AMONA Pintxos & Tapas Bar Restaurant image

AMONA Pintxos & Tapas Bar Restaurant

Restaurant β€’ Bar β€’ Tapas bar β€’ Tapas restaurant

πŸ‘ A small intimate dining experience. Beautiful Tapas, all good cooked on premises. When you walk in you are made to feel at home. People often mention service, Spanish, great, amazing, staff, Great, atmosphere, delicious, night, authentic,


Address

Shop 2/166 Keira St, Wollongong NSW 2500, Australia

Website

amona.com.au

Contact

+61 2 4244 2742

Rating on Google Maps

4.80 (172 reviews)

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Frequently mentioned in reviews: service (25) Spanish (17) great (15) amazing (14) staff (14) Great (13) atmosphere (12) delicious (11) night (9) authentic (9)
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  • 5/5 Monte F. 6 years ago on Google
    A great Restaurant with tasty Tapas food and a live Spanish Guitarist playing in the background making it a romantic Friday night. Thank you.
    5 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 4/5 Sue-ann C. 5 years ago on Google
    A small intimate dining experience. Beautiful Tapas, all good cooked on premises. When you walk in you are made to feel at home.
    5 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Rosemary S. 6 years ago on Google
    Authentic Spanish restaurant and bar. An amazing find 90 minutes south of Sydney centre, and with the trip for their paella. If you're lucky you'll have a Spanish guitarist and maybe a touch of flamenco if someone is moved to get up and dance. I'll be back.
    5 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Claire R. 6 years ago on Google
    Great service and food lovely atmosphere and volume of the music good.
    4 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Eva L. 5 years ago on Google
    Great food. Friendly service. Real relaxing atmosphere.
    4 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Ron B. 5 years ago on Google
    Excellent Tapas great choices and very nice ambience
    4 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Camila M. 6 years ago on Google
    Awesome! Excelent food, service and place! The food very Quickly and very tasty! Everybody very kind! Lo sΓΊper recomiendo!
    4 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Manuel R. 6 years ago on Google
    Great food and great service will be back again for sure.
    4 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 George L. 6 years ago on Google
    Breath of fresh air! Staff that take pride in their service. Nice authentic flavours. Great ambience. Looked after the kids most importantly. Get out of the chain restaurants and support these guys ?
    4 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Cecilia L. 6 years ago on Google
    Awsome food. Great atmosphere. Service is quick. Clean premises.
    4 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Hetty I. 6 years ago on Google
    Great atmosphere and amazing food! My new favourite :)
    4 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Paul K. 6 years ago on Google
    Wonderful staff. Great menu and atmosphere.
    3 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 MotherGoosePermaculture A. 6 years ago on Google
    Yum
    3 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 4/5 Franco B. 6 years ago on Google
    First time.impressed by quality of food and service.
    3 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Renee S. 6 years ago on Google
    Such a great dining experience!
    3 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Jess S. 5 years ago on Google
    Went there for dinner last night and received great service, delicious food and sangria. Especially loved the chorizo and garlic prawns dish
    3 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 4/5 Andrew P. 5 years ago on Google
    Great food
    3 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Aitor G. 3 years ago on Google
    Hands down the best Spanish restaurant in NSW. The amount of attention to detail that Bianca and her team put into their dishes is amazing. I had to go back the day after to try the rest of their dishes and am already planning on going back again. If you haven't, give this place a go. Totally recommended.
    3 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Caitlin T. 5 years ago on Google
    We had an amazing dinner here! So authentic and super friendly!!! Very welcoming of children too!! Highly recommend!!
    3 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 4/5 Steven B. 7 years ago on Google
    Great new restaurant in Warrawong serving tasty Spanish tapas and Pinxtos. We will definitely be back!
    3 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 The S. 1 year ago on Google
    If you have a appetite bring ya wallet. The serving sizes of the tapas are small but they are delicious. Everything is full of flavour. Staff is very friendly
    3 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 4/5 Joe J. 5 years ago on Google
    Really nice establishment. Tasty arrangement & variety of foods. Well worth it.
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 David G. 5 years ago on Google
    Excellent food, great service. Will definitely be going back!
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Guy P. 2 years ago on Google
    Great authentic tasting Spanish food! Next best thing to a trip to Spain. We loved every dish we had. One was a favourite my mother used to make many years ago so I wanted to give it a try. It was so similar- and just as good! I had double the enjoyment of a delicious dish and the nostalgia - thank you! This is a great restaurant to have in the gong and will be added to our list of regulars.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Kirli S. 4 years ago on Google
    Delicious food, incredible hospitality and friendly staff, thoroughly recommend
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 josh p. 2 years ago on Google
    There is no place like AMONA.. The staff make you feel like family and the food is on a different level! Since returning back to Wollongong my partner and I have gone out to dinner 4 times and every time has been to AMONA’s. Absolutely unbeatable! Croquettes and the Calamari are the best I’ve ever had!
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Alberto M. 2 years ago on Google
    What an amazing experience, felt like we were back home! Delicious homemade food, truly grandma's recipes. Loved the croquetas, albondigas, garlic prawns... everything we tried was superb πŸ‘ŒπŸ»πŸ‘ŒπŸ» Thank you so much Blanca, Brigitte and all the crew for your hospitality, we'll definitely be back again with more friends (and more time to spare) to try those mouthwatering desserts πŸ˜„ Agur!
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Sori 1 year ago on Google
    I recently moved to Wollongong from Spain and this place took me back home for the evening. The food was superb and authentic. The owner, Blanca, is such a nice woman. Will definitely be returning
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Katherine R. 2 years ago on Google
    Absolutely loved it! Brought my Spanish partner here as a surprise and he was amazed!! Just like eating in Spain’. Fresh, beautiful flavours and amazing service! Thanks Amona! We’ll be back!
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 4/5 Tania L. 3 years ago on Google
    Good food and welcoming atmosphere. Family friendly if you're going with kids. The sangria was excellent. I loved that there were haps of vegetarian options available.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Stacey H. 1 year ago on Google
    Wow... food was awesome. Our host was lovely and her recommendations both drink and food was spot on. We will definitely be back...
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Vyrna (. 1 year ago on Google
    Absolutely beautiful. 5 star cuisine. Authentic, delicious and service was the best. Didn't want to leave, felt like I was in little Europe. Lovely atmosphere and ambience, and highly recommend this winner.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Belle T. 1 year ago on Google
    Absolutely amazing! The price might be on the expensive side but the food justifies it. Everything we ordered was extremely good. The owner was also very attentive and kind. Great service and outstanding food!
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Emma D. 1 year ago on Google
    Forget about any of the other tapas restaurants in the Illawarra and book a table here, you won’t regret it!! The food is to die for and the service was top notch as well! We were a table of 6 who ordered cocktails, beers, 3-4 tapas dishes each plus dessert and the bill came to around $90 each which is very reasonable for the quality food and service… We will 100% be back!!
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 4/5 Heather J. 8 months ago on Google
    It was nice, it's not the best Spanish food I've ever had but it was nice. The potata's and prawns were nice. Service was quick and good. The owner came out to greet some customers (not us) I hear she is very passionate. I had a margaritas 🍹 which wasn't that nice and different to what I expected, but the sangria was lovely the best I've had. Overall a good date night location.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 4/5 Ann O. 4 years ago on Google
    Lovely food, but a bit expensive.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 John T. 4 years ago on Google
    Great food
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 chris k. 4 years ago on Google
    Absolutely beautiful restaurant. Came here for father's day lunch and it didn't disappoint. Menu has plenty of different options, everything we tried was perfect. Will definitely make this a regular spot!
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Tia A. 4 years ago on Google
    Delicious food , excellent service
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Queen B. 4 years ago on Google
    Delicious food, amazing and friendly service, beautiful design and decorations. Highly recommend.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Melissa M. 4 years ago on Google
    Went there today and enjoyed the best tapas I have ever had, not only that but I loved there beautiful churros and chocolate.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Shane H. 4 years ago on Google
    Awesome food and atmosphere. Every dish was amazing and the service was very accommodating
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Maria Isabel L. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent (Original) Excelente
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Bobby B. 5 years ago on Google
    What a great restaurant the food is authentic well presented and tatses absolutely wonderful. I'm really impressed with the staff and family atmosphere, how often do you have the owner come to your table to help you find dishes to suit your tastes and make you feel you are special. I can't say enough about how much we enjoyed our evening there. I'm now about to pre order a specialty meal that takes some time to prepare, it's for a number of people so when we arrive it will ready for us. Now that really is the way you want to be treated. Thanks again to all the staff at AMONA. Pintxos & Tapas Bar and Restaurant for a enjoyable night. Robert.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Natasha D. 7 months ago on Google
    My friend took me to AMONA 6 months ago and loved it so much! I am returning for my 40th Birthday soon. I spent some time in Basque Country and this bought back so many memories! Beautiful Food and wonderful staff.

  • 5/5 Dani R. 1 year ago on Google
    Phenomenal!!!! No words can describe!! Best home cooked food out, all made with LOVE and you can TASTE the LOVE!! Thank you for always for such a wonderful meal, drinks, family welcoming πŸ₯°πŸ˜

  • 5/5 Charity A. 1 year ago on Google
    An outstanding restaurant, with incredibly diverse but equally delicious food options that satisfied our entire group. The staff were gorgeous and ensured we all had a fantastic experience. Definitely my new favourite restaurant!

  • 5/5 Darren D. 1 year ago on Google
    Just divine in every way, hands down the absolute BEST tapas to be found in Australia. Being originally from the UK, we have visited Spain many times and love tapas and Spanish food. We have been in search for a place this good in Australia for nearly 10 years. We have finally found it! Just beautiful in every way - the food, the staff and a heartwarming owner. Our first visit of many. Worth every cent. THANK YOU!

  • 5/5 Cosima H. 11 months ago on Google
    If you want wonderful, authentic Spanish food, wonderful service, and great ambience, you should definitely visit Amona. We are already looking forward to our next visit. Hint: if you love paella, you have to pre-order a day prior. Thank you for an enjoyable experience πŸ‘πŸ‘ŒπŸ’–

  • 5/5 Julie B. 1 year ago on Google
    If you are after an authentic Spanish Fiesta then make sure you arrange a night at Amona's. The food is extraordinarily delicious. Make sure you pre order the Paella, we had the vegetarian and it did not disappoint. The service and atmosphere is outstanding.

  • 5/5 Helga M. 1 year ago on Google
    We were made to feel very welcomed as we celebrated my Father's birthday. Organizing our menu with Blanca was so very easy and she gave us great options. Wonderful service from all the staff, delicious Tapas and Paella made for a very special night for our family. Blanca the owner was a wonderful host, she looked after every detail and made up a wonderful sign for Dad. She made our night so much fun, taking my Dad out to dance was so sweet. Thank you for an amazing evening, we ate and enjoyed ourselves, we will definitely be back!!

  • 5/5 miquel g. 9 months ago on Google
    Had another fantastic night at Amona's! The service and vibe were just awesome, but let's talk about the real star of the show: the food. It's like a delicious trip back to my grandma's kitchen. You can't go wrong with the Chorizo a la Plancha and those marinated baby octopus – seriously, try them! We got a bit adventurous with our drinks this time and had the frozen margarita and espresso martini, both of which were a pleasant surprise. And the seafood paella? Absolutely amazing! Just remember, if you want any paellas, make sure to order it a day in advance. Big thanks to Amona for another lovely night out! 😊

  • 4/5 Kim M. 4 years ago on Google
    Fabulous food great atmosphere

  • 2/5 Elanor S. 7 months ago on Google
    We were disappointed, the atmosphere was flat, the service average, and it was a stitch up. I had a mojito, it came in a thimble of a glass, tasted like soda water mixed with something out of a can, the $30 king prawns was literally 3 king prawns with some mayo type sauce, the food was a stitch up for what it was, and nobody likes to feel like they’ve been deliberately stitched up. Always happy to pay good money for quality, so we wont be going back there. Give it a miss.

  • 5/5 Kayahan G. 7 months ago on Google
    Paella was 10/10 recently went to Spain and this was better than Spain. Must visit

  • 5/5 Meltem Kocak-Russell (. 6 months ago on Google
    We were recommended Amona and decided to try it out for our wedding anniversary and weren't dissapointed. Everything was spot on, the service and staff, the food was fabulous. We will be returning :)

  • 3/5 Vesna M. 1 year ago on Google
    Food was delicious,however they charge a 10% surcharge fee on weekends. We were not made aware of this and we also didn't see it. When I rang to to discuss the surchage..they said it's written in the menu. Just a little sneaky I think. Wages do not change on Saturday's to implement this kind of surcharge,and 10% is alot when their prices are not cheap to begin with. It's like forced tipping. Won't go back.

  • 5/5 Joseph B. 4 years ago on Google
    Fabulous food, great service! Will be coming back.

  • 5/5 Mick S. 1 year ago on Google
    This Tapas Bar was absolutely amazing! The fresh home made food and dips, the baby Octopus so soft, so much flavour! the calamari OMG melts in yout mouth the croquettes were to die for. Everything we ordered was so beautiful you taste and see the love and time put into it. The staff were brilliant with great service. Thank you so much we will definitely be back ❀🀀

  • 5/5 Elizabeth-Rose A. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing, authentic Spanish food! Not the watered down versions other places offer! I lived in Spain for a year and I have been looking for a place that captured the flavorful simplicity of Spanish cooking. I have finally found it and it’s only down the street from me! Go with friends to get the best of the sharing! And the desserts were perfect!!!

  • 5/5 Linda D. 1 year ago on Google
    A great menu of appetising, tasty tapa dishes and an impressive selection of Spanish wine and beer. Super friendly service too.

  • 5/5 Philippa S. 1 year ago on Google
    We started with the red wine sangria and garlic and herb bread. Then moved on to a tomato and olive salad, patatas bravas ( excellent) and two types of croquettes - one chicken and one with spinach and cheese, and a wonderfully tasty Spanish omelette and the pork meatballs. We had hoped to enjoy a dessert each - the home made crΓ¨me caramel sounded great as did the churros served with chocolate sauce….but sadly we were full so finished our evening with an espresso each.The food was truly excellent and reminded me of a happy few days I had spent in San SebastiΓ‘n.The staff were attentive and friendly and ai thoroughly recommend that you go.

  • 5/5 Domenica M. 3 years ago on Google
    Paella was the best!! Wonderful friendly staff that went out of their way to make us feel welcome. Will definitely go back for another feed. Thanks ladies ??

  • 5/5 Isabel C. 1 year ago on Google
    Thank you to Blanca and the wonderful team at Amona for helping us celebrate my mum's 91st birthday. They went above and beyond to make this day special and the food as usual was delicious and very generous.

  • 5/5 Lu M. 1 year ago on Google
    Would give more stars if I could. Food absolutely amazing. Service top shelf even after I accidentally broke the pepper shaker. The food is authentic Spanish food exactly what you would get if you walked the streets of Spain.

  • 5/5 Richard J. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing food!! We had the lamb, pork meatballs, stuffed peppers and potatoes with delicious sauce. Brigitte and the other staff were super friendly and helpful. Definitely give it a go! We will be back

  • 5/5 mike l. 4 years ago on Google
    Authentic Spanish food and amazing hospitality. A hidden gem that should be much more popular or a must go to stop off if you are travelling through the area. Great for dinner or even a casual drink with tapas.

  • 2/5 Chuyu L. 5 years ago on Google
    Waited one hour for a wrong dish. And it was burned underneath.


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • βœ“οΈ Debit cards
    • βœ“οΈ Credit cards
    • βœ“οΈ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • βœ“οΈ Beer
    • βœ“οΈ Food
    • βœ“οΈ Wine
    • βœ“οΈ Coffee
    • βœ“οΈ Alcohol
    • βœ“οΈ Spirits
    • βœ“οΈ Cocktails
    • βœ“οΈ Food at bar
    • βœ“οΈ Small plates
    • βœ“οΈ Healthy options
    • βœ“οΈ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • βœ“οΈ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • βœ“οΈ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • βœ“οΈ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • βœ“οΈ Lunch
    • βœ“οΈ Brunch
    • βœ“οΈ Dinner
    • βœ“οΈ Dessert
    • βœ“οΈ Seating
    • βœ“οΈ Catering
  • Service options
    • βœ“οΈ Dine-in
    • βœ— Delivery
    • βœ“οΈ Takeaway
  • From the business
    • βœ“οΈ Identifies as women-owned

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