Good Spanish place with the standard tapas choices and inexpensive but good wines. Upstairs for…read moredining, downstairs for the bar. Georgiano was our server, personable and interesting he, like a lot of our servers, was from elsewhere in Europe (Georgia) and working for a few months in Madrid. I recommend the tapas platter, the stewed oxtail was good too.

Amazing food, great value. Service was amazing thanks to our waiter Dachi. He made everyone laugh…read moreand was very attentive. Very great, highly recommend.

The food was very good, service was above average, the ambiance was nice, its outside the tourist…read morearea, but in a very nice neighborhood which is very likable in my opinion

A gem in the non touristic neighborhood!…read more On my last day during a 3 week vacation to Spain, found this splendid restaurant near my hotel. After a day trip to Toledo, I was super tired and decided to have my dinner nearby. Turn out everything I experienced that night surprised me, from the atmosphere, service to their food. Their croquettes are so delicately made, even the amuse bouche (invitacion aperitivo) are excellent. I told the waitress who speaks English that I was super tired , could not drink and would like to try more dishes. She suggested their Cana but on the lighter side. She also recommended cutting my portion into 1/4 or half size so that I could try more dishes. Her attentive service merited 10 stars. In addition to the chorizo croquettes, my other dishes were cuttlefish risotto and callos, both turned out to be exceeding my expectation! And the 1/2 portion were actually quite huge!!! It was my last night in Spain, and Canadio did offered me an unforgettable dinning experience. Planning to come back in the Fall, and will absolutely visit them again!

Great ambience and an excellent service team make this bar a perfect stop for drinks, tapas or a…read morelarger meal. The bar staff were helpful with our attempts in mangling the local language and one of the staff spoke English which helped a lot. We had the usual tapas favourites which included fresh empanadas and croquettes. The salamores cordobes (gazpacho) was very tasty. The beer and wine selection is good and the spirit pours are generous. It is very popular with locals which may mean a wait to get a seat but it is worth it. I haven't felt as comfortable in a new spot in Spain as I have at this bar. I wish it was my local!

1st of all this place was nice to take us without a reservation, to eat on a Saturday I think…read more It's impossible to get in, in any restaurants in Madrid , but we are grateful for letting us eat hahahah ( I was really hungry) Let's stay the Ham for the house, that's ham was really good, this is Spain they are good on making ham spectacular, really good. Patatas brava, if you're a patatas lover this is good for you the sauce is a little spicy but it complements on everything this must have. Pulpo omg!!!! This is the best octopus I ever have from Barcelona to Madrid but this is the best I ever have, it's tinder tasty and the potato it's so good with the olive oil . Cachopo traditiona this is so good tenderized meat omg this have must to order things really good The place I'd small but stil good ambience . This is really highly recommend place, and if you do eat this place please let us know and tell us your experience! Cheers!!

Service was a bit lacking but food was excellent and uniquely Spanish. The place is close enough to…read morethe tourist stuff to not be inconvenient but not far enough to make it impossible to reach. Fully recommend while in Madrid!

Circo de las Tapas was an outstanding lunch experience. The atmosphere was relaxing and…read morecomfortable, not overly crowded; making it the perfect place to unwind and enjoy the afternoon. The combination of great food, great music, great drinks, and excellent service creates a setting where you can easily spend hours enjoying the lively people-watching. Arneo provided exceptional service and made some fantastic recommendations. I started with a complimentary appetizer, and a Vermut, followed by the Entraña a la Parrilla, which was perfectly prepared and absolutely delicious. From start to finish, the experience was memorable, and I'll definitely be returning.

Delicious food full of flavor. The interior was quaint and cute. Our visit was during the siesta…read morehour and was full. Unfortunately there was only one waitstaff attending to everyone. But she worked hard and attended to everyone. The desserts were not too sweet and quenched my sweet tooth.

BEST PULPO IN THE CITY (and yes, I've tried quite a few). This swanky locale has a great ambiance -…read morelow lighting, gente maja, and personality to boot. Seating can be a little tricky as the restaurant seems to have its share of loyal customers, so see if you can call beforehand to get a reservation and make your life easier. We didn't have one when we visited the other night, but the staff did its absolute best to accommodate us. Props to the owner, by the way; he was incredibly personable and made dining there a pleasure. The star of the show, undoubtedly, was the pulpo a la brasa. It was a sizeable portion and just plain melted in your mouth. Pair it with some bread and oil/spices, and we had ourselves a winner. Definitely worth your troubles to try it out when you're in the area. Actually when you're in Madrid in general. Pulpo like this is worth the trip!

My wife and I were in Madrid for only one night and wanted to have a nice dinner. Unfortunately…read moreour siesta lasted a little bit too long and we weren't ready to go eat until 10:30 PM. We called Alcaravea to get a reservation and they fit us right in at 10:45 on a Tuesday night (kitchen closed at 11 PM). We didn't have too much time to peruse the menu so we simply asked the waiter to bring us his favorite dishes (telling him to steer clear of lamb and goat cheese as the wife doesn't like these). All we could say was "Wow!"...every dish that came out was amazing (fried asparagus, a veggie plate, tuna, and the toblerone dessert). It was also pretty exciting to not know what else was coming until the food came out to our table. We've been in Spain for 10 days and this has been our favorite dining experience so far!

Looks like a mom and pa hole in the wall type of place. Introduced by my YouTube friends, this…read moreplace is a must on your visit to Madrid. Also how does the gentleman behind the counter remember all the orders? I ordered vermouth, cana, half a sandwich, ham coquettes. When the half sandwich came, we thought he made a mistake and gave us a whole. But we were wrong, as we observed the ma making sandwich she cuts a small corner of the bread to indicate half. Brilliant. The cheese that they use to make the food is so deliciously hearty. The croquettes were sooo good, crispy on outside; gooey cheesy and hammy in the inside. Amazing. The bill was so cheap!

This is a unique place. They have a short menu with basically croquetas, thick ham with melted…read moretetilla cheese and pimientos de padrón. Everything is delicious, in a pre-healthy-food-age way. The croquetas are their signature attractor. Their bechamel is liquid, and this makes it totally irresistible. People queue for half an hour to order their croquetas. It is a fun and tribal activity. If you are in Lavapies, don't miss this.

LTR looks pretty empty and ordinary when you walk by or walk in, but once you walk through to the…read moreoutdoor seating it turns into a whole new world! Here are some thoughts... --the place is packed : ) --it feels like there are a lot of smokers. --they have the best hummus (5+/5) I've ever had (olive oil & rich taste)! --they have the best french fries (5+/5) I've had in Spain! --their smash burger (4/5) was good, has a subtle but nice mustard flavor. --they have really cool outdoor seating (5+/5)! Highly recommended!

You would miss this place unless you were looking for it. Beautiful patio in the back - just keep…read morewalking through the door. The menu has typical croquettes, burgers, and tapas. The sangria comes from a can. Service was average.