Basque Tapas & Wine

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6.2

Basque Tapas & Wine Average based on its 24 reviews
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Food
5.9
Ambience
6.5
Service
5.9
Value
6.3

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Basque Tapas & Wine Address

159 Chapel St
Windsor VIC 3181
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Cuisines

Spanish, Tapas, Vegetarian


Chef

Javier Sevilla Verdejo


Prices

Average Meal Price $27 - based on one entree & main course only

General Price
Entrees $4.50-$9.50
Mains $15.50-$29.50
Desserts $4.50-$9.50

Breakfast
$4.00-$12.50

Lunch
Entrees $4.00-$29.50

Dinner
Entrees $3.00-$12.50
Mains $8.00-$29.50
Desserts $7.90-$9.50

Degustation
8 courses
Without wine $62.00
***Choice of 1 Main Dish for the Party
***Choice of 2 Main Dishes for a Minimum of 18 people

Small Plates
Plates $3.00-$12.90

Prices last updated:  05/2011


Bookings

Bookings are preferred
Basque Tapas & Wine is open for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner 7 days.

Friday & Saturday: two sittings for dinner:
First Session: 6:30pm or earlier. Second Session: 8:15pm or later. No bookings between 6:30pm and 8:15pm.


Rooms & Capacity

No of Seats 80


Hours

Sun to Thu 8am - 11pm
Fri to Sat 8am - 1am
Breakfast
Fri to Sun from 10:30am
Lunch
Mon to Sun 11pm - 5pm
Dinner
Mon to Sun 5pm - 11pm
Remarks
We now operate a late night bar. Come and enjoy Spanish culture at its finest. Indulge in live music with a Spanish flare. Half price sangria and margarita specials. Come to Basque Tapas and Wine Bar for an unforgettable night.
Open After Midnight
Open on Christmas Eve
Open on New Years Day
Open on New Years Eve
Open on Public Holidays


Entertainment/Live Music

Solo Porque live flamenco on Thursday, Friday and Saturday night


Specialties

  • Paella of Wild Rabbit, Chicken, Mushrooms, Vegetables and Saffron Rice.
  • Slow cooked Calamari cooked in White Wine & Caramelised Onions
  • Jamon, Beef and Chicken Croquettes served with Romesco Sauce.
  • Beer Steamed Mussels, with Bay Leaves &Lemon

Serves

Serves Breakfast
Serves Lunch
Serves Dinner
Serves Late Dining
Serves Takeaway


Classifications

Restaurants


Categories

Accessibility
Wheelchair Access

Bookings Online
Restaurant Bookings

Dietary Standards
Gluten Free
Organic
Vegan

Dining Atmospheres
Good For Groups
Hip and Trendy
Romantic and Intimate

Dining Features
Citibank Dining Program
Entertainment / Music
Has Bar
Licensed
Outdoor Dining


Payment Types Accepted

Amex
Visa
Mastercard
EFTPos

Parking

Ample or Convenient Parking
Off Street Parking
Street Parking



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Basque Tapas & Wine Awards

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Cheap Eats


2008

Menulog Award - Bronze - Most Popular Spanish Restaurant


2008

Good Food Guide


2008

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2007

Good Food Guide


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Overview of Basque Tapas & Wine

Basque Tapas and Wine opened is committed to running a restaurant that reflects the authenticity of the Basque region. Basque Country is a small ethnic enclave located in the heart of the Pyrenees Mountains, which divide Spain and France from one another. Inspired by French nouvelle cuisine, the Basque country is nowadays regarded as Spainâ?®s uncontested gourmet stronghold.

The only thing that matter to the Basques is absolute freshness, abundance of fresh seafood and pure flavours of the very best basic ingredients. We at Basque Tapas and Wine, pride ourselves in this unique dining experience. The Spanish reputation for having a good time, and a passion for their food comes alive at Basque Tapas and Wine, Melbourne's premier tapas restaurant and wine bar, in Chapel Street Windsor.



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    3.8 Below Average

    Food  4      Ambience  5      Service  5      Value  1     


    Meatballs dish arrived cold and were sent back this took 20 minutes to return to table. Croquettes were almost cold which was disappointing. Obviously tapas here is reheated. Sangria was excellent! (Thank god I needed it). Serving sizes are small eg ordered croquetted and got just two and you get 3 meatballs so when you share 1.5 meatballs @ $14 a serve. This is just plain frustrating.
    Would not go back for the price you pay here.

    Jan 07, 2012 

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    Shayna R.
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    1.5 Not Recommended

    Food  2      Ambience  2      Service  1      Value  1     


    We went to the restaurant as part of a table of 10. I had dined there a few years ago and I was hoping things had gotten better. Unfortunately, it was the same story. Bad service and bland awful food. Our table wasn't ready when we arrived and they didn't serve any type of light beer for our drivers on the table. The tapas was awful.

    Meatballs were rubbery, potatoes tasted days old and the serves were very small. Paella was awfully gluggy and seafood was clearly frozen and tasteless. Could barely even tell there was any saffron in the rice. Will avoid ever coming here at all costs. Not worth handing over any money for.

    Nov 12, 2011 

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    paul4054
    1


    2 Not Recommended

    Food  3      Ambience  3      Service  1      Value  1     


    I went there last night 27/8/11 and my friend and I ordered 6 tapas plates and two glasses of white sparkling wine sangria that the waiter recommended to us. Our drinks arrived, however, they served us the normal red wine sangria and not the one we ordered and only 5 tapas plates came out. We assumed the other would be out shortly so we started eating, half an hour later we had finished our meal and our last dish still had yet to come. We went inside to speak to the waiter and advised him of the wrong drink and our missing last tapas plate.

    Overall just an unenjoyable experience, wrongs drinks and incomplete meal and no real apology or a goodwill gesture for the poor service. We paid our full $80 bill but will definitely not be back again or recommend it. The food wasn't that great anyway, just very bland and the service was pitiful, barely English speaking waiters who gave us no attention nor cared how bad they mucked up our meal.

    Aug 27, 2011 

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    annoula2dm
    2


    9.5 Highly Recommended

    Food  9      Ambience  10      Service  10      Value  9     


    We went on a Saturday night when the Spanish band was playing. They do modern songs with a Spanish vibe to it, really fun. The chef came out and danced with customers, very authentic! The food was great and the staff were very attentive. Definitely get the spanish doughnuts!

    Feb 22, 2011 

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    foodie1664
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    9.3 Highly Recommended

    Food  9      Ambience  10      Service  10      Value  8     


    Recently my partner and I had dinner at this place for valentines day. I can't eat seafood and they had a set menu for the night. They were able to cater for me and my partner very well, the food was great and the service was excellent. The chef was aware of my dietary needs and came out to make sure we enjoyed our meal - he was fantastic. Overall, the portions weren't huge but the tastes and venue was very romantic. Excellent work guys, keep it up.

    Feb 16, 2011 

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    Rockmaz
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    9 Highly Recommended

    Food  8      Ambience  10      Service  8      Value  10     


    A Spanish fiesta on Friday night. A party of 8 of us decided to try Basque as we had heard good things about it and wanted to try a traditional Spanish restaurant not the “Fast food” kind. We were welcomed by the staff that were warm and friendly making us all feel we were part of their big family. We decided to order the degustation as this way we can try a selection of their best dishes.

    The food was absolutely amazing and I can honestly say that it was the best Spanish food I have tried in Melbourne and Sydney. The degustation was great value and the Spanish wines were perfectly matched by the staff who obversely have had extensive wine training.

    The live Spanish band that kicked off around 9 pm bought the whole restaurant to another level with staff getting involved with the flamenco clapping and singing. All I have to say is we all had one of the best nights out and will remember it for years to come.

    Feb 07, 2011 

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    zedkay
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    2.8 Not Recommended

    Food  3      Ambience  3      Service  2      Value  3     


    Do Not Go. Service was arrogant, food was well below average, salty, cold and meat tasted like it was days old. Waited 35 minutes for the paella, and when it came, was tasteless and dry. Eight tapas, one paella and a bottle of wine came to $121.


    Response from Management:
    We are sorry you had such a bad experience but just to clear one thing up. On the menu it states that it is a 30 minute wait for the paella because it is cooked fresh and from scratch. All paella's take this long or longer unless you have pre-cooked rice which is not the traditional Spanish way.

    Feb 06, 2011 

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    koko22
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    2.3 Not Recommended

    Food  1      Ambience  6      Service  1      Value  1     


    Sure, it was the evening of Boxing Day, but still I expected more that tomato sauce on fried potatoes (seriously!), rubbery eggplant that was tasteless and cold (the dish was meant to be hot), "sorry we have run out of chorizo", "sorry we have run out of prawns", 2 floor staff frantically trying to serve a busy restaurant, the paella that never came, and then a $140 bill for three of us. Ridiculous. Awful. Never again.

    Dec 28, 2010 

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    Just After A Good Feed
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    1 Not Recommended

    Food  1      Ambience  1      Service  1      Value  1     


    I would never go back to this place again! the food is salty, lacks flavor the paella is a rip off! don't get the chicken! It was full of bones, no meat or veggies, they seemed like it was days old! not worth $40 dollars. We complained about the meal and didn't have to pay, were told to come back when the "better" kitchen staff was on! OMG! as if we would come back!

    Oct 04, 2010 

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    Benny709
    4


    6 Average

    Food  5      Ambience  6      Service  7      Value  6     


    Food was not 'authentic' Spanish cuisine, as the 'Seafood Paella' lacked taste and looked more like a risotto! Ambience was a 'cosy' and 'rustic' Spanish Tapas bar setting. Service was 'friendly' and 'prompt.' Value for money, not quite!

    To savour 'authentic' and 'fine' Spanish cuisine, patrons are better off visiting the restaurant located along Bourke St in Melbourne. Ole!

    May 31, 2010 

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    Special Offers for Basque Tapas & Wine

    Special Offers Special Offer 9-Course Spanish Banquet For Two - $178

    Experience an authentic Spanish degustation banquet at one of Melbourne’s most popular Spanish restaurants.

    Our team of Spanish chefs places an emphasis on Spanish with passion- reflecting the culinary spirit of Spain- explosion of flavour, huge choice of dishes to reflect the real Spain.

    Activity Highlights:

    - Spanish dining experience in Melbourne.
    - Opportunity to try a variety of tapas dishes.
    - Choose from three of our different and delicious sangrias.

    Examples of the 9 course Spanish banquet include:

    - Pan Seared wild Mushrooms, Parsley and White Wine Sauce.
    - Beer Steamed local green lipped Mussels, with bay leaves and lemon.
    - Free range Chicken Drumsticks served in a clay pot with Romesco Sauce.
    - Unique Spanish dishes that emphasize epicurean cuisine of different areas of Spain while sourcing seasonal produce in Victoria.

    Not to be used with any other offers.
    Valid from 13th Jun 2011 to 14th Jun 2012

    How:
    Book online at bookings@basque.com.au or call the restaurant on (03) 9533 7044.

    Special Offers San Valentin

    It's Valentine's day at Basque Tapas & Wine.

    Deemed as one of the most romantic destination of the world, Spain and its people know how to woo their lovers and being highly sensitive by nature, they take care to express their undying love for each other in the best possible way. The entire day is spent in each other's company revelling in their love. Whatever might be the way. The prime motto of every person is to have a blast and enjoy the festival is in its true sense.

    What could be a better way to impress that special someone on Valentine's Day than through an unforgettable meal at a romantic restaurant? Spoil your special someone this Valentine's Day and receive a complimentary glass of champagne.

    Book now to secure your place.

    Book online at bookings@basque.com.au or call the restaurant on (03) 9533 7044.
    Valid from 14th Feb 2012 to 14th Feb 2012


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