Balcon by Tapavino

Restaurant · SpanishSydney

No dishes marked gluten free

44 dishesmenu read 11 Novbalcontapavino.com.au

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Summer à la carte menu

Mon–Fri from 12pm, all day dining; Saturday from 5pm (kitchen closes 9pm)

Oysters

  • Sydney Rock Oysters$7.50

    Mignonette (1)

    Likely shellfish

  • Balcon Pickles$8
  • Nonna's Sourdough$8

    With extra virgin olive oil

    Likely gluten

  • Balcon Spanish Olives$10
  • Pan Con Tomate$10

    (2)

    Likely gluten

Tapas

  • Jamón, Frito de Pan, Shaved Manchego$8

    Jamón, frito de pan (fried bread), shaved Manchego

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Stuffed Piquillo Pepper$8.50

    Ricotta, spinach, Galmesan

    Likely dairy

  • Croqueta de Mahon$9

    Aioli

    Likely egg

  • Grilled 'Gamba' Prawn and Chorizo Pintxo$11

    Prawn(i) and chorizo, pintxo

    Likely shellfish

  • Boqueron$13

    Piquillo pepper, preserved lemon, tostada

    Likely gluten

  • Housemade Mató Cheese$23

    Honeycomb, toast

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Cantabrian Anchovies$26

    Sourdough

    Likely glutenLikely fish

  • Jamón Serrano$30

    Curd, seasonal fruit, black olive

    Likely dairy

  • Iberico Cebo Paleta$48

    80g (shoulder)

Entree

  • Field Mushroom Carpaccio$23

    Caramelised onion, macadamia

    Likely nuts

  • Shaved Cabbage Ensalada$24

    Manchego, almond, PX raisins, pan rallado

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely nuts

  • Josper Roasted Eggplant$24

    Picada, labneh, walnut romesco

    Likely dairyLikely nuts

  • Port Lincoln Sardines en Escabeche$30

    Likely fish

  • Chorizito, Sobrasada$35

    Yoghurt, honey

    Likely dairy

  • NZ Calamari Cooked Over Coals$37

    Pico de gallo salsa

    Likely shellfish

  • Fremantle Octopus 'Galician Style'$37

    Kipfler potatoes, ajada oil

    Likely shellfish

Paella de Balcon

  • Paella de Balcon$68

    Bomba rice, prawns(i), chicken, Kinkawooka mussels, calamari, saffron (until sold)

    Likely shellfish

Mains

  • Bomba Rice$34

    Zucchini, peas, snow peas

    Vegetarian

  • Local Market Fish (200g)$49

    'A la plancha', parrasalada, green shallot

    Likely fish

  • Charcoal 'Josper Oven' Chicken$49

    Mojo rojo, olive, chilli

  • Slow-cooked Lamb Shoulder (500g)$68

    Carrot, gremolata

  • Sirloin Steak 'Basque Style' (250g m/r)$59

    Salsa roja

  • 'Solomillo' Striploin (500g m/r)$99

    Salsa de Jerez

Sides

  • Baby Cos Lettuce$15

    Green olive, Spanish onion

  • Brussels Sprouts$18

    Honey glaze, guindilla

  • Fried Potatoes$15

    Rosemary

  • Salsa Brava$5

Dessert

  • Basque Cheesecake$22

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Buñuelos 'Spanish Doughnuts'$20

    (5) Crema Catalan, berry compote

    Likely gluten

  • Dulce de Leche & Hazelnut Tart$22

    Hazelnut praline, milk chocolate, served with dulce de leche ice cream

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely nuts

  • Affogato$18

    Espresso, ice cream, Pedro Ximénez

    Likely dairy

  • Seasonal Fruit Sorbets (3)$18

Cheese (2 x 30 / 3 x 45; all served with crackers & sourdoug

  • V de Navarra Sheep Cheese$16

    Sheep, Spain

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Truffled Manchego$16

    Hard, Spain

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • House Mató Cheese$22

    Honeycomb

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

Happy Hour tapas

Mon–Fri 3.30–6pm; happy tapas 3.30–5pm
  • Croqueta de Mahon$4.50
  • Grilled Gamba & Chorizo Pintxo$5.50
  • Jamón Serrano$18

    80g, sourdough

    Likely gluten

  • Fried Potatoes$9

The menu’s own key: (i) imported

What the menu saysPlease inform your server if you have any food allergies or special dietary needs.
  • Please inform your server if you have any food allergies or special dietary needs.

Set menus (per person)

Set menus, banquets and tasting menus: a meal for the table, priced per person, often with a minimum number of guests.

  • Royal Menu$98

    Jamón, frito de pan, shaved Manchego; Croqueta de Mahon; Jamón Serrano, Balcon milk curd, seasonal fruit; Grilled prawn & chorizo pintxo…

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely nutsLikely shellfishLikely fish

  • Set Menu$87

    'Kikones' salted roasted corn kernels; Croqueta de Mahon; Jamón Serrano, Balcon milk curd, seasonal fruit; Grilled prawn & chorizo pintxo…

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely nutsLikely shellfishLikely fish

  • Deluxe Menu$107

    'Kikones' salted roasted corn kernels; Croqueta de Mahon; Jamón Serrano, Balcon milk curd, seasonal fruit; House Mató cheese, honeycomb…

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely nutsLikely shellfish

  • Premium Menu$155

    Jamón, frito de pan, shaved Manchego; Grilled 'Gamba' prawn(i), chorizo, pintxo; House Mató cheese, honeycomb, toast; Iberico jamón 'Cebo'…

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely nutsLikely shellfish

  • Spanish Party Menu + 2hr Drinks$130

    Croqueta de Mahon; House Mató cheese, honeycomb, toast; Jamón Serrano, Balcon milk curd, seasonal fruit; Chorizito, sobrasada, yoghurt…

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

Good to know

Restaurant

  • Seats outsidevenue website, read 11 Nov 2026 · source
  • Vegetarian dishes (1)venue menu, read 11 Nov 2026
  • Takes bookingsvenue website, read 11 Nov 2026 · source

Not known yet: dog friendly, kid friendly, kids menu, wheelchair access, vegan options, high chairs, byo, baby change. Ask the venue.

Facts

FactDetail
Address17 Bligh St, Sydney, 2000
AreaSydney City & Inner East
KindRestaurant · Spanish
Websitebalcontapavino.com.au
BookingOnline through OpenTable
Menu read11 Nov 2026 from balcontapavino.com.au
MapOpen in Google Maps

What diners say

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Where this comes from

Allergen answers come from the menu’s labels first, then the listed ingredients, then a model’s judgement checked when unsure. How allergen status is decided.

Questions about Balcon by Tapavino

Does Balcon by Tapavino have gluten-free options?

No dish is marked gluten free as served, from the menu read 11 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is Balcon by Tapavino coeliac friendly?

The venue notes: “Please inform your server if you have any food allergies or special dietary needs.”. Eatcrush reads each venue’s own menu and says where every answer came from. It never calls a dish safe: kitchens share fryers, boards and flour, and menus change. If you have coeliac disease or an allergy, confirm with staff before you order.

Can I book Balcon by Tapavino online?

Yes, through OpenTable: https://www.opentable.com.au/restref/client/?restref=58640&lang=en-AU&ot_source=Restaurant%20website&corrid=fd147043-0872-4195-b118-faccbb7d163c

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