La Paella Spanish Restaurant

3.5 Below Average

Food  4      Ambience  3      Service  4      Value  3     

Good presentation overall, food was fair, 50% full but loud and noisy, confusing menus and deals overall not value for money.

Apr 22, 2012 

3.5 Below Average

Food  5      Ambience  3      Service  3      Value  3     

Went with friends group of 4. Service was very slow on a busy night and music too loud to talk comfortably. Food was OK paealla a real disappointment and not very authentic was possibly precooked. Sangria jugs at $25 were a rip off. Bill was $240 which was a paealla serving for 2 shared between 4 people mixed tapas for 4 a dessert for 1 shared 2 small loaves of bread and the sangria. Very disappointed group who felt like we were in a tourist trap.

Apr 08, 2012 

5.8 Average

Food  7      Ambience  6      Service  5      Value  5     

First impression was good, ambience Ok. Service Ok but the menu pricing is confusing. The $16.50 Six bowl Tapas entree is actually $33.00 as it is for a minimum of two. I was Ok when I understood this but then was surprised to find it was a similiar deal for the Paella - $25.50 for a main but that is for a minimum of two so the bill for a frying pan of paella was actually $51.00 -Ouch.

The saving grace for me was that the Tapas were pretty good and the Paella was particularly tasty. Sangria was $7.50 a large glass. Overall I was happy until I got the bill and felt a bit ripped off on the mains price not being properly explained by the staff even after questioning. I guess you have to put it down to the restaurants struggle to survive while swimming with the sharks on the surfers paradise strip. I would go back if the prices were a tad more family friendly as we all enjoyed the food.

Jan 11, 2012 

1.8 Not Recommended

Food  1      Ambience  4      Service  1      Value  1     

Extremely poor quality, overpriced (for what you receive) food. And the worst service I have ever experienced. I will not be back!

Jun 30, 2011 

6 Average

Food  9      Ambience  5      Service  5      Value  5     

If you plan to eat in this restaurant Do Not Order a Paella, it's worst Paella I've ever had. I cannot give feedback about other dishes from the menu, maybe tapas is different. Service was ok.

Jan 06, 2011 

2.5 Not Recommended

Food  2      Ambience  3      Service  4      Value  1     

This was the worst Spanish meal we have had. Charged $235 for 4 ie 2 adults and 2 children. The entree was charged at 16.40 per head and was Tapas. Ok if the food was up to scratch but it wasn't. Will never eat here again.

Jun 07, 2010 

4.3 Below Average

Food  10      Ambience  5      Service  1      Value  1     

We have been to this restaurant two times and on both occasions two different reviews on the first time the staff were wonderful, friendly, and happy to serve. The second time the service they provided was revolting on finding a piece of metal in my food they brushed it off and refused to take any responsibillity for it saying "we don't use metal" absolutely hideous service! On the lighter side the food was delicious absolutely wonderful its a shame it could not be complimented by some cheery service.

Feb 01, 2009 

4.5 Below Average

Food  3      Ambience  3      Service  8      Value  4     

Being Spanish I expected more. Disappointed with the menu (limited) and presentation of food. The tapas ingredients ie: olives, salamis, chorizos, were nearly as good as the ones in Coles Deli section. Paella was bland, insipid and cooked with wrong rice, repeat after me, ARBORIO.

Spanish music and flamenco, could have added to the experience but we were entertained by south american music, cumbias and the like with the cd on repeat.
Extremely pricey for the meals and presentation. Not an enjoyable experience.

Jan 20, 2009 

8.5 Highly Recommended

Food  8      Ambience  8      Service  9      Value  9     

Loved this place! true Spanish that would rival the establishments in Sydney's Spanish Quarter. A suprising find on our last vacation - family friendly too!!!

Aug 05, 2007