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Balcon by Tapavino

17 Bligh St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

Recommended by 7 people

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Find Balcon by Tapavino

17 Bligh St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

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+61 2 9223 6176
HoursMonday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM Tuesday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM Thursday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM Friday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM Saturday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Balcon by Tapavino

Tucked along Bligh Street, Balcon by Tapavino delivers moody Spanish dining lined with wine bottles and an open-air terrace. The kitchen turns out crisp croquetas, skewers of classic gilda, and grilled octopus alongside a sprawling cellar list. Banquets cater smoothly to groups with seamless dietary adjustments, while single-piece tapas ordering lets tables tailor each round. Diners marking birthdays or anniversaries frequently find surprise touches waiting on dessert plates. Plates wind down over Spanish doughnuts with dulce de leche and charred banana.

  • Flexible Tapas & Banquets: Tapas can be ordered per item for easy sharing alongside multi-course group banquets.
  • Dietary-Adapted Feasts: Banquets seamlessly substitute dishes for gluten-free, dairy-free, and egg-free requirements.
  • Indoor & Terrace Dining: Offers an intimate bottle-lined dining room paired with a relaxed open-air terrace.
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Why Choose Balcon by Tapavino

Why diners choose Balcon by Tapavino for milestone celebrations and shared Spanish dining

  • Dietary-Accommodating Set Menus

    The kitchen customizes shared banquet and set menu dishes for specific allergy and dietary requirements, including gluten-free, dairy-free, and egg-free needs.

    My friend was GF, DF and Egg free & that team made adjustments to most of the dishes. The alternatives provided were very tasty.

    J Cal

  • Flexible Per-Piece Tapas Ordering

    Groups can easily adjust party dining by ordering single tapas items by the piece alongside banquets or a la carte selections.

    It’s also quite good that the tapas can be ordered at a single item which made things more flexible for a group of 5.

    吕思源

  • Unprompted Celebration Gestures

    The team takes initiative to make personal occasions feel special, offering spontaneous celebration dessert touches without prompting.

    I only mentioned it once that it was our anniversary dinner and without any prompting they surprised us with an anniversary dessert, such a beautiful gesture.

    Jack McMahon

  • Attentive and Welcoming Hospitality

    Servers guide guests warmly and attentively through their meals, leaving parties feeling genuinely valued and cared for.

    The team made such a big deal of his birthday and made us all feel so welcome.

    S L

  • Effortless Large Group Banquets

    Milestone dinners and large celebratory gatherings enjoy seamless group pacing and flawless care from dedicated floor staff.

    We were a big group of 11 people, but the service was flawless and we were very satisfied.

    masako nagao

  • Convivial Atmosphere for Occasions

    The atmosphere strikes a balance between vibrant energy and comfortable conversation, making it ideal for gathering friends or commemorating milestones.

    The atmosphere strikes that perfect balance between relaxed and vibrant, making it ideal whether you are catching up with friends or celebrating something special.

    Suélen Hartmann

Signature tapas and shared plates frequently highlighted by guests

  • Grilled WA Octopus

    From all the dishes the highlight was the Grilled WA Octopus.

    Sebastian Lopez M

  • Cabbage Salad

    That cabbage salad was absolutely incredible!

    R W

  • Coca de Balcon

    Octopus & Coca de Balcon – 10/10 must try!!!

    Diego Claro

  • Wagyu Cecina

    The wagyu cecina was amazing, anchovy tapas delicious, striploin solomillo melted in your mouth.

    Sunni Wan

Other favorites

Desserts, regional wines, and specialty pairings to complete your visit

  • Spanish Doughnuts

    Spanish doughnuts with dulce de leche and caramelised banana, indulgent and perfectly executed.

    Peter Lac

  • Sangria

    The Sangria was awesome!

    R W

  • Tempranillo

    the sommelier helped us to select a wonderful bottle of tempranillo to bring it all together.

    ccconcierge

  • Mató Cheese with Honey

    I especially enjoyed the mató cheese with honey - a must try.

    Amaia

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality details and bespoke accommodations that elevate dining at Balcon by Tapavino.

  • Unprompted Anniversary Dessert Surprise

    When dining for an anniversary, the team notes the occasion without prompting and sends out a dedicated surprise anniversary dessert to celebrate.

  • Custom Chef Celebration Messages

    For engagement and milestone celebrations, pastry chefs personalize the final course with hand-crafted congratulatory dessert messaging.

  • Multi-Course Dietary Modifications

    On set banquet menus, staff adjust multiple sharing courses to suit complex dietary requirements, including gluten-free, dairy-free, and egg-free needs.

  • Single-Piece Tapas Customization

    To accommodate mixed group appetites and odd headcounts, tapas can be ordered individually piece-by-piece rather than strictly enforcing fixed plate minimums.

Before you head over

Practical dining advice for ordering, group dining, and celebrations at Balcon by Tapavino

  • Pace your ordering like tapas

    Order dishes progressively to share rather than getting individual mains, or tailor individual tapas by the piece to comfortably fit odd group sizes without over-ordering.

  • Communicate dietary needs early

    Let the kitchen know about dietary restrictions when reserving or seating; the team routinely customizes multi-course and set menus for gluten-free, dairy-free, and egg-free needs.

  • Note milestone celebrations in advance

    Mention your birthday or anniversary when booking or to your server—the staff frequently arrange personalized dessert touches and celebratory gestures unprompted.

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