Balcon by Tapavino

4.5 (121)

$A41 to $A100

Spanish

17 Bligh Street, Sydney, AU-NSW 2000

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2 people

22 May 2025

May 2025

19:00

Booked 33 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Great for fine wines
Good for business meals
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
$A41 to $A100
Cuisines
Spanish, Contemporary European, Seafood
Hours of Operation
Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 6:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
92236176
Website
http://balcontapavino.com.au/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
17 Bligh Street, Sydney, AU-NSW 2000
Area
Sydney CBD
Cross Street
Bent street
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Public transit
Train, Bus
Additional
Vegan

Experiences

Festive Menu with Drinks 100pp
A$100.00 per person
Multiple dates available
100PP Includes 1.5hr House Package - Beer, White, Red, Rose Croqueta del Dia, Aioli (1) House Made Mato Cheese, Wild Honey, Honey Comb, Toast Jamón Serrano, Balcon Curd, Seasonal Fruit, Black Olive Crumb Savoy Cabbage, Raisin, Almond, Shaved Manchego, Pan Rallado ~~~~~~~~~ 'Pollo al Carbón' Charcoal Chicken 'Josper Oven', Salsa de Costa Brava, Tomato, Olives, Snap Peas Patatas Brava 1.5 HOUR HOUSE PACK Tables of 8 + 10% service Inside Seating Only *This Menu is not eligible for any additional discounts, whether offered in-house or through third parties.
PREMIUM SET MENU $135pp
A$135.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Prefer a designed experience? Impress with our our Premium Set Menu! Balcon Frito (1) Croqueta del Dia (1) Grilled Gamba Prawn, Chorizo Pintxo (1) Pan con Tomate, Ortiz Anchovy Jamon Iberico Cebo Tuna Loin Crudo Grilled Octopus, Kipfler Potato, Ajada Oil Cabbage Ensalada Solomino 500g Striploin, Sofrito, Yoghurt Patatas Bravas Dessert of the Day, served with glass of Pedro Ximenez 70ml
Royal Menu for 2
A$98.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Impress your guest with our Royal menu for two! Jamon Fritto (1) Croqueta del Dia (1) Prawn & Chorizo Pintxo (1) Tuna Loin Cruda, Citrus Galician Octopus Cabbage Salad Basque Flank Steak, Romesco Fried Potatoes Dessert of the Day

What 121 people are saying

Balcon by Tapavino reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Energetic

Diners' Choice Awards

Sydney
Good for business meals
Sydney
Great for fine wines
Sydney City
Good for business meals
Sydney City
Innovative
Sydney City
Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Balcon by Tapavino offers a "wonderful dining experience" with "tremendous food and wine." The restaurant is praised for its "excellent food and service," with standout dishes like the "whole lamb shoulder" and "octopus in paprika oil." The "amazing wine collection" and "friendly, knowledgeable staff" enhance the vibrant atmosphere.

121 Reviews

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Stephen
Sydney2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful dining experience - just tremendous food and wine. Could not recommend it highly enough.
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Kathy
Sydney3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 24 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We have dined at Balcon a number of times this year and we are always impressed by the food and service. We have chosen the set menus and have definitely been full at the end of our meal. We’ll be back and the various friends who have dined with us have all enjoyed the at Balcon.
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Julie
Sydney8 reviews
5.0
Dined on 19 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always enjoy going here. Food and service are always excellent. The whole lamb shoulder was delicious. Wine list a bit too big and confusing for some, but staff are knowledgeable and always very helpful. The 25% off was very appreciated and made for great value.
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Carlos
Sydney1 review
5.0
Dined on 17 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best food I've had in a good while. Large wine selection. The staff was very friendly. Overall well worth the money.
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andrew
Sydney1 review
4.0
Dined on 5 April 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our group of 8 wasn’t given a la carte option. Fixed menu was yummy but servings were modest..three of our party needed to top up from the nearby Maccas afterwards! Service was very good. It was not too noisy and ambience is enjoyable.
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Jeanne
Sydney1 review
4.0
Dined on 1 April 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I am obsessed with Balcon's savoy cabbage entree. Needless to say, I tried to replicate this at home all the time but have been unable to do so with the dressing! Kudos to the chef; the dressing is magic! Having said that, the BEST thing about our meal this evening is our service staff - the very lovely Silvia. She is easily the reason we have a 5 star experience! She's knowledgeable, helpful and the definition of great hospitality making us feel at ease and so well taken care of throughout the entire evening. It's hard to not want to spend more time in Balcon with the good food, good vibes and exceptional service provided by Silvia.
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David VIP
Detroit / Eastern Michigan41 reviews
5.0
Dined on 25 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service, amazing decor of wine and glass, with food selections that inspire. Paella is outstanding!
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Delon
Sydney2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service were great. The octopus in paprika oil was amazing, definitely order a side or sourdough to scoop up all that oil.
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Bob
Sydney3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 13 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Menu offers wide options. Perhaps a few more tapas would balance it a bit more. Food was delicious and just right for what we needed pre concert at the Opera House. Outdoor tables the best.
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Louise
Sydney1 review
5.0
Dined on 6 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience in the semi private area for a group of 10 people. Service was quick and helpful - food was delicious!! Deluxe set menu was enjoyed by all and we left very full!! The semi private area overlooking the terrace was great for the big group as we could still hear each other to chat! Thank you!!
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Balcon by Tapavino is rated 4.5 stars by 121 OpenTable diners.

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Booked 33 times today

Experiences are available.

17 Bligh Street, Sydney, AU-NSW 2000

Additional information

Cross Street
Bent street
Area
Sydney CBD
Hours of Operation
Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 6:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$A41 to $A100
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
Vegan

Website
http://balcontapavino.com.au/
Phone number
92236176

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Balcon by Tapavino

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About this restaurant

Additional information

Experiences

Festive Menu with Drinks 100pp

PREMIUM SET MENU $135pp

Royal Menu for 2

Menu

What 121 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

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