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La Pinta

791 High St, Reservoir VIC 3073, Australia

Recommended by 19 people

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791 High St, Reservoir VIC 3073, Australia

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+61 492 818 032
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 5:00 – 11:00 PM Wednesday: 5:00 – 11:00 PM Thursday: 5:00 – 11:00 PM Friday: 5:00 – 11:00 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About La Pinta

Reservoir gets inner-north caliber dining without the trek or the inflated bill. Step off High Street and the room hums with Latin rhythms and charcoal smoke. Patrons grab perches around the communal U-shaped bar, watching the kitchen work right in front of them over open coals. The blackboard tapas rotation shifts with the market haul—think charred skewers, rich pork chop cut through with sharp acid, and blistered cabbage. Order house-made sourdough, fill a carafe of wine straight from the tap, and finish with a wedge of baked basque cheesecake.

  • Open-Fire Cooking: An open kitchen turns out skewers, steaks, and daily tapas over live charcoal in view of the room.
  • U-Shaped Bar Seating: Seats curve around the open kitchen for front-row views of food prep and pours of house wine on tap.
  • Daily Blackboard Tapas: Evolving blackboard offerings spotlight seasonal market produce, sourdough, and rich cuts balanced by bright acidity.
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Why Choose La Pinta

Inventive market tapas, open-counter energy, and genuine hospitality in Reservoir.

  • Inner-City Quality at Local Value

    A daily blackboard menu built around seasonal availability and off-cuts delivers inventive dishes without inner-city price tags.

    A Reservoir staple without inner city prices.

    Good Food Good Mood

  • Rotating Market-Driven Blackboard Tapas

    The kitchen crafts an ever-changing tapas roster driven strictly by fresh market produce and inventive cuts.

    They had a great selection of tapas with a rotating menu that changes daily based on seasonal produce.

    Christian and Jade Veloso (The Velosos)

  • Engaging Open-Kitchen Counter Seating

    Counter seating wrapped around the open kitchen lets diners watch cooking over charcoal while taking in vibrant Latin rhythms.

    One of the things I enjoy most is being able to see the whole cooking process from the side — it makes the dining experience feel very authentic and engaging.

    Ella Kuang

  • Wines on Tap by Glass or Carafe

    House wines served straight from taps by the glass or carafe complement the energetic counter-dining atmosphere.

    Great wines - especially love the wines on tap that you can get by the class or carafe.

    Ashley Anderson

  • Welcoming Atmosphere Like a Mate's Home

    Warm, attentive hospitality creates an unhurried, welcoming setting where patrons feel instantly looked after.

    It’s like walking into a long lost mates place and catching up like nothings changed.

    Trishen Moodley

  • Unpretentious Northern Charm

    A relaxed neighbourhood gastrobar energy transports guests away from suburban routine without any dining pretension.

    Beautiful, interesting food without any pretence.

    Jack Kos

Seasonal tapas and charcoal-grilled dishes from the daily blackboard

  • Steak

    The steak was also delicious.

    Ella Kuang

  • Stuffed Mussels

    The broad beans, stuffed mussels, and Spanish omlette are phenomenal.

    Mitchell Ford

  • Beef Heart Skewer

    I’m not a big fan of entrails but the beef heart was delicious, with a hint of cumin.

    Mashi_soyo

  • Spoia Lorda Pasta

    Their pasta is a must order. Al dente stuffed pasta served with a creamy mushroom sauce.

    Mashi_soyo

Other favorites

Breads, sides, desserts, and tap carafes to round out your visit

  • Housemade Sourdough

    For $55pp you get a four course meal—starting from housemade sourdough bread to their iconic basque cheesecake.

    Good Food Good Mood

  • Basque Cheesecake

    Basque cheesecake is a must! Don’t forget the cream.

    Trishen Moodley

  • Tap Wine Carafe

    And a carafe of one of the many tasty boozy elixirs is all the encouragement one needs to be merry with one's neighbours at the bar and order second helpings.

    Mitchell Ford

  • Cabbage Salad

    butter milk cabbage salad with walnuts that paired perfectly with the steak

    Michael T

Beyond the menu

Attentive hospitality, communal counter dining, and flexible banquet accommodations that make Reservoir feel like home.

  • Warm hosting while waiting for tables

    Guests waiting for walk-in seating are hosted attentively with drinks at the bar and seamless service until their table is ready.

  • Full-view open kitchen cooking

    Chefs prepare and cook dishes directly in view of counter patrons, offering an engaging view of the whole cooking process.

  • Thoughtful banquet dietary accommodations

    Large tables and celebratory groups ordering banquets receive custom vegetarian counterparts alongside generous communal dishes.

  • Carafes of wine on tap at the counter

    Counter guests can order house wines on tap served by the carafe to share convivially with fellow diners.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you need a reservation, or can you walk in?

Walk-ins are welcomed, particularly for smaller groups, though tables fill up quickly during peak hours and waiting may be required. Bookings and structured set menus are generally reserved for larger parties.

What style of food is served?

The menu changes frequently based on seasonal produce and daily blackboard features, spotlighting shareable tapas plates, housemade bread, and specialties like offal skewers, seafood, and basque burnt cheesecake.

How do portion sizes and ordering work?

Plates are modest, tapas-style share dishes designed so you can sample a wide variety of flavours, or you can opt for a multi-course set menu if visiting with a group.

Are vegetarian diets and dietary restrictions accommodated?

Yes, set menus and individual courses can accommodate dietary requirements, including vegetarian options.

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