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What to order
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Bomba Rice
Recommended for being absolutely worth the wait and described as a standout dish; one reviewer even hoped it would stay on the menu.
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Tapas
Mentioned repeatedly as exquisite, delicious, and made with great care and attention to ingredients; several reviewers said every tapas dish they tried was excellent.
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Black Paella With Calamares
Called fantastic and one of the standout dishes among the tapas and mains.
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Beef Cheeks
Praised as always next level and absolutely outstanding, making it one of the most memorable dishes.
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Jamon Iberico
The highlight of the dinner menu, noted for being salty, flavourful, and very thinly sliced.
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Smoked Kingfish Gazpacho
Named as a standout of the meal alongside the Bomba rice, suggesting it was one of the most memorable dishes.
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Wagyu Croqueta
Described as top-notch and highly impressive from the specials menu.
Details
Hours
| Monday | 12 to 10 PM |
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| Tuesday | 12 to 10 PM |
| Wednesday | 12 to 10 PM |
| Thursday | 12 to 10:30 PM |
| Friday | 12 to 10:30 PM |
| Saturday | 12 to 10:30 PM |
| Sunday | 12 to 10 PM |
About MoVida
Spanish tapas plates, sangria and wines served in a bustling bar with a trendy urban vibe.
Amenities
Service options
- Onsite services
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Hard liquor
- Late-night food
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Counter service
- Dessert
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Cozy
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Upscale
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Reservations required
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
- Usually a wait
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Parking
- Paid parking lot
- Paid street parking
- Usually difficult to find a space
Frequently asked
What is MoVida known for?
MoVida is best known for Spanish tapas and standout dishes like beef cheeks, croquetas, wagyu, and anchovy plates. Reviewers repeatedly call out the beef cheeks, bomba rice, and kingfish dishes as memorable, with the wine list and sangria adding to the experience.
What dishes are most recommended at MoVida?
The most frequently recommended items include beef cheeks, croquetas, wagyu croqueta or cecina, and anchovy dishes, plus the bomba rice and smoked kingfish gazpacho. Reviewers also mention black paella with calamares, steak tartare, and jamón ibérico as strong picks for a fuller tapas meal.
What is the atmosphere like at MoVida?
The atmosphere is cozy, romantic, and trendy, with a bustling laneway feel in Hosier Lane. Reviewers describe it as lively but still talkable, and the bar seating is especially good for one or two people, while the dining room also suits groups.
Is MoVida good value, and what is the price range?
MoVida is in the A$60–140 range, so it sits in the mid-to-upper price bracket for a tapas meal. Reviewers generally feel the quality of the food, wine, and service justifies the spend, especially when sharing several small plates and a bottle from the Spanish-focused wine list.
Do you need a reservation at MoVida, and when is it busiest?
Yes, reservations are recommended and often required, because the restaurant is usually busy and a wait is common. Reviewers note that even on a Monday evening during the Christmas period the dining room was full, so planning ahead is the safest way to get a table.
Is parking available at MoVida?
Yes. Paid parking lot, Paid street parking, Usually difficult to find a space is available.
Does MoVida have vegetarian options?
Yes, MoVida offers vegetarian options.
