Comments on: HOT: MoVida Aqui, Level 1, 500 Bourke St, Melbourne

By: Mat from Melbourne Restaurant

Mat from Melbourne Restaurant — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 00:18:44 +0000

Was going over a lot of food blogs trying to get a clearer idea of what makes people passionate about a restaurant and Frank Camorra and Movida were always at the top of people’s mind here in Australia.

It’s like the ‘old’ and ‘modern’ spanish cuisine is in his ‘blood’ and in ‘all his senses’ from being born and raised in his initial years in Spain.

Many chefs have gone and studied cooking in Spain, but still there is something missing. And yet Movida has been able to capture the soul of spanish food for Australians.

Wondering what could it be and if an Aussie born chef can produce another Movida.

By: Jetsetting Joyce

Jetsetting Joyce — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 07:24:30 +0000

Hi Photoj

Sounds like you had the perfect MoVida meal – both the anchoa and the rice dish I had on my visit were the highlights. Although next time I’m definitely saving room for dessert.

Jetsetting Joyce

By: photoj

photoj — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 07:12:35 +0000

Had a great meal including paella which you can’t get at the other Movida’s. Was done very nicely too although the wait was a little long (longer than it takes to cook). The wonderful anchoa kept me very happy as usual!

By: Libby

Libby — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 14:06:28 +0000

Hot!

My boyfriend and I rocked up to MoVida Aqui not long ago having not made a booking and they were able to sit us at a table immediately. Of course, the fact that we were there pretty early (around 5ish) helped too

By: Jetsetting Joyce

Jetsetting Joyce — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 10:20:11 +0000

Hi Emily

I didn’t realise that you had to order a set meny for 6 or more people, that’s a good tip. The menu at MoVida Aqui is so comprehensive that I’d rather pick my own dishes.

Jetsetting Joyce

By: Emily

Emily — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 01:05:10 +0000

Looks like you had a great meal! I enjoyed our meal at Aqui but would have preferred if we could have ordered what we wanted rather than having to have the set menu. I think that when I go back I will make sure it is in a group of less than 6 so we can order at will – better value as well!

Am very keen to try the flan con pestinos, I almost ordered it but settled on chocolate mousse instead…
.-= Emily´s last blog ..Isthmus of Kra: not your standard Thai =-.

By: Jetsetting Joyce

Jetsetting Joyce — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 21:33:37 +0000

Hi Vee

I think I made a booking a week or two in advance at MoVida Aqui, and the best thing was I could book for any time, not just for the set sitting times of 6/630 and 8/830. It certainly won’t take three months. I suspect that if you’re happy sitting at the bar and there’s only two or three of you, you could probably get away with not booking at all.

I am already dreaming about trying out the rest of the menu at MoVida Aqui. My experience there was simply excellent.

Jetsetting Joyce

By: Vee @ Munching (in) Melbourne

Vee @ Munching (in) Melbourne — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 21:10:42 +0000

I totally know what you mean, I waited three months (!) for my reservation at Movida, and then had dinner a week later at Movida Next Door that was just as good. Just got back into Melbourne, so must give Movida Aqui a try very very soon – how far in advance should a booking be made? I actually really want to go today haha…