Arandel was a delightful find a few blocks south of Plaza Mayor. The day we were there it looked…read morepopular with most tables filled with people having a great time sampling the tasty treats from the kitchen and consuming libations of a bit higher quality than the neighboring local bars. Arandel is a great place for a leisurely business lunch or as more than one couple proved...date night....or is that date day? The tapas that came with the drinks were surprisingly good with our favorite being the paella. Bright and shiny, clean and comfy, fun and relaxing....you could do worse in the tourist area than Arandel.

After a long drive from Madrid this was such a great stop. The ensalata mixta was awesome. And we…read morehad a calamari type dish that was also wonderful. Portions are huge so don't over order. We fed three hungry people with just two dishes.

Stunning. Beautiful. Even my fussy kiddo ate tapas that we didn't order for him. Little fried…read morechicken meatballs, perfect croquetas and more. Beautiful white in white bar and restaurant. Loved.