We were recommended this spot when visiting, and came for dinner on our first night out. They have…read moreall the classic tapas, and we got quite a few to share along with a pitcher of sangria. The sangria was a little watery for our taste, but not bad. The food came out quickly and we had quite a large spread - jamon, pan con tomate, patatas bravas, pork cheeks, spanish omelette, and calamari. Most of them were good, with my favorites being the pork cheeks, potatoes, and jamon. I would skip the spanish omelette next time as it wasn't quite up to what I was hoping for. Prices were reasonable as well for the portion sizes. Pretty good spot overall but not a must try.

This was one of the recommendations from my friend who's lived in Madrid for the the last 10+…read moreyears. For a chain restaurant, I think it's is close to as good as it gets. They don't take reservations so you have to wait in line, and depending on the time of night, it could take up to an hour wait. We came here on our first night in Madrid - it happened to be just around the corner from our hotel which was super convenient. We had a super late and big lunch that day, so we didn't go until around 11pm. It was a Friday night and we waited about 25min to get a table. It was quite cramped in there, with tables basically on top of each other, though that's typical in Europe. We started with a bottle of red and some small plates including octopus, ceviché, pork with caramelized onions, beef nigiri, etc. In fact, we actually ordered multiple orders of some of them cause they were so delicious! We were so incredibly full with the small plates we didn't get to order many of the other items from their extensive menu. I never thought I'd have room for dessert but when the server said they had hazelnut gelato I knew I had to get it. Well, let's just say we did not waste any of it! Even my husband who's normally not a sweets person ate his fair share cause it was so good! We had a great time there, and the prices were extremely reasonable. We liked it so much that we decided to come back 4 days later for lunch before heading to our next destination - Barcelona!

Delicious food with very friendly staff. The manager, Maria, made every accommodation for my…read moreEnglish speaking friend and me. The cocktails were delicious and the food was well seasoned and thoughtful. Excellent playlist that brought the moody jazz vibe aesthetic.

Por plaza de Espana - Aunque disfrutamos del ambiente y la comida, nuestra camarera se fue a mitad…read morede la comida. La camarera que la reemplazó nos ignoró, probablemente porque éramos estadounidenses. Fuimos educados e intentamos hablar español. Ella fue grosera. Es una lástima que un lugar tan agradable con buena comida se convierta en un sitio al que no queremos volver debido a la discriminación y la ignorancia.

Out for dinner with a former exchange student, and she made the reservation for us. Was not sure…read morewhat to expect, but was surprised to see the Michelin sign at the hostess table. I suspected we were in for a great meal, and I was not disappointed! We were seated, and our drink orders were produced quickly. The restaurant is big, as there is an outdoor dining area, and an upstairs and downstairs dining room. We were seated downstairs, next to a display case with these little statues of an army of servers brining food. But, I did not find their noise level too bad, as we were capable of having a conversation at a normal volume. Since there were 4 in our party, we ordered a selection of their hot and cold small plates to share - ceasar salad, croquettes filled with stew meat, fried clams, and tortilla patatas. The tortilla patatas took the prize for me. Excellent, and I could have eaten more. Next came our main dishes, which we also shared - grilled hake, grilled lamb, and macaroni bolognese. Everything was excellent! We cleared the plates of everything. Amazing experience, and I highly recommend!

We had a lovely group dinner here while in town for the F1 race recently - we were downstairs in a…read moresmall semi-private room which was great so we could all hear each other. Croquettes were a tasty appetizer and everybody seemed happy with their main courses, particularly me (bolognese pasta - yum!) and everyone who ordered the hake loved it. Desserts were also very tasty and our server did a good job keeping up with our large party.

Highly recommend for tapas and drinks!!…read more We found La Gastro on yelp since we were at a cafe close by and wanted to stop for dinner. They open at 9pm and were full for reservations but had a bar table open for the 3 of us. We got a bottle of wine and tapas that were delicious. The liquid cheese croquette was appealing and unique so we tried it. Loved it but it's very rich in flavor. The burrata was a prefect appetizer along with the flatbread we ordered. We also got the mushroom croquette which was the best we had in Madrid! The waiter was actually the bartender and he was awesome. Very friendly and gave us recs on what to order. Overall, well deserved 5 star and would recommend trying this place out! Might want to make reservations if going for dinner since it's so popular and in demand.

Fusion of Spanish, Asian, Middle Eastern and Latin American influences - this is a gastronomical…read moreexperience that blew our minds away. We tried the croqueta - mushroom and Cheese. The Gambas are heavenly - masterly prepared by the chef in front of you. This is exactly why we are in Spain - to experience new things that rock our world

Fun, crowded , cool decorations!! Really cool little place to have drinks and tapas, and yes, you…read moreget a free tapa for each drink. Dinner was amazing too. Make sure you're not scared of being in a crowded place because this place is tiny yet very lively,

supa cute interior-- first madrid eats pâté, octopus, smoked cod toast tapas. yayyyyyyread more

I booked a table for my mom's birthday. We all traveled from France and the US and met there to…read morecelebrate her. The owner was so nice, starting in his emails, and then the day of in person. The experience was amazing. It's a small place, cozy, classy, people dressed up and it feels like a very fancy dinner, the plates are gorgeous, and the prices are super fair. It's a smaller menu, which is how you know it will be delicious. Again, the owner helped us pick, the wine was amazing, food was all excellent, and we had a great family time. I would definitely recommend going for a date night, it's darker in there and feels like the perfect atmosphere for a successful days. Thank you for having us and helping me book online months before! I will happily be back on our next Madrid trip!! Pro-tip: get the fish!!!

Make a reservation! This was exactly what we needed after hours at the Prado - cozy yet upscale,…read moreauthentic but not pretentious. Servers spoke perfect English and helped guide us with food and wine. The bread was seriously incredible - this is the stuff you'll pay $12/loaf for in LA. Yummy roasted potatoes are brought to the table as soon as you're seated. Loved the leeks and the veal pasta. The fish of the day was a tad too fishy but that's more of my personal taste.

La comida deliciosa, el servicio excelente y el ambiente muy tranquilo y agradable. Repetiremos.read more

We had a great meal upstairs in the restaurant. We were delighted to find Very fresh seseafood…read moreaway from the coast. Each delicacy from the sea was lightly seasoned so the flavors inherent in each could truly shine. Best calamari steak I have ever had anywhere and razor clams were a delight. Croquettes were very good too. Good wine and good food at great price in casual, comfy atmosphere. And great service by all the wait staff too. Highly recommend!

This is a go to for sardines, fried cod and octopus. If your into seafood this is great. The…read moremadrono liqueur in an ice cream cone is absolutely worth the entire meal, the service is excellent and the people watching is great via the outdoor seating..

I was so desperate to get something to eat past 10 PM in Madrid. Surprisingly most fast food joints…read morewere closed. I went to three different restaurants - one closed for private party, two others were closing kitchen in less than 30 minutes. I happened upon El Madroño, which more and more felt like a tourist trap. I did visit on a cold night in November 2023, and I did sit outside. This should not be the reason that food is served cold! I ordered oxtail, which came with potatoes. The server recommended this dish. It was tasty, but cold food is not pleasant. I don't normally do this, but I asked the server to heat it up. When he came back, the oxtail was lukewarm and the potatoes were cold. Other menu items were not worth mentioning. They charged us cold hard pan/bread for €1. They do have a great location though. During the dinner, some entertainers were playing music and rapping in Spanish asking patrons for money. The meal was over $60 USD for two people. I won't be coming back.