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    4.1 (70 reviews)
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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups

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    Kelly S.

    This was our favorite place to eat in Madrid, hands-down. Florentine and Jonathan treated us with such kindness and great hospitality. The food was superb and the menu featured many authentic local Spanish dishes. We enjoyed this spot so much. That way you came back several days in a row. I highly recommend Casa Alberto !! I loved the tomato, tuna salad, artichokes, and shrimp, stuffed red peppers.

    Connie O.

    If you have a chance to peruse other reviews you will see that everyone is in agreement that this is a must visit for Madrid. Open late so that you can enjoy a late meal, this place is always bustling. This restaurant has been open since 1827! It is a testament to the quality of food that it continues to be a frequently visited location. I ordered the tail stew (oxtail) and it was chef's kiss. Very tender, very tasty and well worth the visit. Their sangria was light and fresh and paired perfectly with the meal. If in Madrid, be sure to stop by.

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    Mariana S.

    Delicious! We ended up sitting near the bar because we didn't know that the dining area was for reservations only, but the bar menu was very extensive. Delicious tapas and their homemade vermouth was lovely.

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    Erica Y.

    One of our favorite places in Madrid! Ambience: hectic, fun, lively, and a mix of locals and eager tourists. Service: extremely slow. LOL. Truly. Really. Slow. Expect to spend a lot of time waiting, and don't hesitate to waive down the waiter for what you need or a check if your food is coming. Food: authentic and delicious. Lots of various meats we didn't expect like tripe, and veal. We loved the tripe soup, and the artichokes were great too. Tips: Get a reservation in advance!!! It'll make your experience much better and you'll get a more full menu. If you can't get a reservation, you can still wait in line, and get a slightly abbreviated tapas menu! Come before rush hour and get there by 7:30!

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    Ariana M.

    Madrid Must If there's one taberna you have to visit in Madrid, it's Casa Alberto. This place was founded in 1827 and you can tell that they perfected the craft. Each dish is expertly crafted and transcends all expectations you may have of a tavern. We started off our meal with free pork rinds with our drinks (super traditional of Spanish restaurants). As we sipped into our good vibes, we knew we had to try the bonbons of blood sausage. If you've been following us long enough, you'll know we love blood sausage. This plate however changed the game for us. They managed to mix the blood sausage with a perfectly peanut exterior and added a tiny sauce that sealed the deal for us. This was next level and I'm not sure why I've never had this before. Who would have thought of adding nuts to morcilla?! Of course, we also got some other classics like the croquetas, tortilla and the callos a la madrileña. I loved sitting at the bar because we had the bartender explain how to dig into the snails and even gave us some vermut on the house. After all they are known for their vermut. If you're in Madrid. Skip all the other tabernas and run here. Pincho de Tortilla - 4.25 Portion of Omelette Croquetas Caseras de Jamón - 12.80 Homemade Iberian Ham Croquettes Bombones de Morcilla - 12.00 Bonbons of Blood Sausage Caracoles a la Madrileña - 17.50 Madrilenian Snails Callos a la Madrileña - 21.50 Madrilenian Tripe

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    Ekaterina P.

    This Place is a must! We stopped there today for lunch and we were more than happy to pick the place. We came at the very busy time and had to wait about 10-15 min, but the bartender served us wine and olives while we waited. The food is amazing! So tasty and portions are perfect. Their recipes for common dishes like Russian salad and sardines was amazing. The server was great!

    Ann G.

    Festive atmosphere, make sure to sit by the spigot on the left by the entrance. Love coming here, tasty tapas with your drinks, and attentive staff.

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    Bruce K.

    Maybe I should have waited longer to be served before giving up in the taverna side of Casa Alberto. I did step up to the bar and the bartender said that he would come by my table soon to take my order. Well, that didn't happen for another ten minutes. At that point, I gave up. Maybe next time. A shame, too. One of the oldest restaurants in Madrid.

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    Roberto Y.

    Really good food! We had lunch at the bar (standing). The bar tender was very amicable. The food was delicious. The Patatas Bravas were awesome. We had a baguette with Calamari (don't remember the name). It was delicious. The bartender give us some samples of pig ears. Very good seasoning and flavors. Casa Alberto is on Calle de las Huertas. This is a a street with many tapas places. There is a good vibe in the area. Casa Alberto did not disappoint. If you are in the area give it a try

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    Absolutely fantastic stop. Really old tavern even for Madrid standards. Locals drink a vermut. Highly recommend!

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    This is a MUST Stop!! Everything on the menu is amazing!! The service is incredible and fast!

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    Awesome food and experience!!! We went twice and sat at the bar....don't miss the in house made Vermouth!

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    Had an excellent tapas collection. Great space. Vibrant and warm. Fast service and braid options for drink and food.

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    Great ambience! The bellman at our hotel recommended this bar. Great decor! Delicious chicken wings with "secret sauce"!

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    Small, intimate, lots of history. Staff was friendly and the food was tasty. The vermouth was refreshing and not overly spicy; great taste.

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    I knew I wanted the pork belly stew (callos a la madrileña) so I told the waiter to choose a starter for me.

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    Pez Tortilla

    Pez Tortilla

    4.2(59 reviews)
    1.3 kmMalasaña

    We got here right when it opened at 12PM on Sunday. There were about 12 patrons when things got…read moresettled. When we left at 12:45 PM, every table was filled with a few patrons waiting to sit/stand. When you get in, have some people grab a seat while one person goes to the front to order. Their tortillas are sold by the piece, which is one sixth of a giant circular frittata. They also sell croquettes in pairs and there's a discount for getting 8. Most patrons got the original, which is egg + potato. We tried the Brie, which was a crowd pleaser. Cheesy and eggy, with bites of cooked potato for texture. Also, got a goat cheese + caramelized onion one that was more goat cheese than onion. Would sub this one out if I come back. Got 4 jamon and 4 carrilerra (cheeks) croquettes. I thought they were medium sized based on the other Madrid croquettes we had. All croquettes we had on this trip were great, and these were certainly on par. I can see why Pez Tortilla is so popular with many locations. It's a hearty meal at a very affordable price.

    Pez Tortilla - you cannot miss this place anytime you visit Madrid. Ordered their classic tortilla,…read moreham croquettas, vermut & beer. Their classic tortilla is runny creamy flavorful and delicious. Their croquettas were amazing.. we tried both the ham and mushroom ones and both were amazing. Their vermut was refreshing and tasty. Service is very quick and staff is friendly. It is a local fav spot cos we saw many friends just hanging out enjoying their tortillas beer and having a good time. A fantastic place to try the spanish tortillas. Highly recommend.

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    Pez Tortilla - Brie trufa jamón - Brie Truffle Jamon Tortilla

    Brie trufa jamón - Brie Truffle Jamon Tortilla

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    Entre Santos - Grilled octopus

    Entre Santos

    4.8(75 reviews)
    0.9 kmChueca

    My mom and I found this gem on TripAdvisor and decided to give it a try, and wow, we are so glad we…read moredid! From the moment we walked in, the staff was beyond friendly and welcoming, and the atmosphere was vibrant, lively, and fun. I ordered the sangria, which was honestly the best I had in Madrid, while my mom enjoyed a lovely glass of wine. We started with the padrón peppers, burrata with tomato salsa, and patatas bravas -- every single dish was packed with flavor and absolutely delicious. For the main course, we had the beef with chimichurri and butter, and OMG... it was phenomenal. Everything was cooked perfectly, and all the flavors complemented each other so well. To finish the night, we shared the chocolate dessert and the "Love Chueca" cocktail, which was incredible and the perfect ending to an amazing meal. Couldn't recommend this restaurant enough. Amazing food, fantastic drinks, wonderful staff, and such a great atmosphere. We'll definitely be back next time we're in Madrid!

    My favorite meal/experience during our visit to the wonderful city of Madrid. Many reviews highly…read morepraised the tapas so we decided to see if we could get in. As foreigners, we arrived earlier than the locals which worked out well. By the time we finished there was a crowd waiting outside. We loved the casual atmosphere and the elevated flavors of the tapas. The wine was perfect and we chose just the right amount of dishes that complimented one another. We felt like this was someplace special and were happy to have experience it.

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    Entre Santos - Bartender makes killer drinks

    Bartender makes killer drinks

    Entre Santos - Stuffed portobello mushrooms with goat cheese and crusted with coconut with a mango purée

    Stuffed portobello mushrooms with goat cheese and crusted with coconut with a mango purée

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    Rose and verajo

    Sidrería Alareira - Wonderful fideuá

    Sidrería Alareira

    4.3(9 reviews)
    1.4 kmPalacio

    Friendly locals spot with ice cold beverages and boisterous conversation. The proprietor offered me…read moresome fideuá and what a treat it was. If you want to escape the bustle of Plaza España and enjoy some local flavor, stop in.

    Ok, This is one of those places locals go to, since the facade isn't the most inviting for…read moretourists. You can tell by looking around, the place was emptyish while the tapas places nearby and across the street were full. We actually went inside the restaurant across this place, it was touristy and extremely expensive, we thought, this is not the experience we wanted. We left and entered the Sidreria. Here goes nothing... Here is the lowdown: it is CHEAP, LARGE PORTION sizes, DELICIOUS, super FRIENDLY (bar tender did Everything and was really nice to us. It helped that I speak spanish though) and were you get FREE TAPAS with your drink. Tell me when was the last time you got free tapas in a touristy bar? We ordered a Tinto de Verano (red wine, lemon soda and splash of vermouth) and it was great, cost about 2 euros or so! the only beer though, was San Miguel, but it tastes much better from tap than bottle, we repeated our orders shortly after downing the first batch. The free tapa came as a surprise, we had ordered several (including fried calamari already, and a tortilla) portions again, were cheap and huge. We were full then. At the next round of drinks, another free tapa came. I was surprised again and as a sign of respect, we ate it all again. No comments. A plate of peanuts and soft bread topped with a mayo/potato/fake crab meat. It looked so simple but it was so good! That's when they got me. Simple-delicious (like the tomato on bread and Olive oil) that's it. I was sold and happy we decidedly to enter.

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    Sidrería Alareira - Sangria and tapas... We loved them!

    Sangria and tapas... We loved them!

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    Sidrería Alareira - Calamares fritos y tortilla. Muy bueno y porciones grandes por el precio.

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    Calamares fritos y tortilla. Muy bueno y porciones grandes por el precio.

    Malaspina - Tarta de chocolate

    Malaspina

    4.2(229 reviews)
    0.3 kmSol

    I've been visiting Malaespina for over a decade -- from my time living in Madrid to every trip back…read more-- and one thing has never changed: it's easily one of the best spots in Madrid for a no-frills, delicious tapas meal and amazing sangria. The quality of the food has remained consistent for the 10 years I've been visiting! Tucked away just off Sol, Malaespina is the epitome of a classic Madrid taverna. The inviting, unpretentious atmosphere, the cozy charm, the prices, the energy -- it's hard to capture it all in words. There's a certain magic at Malaespina. The tavern has been around for hundreds of years, and I often wonder what it was like a century ago. I'm always amazed that such a gem exists in the heart of Madrid, a city center filled with tourist traps. Malaespina draws both locals and tourists -- and for good reason. The food quality to price ratio is unbeatable. On our most recent visit, we had huevos estrellados, tortilla tapas, sangria, and espressos, and spent about $20 for the two of us. You really can't beat that! Here's hoping they stick around for many more years to come.

    Came here for lunch and had a decent experience. Staff were super friendly and restaurant was nice…read more We sat outside and ate our meal and it was quite pleasant. When we first sat down they gave us a welcome bruschetta and bread for free which were pretty decent portions. We then ordered our food and it was pretty good as well. We ordered their half chicken (pollo asado con patatas), sirloin steak, and Malaspina tosta. The portions were huge and we definitely over ordered. We thought they were more the size of tapas but each dish was a huge portion itself which definitely isn't a bad thing. The food tasted pretty good but I think it just lacked flavor occasionally. All the meat was cooked well and was very juicy, just could use a little more flavor. Otherwise everything was good. Solid 4 stars

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    Malaspina - Patatas bravas

    Patatas bravas

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    Drinks and tapas

    Lateral

    Lateral

    3.9(91 reviews)
    1.0 kmMalasaña
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    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!

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    Lateral - Sangria

    Sangria

    Lateral - Rollitos de salmon

    Rollitos de salmon

    Lateral - Spanish omelette

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    Spanish omelette

    Casa Alberto - spanish - Updated May 2026

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