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Balcon by Tapavino, Sydney, AU-NSW

Balcon by Tapavino

4.6
4.6
120 Reviews
$41 to $100
Spanish
17 Bligh Street, Sydney, AU-NSW 2000

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for fine wines
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
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 pm–11:00 pm Sat 6:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Neighborhood
    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

  • 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.
    Festive Menu with Drinks 100pp Photo
  • 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
    PREMIUM SET MENU $135pp Photo
  • 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
    Royal Menu for 2 Photo

What 120 people are saying

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

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

    Good for business meals

  • Sydney City

    Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Balcon by Tapavino offers "excellent food and service" with a vast wine selection and "sensational Spanish food." Diners praise the attentive staff, especially Silvia, for providing "great hospitality." The ambiance is perfect for both casual and special occasions. While some dishes may not meet expectations, the overall experience keeps guests returning.

120 Reviews
  1. Kathy

    Sydney3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  2. Julie

    Sydney8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    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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  3. Carlos

    Sydney1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 17, 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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  4. andrew

    Sydney1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 5, 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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  5. Jeanne

    Sydney1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 1, 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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  6. David VIP

    Detroit41 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 25, 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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  7. Delon

    Sydney2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 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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  8. Bob

    Sydney3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 13, 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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  9. Louise

    Sydney1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 6, 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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  10. Dick VIP

    London37 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Nowhere is cheap in Sydney, and I’m from London ! But the quality here was first class. Lovely plump oysters, and absolutely top grade anchoas del cantábrico. However no bellota jamón (only cebo, albeit very decent, but at a bellota price!). And fabulous wagu followed by lovely snapper to finish. Service was also first class.

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Balcon by Tapavino is rated 4.6 stars by 120 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Balcon by Tapavino

17 Bligh Street, Sydney, AU-NSW 2000

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Bent street
  • Neighborhood
    Sydney CBD
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 6:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • 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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