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Sydney
Surry Hills
El Bulli
El Bulli Reviews

El Bulli

Spanish

Dishes priced aroundA$26

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Reviews of El Bulli (201)

Read what people think about El Bulli. All restaurant reviews are written by verified Quandoo diners. Learn more about El Bulli before you go by getting tips and ratings from other restaurant-goers. With real-life reviews, you can see what other diners loved about El Bulli and book a table with confidence!

4.9/6

201 reviews

4.9/6

201 reviews

Food:Great
Atmosphere:Pleasant
Service:Great
Value for money:Good value
Waiting time:Exceptionally Good
Noise levels:Pleasant
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"Excellent"
6/6
Vanessa B.7 years ago · 1 review

Lovely tapas and atmosphere. 2 piece Latino band that were great. After our meal we got up and danced. We shared 5 tapas between 4 people which was plenty. Very generous tapa servings. The lamb and mushrooms were my favourite. Churros to share for desert yummy

"Excellent"
6/6
Martin L.7 years ago · 1 review

Great service, great food, great drinks, great atmosphere oh and also was a great live band. Overall was an awesome experience :) definitely will go there again and again.

"Excellent"
6/6
Lily N.7 years ago · 3 reviews

I've been to El Bulli multiple times, including my birthday and am never disappointed. Definitely the best Spanish food in Sydney and the nicest waitresses. Food comes out almost immediately. If you are ordering the paella, they say the waiting time is about 45 minutes, but it usually comes within the half hour. I would order this first thing if you are planning on the paella, even before deciding on the rest of the your meals.

"Excellent"
6/6
Gerdie L.7 years ago · 5 reviews

Awesome service. Nice ambiance. Relaxing and fun music. Food is wonderful. Third time coming in this place and still nice. Reasonable price on food. Clean place.

"Excellent"
6/6
Spiroula P.7 years ago · 1 review

Great place, great food, great service. Great selection of tapas to choose from and sangria and a nice traditional vibe with live music on some nights.

"Excellent"
6/6
Elisangela B.7 years ago · 1 review

Friendly environment to enjoy with friends. Great food in a rich taste from Spain. I have spent my Birthday here and it was worth. Thank you El Bulli

"Excellent"
6/6
Sara B.7 years ago · 1 review

Great food, staff were very attentive, helpful and friendly and experience was fantastic. The band was an added bonus and created a fun atmosphere. Will definitely go back

"Excellent"
6/6
James C.7 years ago · 1 review

Food was amazing and staff were incredible. Setting was nice. Love was not too loud. The 6 of us had a great night. Will definitely go again.

"Excellent"
6/6
Josh K.7 years ago · 1 review

I always enjoy El Bulli. The service is good, the good is delicious and the ambience is awesome. I don't come here often but when I do I always have a great time and a lovely meal.

"Excellent"
6/6
Kerri C.7 years ago · 1 review

A favourite restaurant of our family. Friendly service, a great range of tasty tapas and a good atmosphere too. We always enjoy the sangria too. We love going to El Bulli!!

"Excellent"
6/6
Ruby B.7 years ago · 1 review

Food and service were amazing - we had a party of ten and were looking after so well. We all left feeling full and festive!

"Excellent"
6/6
Vivian M.7 years ago · 1 review

Highly recommend for an unforgettable girls night out! Fabulous food ($64 banquet was just perfect), awesome staff and brilliant music to dance the night away! Can't wait to go back!

"Excellent"
6/6
anastasia g.7 years ago · 2 reviews

Food was great especially the paella balls and ham croquettes and the garlic prawns, yum! We went on a Sunday for dinner and the service was good and fairly quick.

"Excellent"
6/6
Taryna W.7 years ago · 1 review

Potatoes el Bulli are to die for. The spicy lamb pieces, the potato croquettes and the gnocchi - OMG!!! If you've never been to El Bulli - it's a must! My husband loved the sangria too

"Excellent"
6/6
James W.7 years ago · 1 review

Amazing food, atmosphere and very friendly staff. We went for a friends birthday and the live band sang happy birthday as they brought the cake out.

"Good"
4/6
Aneta N.7 years ago · 1 review

They didn't tell me upfront we had to vacate the table at 8.30, so that was a bit unfortunate. Had to relocate my guests at short notice Everything else was great. Great night

"Very good"
5/6
Corinne L.7 years ago · 2 reviews

Loved the food at El Bulli ! It was a Sunday night so it wasn't too busy but with just the right amount of people. It was also paella night which was also great. And yay for Sangrias ! The staff were also really helpful with letting us know how big portions were and their recommendations.

"Very good"
5/6
Poli T.7 years ago · 1 review

Great job to the team at el Bulli and great atmosphere. Friendly staff and keep up the great job. Wonderful night with friends. Smile :)

"Good"
4/6
Jay A.7 years ago · 1 review

lots of meat but there are a few vegetarian choices, but they are in the minority, good service and live entertainment, which can be a bit overwhelming at times. Good drink service

"Very good"
5/6
Alison T.7 years ago · 5 reviews

Food and service was excellent. Staff were friendly. Loved the stuffed mushrooms and fried gnocchi. Definitely come back again. Great choice to come here with a group of friends.

"Average"
3/6
Lisa R.7 years ago · 1 review

Great food but disappointing service. Despite calling twice I wasn't told they didn't have high chairs. We were told at the last minute someone else needed the table in 5 mins. Not the friendliest of staff. Very loud and we were nowhere near the band.

"Excellent"
6/6
Jessykah F.7 years ago · 1 review

The ambiance and atmosphere was lively for a Saturday night and even though we had a reservation for 8.15pm, our table was ready early. Our waiter was great! Our food arrived quickly and she attended to all our needs and helped us organise birthday churros with a candle. Great place to eat!

"Very good"
5/6
Patrick K.7 years ago · 1 review

Great Food, great service, friendly staff who are extremely helpful and welcoming. Nothing was a problem, they accommodated a late starter in our group with ease. Thanks guys, we will definitely be back!

"Very good"
5/6
Coty C.7 years ago · 1 review

Staff are friendly and most speak Spanish, food is always great... atmosphere and music is awesome but just wish the band could play till midnight

"Good"
4/6
Robert F.7 years ago · 1 review

Food and beverage beautiful, service great, Waiters very friendly and informative. If there was a negative it would be that the tables are very close together, tight to move around.

"Very good"
5/6
Andrew P.7 years ago · 1 review

Great food and atmosphere. Felt a little rushed, having a large table (6). Service is fast and friendly. Easy to book. Parking is the only downside.

"Excellent"
6/6
Luiz A.7 years ago · 1 review

Everything was just amazing. The food, the service, the music. For now on I'm recommending the restaurant in groups on Facebook and to my friends. We'll definitely come back.

"Excellent"
6/6
Ali Eren D.7 years ago · 1 review

Just one word. It was stunning. My guests liked atmosphere, all foods and ambiance. We loved fascinating Spanish music as well. I hope next time I will be there with my friends.

"Very good"
5/6
Andrew S.7 years ago · 1 review

having not been to El Bulli for some time our return visit was enjoyable, the tapas and paella were fantastic, the atmosphere great and the service was just the right level of attentiveness. Even better that we went on paella night (sunday).

"Excellent"
6/6
Steve M.7 years ago · 1 review

Excellent service by all the staff who and very good variety of foods and tastes. Quantities of food were well proportioned and went down well with the sangria. A very satisfying Monday night for all six of us.

"Excellent"
6/6
Sarah Y.7 years ago · 1 review

excellent service, excellent food, gotta get the paella! Attentive waiters with drinks at the ready. We had a vegan guest who was satisfied. Totally happy with El Bulli.

"Very good"
5/6
Yana G.7 years ago · 1 review

El Bulli was a great night out with friends. Music finished a little early would have liked to dance a bit more. Food was good!

"Very good"
5/6
Amelia C.7 years ago · 1 review

Delicious food and great music, enjoyed the atmosphere and friendly staff serving our table... always a joy to come to this place and will always come back.

"Excellent"
6/6
Mark A.7 years ago · 1 review

Great food and service, could have a better selection of beers but all considered a great place to eat and great atmosphere, will be back

"Very good"
5/6
Selina N.7 years ago · 1 review

Really nice dining experience, the restaurant was fully booked and quite noisy..but overall, the food was nice, the music was great and service was professional! Definitely recommend!

"Excellent"
6/6
Gerdie L.7 years ago · 5 reviews

Awesome food and staff. We will definitely come back here and bring more frineds and family. Very good place to spend dinner. Awesome service. Good job.

"Very good"
5/6
Karli H.7 years ago · 1 review

Very friendly service, great food and a convenient location. Thanks!

"Very good"
5/6
Vivienne H.7 years ago · 1 review

El Bulli has a wonderful atmosphere Good tasty food and Sangria Great to have a dance with excellent band Staff went very friendly and helpful

"Awful"
1/6
Melissa B.7 years ago · 1 review

After being seated on a table directly in front the band we were told to move whilst half way through our diner to make room for people who would like to dance / there was plenty of room for the handful of people that wanted to dance on the night. I found it extremely disrespectful that that the staff and manager told us to move when we had not finished our dinner. Once we moved there was not one person on the dance floor. Was it necessary to have us moved!? I love the food at El Bulli and have been many times. I booked the night for my mum and sisters birthday. The manager was non compassionate when we went to pay for our food that we did not finish. She said it was "unfortunate" that people had stopped dancing when they moved us mid way through dinner. I suggest informing your guests prior that they could be moved if people want to dance, if being seated infront of the band.

"Very good"
5/6
Charmaine R.7 years ago · 1 review

mum tried the mango coconut drink that i ordered & liked it so she ordered too but wen her drnk came out it tasted diff