Amazing! Best Spanish tortilla in all of Madrid. My family and I visit here when we are in Madrid…read more Definitely worth the visit. Great sangria too!

BEST TORTILLA IN MADRID! I've eaten a lot of tortillas and this is the absolute best I've ever…read morehad. Also the fried chorizo is

We were looking for something walkable from Retiro and this was it...an exceptional dining…read moreexperience. The service and the food were fantastic. The fried anchovies they bring to the table to get us started were perfect. Great little bite-sized croquetas too. The Rabo de Toro was super tender and flavorful. My family had the Iberian Pork, Sirlion, and Hake and loved all of it. Los postres estaba increibles tambien! Highly recommended!!

Buen ambiente, cálido, meseros agradables, buena comida, buenos…read moreprecios.........................................

tl;dr the ambitious lineup of tortillas and croquetas is worth navigating the out-the-door queues…read moreat this Malasaña tapas bar Across tapas staples, one lesser-known dish is tortilla española (Spanish omelette). This fritata-like dish traditionally features potatoes and onion, but one popular tapas bar, Pez Tortilla, is known for pushing the boundaries of tortillas. This casual spot on Calle de Pez has a whimsical menu of tortillas and croquetas: think ingredients like morcilla (blood sausage) and squid ink. The consistent late-night crowds will confirm that these are some of the best in the city. Blink and you might miss the diminutive, hole-in-the-wall bar. The storefront is largely unadorned, and the interior features a minimalist-modern design. A single marble-topped table is tucked up to the window; other customers are relegated to a few barstools or left standing. The food menu is chalked onto a large whiteboard behind the far side of the bar; the sophisticated components will take time to review for the non-fluent. Drinks are listed on a giant backlit letterboard display on the opposite wall. Instrumental rock blends with multilingual chatter. Arrive early and don't be surprised to find yourself shoulder-to-shoulder with fellow patrons. My mother and I arrived in the pouring rain on a Thursday evening, and, still, every table was taken; fortunately, a party left as we were perusing the menu. I opted for the Brie, Trufa, y Jamon Tortilla; the Puchero de la Abuela and the Chipirones en Su Tinta Croquetas; and a small glass of vermouth. The quarter-slice of custardy, runny tortilla was rich, earthy, and mildly funky. It paired well with the chewy bread slices on the side. My only criticism was that I would have preferred it warmer than room temperature (although I concede that may have affected the consistency). Both croquetas sported an expertly crispy exterior with a molten, flavor-filled heart. Of the 2, I preferred the warm embrace of the chickpea stew-based rendition, although the briny squid ones were no slouch. Lastly, the vermouth, served on the rocks, was one of the strongest, most heavily spiced glasses that I have tried across Spain. Service was efficient -- the staff fulfilled orders like clockwork, and an employee was always ready to bus a newly empty table. Each component of our meal cost just 3-4 euros, and just these few items left me feeling content. These are by no means traditional tortillas españolas or croquetas. But, put simply, the flavors just work.

We got here right when it opened at 12PM on Sunday. There were about 12 patrons when things got…read moresettled. When we left at 12:45 PM, every table was filled with a few patrons waiting to sit/stand. When you get in, have some people grab a seat while one person goes to the front to order. Their tortillas are sold by the piece, which is one sixth of a giant circular frittata. They also sell croquettes in pairs and there's a discount for getting 8. Most patrons got the original, which is egg + potato. We tried the Brie, which was a crowd pleaser. Cheesy and eggy, with bites of cooked potato for texture. Also, got a goat cheese + caramelized onion one that was more goat cheese than onion. Would sub this one out if I come back. Got 4 jamon and 4 carrilerra (cheeks) croquettes. I thought they were medium sized based on the other Madrid croquettes we had. All croquettes we had on this trip were great, and these were certainly on par. I can see why Pez Tortilla is so popular with many locations. It's a hearty meal at a very affordable price.

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.

Had a great time and light meal. Just some wine, sangria and a "tabla" de carnes curtidas y queso…read more Great service and decent price. Would recommend if you find yourself visiting La Plaza del Sol

Pretty pricey and the server seemed a little disinterested in helping us but the food was very good…read moreand the wine on offer was amazing. The interior is also quite pretty to look at so all in all we enjoyed our experience. I don't know if we will go back, but we were absolutely not upset at having stopped for dinner at Serafina. We got steak and it was very tasty.

Best pulpo and grilled calamari I have ever eaten anywhere in the world and that says a lot because…read moreI have eaten a lot of pulpo and in many different countries. We were wandering around the area doing touristy things and wanted to get my hubs a snack since he had not yet eaten all day. After being ignored at a few places on Calle Mayor, he found this spot and we ventured in. The place looked small but lively, and we saw some steps and figured there was a dining area downstairs. Before we could decide as a group if we wanted to go in, we were quickly greeted and welcomed by the manager/owner. What a welcoming place in comparison to the other establishments that had snubbed us Americans. The stairs led to a larger dining room and it was filled with locals which was very telling of the authenticity. The waiter shared with us the specials for the day and we were sold. They all sounded amazing, so the intended snack turned into a full on meal. Bill was $100+ but no regrets. Check this place out. It is fantastic. The worst part is I will now be craving the delicious flavors from half way around the world. And I will most definitely order the dish that all the locals seemed to be ordering. We weren't sure what it was but it looked like a tenderized flattened meat with cheese that was deep fried to a golden crisp. Had we not already ordered our food and filled our stomachs before seeing that, we likely would have ordered one for our table, too. So you probably should.

A very good place to visit when in Madrid. The Fabada, bean soup is Soo delicious. The accompanying…read morechorizos were delicious. The bombón coffee was incredible! The service is unhurried with an old fashioned feel to the place.

We had a lovely group dinner here while in town for the F1 race recently - we were downstairs in a…read moresmall semi-private room which was great so we could all hear each other. Croquettes were a tasty appetizer and everybody seemed happy with their main courses, particularly me (bolognese pasta - yum!) and everyone who ordered the hake loved it. Desserts were also very tasty and our server did a good job keeping up with our large party.

The bread they leave you is charged to you at the end even though it's not disclosed at the time…read morethey leave it. However, the rest of the food was amazing! The anchovies, the terrine, and the lemon cake are all amazing!

The ONLY bad thing I can say is that this place is sooo busy, you have to be a SHARK about getting…read morea table. It is PACKED, so stealth mode must be in effect! Once seated, you are treated like a local who is well loved. Excellent appetizers that are fresh and mind-blowing (you seriously cannot choose a bad one), and fabulous love, attention and drink service. You'll leave with a smile on your face and feeling like a local. Excellent fresh food, excellent generous beverages.

Someone recommended this place to my friend so we stopped by, and wow! Delicious…read more The Spanish "tortilla" was packed with flavor. The onions were jammy and so flavorful; they made this dish amazing. Definitely different from all the other tortillas I had. Grilled beef sweetbread bruschetta, with melted havarti cheese and chimichurri was rich but not filling, so I ordered the Red tuna tartar with wasabi pearls. My friend had the oxtail fajita- which she loved. All of the food we had here was great. I only wish we had been told that we could only get the dolce de leche volcano if we ordered it at the same time as our food. I was really looking forward to it. Instead we had the carrot and ginger pie (cake) with yogurt and the lemon pie. Of note, this place is small, so be prepared to wait. You can sit and eat at the bar.