We were visiting the valley of the fallen, and needed some lunch. The cafe at the valley is so…read moreoverpriced and filthy, and we found this place about a 3 mile drive away. This place is about 8 mins walk from El Escorial Monastery. It is definitely a hidden gem of the neighborhood. For 10 Euros, you can have a two course meal and desert + wine/beer/water till 4pm. The food is so fresh and homey. There is a little terrace in front, and you can appreciate the charm of a small quaint town. Everyone seem to know each other. Food selection gets smaller as the day go, because they just prepare enough fresh food for the day. So go earlier. The server is so friendly, but he speaks little (to no) English. Menu is on the board, use your google translate and you will be just fine:) Please go and support this neighborhood joint!

Wow. We are so happy we found El Olivo on our way to Escorial. The food was delicious, location is…read moreperfect, but maybe the best part is the amazing service. If you are visiting Escorial or the Valle de los Caídos, stop at Olivo for lunch.

My hubby and I had lunch here. The main restaurant was full so we were whisked to the building in…read morethe back area. This area with white linen table cloths seems more private with limited seating. It felt very exclusive. We ordered their traditionally prepared cuchinillo, grilled vege platter, tiramisu with toffee, coffee ice cream with amaretto jelly and the traditional layered cake with vanilla cream and ice cream, capuccino and a glass of red wine. The service was impeccably attentive. When it was time to cut the roast pig, the owner, Jose Maria appeared. We were gathered around to watch him deftly cut the pig with a plate into several servings. The cuchinillo was perfectly seasoned. The skin was thin and crispy and the flesh was moist and melt in your mouth tender. Everything we ordered was delicious! Later on, Jose Maria came to our table for a short chat and to indulge us with a few picture with him. This was a really special experience.

What an experience! This is the most Spanish feeling restaurant I've been to surprisingly enough…read moregiven the ambience. The tradition of the cochinillo holds strong, cutting with the plates. The lamb looked amazing too. We enjoyed our cochinillo - the skin an amazing crunch in flavorful broth and delicious fries we ordered it with. Our waiter was friendly and funny as well as informative.

We have eaten at restaurants from South Africa to Las Vegas and all over Spain this vacation and…read morelive in Las Vegas and never had a meal as good as the meal we had tonight. From the snapper to lamb chops ti lemon and Monchegio cheese dessert . The meals made my eyes close and savor every taste. Deserves a Michelin Star and a restaurant in Las Vegas USA . The ambience and service and music and restaurant sublime.

Beautiful setting in a location slightly out of the beaten path. Friendly service, great tapas,…read moregood wines. Very enjoyable experience.

This was the first dinner meal my mom and I had in Madrid and let's just say it completely exceeded…read moremy expectations. When we walked in we were welcomed by such warm service! I truly have to highlight Pepe, Franco, and Grace for taking the time to speak to us and get to know us. The food was FANTASTIC. We ordered the seafood paella, jamon iberico, garlic shrimp, and sangria. The paella was filled with a ton of flavor which was DELICIOUS. Everything was fantastic, but the Sangria was spectacular, (probably one of the best sangrias I've ever had). At the end of our meal, Pepe brought us two liquor de Limon shots, which made our whole night!! Definitely recommend this place in the La Latina neighborhood. You won't regret it!

El Sur is a charming little spot in Madrid, tucked right into the wall of a narrow street. The…read morespace is very small and they manage to fit a surprising number of people inside, so you immediately notice how tight the squeeze is. It has that classic bustling tapas bar energy where everyone is close enough to feel like part of one big conversation. The food was the highlight. The clams were flavorful and fresh, the octopus was cooked beautifully and the paella was delicious. It is a great place to stop in for a drink and a quick bite, especially if you want something authentic and lively. When we visited, it was packed to the point where you were shoulder to shoulder with other guests and close enough to easily hear the party next to you. It adds to the charm if you enjoy that classic crowded European dining atmosphere, but it is something to keep in mind if you prefer more space.

Gee. I'm not sure. We Uber'd over from our hotel and got there and were told 'no room at the inn'…read more No, 'we are filled up and you'd have to wait an hour or so.' Just a curt 'nada!'

This hotel is in the heart of the old town in Pamplona, walking outside your door, you can find…read moregreat restaurants, Tapas bars and sites to see in minutes. The staff is outstanding, always there to help We stayed 3 nights, would have stayed 4, but our first time there they were fully booked for the next night. On our return trip we made sure we booked the 2 nights ahead of time. We had started our trip in Budapest where our Viking river cruise began. It was our first time on such a fancy trip. We are Pilgrims at heart, which is why we extended our trip for 3 more weeks. We ended in Amsterdam but took a train to Lourdes, then Bayonne, we were looking to hike an obscure Camino route " Camino del Batzon". It went from Bayonne to Pamplona. After our first day we found how obscure it was, Almost all the hotels had shut down due to lack of pilgrims. Time for plan B, we decided to go directly to Pamplona. We backtracked to Bayonne, then a bus to Pamplona, where our first stay was at this hotel. What a great city and made better by our hosts, so we hiked from Pamplona to Longrona and back. This was our shortest Camino, but I can now say I've been on all 5 of the major ones. Three complete from 2015, over 850 kilometers and 4 credentials We have stayed in Alburques on every Camino, so don't think this is an "Alburque", it's a nice place to re center. So thank you Hotel Campanilla for making everything easy and welcoming of Pilgrims. Buen Camino.

4.5 stars. Honestly surprised at the reviews on Yelp, had very different experience about a month…read moreago. Arriving at around 3:45pm the lunchtime crowd was clearing out, they seat about ~40 people inside and the restaurant was about 50-60% full at that time, petering out to around 10 or so people by close to 5pm. Staff mostly spoke Spanish and menu was in Spanish which was ok with assistance from google translate. (Used the functionality that translates words directly on screen when hovering over text with a camera.) Most of the dishes seemed larger based on the prices so we stuck with the tapas in an effort to try a variety of different items. Food came out within 5-15 minutes, in the order as below: - house olives and bread: ok bread wasn't exactly special, it was a plain roll, though at least decently fresh. The olives were really tasty, not too salty with a little kick from what I think were pimentos. - Gazpacho" Vaso" €6.50: this was a cold tomato and cucumber based soup and their version was cool, refreshing and balanced. Served in a glass which was different than what you'd normally expect. - Pulpo y Papa y Mojo (octopus with potato and mojo sauce) €10.50: the mojo sauce was an avocado sauce and the potato looked like it'd been braised, still solid though soft. Octopus cooked perfectly and sliced thinly, sprinkled with paprika. Yum! - Albóndigas de Merluza (2 unidades) (hake fritters, 2 pieces) €6.00: these were almost like fish and chips, textbook crispy exterior with tender moist fish on the inside. Served with greens snd and some matchstick fries, this was a nice touch. - Chuletas de Conejo (rabbit chops) €8.50: these were essentially sections from rabbit loins. Looks like they'd been either pan-fried or oven-roasted. Very light, savory and not gamey as I thought they might be. Almost like miniature chicken wings without the skin. - house red vermouth €3.5/4?: staple mildly sweet aperitif in Spain and enjoyed the one I had here. They take cash and chipped cards. There are a couple bathrooms in the back. I felt staff was overall accommodating and helpful. Enjoyed my experience here and would recommend!

I came here after the monastery! Great service and did recommendations based on the servers…read moresuggestion since I am a solo traveler. Calm and tranquil ambiance. The dishes I got was the Carrillado and mini tempura verduras. The food has good flavor and fresh. The food was steaming when it got to my table. Gracias Ku4tro!

I had a just okay experience. I ordered a soup and the fried eggplant with honey. I received the…read morewrong soup, and it was a bit bland. The eggplant had no honey. I was never offered water or a second drink, and after the salty eggplant I was so thirsty. Service was pretty typical for Madrid. There are so many restaurant options in the area, I probably would not return to this one. Nothing terrible, but also nothing special.

Excellent seafood at very reasonable prices. Javier was an outstanding waiter. We ordered way too…read moremuch food thinking that the plates would be small. We had the Ensalada Cazorla, Fritura de la casa (mixed fried shellfish and small fish), Ensalada marinera, and Revuelto de trigueros, setas, and gambas. We also enjoyed vino tinto and café descafeinado. The restaurant opened at 8:30. Luckily we arrived by 8:45 as it was packed by 9AM.