Really friendly and fast service (English was available)…read more Cozy, relaxed vibe with decor that promotes eco-consciousness. The cheeseburger and "parmesan" croquetas were delicious. The burger was so big and juicy!

Only a block away from the cacophony of the Gran Via, this vegan spot was barely noticeable from a…read morelow-key alley because Jamie W and I passed right by it before discovering its location. They probably prefer it that way because the quiet vibe appeared to be part of the ambiance they're seeking here. We just found it by chance on Google Maps as an alternative to the beef-heavy eateries in the neighborhood. We just felt a need to eat healthier. The menu was small and appetizing, and we treated ourselves to two 3,5€ glasses of Zafra Blanco, a crisp Spanish white wine that freshened our palates. We started our meal with a complimentary helping of a "creamy" beetroot dip accompanied by lightly crisped pita chips (Photo 7). Next came the 12€ Spinach and "Parmesan" Croquettes, six lightly fried, falafel-like spheres drizzled with cashew nut mayo (Photo 8). They provided the ideal bites. Jamie went for their signature 15€ Moroccan Bowl with corn couscous, beetroot falafel, sweet potato, spinach, cherries, pickled cucumber, tomato, and fresh dates drizzled with mint yogurt sauce (Photo 6). It was quite a cornucopia of flavors that meshed quite well together with the falafels the particular standout. I decided to go for the 8€ Brochette of "Chicken" with chunks of zucchini and onion and satay sauce over a bed of sweet potato noodles (Photo 9). I'm not sure what the "chicken" was, but the flavor and texture was surprisingly spot-on. At the same time, I'm glad I limited myself to one skewer because I wanted to save room for dessert and the 4€ bottle of sparkling Green Apple Cider (Photo 4). Jamie and I settled on the delightful 6,5€ Tiramisu Cake dusted with Cocoa and swirled with Toffee (Photo 10). We finished our meal with 2€ cups of Cortado with the right amount of warm, steamed milk (Photo 5). FOOD / DRINK - 4 stars...really well-turned vegan fare with no flavor compromises AMBIANCE - 4.5 stars...quiet and mellow befitting the food SERVICE - 4 stars...attentive TOTAL - 4 stars...definitely an alternative to consider among Madrid's culinary riches RELATED - Exploring Madrid? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/kiJx8rRkMB

I had such a wonderful meal at this little place in Toledo. I wasn't expecting to find a vegetarian…read morerestaurant in this small little town, but I guess with the amount of tourism the place gets it makes sense. I had the spaghetti with vegetable Bolognese and it was excellent. Perhaps even more, the sangria was amazing. One of the best glasses of wine I've ever had. It was a quiet evening, as I was one of the few in the restaurant, but service was attentive and impeccable.

Excellent place for vegetarian and vegan food. Service is good. Food is tasty and price is…read morereasonable

THE. BEST. FOOD. EVER. IN. SEGOVIA! I can't emphasize how good the food is here it really is a…read morehidden gem. As a Lebanese person myself, the food is some of the best and most traditional lebanese food I have ever had in my life, even compared to restaurants in Lebanon. We came after our tour and were greeted by super nice service in a very authentic restaurant! We were pretty hungry, but when I tell you the food is amazing, the food is AMAZING. We ordered basically half of the menu and everything was perfectly cooked and seasoned! They had the best cheese rolls i have ever had in my life and their mains like the shistawouk chicken were wonderful paired with their homemade toum garlic sauce and homemade bread. And the amazingness didn't stop with desert; they had the BEST warm brownie with ice cream and traditional cheesecake with Lebanese topping it was WONDERFUL. 100 PERCENT RECOMMEND!! I can't emphasize how delicious the food was here any more you just have to try it yourself it is such a hidden gem and so underrated!!

Just fabulous. Period. Delicious. Great views. Go. Go. Go. Amazzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzing food.read more

Vegans rejoice! Fresh, clean, healthy, delicious food in a friendly spot. I prefer plants, aim for…read morewhole food, plant-based, and add seafood and the occasional egg. Let's say dining out in Madrid left me with a kinda monotonous diet. Pura Vida is a no joke vegan place, they even have vegan cheeses! (Which, frankly, I pass on but it's great to have options.) Menu: Pizzas, salads, sandwiches, specials, starters. Staff: friendly and charming. We will be back!

After a long evening of drinking, we needed a casual, late-night meal. We stopped in just after…read more11pm for some pizza. They were totally full when we arrived, and seemed to not want to let us know that there would likely be tables available soon. We asked to do take-out, which they enthusiastically obliged; 3 minutes after we ordered, many tables freed up. Lol. We got a barbacoa pizza and a vegetable pizza (each €14). The pizza came out in about 10 minutes. Both were tasty, especially the vegetable pizza, which had wonderfully marinated vegetables (peppers, zucchini, mushrooms and onions). The barbacoa was nice too, having vegan bacon, corn, and BBQ sauce. Solid spot for vegan pizza and other casual foods but done creatively and with class. Recommended.

Top-notch vegan Spanish cuisine and one of the best meals we had in Madrid…read more We arrived at 8pm right at opening on a Saturday night without a reservation. We were told we could dine in if we were done by 9:15pm -- no problem. There's a 10% increase in price if you sit out on the street, which is worth it, as it's very nice out there. My wife & I ordered 3 dishes to share, which was more than enough. We got: -Avocado tartare, quinoa, mango chutney and arugula (€11). This dish was the perfect appetizer. Fluffy quinoa along with avocado is the main part of the dish, with plenty of arugula and delectable mango sauce that never becomes too sweet. Wonderful dish. -Heura chorizo with verdejo wine (€11.50). This was the standout dish for us. The heura sausage was impeccably spiced, quite smoky, and complex, served with roasted potatoes and peppers, and served in a remarkable verdejo wine sauce that we needed some bread to pop it up with. Amazing flavours all round. -Catalan-style rice with 'butifarra' (€13.50). This was advertised as "like paella", so we gave it a try. The sausage is Beyond Meat but wonderfully spiced that I didn't recognize it. The rice is cooked and spiced beautifully with saffron, with lots of small chunks of red and green peppers. The dish also came with a sublime orange-y yellow sauce of some sort that was the perfect accompaniment to the rice and sausage. Phenomenal dish. All in all, just fantastic vegan food that is worth going out of your way to try and planning for (you might need a reservation). Service is decent -- the usual nonchalant, not-in-a-hurry Spanish service. Highly recommended.

Another fantastic vegan spot in surprisingly vegan-friendly Madrid. We stopped her for a leisurely…read morelunch and were impressed by everything we had. We shared the Chickweed, marinated asparagus, breaded artichoke and Romesco sauce appetizer (€9) to start, a wonderfully curated dish with perfectly breaded and fried artichokes (not too oily), impeccably marinated asparagus and some leaves (chickweed), with a fantastic Romesco sauce. Fantastic starter. Then we shared two mains -- the Bolognese Lasagna (€13) and Shimenji Mushooms Long Sandwich (€12.5). The lasagna was extremely decadent, smothered in smoked bechamel sauce -- the inside had seitan, some veggies, a passata (tomato) sauce, and served with some parmesan-like crackers. This was almost a bit too over-the-top, but in small amounts (split between two of us), it worked well. The sandwich was simple but excellent -- wonderfully textured shimenjis carry this dish, along with the vegan garlic mayo, fresh arugula and tomato. The bread was fresh and fluffy too. Very friendly service. Great place to hang out and enjoy a long, leisurely meal. Highly recommended.

This place is amazing! I am not vegan/vegetarian. But I came with a vegan and vegetarian to…read moreaccommodate their dietary needs. And this food is just impeccable. Simple, basic, rich yet complex. I had the menu of the day. For just €12.50. For starters, there was a scramble tofu, just so rich in Delicious seasonings. Then for the main course I had grandma's lentils. Hearty and deep. And the Keylime dessert with a cream made of sunflower oil! The drink was watermelon water with cardamom. Give this place a try!

This was one of my favorite restaurants in Madrid! I love to see a fully vegan menu and options to…read morechoose. I had a reservation the first visit but realized I didn't need one so I did not do it again on my second visit. The first time I tried the MAD signature burger which was fantastic! I love the sauce on the burger and on the side. The Cajun fries were good although labeling them as Cajun is a stretch. The chicken sandwich was also very good and the sweet potato fries were to perfection. Again great sauce on the sandwich. For all the food with or without the sauce it has flavor which I truly appreciate! The cookies and cream dessert was tasty and kind of reminded me of key lime pie. Service was great as they are quick and very attentive. I like the restaurant vibe and it was not noisy and had a great music. Overall I really enjoyed the food here and would've ate here everyday if I could.

Amazing food, friendly service, a must try for all, but especially vegans! Craft beers and cidar,…read morejuice s for the kids. Large portions, don't be afraid to share.

Such a great little restaurant in the most perfect setting. Right next to the cathedral!…read more The interior is charming. Flowers painted in the walls make you feel like you are in an English Cottage garden. Crisp white vintage linens make it feel extra special. Easy to call and make reservations for dinner. Super friendly service from that phone call to saying goodbye after our meal. When we arrived we were treated so nicely. Menus are in Español but easy to work through with my Spanglish. A young man took our drink order - an excellent beer selection - then a young woman came to answer some questions and to take our order. The food was served in the perfect sequence and in a timely manner. All dishes were very tasty and large portions. Starters were a pumpkin & carrot soup along with an avocado, grapefruit, corn, hard boiled egg, green salad. My husband and I shared both with him eating the egg so the salad was now vegan. Mains were the veggie lasagna for him and tofu & spinach spaghetti for me. Both served hot and delicious. I liked the tofu grilled on my pasta. The two women checked on us, visited and treated us as if we were long time customers and so happy to have us there. Definitely recommend this place. Especially if you are vegan or vegetarian.

Eat there twice in my two day stay in Segovia. Very highly recommend it! We are vegetarians and…read morethis is only one of two options we found in Segovia. They do have plenty of meat options but they also have a very nice assortment of vegan and vegetarian options. We very much enjoyed the tofu dish and the chop suey dish, we also enjoyed the veggie corquettes. The prices are great and so is the service. Great find.