We made reservations at this beautiful restaurant, bright red facade from the street. It's in a…read morevery quiet neighborhood, by Plaze Encarnación ---I think north of the Royal Palace. It looks very homey, which probably has many dining rooms. We were greeted nicely at the front. The service was efficient and friendly. We got by with our little Spanish and theirs with their little English. We came here for the Cocido Madrileña, which they still cook in claypots---the old traditional way. A bubbling little clay pot comes to your table. It is filled with meats, chorizos and garbanzos. First, they serve you a shallow bowl of noodles. Then they pour the broth over it, so you eat like soup. Then you eat the rest of the Cocido. They give you sides of shredded cooked cabbage on the side. It was delicious! My son had the Callos, which was fantastic. It had nice pieces of pork belly and chorizos. My wife had fried lamb chops, served with pimentos del Padron. She loved it, too. Food was great and the service!

Don't miss this restaurant when in Madrid ! The traditional…read more"cocido Madrileño" is just like your abuela was in the kitchen preparing this delicious stew! By far one of the best meals we had in Madrid!

One of our favorite restaurants in Madrid. Fresh seafood. The scarlet prawn is a must.read more

Laughable "fine dining"…read more Food: lazy AF prep - A chunk of styrofoam was blended into the seafood mix - $60 for 4 pieces of shrimp that still had dirt in them, and you taste that grime in your mouth, maybe the dirt is what they meant by naturally seasoned? - Octopus dish was a mushy mess and overly salted on some parts Service: - None (including water) until we called over the host - No introduction to any dish brought to the table, servers just silently plop them down and leave as if casually feeding pidgeons - Specifically requested recommendation for a fish entree with no bones (confirmed "no bones" twice), fish came with all the bones tryna assassinate my mouth I visited quite a variety and range of restaurants in Spain, and this was by far the worst dining experience

I noticed this homestyle, family-run spot on a YouTube video featuring not a pair of obnoxious…read morehipsters but a couple of silver-haired nomads looking for the best of Madrid's cheap eats. Kindred spirits that carry the same logic, Jamie W and I took their advice and came here when they opened at 8:30 for dinner. There was already a queue of mostly locals who seemed to know the presumed owner, an irascible woman who pointed at the customers she liked most and gave them dibs on the available tables. We eventually got seated and reviewed the long menu presented in five different languages. Uh-oh, is this a tourist trap? No, not really. The prices here are pretty low considering how close it is to Gran Via. We started with a 10€ pitcher of Sangria (Photo 6). Our server abruptly left us to pour it ourselves, and I immediately produced a red wine puddle on the tablecloth. Oopsie. What made it into the glass was quite tasty though. She dropped off a couple of rustic bread rolls that were nearly loaves (Photo 12). Our shared salad arrived, the 4€ Ensalada Mixta, a combination of tuna, egg, green olives, onion, lettuce, and tomato (Photo 7). A sprinkling of oil and vinegar made it the right starter. A couple of small plates followed. The 5€ Croquettes were savory good with a mix of potato and cod mashed in the middle, but it inexplicably came with fries rather than the Russian salad advertised (Photo 10). The 5€ Tortilla Espanola was a complete winner with the potatoes mixing seamlessly with the fluffy eggs (Photo 8). Our entrees were nicely executed. Because they were out of roast chicken, Jamie went with the 6€ Half Fried Chicken in Garlic Sauce. It was not breaded but more pan-fried, but the pieces were tender thigh meat accompanied by fries (Photo 5). I ordered the 12€ Grilled Veal Steak, a generous cut prepared medium and also accompanied by fries (Photo 9). The veal was juicy with just a tad too much gristle to finish off the steak. If you're looking for a no-frills tasty meal in the thick of Madrid's tourist zone, this is a solid bet. FOOD - 4 stars...earthy down-home Spanish food at low prices AMBIANCE - 4 stars...crowded but atmospheric in a good way SERVICE - 3 stars...a bit brusque, not much on interaction TOTAL - 4 stars...one of the better deals to be found near the Gran Via RELATED - Exploring Madrid? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/F7loS8mvZb

Loved it. Best chicken cutlet I had in Spain…read more Fast service. Next time in Madrid will eat there again

Service was amazing. I'm not sure if they wanted us to feel like we were literally hanging out at…read morehome, but we did. The wine selection had great variety and we were excited to see a Malbec from a winery we've actually been to! Every detail of this restaurant was a consistent theme of "welcome home" the napkins seemed to be signed with the name of the restaurant, the lighting, was enough but dim, not crazy bright. The seats were comfortable and the tables were intimate. I'm definitely writing this review so we can try to remember this place when we come back next year! My dinner was eggplant, there was so much flavor in my dish and I remember there being several vegetarian options.

We were extremely fortunate in being able to have dinner here tonight (without a reservation). Saw…read morethe reviews on Yelp and decided to give it a try. The food was amazing and the service and ambiance were top notch.

We found this little hidden gem it was amazing. Very old school decor. Very classy and very…read morecomfortable atmosphere Customer service was wonderful. Enjoyed a few glasses of Prosecco some fresh cut prosciutto Gracias. We love this place.

Quality is good enough if you are trying to experience Spanish food at an affordable price…read more I go to Madrid twice a year and I always visit this restaurant.

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!

Finding a fresh paella place in cities other than Valencia seems harder than it seems. We found…read morethis place that makes fresh paella after much research. It does take about half an hour to make so come with patience. The place itself is quite nice and fancy. Stays fairly busy. The paella was alright in my opinion as someone who was having it for the first time. It was just not something I would get again. The rice very sparsely in there. The crab is there for show. I liked the shrimp and squid. Overall not a bad experience and we got to try an authentic dish fresh! It is a bit pricey but they have variation of dishes for everyone to pick from besides vegetarians ofc.

I agree with the 3.5 star rating. We were recommended this place by a very friendly taxi driver as…read morethe place to have paella in Madrid. It's off the beaten path in a nice neighborhood. The restaurant it self is nice and service is really good. 0 touristy feel, looked like mostly locals dining there. The food was ok, the best thing I had was the veal milanesa or escalope a la milanesa that I ordered for my 5 year old. I had the crema de cangrejo which was very rich with lots of umami crab flavor. It tasted a bit strong at first, but it was good especially dipping the bread in it. The paella was ok, it wasn't for me. The type of rice used is not my favorite, the amount of chicken and rabbit was on the light side. I did however really enjoy the artichokes, delicious. Overall, a good restaurant though probably not worth going out of your way to eat here.

Our visit to Lua was one of those cozy, warm experiences that you treasure forever. We had…read morewonderful food and wine in the company of good friends. The service we received was incredibly friendly and informative, both elegant but approachable, intuitive to our needs. We chose to start with an order of Foie Midcuit Sobre Empanada De Pera Y Queso San Simón Caramelizado, and a half order of impeccably soft and supple Pulpo a Feira. My companion ordered their Lubina con Verduritas, and I had the Verdinas con Carabineros, and the Raya En Caldeirada Sobre Sopa De Ibéricos. For dessert, I had the Brownie con Helado de Turron y Trufa (yes, it had authentic black truffles shaved on top) and my friend a "deconstructed" Tarta de Santiago. The whole meal was amazing; some of the dishes were elevated versions of traditional Galician dishes (the Verdinas or the Tarta de Santiago) while others were successful experiments (like the Fois Midcuit or the crazy-delicious Brownie with Turron Ice Cream and shaved Trufa). Lua deserves their 2023 Michelin star!

The way they do the red prawn is too fishy and salty. The service is not good. The environment is…read moregood and nice setting.