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MoVida

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4.5 of 5 stars 172 ratings
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#5 of 1,935 restaurants in Melbourne
  • Cuisines: Spanish, Tapas, International
  • Price range*: $20-$25
  • Address: 1 Hosier Lane, Melbourne 3000, Australia
  • Phone:  (03) 9663 3038
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3 of 5 stars
Melbourne, Australia
Sep 22, 2008

I have been here several times and I still don't get what the fuss is about. The service is often dismissive and snooty and they seem to have a policy of being 'booked out' until you walk in and then, miraculously, there are tables! The food is just okay and hard to believe it deserves a chef's hat. Some dishes... more

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4 of 5 stars
Melbourne, Australia
Sep 17, 2008

With the knowledge that post baby there will be fewer and fewer lovely meals out we have decided to start working our way through the 2009 Good Food Guide... Have had my eye on MoVida for a while and its appearance and fantastic review including 2 chefs hats in the guide made it the perfect pre Fathers day lunch on... more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Sep 7, 2008

Great food - ends up being pretty pricey...last time I went, we were entertained by this wanker at the next table who reckoned he got a foreign object in his meal - I have never seen such a carry-on. Who would be in hospitality, I ask you? more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Sep 1, 2008

Maybe the best restaurant I've ever been to. Suberb tapas, great service and atmosphere. more

Jul 18, 2008

great food, awesome service and atmosphere.. the only downside is its so popular you might have to book waaay in advance. a little on the pricey side too, but worth it. more

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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jul 14, 2008

BEST TAPPAs IN TOWN GREAT ATMOSPHERE OFTEN LONG WAIT FOR TABLE more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jun 30, 2008

I crave the tapas. Bought the chef's book and he autographed it for me!! more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jun 30, 2008

Great tapas! Fun atmosphere. more

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2 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jun 24, 2008

If you're into experimental flavours you'll enjoy the food more than me. I prefer traditional spanish food. They use really good quality ingredients I must admit. more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jun 9, 2008

love this place, cosy good food based on traditional spanish tapas and great service. Price is in the mid range. more

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MoVida Address

1 Hosier Lane, Melbourne 3000, Australia
Tel: (03) 9663 3038
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.