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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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"Very good"
5/6
Clarence B.7 years ago · 1 review

Good food and atmosphere. However, it was noisy which makes talking and listening a big challenge. The waiters/waitresss were friendly and helpful in giving recommendation.

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

We were group of 8 celebrating bacs night . We selected set many and food was very good, we couldn’t finish all. Atmosphere was very pleasant with lovely Latin band playing Spanish music. Sangria was our drink through the night.

"Excellent"
6/6
Jo T.7 years ago · 2 reviews

Great as usual. Too much food ordered but was happy to have it the next day...probably tasted better. The staff were ultra helpful and made my friend's birthday a real treat. Thanks

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

It's amazing experience!! Good music in direct,all stuff so friendly and so patient good food and very good atmosphere. Come back again as soon,really sure!

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

My fav tapas in sydney never disappoints the croquettes are to die for and the spicy meatballs are heaven and cocktails are awesome. Live music is good too.

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

Fantastic food & service. Very fast, great atmosphere. Sangria was amazing. Every dish was perfect. Thank you so much for a fantastic night . .

"Very good"
5/6
Asuman Y.7 years ago · 1 review

We were celebrating a birthday. The birthday girl felt very special when she surprised with the cake and band singing her happy birthday. We really enjoyed our time with group of friends. Very prompt service and nice food

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

Great dishes, delivered quickly, good live music (just a bit loud for dinner conversations), friendly and helpful staff. Fitted the bill perfectly for a pre-theatre dinner. Recommend!

"Excellent"
6/6
Ella S.7 years ago · 1 review

The food was lovely. Everything that came out was fresh. The atmosphere was great with the live music and people up dancing. Left with a smile and a very full belly.

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

Fantastic food, really felt like we were sitting in a restaurant in Spain! Very generous portions and the service was brilliant! Will definitely be going back!!

"Very good"
5/6
Ricky M.7 years ago · 1 review

Good restaurant - nice food - a little pricey for way it is but the location is really nice and central and the place is clean

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

My friends and I decided to try El Bulli as we'd heard great things- we were not disappointed! The service was great and the food, delicious. Great to hear and see a live music act being employed to entertain us as we ate- definitely helped build the atmosphere! Would definitely go back!

"Excellent"
6/6
Deane H.7 years ago · 1 review

Great food; fabulous people, excellent service. We are definitely going back for a taste of real Spain. Thank you staff at EB for making our Ibiza reunion fun

"Average"
3/6
Mark S.7 years ago · 1 review

Disappointed that we had to order off the group menu, but understandable (there were 16 of us). Food was decent and plentiful. Slight issue with service - one of our group ordered an extra tapas dish that was not on the set menu. It was given to the wrong people who tucked in assuming it included in the set menu. After realising her mistake, the waitress rudely took the dish from those who started it and plonked a half eaten dish in front of the guest who ordered it. We asked for a fresh dish to be provided which never arrived.

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

vibrant busy with loads of atmosphere. great food delivered with attentive service

"Very good"
5/6
Rene L.7 years ago · 1 review

The food was pretty good, I like the jamon croquetas. Good service . The sangria is not very strong, but that's ok. The Barrafina one is the best. And the music was very calm, just a guy playing guitar and singing. I don't know if that's usual for Friday night

"Excellent"
6/6
Melissa H.7 years ago · 1 review

Great food and fun atmosphere. Lovely decorated. Reasonably priced food and drinks. Staff very attentive. Parking is available around the streets and at no cost.

"Not good "
2/6
Owen D.7 years ago · 1 review

Bad attitude from the manager whilst trying to pay a $1100 check. Why when everything else was ok would you leave a final, negative impression.

"Very good"
5/6
Grace I.7 years ago · 1 review

I have not been to El Bulli in a while, but our latest experience did not disappoint - Delicious food! Helpful and friendly services. Great atmosphere with live music.

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

Great time, great food, great service. We ordered too much but we're able to take the leftovers home. Really attentive and prompt service, will go again.

"Average"
3/6
Eva B.7 years ago · 1 review

I was not happy that they made a fuss when I phoned them at 1pm for a 8pm reservation to inform them that our party had dropped from 15 to 12. 7 hours notice is perfectly reasonable, when we arrived they commented on it yet again so it made our group feel unwelcome for no good reason. Organising groups is difficult, deal with it.

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

It was a really enjoyable experience. The service was great - always pleasant and quick, the food was really tasty and a big YUM to the cocktails. We will be back :)

"Excellent"
6/6
loretta l.7 years ago · 1 review

Great food and excellent service from the staff and so much fun. They made my birthday special. we will be back again for sure. Thank you

"Excellent"
6/6
Lisa H.7 years ago · 1 review

Amazing! Best tapas in Sydney - nothing else compares. The meatballs and the chorizo is the best! The live band is awesome as well. It's a good place to go as part of a big group.

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

Thank you! The food was good and service was very friendly. Music was a bit on the loud side and found it a bit hard to have conversation.

"Good"
4/6
Louisa G.7 years ago · 2 reviews

Food was great and good price (about $20 each). The service was decent. There was dancing and live music on Friday nights which was great.

"Excellent"
6/6
Sally E.7 years ago · 1 review

Food, service and overall atmosphere is always amazing :) The quality and flavours of the food at El Bulli is to die for. Don't even think twice about booking.

"Good"
4/6
Ally M.7 years ago · 1 review

Good food, felt very rushed though. Would have liked to be able to sit and enjoy our (tasty) meal slowly without being asked if we were done every 5 minutes

"Average"
3/6
Xiao L.7 years ago · 1 review

GOOD FOOD. HOWEVER THE RICE WAS OVERCOOKED. I TALKED TO THE MANAGER AND THEY FREE THE DISH FOR US. BUT THE TAPAS WERE QUITE GOOD, BUT A LITTLE SALTY

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

Great service and very friendly staff!! When we asked the waitress how the gnocchi were cooked she was able to tell us exactly how and what was in it, something you don't see often in restaurants anymore.Food was great too!

"Good"
4/6
Rebecca J.7 years ago · 1 review

Overall it was a nice experience but... We had to wait 30 minutes for our table, at your bar, which was way too crowded. When we got seated, we ordered way too much food and within 10 minutes we asked if we could cancel some thay hadn't started cooking and she said no because they had started everything and we knew most definitely that it hadn't all, considering we didn't recieve some diches like prawns and mussels until min 21 hour in to the dinner. I didn't appreciate that but still enjoyed the night.

"Excellent"
6/6
Mathew T.7 years ago · 2 reviews

Very good and happy environment, happy staff and with a very nice manner! Food come on a very slow pace, although there are food that's too salty, still are very good reaturant!

"Excellent"
6/6
Kirsten G.7 years ago · 1 review

We had a fantastic night at el Bulli for dinner. The service was great, the food was delicious, the atmosphere was awesome. Would recommend to friends!

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

Amazing :) Very good service and food. Like this place so much. Real red sangria. Want to come again and again. Will tell about this place to all my friends.

"Excellent"
6/6
Chloe T.7 years ago · 1 review

Amazing place. Always my favourite to goto with my partner. Zarzuela is smashing ! And their white sangria with lychee was on point ! Great place !

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

Love the atmosphere & ambience. Staff & service is always great on top of fanatic food. We always sit at the bar so we can chat with George the bar tender.

"Excellent"
6/6
daisy g.7 years ago · 1 review

nice place, with great bands !!! ans spanish environment .... main dishes are not really delicious but skewers are amazing ... staff very friendly ....

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

Good food and good service. Not too much but enough. Staff is very friendly and make you feel welcome. Portion of Gazpacho, sardines and olives should be per person not per couple.

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

The food was good plenty to eat service was quick the music was a bit loud couldn't have much of a chat staff were friendly

"Good"
4/6
Cassie B.7 years ago · 1 review

Great atmosphere, however the dishes were brought way to quickly (normally I wouldn't complain) but before we even finished our second dish all the other dishes were out on the table going cold. The food is great though!