Big Papi's Cocina

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   Sarah

   Gold Coast

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on February 21, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   If you're looking for a restaurant that truly delivers on every front, this place is an absolute gem! From the moment I stepped through the door, I was blown away by the welcoming atmosphere and impeccable setup. The ambiance was simply perfect, with just the right amount of lighting, decor, and music that set the mood for a relaxed yet elevated dining experience. Now, let's talk about the food—phenomenal doesn’t even begin to cover it. Every dish was a masterpiece, beautifully presented, and bursting with flavor. You can tell that they use only the freshest ingredients, and the chef’s creativity really shines through in every bite. It’s the kind of food that makes you want to savour every bite and wish you could have more. The service was top-notch. The staff were incredibly friendly, attentive, and went above and beyond to make sure we felt taken care of without being intrusive. They really made the entire experience feel personal, and that level of care made all the difference. The location was just as impressive, adding to the overall experience with its charm and convenience. Whether you’re there for a casual meal or celebrating something special, this place is perfect for any occasion. I cannot recommend this restaurant enough! Every detail was considered, and it shows. If you’re in the area, do yourself a favour and visit—you won’t regret it!!
   

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   Mick

   Gold Coast

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 20, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This was our first visit to Big Papi's Cocina, but we are definitely keen to go back many times. The attentive and highly informative service by our friendly waiter, Jokin, got everything off on the right footing, and then the superb quality of the food made for a very pleasant dining experience. We could not speak more highly of this restaurant.
   

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   rod

   Gold Coast

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on February 15, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Fabulous service and great food. Well presented and good value for money. Would Absolutely recommend. Excellent
   

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   Matt

   Sydney

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on February 14, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The staff were awesome! Quality & taste of food was amazing. We were very impressed & will be returning on special occasions. Thanks, we had such a special night.
   

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   Phil

   Brisbane

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 30, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great seasonal food that was sourced locally. The chef was truly passionate about his craft and personally visited the table and openly discussed the menu.
   

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   Peter

   Gold Coast

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 18, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Best paella I’ve ever eaten. Proper authentic Spanish food. I could could not fault anything. Do yourself a favour, you won’t regret it!
   

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   PJ

   Gold Coast

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 27, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 4

   I want to preface by saying we went on what appeared to be a busy night when the team was shortstaffed. I do appreciate that this can be challenging. I don't usually give feedback, but there were quite a few things that took this from what could have been a great meal, to a so-so one. We booked for 5:30pm and arrived 5 minutes after. There seemed to be some confusion with our booking and then had to wait for a while for them to get our table ready. We were shown to a table in the back room which was lovely and perfect given we had our 4 year old with us (4 adults and 1 child). We looked over the menu and when we went to order the waiter was quite rude. He spoke down to us and asked if we had ever eaten there before (this is after we had given our order) and told us we had not ordered enough food and tried to tell us that we had to order more and should also get the Paella. We had actually had a snack at a food truck about 90 minutes earlier so weren't looking for a huge dinner, so my husband informed him, and made it clear we were ordering things that we knew our 4 year old could eat. We also asked for table water which hadn't been brought, which finally arrived around 20 minutes after being seated. The food came out in quite a strange order (guac then ceviche, then corn, then empanda then tostadas) with big gaps between arriving. We had ordered a bowl of chips that my 4-year-old had specifically requested, and at the end of the other dishes we got up to ask about these and they were reordered for us. The waiter said he was not sure what had happened as he remembered repeating these back to us, but did not apologise. Most of the dishes were very good, but the service and lack of apology did let it down. Hope the service improves over time.
   

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   Shenaye

   Sunshine Coast

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on October 27, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Amazing food and service, everything was great would definitely go back!
   

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   Keely

   Brisbane

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on October 20, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Fantastic food and cocktails, with amazing, friendly service. Will definitely be back.
   

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    Fiona

    Sydney

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Food was so delicious!! Great service and friendly staff. Will definitely be back again.
    

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