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Bombabar

Restaurant Bar Tapas bar

One of the Most Reviewed Tapas bars in Melbourne


Address

103 Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Website

bombabar.com.au

Contact

+61 3 9650 5778

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (1.8K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Wednesday: 12 PM to 12 AM
  • Thursday: (Anzac Day/Anzac Day), 3 PM to 12 AM, Holiday hours
  • Friday: 12 PM to 12 AM
  • Saturday: 12 PM to 12 AM
  • Sunday: 3 PM to 12 AM
  • Monday: 3 PM to 12 AM
  • Tuesday: 12 PM to 12 AM

Featured Reviews


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  • 5/5 Joey L. 2 years ago on Google
    We ordered set menu- $65/pp. Great food & good portion (4/5 ⭐️). We found it quiet interesting(?) that sourdough bread was part of the starters and fried potatoes were in the mains. We underestimated the portion by looking at the first two rounds of dishes coming in!! We were so full! We wished that desserts were included in the set menu. Anyway we ordered it and it was amazing! Great ambiance as well, music was not too loud and service was friendly. I felt really comfortable eating there. Sparkling water was free.
    9 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Kevin C. 2 years ago on Google
    Food here is great though on the pricier side, especially for some of the tapas which are priced individually. Drinks were fair but probably not to our liking. Service could have been less rushed especially when running through a menu style that’s a bit different to what most are used to.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Aimee S. 2 years ago on Google
    A friend recommended this place so I booked it for my lil sisters birthday dinner and it was absolutely amazing! Had a great view, great food and cocktails, and the staff were so lovely! We ordered the first tapas menu (changed to cater to vegan) and it was SO DELICIOUS. Would love to go back and try the other tapas option soon!
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ka Ling (. 8 months ago on Google • 243 reviews
    One of my new favorite Spanish places in town. There’s a rooftop bar with limited menu and the dining area. It was not too busy on Sunday so we could walk in without reservations. Some of the must try include - the corn ribs with really good umami spices, croquettes with great batter, grilled lettuce, patata bravas (a little too fried), cuttlefish and beans, anchovy in crostini. I’ll probably pass on the scallops and grilled prawns next time. I really like the warm bread and olive oil they served for free! The rose sangria was a bit too bitter for me. The lighting is quite low, and there are quite a few booth seats. Next time, I’d probably reserve ahead of time and ask for the L shaped booth seat in the corner where the couple can both sit with the cushioned seats.

  • 4/5 R M. 2 months ago on Google • 238 reviews New
    A nice tapas place with consistently good food! Usually go for workers lunch including braised beef, baked scollops, crouquette, salad and patatas bravatas. Its a good team lunch kind of place….don’t think I would go otherwise as none of the dishes are real stand out.

  • 5/5 Sam C G. 7 months ago on Google • 178 reviews
    What an awesome night out in the city with my girls and our dinner at Bomba was amazing. We were quickly seated and attended to by the wait staff. She was friendly and recommended great dishes for us to share. Loved all the tapas and mains. The corn ribs were really yummy. Seafood paella was amazing, fresh produce. The flank steak was superb both presentation and taste! Location was convenient.

  • 4/5 Joel C. 3 months ago on Google • 117 reviews New
    Came for a mate's birthday dinner. Kicked off with warm focaccia paired with quality olive oil – loved the starter. Went for the ox tongue and scallops to go with our drinks. The ox tongue melted in your mouth, and the scallops were sweet and juicy. The braised beef was bursting with flavor, practically falling off the fork. The serving size of the seafood paella felt a bit small for the price, in my opinion. The calamari with braised chickpeas lacked a bit of charcoal aroma but was good in flavor overall. Patatas bravas exceeded expectations and turned out really nice. The seating wasn't the most comfortable; it's more geared towards drinks with stools. Despite that, the vibes were great, and the service was good. The only hiccup was one waiter who had body odor – when he served our food, it made the experience a bit unpleasant.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Spoorthy R. 3 months ago on Google • 147 reviews New
    Visited this place a while ago for a work team lunch. The prices for set menu was super affordable. Very well presented. Portions alright. Overall a good one.

  • 5/5 Amber R. 4 months ago on Google • 125 reviews
    If I ever wished for the ability to endlessly eat and drink with no concern for consumption overload, this is the place I would want that wish to come true. Heaven. Every dish we tried was a taste sensation, service calm and confident, and we left full for half the cost of the standard CBD restaurant meal. Still thinking about the meal days after. My photos don’t do the food any justice but in my defence I was into the second jug of the most delicious white sangria I’ve ever had and I lived in Spain. Will be back soon to smash more of the menu. Order the bone marrow and Wagyu cecina!

  • 3/5 Carlos H. 4 years ago on Google
    Very nice place, great atmosphere. Amazing customer service from waiters and waitresses. However, as a Spanish man, I feel that the portion sizes were too small. Spanish food, most specifically tapas bar, are well known for their generous portions.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Claire A. 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely lovely service, and fairly efficient with the food coming out too. Particular favourites were the bone marrow, and ox tongue. Octopus was a little chewy but nothing unbearable; menu was on the more expensive side considering portions, but still pretty good
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 S A. 1 year ago on Google
    This place is great if you just want a quick bite. The food was nice, but I felt like I barely got to enjoy it before I was being rushed out. Was meeting up with friends who were in town for the weekend, and was hoping to enjoy some food while catching up - we were told that we’d have 1.5 hours at the table but at the hour mark after receiving our second drinks we were told they would need the table back soon. I get being efficient, but when you’re being offered the receipt before you’re even sure there’s nothing else you want to order, you get the message loud and clear that you’re no longer welcome.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Angela F. 2 years ago on Google
    Dimly lit during night time, Bombabar was a good place to catch up with friends, bustling with laughter and loud conversation. We had an early booking and started off with cocktails, which were delicious, refreshing, and hard to fault. The red wine sangria was too easy to drink with just the right amount of sweetness and spice to purvey a great meal with friends. Although some of the food was hit-and-miss, they were mostly delicious. The standouts for the montaditos were the “bone marrow, Wagyu cecina”, which was sweet and savoury at once --we’ll be dreaming of this for days to come! The “escalivada of eggplant, capsicum & shallot” had a smoky flavour we loved. Of the mains, the vegetarian dish was the star: we really loved the “cauliflower, saffron, paprika & sorrel,” which had a thin char enhanced by a creamy sauce. These went extremely well with the “heirloom tomato, burrata, pickled onions” verduras. The bits we didn’t like were the “paella of barramundi, pipis, calamari, scampi” and the tapas of “charcoal grilled pork belly, Pedro Ximenez, apple, fennel chicharrones”. Although they cooked the seafood well, I didn’t get as much flavour in the rice; we would have picked another dish from the raciones instead. As for the pork, I couldn’t get a hint of the sherry, apple, or fennel. It tasted a lot like other, middling pork belly in Melbourne. The "patatas bravas" were too salty but filled us up nicely. The staff seated us quickly and the time between tapas and the mains was long enough for hearty conversation. Our server was attentive and efficient --our drink orders arrived quickly, too, and kept us occupied for the wait for paella, which was well within the expected 30 minutes. There are no specials here, but the server explained the menu clearly, and kept our water glasses full. In all, we had a wonderful experience, and our only regret was the pricey but not impressive paella. This is a bustling bar with delicious cocktails and good food, lively for a night of catching up, and would be a great choice while on this end of Lonsdale St.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Angel K. 2 years ago on Google
    From the team behind Añada, Bomba was born. Serving also tapas-style Spanish cuisine, Bomba felt a lot more casual. We ordered the chargrilled quail, baked Hervey Bay scallops, Leek and Manchego croqueta, Crab, Lamb ribs, and a couple of desserts. None of the dishes disappointed us, but my favourites were the croqueta and Lamb ribs; the croqueta was so cheesily creamy on the inside with a thin crispy shell, and the Lamb ribs were very succulent. Despite being a very busy night, service was prompt and friendly.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mashi_soyo 1 year ago on Google
    Bomba Bar 🇪🇸🥂 - Bottomless Lunch 89pp * Natural oyster with lemon 🦪 * Membrillo & manchego cheese croquetta 🧀 * Charcoal grilled pork belly, salsa romesco, spring onion & chicharrónes 🐖 * Braised beef, oloroso, peppers & cauliflower 🐄 * Salad of iceberg, watercress, radish, shallot & strawberry 🥬 * Patatas bravas 🥔 * Complimentary Bread 🥖 * BOMBA BELLINI 🥂 * RED SANGRIA🍷 * POMELITA🍹 * MIMOSA🥂 * 2018 Prana, Tempranil - Churros $12 Tried the bottomless lunch at @bombabar and I absolutely enjoyed it. We went on a Saturday arvo and it wasn’t too crowded. The ambience was nice and service was attentive. Food was not bottomless but quality over quantity! Couldn’t fault the food we had. The cheese croquetta was freshly fried with creamy cheese filling inside. The pork belly was perfectly cooked and the salsa balanced out the fattiness of it. I really enjoyed the braised beef. It was so tender that it felt off the bone. The sauce was tangy and delicious. They had an extensive drink list, from wine, beer to wine and champagne. Highly recommended the Bellini and Sangria. I was going to try all the drinks but was too full in the end. Overall 89pp for 1.5 hours was pretty decent. I would defo come back for the a la carte.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 S F. 2 years ago on Google
    $65 set menu - great food (4/5). I thought it was excellent value for the sheer amount of food and the variety. We also ordered extra bone marrow toast. Service was friendly and approachable and it’s a nice ambience.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jordan C. 2 years ago on Google
    Can not recommend this place enough! Beautiful wine list and incredible tapas options. We started off with the bone marrow on toast with wagyu cecina, charcoal grilled quail with walnuts and figs, corn ribs with dried maize and chipotle sauce and the padron peppers. For a main we had the pork belly and chicken wing paella. Everything was absolutely delicious, packed full of flavour and super high quality. Will definitely be back.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Heather C. 6 months ago on Google • 38 reviews
    If you love Spanish food, Bomba is ‘your’ place… I have been coming here for years, not sure why I haven’t reviewed before. Great service, amazing food and a roof top bar!! I love everything about this place.. Happy 10th Birthday.. btw its a great place to go to if you are seeing a show in Exhibition street, its only a 5 min walk…
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Kevin Y. 1 month ago on Google • 80 reviews New
    A hip, hustling and bustling inner city joint, Bombabar serves reliable Spanish dishes and a wide variety of drinks. We had dinner at the downstairs restaurant, and went with the pre-theatre menu for $45 as the best value (available until 7), which includes six dishes. We loved the croquette, smoked trout on a crisp, and the pork belly. I wasn’t a big fan of the beef and found the patatas bravas and the salad overly salty. They’re happy to swap dishes from the set menu if there’s something you don’t eat, which is very accommodating. We had plenty of sangria, which was easy to drink though I wasn’t sure how much alcohol it actually contained. For dessert (not included in the set menu) we had the Bomba mess and churros, both of which were fine. We went up to the rooftop bar for an after-dinner drink, and it has a nice view of the city but is very noisy, making conversation a bit difficult. Overall, this is a lively place with good food, and we wouldn’t mind going back.

  • 3/5 Will Z. 1 year ago on Google
    P1 Wagyu and chicken liver good. P2 beef tongue tastes good, it’s tender but it’s very sour, I hope the chef may consider about my opinion to lower the sourness of it. The octopus is just average level, not amazing or surprising, but just very average. The pork belly is ok, I like the combination with the almond, but my girlfriend said she doesn’t like it. The bone marrow is the best of the night, it taste so good, we both agree that one to be the best one of the night, if you find it hard to choose the tapas, this one is a must! The spanner crab salad is the second best, I love the taste, and the crab meat taste so fresh, love it! P3 croquet is good with melting cheese in it, and the capsicum is the alternative choice we had that night since they don’t sell the burnt peach on menu any more, I think the capsicum one taste fresh and sweet, but maybe I am too familiar with Mexican food, the flavor of it is not a surprise for me. P4 the lamb shoulder paella taste good, the lamb shoulder taste tender and delicious, but my personal suggestion for others who wants to try it is not to squeeze too much lemon juicy on it, it will influence your experience of tasting it in a bad way; and I think maybe a little bit more chopped parsley could do better. The potato sides are good as expected and the chipotle sauce is really good! P5 deserts are my regressions that night, the egg tart crust is not crispy at all, the bottom taste sticky and chewy, like the pastry is raw, it is definitely a disaster! The other one is the crème Katelyn( I can barely remember the name of it) all I remember is the crust on the surface is just too hard and too thick! I am really not expecting it to be like that! If it is not the desert that night our experience should definitely be 4-4.5stars, but the desert just kills my mood and appetite, I hope the chef may notice my comments.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 R Z. 2 years ago on Google
    To be honest when we booked and it was revealed that it would only be set menu, I didn't have high expectations. However, Bomba Bar really surprised me with the quality and tastiness of the food and it was more than enough as well to fill us up. I also ordered the bone marrow on toast to try as I had seen it well reviewed before and must say it was really delicious. Will definitely be coming back for more.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Jake G. 9 months ago on Google
    Banquet menu was really good, staff were attentive to detail and chill ambiance. There were 10 of us and they gave us a table further away from others; felt like our own space. 💗
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rin L. 1 year ago on Google
    Bomba came as highly recommended - and it did not disappoint! My partner and I went for dinner to celebrate some milestones, and Bomba made for the perfect location. We sat at the counter near the kitchen, and had the pleasure of seeing the kitchen staff prepare so many gorgeous dishes - and they tasted as good as they looked. The cured meats, oysters, and tapas were all delicious, and we had the seafood paella as our main which was fragrant and tasty. The drinks selection is excellent, and the staff are attentive, kind, and helpful. We also headed upstairs to the rooftop after dinner, which was the perfect way to end the evening. We will absolutely be back!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Leah R. 3 months ago on Google • 41 reviews New
    Took our big family group here during Xmas week, and it didn’t disappoint. Had the Pre theatre menu and it was awesome, so tasty and really enjoyable. Very filling and everyone loved it! The sangria was enjoyed by all too! Was good not to have to think about what to order and they give you heaps of variety to taste and enjoy. We will be back next time we down from Brisbane.

  • 5/5 Rachel S. 5 months ago on Google • 18 reviews
    Excellent food, vibe, and service. Love the tapas sharing portions and choice of set menus. Roast pork, braised beef, fried potatoes are all filled with flavours. The dessert Bomba mess was a highlight - mix of meringue, strawberries, kiwi, and lemon sorbet. Cool waitresses and atmosphere.

  • 5/5 Bonnie T. 7 months ago on Google • 15 reviews
    So many delicious dishes to choose from! My fave dishes were the Manchego croquettes, scallop, bone marrow with wagyu cecina, ox tongue & flank steak! Some of the dishes were a bit salty. The Bomba mess was refreshing with meringue bits and fruit. We were so full after dinner! Service was good even though the restaurant was packed on a Friday night. Food came quickly too. Will definitely be back!

  • 5/5 Ebony Z. 2 years ago on Google
    Visited Bombabar with my partner for his birthday the other week after having an amazing experience earlier in the year with my friend. We choose the first feed me option which included lots of faves including the scallop, croquette, pork belly, salami, lamb & zucchini. To be honest the wasn't anything we didn't like! We also ordered the bone marrow toast which was incredible, a real taste bud thriller! I had the Granada Spritz (mocktail) and my partner has the Grain & Bale (cocktail). We both loved the combination of flavours in our drinks. We couldn't recommend this place any higher than we do...do yourself a favour and book ASAP!!!

  • 4/5 Stephanie R. 2 years ago on Google
    🧀 Ricotta Chive Montadito, Goats Cheese and Garlic Croquette, 7+ Score De Palma Wagyu Cecina 🐙 WA Octopus, Eggplant, Charcoal Grilled Pork Belly 🥔 Lamb Chillindron, Moreton Bay Bug, Potatoes, Grilled Asparagus 🍫 Churros Bomba Restaurant and Rooftop has been a front runner for Spanish food in Melbourne for years and have recently undergone a million dollar renovation. It is unpretentious and cosy, with intimate seating and moody lighting downstairs, and amazing views of the city from the rooftop terrace upstairs. 🏙 The restaurant menu is tapas style designed to be shared. At the time of dining they were only doing two set menu options $65 or $85 however their A La Carte menu is now back on offer. As I had a @payo_australia voucher to spend we went with the $85 which had 10 dishes. 🇪🇸 Their Garlic and Chive Croquettes were some of the softest and lightest I’ve ever had and the Octopus had that amazing, strong BBQ flavour to it. The Pork Belly was rendered well and complimented beautifully with the peperonata. The potatoes were super crispy and the additional churros with gooey chocolate sauce we ordered for dessert was perfection. 🍫 Unfortunately the Lamb was really fatty, the small pieces of meat we did get though tasted really nice. The Asparagus, Eggplant and Moreton Bay bugs were quite average. The 10 dishes averaged at around $17 each which in the end seemed abit pricey considering they were all very small. I think the value could have been improved by even just including dessert. My score may have been higher if it wasn’t a set menu because there were some dishes on there i wouldn’t have ordered. I would definitely return again for the A La Carte or to check out the rooftop snack menu. ⭐️ 4/5 (Great)

  • 5/5 Mina M. 6 months ago on Google • 4 reviews
    Amazing food and service! Pork belly & braised beef were to die for. And I love the patatas bravas, crunchy on the outside but soft and well cooked. They were absolutely delicious. We will be back for sure.

  • 4/5 Charles J. 2 years ago on Google
    Bomba has been on my want-to-go list for ages, went there on a date. There was only set menu which is quite portion to feed two people, and the view was stunning. The eggplant was a bit overcooked and tasted bitter but all over was good.

  • 4/5 Rajina S. 2 years ago on Google
    I have heard rave reviews about this place so wanted to go for a little while. Only set menu options. The food was good in general but did not enjoy all of it. Entre was great. Loved the jamon and smoked waygu. Bread was dense and soft. Did not enjoy the eggplant and pork belly. By the time the mains came, we were full. Service was great but if they didn't keep changing the servers it would have been better.

  • 4/5 Max H. 5 months ago on Google
    Really attentive, lovely staff. Well-priced. Vibrant atmosphere. Excellent tapas. Absolutely recommend. Would give 4.5 across the board if possible.

  • 3/5 W W. 2 years ago on Google
    Compulsory set menu as we came as a group 6. The complimentary bread was quite salty, infact, a few of the dishes were too salty for our liking. The food came out quickly though. However, I still felt a bit hungry after the set menu, wish dessert was included.

  • 2/5 Jake G. 3 months ago on Google New
    Here’s a feedback sandwich for Bomba Bar Melbourne: A positive top layer: Good ambience, total Melbourne vibes Something to work on middle layer: Such SLOW service, only one waiter and one bartender doing the serving and the food came out sooo slowly. One main came out maybe 15 minutes before the other, not sure how to eat together? Also, their tapas are “per person” which is fine, but that means if you order scallop, you get ONE scallop and if you order prawn, you get ONE prawn. I don’t think for one person necessarily means ONE of everything from their tapas menu. A positive final note: My steak was delicious, a little overcooked but the flavours were definitely there. If managed better with more staffing and better serving portions for its pricing, it has potential for 5/5.

  • 5/5 Shervin A. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice cosy Tapas bar with some delicious dishes, although atypical.

  • 5/5 Eliza B. 3 years ago on Google
    Excellent customer service , great food & vibes.

  • 5/5 Mark P. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food, great atmosphere, great bar. Not much not to like. Scallops, Croquettes, Oysters and Lamb Shoulder were the stand out dishes.

  • 4/5 Sarah N. 6 months ago on Google
    I ate here recently before a show and it was all round a good experience. Very hard to judge how many dishes to order, like all Spanish restaurants, but were guided by the waitress. There's an emphasis here on drinking alcohol so when we chose to just stick to water the staff didn't seem overly keen on refilling our glasses regularly. Food all very tasty and served quickly for a Wednesday night The patatas bravas had too much sauce on them otherwise they were tasty. The braised Beef cheek was tasty. Steak a little on the small size. Would return as there are a few more dishes I'd like to try.

  • 5/5 Aske J. 8 months ago on Google
    We enjoy all our meals at Bomba, but the truffle night was indeed spectacular! Amazing food, lovely atmosphere and we even got to meet some truffle hunting dogs!

  • 5/5 Evan K. 7 months ago on Google
    Great evening here. The food was excellent and the service was really friendly and attentive. It was a little to chilly to try the rooftop bar tonight because we came out late, but based on this experience, I will be going back for evening cocktails soon! Really close to the theatres so it's perfect for pre or post shows.

  • 4/5 Gurjeet J. 1 year ago on Google
    We (2 ppl) headed to rooftop first for drinks and some views. My non-alcoholic drink was less than average ( I think the name was “Tee no Gee “). Views were okay, given that its only level 5 surrounded by taller buildings, good vibesService was also average upstairs. Then we headed downstairs, to the restaurant for dinner. Amazing customer service by Cara, thank you for your service, it definitely made our experience a lot better. Food was good. I liked how they decorated that space, lightning was good too. Busy, yet good experience.

  • 5/5 Anna May - a. 1 year ago on Google
    I absolutely loved the Olagasti Anchovies with Buffalo Ricotta, Goats Cheese and Garlic Croquettes. 👅 The city views at the bar upstairs is also quite breathtaking, I love the vibes up there where you drink and move to the music. 🥂🎶

  • 5/5 Nathalia Garcia M. 1 year ago on Google
    It was my first time visiting and I loved it!! Customer service is out of this world 10/10!!! We tried few dishes and everything was lovely! The seafood Paella was def my favourite. Thank you guys!

  • 5/5 Charith W. 1 year ago on Google
    We went to the rooftop bar after dinner. The views were great. Staff were very friendly and music had very chill vibes to it. The drinks were reasonably priced and tasty.

  • 4/5 Lara A. 1 year ago on Google
    Friendly and attentive service, bread and oil and sparkling water (complimentary!) on arrival. Food was tasty and interesting, serving traditional Spanish flavours. Recommend the Padron peppers, calamari, cauliflower and carrots. Tapas are mini but flavoursome. Although $7.5 for one scallop or $9 for 2 tiny octopus pieces felt a bit overpriced. Their food is made for sharing to try lots of different things, so if you choose a larger dish ‘raciones’ to eat solo, the dish could feel bit ‘heavy’. Vibe and decor excellent.

  • 5/5 Shane F. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food and lovely service. The tapas arrived almost as soon as we finshed ordering them and were delicious. Great spot for date night. It was almost exclusively filled with couples. Low light and welcoming atmosphere. The cocktails were great and resonably priced. Also, the chairs had a swivelling back rest that was interesting and surprisingly comfortable! Didnt go to the roof top bar. Highly recommend dropping in here for a bite.

  • 4/5 Jack S. 1 year ago on Google
    Great place, good food. But the portions are really tiny and quite expensive. Be ready to order at least 3-4 sides per person! As they are single portion sizes

  • 4/5 IKM 1 year ago on Google
    11 Feb 2023 Food is pretty standard. All are small portions. I didn't order any main dishes. After dinner, we can continue to enjoy drinking at the 5th floor open space.

  • 3/5 Sophy T. 10 months ago on Google
    Friendly staff and nice vibe, but food was not great. Paella was way too salty, octopus tapa we didn’t like the taste too much. Scallop tapa was yummy. As a Sangria lover, the red wine Sangria there was disappointing, not fruity enough:(

  • 5/5 Peter S. 1 year ago on Google
    This bar was recommended to us by another local bar owner, and we weren’t disappointed. A cool low key vibe for a Saturday. The staff were all super friendly and helpful. We didn’t eat here, so I can’t comment on that. I’d highly recommend this place for a catch up or a few beverages, especially when the Melbourne weather is turning it on.

  • 5/5 Andrew T. 8 months ago on Google
    Great location, delicious food. Longer than usual wait times as there was only one staff member on. Sitting outside on the rooftop bar amongst the buildings is a unique experience. It's a must-do experience in Melbourne.

  • 5/5 Maria Karen K. 3 years ago on Google
    Love love love the vibe! Great night out with friends, we love the roof top!

  • 4/5 kayne s. 4 years ago on Google
    Great food and awesome service. Really good for a laid back night out on a date or with friends

  • 5/5 Nikki E. 4 years ago on Google
    Red sangria and aged ham toasties Yum

  • 5/5 xian y. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing hospitality , great food and a splendid interior set up

  • 5/5 darnell m. 4 years ago on Google
    Our friend had planned a surprise for my friend, which included coming to Bomba before heading to see Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. This information is important as the waitress went above and beyond to ask what our plans were and to ensure that all the food we ordered would be ready in good time for us to get to the show. When ordering we checked if what we had ordered was enough, and was gratefully told the portion sizes so ordered more (we'd have gone hungry otherwise). The food was all amazing and presented beautifully (first time I've had deep fried whole prawns). The hanger steak was cooked to perfection. The drink selection was good and we'd have had a cocktail or two on the terrace if we didn't need to be somewhere. All in all, highly recommended.

  • 5/5 Teleri 4 years ago on Google
    Friendly staff and table service as well. Nice breezy Rooftop Bar without being completely outside in the elements.

  • 5/5 Mitch S. 4 years ago on Google
    Great spot. Indoor bar or rooftop. Both very nice spaces. Staff friendly and responsive. Recommend.

  • 5/5 Fiona M. 4 years ago on Google
    One of the best restaurants and bars in Melbourne, I had my most recent birthday here and I think I'll have my next one here too!

  • 5/5 David A. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice first meal out of iso.

  • 1/5 Sanna L. 3 years ago on Google
    Really uncomfortable exchange with waitress. Then got served a flat rum and coke, and instead of making a new one, bartender told me I must be wrong. Just really bad customer service – so we left.

  • 5/5 Shauny E. 3 years ago on Google
    Great service.

  • 5/5 Sarah I. 3 years ago on Google
    Food and service was amazing!!

  • 5/5 Rebecca A. 3 years ago on Google
    Seriously good Spanish style tapas and paella makes me want to return to Bomba all the time. Located in a great spot in the middle of the city, Bomba is a bustling restaurant with a crazy good vibe and super friendly staff. It gets really crowded for very good reason. The food is divine and the atmosphere feels like a big, happy party any day of the week. It's not a huge space, so it can feel a little cramped; but that just adds to the party like atmosphere. You have to start with a cocktail, as the drinks list us fun with some interesting choices, and delicious summery spritzes. Everything tastes great, and it would be so easy to try to work your way through the whole list. The food at Bomba is made for sharing, so coming in a group is fantastic as you can tryits of fabulous dishes. We had the Potatas Bravas, pippies, paella and pork hock, as well as an excellent barramundi dish. Everything was sensational, with so much flavour. The paella was perfect. Just done rice with the crusty bottom, loads of chicken and chorizo abd an ample amount of spice. The fish was so soft and flavoursome, and the pork hock was crazy good. You cannot leave Bomba hungry, as the serves are plentiful and great value. The popularity of this restaurant is testament to the fact that the team here really get it right. We were made to feel welcome immediately, and our evening of tasty food, cocktails and heaps of fun really makes Bomba one of our favourite CBD venues.

  • 4/5 Ebenezer K. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) For Spanish cuisine, there is no menu for set dinner. Whatever freshness the chef serves on the day‼ (Original) 西班牙菜,set dinner是沒有菜單的,要當日有甚麼新鮮廚師就供應甚麼‼

  • 5/5 Kunal K. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing

  • 5/5 Derek K. 3 years ago on Google
    Always good

  • 5/5 Nabila A. 4 years ago on Google
    My first time having duck paella and it was delicious! I will be back to try the other dishes on the menu. The service was very fast as well. Nice ambience and I love the open kitchen.

  • 5/5 Tim K. 4 years ago on Google
    Probably the best Spanish meal I’ve ever had. Absolutely superb service as well. We sat facing the open kitchen and the chefs were exceptionally friendly and watching them was somewhat magical. The menu isn’t marked for vegetarians but there are a number of options available which I loved so I would recommend this place for vegetarians. Will definitely be back next time I’m in Melbourne!

  • 5/5 Ella C. 5 years ago on Google
    The food was amazing and portion is good. All the tapas that we had were absolutely amazing. Also don't forget to order their sangria! It was so refreshing and delicious. Will definitely visit again soon. ?

  • 4/5 cookiz f. 4 years ago on Google
    Busy restaurant. Had a few tapas, including the bone marrow on toast, lamb ribs (average) coquetta was my favorite. Seafood paella was good. Dessert was the winner. Portuguese tart and turron mousse was amazing.

  • 5/5 Chris M. 4 years ago on Google
    Wonderful range of tapas and cocktails. Very interesting and different flavours so worth checking out if you want something new. A little on the expensive side, but worth the visit.

  • 5/5 Kristina W. 4 years ago on Google
    Found this amazing place around the corner and close to the Comedy theatre. Stopped in for a look and drink at bar which was fantastic. Staff and atmosphere so good we stayed for dinner. Wonderful selection of food with good understanding of gluten free. Try the sangria and share the tapas. You will not be disappointed.

  • 5/5 Foodie Q. 4 years ago on Google
    I had an amazing time celebrating my completion of study in Bomba. They have so many amazing items in the menu, I really want to try them all if I could. Started my meal with wagyu cecina, spiced lamb and scallop tapas. Then seafood paella as main and raspberry creme brulee as dessert. They were all wonderful. The service was excellent and attentive, the food came at the right time and the water is filled without needing to ask. I will definitely be back to try more dishes here!

  • 5/5 Elizabeth H. 4 years ago on Google
    I called to book when they were all booked out, but because of a misunderstanding, they made me a booking at the bar, which they leave for walk-ins. Really helpful and friendly staff. Perfect for date night, great atmosphere and AMAZING food. Try the goat paella.

  • 5/5 Lauren J. 5 years ago on Google
    Bomba Tapas Bar is always a great night out. Getting a drink upstairs at the bar with a great view to start off the night. This particular time was for the Valentine’s Day set menu which was delicious from start to finish. A real shout out to the mousse with olive oil and chunks of sea salt, an unusual but delicious combination. The waitstaff are always very helpful and know their product.

  • 5/5 Jacob C. 4 years ago on Google
    Great food, lots of choice, tapas were excellent, the chef easily adapts to your diet requirements, whether gluten or lactose free, Spanish wines to go with the meal, definitely worth paying a visit!

  • 5/5 Ainz (. 2 years ago on Google
    I can’t believe how many times we walked past and have not dined here sooner! Absolutely a place which we’ll return for a good food, drink, vibe, service and value for money. Totes worthy of our 5 ⭐️ Lots of vegetarian options in the menu and we ordered almost everything, and there isn’t one we didn’t enjoy. I learnt/tasted so many new veges that night too (from Bomba and our vego frens). With 10 types of tapas/ sides (excl drinks), the bill works out to be under $40 per person. Totally scored! Now for foodies out there, dishes you would not want to miss. ENTREE 💗 Croquetta - do yourself a favour and order more than 1 pp 💗 Corn ribs - that sauce & spices…. 💗 Chickpea fritters - wouldn’t even know we were eating chickpea and the topping sauce👍🏼 💗 Piquolla Jam Montaditto - I still don’t really know what this exactly is but absolutely good!! SIDES 💗 Patatas bravas - a bit on the salty side for me but the good crunch make it up 💗 Jerusalem artichoke - it’s not potato nor brussel sprouts, it’s just yummy!! 💗 Celeriac - another new good one for my food-tionary 😁 💗 Grain salad with walnut - Yums!!!

  • 5/5 Yessica M. 2 years ago on Google
    The food was great and the service even better. We had dinner at the Restaurant without making a reservation and the hostess and waitress were 10/10. They accommodated us and made us feel very comfortable. However, the service at the rooftop wasn’t as great. There is room to improve. Overall, a good experience and I would highly recommend.

  • 4/5 Maria T. 2 years ago on Google
    Food was excellent, had mostly small tapas. Everything we had was great, especially the bone marrow on toast. Great place, foods delicious and waiters were attentive, and there’s no extra charge for sparking water!

  • 5/5 Jordyn T. 4 years ago on Google
    Great food!

  • 3/5 Justin W. 4 years ago on Google
    came here because of the high reviews... seafood paella was disappointing, service was alright, seems a little short-handed on a Sunday evening.

  • 5/5 Justin S. 4 years ago on Google
    Cool little rooftop spot!

  • 3/5 Ashlee 4 years ago on Google
    Came here for an engagement party and I was very pleased with the overall experience and the dècor, however, the food was very disappointing. The Eggplant chips were overcooked and not seasoned well and the prawn sewers were very over cooked and rubbery.

  • 5/5 Jack M. 4 years ago on Google
    Great food and prompt service

  • 5/5 Daniel B. 4 years ago on Google
    Very attentive and polite staff. They made sure we would have our orders before the show we were attending and were constantly topping up the water and making sure we were taken care of. The food and drinks were also delicious.

  • 4/5 Jing Y. 4 years ago on Google
    Staff was very friendly. We tried the set menu. The food was alright not perfect as the other comments mentioned. Maybe we had too high expectations.

  • 5/5 About Nuri_어바웃 �. 4 years ago on Google
    Roof top(5level) and ground floor has different menu. If you want proper meal then go ground floor. And bartender recommends good food. We were 2people had fried shrimps, 1 white sangria, 1 non alcohol fujito, seafood paella at $70. I had so much good time.

  • 5/5 Alan G. 4 years ago on Google
    I tried to go to two restaurants recommended by the host of the Airbnb where I was staying but neither of them was available. I ended up here instead and I'm very glad I did. The tasting menu involved nine small plates, all of which were outstanding and at a very reasonable price. Service was magnificent and the setting was quiet and intimate, although they have a rooftop bar that is also fantastic.

  • 5/5 Jack N. 4 years ago on Google
    The rooftop bar is a jewel box. Enjoy especially crafted cocktails, or choose your own.. You can't go wrong.

  • 4/5 K A. 4 years ago on Google
    Good if you like being packed in like sardines. Great view, great drink selection

  • 5/5 Luke M. 4 years ago on Google
    Enjoyable ambience and quality cuisine.

  • 5/5 Mitchell T. 4 years ago on Google
    I came in at peek hour lunch time and got treated like a king. Excellent service from everyone, front of house, bar saff and kitchen all working in a calm pleasant manner just on-top of everything. Highly recommend a visit if your in town.

  • 5/5 Lea B. 4 years ago on Google
    Fabulous! Food was delicious, staff were great

  • 5/5 Sarah Louise R. 4 years ago on Google
    The best place for an important birthday party on the roof. Dreamy food, great attention, perfect! ?

  • 4/5 eliana f. 4 years ago on Google
    We had vegetarian paella and seafood paella they both were delicious and a good size, the white sangria is also a must!

  • 5/5 Barbara S. 4 years ago on Google
    Superb food Great service

  • 3/5 Phillip Edward N. 4 years ago on Google
    This is just a review of the rooftop bar as we did not visit the restaurant. It was ok. All but one of the staff seemed like they didn’t want to be there and were a little on the unfriendly side. The friendly lady made up for it though. The bar itself is decent - not amazing, not terrible. I had an ok time.

  • 5/5 Bec B. 4 years ago on Google
    We had the set menu and were not disappointed! Also awesome cocktails on the roof before we had dinner downstairs.

  • 5/5 Andrew B. 4 years ago on Google
    Food was spectacular only to be topped by the service. Sit at the bar and watch the artist preparing the cocktails


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  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Late-night food
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
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    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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