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.

Triana is one of those restaurants in Madrid's Ibiza neighborhood that focuses on doing things just…read moreright, good product, solid technique, and flavors that feel honest and well thought out, nested in an Andalucia decor. Not too cartoonish, just the proper decor to make you feel in the Spanish traditional mood. We started with the Steak Tartar de Bellota sobre tuétano asado a la brasa, a bold yet well-balanced dish. The beef was fresh, finely cut, and seasoned with precision, allowing the quality of the meat to shine. The roasted bone marrow added depth and richness without overwhelming the tartare, and the toasted bread on the side brought crunch to each bite. One of the highlights and favorites was the Arroz meloso de la huerta, cooked with coconut milk. Creamy and aromatic, the rice had a smooth, comforting texture with a subtle coconut note that added more flavor rather than sweetness. The vegetables brought freshness and balance, making it easy to see why this is a favorite of the head chef, especially when paired with a glass of ICENI, Vino de la Tierra de Cádiz, which sparks aromatic notes to this recipe. Another standout was the Puntillitas de Isla Cristina con Parmentier de Trufa y Huevo Frito. An Andalucian authentic dish. The puntillitas were crispy and perfectly cooked. The truffled parmentier added richness, while the fried egg blends everything. To accompany the meal, the marinated olives were a simple nice add-on. Service is well delivered. Overall, Triana delivers a confident and reliable dining experience. A traditional not too pretentious spot to bring friends coming from abroad with no unnecessary theatrics. Well-executed dishes, quality ingredients, and a traditional neighborhood atmosphere that you can go back to if you are in the area.

For those who have read a few of my reviews, you probably know how much I do not prefer traditional…read moreSpanish food on account of what I consider to be a lack of flavor and innovation. Therefore, when I give a Spanish restaurant five stars you know it has to be good. However, not just good in flavor but innovative as well. Let's start with the restaurant. For a restaurant in the city it is quite roomy. Many tables litter the dinning area. Also, they have what looks to be a seating area upstairs (I'm not entirely sure since I didn't venture up). The entire place has a rustic, secluded feel that transports you far from Madrid into a warm, relaxing environment. The wait staff is helpful and friendly. We were served by three gorgeous and sweet ladies who ensured own meal and experience was top notch. The food was portioned right and delicious. We enjoyed wine, vermouth, beer, carne, ox tail, fried eggplant and potatoes, and finished it all with a shot of sweet liqueur. The food was created with spice and flavor, which made the meal fantastic. Overall, this was an amazing restaurant coupled with an amazing experience. I will definitely return. Enjoy!

Must visit if only to meet Vicente Fernandez!…read more Friendly staff, great drinks, great appetizers, great ambiance, great vibe. Perfect place to end the night.

While visiting my daughter in Madrid, she took us to this little quaint tapas bar for lunch. A very…read moresmall and cozy place. Server was friendly and efficient. Took our order within 5 minutes. We had the jamon platter, veal meatballs, and tortilla. Food was good overall. I highly recommend the meatballs.

Casa Ruth was cozy and personal, with home-style food. For 12 Euros per person (the going rate at…read morethe time this post was written), you get a first, a second, a drink, and a coffee or dessert. We had the gazpacho soup but with the added egg and jamon, which had a different name, so you should specify this one, but it was tasty and refreshing for a summer day. So was the tuna salad, over a bed of lettuce, red peppers, and tomatoes. The croquets were delicious, and my kids liked the albondigas meatballs. Both the croquets and albondigas came with pappas fritas (fries). Kids also slurped up the spaghetti bolognese. Roasted chicken was cooked well. All in all, a small and homey place. Ruth was kind, and Eli helped serve. Eli gave us great travel advice, and his English was good. We met the friendly regulars. And best of all, they are open before 8 pm! Great for the Americans like us, who prefer to eat earlier.

Went here with my husband because it was close by. We kept it simple and had a burger, fries and a…read morebeer. The server was very kind and charismatic. My Spanish isn't great but she helped when I struggled. The food was delicious and the atmosphere made us feel like we were eating dinner at home.

Venir a Madrid sin visitar este lugar es como no venir. Clásico histórico con servicio personal y…read morefamiliar. Un lugar que debe visitar si viene a Madrid!!... Un ambiente espectacular, que habla de la historia de una cultura.

Stopped by this place during a recent food tour in the city and this place was not packed so I had…read moremy reservations but boy was I wrong. The best garlic shrimp tapas I had during my stay in Madrid. The buttery olive oil garlicy sauce was so delicious we scooped every drop with their home baked bread. We also ordered their vermut (tasty) and amazing croquettas and their tomato salad was fantastic. It was heirloom tomatoes with some olive oil drizzled bringing out the best flavors. Service was great and food was devoured.. Pretty unassuming spot serving great tapas. highly recommend to try both these dishes when in Madrid.

Great ambiance and food!! Service was special an we were treated awesome! We loved it! Decorated…read morebeautifully!

This is one of my favorite spots in Madrid!…read more I know they have multiple locations, but I only went to this one close to Retiro and it was so relaxing and quaint (it feels like you are in someone's modern farmhouse). The eggplant dish is to die for - seriously, I dream about it. The shrimp were also incredible and they have a some lovely desserts as well. Also unless you come here during off hours when the whole menu isn't available, I recommend making a reservation.

Don't fall for the hype; this place is a way over-priced Tourist Trap with really subpar food…read more Their "Arroz" plates are a total joke and a complete ripoff. So bad in fact we couldn't make our way through half of it and took it to go. From there we gave it to a homeless person who I discovered had thrown it away in a dumpster near his "street home" ; so that pretty much says it all ... Please avoid at all costs; so many other choices than to fall into this place!

First time in Madrid so I had to check out the city center and close out with some great Tapas…read more Zoko was a great find! The ham & cheese croquets were outstanding. Great Tuna tartar, shrimp tacos, and last but not least the meatballs. You won't be disappointed with Zoko!

Staff was superb! They are friendly efficient and informative. The bartenders steered us in the…read moreright direction for drinks and food! FOOD..outstanding!! Thanks f or making this first time visitor and soon to be a repeat customer. Small place but packed with many wonderful wines and tapas! For me, it's a YES!

Great fish (it also does meat). Main of tina (seared) was fabulous. So were artichoke flowers. We…read moreare at bar but service still very nice. A great place.

Julia and Juan started this cool bar/tapas restaurant in March 2017, and it was so friendly…read moreaccessible for us. They are both sweethearts. I suggest you sit at the bar and chat with Julia -- she can tell you all about the wines and grapes from all over Spain, and she'll ply you with cool samples to go with your wine: a bite of Russian salad, octopus carpaccio, and the most fabulous steak tartare (they serve it with a mustard ice cream that is incredible). We ate these taps with a Valencian red wine called Bobos. I attached pics of both Juan and Julia. Julia shared their story: they worked together at another restaurant for four years, and one night they came together with a bang, and fireworks went off. They had no choice but give birth to a baby restaurant of their own. Check them out -- you shouldn't be disappointed!

the food was very average. the ambiance was nice. small but nice. very clean washroom. we sat at…read morethe bar and had several tapas. it was not memorable. i wouldn't come back la comida estuvo muy mediocre. no lo recomendaría.

this place has excellent food, but make a reservation, or you'll be waiting a very long time, and…read moremay not get a table at all on the same day. The ambiance is cute, but basic.

One more star on the Instagram trail and I'd agree--it's our fault for not being more discerning or…read morefor staying on the beaten path. But Juana La Loca has an aseos issue. We sat at the bar, and all we could smell was the semi-clean bathroom--and I say that not from visiting it, but from the sheer odor. Things went south when a burly German Messerschmitt sat next to us and compounded the smell. I'm not being Teutonophobic--I'm just telling it like it was ( said every xenophobic ) The tortilla that lured us here was fine, but too sweet for my taste--like the rest of the pintxos. Or maybe it was the side of Clorox.