What's not to love about tapas? You don't have to decide on just one dish and risk scoring a dud (making it popular with commitment-phobes) and with everything designed to share, this style of eating dispenses with any 'thou shall not covet thy neighbour's meal' guilt. It's no wonder that every second restaurant in town is jumping on the tapas/mezze/charcuterie/'share-plates' bandwagon.
However, Cantina avoids accusations of trend-following by adopting a bit of an old-school style. The menu features a range of authentic and semi-authentic Spanish and Portuguese dishes, with a few Greek and Moroccan flavours thrown in for good measure: think spicy meatballs, sizzling garlicky prawns and a chickpea salad.
The decor confidently treads the line between trendy and cosy with comfy, bobbly-fabric-covered banquettes and bare polished wooden tables, while the funky, swirly feature wall behind the bar contrasts comfortably with the rustic exposed beams. Sangria is virtually compulsory and gets the big tick as a tasty concoction that won't leave you reeling from excess booze. However, for those who like their liquid refreshment with a bit of burn, Cantina is amassing an impressive collection of tequilas - ideal for a post-prandial margarita, or a hair-curling shot to kick-start the night.
Shelley Tustin
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Mediterranean and Spanish
Signature dish: Lamb and pork meatballs baked with garlic and tomato; paella with calamari, clams, prawns and mussels
Cuisine notes: Mediterranean tapas
Mains: $4-$15
Dessert: $3-$8
Set menu:
14 courses,
$30
Payment accepted: MasterCard, Visa, American Express and EFTPOS
Licensed with bar. Wine is available by the glass.
This venue accepts bookings. Group bookings are supported.
All reviews and ratings are the expressed opinions of our users, and in no way reflects the opinions of yourRestaurants, its staff and its affiliates.
Posted by:
hydroxy
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2 April 2009, 9.15pm
I would recommend this palce
We had a party of 5, and arrived with a booking. We were sat straight to our table, and the place was not over full. We decided to get the $40 banquet. The amount of dishes was definitely enough, even more than enough. The quality was great. Especially the Haloumi with capsicum. Lamb meatballs were average ( depending on your taste). Dips were really good. Chickpea salad ok, but maybe not worth having in a $40 banquet. There was also a salad of pumpkin, pinenuts and cant remember what else, but that was ok too. Overall the food was fairly good, although maybe the $40 price tag is not really warranted for the banquet, well not for us with 5 people. Maybe if you had a party of more than 8 or so, it might be ok. I'm sure if we ordered the same dishes individually each portion size would be smaller. Would recommend to others, however maybe suggest to pick your own dishes, and have a look at what others are having around you before you order.
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Visit: Sun 8 March 2009
Mealtime: dinner
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Posted by:
ArabianPrincess
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14 September 2008, 1.19pm
Must Experience!!!
The food was incredible . I highly recommend the baby spinach salad and calamari! Great food. Going back for sure!!! Men may not like salads, but this will change their minds quick smart.
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Visit: Sun 14 September 2008
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Posted by:
atari
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7 June 2008, 9.29pm
Delicious!
Great selection of tapas, reasonably priced, complimented by delicious sangria.
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Visit: Sat 7 June 2008
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Unregistered user
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3 April 2006, 10.24am
A Real Cantina
This place is just what Oxford Street has been waiting for, a very nice fitout to match the amazing food and sangria, once you get upstairs you just don't want to leave!
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Visit: Mon 3 April 2006
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