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MoVida

1 Hosier Lane, Melbourne, Victoria 3000, Australia
(03) 9663 3038
Ranked #9 of 2,234 restaurants in Melbourne
4.5 of 5 stars 285 Reviews
Price range: 20 AUD - 25 AUD
Cuisines: International, Spanish, Tapas
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Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
Neighbourhood: Melbourne CBD
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English_Traveller75
Melbourne
Contributor
19 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 February 2012 NEW

The location says as much about Melbourne as anything else can. Food is great - getting a table the only isse. More

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Sarah G
Chicago, Illinois
Senior Contributor
28 reviews
14 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 February 2012 NEW

Tapa menu needs more variety. Small portions - even for tapas. Hit or miss on taste. Sangria was smooth, not too sweet, but tasted more like refreshing non-alcoholic fruit drink. When engaging in conversation with otherwise knowledgeable, helpful accommodating server, he suggesting I enter a 12-step program. Not quite, my dear, just want to know what I'm paying for and... More

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margie3013
Yarraville, Australia
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 February 2012 NEW

A great place to catch up with friends and share authentic, Spanish food. Staff could have been a little less stiff! More

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mslexxi
Melbourne, Australia
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews
7 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2012 NEW

This is one of those places that has clearly received too much praise for it's own good. Now suffering from an inflated ego, it appears everyone involved in MoVida's operation has forgotten what people raved about in the first place - great food, great service and great atmosphere. Staffed by 'hipsters' with bad attitudes, who look down at you from... More

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scorpioshanghai
Sydney, Australia
Top Contributor
60 reviews
31 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 February 2012 NEW

Its a shame when restaurant staff forget their role and act all snooty and above it all. We have dined here on prior trips to Melbourne and always enjoyed the food (although I must say that those who have provided feedback saying its better or as good as in Spain - probably have never been to Spain and have never... More

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Avid_Traveller_Oz
Australia
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5 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2012 NEW

My partner and I recently dined at Movida and totally enjoyed the entire meal. We ordered a variety of tapas and the larger size raciones. The selection was varied and tasty. In particular we loved the Bisteca Tartare (Steak Tartare - Wagyu beef) which was a mouthwatering combination of flavours! It was the first time I had ever had this... More

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avandane
Sydney
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11 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2012

Tapas here could give Spain a run for their money. Truly inventive yet tasty as ever. Fun Sunday night with music to boot. Well done, excellent and satisfying. (Movida Next Door). More

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Cathystravels
Melbourne Australia
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews
4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2012

mostly fab...but having said that some of the dishes lacked flavour over all really great More

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parmaham8
noosa , qld australia
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2012

our 3rd visit to Movida , this time with family from USA. we love this restaurant ,it never disapoints, from the spanish cuisine , buzzy atmosphere, and the very professional service. wish we had a Movida in Noosa ! come on boy,s open up here in sunny qld. we tried the Snapper on Chorizo , with black olives and tomato... More

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CB172
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Senior Contributor
23 reviews
29 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2012

Great sangria and ambience, down a graffiti-filled lane. While it is consistently a top-rated restaurant, it retains the feeling of a hidden, local gem. The tapas are wonderful and beautifully presented, if expensive. More

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