The food was good, not great but solid. We had the summer salad, the Crujiente de Queso y Tomate,…read morethe Paella de Mariscos and the Lechón Asado (Roasted Suckling Pork). The paella was dry and underwhelming however the roasted pig was amazing, juice and tasty. Service was good and the atmosphere was ok. We ate upstairs in a small dining area. Would return to.

We wanted to eat around siesta time at 4 pm and everything was closed so we finally found this…read moreplace. It was chilly and we were able to get a seat outside next to one of the heaters. The server was nice and took our order fast. We ordered the garlic shrimp and the grilled chicken salad. The garlic shrimp was such a small portion of the small shrimp that you can buy a bunch in a bag at the grocery store for $10 but here you get a few for $20 and that's literally all you get. The salad wasn't fresh and had a few pieces of chicken. We paid $37 for very little food that just tasted ok. So not worth the money.

This was certainly not the cheapest meal of our Spain trip but we felt the dining experience…read morejustified the cost. It was a weekday lunch and we wanted to get away from the main square where all the tourists seemed to congregate. We waited until lunch was served around 1pm and got a nice cozy table in the corner where we could see the kitchen. We were the only diners in the restaurant but the bar up front was pretty busy and festive. We guessed locals probably don't spend this much on lunch but rather go for the tapas and drinks instead up front. We started with the warm leek and scallop cream soup and a roasted pepper salad. The cream soup came in a teapot and was poured over a beautifully seasoned and cooked perfectly scallop and shrimp. I managed to get most of the soup with my spoon otherwise I was ready to lick it up even though we were in public. I don't have anything to compare the cochinillo (suckling pig) to but it was on my list of foods I had to try in Spain. The skin was nice and crunchy while the meat was more fatty than I'd normally like. My wife had the partridge and thought it was pretty good. We got to enjoy a nice quiet lunch to ourselves and overall were happy with the food and service.

Great Argentinian steak. I like the fact that I was able to cook my own meat on the stone. Great…read moreservice as well. I definitely recommend it. Riquísima carne Argentina. Me gusta el hecho de que pude cocinar mi propia carne en la piedra. El servicio es excepcional. Lo recomiendo muchísimo.

Amazing food and service! My parents highly recommended this place when they stumbled in there 3…read morenights before. We arrived in Spain today and we were starving. My dad said we needed to eat there and that we would absolutely love it. OMG! Did we....:) the way the steak was served was amazing. The side dishes were really good too. We had the nachos, mozzarella sticks, French fries, bread and asparagus. The prices were very reasonable and their beer selection was great. The owner greet us and made us feel at home. I highly recommend and if I could give this place 10 stars I would. Our time in Madrid is limited, however we will make sure we eat there again before we leave.

A bit of a splurge but worth it when in Madrid and in the mood for a steak. Located a few blocks…read moreeast of Puerta del Sol, it's nice because there are no hordes of people you have to navigate to find it. This is a place for people who appreciate their food and the experience, not for the tourist masses that are looking to get fed quick and cheap. It is an interesting set up as they have dining rooms on both sides of the street. I was in the one on the east side of the street and taken downstairs into the basement which has the looks of a refurbished ancient cellar. I had a 2 top in the corner to myself with a great view of the room so I could appreciate what everyone else was eating. I had a very civilized time. Frenetic Tapas this is not. There are white linen tablecloths present, a small container of housemade chimichurri, menus on line, great wi-fi service, a full bar and wine list, and menus that are bovine centric. I had an Argentine Negroni (the Argentine nod is due to a splash of Fernet Branca giving it a slight minty taste on the back end) and a glass of affordable, high ranking Tempranillo. These were perfect with the olive and bread starters with EVOO/Spanish vinegar on the table to mix to taste and also served with compounded butter. I was there to eat and the Mollejas (veal sweetbreads) are a must in my opinion. They are listed as a house specialty and come on a charcoal heated sizzle plate served with a side of broad flaked sea salt to finish to taste. Crispy edges and creamy textures throughout with a hit of grilled lemon and they were simply sublime. I also took down an Entraña (skirt steak) that seemed larger than its described 300 grams. Also served on a sizzle plate it was perfectly cooked by some expert grill guys upstairs. To ensure that I ate something with color, I had a salad on the side that I dressed to taste with the EVOO/Spanish vinegar on the table. The service here is friendly, professional, and not overbearing. My meal was about $85 USD which is pricey by typical Madrid eating standards but it was worth it considering the quality, quantity, and variety of what I experienced. I would be happy to go back here again any time I'm in the area!

Absolutely incredible evening- I passed on the starters because I had my eye on main course and…read moresides. I had flap steak with fries and leek confit- beautifully prepared and the steak was the best steak I've ever had in my life- cooked medium rare to perfection. For dessert the Argentinian caramel ice cream and sabayon ice cream I was solo so I went wine by the glass and so reasonable and phenomenal selection The bottle selection equally good and again reasonable price Service was perfect- attentive without being overbearing Go here if you like great steak!

A great experience. Extremely busy restaurant but well orchestrated team of people working save…read moreknowing what to do. Daniel our server did San excellent job taking care of every detail. The ambience couldn't be better, a place to enjoy and experience what is to be in the oldest restaurant in the world. The food, El cochinillo ! Wow! It's an experience.

Sobrino de Botín is the oldest recorded restaurant in the world according the Guiness Book of World…read moreRecords at over 300 years old. What foodie would pass up the opportunity to dine here? When I found out I was coming to Madrid I had to book a table. First things first, my suggestion is book way in advance. This place fills up fast. My friend and I waited too long and the only seating we could get was at 11:15 PM. No big deal though there's plenty of places you can get a light snack in the surrounding area while exploring the city. Walking in, the architecture immediately hits you. Low ceilings, gorgeous old brick, tight dining rooms, it really feels like you stepped back in time. The whole atmosphere is elevated without being stiff. Staff was super friendly and made the experience feel smooth from start to finish. There's also apprently a really nice wine cellar at the bottom I overheard other patrons bragging about. Food wise, I will keep it real, it was good, just not my favorite meal in Madrid. The sangria was solid, definitely one of my highlights. The croquettes were fire. Crispy, creamy, exactly what you want. My friend's seafood casserole was actually really good too, I lowkey wish I went that route. Now the misses. The sautéed vegetables with Iberian ham didn't do it for me. The veggies needed seasoning bad, and the ham leaned a little too salty, so together it just felt off. The suckling pig, the signature dish, was good, but I was not blown away. If I find myself returning here, I would explore other options. After dinner, there was a little show and they let you keep a souvenir menu, which was a nice touch and made the night feel more memorable. Overall I had a solid 3.5 star experience rounded up to 4. Sobrino de Botín is history, it is iconic, and it is worth saying you have been. Just do not expect it to be the best meal of your trip. Hit Botín, soak it in, then go explore the rest of Madrid's food scene, because that is where things really start to shine.

I was shopping nearby and decided to stop by to read the menu (with translation help of course!) -…read morethe workers were really nice and were encouraging me to come in by showing me the food & english menu. There's an à la carte menu & daily menu (22.5 euros for 3 courses). I asked the worker what his favorite dishes and fully trusted his decisions from the daily menu. The daily menu set was definitely worth the price and I loved the selection, especially the steak and cheesecake which was not too sweet at all. The first dish reminded me of tripe and intestines, super yummy as well.

Good food, the meat platter was delicious. Can be shared by 4 people. Calamari was good as well…read more The server was very nice, even she spoke a little English.

A great first meal in Spain! The food was fantastic, and service was even better. Thanks to our…read moreserver, Santiago, who let us shave the ham, gave us a complimentary sorbet drink, and didn't make fun of us when we ordered way too much food, hahah! We don't speak Spanish, but he helped us out with Google Translate and made us feel welcome. Loved that the menu had English titles, very helpful. Overall, I felt like there was a warm atmosphere here. We got eggplant sticks with honey, artichoke with salty ham, and croquettes. Not a bad bite to be found. I can't even pick a favorite; everything was outstanding. Definitely recommend this restaurant! We paid about $65 for everything, including what's mentioned above plus a glass of wine, bread, and olives.

A wonderful steak house well established in the heart of Gran Via.. great quality, service and…read moreatmosphere... highly recommend the special menu at the bar area it's worth every penny... Alejandro service at the bar it's outstanding..!!! Parece tener 2 sucursales, Gran Vía 72 centro y Tetuán 34.. fui al de la Gran Vía.. excelente

I was a little hesitant to stop in here for lunch since it did not appear to have an English menu,…read morebut I was so hungry I stopped anyway. As it turns out, they did in fact have an English version of their menu! The menu had a great variety of appetizers, main courses, and desserts. Although it is focused more on local meats than anything else. I got the 1/2 grilled chicken (1/2 pollo asado) and it was one of, if not the best, meal I've had while in Spain. It was season perfectly, juicy, and just enough food to make me full but not overfill in the hot weather. The waitstaff were friendly but did not speak much English. That being said there is no concern here that they will get your order wrong. They are very good and very efficient at what they do. I highly recommend stopping here for lunch or dinner if in the area!

The trout from the Tormes was really good as were the judias and the patatas. Service was good but…read morevery slow

We had an excellent experience at Posada de la Villa! Very relaxed pace in a beautiful dining room…read more We had the house red wine, which paired well with a roasted pepper salad and the roast lamb. The lamb is so tender and tasty with crispy crust. Highly recommend this restaurant in Madrid!

A Massive Disappointment: Style Over Substance As a…read moreprofessional Chef, I entered Posada de la Villa with high expectations for a masterclass in Spanish cuisine. Unfortunately, the evening was a masterclass in how to alienate a customer. Despite being the very first party seated at 7:45 PM, we were treated as if we were invisible. The service was nonexistent; we watched in disbelief as tables seated long after us finished three courses, paid, and left while we sat staring at an empty table. When the food finally arrived at 8:45 PM, it was an insult to the craft. I ordered the rabbit and rice, only to be served a plate of shards and bones. The rice was undercooked and aggressively seasoned with nothing but salt. The steak was gray and overcooked, and the "branzino" was a meager half-portion served at a premium price. I felt cheated. To top it off, the "historic" charm is a total facade. While the decor is beautiful, the "ancient establishment" vibe is fake--it's just a 20-year-old business in a restored shell. Between the deplorable food quality and the dismissive service, this was a culinary catastrophe. Save your money; this place is all smoke and mirrors. Asked 4 waiters for service, no one speaks English... sad

we took a short walk here after touring the palace and after 12 days of meals with fish or a…read morepaellia we were looking for beef. This little family owned Argentinian restaurant for the bill. We were warmly greeted by the chef owners wife and promptly seated and well cared for throughout. Wonderful white sangria with out empanada followed by a creative salad with goad cheese, fresh greens, strawberry's and walnuts. The rib streak was small as all are in Europe, but tasty. We had a glass of an excellent Malbec with the beef. We highly recommend the local immersion here!

Quite a good representative of the traditional "asador" (rosters) tradition in Spain. Impressive…read moreinterior reproducing a Basque vernacular farm house. With impressive aged steak meet, and fish (super fresh and so well cocked ). All impeccably refined and tasty. The service, quite old school without being solemn, could not be more friendly and caring. Nice and super-professional. Fast and resourceful waiters. If you want yo experience what an asador is like; this is a place not to missed. Only weak point is that everything seems to be a bit not-updated. Not necessarily a bad thing, but I only feel it is not a place I would go regularly.