Casa lucio is one of the star studded restaurants in Madrid. I was lucky enough to snag a table with out a reservation during lunch time. I suggest calling in advance to reserve a table as this place gets crowded very quickly!! The decor is nice and settling. The staff was helpful and the food was prepared in a timely manner. Lucio still walks around the restaurant to great the guest which is also a nice treat. I think the best thing of all besides the food is that the staff all wear white jackets which adds to the level of class Casa Lucio brings. read more

Superb classic dishes. Great service. Not the least bit touristic...shockingly different from the Botin experience which is right down the street. Both are worthwhile. This is all Spanish families and groups enjoying excellent examples of local cuisine. Highly recommend! read more

This is the Real Madrid Food (see what I did there ? :-). Very cool, grown up food and waiters who are so good at putting together a great meal that complements the table - they clearly have to live there and trade on their reputation, and recommend great value wine, starters and dishes of the day that you might otherwise let slip by. Sopa de Marisco (Huge amount of fish), Entrecôte on a terracotta skillet ensures its rare and scalding hot at the same time. There's a certain confidence too outside, drawn curtains, no menu outside- i.e. if you have to ask.... Go next door. read more

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If you want to be disappointed, definitely come here! We ordered the garlic shrimp, which was NOT fresh and quite bad. Additionally, we were a party of 5 sat in some corner and service was not up to par. The server came by only when called and they gave us stale bread as a starter. Would not recommend. Very pricey for low quality food, with poor service. read more

Casa Lucio, Not your typical place you see around but in Europe and Spain everything is very different and this place falls under those circumstances, this little restaurant is located in the heart of Madrid,Spain not to far from the down town and surrounded by a bunch of building in a very busy industrial area of Madrid. Let me start of that when you look at this place from the out side you are like Wow, it is the same feeling inside, a tiny little place were it has a bar inside and ham legs(hammon serrano) hanging from the celing also inside when you walking you have a small sitting area to wait at. The place it self is small probably only sits about 50 people and looks like you are in an underground restaurant surrounded with a building mostly made out of rocks, there is a small table area in the first part of the restaurant and then there is a small tunnel that leads to another small area with tables. From what i heard from the person that took me here you have to have reservations because this place does get packed as the food is well known here, even the queen and king of Spain have eat here before. Most of the inside is made out of rock and wood with floors mostly solid rock making it look like a place from back in the old days. The food is awesome and I tried something new, eggs with french fries a typical dish of Spain as potatoes are a well used item in Spain fro different dishes. The dish it self was amazing and tasted so good and to run it down smoothly I had a coke witch it is true what most people say soda does taste a bit different in other country's. For appetizers we had some dishes and hammon Serrano(ham) a very popular ham in Spain and it is a bit salty but delicious and goes great with the cheese. The staff was very friendly and everything was great and came out in a very quickly even though they were busy. Awesome place to eat and i can not wait to go back, this is not your typical place and looks very nice inside, hopefully next time i will be able to get pictures of the inside. Definitley my favorite place to eat in Madrid. read more

A great way to end our travels. Throughly enjoyed the ambiance, traditional cuisine, and excellent service.

This place was highly recommended however providing the waiter that serves you is in a good mood you will have an enjoyable mood. The food was good. It so amazing how poor service and a poor attitude can ruin an otherwise enjoyable venue. Too many tables crammed into the upper area invites all guests to your conversation. When staff are prompted to assist they take too long to react, Even for Spaniards!! Beware the attitude the rest is good. read more

I'm not sure why so many people boat about this place, not sure why presidents and kings or whatever come here... if anything I'm glad to see I have better taste than them. We ate the eggs with French fries everyone talks about.... If you wanna come to my house, I'll do the same thing for you, even better because the French fries didn't even seem completely fresh. That's what it is... eggs over French fries. What's the big deal about that? We shared it but still made us full before the meal. We ordered oxtail... we have a lot of oxtail back in Miami. I can tell you the oxtail looked very sexy, it slid right off the bone... but it tasted bland honestly. Good, but bland. I'm giving this place 3 stars, but maybe I should give it 2, just because you hear so much about this place that you'd expect a solid 5 stars, but this is at most 3, probably 2.5-3. Wasted my time here honestly. And it does get full very quickly, but why? With spazin having so many food places, this is just a disappointment. Sorry Lucio, try harder, this place ain't it at all. read more

Excellent, fully recommended!!! Very traditional Spanish food, but quality is the best and the atmosphere is great!!!

As others have noted, the restaurant itself is a great space. Unassuming from the outside, but surprisingly large and grand inside. We ate upstairs, and my only grip was that the lighting was a bit too harsh for my taste. Very solid wine list - not sure why a previous reviewer said there was no list? We found it lengthy and full of a great range of options. Insalata mixto was your standard fare (the Spanish really do love their canned tuna). I had a delicious, butter-soaked steak and my husband the suckling pig; both dishes were expertly cooked. The dessert - flan - was the only real disappointment. Over-caramelized and burned-tasting, it left us fairly unsatisfied. Despite the issues with dessert, I'm still giving Casa Lucio 4 stars; the ambiance, efficient and professional service, and food overall were very solid. Certainly not cheap, but a fun special occasion meal if you find yourself in Madrid! read more

Known for their huevos rotos but all of their dishes are delicious. #restaurantsinmadrid #restaurantreview For 81EURO total, we had: - 2 croquettes with spinach - lentil soup with sausage (special of the day) - huevos rotos - garlic shrimp - endive salad - bread - 4 glasses of wine We were stuffed. I think for the two of us, four dishes (two small, two large) would be plenty. Everything we had was tasty, including the salad which was simple but dressed well and very fresh. We went there for the huevos rotos (sunnyside up eggs on french fries; a very Madrid dish) but that was actually our least favorite of everything that we got (though still worth trying). Atmosphere is classic. Dimly lit, white table cloths, multiple levels. Can dress casual or nice. Reservation recommended but wasn't necessary for us, even during high season at peak lunch hour (2 pm). read more

Great place for everything regarding the whowle dining experience. Place spacious inside with many small rooms for comfortable and romantic ambiance. Delicious food. We had in four people the oxtail, baby pig, eggs with potatoes( seems like eveyonr was getting especialy th locals) roasted mushrooms and croquettes, which were easily the best quality croquettes I have had in Madrid so far. We also had a great bottle of Rioja for a very reasonable €22. Great service. Our server was cordial, funny but not overbearing, and very helpful. Oberall ou I would definitely be a repeat customer If I was a local. read more

Classic bar with a signature dish, huevos rotos. It was ok, nothing spectacular IMHO. I didn´t like the potatoes, quite oily... not a fan. However, the fried almonds they served as tapas are freaking amazing, seriously! OK place to visit at least once. read more

I don't know why it took me this long to write a review, however, I stopped by Casa Lucio when I was in Madrid for the first time and was recommended to go. I wish I remembered what type of fish I had, but whatever it was, it was great. The "huevos rotos" were phenomenal. The entire experience was top-notch. To this day, I still remember our server because he was so friendly and recommended great choices from the menu. A lot of the food in Madrid was too salty for my taste, but Casa Lucio was great! read more

This restaurant came highly recommended to us by a Madrilean student of mine in the states. We arrived for our 11 p.m. reservation and found the entrance packed but the bartender immediately served us with wine and a plate of cheeses while we waited a relatively short time for our table up stairs. It was a warm and welcoming crowd. We ordered the suckling pig and the huevos rotos (which weren't on the menu) among other dishes. Our waiter demonstrated a keenness to make our evening as enjoyable as possible, doted on us, and yet when he wasn't looking the maître d' swooped by and added some olive oil to our salads saying what we had wasn't enough. We had a wonderful time! read more

Gorgeous old fashion restaurant. We ordered entrecôte steak which came along with a hot plate for extra cooking if you want to. The waiter was wonderful and they even gave us a dessert on the house. I'll definitely get back there next time when I'm in Madrid. read more

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The hostess was very accommodating and got us seated without a reservation. A very iconic place where the owner still goes from table to table to chat with customers. Excellent flan. read more

Our favorite meal in Madrid! The restaurant is a perfect venue, the service is outstanding and the meal was something I think would be akin to what Spanish families serve at home during special occasions. Not your typical tourist spot for sure. read more

Recommend by a friend and was worth the experience. Authentic Madrid dishes: eggs and potatoes, jambon, shrimp. Good service, nice atmosphere. Must try when in Madrid. read more

Probably one of the most tasteful restaurants I have ever eaten in, in Europe! This place was great! Very traditional and nothing ostentatious. Service was great, even the owner came to our table to say hello! This is the restaurant where the Spanish Royal Family takes all the foreign dignitaries to eat, there is pictures all over the restaurant of almost absolutely every American President, King and Queen from almost every country hang them. You will need a reservation with up to 3 months in advance but the food is not expensive at all for what you eat! its about 50 euros per person, but for fine dining this is it! Recommend the Oysters, the "cochinillo", aroz con leche, everything! A MUST TRY!!! read more

Ok but way over priced for what it is. There are much better places to eat in Madrid...

a tia's favorite restaurante. muy castizo, very Spanish she says. they cook cocido, callos and braised oxtail much like i had growing up. when am visiting (and tía's treating) we feast on rare Basque angulas - baby eel (in season) in a quick sauté of olive oil and peppers, so delicate it's eaten with a wooden fork. tip: in barrio de La Latina, Plaza Mayor and Sunday Rastro flea market close by. read more

Casa Lucio attracts many diners: locals, in the know tourists, even the Spanish King and Queen and state and foreign dignitaries, not to mention many of our American Presidents and Ambassadors and it's easy to see why. Enter owner Lucio who has been a fixture at the restaurant for years until he took over and made it his own in the 1970s. He is so warm and welcoming with tons of stories and quite the charmer with the ladies. Casa Lucio boasts humble yet dignified and traditional classic Spanish dishes with quality ingredients that taste so rich and delectable and are sure to leave you full and satisfied. Enjoy a glass of wine and tapas while you wait. The barstaff is friendly and full of conversation, lovely legs of jambon hang from the ceiling and there is a case of quality tapas to choose from while you wait. We munched on olives and white fish which were all delicious. We were then escorted and greeted at our table by our waitstaff who were all warm and attentive and won't hesitate to recommend their favorites/the restaurant's best dishes. Lucio will make sure you won't miss anything anyway and either way, you won't be steered wrong. We ordered the Huevos Estrellados Lucio dish (scrambled eggs which is quite a popular dish and made even the most picky egg eater (me) a fan), stewed oxtail (fall off the bone delicious), pheasant (crispy on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside), roasted mushrooms and croquettes (made in house), tripe (so tender and delicious), chickpeas and white beans stew (so rich and delicious). For dessert we ordered a crème brulee and rice pudding which was out of this world and lucio insisted on breaking out the apertifs- I tried some neon green liquor which was sweet and strong woooo. All in all a great dining experience with great hospitality and company. read more

Great roasted suckling pig. Very good service. Nice Spanish atmosphere. A must while in Madrid. read more

Casa Lucio - Spanish Near Me - Madrid, M

Started with the mushrooms, which we devoured and even sopped up the leftover oils on the plate with the donut bread (can we get these in NYC btw?). Boyfriend got the steak and I got the baby lamb chops -- both were amazing, although the steak definitely won out. Bottle of house wine was 16 euro and also delicious. With a flan for dessert, total was about 87 euro, which was quite pricey in the middle of all the tapas restaurants, but well worth it! read more

I LOVE this restaurant ! I used to live in Madrid and you can't avoid it, it's a classic Madrid stop, a MUST. Price is ok, many heads of state have stopped here for a nice Spanish dinner or lunch. Highly recommend it. Call in advance since tables are usually taken early. Get the "Huevos rotos" and enjoy! read more

Not advisable. Overpriced and almost touristy. croquettas ok, but not to warm. Huevos but nothing more then egg on fries. Bad fries, for a Belgian. Capon (chicken) of big chain of roadrestaurant quality, lambchops small and tasteless. Left before dessert to avoid 100 euro\ 2 persons. You can eat much better in Madrid, just ask locals! read more

Went here with a local friend who showed me around town. Great atmosphere, friendly waiters and amazing old-school food. Fries with eggs, great jamon and meat dishes. One of the best and most authentic places in Madrid. read more

The food was really good especially the roasted pig and the green peppers. The house dish is fries with eggs which is also good. However, the waiters Target American tourists for large tips and worse - they billed my credit card in US$ rather than Euros. As a result, the private exchange rate allied was 6% higher than the office rate my credit card would have applied. Ruined what would have been a very good experience. read more

Very good food! We came here earlish and were able to find a table by the entrance. We got the scrambled eggs with chorizo, croquetas de hamon, the tripe dish and the oxtail. Everything was very good. read more

Very solid place, the meat and cheese were amazing. The owner walks around and says hello to everyone, ask him to take a photo, he is all about it! The restaurant does get a little hectic when it's busy, so you have to get out there and ask for what you want. Overall, most importantly every plate is super tasty! We have been here twice in our few days in Madrid, it is definitely more on the expensive side, but worth it! read more

My Spanish co-workers brought me here and it was perfect. The food was outstanding and the ambiance was divinely cozy. We had the huevos rotos and while simple it was delicious. Eggs were fluffy and potatoes were not too heavy. My colleague had the suckling pig and he shared a bit of the meat and skin. It was the best dish. The rest of us had the grilled sirloin. It was definitely good but I grill better steak at home. We also had the Iberian ham and chorizos for starters and both were delicious. read more

I'm giving this place 3 stars only because the food was good, but the service was something that was less than desirable! From the start they made me feel like I was wasting their time and should not be here. I can't say it improved once seated but I will say I'm happy to have gotten a seat when they opened because it filled up quickly. Definitely get a reservation if you plan to go. I have eaten at multiple Michelin star restaurants around the world and had just been to one the night prior, this place will never earn one in my opinion because of the service. They may not care to earn one and that's not a goal, but they should improve their service to be considered one of the best of Madrid. Again the food was good, atmosphere was a Spanish classic, great potential is there...but there is no need to treat your customers as thought they are wasting your time. I had the melon and ham which was good, and the heuvos rotos which was excellent. read more

Casa Lucio - Spanish Near Me - Madrid, M

I get that we are "tourists" not locals. Upon arriving for a drink at the bar we were greeted by a very unfriendly bar tender. He proceeded to serve us with a scowl. Last I checked our money was as good as anyone else's. There are many more pleasurable experiences up and down Cava Baja Lucky for us all the other Tapas places were friendly and welcoming. read more

If you are visiting Madrid and want a genuine Spanish dining experience, go to Casa Lucio. This was our first night in Madrid and it was fantastic. The ambiance is terrific, the wine choices are outstanding, and the food was delicious. But the really distinguishing factor was the staff. Their charming and engaging personalities were the finishing touch on a perfect night out. read more

Walked by many times and was reluctant to enter because the interior is shielded from view by curtains. I thought it might be another tourist trap. Finally entered and found it filled with Madrileños and tourists alike . We ordered the huevos rotos and they were the best we had in Madrid. Sounds like a simple dish but it was executed perfectly. The eggs whites were light and fluffy. I ordered the entrecot medium rare and was disappointed. It was tough to cut and chew. However, my husband's solomillo was outstanding and that made up for it. It was simply prepared without any sauce. Don't know how they season it or cook it but, along with a solomillo one I ate at Casa Paco located close by they were the best steaks I've ever had. I can't finish without mentioning the salad. It was simple and equally delicious due to the light and well balanced dressing on it. My husband is not a salad eater and he could not get enough of it. I am guessing they use a very mild vinegar. I'd have given it five stars had it not been for my disappointing steak. However, I would highly recommend dining here, just avoid the entrecot. read more