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MoVida

1 Hosier Lane, Melbourne, Victoria 3000, Australia
(03) 9663 3038
Ranked #13 of 2,425 restaurants in Melbourne
4.0 of 5 stars 377 Reviews
Price range: INR1,059 - INR1,338
Cuisines: International, Spanish, Tapas
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
Neighbourhood: Melbourne CBD
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Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
Neighbourhood: Melbourne CBD
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Sydney
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

We always make Movida part of our trip to Melbourne. Movida is located in cobblestone a lane with colourful grafitti murals and the inside the restaurant is equally funky. Their menu changes with the season but there are a couple of menu staples such as the anchovy with smoked tomato sorbet and their braised beef cheeks in pedro ximenex on... More

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Melbourne
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

There was nothing wrong with MoVida but i've just heard so much about it that it didn't live up to my expectation. I wasn't dying to try everything on the menu like i thought i would More

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Philadelphia
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70 reviews 70 reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

Had a fabulous lunch here on a recent trip to Melbourn and it was the best meal all-around in 5 days in the city. Great service and atmosphere and the food was stellar. The cod and potato fritters and globe artichoke soup were stand-outs, but eveything we had was terrific. The cinnamon sponge with pear sorbet-- garnishd with thin lemony... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

Two parts to this restaurant, half being a bar with tables and the other a sit down restaurant. No bookings unfortunately in the bar area, but do wait! It is worth it! More

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Melbourne, Australia
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

Love how you can wander in and find a spot (usually late though), and the menu is perfect for when you feel like a variety of flavours and dishes. We had some great Sangria too. More

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See 3 more reviews by JoWood2580 for Melbourne
Australia
Senior Contributor
22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

What a thrill to enjoy this restaurant ... after hearing about it on 3LO ... oops! "ABC Melbourne". We were warmly welcomed and offered seats at the bar. The barman was a true delight ... he knows his wines and was very generous with his time. We noticed that he spent quality time with each diner talking about various options... More

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Christchurch, New Zealand
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

If you've never been to a tapas bar before it can be difficult to know how many dishes to order. I went with three other people and we spent $AU300 (including drinks). The tapa dishes cost about $AU5 and the raciones $AU11-$AU24. My favourite was the Air-dried Wagyu with Poached Egg and Truffle Foam. I wish I checked out the... More

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Adelaide, Australia
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

I was with my partner in Movida and we had a great night. The ambiance was romantic and cozy, perfect for dating. The food was exquisite. I've never had tapas as good as this before. Definitely highly recommended. More

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Sydney, Australia
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

Went on a bustling Tuesday morning. We had a range of tapas and a main and it was around $35 per head. Great service and a really cool location (Hosier lane). More

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Melbourne, Australia
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38 reviews 38 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

Funky restaurant... good wines by glass.. tapas galore... you can keep eating...this place is so popular have to book to get a seat! More

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