Reviews Bar Lourinha

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Sezza
+4
Pretty good cozy spot for a nice catch up with friends. We ordered a few good dishes. My only dislike was the chicken, it was a bit too bland. But overall fantastic food and cocktails!
7 months ago
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Aaditya Bajwa
+5
Booked dinner after attending Australian Open. We were seated upstairs- a little more spacious and not as noisy.
Fantastic tapas - from Morton Baybugs croquettes to Cantabrico Anchovies to Padron peppers to stracciatella with tomatoes, chickpeas with spinach
Every plate of food was flavoursome. The service was spot on. Thankyou to the Englishmen waiter.
7 months ago
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Mr. Sasquatch
+4
Tapas were all delicious, tap beer was good, service friendly, nice cozy feel
9 months ago
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Racveq
+5
Great bites, and larger plates. Lighting not conducive to photography, the lamb heart skewer was flavoursome, the chickpeas a study in simplicity, the flavours robust.
10 months ago
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Custardbun
+4
Loved the jamon croquettes, potato cigars and the mushroom empanadilla. We could have stopped there, but we were tempted by the roast cauliflower, as well as the organic beetroot with green wheat. The beetroot dish was very moreish, and completely not what I was expecting. The accompanying bread was the perfect touch. Service was attentive without being intrusive, and our waitresses were super friendly. The only suggestion is perhaps leave a bit more room between the tables - we had to move our dishes as our neighbours kept getting up, to avoid them getting some of our dinner on their backsides!!!!!!!
Sep 24, 2019
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John M
+5
Excellent bar for a meal and drinks. The food, service and everything in between is what makes Melbourne's food scene great. We've been coming on and off over the years, and it has never let us down. It is also a great place to bring visitors as you know you'll get a good experience. In terms of food, just try a bit of everything because it does change.
Sep 15, 2019
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Mark Chalker
+4
What a great reminder, of how good this establishment is. Threw the bags into the hotel room & went straight to our 13:00 lunch booking. Great service & food & surprisingly quiet 🤫 which was great. We will definitely be back.
Sep 12, 2019
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Al.bee
+4
My favourite kind of place to go is one that does food really well, but is chill about it.  This is one of those places - warm welcome on arrival, friendly chat from the staff, the menu is exactly the length it needs to be with enough variety to make it interesting without causing you to spend hours deciding.  Every single thing we ordered was great, we ordered extras of a couple of things because we liked them so much.  Drinks could be a little slow arriving, they were worth the wait.  Shared mains were spaced out which was good for a long lunch but would have preferred at least one of the veg selections to come out at the same time as the meat dish. 
Over all incredible flavours and really good service, a great reason to venture up to the top end of the city if you normally hang closer to the centre.
Aug 25, 2019
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Renata
+4
I have been lucky enough to visit Bar Lourinha a few times, however, my most recent experience was by far my favourite!

From the minute we walked in, we were welcomed by the beautiful staff, who very promptly attended us to the table.

The Food - We opted for the $65pp feed me menu, and this is by far one of the most generous banquets I have experienced. I have included each dish in my photos attached, as words just don’t do all these dishes justice.
Every course was phenomenal and perfectly timed. With every meat dish, the following course would be a vegetable/ vegetarian option which balanced everything out.
The dessert was decedent as ever, and that’s the only way I like dessert! Perfect finish.

A long lunch, or intimate dinner, I highly recommend.
Jul 15, 2019
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Piggyeatalot
+4
Went to Bar Lourinha for the Melbourne Food and Wine festival express lunch. $40 for a meal plus wine which is normally two courses, but Bar Lounhina did one for four courses.

We started off with some peppers, apparently one in five of them are spicy. We ate most of them which weren’t that spicy, then the last one was super spicy!

Next we got to choose our entrees. We both chose the lightly cured kingfish. It was deliciously fresh.

My friend then had the chicken with sesame and chilli oil, which felt like an asian dish to me 😝. I normally won’t choose chicken because if they weren’t cooked correctly it might be really tough. However the little piece that I tried was beautifully tender and it did not taste like an Asian dish at all 🤪

I had the pipis with piri piri butter, which I expected it to be spicy, but it wasn’t at all. Not that it mattered, the sauce was still delicious, although I felt the pipis were slightly overcooked so they were a bit chewy.

For dessert we’re got some fresh fruits with crushed pistachios and labne, which is a refreshing and healthy end to a delicious lunch.

The portions are not huge to be honest, it was just right for me so if you have a big eater with you, you might want to order something on the side.

The awesome thing with Bar Lourinha is that if you don’t drink wine, they have an option with your $40 lunch express for mocktail or beer.
Apr 10, 2019
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Joe Larosa
+4
Great food, always something a little but different. Disappointed when I made a booking and they said we need to be done within 1 hour! Why book if you get rushed ... preferred when it was simply walk-ins
Mar 16, 2019
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Steph Giles
+4
Highlight of this bar - delicious wines by the half bottle for half price! We went for lunch on a Thursday and scored a table right up on arriving but the place was full by the time we left. Staff were lovely and helpful with choosing a wine and the food was rich and delicious. My partner’s favourite was the kingfish pancetta with lemon oil, mine were the goats curd / horseradish / potato crisp, and the zucchini flower.
Jan 18, 2019
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Simmyeats.Melb
+3.5
A nice little bar offering a good cocktail and dessert range.  The space is quite small which makes it very cosy, lots of nik naks on the walls with a Spanish theme. 

My cocktail was lovely, we shared the Torta de Queso which I wasn't really a fan of and the Blood Orange Crema which I thought was delish.  I have never had a dessert like this so it was really nice and different. 

Great company with Tim.E, Bearabbit and their respective partners.
Jan 16, 2019
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Hello. Imnikki
+4
4.5

Came here for drinks, and of course, desserts on a Saturday night. Bar Lourinhã is a cosy and intimate space, with extremely charming and personable service as well.

Now before I start on the drinks, I must first touch on the highlight of the night - the Blood Orange Crema. My taste buds were thanking me for allowing them to savour this delight. Silky smooth, and perfectly balanced in flavours. Slightly sweet, a tad tangy and a whole lot of yummy. The Torta de Queso was a bit grainier in texture then the cheesecake that I'm used to, but that's just the traditional way and I really couldn't fault the taste.

The cocktails we selected were largely well- made and tasty, save for the Dark and Stormy which my friend found to be a bit light on the rum. The Dirty Martini, however, was the best wake up call you'll ever need.

As we already had had dinner, we didn't try the tapas, which I must confess I was very tempted to order (chicken liver cannoli anyone?). Next visit is a must!

A fun night with Timinmelbourne and Simmyeats.Melb!
Jan 13, 2019
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Kate Dougherty
+4
Intimate and cosy little tapas bar in the city with traditional style Spanish menu. Between two we shared the croquettes, the morcilla cigars, the kingfish pancetta, the roasted mushrooms and the pork shoulder. I absolutely loved the croquettes and the cigars but felt that the pork shoulder was a little bit fatty. The roasted mushrooms were quite heavy due to the creamy sauce but still tasty. The kingfish was light and fresh but lacked intensity of flavour.
Nov 23, 2018
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Brunching
+5
Great place to catch up with friends, they served a good selection of wines, and for dinner we ordered few of the specials including the sardines which was really good and mains included, the pork which was delicious, mushrooms ( yum) and cuttlefish which was like a soupy paella, different but so good.
The waiting staff were so attentive and very friendly, made such a big difference when you have good service :)
What a great place.
Oct 13, 2018
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Karmokar
+5
Great place for a date or some great time with mate/s. Great specials from the chef's kitchen.

Great ambiance, and a place where you can relax enjoy your food with some great choices of beer too.

Really enjoyed this place, thank you.
Oct 01, 2018
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Timinmelbourne
+5
Last night my partner took me to this little Spanish bar in the CBD. The service was excellent definitely 5/5.

The wait staff were knowledgeable about cocktails that we ordered and they were really friendly.

I started w a Japanese rice beer which was delicious, really light and tasty. My partner had a Gin Mare Martini stirred not shaken, sorry James Bond hahaha and apparently this was the best Martini ever! And for $28 I’d hope so lol.

I also had a traditional Italian grappa called a Amaro Nonino w was a serious smack in the face whoa hahaha

We shared a blood orange dessert which was delicious, think citrus, slightly sweet but definitely not overpowering, just perfect. I could have easily eaten a couple of those lol.

Overall this was an amazing experience, that everyone should try at least once or twice or maybe more hahaha

Oh and they have more tables and a bar upstairs too.

Cino's Mum Aman Saraf
Sep 29, 2018
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Andy Quan
+5
What does one do if you’re Sydneysiders in Melbourne for the weekend? Eat and drink, I’d say (though we also loved the MOMA exhibit at the NGV). Bar Lourinhã was a superb choice for dining. It felt like Melbourne. Stylish and hip, kind of quirky too. It was very crowded on the Friday night, but we’d made our reservation.
Sep 30, 2018
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Mustard
+4
First visit to Bar Lourinha was very memorable for me so we decided to do a revisit. They've got a specials menu in which one of the waiters will read out to you or you can view this outside the restaurant. Downstairs seemed crowded but upstairs (usually reserved for private functions) was open and thankfully not bare in its decore. We were seated in a dark corner opposite the bar, intimate candlelit dinner (for a few blokes haha).

We started off with a bottle of red from the Rioja region reminiscing of our road trip in La Rioja. Accompanying the red we got pickled vegetables and a couple croqueta, filled with potato and nettle sitting on top of manchego cream. It collapsed easily with little pressure from the fork and was creamy on the inside.

Next up were some grilled whole leeks in olive oil and slices of cured ham. Ham was fatty and the leeks were stringy and had a lovely charred flavour to them. Simple preparation and some say it was the best dish of the night.

Mushrooms in garlic cream came next in a skillet, a dish that has stood the test of time. With a quick basting of the mushrooms in the creamy sauce they were ready to be served up. Rich but not overly seasoned, those mushrooms just popped with each bite. The bread saved previously is the perfect vessel to mop up that delightful sauce.

Onto something more substantial we got some chicken livers with fried garlic and croutons. The livers were perfectly cooked and smooth contrasted with the other crispy elements in the dish. It was rich and heavy, best shared between several people.

One of their specials was the suckling pig with apple, (tiny trotter included to get an indictation of the age) we were lucky to grab the last portion. The whole pig was used, properly seasoned with thin slices of apple for sweetness. Pork had a good proportion of meat and fat, the skin was very thin and at times crisp and at times not so.

Polishing off was the cheese platter, three types of cheese (brie, manchego, blue) and fruits (apple, pear, quince), great combinations to be had. We also had the blood orange crema (very subtle) and burnt orange caramel, zesty and sweet it complimented the smooth crema which was quite neutral.

Although I did have a more spectacular meal previously (menu change up) I can't place too much fault in their food and I love the whole tapas experience where you nibble on several shared dishes and drink the night away. Staff were very knowledgeable about the food and service was on point.
Sep 16, 2018
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Maggie Liang
+5
- Cozy environment that warms your heart and soul on a cold winter night 
- Low-beat background music that fits the vibe perfectly 

This is a perfect place for Spanish tapas with a bottle of wine. The waiter/waitresses here know their menu well and give a go at their daily special, you will not be disappointed! Their Kingfish pancetta is mind blowing...
Sep 07, 2018
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Johnno
+5
Hadn't been here in years and forgotten how great the place was! "Do you have a booking?" enquired the guy on the door. "No" I said "You didn't take bookings the last time I ate here"

"You haven't eaten here in a long time have you?"  was his cheeky response. "No I haven't" I said.

After a 10 minute wait at the bar with my mate, we got a seat near the door while we waited for the others to arrive we had a lovely evening. Lots of Croquettes and Suckling Pig and food cigars. And wine. We had a lot of wine. And plenty of friendly banter with the waiters. Oh how my head hurt the next day.

I can highly recommend a feed at this place. But don't be like me. Book a table. And drink less wine than I did.
Jul 17, 2018
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The Casual Diner
+4
Will come back for:
+ Croquettes
+ King fish pancetta
+ Roasted mushroom and garlic cream

Lots to love with the food here. Every dish was packed with flavor. The tapas were all delicious morsels but it can all add up quickly (price wise) so this is more fine dining than traditional “tapas” pricing. The few stand outs for us were the croquettes (smooth on inside, salty, and crunchy on the outside), the king fish was delicious and fresh and matched especially well with the complimentary house bread (we kept soaking our bread in the fish oils), and the roasted mushroom in garlic cream was the pick of the dishes (chunky mushrooms, nicely roasted, covered in a creamy oily sauce with crunchy bits on the top - delicious). We also had the charcuterie board and some olives and the pork, chicken and morcilla coccido. These were good, but not great like the others. Service was prompt and polite, and the space was intimate and nicely decorated with lots of dried spices and other homey bits and bobs. Recommended for a romantic date out or for a special occasion.
Jul 09, 2018
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Milla Vanilla
+4
A bit heavy handed on finishing salt flakes for my liking but everything was still delicious! Had olives, jamon croqueta, kingfish pancetta and daily special of chorizo and morcilla stew. Best morcilla I've had in a while! Service was attentive and friendly. Will return :)
Jun 07, 2018
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Blueberrypie
+4
Delicious food, from entree to main to dessert. The waitress was a little too attentive for my liking but overall service was good. The environment was nice and cozy - came on a cold night. Price is on the steep side but the food was delicious...
May 21, 2018
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Donna&Shane
+4
We came here for dinner wanting a bar & tapas.... we sat at the bar...great service from the barmaid... lots of food and drinks later...
We had a few smaller plates and one larger one
Almonds-nice and fresh
Sardines-ok
Soft shell crab brioche-nice
Fried bread -yum
Heirloom carrots-yum
Then crispy chicken which was a half spatchcock abit salty but cooked beautifully
Then finished with cheese selection
Great mix of people (watching)
Apr 26, 2018
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Piggy
+4
Excellent authentic Spanish cuisine with pride in their production of taste and presentation. Have been there over 3 times in 5 years and they have been very consistent. Expensive.
Apr 08, 2018
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Suan
+4
What a great place to for tapas! Extensive wine list and a great variety of tapas of which all were delicious. We ordered quite a bit off the specials and had a few on the main menu. 3 small dishes and 3 larger dishes (forgot to take a photo before we devoured the lamb dish and mushroom dish) between the 5 of us. Our wait staff on the night was attentive and provided good suggestions of both wine and food.

Perfect for large groups as they have a 2nd floor. Would come back again when I feel like tapas.


Mar 28, 2018
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Le_orange
+5
Every time I come here, the food is so fresh, innovative and delicious!!! Great wine list too. I love that you can order half portions, to enable our ability to try more on the menu. My only criticism is the ‘very’ extensive specials menu, which was confusing given this was longer than the standard menu and food options were even better. I’d perhaps thinking about changing this up, so it’s clear for customers. The poor waitress had to leave us her specials notepad, so we could actually work out which ones to have it was that long! But food was amazing.
Mar 10, 2018
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South Melbourne
+5
What I think is the quintessential Melbourne restaurant - casual but well-polished, worldly, authentic, and very cool. The newly renovated space seems a bit less attractive (maybe it's the lighting) than the original one, but at least some old favourites like the kingfish pancetta are still there. The ever-changing specials are great, Simon is an excellent host - always friend and charming, and the range of Spanish wines is always interesting.
Oct 17, 2017
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Namjim
+4
Love the food and delicious cocktail. Nice little place. Yummy food. Cosy atmosphere. Attentive staff. Must visit next time for pre drink and snack.
Aug 15, 2017
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Hangry Dreamer
+4
Tucked on Little Bourke this restaurant is much like most of Melbourne's best restaurants...hard to find. It has a romantic atmosphere and very friendly staff. The food was quite authentic to Spanish cuisine as well.

Only complaint would be the tables are really close together so it does lack privacy for conversation.
Aug 13, 2017
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Vanessa Espírito Santo
+5
A place that everybody should visit to taste good food. I am Portuguese and the name of the bar is a city 15mins away from my hometown, so I was really happy to find this place. Although the menu is not exactly filled with Portuguese dishes (it would need to include a "bitoque", a "prego", some "peixinhos da horta" or some "ameijoas a bulhão pato" for that), it has lots of good tapas, all really tasty. We were only a bit disappointed with the cheese plate portions, it was too little to share! Dessert was delicious (the plaline) and the wine... Oh, the Tinto was just superb. The decor is very kitsch and appealing and the staff is very kind and helpful. Please visit :)
Jul 14, 2017
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CSP24
+5
Great service! We were accommodated a table on a busy Friday night. Food looked amazing and the drinks menu was very good, can't wait to come back.
Jul 08, 2017
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A Chronicle Of Gastronomy
+3.5
Bar Lourinha represents one of the few places where we can get a taste of Portugal right here in Melbourne. The venue is small, and space is tight. Sitting nearly elbow-to-elbow with fellow diners at the bar really enhances the warm and genial vibe. The menu is based around small dishes, with a range of tapas and raciones to choose from to make up the meal. Their famous Yellowtail kingfish ‘pancetta’ and lemon oil is a refreshing first course. The fish is salted, spiced and left to cure before being doused in lemon oil.
Jul 05, 2017
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Edward Sanson
+4
Great place to hang out any night of the week, get a seat at the bar and indulge yourself in a great selection of food and booze, the wine list is pretty sharp and the specials each day are always worth trying. I must say that the new fit out is a bit to sharp, i liked the old bar but it will not deter me from returning time and time again.
Jun 22, 2017
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Love At First Bite
+4
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I came here with some friends for an afterwork dinner. The food was top notch. Particularly delicious was the ox tounge which was so so juicy! The scallop was also a great way to start the meal! Keen to come back as the menu changes frequently!
Jun 20, 2017
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Tim Heng
+4
A bunch of us descended for lunch after a jaunt at the NGV. Heard about this place and keen to see how it compared to Movido. We had the cauliflower with pickled green tomatoes, the croquettes, kingfish, pork cheek & squid ink, stretched curd with heirloom carrots, mushrooms. They were generous with bread. Food was fresh, innovative and yummy. Pickled tomatoes were a bit tart but it just makes you hungry which is not a bad thing. Oh yeah, the vino was pretty good too. Will be back.
Jun 10, 2017
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Ben Lee Kong
+4
Great places do not get old. They have a personality. Like people, some personalities wear thin after many years, and some become old friends.

While I’ve been many times, it wouldn’t add up to once a year since opening. I’m pretty sure the staff have turned-over in their entirety several times. Yet, there is something about this simply furnished restaurant with a dominant bar, that stays fresh.

At the time Bar Lourinha opened, it was a trend setter. Spanish tapas was not new, but it was waiting for a further push. Add to this novel concepts of the time like “no bookings”, the unusual location on Little Collins Street, and that added ingredient of intrigue, and you have a recipe for a hot restaurant.
Jun 05, 2017
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Lily
+5
I know I've said movida is my favourite Spanish restaurant but Lourinha is up there with ur! I would say bar lourinha is more meat based, with a lot more focus on stews and deeper flavours! Can't fault this little gem, besides it is way too small and I hate waiting for a table. But it is definitely worth the wait!
Apr 02, 2017
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Tina Tran
+4
Returned for another enjoyable dinner here last night. We were seated upstairs which is not as intimate as the downstairs area but on the upside, it was also less noisy. 
Loved the flank steak, it was delicious! Kingfish and mussles were also good. I found the fig salad a bit bland though, probably needed some kind of dressing or at least some seasoning.
Apr 01, 2017
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Two Sheds
+4.5
Very nice indeed. Lovely inviting space. Atmosphere always very welcoming here. Stopped off for a last drink with colleagues. A rose which was very fetching. Service was warm and friendly. Wandered off into the night comforted and satisfied.
Mar 31, 2017
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Ivy Yu Ti
+4
聽說平時都要排隊等位子 因為店內的位置很有限所以建議早一點到
餐點選項不多 都是Tapas類型的
依照服務生的推薦點了他們三個招牌
Yellowtail kingfish w lemon oil : 很清爽, 檸檬油讓魚更有絲滑的口感
Roasted mushroom w garlic cream : 看似簡單但是療癒系的一道菜 (笑)
Lamb neck, green wheat & aleppeo pepper : 三道中比較普通的, 很嫩但是可惜就是羊騷味有點重
如果想和姐妹們小酌聊天 或者約會時想帶心儀對象去一個氣氛比較不一樣地方的話這裡很適合

I love the interior and the vibe of Bar Lourinha. We ordered three of the signature dishes that the waiter recommended. The refreshing lemon oil added that silky smooth texture to the kingfish which was delightful, the roasted mushrooms with garlic cream may look simple but it was hearty and it totally is my kind of comfort food. The lamb neck was tender however that distinctive smell and taste of the meat was quite strong.

All the food are tapas style so expect small portions, overall an enjoyable evening. It's a great place to come with friends to just chat, snack and sip on cocktails.
Feb 15, 2017
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Ben Henzell
+4
Amazing food, great mix of tapas, proper food n wine lovers working there as well. The kingfish is a signature dish I could have every time.
Jan 01, 2017
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TammyAka
+5
From cocktails to food to service it was perfect. We ordered 6 courses to share between the four of us and every course was delicious, we even went for seconds on some of them. The staff are friendly and very helpful and the place is very cozy. I'll definitely be back again.
Dec 31, 2016
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Steve Levon
+5
So I don't normally give places a five other than my favorite restaurant but this place needs to be advertised! From the mushrooms, to the croquettes and the beef brisket I can't recommend this place enough. The service and recommendations were on point and I'll definitely be back. Unfortunately I have no photos of the food because we snorted that shit!
Dec 17, 2016
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Fussy Eater
+3.5
This bar is lovely and cosy with friendly staff. They have a great drinks list and a range of food - meals and snacks.
The food isn't vegan friendly (really, what part of Spain is?) but they might be able to modify things. The portions are tiny but my friend assures me very tasty.
A great after works drinks venue, not budget friendly.
Nov 30, 2016
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E Rock
+4.5
This is number 1 for a date night let the wine flow and gorge youself on some tasty treats, unless you have the face of a smashed yabby this place should wow the date long enough for a sloppy pash at least!! if you fail dont blame the bar blame yoself ;(
Sep 08, 2016
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Dot The Commer
+3.5
Met a few friends for drinks and dinner here on a Friday night. We waited about an hour for a seat at the bar, which is understandable since it was a busy Friday and we just walked in at around 8pm.
Drinks: Our drink orders were taken quite quickly while we waited for a seat. Drinks were fine, nothing amazing. My friend ordered a $9 beer which ended up being from a can? It wasn't a super special craft beer or anything like that so we were surprised with the price after the beer can arrived.
Food: we ordered the salt baked cauliflower ($17) and the sticky pig's foot rice ($24). Although both dishes were delicious, I have to say that the portions were MINISCULE. Ridiculously and surprisingly tiny portions. For each dish, shared between 3 people, we had no more than one or two bites each.
Some positive points: the sourdough bread provided was great, food came quickly and the service was friendly enough.
BUT I'm sorry...for that price and categorization as a 'main' dish, I can't really justify it at all.
I would come back for drinks as this bar has a nice ambience, but most likely not for the food!
Aug 23, 2016
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Scout
+4
Plenty of vegetarian options which was great for sharing- not just one token plate. Small portions but everything was delicious. Clearly this place is well admired- after 2hrs we were moved to another table for the next round of diners. Wish our waitress had taken note of who's drinks glasses were whose when she moved us...
Probably wouldn't come here again. Very cosy, loud and the service was a bit variable.
Aug 13, 2016
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David Food Leasing
+4.5
DO: The croquettes, scallops, and lamb ribs for entree. Do the kingfish, pigs foot rice and veal tongue for mains (all the others are good too but these were exemplary). For dessert, I didn't mind the lemon sandwich.

DON'T: Come late otherwise you'll be in for one heck of a wait. The place is tiny and gets packed so quickly. However, this and Anada are my two fav Spanish restaurants in Melb.

TIP: Try and sit at the bar, it's so much more enjoyable where you can chat with fellow diners and bar staff.
Aug 06, 2016
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Melbourne Foodie
+4
Have dined here few times now and love that the menu constantly changes meaning each time we go there is something new to try. It's a great way to dine picking your way through the tapas section then onto more substantial dishes that are great for sharing. Always some extra specials on offer top. Wine list is really interesting and staff are great with recommendations.
Aug 02, 2016
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Kate
+3.5
We had Friday night drinks/dinner at Bar Lourinha. The place was really busy, however we were seated at the bar straight away. The service was a real highlight, really helpful and attentive. Food was reasonable, highlights were the goat and the kingfish. Wine list was interesting and had plenty of options. Overall a pretty good experience.
Jul 10, 2016
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Francesca
+4
Been here 3 times now and i just love the atmosphere and the food is so tasty. Perfect place to go with a few friends and share plates. Its loud and busy... so don't go there if you want a quiet place! 😊
Jul 03, 2016
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J88
+4.5
Award winning and highly rated in Zomato and TripAdvisor. Hidden gem and a cozy bar specialised in tapas situated next to Sheraton hotel at little Collins street. Excellent friendly service w extensive drink menu to choose from. I love how they allow us to half the portion for their main dishes so we get to try more.. Value for money and big thumbs up.
May 20, 2016
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Fleur
+4.5
Excellent venue, always charming staff and delicious share food. The house wines never disappoint. Great for a 'date night', you'll have to snuggle up to be heard!
May 09, 2016
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Shaniqua Brown
+4.5
We came here spontaneously while in the city and thoroughly loved the food that we had! Although only a few tapas for a snack but all three were stunning. My favourite was the wagyu tartare, beautifully seasoned with a great kick of mustard and lots of capers, pickles and olives. Yum! Also had the heirloom carrots and kingfish which were awesome too! Friendly and attentive guy behind the bar made it a great little pit stop.
May 03, 2016
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Beachie111
+5
I was taken here with a work colleague who is a regular
All i can say is O M G
The tapas and wine list ....i will be back..
Simply astounding. ..

Thanks loved it
Mar 23, 2016
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Vicki Guo
+4.5
Loves there cocktails and must try its tapas! The chickpea is a MUST order dish!!!!
This place gets gets all filled at 5pm on Friday, so try to go early. Always sharing table with others, unless sitting at the bar.
Feb 10, 2016
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Ieatalot
+5
I love everything about this place. Cannot fault it! The Staff are super friendly and attentive and the food is fantastic!
I even try things I usually don't eat (mainly meat based dishes) when dining here as some sort of magic goes on in the kitchen where they make meat actually taste good! I have been here many times and I also ensure I recommend it to anyone that will listen.
Jan 26, 2016
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Sheryl Uy-Bangalan
+3.5
Craving for paella and luckily we heard of this resto serving Spanish cuisine just around the corner of the hotel where we are staying. Intrigued by the pretty name, we didn't have a hard time finding it. The resto live up to its name, sophisticated and classy. The place is a quite small though, making it appear intimate and private. Good thing it wasn't full when we arrived. 
We ordered paella of course, seafood. It cost $25, hmm...it's pricey. We asked the guy from the bar if it good enough for two, and he agreed. Ah that explains the price. We asked for a recommendation and lardo soldier was advised. 
We excitedly waited for the food to be served, we are starving! Lardo soldier was good! Something new to the palette. But when the paella came, to our dismay! It came in this cute little pan that I think even for one will not be enough (or am I just a glutton?). Anyhow, we refused to ruin our lunch and just go with it. Had we know we could order more from the menu. It's yummy anyway so I guess they're acquitted.
Jan 18, 2016
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Deborah Pacheco
+4
So trendy & friendly. Excellent service. There is a good reason for the long wait to get in. Excellent meals & a perfect wine list to match.
Dec 06, 2015
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Es Bee
+4.5
Used to be a fav for a long time and then I found that they had slid down hill for a while (I think it was a victim of it's own success) Visited again recently because I was hankering for some morsels of goodness and the flow has returned. Good work team: back to great efficient service and delicious food.
Oct 13, 2015
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Simrata Anand
+4
Tapas and Wine is just how classy people get wasted.. Keeping that in mind another Friday after work I walked into this Bar which reminded me of my recent holiday to Spain. The Greens on the entry and the walls filled with collections of bottle openers and Wall clocks made me feel at ease instantly. Was served with a perfect wine to be paired with my plate of Tapas and my evening went from great to being awesome. bien hecho guys..
Oct 06, 2015
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C
+4.5
Wonderful restaurant that has really maintained its standards over many years. While it has bar seating, it is primarily a restaurant. Great choice of dishes, including a reasonable number of vegetarian dishes. Very good selection of wines; it has won the Good Food Guide short wine list in the past. Can still get very busy at peak times, but if that is an issue there are plenty of other decent alternatives nearby.
Oct 05, 2015
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TheBearReview
+4
This place has been around for a long time and I have been one of the many beneficiaries of that fact. This is not Spanish food at its very best, but it is very good. You can't go wrong and occasionally you will be wowed. The selection is a good selection of well prepared standard tapas, ranciones etc. Earlier on in the week especially it is an absolute gem, it is open, easy parking, good food, good drop. Everything to love. The service is friendly, ambience is great without the hype. Check it out.
Sep 28, 2015
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Jesskaar
+4
Bar Lourinha is nice. I think I like Spanish food cause they put a lot of cheese in everything, and if not cheese, cream. Or both. So we ordered the famous garlic mushrooms, which were heavenly, the paella (which was generously studded with chicken and seafood and some of that crusty socarrat) and croquettes. Everything was super delicious. Unfortunately we made the mistake of ordering dessert which just wasn't good...it was so painful I blocked what it was called from my memory.
Sep 26, 2015
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Generous Serve
+5
We chose two dishes and had the waitress choose another couple for us and we were not sure what to choose. Everything was delicious!! Goat meat and beef were very succulent and tender. The Mushrooms teamed with creamy garlic, was a great combo. The beetroot salad to start with was bursting with flavours and not too crunchy. Lastly the bread was warm and fresh. Perfect accompaniment to mop up the leftover sauces and definitely great comfort food to eat on a chilly night in the cbd
Sep 25, 2015
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Tims2929
+4
Always good! Food is always consistent and solid! Crowd favourites on the menu such sautéed mushrooms, kingfish are always tasty. Service was attentive without coming past too much. Only downside was I would have had dessert if it was offered.
Sep 16, 2015
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One Piece Left
+4.5
Bar Lourinha is an excellent place to go for some late night tapas and drinks. The atmosphere can be described as a bit funky/quirky and I love it! The staff are highly enthusiastic and energetic, especially the bartenders. They love to have a chat and aren't afraid to offer you some of their drink recommendations.

They have a good range of cocktails and wines to enjoy with your food. Speaking of the food, tasty and well prepared. Some restaurants have a set theme with their foods, Bar Lourinha seems to be quite diverse with their cooking. They can change it up from a cured fish, to creamy mushrooms. Or a pan fried dish to a slow cooked pork. You'll always be surprised with something different. Great cooking techniques, they really know how to bring out the flavours of the ingredients.

The prices are quite reasonable too which is a huge bonus. The portions are decent sized and great for sharing too. I just love enjoying a glass of Spanish Red with my food here. One thing I will mention is that free parking can be quite hard to find (but same goes for a lot of places in the CBD). The good thing is there's a paid parking right across from the restaurant. I personally just pay the $10 or so, hop across the road and eat/drink to my heart's content!
Sep 08, 2015
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Jacqui's Food Fetish
+4
I’d been meaning to go to this place for a long time now – it’s been on the Top 100 list for some years, so I was glad to finally get there.  It was a bit of a special occasion as it also marked the final Top 100 restaurant in Victoria that I had to do from the current list. Matt McConnell’s Bar Lourinha is a narrow tapas bar in Little Collins Street, and it’s a great place to enjoy a casual Iberian eating and drinking experience.  It was Monday lunchtime and I was a little surprised that it wasn’t more busy.  There were three of us and only one other table of two, and a couple of people having a meeting on the couches.
Aug 21, 2015
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Sinfulorganiccook
+3.5
What a delicious Friday lunch at Bar Lourinha today. I'm so happy we came. The place indeed is small and a bit cramped but there's always room for one more person. We had the $30 lunch with an extra $5 for an alcoholic drink (a manzanilla or a beer). Note - I really liked the way the bartender engaged us in short chats around food without being overly intrusive. Funny how much he overheard - goes to show even walls have ears!
Aug 01, 2015
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Ramen Girl
+4
A favorite place to visit for Spanish tapas in Melbourne. I like sitting at the bar with a nice glass of Rioja ordering tapas off the menu and trying the specials of the day. Great vibe, casual and intimate. Bar Lourinha always brings back memories of time spent in Spain.
Jul 12, 2015
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Stephen Raphael
+4.5
Can't really go passed this place for its vibe, drinks list, location and it's tapas. A favourite haunt of mine for a pre dinner drink and nibble, before heading out for mains somewhere else. Squish up, order up and smile away, this place is always on the money and never disappoints.
Jun 25, 2015
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Hungrycookie
+4.5
A cosy little tapas bar tucked behind Collins St, Bar Lourinha is the perfect destination for intimate dining and complex cocktails. The menu is constantly changing with a multitude of European influences. Great place for a date ; )
Jan 08, 2014
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The Portly Pumpkim
+4
The atmosphere and decor were lovely; the whole night my eyes were scouring the walls, which had been intricately filled with old plates, clocks, art and all sorts of trinkets. The music was perfect for the setting, and not too loud or overbearing.
Jan 21, 2014
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The 3000 Chapter
+4.5
If you’re looking for a place to eat this weekend – I highly recommend you skip the usual spots and head to Bar Lourinha! Amazing food, great atmosphere and the best staff! Bar Lourinhã is also listed in Where Chef’s Eat as a recommendation by Dan Hunter!
Jul 17, 2013
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Jeremy Cox
+5
Exceptional service, outstanding food, wonderful atmosphere. Our long awaited visit to Bar Lourinhã exceeded our expectations, and a lot of that was down to how well we were looked after by the lovely and knowledgeable Janey. Her recommendations were all top notch, especially the sherry finale, her delivery of bread slices to soak up the oils and sauces were impeccably timed, and her conversation between courses was warm and enjoyable. The flavours of all our dishes were amazing and the whole place hust oozes a timeless charm. We'll be back very soon, and highly recommend BL to others who haven't yet been.
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Ben Maudlin
+4
Don’t often eat Spainish food. It was a nice experience and was very tasty. Good wine list, friendly staff and lovely flavour combinations. Perfect spot on a warm summers evening.
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Hello. imnikki
+5
A moody and cosy spot for Spanish tapas and a fun night. Corn + smoked chilli croqueta, and morcilla + house lardo montadito made for a delicious start to the meal, and the roasted mushrooms + garlic cream absolutely blew us away with its richness and piquant flavours. Pro tip - ask for bread to soak up all the creamy goodness. Portuguese rabbit rice was just as heavenly too. End your meal on a sweet note with the pomegranate crema + pistachio + olive oil, and chocolate bunuelos + dulce de leche.
5
Ivan Lee
+5
First time here. The restaurant has left the best impressions! Hospitable hosts, delicious steak😘, beautiful presentation 👍🏼
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Eliza Beth
+5
Love the vibe , cozy and relaxing great place for drink or dinner date . Gets popular in the evening and weekends. FYI They do have daily fresh item menu on the side . Outdoor tables available too .
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Lisa Yuan
+5
Great selection of dishes, cosy seating with lovely ambience. Started with some tapas and pintxos (not pictured but the liver skewer was my fave). Then shared a few mains: rabbit rice, dory fish, wagyu skirt. The panna cotta style dessert was great too! Super friendly food service by the guy :)
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