gypsy tapas house

very hit and miss. the service started off very well, but quickly petered out; getting attention after the mains was a chore. we were served by three people, each increasingly disinterested, the last bordering on surly. i pulled a hair out of one of my dishes as one of the waitresses watched; she said, "is there a question?" i said, "no, there's a hair", and she departed with no further comment. most of our dishes, however, were very tasty, if on the small side. highlights were the paprika calamari, although it was a bit firm, and the artichoke salad. lowlights were a bland, gluey chestnut/beetroot ravioli and a terrible dessert. avoid the raspberries with cointreau and creme meringue; slimy berries (tinned??) float in a watery, flavourless solution, topped with some passable meringue pieces. my friends enjoyed their choc pudding, and we all approved of the deconstructed affogato. themusicwas very good. hey, we may even try again.

been there twice, the food is amazing, love the tapas style, very rustic and cosy.sat outside the second and was engulfed with smoke from bond fire which were meant to keep us warm, eyes were burning which kinda ruined the experience a bit. also have livemusicon some nights.

the livemusicis so different every time i go and this creates a unique atmosphere to everywhere else in freo - i always go with an open mind. the owners are highly considerate of the restaurant atmosphere and have on occasion asked the bands to tone it down to allow patrons to hear each other better. well priced tasty menu, plenty of options and a great spot to go w/ my vegetarian or vegan friends, certain there'll be plenty of choice for them. often served by the owners or equally as friendly staff who come from a range of backgrounds, never had an issue with service. if you like to eat out at vibrant, interesting and energetic places i highly recommend gypsy.

really loved the atmosphere, food and service. will definitely be back again!! walked away full and satisfied. great livemusicand impressed with the selection of cocktails and food.

just right!. turned up at 8pm and luckily there was a table spare. quick service, very polite and cheerful wait staff.
had 7 dishes with a glass of merlot and the missus a glass of ginger beer. livemusicat a suitable volume so we could easily talk. great night out. will recommend it to friends. cheers. k&p rip.

have been to gypsy tapas house twice in the last month and i can highly recommend it! dining inside or outside in a relaxed atmosphere makes for a good night out with friends and family alike. the livemusicplaying outside in the courtyard adds even more ambience to a already warm and lively surrounding. the food is tasty and served soon after you've ordered it. a must try.

friendly staff, livemusicand delicious food - wonderful night out with your loved one or a big group!

loved it - i'll be back again and again. i don't understand what these bad reviews are about.

we had the $45 banquet (why the racist comments about the gypsies giving you the cheapest? we had a huge variety). the food was wonderful and there was so much of it.

our booking was for the 6.30pm and at 8.45pm the waitress actually came and asked us if there are any other options we'd like to try from the menu or have again. we ordered more dishes, mulled wine (soooo good) then tea and coffee. we weren't rushed at all and they happily let us saunter out close to 10pm.

the mulled wine and sangria were the best. staff were attentive, polite, friendly and helpful. food was tasty and plentiful. atmosphere andmusicgreat. we had a table for 7 and we'll all definately be back again. i've already recommended it to more friends.

a unique experience. i have been going to gypsy tapas since they opened some years ago and i have only praise for this establishment. having lived in spain for a few years, i can confidently say that this place has a tasty choice of a variety of dishes both for vegetarians and meat eaters, a fun, relaxed european vibe, complimented with a great selection of local live music. the owners have plently of experience both in australia and overseas, and you only need to talk to them to find this out, as they are very approachable, much unlike other restaurants i have been to. down to earth, definetely. however, it pains me to read some of these "reviews" here because it seems that
a) some people have no idea of what "tapas" are
b) they go to a gourmet restaurant very hungry
c) are too conservative for this restaurant and too old to go out.
d) they don't know how living social vouchers work.

the term "tapa" means literally "lid" in spanish. the sense of the word in this case mean "snack" or "appetizer". gypsy's tapas are bigger than the tapas that are usually served in spain. the beauty with this restaurant is that their tapas are not simply a sardine on a piece of bread, they're gourmet selections, and they're all different and tasty.

if i'm hungry, i am definetely not going to go to a gourmet restaurant and complain after that the meals are too small. i know gourmet restaurants, i have been to a few, and they tend to serve smaller serves than a fish and chip shop. with gypsy tapas, generally three to four tapas will fill me up (and i am a big guy). it's a time to share with others, going out to gypsys, it's not for starving family feed time.

i got into living social this year and i purchased vouchers for many things, one being gypsys, i used them before the due date (which is clearly stated when you buy them) when i rang for my booking two months ago, i had to do it twice, not because they refused me, but because they cannot take too many a week, that was their helpful explanation. they get paid by living social according to how many vouchers they get, at least that's what i understand. gypsys have to make a living. it makes sense. and it's fantastic they're still going strong in their business!

the staff are young, gorgeous, friendly and helpful. and at the very least they smile at you and talk. more than i can say for a lot of eateries in perth. some places have no idea of what "customer service" really means. i also love themusicand i do have tinnitus (google that) so i won't stand next to the speakers if a band is playing. i am a sensible person and i can talk and ask to be seated somewhere else.

atmosphere in a restaurant is something rare and gypsy tapas has it, no matter what people say. it seems that most restaurants are too conservative and up themselves. not to mention pricey! we need more places like this, but i doubt it we will get them, because there is a vision behind the business and that is what creates a unique experience in fremantle.

dinner with the family. i rate this restaurant as the best in fremantle, i give it a 10, the food is most tasty, the service is quick and efficient, we had a voucher and got an amazing deal, paid $39 for $90 worth of tapas, i will definitely be back for more.


-----26 sep, 2011-----

gypsy is definitely the best place for tapas, i'm spanish i know!!, the atmosphere is awesome, they always have good livemusicand paella guru is there cooking every wednesday night!! i give this place a 10

went here on a friday night. one of our party had a voucher she had purchased on the internet. 14 tapas for $30. when we were seated the waiter said it should have been explained on the phone that the voucher couldn't be used as as, that we'd have to go with a 30 per person set menu. he asked if we had any dietary restrictions or allergies. four vegetarians and two who didn't eat fish. this made mma bearing on the food that was bought out, and no alterations were made to the meals, so it was pointless being asked. we pretty much got a whole load of meat dishes. a salad of spinach and hazelnuts was pretty much just a few leaves on a plate with some untoasted hazelnuts.

the meal was not worth $30 per person. it was very basic food, and normally the dishes are $8.50. nothing special going on with this tapas.

plus, themusicwas ridiculously loud, we were sitting outside and couldn't hear each other talk. even when seated directly next to each other we struggled. and we're not a bunch of grumpy old people, we're in our mid 20s.

when we went to pay, the guy at the till didn't account for the voucher, and instead charged us for the voucher, then took that off, but didn't deduct the $30 that the voucher entitled us to.

it was just a really expensive, unimpressive, uninspired dinner, with the added insult of being overwhelmed by too loud music.

fail.

went the same night as "hungry" and had the $40 deal. our food flowed until we where all just stuffed .


-----26 aug, 2012-----

good quality tapas. loved the sardines however wasn't really sure what was going on with the mussels, i scrapped off the topping then enjoyed them. the service was fantastic andmusicvery entertaining. good night had by all.

fun. i love this place - relaxing with a sangria and a variety of awesome food on a sunny saturday afternoon with some livemusicin the background - great time!!

wednesday night was my second visit to this place, and after the first visit, i wasn't in a huge hurry to head back. it's difficult to get a buffet right (they bring dishes out a few at a time), and my first visit left us filled on bread and dip and after 90mins and receiving dribs and drabs, a friend had to practically drag the waiter over and tell him it was just not on. my most recent visit almost 2.5 years later was a different experience. a new menu, same warm atmosphere and livemusicbut this time, the service and frequency of the food had vastly improved. we also had a vegan at the table so they were extremely accommodating, reduced the buffet charge and ensured my sister always had something to pick at. food was delicicious barr the arroz (bland bland bland) and the olive oil and almond meal cake with stone fruit (so damn dry - yuck!). other than that, everything else was great, sangria was flowing,musicin rhythm, and the owners kids shuffling around helping with service - cute!! awesome night, just remember to stay visible to the wait staff or you will experience a foodless and drinkless lull!

good food, but rotten experience. i've been here a couple of times, and i've never been terribly impressed.

the food's pretty good (one particular tapas dish i had last time was excellent), but really quite expensive for what you get, lousy service, andmusicso loud it's impossible to hear if there's a band playing: it's really not a venue suitable for anything other than acoustic music, but they keep getting electric bands in and drowning out any conversation.