We through we were the only Americans in Colmenarejo, but came here and met many! The owner lived…read morein the US for 20 years and he has mastered the art of the authentic Deli sandwich. You will find delicious Pastrami! Also they have language sessions every Wednesday at 8pm where you can practice your English with native people. I totally recommend it!

From the owner: Especializado en acercar a nuestros clientes los auténticos bocadillos (heros) de la gran manzana…read more(Nueva York). Nuestra especialidad es el pastrami. Aparte, trabajamos otros grandes bocadillos a base de carnes elaboradas en nuestro propio local. En NYC DELI también elaboramos nuestra propia reposteria, como puede ser la Red Velvet, Carrot Cake, Apple Pie, New York Style Cheese Cake y la Boston Cream Pie. Aparte de tartas, también tenemos una amplia oferta de muffins de arándanos, frambuesa, plátano, chocolate, etc..Nuestros cafés, probablemente los mejores de la Sierra noroeste de Madrid están preparados cuidadosamente utilizando Café Illy 100% Arábica.

Was visiting some family friends in Madrid and they recommended we convene for some authentic…read moreAndalusian. It's a good 30+ minute drive from Madrid proper, but fortunately we were already heading to the surrounding suburbs. This meant that I was probably the only foreigner at the place, but the waitstaff were very accommodating. We started off with thin-cut tomato wheels, lightly salted and soaked in olive oil. Goodness, this was refreshing. We also ordered several flavours of croquetas, which were crispy and scrumptious. The jamón-stuffed ones were particularly indulgent. Afterwards, we dove into what was the largest seafood platter I had ever seen - mussels, prawns, scallops, thick-cut calamari rings... it was a literal cornucopia of the sea. The seafood was all fresh and well-executed. I think food of this quality and quantity would run you a fortune in the States, but our bill at El Tablao was quite reasonable (~€20) when split amongst our group. At midnight the whole restaurant joined together to sing Salve Rociera (staff were awesome and gave me a lyric sheet, as I had not a clue of what to recite). The staff also surprised us with some creamy, coffee-based digestifs - the perfect way to round out a warm Spanish summer. In short: charming, unpretentious place for Andalusian if you can find your way out of the city. Huge portions, so bring an appetite.

We came three times for dinner and were not disappointed. Food was excellent. We couldn't find a…read moreposted menu so we can't remember all the names of the dishes to recommend. We had the tomatoes alinado (tomatoes, balsamic vinegar, EEO) and parillada campesina (hot plate with mixed meats and fries) were excellent.

Delicious!!! Every season they pick a fish and offer it in a…read morevariety of styles. I was lucky to be on the tuna menu. All plates were creative and tasty. A true goody haven.

From the owner: En Olive Gastro Restaurante, ofrecemos una cocina basada en el producto, por ello nos denominamos…read morede mercado ya que trabajamos mucho la oferta de temporada. Pero nuestra cocina va más allá, ya que tratamos de ofrecer alternativas a la cocina tradicional con presentaciones de platos, texturas, sabores, olores y colores, para que su visita sea una experiencia no solo social sino también gastronómica. No por ello caemos en el minimalismo que tan de moda estuvo a finales de los 90 y principios del 2000. Trabajamos duro para tener una carta corta pero variada, divertida y elegante pero sobretodo con productos frescos y de la mejor calidad. Toda nuestra carta está 100% elaborada en nuestra cocina, limpiamos los pescados traídos de lonja, preparamos los fondos, salsas, reducciones, vinagretas y bisques.....todo, absolutamente todo los ingredientes que confirman nuestra carta está elaborado por nuestros experimentados Chefs. Es un trabajo arduo, pero que nos permite garantizar el mejor servicio a todos nuestros visitantes!!!

Uno de los mejores kebabs que he tenido! Será definitivamente voy a volver! (One of the best kebabs…read moreI've ever had! I will definitely be coming back!)