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MoVida

1 Hosier Lane, Melbourne, Victoria 3000, Australia (Melbourne CBD)
(03) 9663 3038
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Ranked #22 of 2,868 restaurants in Melbourne
Price range: RM58 - RM73
Cuisines: Spanish, Tapas, International
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
Neighbourhood: Melbourne CBD
Restaurant details
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
Neighbourhood: Melbourne CBD
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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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60 reviews 60 reviews
36 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2013 NEW

I cannot resist eating at MoVida when I visit Melbourne. We had a late lunch perched at the bar. Bookings are essential but if the dining area is full there are "bar" tables with high stools or you can sit at the bar as we did. The menu here is the same as the dining area and you can sample... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2013 NEW

I arranged for a group of 6 to have dinner at Movida at the request of one of our friends, as it was his favourite restaurant - not any longer! At the time of booking I was told that we had to have a fixed menu (Chef's choice of 10 best dishes of the night) becasue there was 6 of... More

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Spring Beach, Australia
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46 reviews 46 reviews
21 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

I've eaten at many venues that advertise themselves as serving a tapas-style menu; MoVida has a great reputation for serving the real deal, and deservedly so. The menu is explained with clarity, with wait staff happy to make recommendations. We ordered two tapas plates per person, average price $4.00 per plate. Two of us ordered the "signature" dish of ancho,... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW via mobile

The most delicious tapas anywhere! My wife & I love the food & service at MoVida. It's not cheap, but it's certainly worth it. All the hype is true & you must try it. Great location too, so great to grab a bite before catching a show, movie or going out.

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New Zealand
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34 reviews 34 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013

Brilliant food and atmosphere. We had the 10 course menu of small plates. Each dish was well presented and had a pleasing combination and balance in flavours many most were new to me such as the artisan anchovy with a smoked trout sorbet this deliverd a mouthful of bliss. The service was impeccable and as we were not familiar with... More

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See 4 more reviews by kiwimadeinnz for Melbourne
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013

Always, always good and with a wine list to match. We have been happy after each and every visit so far and in my view the cost is reasonable.

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Melbourne, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

good atmosphere good food and good service loved it i will be back. realy friendly service i recommend the beef cheek melt in the mouth.the spanish beer was realy nice as was the dessert

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Beijing
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23 reviews 23 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

Atmosphere - buzzy, food - amazing, service - attentive and informed, location - intriguing.........on my Top 10 list for a great night out with friends.

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Sydney, Australia
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7 reviews 7 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

Pretty good service, we didn't have to wait too long considering we hadn't booked and the food was good. The only thing I would say is that it's not exactly the best value for your money, it's more of a tiny splurge experience

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Sydney, Australia
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34 reviews 34 reviews
14 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013 via mobile

Nice atmosphere, good food and friendly service. Restaurant was very busy even on a Wednesday night which made service a bit slow but beside this good experience. On the expensive side for tapas but worth it

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