Despaña - GLEBE

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Despaña

Despaña
4.1 / 5 (2482 reviews)

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Despaña in Glebe offers a nice ambiance but is on the pricier side compared to other Spanish tapas restaurants in the area. The paella is highly recommended, as are the mushrooms and Russian salad. However, some dishes like the prawn and chorizo skewer lacked seasoning, while the meat plates had meat cut too thin to taste. Despite the enticing menu and atmosphere, some diners found the overall experience underwhelming, with some food items falling short of expectations. The restaurant offers a great selection of tasty tapas dishes and is a classic gem for those looking for a warm Spanish ambiance and delicious food. Though there were mixed reviews on some dishes like the paella, cheese lovers will appreciate the cheese boards available. Despite some service hiccups and inconsistent food quality, Despaña remains a popular spot for tapas in Glebe.

Last update: 17.01.2026 from: Dee

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★ 4.1 / 5 from 2482 reviews
dee
09.05.2024

Wonderful and welcoming customer service! Thank you, Ariel... My fav was the Anchovies tin served with toasted sourdough! The potatoes would have been amazing if they were cooked lightly and not so brown. The salad was nice. I did not enjoy the cut mushrooms at all. The flavour wasn't right and needed to be cooked further. Beetroot borani was OK. The garlic Prawns should have been cooked some more and additional flavour needed. The prawn skewer was great! Parking: Arrive early to find a car spot Service: Dine in Meal type: Lunch Price per person: A$140–160 Food: 3 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 4 Parking space: Somewhat difficult to find parking Parking options: Paid street parking

stephen-wang-4
09.05.2024

Fantastic food and service! Sangria was delicious. Price per person: A$60–80 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

serena-filippoff
09.05.2024

Great food and atmosphere. My only comment is that the courtyard area needed more lighting. They have fairy lights which were flashing but we had to ask them to switch them off as it was harsh on the eyes if you were facing them. Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: A$60–80 Food: 4 Service: 4 Atmosphere: 4 Recommended dishes: Chicken Skewer, Patatas Bravas, Cut Mushrooms, Spiced Cauliflower

david-calderbank
09.05.2024

Average food and poor atmosphere Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: A$100–120 Food: 2 Service: 3 Atmosphere: 2

esther-yates-1
09.05.2024

Absolutely delicious tapas. We enjoyed everything we ate and the service was great. Would totally recommend you eat here Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: A$40–60 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

FAQ

The second closest stop is Glebe Light Rail Station, located 635 meters away.

The place offers you a selection of gluten-free dishes.

The restaurant offers the opportunity to experience sports events on a TV / screen.

The restaurant and its rooms are wheelchair accessible and thus reachable with a wheelchair or physical disabilities.

The place accepts various credit cards.

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