Amazing food! Great seafood Service is great and portions…read moreare big. My best meal in Madrid

It started with rock hard bread served with what was basically a tub of mayonnaise. Next came a…read moresimple salad that was mediocre at best, but at least edible. The main course was sliced fish absolutely loaded with the tiniest splinter bones imaginable, so be careful. It was incredibly bland and flavorless, served with cold potatoes and peas. Tourist trap? It certainly felt like one. Don't mean to be rude but have to be honest. Great service and decent prices gets then 2 stars! So far, our experience with Madrid food has been a lot of stale bread and mayonnaise on just about everything. Hopefully today changes my mind.

The shrimp at La Casa del Abuelo was melting in your mouth, really amazing, not like your usual…read moregarlic shrimp. It's served sizzling in a clay dish, a dish I actually first knew about from Mark Wiens, and it lives up to the hype. The sauce, perfect for dipping bread, was incredible, rich and full of flavor. This is clearly their famous signature dish, and it's easy to see why. A must-try in Madrid.

We went here for a late lunch, maybe 3 pm., after an exhausting day of walking and sightseeing…read moreMadrid. As we left Plaza Mayor, I spotted this popular restaurant. My wife and I sat in the back. It wasn't full, thankfully. It's a nice old restaurant that reeks with charm and history. The servers were real friendly. It had outdoor seating, but we stayed in the back to relax. We had 3 dishes., Gambas Al ajillo, Tortilla Español, a small one and Orejas (pig ears) à la plancha. They were all so good, perfectly seasoned and cooked well. The tortilla was creamy. The Gambas were garlicky...used my bread to sponge in the olive oil infused with garlic. The Orejas was tender and crispy at the same time. Food is sublime and service, first rate!

Little family dinner in Madrid great customer service lovely atmosphere very welcoming. Hospitality…read morewas great Gracias food was delicious Sangria was refreshing when in Madrid can't go wrong. Make reservations and enjoy.

Good service and friendly staff. Amazing flavor and presentation…read more The host could be nicer, he was not that friendly when I just first showed up

Amazing seafood restaurant in Madrid. We ordered the artichokes with clams, the "lenguado…read moreEvaristo", the "chipirones en su tinta", and the "filloas" for desert. Note that the restaurant is on the pricier end, we were 3 and the total summed up to just above 110€ (incl. wine). That said, everything was very tasty, and the service was great. Highly recommended!

We went for our anniversary dinner and weren't disappointed. Everything was as advertised. Food was…read moregreat, service was efficient and friendly. Good wine list. Overall a great root.

A little south of Plaza de España, our local Madrileños took us to one of their favorite…read morerestaurants in Madrid. O Corruncho has a rustic seafaring vibe with funny comic strips on the wall. The owner holds court at a desk at the front and will bring you a menu with the daily dishes, which changes all the time depending on the day's catch. The menu has specials that are attached by clothespins. Everything we had was extraordinary and awakened our tastebuds at each moment. We had a spectacular feast with amazing friends who showed us all the best places around Madrid. Alcachofas: Alcachofas are grilled artichokes with jamón. Merluza: The next dish contained medallions of hake, a sweet white fish, that tops a round of the most tender potato, garnished on top with chives. Pulpo con Patates a la Pimienta: Octopus tentacles are grilled, then cut into little coins, and coated with an olive oil and smoked paprika sauce with big chunks of tender potatoes. It is served on a round wooden platter and you need to grab some crusty bread and sop up all the flavors. Chipirones: Little baby squids and tentacles are placed in a row over luscious soft scalloped potatoes. They are covered in olive oil, parsley, and garlic. The final dish is a colossal pan with hake, manta rays, monkfish, and mussels in a garlic, olive oil, and lemon broth. The broth has been infused with the tremendous ingredients so that the flavor truly is redolent of the treasures of the sea. Yet, the seafood in this dish still has considerable flavor independent from the broth and is soft, succulent, and flaky. Filloas: For dessert, crepes filled with cream are rolled up and flambéed at the table. At the end of the meal, there is a flight of orujo with different colors and flavors. There is a cream version, one that tastes like coffee, a red herbal one, a green anise one, and a clear one that just tastes strong.

Not far from the city center full of tourist places, we found this family run gem. There was no…read morewait at 3pm (they close at 4pm for lunch), but there were still lots of people inside this small space. Their focus is seafood, and the menu is on a board, all in Spanish, which I loved. They do also have some picture menu cards with English on the back to help you navigate the choices. First, they start you with the house tortilla (omelette). They have lots of very reasonably priced wines, many of which are by the glass (a separate board menu). For food, we needed something lighter before a big dinner, so we went with: - Zamburinas: scallops served in the shell with a lemon butter sauce - Navajas à la plancha: local razor clams - Gambas al ajillo: super tender in a garlic butter sauce - Alcachofa à la plancha: prepared artichoke with a great tomato sauce Everything was cooked just right, highlighting the natural, fresh seafood flavors. They also coursed things out nicely, and staff were really friendly. I would want to come back for their seafood stews (2 portion minimums) the next time when we have more stomach space!

A great place to get tapas. They have a menu with pictures with Spanish and English on it. I…read morerecommend the navajas, boquerones fritos, and oreja a la plancha. The navajas were good, however some were a little small. I tried ordering the cazon, but instead they gave us croquetas de jamon though. I would definitely come back the next time I am in Madrid. It's a small place, so there is limited tables and standing tables. However, you can stand by the bar too. The staff speak limited English (they even have a sign that says it), but they were super kind.

We tried to check out this spot 3 times but the opening times were weird it didn't match what it…read moresaid online. Three times the charm they said and when we finally caught it open, didn't disappoint! This is straight to the point good tapas, ambience had no frills, the seafood was fresh, well prepped and fast. Any customer can tell they knew what they're doing no need for promotion. Downed it all with vermouth and. The lady that waited us knew we couldn't speak Spanish and made sure we were taken care of. Mustry try spot!!!!!

Small place next to our hotel Palacio de los Duques. It wasn't open until 8:30 pm but we waited…read moreuntil then. Wait Staff spoke a bit of English so no worries. We had the grilled artichokes with jamon, the assortment of croquettes and the octopus shrimp risotto. All of it was very tasty and blew our minds, especially the croquettes! Best taste better than in Seville and Barcelona!! No kidding, you should try them. The artichoke wad prepared a totally different way than I've ever seen. Very tasty, small amount sold as unit but we ordered two pieces- enough to enjoy for each of us. I would go back- this know for the seafood. Lots of specials including clams/ conches/ fish dishes. Felt full enough afterwards, really enjoyed their cuisine. A hidden gem.

Good lord this place was good: 1) Scallops. Get these…read more2) Oysters: Also get these 3) Chuleton: this is the most important thing for you to get. Meat cooked brilliantly to medio/al punto. Truly fantastic meat that had no sauce or marinade (as far as I can tell) other than salt. comes on bed of chips soaked with meat juice. We actually ordered another one just to look at it again, basically, as it turned out we were too full to eat much and had to take it home! It's just that good. Outdoor seating and very friendly service.

Among the numerous eateries in the Sol area is this tiny place specializing in mussels, the word…read more"majillones" helpfully written in the largest font on its storefront. Most of the seats are outside, where 5 tables provide seats for 2 - 4 each, although more can probably be improvised. Inside, as if to ensure the diner doesn't forget it, neat rows of mussel shells are strung and hung along all the walls. A counter inside provides a place to enjoy the food and beverages standing, at a lower cost. But al fresco is where it's at in Spain so take a seat and wait for the waiter to check in. They offered an English menu in addition to Spanish. The mussels section is extensive, prepared in different ways but mostly served room temperature, alongside other classic tapas. The mussels are cooked well; tender, plump, and juicy. The spiced ones, in particular, were delicious, seasoned well, packing enough heat for flavor without overwhelming. The mussels in hot tomato sauce came warm in earthenware and smothered in sauce but was bland, an odd thing in Spain where excess salt is far more common. Their patatas bravas are worth a mention, being exactly what these potatoes are supposed to be: mouthfuls of fresh-from-the-frier heat, crispy and pillowy in texture, and doused in just enough hot pepper sauce. Along with a glass of cana, this makes for a nice tapas stop in Sol.

Food is good and staffs are funny and friendly. Really good restaurant deserve for trying!read more

One more of the Barrils in Madrid. However this one was even nicer than previous ones. Good quality…read moreand selección and extraordinary waiter services. Great customer service C.

The only good thing in this restaurant was the salad. My fish sticks were cold and I waited 15…read moreminutes for someone to come take my order. 6/10 would not eat here again