We really enjoyed our meal at Tapa Tapa. The sangria was delightful and refreshing. All of our food…read morecame out hot and fast. Everything was delicious. I really couldn't pick a favorite. The menu had great variety of types and sizes of dishes, and it was hard to narrow down what we wanted to eat. This was a great stop after a long day of walking and sight seeing!

If you want to explore the simple yet authentic tapas in Madrid, this is not a bad chain. Keep in…read moremind, it's a chain. It's still worth knowing where the locals go and this one is not bad. Service is remarkable, they're very friendly and speaks English, so communication is effortless. We got our drinks red sangria and it was not as spiked as I would like it to be. Food came in fast and was told that the Paella will take another 20 minutes. Overall food was fresh, fast, seasoned well.

We made a reservation ahead of time for a Wednesday night. We definitely underdressed for this…read moreplace so try to dress on the nicer side! The inside was nice without being stuffy and our service was good. I chose this spot because it's a Bib Gourmand Michelin restaurant and it did not disappoint! It was also very reasonably priced - so much so that while originally we were going to do a la carte, we decided to go for a prix fixe menu. It was totally worth it to try so many things and we were very full but not overly so by the end! All our food was only 48 euros which is incredible!

Decided to try based on yelp reviews and interesting menu. We started with appetizers: Gambas…read more(shrimp) and mushrooms with truffle. I had monkfish, my colleague had sea bass. Everything was perfectly cooked and delicious. Friendly server and good wine list. Will be back.

Will you indulge me? I'll start with dessert. The lemon slushy cava was the absolute best. No peer…read more No way. Don't even try. Our waiter was funny and a staple at the establishment. Oh, the variety. We had clams, coquinas, croquetas, gambas a la plancha. The paintings in the restaurant are beautiful enough to decorate my home. It's honey and Spanish. We went twice.

Phenomenal! We loved the paella and the ambiance. It was quiet and pleasant for a family gathering…read more I highly recommend this place.

While visiting Madrid, we had a reservation at Garelos for lunch. The location is small, so I…read moredefinitely recommend making a reservation. The ambiance is traditional Spanish but not fancy, and we felt appropriately dressed in jeans and sweaters. The food was SO GOOD! Known for their northern Spanish style of tortilla, it was runny on the inside, which is different from most other places in Madrid. The artichokes were cooked perfectly and topped with amazing olive oil and flaky salt. We had shrimp with tomatoes for our entree, again simple but seasoned perfectly. Another highlight was the dessert! Again, something their famous for is their northern style cheesecake. As an American, it was different from the solid NY style cheesecake I'm used to in the sense that it was almost gooey and runny inside. It was DELICIOUS. I recommend this cozy, traditional restaurant to anyone visiting Madrid!

During a 12 hour stay in Madrid, we (a party of 2) decided to try this place near our hotel by…read moreAlonso Martinez. Having just visited Galicia, we were excited to refresh our memories with this food. We started off with the empanada which was excellent, spot-on Galician. Next we tried the tortilla de betanzos. Very glad we ordered the small because the portion was still too much for an appetizer. The dish is essentially a runny omelet with potato chips, which would have been more enjoyable with a smaller portion and/or some more flavor or textural dimension. For our mains, we shared the grilled squid and the Galician veal. Both were delicious and very well prepared. However, I felt they were both a little over salted (I'm a salt fiend so this is unusual for me to say). The service was fine. The place is small so it's not hard to get someone's attention when you need it. Overall, the meal was good, authentic Galician food and nice to try.

Surprisingly amazing. I had been advised to head over to Laredo for a low key neighborhood late…read morechow. Laredo was packed with locals including the bar so I was there shortly and came back out to notice across the street three Michelin signs on a white wall. Walked over assuming I would have the same luck but no, two empty tables at 9PM and one with no reservation. Lucky me! An lucky indeed. The sevillian running the room was both charming and efficient so we were off and running. Sat down and a very nice Galician white was served. That was promptly followed by a delicacy courtesy of the house: an arepa with kimchi mayo and ceviche gamba. It was an odd combo for me because the arepa was served hot but something understandable because otherwise the arepa would have been barely eatable as it was dense but aside from that detail the dish was a solid 8. I ordered three plates myself. Idiazabal cheese croqueta with a cheese reduction which was more of a ketchup. The croqueta was excellent the ketchup not so much, I think they could have done more with the tomato, specially given the summer season and the excellent produce so a 7.5 because of how the sauce brought the dish down. Then a tomato salad two ways. Heirloom and what I would call classic tomatoes with a cucumber emulsion, Extra Virgin Olive Oil and red onions with aged sherry vinegar. Quite possibly the star dish. Very well staged and done. A solid 9. But for the Gilda which is a basque classic of olives, not so hot green peppers (they are spicy) and usually anchovies which in this case where brilliantly hidden in the peppers, to be substituted by tuna belly deep fried with taste - literally - like heaven. This was a step above the tomato dish because it was so complex specially because it was serve over what I assume to be a crema or some offshoot of yogurt over Extra Virgin Olive Oil and some chili flakes. Very balanced and quite in your face when it needed to be. Solid 9.5 And to end I ordered the ensaladilla which is a staple of Madrid tabernas or pubs and is generally a mayo based potato salad with canned tuna, green beans, eggs, parsley you get the idea. In this case they added shrimps and smoked eels which gave the dish an umami taste which completely blew my head. A very solid taste that blows 9.5. Prices are affordable. Service is all around very competent and prices are more than affordable for this level of food and attention. Highly recommend if you are in Madrid. Also in a great part of town.

If you're a TRUE FOODIE, this is an amazing hidden gem in town!…read more I'll start with the attentive staff who welcomes you with the biggest smile as soon as you walk in the door. The interior is a 'chic' style, they did the most with the space and doesn't feel as small as it truly is which is great. Now for the food, Chef Marcano knows his flavors to perfection, no doubt. The aperitivo are different every day, but they will each leave you wanting more! For starter I went with the Croqueta, since I'm allergic to shellfish I could only have the sheep's milk and cheese one but, WOW, can I order a gazillion of those pleeease?! As main dish I ordered the beef tartare and fried artichokes with beets...both plates have interesting flavors, not the typical that you'd expect, but nonetheless interesting and tasty, they won't let you down. I couldn't leave without ordering the Creme Brûlée with passion fruit...yes, passion fruit! I scraped the bowl clean with that one to say the least.

This is a must every time we visit Madrid! It's a beautiful decor filled with carved wood. The food…read moreis exquisite whether it's seafood or beef. Make sure you try their potato salad. It's second to none. Chema was our waiter and not only was he hilarious but took really good care of us.

This is a high end Spanish seafood restaurant. You will walk away knowing that you have eaten well…read moreboth via your stomach and your wallet. The food is amazing! The shrimp are delicious and meaty (they better be for almost €60 a plate). The dish I ordered was the fish tacos, which do not look as you think they would (see the picture). Nevertheless, the were scrumptious! Chunks of deep fried fish laid on a bed of guacamole surrounded by dollops of green and white sauce make for a very surprising yet delicious dish (take my advice, try the green stuff...it's delicious!). Also, take my advice on this, the cheesecake is great. It's the perfect mixture of creamy yet firm. Lastly, if you're a gin and tonic fan they have a refreshing one just for you. They make it with Norte gin, which is now my favorite. Overall, our party of seven paid around €200 for the night. This is a great place. Great for a nice date night or special occasion. The service is superb and constant, which is a nice change for Spain, the constant part that is. If you're just visiting Madrid, go for it. You will not be disappointed and it'll be one for the books. Enjoy!

My twin sister found this spot for dinner before heading to our hotel and it did the job-…read moreespecially since we didn't have a res. El Tipico has different seating options including a sizable bench for bigger groups as well as tables for two and four. My 3 other sisters, my kid, my 22-yr-old nephew and I decided on several shareable plates along with a pitcher of sangria. The seafood paella had good flavor, although the tiny shrimp reminded me of frozen baby shrimp. The grilled octopus was tender and my sisters enjoyed the lomo. The sangria didn't have any oomph and tasted like juice. The food was good though for a casual, family-style dinner. Service was warm and attentive and they even surprised us with comp shots to end the meal. Tipico served its purpose as we wrapped up the last leg of our Morocco trip and quick Spain overnight layover stop.

Great place for drinks and tapas by the retiro area in Madrid…read more Great ambiance, nice vibe and great staff

Simply the best restaurant I've been to in Madrid yet !!!…read moreSpecial thanks to Jose (supervisor) who gave us the best service