Out of all the menu del dias that we tried, this was our favorite. Love the large menu, the…read morefriendly staff, that you can look up the menu in advance on their website (in Spanish and English!), and the bread is good, too! Such a steal at 13.5 euros. Even getting all that food for their 20 euro holiday/weekend price is amazing. Favorite primeros: - garam masala lentils - fresh pasta - judiones Favorite segundos: - pork cheeks with mole and chile oil - beef stew - steak - cod confit The desserts were their weakest course, but still not bad! Chocolate cake and lime and condensed milk tart were both solid. Tarta de queso and carrot cake were fine. The batido seemed to be quite popular, so guessing that's quite good. Will definitely be back if we're ever around!

Good restaurant where to have lunch. From their menu, I had…read morea Grapzacho with (tomatoes,) beetroot and watermelon as entrée and a beef steak. Both dishes were good and the chocolate cake as dessert was rather good as well. The service is efficient but a little bit cold.

Our Air B&B host recommended this place to us and we're so glad he did. The place was very nice…read moreinside and the staff were very friendly. The food choices were so unique and everything looked amazing and so it was difficult to choose but we're happy with what we ordered. We started with Tinto de Verano and an Espresso Martini. Then we had pulled pork vindaloo bun, chili crab raviolis and carbonara croquettes. All delicious!

Very experimental tapas place, fun for groups due to the easy sharing, interesting sharing, and…read morenightlife vibe. Wide variety in the actual quality of the dishes in my opinion but still mostly quite good.

Wonderful restaurant off the beaten path. Recommended in the NY Times. Quiet and a nice change of…read morepace from the hustle and bustle of many of the other Madrid tapas bars and eateries. Food was very good, with a varied menu with lots of options and very good service as well. Started with my favorite dish of the night, aubergines with red peppers, onions and hazelnuts. Surprisingly fantastic! Fried artichokes were well done, lightly breaded and fried and with good salt. It's quiet a large portion, so plenty to share for a table of 4. Mini goat cannelloni was delicate with a nice sauce. Meatballs were in a cream sauce, slightly more cooked than I would have liked, but a nice sauce. The crispy chicken is a slight misnomer. It's stewed chicken thigh meat with crispy potato and a madiera/marsala wine sauce with mushrooms. Very tasty. Loved this restaurant!

Every dish was excellently prepared. Tropical salad, calamari, seafood rice. All delicious! Quaint…read morespace and lovely service.

Excellent place known for its Torrija, which is like bread pudding, or maybe a very soft French…read moretoast with a light syrup. The service was fast, welcoming, and helpful. The ambiance is awesome. There are regulars who eat there, and the tiles on the walls are beautiful. Torrijas are served here all day and all year, even though it's most popular around Easter and Semana Santa. Highly recommend you visit.

The venue is antique and quaint. The food was good: -sweet…read morewine torrija (torrija de vino dulce): tasty but quite sweet as it was coated in granulated sugar. Also, it's much squishier/soaked than french toast in the US. -tortilla de patata: had a good amount of onion with the potato filling. portion size was a good size, heavy and filling for the price. -potatoes 2 sauces (patatas dos salsas): with aioli (basically mayo with some garlic flavor- too oily for my liking) and the "bravas" sauce (flavorful red sauce which tasted of chorizo but no meat in it). Very good portion for the price- 2 good eaters can share.

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.

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.

This was our first meal in Madrid. What a way to start. Absolutely fantastic. The first thing I…read morenoticed was the People Love Us On Yelp sticker outside. Promising so far. When you walk in it seems like a typical narrow bar with some tapas behind glass. At the end you head downstairs and the into the restaurant. The restaurant is divided into several rooms with tables. It was amazing how we kept going and kept seeing more rooms. How big is this place? The walls covered with all sorts of stuff. Finally we entered the main dining area. Our group of 14 fit perfectly. El Ñeru specializes in traditional Asturian dishes (Asturias is in northwest Spain). One of those dishes is the Fabada asturiana, a white bean stew). This is what I got. Hearty and delicious. Perfect for two people. They also serve dishes from other regions of the country. My wife went with a traditional Madrid dish, the callos a la madrileña. Also, hearty and delicious. Both dishes are heavy, you're gonna want a nap afterwards. The rest of the group was satisfied with their orders. Zero complaints. My son tried his first asparagus and liked it. Other favorites were the croquetas, pulpo a la gallega, and the oxtail. This is a must try. I agree with the Yelper love.

La Ancha sits just a few steps from the chaos of Plaza de Canalejas and Puerta del Sol, yet somehow…read moremanages to feel removed from it all. It's tucked away enough that once you're inside, the crowds fade out. The space blends old-world Madrid charm with a more modern, polished presentation. Elegant, upscale, and comfortable without feeling stiff. The Food The menu is a deep and confident dive into classic Spanish cuisine. I started with the fried artichokes with Ibérico ham, which were crisp, rich, and exactly what you want them to be. Simple, perfectly executed, and very satisfying. For the main, I ordered the escalope with egg yolk and truffles, and it was a showstopper. Large, indulgent, and absolutely delicious. The kind of dish that makes you pause for a second after the first bite. It's easily big enough to share, so keep that in mind unless you're feeling ambitious. Dessert was the Basque cheesecake, and it delivered. Beautifully caramelized edges, a soft and gooey center, and just the right level of sweetness. A strong finish to the meal. Service Service was fine. Nothing especially warm or cold, just steady and efficient. It didn't add much to the experience, but it didn't detract from it either.

Was here for Dinner with buddies from Work. Well laid out decor, though the heating was cranked up…read morea tad too high. Good selection of wines and alcoholic beverages. They had a good variety of tapas style starters - I liked the Spanish omelette and calamari. For main course, I had the veal sirloin which was fantastic. They have a good vegetarian and fish based dish list as well, and a fantastic desert menu. I liked the fried milk pudding, flan and yogurt ice cream. Definitely coming back.

Yes, it is that good…read more Yes, you should definitely make reservations. Yes, you should get the mussels. Yes, please save room for desserts. Cannot wait to come back.

Traveling in Madrid alone, I wanted to treat myself to a good authentic Spanish meal and this place…read moreseemed to fit the bill. After doing some research, I found this place offered traditional Spanish tapas with a modern flair. I stopped in late, around 11pm but the place was lively. I loved the modern decor and would recommend this spot to tourists and locals alike! For dinner, I started with the "Alubia negra de Gernika con chorizo y piparras" which was a red soup with black beans and sausage. It was very tasty with the bread that was served warm with my meal. Afterwards, I got the "Albóndigas de Buy Carbonara con Guanciale, pecorino rallado y yema de huevo" - which were some of the best Albondigas I have ever tasted. Seriously GET THEM, even if it is just to share. They were so good I wanted to go back the next night and get them again. This would be a great date night spot or place to celebrate a birthday. The staff was extremely professional and help (they suggested I order a 1/4 portion of the soup because of the size, which was very helpful). LaKsa was pricey but I think the cost matched the experience. If I have the chance, I will definitely come back.