Rafina Tapas - Sydney

50% on all food on a Wednesday night made our meal very good value.  However, if I'd paid the full price I don't think I would have been as impressed.  Food was... read more 50% on all food on a Wednesday night made our meal very good value.  However, if I'd paid the full price I don't think I would have been as impressed.  Food was good, but not amazing.  Beef cheeks and patatas bravas were the stand out.  Calamari and Croquetas were average. Roast pumkin and beetroot salad could have been fantastic if served warm rather than out-of-the-fridge cold.  Service was only average, despite the place being almost empty.

Absolutely worth every dime that you spend here! Quite enjoyed the little selection of crostinis to start as they were just a nice and refreshing mouthful but I... read more Absolutely worth every dime that you spend here! Quite enjoyed the little selection of crostinis to start as they were just a nice and refreshing mouthful but I think the bread was a little soggy. Really loved the scallops, they were cooked to perfection with a nice pan sear on the outside but a springy centre. Major fan of the beef cheeks and the lamb ribs as they were both soft and falling off the bone, really great cuts of meat with just the right amount of fat. Both dishes were juicy, succulent and coated with a nice sticky gravy. Also tried the prawn salad which I thought was a little heavy on the dressing. The braised octopus was also not a crowd pleaser as it was a little rubbery and lacked depth of flavour.<br/ <br/ Waitstaff could do a better job though, it was very hard to get their attention even though they were right in front of you and I had a small disagreement while paying my bill which I thought could be handled a bit more curteously. <br/ <br/ A bit more consistency would probably be good but overall not a bad experience given the moderate pricetag.

This restaurant isn't exactly a casual dining spot; it's more suited for business meetings since it's located in that type of area. Visiting on a weekday made u... read more This restaurant isn't exactly a casual dining spot; it's more suited for business meetings since it's located in that type of area. Visiting on a weekday made us feel somewhat out of place. However, the tapas were fantastic, and we thoroughly enjoyed all the dishes we tried. It’s definitely worth a visit if you work nearby.

Very cosy bar with a interesting menu of Mediterranean fusion. We had the cauliflower salad, beef cheeks and tuna. We'd go back just for the salad. The beef che... read more Very cosy bar with a interesting menu of Mediterranean fusion. We had the cauliflower salad, beef cheeks and tuna. We'd go back just for the salad. The beef cheeks are tender but very sweet. Tuna was probably the least favourite.

I discovered this gem in the CBD for the first time and was blown away by the delicious food, drinks, and tapas! I visited on a Wednesday and was thrilled to fi... read more I discovered this gem in the CBD for the first time and was blown away by the delicious food, drinks, and tapas! I visited on a Wednesday and was thrilled to find that the tapas on the seasonal menu were all 50% off—an incredible deal! Each course, from the appetizer to the main to dessert, left me both amazed and delighted. The lamb ribs were incredibly tender, the calamari was both crispy and soft, the tuna was cooked to perfection, and the desserts were simply extraordinary! I've already made a reservation for my next visit.