience. The venue is great and the ambience just right! Well done.

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  8. Farah

    New South Wales

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 15 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An outstanding restaurant. Wonderful, genuine and friendly service. Incredible wine - and wine recommendations! The food was delicious and beautifully presented. We especially loved the cheese board, octopus, and Basque cheesecake. Highly recommend and will definitely return. An absolute gem!

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  9. Katelyn

    Sydney

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 12 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Balcon will always be my go to for Spanish in Sydney. The one negative point is that the food portions are quite a small/light for the price. 100% a must try tho!

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  10. Peter

    Sydney

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 5 October 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food but prices are now really high. I don't like the menu showing the tapas by the piece price. Unfortunately, this great place is now out of our price range.

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FAQs

Balcon by Tapavino is rated 4.6 stars by 88 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 17 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Balcon by Tapavino

17 Bligh Street, Sydney, AU-NSW 2000

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Bent street
  • Area
    Sydney CBD
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 12:00–23:00 Sat 18:00–23:00
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Spanish, Contemporary European, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Public transit
    Train, Bus
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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